May 9 2010 Spirit of Hope Newsletter, Hope Evangelical Lutheran Church

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May 9, 2010For an electronic copy of the Spirit

please log on to our website at

www.hopelutherancranberry.org

The Spirit of

May 22, 2010If you would like to learn more about Hope Church

please come to the next New Members Class onSaturday, May 22 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.

You may sign up at the Welcome Table or online atwww.hopelutherancranberry.org.

2010 Synod AssemblyJune 17, 18, & 19, 2010

Would you like to attend the SynodAssembly this summer? There isspace available to send two femaleadults from Hope. ** The conference is paid for by theparish.

Deadline: May 22, 2010 ** Please call the churchoffice if you would like to attend 724.776.3141.

If you would like to know more about Hopes futurebuilding plans, etc.please plan to attend one of

the two scheduled meetings for the update.

Sunday, May 16 @ 12 p.m.

Sunday, May 23 @ 10 a.m.

A new Mens Bible Study is comingin May 2010...HOME RUN

KING!

Guyscome out and learn, Howto be a Spiritual Leader in the

Home!

Mark the dates: May 13, 20*, 27, June 3, & 10!

*On May 20you will travel to Pittsburgh towatch the Pirates vs. Milwaukee at PNC Park.

*Tickets are $16deadline to order isTODAY!

Schedule:May 13Up to Bat: Keep Your Eye on the Ball

May 20Pirate Game at PNC Park

May 27First Base: Commitment

June 3Second Base: Good Chatter

June 10Rounding Third and Headed for

Home/Conclusion


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The Pastors and Staffof Hope would like to

say thanks to all theYouth who helped with

Youth services lastweekend!

PARTICIPANTS for YOUTH SERVICES:Brooke Audino

Sydney Audino

Elliott Bartels

Sierra Beighey

Kaitlin Cadamore

Alec Colpo

Zack Dancisin

Erin Esterhuizen

Monique Esterhuizen

Angela HaySarah Heney

Gillianne Irvin *

Adam Johanknecht

Karen Johanknecht *

Sarah Johanknecht

Rachel Kirsch

Molly Koegler

Connor Mack

Mariah Mack

Karen Mannella *Matt McCarthy

Brittany Munn

Allen Murphy

Patrick O'Connor

Michelle Putney

Kevin Richards

Taylor Rickert

Zane Salsbury

Larry Schultheis

Allie Snell

Alex Steighner

Cassie Steighner

Dan Uthman

Joanna Vaccarello

Nick Vaccarello

Brendan Wolfe

Lindsey Wolfe

*Adult Youth Leader

HOPE'S HIGH SCHOOL YOUTHMINISTRY & RETREATS

Sunday, May 23, 2010

Pittsburgh Zoo Roadtrip!!!!!!!!!!!

Worship Together at the 11a.m. Service Bring your own brown bag lunch Head to the zoo immediately after worship Be back at Hope around 6 p.m. (depending on

traffic) Cost: $13(All payments are non-refundable.) Download a permission form and sign up at


Money due TODAY!! Friends welcome!

SUMMER MISSION TRIP:ONANCOCK, VA ANDVIRGINA BEACH

June 20-27, 2010One spot remains: $60 deposit & a commitmentto fundraise!

Sunday, July 18, 2010

WHITE WATER RAFTINGAT OHIOPYLE STATEPARK

Worship together at the 5 p.m. Saturday night service This tour is suggested for first timers, families, and

youth groups Rafting is rain or shine and no refunds are provided Round trip transportation Fully guided rafting tour with a trained guide IN

EACH RAFT Best self-bailing raft available for the particular water

level on that day Deli style lunch on the rivers edge mid-way throughthe rafting experience

The skill level of this tour is 2 on a scale of 1-4 We will be rafting with Absolute Rafting Tours

(www.absolute-rafting.com) Cost: $87 per person; non-refundable (Parents

welcomed and encouraged; Price includes park fee.) Friends welcomed and encouraged at the same priceDOWNLOAD A PERMISSION FORM AND SIGN UPATwww.hopelutherancranberry.orgMONEY AND PERMISSION FORM DUE SUNDAY,MAY 16, 2010, WE MUST HOLD OUR

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AUGUST 23-24, 2010

CEDAR POINTROADTRIP Two day unlimited

admission to Cedar PointAND Soak City (Park hopping permitted!)

Round trip transportation One night lodging at a Christian Retreat Center (The

Retreat at Sandusky) Use of a meeting/lounge room at The Retreat at

Sandusky Late night devotions Paying parent chaperones welcome Cost is $92 per person Friends welcome and encouraged at the same priceDOWNLOAD A PERMISSION FORM AND SIGNUP ATwww.hopelutherancranberry.orgMONEY AND PERMISSION FORM DUESUNDAY, JUNE 6, 2010 (ALL PAYMENTS ARE

NON-REFUNDABLE.)

QUILT RAFFLEThe Quilt Raffle is today!Tickets will be on sale beforeand after all services.

PRICES:

1 ticket - $1.00

7 tickets - $5.00

15 tickets - $10.00

This King-sized quilt was hand-made and donatedby the Hope Quilt Group!!

The winning ticket will be drawn after the 11 a.m.service. Winner need not be present.

All proceeds will benefit Hopes Youth Ministry.

CAMP LUTHERLYN ...Summer CampRegistration

Registration for Summer Camp 2010 atLutherlyn is well on its way! Visitwww.lutherlyn.comfor an online brochure

and online registration orcontact the camp office724.865.2161 to have a

brochure mailed to you. Some programs fill fast so donot delay! There are many new programs andopportunities this summer.

CHAOS(Christ Has All Our Solutions)

Next Meeting Date:

June 6

6 P.M.-8 P.M.

Grades 6 8 and their friends

are invited to join us for our

monthly gatherings. What are we all about? Weare about making friends, having a ton of fun and

learning how to follow Jesus. Join us each

month at Hope Lutheran Church. . . You wont

want to miss it! Anything can happen here!

Dinner included.

RSVP to Karen Johanknecht,[email protected]

Kidz KlubCome join us for our

Year End Bash!

Sunday, May 16

4:00 6:00 p.m.

An afternoon of lots of fun!

5th grade special graduation ceremony

Food, food, and more food!

Games, games and more games! (Dress for

mess!)

Bible Superhero Balloon Sendoff!

Bring your friends!

RSVP to Diana Munn [email protected] Wed.

5/12!

VBS Voyage Beginning SoonMake

your Reservations Today!Come sail Gods open waters this summer at Vacation

Bible School during the week ofJuly 12-16!Children will love exploring Gods word withtheir crews; sailing each day through the portsof Sing and Play Splash, Clipper Ship Crafts,Sail Away Cinema, Goodies from the Galley,Ship Rec Games, and Bible Voyage.

Registration forms now available in the Narthex and canbe returned to the Church office or placed in the offeringplate. Be sure to include your childs friends! You mayalso register online athttp://www.groupvbspro.com/vbs/ez/hopecranberry!Bon Voyage!
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All Hands on Deck!Calling all Moms, Dads, Teens, andGrandparents...experience this voyage with your child.We need LOTS of help and there is room for everyoneon board!

Look for the sign up binder in the Narthexdecorating,crafts, games, snacks, bible stories, registration,photography, and more! Get involvedyoull be gladyou did. Sign up today and dont miss this voyage of a

lifetime!Dont hesitate to call your Captains, Diana Munn724.272.1459 or Diane Lewis 724.934.9063 if you haveany questions or need more information.

Join Hope Lutheran in

the Holy Land!Come join us for our firstinformational meeting about apossible trip to Israel in 2011!

On Monday, May 17, 2010, at 7 p.m. we will gather to

discuss details of this amazing experience. Our guestpresenters for the evening will be Brandi Rowe-Miskevich, Senior Travel Agent withAAA East CentralTravel Agency(Cranberry) and Matt DEramo, aCranberry Township resident and representative ofAAAMember Choice Travel. Matt recently completed theHoly Land tour and will speak to us from firsthandexperience.

Sign up today under event registration atwww.hopelutherancranberry.org. This will be a life-changing experience.

for Gleaners Food Pantry2010 Collection Dates:

May 16

June 13July 18August 15

September 12October 17

November 7 - ThanksgivingDecember 5 - Christmas

Christians Care and SharePlease bring a canned good every Sunday forJesus. You may drop them off in the baskets

provided in the Narthex.

Where did the firstcaveman or cavewomanget the idea thatsomebody, somewhereexisted who needed to beworshipped, appeased,and followed?

And how did the idea

evolve that if you didn'tsay, do, or offer theright things, this being

would be upset, agitated, or even angry withyou?

Where did religion come from?

CHRIST AND CAFFEINE will meet onMonday, May 24, 2010 at 7:30 p.m. at Hope toview Rob Bells video,The Gods ArentAngry.Join us for video, Starbucks coffee, and

intellectual stimulation. Please sign up atwww.hopelutherancranberry.org under eventregistration. Watch a trailer of the video atwww.thegodsarentangry.com

Bring a friend! You just might like our group!Sign up is necessary!

___________________________Hopes DinnerGroupwill be going to

UNO Chicago Grill(Freedom Road) on Saturday,May 22, 2010, at 6:30 p.m.

Please contact Paul Wunderlin for more informationat 724.775.1977.

___________________________

Christian Education LuncheonWe will have ourAppreciation

Luncheon for all teachers and

leaders of our Christian Educationteam on Sunday, May 16, 2010 a

1 p.m. atPanera BreadinCranberry Township

We hope that you will join us as we celebrate and recognize

all of our education leaders at Hope. Please RSVP to Donna

Pfeiffer by May 8 at 724.766.7102 or

[email protected].
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Christian EducationHelp Wanted

Are you looking for a way tobecome involved with Hopes

Christian Education programand make a real difference in

the lives of our children? We needyour help in filling positions for

next year. There are lots of ways that you can helpwith our Sunday school program:

Teachers Teachers helpers Sunday School Director Mission Coordinator Resource Coordinator Attendance Secretary

Please contact Pastor Rich or Donna Pfeiffer([email protected]) if you would like to bea part of this ever growing ministry at Hope.

Congratulations toScott Milk and LeighBuckley on the birth oftheir son, Ryan BuckleyMilk. Ryan was born onFriday, April 30, 2010, at5:33 a.m. He weighs 9 lbs.14 oz. and is 22 5/8 long.

Don't forget the web!There's a lot of great information on our website, andwe'd love to see you take some time to check it out! Justgo towww.hopelutherancranberry.organd navigate thesite. Give us your thoughts on what you like and whatmight need to be improved. There's a great way toregister for Hope events online now, and it's so easy todo it that you'll want to sign up for everything!

A big thanks to the PR Committee and Larry Schultheis,in particular, for continuing to foster the growth of ourweb. Thanks to Fredie, too, for her posting and updatingexpertise that keeps us all "in the know" about ourcalendar and events at Hope!

Womens Bible Study:Next week is the last week for the Womens Bible

Study.

What: Devotions, Discussion of Rob Bell's Nooma DVD's andFellowshipWhen: Friday morning- May 14Time: 9-11a.m.Childcare: is availableTo join us: email Karen [email protected] call

724-452-5665 to let us know you are interested in attending.Cost: Free

Thanks so much for prayerfully considering joining us

and don't forget to invite friends!!

VOICe News

The VOICe donation box under the coat rack is

available for you to place your new donation itemsfor VOICe. For donations of larger items orfurniture, please contact Karen Johanknecht at724.452.5665 [email protected].

VOICe would like to thank Hope Lutheran Churchfor the continued support over the past year. Yourdonations, prayers, and commitment to VOICe isgreatly appreciated!!

Current VOICe Wish List:

Paper products

Trash bagsFemine products

Liquid laundry soap

Kids cerealGift and Phone cards

Hope is looking for individuals to sign up to mowthe grass; we supply you with the riding mowerYou can sign up for one week or for several weeksthroughout the mowing season.

This ministry will only take a couple hours eachcutting. Anyone that is interested can sign up at theWelcome Table in the Narthex or contact Gary Leeat 724.538.4369 [email protected].
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We have a new prayer list for 2010. Please notify the churchoffice if prayer is desired. Prayers will be listed for one month.

Greg Boros - in need of a heart transplant;friend of Jane &

John GrafPhil - open heart surgery complications;friend of Karen

Beemiller and Peggy Mays

George Dillon - brain cancer; friend of Peggy MaysThe Dillons premie-grandbabiescontinued healingBruce Haney - liver cancer;friend of John and Jean SimsBarb Miller - continued healingEd Tress - heartRebecca Sayre - advanced liver diseaseMary Jean & Donald - cancer treatments;friends of Cathy WhittakerBonnie Fuller - Bob and Hazel Haefners daughterCharlie Moore - motocross accidentNancy Shields - cancer surgery;friend of NadyneJim Crosett - serious truck accident; friend of Marilyn DukeChuck Norris - brain injury and PTSD;Norma Norris son

Steve Bittel - recovering from surgery;Lauries husbandPatricia Bauer - strokes;Janice Schultheis motherMrs. Ankney - heart issuesTom Liwosz - surgery;friend of Roy LeCatesWyatt Morgus - brain tumor (3 yrs. old);friend of Karen

McCarthy

Charlie McKeoughmotorcycle accident;friend of Amy WolfeChrys - heart complications;Marilyn Dukes sisterMitchell - no brain activity (22 yrs. old)Evan - on a medical shipJim Finfrock - health decisionsHelen Still - healthDiane Haag - cancerPastor Harry Souders - recovering from surgerySheri Vuichs mother- unknown illnessBrooks - cancerWilli - breast cancer surgeryJill - depressionJake - lymphomaCleo DeFiore - cancerMarie Teets - cancerRoxane CrosbyWilliard Blocker

Austin Ridge: Iraq; nephew of Bill RidgeAnthony Cerrone: Afghanistan;Nancys nephewJimmy Martin: Iraq;Alyson MorrisseyAdam Sellers:Afghanistan; son of Eric and Cathy

Attendance and Offering:

May 2, 2010

5 p.m.39 Operating Fund: $ 7,967.759 a.m.234 Expansion Fund: $ 3,649.0011 a.m.89

Total: 362 Total: $11,616.75

Sunday School Attendance: 92Sunday School Offering: $ 58.75

The Church Council minutes arenow available for member interestIf you would like to receive a copyof the minutes, please call thechurch office (724.776.3141) oremail the church to place your nameon the distribution list.

Hopes Softball Schedule:

May 16 @ 3 p.m. [NorthPark/Donora Field]

May 23 @ 4:30 p.m. [North Park/Donora Field]

May 30 @ 1 p.m. [Warrendale]1

June 6 @ 1:30 p.m. [North Park/Donora Field]

June 13 @ 1 p.m. [Warrendale]June 20 @ 4 & 5:30 p.m. [Warrendale]

June 27 @ 2:30 p.m. [Warrendale]

July 11 @ 5:30 p.m. [Warrendale]

Photo Permission: May we include you?

Dear Hope Family:

We have attached a photo release form in this issue

of theSpirit of Hope. Our goal is to have each

member/family sign and return the form so that wehave it on file. If you have more than one child,

please feel free to list all names on the line

provided. Multiple adult names may be listed on

one line, as well.

You also will find this form on our website at


Please note that permission is not necessary for

photos taken at public events.

Prayer Listfor
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HOPE(FUL) LIST

Have you ever wanted to donate a special gift, either as an

outright gift or perhaps to honor or memorialize someone, to

Hope Lutheran? Here is an opportunity for you to purchase an

item whether small or large. A Hope(ful) List has been compiled

of non-budgetary items requested by various committees, Council,

and staff. Since these are specific requests, we ask that you not

purchase the item directly but rather donate the cost. In addition,

this allows the donor the proper tax deduction. Please do not feel

that you have to donate the entire amount for a gift, any amountyou can donate will be greatly appreciated.

Please review the list to determine how you can best help. Donor

cards are in the Narthex.

Christian Education:-27 TVs (1 donated; need 1 moreapprox. $300)-DVD players (1 donated; need 1 moreapprox. $150)- Whiteboards with easels, size: 4 x 3 (need 4; approx.$175 per set of whiteboard & easel)

Staff:-Additional TV with VHS and DVD player-Digital camera

Stewardship:-Donations / program money (for mailings: stamps,envelopes, etc.)

Worship & Music:-Matching black stoles and cassocks-Kneelers-Handbells-Antiphonal addition to the organ-Adjustable organ bench-Lavabo bowl (a basin) for communion

-Choir robes-Hymnals Worship & Praise (100 donated; need 100more; approx. $10.50 per book)

Several gifts (most of themanonymous) have already beendonated to Hope. Special thanksto all for the following:

GPS System for theYouth

Private donation for the Mission Tripsnext Summer

Donation for QuickBooks

CD Player (two donors)1 TV and DVD player25 Choir ChairsPaging System for the NurserySingle Cup Coffee Maker100 Worship & Praise Songbooks

FREE SEMINAR ON HEALTH AND

WEIGHT MANAGEMENT SCHEDULED

Members of the congregation are invited to attend afree workshop titled Health, Stress and WeightManagement at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 25, hereat Hope Lutheran. The program will be presentedby Conan J. Shaw B.S., D.C., C.N.C, a CranberryTownship-based chiropractor and clinical

nutritionist.

Dr. Shaw will focus on the biochemistry andscience of overall optimal health, weight loss andthe role of stress in weight gain. In his 12 years ofpractice, Dr. Shaw has focused on clinical nutrition,helping people treat disease through diet change andvitamin therapies. He also sees a significantamount of patients who are managing their weight.

I strive to have people truly understand the reason

for their health concerns, Dr. Shaw said. I amfocused on education about disease and truecorrection of the cause of disease, and thats whatwell talk about during my program at Hope.

Interested people should contact the Hope LutheranChurch office at 724.776.3141 or sign up online atwww.hopelutherancranberry.org.
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RELAY FOR LIFE NEWS:

JOIN HOPE'S RELAY FOR LIFE TEAM TODAY!HELP US MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN THE FIGHT

AGAINST CANCER!!

We cannot say that cancer has not touched each of our lives insome way!! It may have directly affected a friend, a parent, achild or even yourself. You've seen or felt the pain, stress andheartache that cancer causes. Will you help us make adifference?

If you haven't done so yet, please get yourselves, your friends,your neighbors and anyone else that's interested to signup, help us in raising money, and join us for a family-fun dayof fighting cancer by going towww.relayforlife.org/pacranberry.

The money WE raise at our Relay goes directly towardfighting cancer right here in Cranberry Twp. and surroundingareas in so many ways. Here's just a few..........

TODAY in Pennsylvania....**Over 203 people will be told "YOU HAVE CANCER". TheAmerican Cancer Society can help all of them!**Over 1,900 people will find answers to their questions aboutcancer at 1-800-ACS-2345 and cancer.org.**54 people will have a place to stay while receivingtreatment away from home.**27 people will receive help paying for their cancer-relatedmedications and transportation.**4 cancer patients will receive rides to their treatmentsthrough the Road to Recovery Program.**6 women going through treatment will learn how to care forchanges in their skin and hair, and will regain their self-

confidence through the Look Good, Feel Better Program.**9 people will learn more about treatment options, managingside effects and financial concerns through the I Can CopeProgram.**4 women recently diagnosed with breast cancer will receiveemotional support from someone who's survived the diseasethrough the Reach to Recovery program.**8 people became members of the American Cancer SocietyAction Network, helping us fight back against cancer everyday.**22 people will get the assistance they need to quit smokingby calling 1-800-QUIT-NOW.**1 man will get the emotional support he needs to fight backagainst prostate cancer through the Man to Man Program.

**$100,000 in American Cancer Society research will beconducted looking for new treatment options and potentialcancer breakthroughs.

AND THAT'S JUST TODAY! WILL YOU HELP USMAKE TOMORROW A BETTER DAY FOR EVEN MOREPEOPLE FIGHTING CANCER???

HERE ARE SOME WAYS YOU CAN HELP RIGHT NOW!!1) Sign up online or email me to be on Hope's awesome Relay

For Life Team and start asking others to donate to fight

cancer!

2) Start selling 50/50 Mega Raffle Tickets which will go

towards your personal fundraising efforts (email me for

details and tickets)3)Join Hope's Golf Tournament Committee by emailing me orSue Grabowski, so you can help plan the event.4) Take a more active role in helping our Team get organized

and energized by emailing me or Sue to find out how you can

help.5) Join Sue and I at Cranberry Relay's monthly meetings. Our

next one is on Wed, May 5 at the Municipal Center.6) Go to Pizza Hut, at the Adams Shoppes in Mars 4/25 with a

Fundraiser flyer from the Relay Website. Proceeds benefit

ACS7) Go to Applebees in Cranberry on 4/27 with a Fundraiser

flyer from the Relay Website. Proceeds benefit ACS.8) Sign up for the 2nd Annual Bark For Life Relay and take

your dog with you to Zelienople on May 22. Info online at

Relay website.9) Offer to help with a fundraiser booth at Bark For Life that

will benefit OUR team fundraising or offer to help with our

booth fundraising at the Cranberry Relay For Life, July 17-18

10) Ask a friend to join our Relay team and walk with you.

Email Karen or Sue so we can add them to our email

distribution.

11) Give someone fighting cancer or a cancer survivor a hugTODAY!

RELAY FOR LIFE OF CRANBERRYTOWNSHIP, NORTH BOUNDARY

PARK, JULY 17-18, 2010

The Rege HarbisonMemorial GoldTournament Committee

will be meeting on Monday,May 17, 2010, at 7:00 p.m.at Hope Lutheran Church.

If you are interested in helping us plan this funand meaningful event, please join us at our Maymeeting!

May 12, 2010

Captive FreeConcert

7:00 p.m.

St. JohnLutheran

Church in Mars,PA

(420 Beaver Street)

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