Monthly Potluck - Don't forget that Saturday evening, February 4th is a great time to share fun and fellowship. Bring a dish to share and join us after the 5 p.m. "lift" service.

Congratulations to our newly elected Council Members - Scott Gibson, Wendy Sontag, Mike Johnson and Phil Troiano. They will be installed this Sunday, February 5th at the 8:45 a.m. service along with returning Council Members Rusty Shaffer, Stefani Eisele and Frank Bell. Also to be installed - Ministry team leaders: Cristina Gray, Amanda Elser, Debbie Zimmerman, Don Bethke, Pam Richards, Bill Pope, Jim Gowan, Terry Hilgendorf-Pope and Wendy Bell; Audit Team: Tony Hakes and Peggy Nolin; and Synod Assembly Representatives: Kathy Barr, Phil Troiano and Gayle Troiano. Please take the time to thank our outgoing leaders. They have served us well.

Baptism - God's blessings to Isabella May Brown, daughter of Shaun and Sarah Brown who will be baptized Sunday, February 5th at 8:45 a.m. Her sponsors are Leslie and Torin Berge. May God bless and support Isabella in her journey with Him.

Deadline is Tuesday! Our next New Member Orientation is Sunday, February 12th. The deadline to sign-up is next Tuesday, February 7th. The class is held in the large classroom, and includes lunch. Contact Pastor Glen, prglen@spiritofhopelutheran.com or call the church office, 480-396-8300, to have your name added to the list.

Adult Forum - Learn some new things about the Holy Spirit at Sunday's Adult Forum, "The Names of the Holy Spirit" led by Sylvia Humleker. This thought-provoking new series will continue February 12th and 26th as the discussion will center on the different aspects of the Holy Spirit. Join us at 10 a.m. in the large classroom.

Support TAG - our Chili's Fundraiser is this Tuesday, February 7th, noon-9 p.m. at your local Chili's Restaurant at Signal Butte and Baseline. Mention that you are from Spirit of Hope and 10% of your bill will go to our youth program - Teen Attack Group.

Underwear Needed - The weekends of February 11th and 12th, and February 18th and 19th have been designated "Undie Weekends" due to the dire need for underwear (especially women's) for the homeless in our community. Grace Lutheran Church is reporting an increase in homeless woman and they are asking for donations of women's underwear, sizes small to extra large. Please bring your donations to Spirit of Hope any time between February 11th and 19th. Thanks in advance for your generosity.

A Journey of Grace - Join us on Sunday, February 19th and meet the ELCA's first ever Bishop, the Rev. Herb Chilstrom and his wife Corinne. Herb will share with us his life story through the book he has written, "A Journey of Grace - the Formation of a Leader and a Church". The Sunday festivities will include a stimulating Adult Forum and a noon Potluck. Stay tuned to your update for more details.

Welcome to Lent - We will begin our journey into Lent on Ash Wednesday, February 22nd at 6:45 p.m. with a worship service. The following week will begin our Soup Suppers, Wednesday, February 29th at 5:30 p.m. Sign-up to bring soup - sheets are in the narthex. Soup Suppers will be followed by a Lenten Service at 6:45 p.m., every Wednesday, Feb. 29th through March 28th. Join us as we contemplate this holy season and its meaning for our lives.

Make a difference. With so much changing, many are asking themselves what they can do. If you are, consider joining the small but faithful group of members and friends who clean our church. Just 2 hours a month devoted to varied tasks from light housekeeping to floor waxing and rug shampooing can enable you to really make a difference to all who worship here. Besides the many physical benefits, this ministry can bring you the absolute joy of being part of an extremely important task force. The need is great - but the rewards are greater. If you can help, contact Don Bethke at 320-266-7489.