The Message of

Our Beliefs….

We believe in the triune God: Father, Son, & Holy Spirit

We believe that the Bible is the divinely-inspired and inerrant Word of God

We believe that we are saved by God's grace through faith in Jesus Christ

We believe that God's grace comes to us through Word and Sacrament

We believe in the Lutheran Confessions

We believe that all are called to serve God and our neighbors through our God-given gifts, talents, and abilities

Pastor’s Ponderings

Now is the time to stand up and say I WILL. Could

you be the answer to the problems you see? Every day

we are faced with the needs of those around us.

Emotional. Physical. Spiritual. What are we to do

about it? Are these problems for our pastor to

address or is there also a way for the church

member to make an impact that will last?....

You can do it. Now is the time to just

stand up and say you will!

-Thom S. Rainer

Dear Family of HOPE, I would like to inform all of you of exciting and faith enriching opportunities coming to HOPE in the next couple of months. Beginning August 14th I will be preaching a sermon series based on the book “I Will” by Thom S. Rainer. During those four weeks I will be speaking on a number of spiritual topics taking us from what it means to be a disciple of Jesus inside the church to what is means to be a disciple outside of the church. My hope is to encourage us to become outwardly focused Christians. In September we will have the privilege to welcome Dan Clites (LCMC Coordinator of New Ministry Development) to HOPE. He will meet with the HOPE council and leaders on Fri-day, Sept. 9th. On Saturday, Sept. 10th, I would like to encourage all members of HOPE to a congregation wide encouragement and training session led by Dan. On Sunday, Sept. 11th, Dan will speak at our 9:30am Worship Service and will lead an adult forum of question and answer during our Discipleship Hour. We will then begin a number of small group meetings that all adult members of HOPE are strongly encouraged to attend. It will be a four-week commitment and study on the topics we will have been looking at in August and September. More details will come later in the month regarding the small groups dates and times. As your pastor and fellow brother in Christ, my hope and prayer is that we continue to grow and mature in our faith as followers and disciples of Jesus Christ and that we take advan-tage of every opportunity that arises to grow deeper in our faith. In His Service, Pastor Scott

AUGUST 2016

1739 Harrison - Quincy Il, 62301

www.hopelutheranquincy.org

Phone 217-214-4673

pastorscottmikkelson@gmail.com

Cell 217-440-0191

Pastor’s Office Hours Tuesday and Thursday: 9:00-11:00 a.m.

Wednesday: 10:00am-12:00pm

You can also call him at any time: 217-440-0191

New SERMON SERIES begins August 14

Ministry Teams Horizon’s Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser will be held Saturday, August 6th from 7-11am in their new facility located at 224 S 8th St. Help the Horizon’s Food Shelf by helping HOPE to “Fill the Cart” on the last Sunday of each month. You and also help to serve at Horizon’s with fellow members of HOPE on Thursday, August 11, 18 and 25. We will also be supplementing the VBS collection for Hennings Haiti Education Fund. Chairperson: Jeff Spear

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The HOPE Choir which previously practiced weekly and sang twice or more a month will now be singing once a month and have some flexibility in their practice schedule creating the opportunity for members of HOPE to provide special music throughout the year. Please contact Karen Mikkelson. Another area of participation is in the area of Worship Assistants. Perhaps you would like to contribute to the delivery of the prayers of the people by writing and reading the prayers or writing prayers that others would read. Or maybe you would like to help with the distribution of Holy Communion as the tray person or the presenter of the host. Please see Rich. Chairperson: Rich Demien W

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Two of our biggest Evangelism events are at hand. VBS August 8-12 , “Following Jesus into the Light” and our Block Party Friday, August 12. Please support and pray for these opportunities to meet our neighbors and spread the love of God. As noted in Connections Magazine, John Bradosky writes, “Every act of love, every expression of encouragement and every word that proclaims the Gospel of Jesus Christ makes a difference.” Say “I WILL” to making a difference! BETHECHURCH in our community. Our next meeting will be Monday, August 15 at 7pm. A representative from a local sign company will bring information and suggestions for a permanent sign for HOPE.

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HOPE night at Gems game is scheduled for Aug. 6th. First pitch is at 6:35pm. Come meet us at the gate and we will have great fellowship with America’s favorite past time. HOPE’S BLOCK PARTY is Friday, Aug. 12th 7-9pm. There will be food, fun and games for all ages. We need volunteers for the set up, party and tear down—sign up sheets are in the Narthex. We also need baked cookies. And if you have tiki torches we could borrow, please let us know. BOOK CLUB was a blessing. So great to have so much discussion on “The Shack”. We discussed having book club every other month. There will be a “ballot” in the bulletin to vote on our next book. Just return it to the basket in the Narthex. HOPE COFFEE TIME will be Sat, Aug. 20th at 10am. Come to Krazy Cakes (512

Hampshire) for coffee, danish and God’s Word. Please read Psalm 107 and come to discuss while you fellowship. Chairperson: Michelle Willner

PRESIDENT: Mark Cassens COUNCIL MEMBERS: VICE PRESIDENT: Brian Happel Phyllis Hofmeister SECRETARY: Skyler Wiegmann Linda Sachs TREASURER: George Black Mary VanKanegan

Church Leadership

HOPE HAPPENINGS

HORIZONS

SOUP KITCHEN

LET’S FILL THE CART!!! HORIZONS FOOD PANTRY ITEMS

FOR AUGUST:

Cereal/Instant Oatmeal Breakfast Bars/Pop-tarts Or any non-perishable items

HOPE

Hope Serves the

2nd, 3rd, 4th & 5th

Thursday’s from

11am-1:30pm each month.

August 11th, 18th and 25th

All are invited and encouraged to serve!

“Walk n Word” A fellowship opportunity that offers exercise for body and spirit

Meet at lower parking lot at the church. We will

Walk about 30 minutes then share the Word. The word can be a friendly, supportive conversation, a brief devotion or a prayer. No prep—just let it flow.

Saturdays at 9:00am All are welcome to come and bring a friend!

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL AUGUST 8-12

6-8pm

Dinner served at 5:15pm Monday-Thursday

HORIZONS Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser August 6th from 7-11am

HOPE’S

AUGUST 12 7-9pm

Let’s remember to keep all of our students and teachers in our prayers as

they begin a new school year!

The book “The Shack” made me think about how God comes to us where we are and wants us to listen to Him, even if we aren’t ready for Him. It touched me in many ways regarding my own past, my own free will and how God has been there for

me even when I felt undeserving. He has taught me how to be in relationships and show love. My favorite part of living in WA was the mountains and camping, so this book also took me back to those foothills in my mind.—Michelle. “The Shack” is now in our library for you to read. If you have a book to donate to our library, please contact Michelle Willner or Linda Sachs.

HOPE MEN’S GROUP Will meet August 20 at 9am at the church to plan our Fall events. Come have some fun and fellowship with the men of HOPE.

HOPE NIGHT August 6th

First pitch 6:35pm

Meet at the gate for an evening

of fun and fellowship!

Have coffee with HOPE on Saturday, August

20th at 10am at Krazy Cakes located at 512

Hampshire.

Meet for coffee, a danish and God’s Word. Read

Psalm 107 and come to discuss while you fel-

August Servers

Shirley Lindroth

Jan Yates

Brian Yates

Toni Vollbracht

Linda Waite

Stephanie Demien

Linda Waite

Leah Chevalier

Keturah Mikkelson

Fisher/M Willner

Stacey Dunmire

Alex Logan

Rich Demien

Helen Langan

Linda Waite

Ron Anders

Stephanie Demien

Val Anders

Ron Anders

Rashayla Bias

Chevalier

Brittney Green

Kayleigh Altgilbers

Mark Cassens

Harriet Adams

Delors Wingerter

Phyllis Hofmiester

Bob Hofmiester

Shirley Lindroth

Linda Waite

Jonnie Goodwin

Michaelea Goodwin

Spurrier/Osterman

Linda Sachs

Kaitlyn Coons

7th 14th 21st 28th

Serve one another

Linda Waite

Mary VanKanegan

Jeff VanKanegan

Inez Totsch

Linda Waite

Chevy Perkins

Sachs/Schoch

Jessica Wiegmann

Jade Wiegmann

Worship Assistant

Greeters

Ushers

Altar/Communion

Communion Helper

Acolyte

Flowers

Refreshments

Nursery

Nursery Assistant

August Birthdays

August Anniversaries

5th— Stacey Dunmire 19th—Helen Langan 8th – Lindsey Hinkamper 19th—Jade Wiegmann 9th – Grant VanDenBerg 21st—Norma McNay 9th—Jan Yates 22nd—Richie Bias 16th—Mika Gravitt 29th—Conner Brinson 18th—Jeremy Hinkamper 3oth—Russell Schoch 19th—Josiah Mikkelson 31st—Dale Wiesemann

10th—Tom & Kathy Albsmeyer 19th—John & Stacey Dunmire 10th—Jeff & Mary Vankanegan 26th—Pastor Scott & Karen Mikkelson

16th—Ron & Delors Wingerter

Hope Lutheran Council Meeting Monday, June 20th, 2016

Unapproved Minutes

Present: George Black, Mark Cassens, Brian Happel, Phylis Hofmeister, Linda Sachs, and Skyler Wiegmann Meeting called to order at 6:35pm. The meeting opened with a review of the introduction to the book “I Will”, by Thom Rainer. Mark provided this book to all council members for review and study. Over the next couple months, council will be discussing how to apply the nine traits of an outwardly focused Christian. Minutes from the previous Council Meeting, held on May 2, 2016, were approved as submitted. Pastor Report January: No Pastor’s Report was provided this month. Financial Report: Cash flow was very positive with $16,945.55 coming in from building pledges. We made a $10,000 payment on our note, reducing the balance to $67,000. Funds are available to make an additional $10,000 payment this month. Regular Offering was $7,410 and expenses were $6,087.01. The financial report was approved as submitted. Council approved the additional payment of $10,000 toward the note. Ministry Team: The Property Committee suggested that a signature line be added to the Church Usage Policy form. A signature will be required for all church usage. Old Business: The worship and music committee will begin the search to hire a pianist in the coming months. New Business: Mark has purposed an initiative to create small groups within our congregation. Next meeting scheduled for Monday, July 18th at 6:30pm at church. Adjourned with Prayer at 8:07pm. Respectfully submitted, Skyler Wiegmann, Secretary

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