Announcements
May 14th – May 20th
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Announcements
May 14th – May 20th
Events
SUNDAY, MAY 28, MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND
We will have one service at 10am
CLEAN UP / MAINTENANCE DAY Brothers and sisters of Hope! On Saturday, May 20th we are planning a Clean Up / Maintenance Day from 8am to 2pm. Come when you can, even if you can only stay a couple of hours. If you are physically limited, that’s ok. We’d simply just love to have your fellowship. Lunch will be provided. I’m looking forward to seeing you. Jim Colmer
SUNDAY SCHOOL The last Sunday School class of the year will be held on Sunday, May 21. Classes will resume in the fall.
ADULT BIBLE STUDY will continue through the summer months.
GRADUATE QUILT PRESENTATION will take place on Sunday, June 4, at the 8:15 service.
QUILTER’S GROUP will not be meeting again until September. Thank you for your support. If you have any questions, please contact Deb Sole at 810-735-9780.
LWML MULTI-LAKES ZONE SPRING RALLY to be held Saturday, May 27, 2017 at Trinity Lutheran in Fenton from 8:30am - 2:00pm. RSVP to Carol Swenson by Sunday, May 21 at 810.714.0405 if you plan to attend. It is the 75th Anniversary Celebration and they want you to DRESS UP and WEAR PURPLE! Hope you can make it.
BLOOD DRIVE on Thursday, May 18 from noon to 5:45pm at the Linden Presbyterian Church.
SAVE THE DATES: VBS will be held on June 19-23. Outdoor service and picnic will be held on July 9, the secondSunday in July instead of the third Sunday.
THE NEXT J.O.Y. MOVIE will be held on May 17 at 1pm. The movie’s title is “Hidden Figures”.
TUESDAY WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY will meet again on Tuesday, May23, at 10am. We will continue the study of Fruit of the Spirit. All women are welcome to attend. If you have questions, please call Sheila Henzi at 735-8261.
WOMEN’S INSPIRATIONAL RETREAT at Whispering Hope Ranch in Rose City on June 10 to 12th. $135 per person includes lodging, food and horseback riding. See the flyer on the bulletin board for more information.
General Announcements
BABY BOTTLE BOOMERANG Hope will once again participate in the fund raiser for the Flint Crisis Pregnancy Agency. Baby bottles will be available on Sunday, May 14. Please take a bottle and fill it with your extra change and return it by the end of June. Thank you for your vital help in this ministry and campaign.
FLAGFYI The flag we have flying on the pole was personally autographed by the designer of our Nation’s current flag, the late Robert G. Heft, at Ground Zero (World Trade Center) on September 11, 2004.
Dear people of Hope,We would like to thank you for all of your kind words, prayers, cards and visits upon my dad's passing. Your support of us and our family is appreciated.
Tom and Karen Williams
PRAYER REQUESTS Please write your requests in the book in the back of the church. Thank you
MAINTENANCE REQUEST FORM In order to follow our “Never on Sunday” rule, if you notice a repair or needed change in our facilities, please fill out the bright yellow form in the narthex and put it on Barb’s desk. Thank you.
ALARM SYSTEM INFORMATION If you come into the building and the alarm goes off, don’t try and shut it off. GO IMMEDIATELY to Barb or Amy’s office or the kitchen (whichever one is closest) and the phone will ring. You MUST
answer the phone or the alarm company will call the police. The alarm company will ask for your 7 digit number which is on
the back of the EPS card that you were given when you were issued your key.
BE PART OF A UNIQUE MINISTRY - The Michigan District Church Extension Fund (CEF) uses your investmentsto help God's Kingdom grow while your investments grow. Invest today and help your fellow believers expand God's Kingdom. Your investments, while earning interest at competitive rates, help provide facilities in which people can be nurtured in the faith of Jesus Christ. Call CEF at 1-800-242-3944 or visit to learn more about CEF and its ministry.
OUR OFFICE MANAGER, BARB will be retiring on June 30. A reception is being planned for Sunday, June 25.
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MAY CALENDAR is in the narthex.
THRIVENT We are pleased to let you know that we have made a deposit OF $11 in your account on behalf of Thrivent Financial's Thrivent Choice(R) program. We hope this gift
helps to further support your important work.
Flowers
The altar flowers today are provided by the Colmer family.
Celebrations
BIRTHDAYS: May 15 –Karl Opperthauser, Phyllis Pross, Joanie Rowland; May 19 – Alyssa Crain, Aidan Crain; May 20 – Tim McQueen;
ANNIVERSARIES: May 19 –O’Neills, Wrights; May 20 – Gagnons;
Collections
Givings 3381.00
Master Plan Fund 100.00
Worship:
8:1542
10:4579
Total121
Education this Week:
Sunday School (Pre-K to 6th)6
Sunday School (9th to 12th) with Jr. Conf9
Adult Bible Study14
Women’s Sunday Bible Study 5/97
Total 36
Up Coming Events
Council MeetingMay 16
Franklin Ave MissionMay 16 & 18
VBS Ice Cream SocialMay 19
Clean Up / Maintenance DayMay 20
Back Pack CollectionMay 21
Jr. Confirmation SundayMay 21
Women’s Bible StudyMay 23
Women’s GatheringMay 25
One Service at 10amMay 28
Office ClosedMay 29
Graduation Quilt PresentationJune 4
This Week at Hope
Sunday, May 14
HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY
8:15 Worship Service
9:30 SS & Adult Education
10:45 Worship Service
Monday, May 15
Pastor in office
Barb in office 9-2
7pm Sealed
Tuesday, May 16
Pastor in office
Barb in office 9-2
3-7 Franklin Ave. Mission
7pm Council
Wednesday, May 17
Barb off
1pm J.O.Y. movie
Thursday, May 18
Barb in office 9-2
9am Adult Bible Study
2:30 Oasis
3-7 Franklin Ave. Mission
6:30 Women’s Bible Study
Friday, May 19
Barb off
7pm VBS Ice Cream Social and Robot contest
Saturday, May 20
8am to 2pm Hope Clean Up and Maintenance Day
ELDERS AND FAMILY ASSIGNMENTS
Elder:Family:
Doug Barber A - B
Mike BickfordL – O
Kevin GoldenC – K, P – Sc
Ken KonszaSe – Z
Worship Service Schedule for May 21
8:15: E/SC – Doug Barber; Ushers –Shari Arroyo, Ron Siegwald; Greeters – Bill Schauwecker, Brian Norwood; Prayer – Amy Watts; Reader – Bill Schauwecker; Sound/Computer – Karl Opperthauser;
10:45: E/SC – Dave O’Toole; Ushers – Christine Schmidt, Mike Bickford; Greeters – Christine Schmidt, Ferda Stinehart; Prayer – Judy Awrylo; Reader – Dave O’Toole; Sound/Computer – Ellie Sevick; Coffee Hour – Konszas; Snack – The Johnstons, Sharon Vlassis;
Altar Care for May:Stephanie Plummer;
Readings for May 21-Acts 17:16-31;1 Peter3:13-22; John 14:15-21;
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