Our Vision:

Spirit Of Hope Lutheran Church endeavors to be a living presence of God in the East Valley.  Our emphasis is to reach out to all people, without regard to other religious experiences.  We seek to be a community church that responds to the needs of people.

Sermons are scripture based with an emphasis on connecting the Bible text to our present day lives and demonstrating the continued relevance of God's word.

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Pastor Glen Stadler
Pastor Sondra Krogstad

Office Hours:  9:00 am - 3:00 pm (Mon. - Fri.)
Phone:  480 396-8300

Office Email: Pastor Sondra Krogstad

News and Events

The Resurrection Dance Theatre of Haiti (RDTH) will perform in our sanctuary on Thursday, March 11 at 6:30 PM. This a free concert, but a free will offering will be taken.  Cash or checks only, please. Donations go to the Haitian Timoun Foundation in Haiti.   All are welcome.

 

In 1985, Michael Geilenfeld, former Brother of Charity with Mother Teresa, started St. Joseph’s Home for Boys. He began with $1000.00 and 5 boys who had been living on the streets. They lived in a small rental house and since they had been living on the streets, living together as a family was initially difficult. Michael began having them act out plays and dance together to foster a cohesive environment. This was the beginning of the RDTH, which has remained an important part of the family. This has allowed the boys to express their history in the form of dance, and has been a very positive affirmation in their “resurrection” from life on the streets.

 

The RDTH has performed in numerous venues in the US and Canada. They performed as part of Dance Africa in New York and Chicago and danced for the Pope in Canada. Each year they tour different parts of the U.S. bringing their amazing story and talents to others.

Unity Sunday/Potluck – March 20/21  Everyone is asked to come to worship wearing their new Spirit of Hope T-shirt and then return in the evening 5:00 p.m. for a potluck dinner.  We are calling this Unity Sunday in reference to what unites us, not our opinions or politics, but our Lord, and Savior Jesus Christ.  We will be asking Winter Residents (those who want to) to share their names and where they will be returning to this Spring and how they found Spirit of Hope.  It should be fun night of good food and laughter.

 

Christ In Our Home Devotion booklets are now available in the narthex.

 

Youth Ministry Kick-Off will be March 20 at 6:00 p.m.  All youth in grades 7 - 12  are invited to participate in this new youth ministry.  Mike Heinle & Rusty Shaffer have volunteered to organize what many think will be the most exciting youth program that our church has ever seen.  All youth are encouraged to attend “the Lift” worship service at 5:00 p.m. before the Kick-Off.

New Members Weekend!  We will receive New and Associate Members on March 27/28.  If you have interest in becoming “formally” connected to Spirit of Hope, we ask you to attend two orientation sessions (Sunday mornings from 11:00 - 2:00 p.m. on March 7 & 14).  New Member deadline for the orientation is February 28th.  Please contact Pastor Sondra if you are interested.  480-396-8300

Grief Share begins Monday, March 15 (1:30 p.m. – 3 p.m.) and another group will meet Thursday, March 18 (6:30 p.m. – 8 p.m.).  Our Grief Share groups are open to all, not only members of Spirit of Hope.  You can begin attending at any session because each session is “self-contained.”  You do not have to attend them in sequence.  You will find encouragement and help whenever you begin.   We ask for $15 to cover the cost of the workbook and that you pre-register just to be certain we are fully prepared and have sufficient materials.   Registration Forms are available in the Narthex.  Read about it.

 

New Adult Forum:  Fretheim Explores Genesis, a walk through the book of Genesis.  Dr. Terence Fretheim, professor of Old Testament at Luther Seminary, will lead us through the early stories of our faith, solving some of the riddles and confronting us with new questions.  You will find this to be an engaging way to study the first fundamental stories of the Christian faith, grasping the wonder of creation, human relationship, sin, freedom, promise and God’s grace.

 

A First Communion Class is coming for kids, first grade and above, and their parents, Sunday, March 21, noon – 2 p.m.   Registration is required.  Forms are available in the narthex and must be turned in no later than Sunday, March 14.  Talk to either Pastor if you have any questions.

 

Lenten Soup Suppers continue on Wednesday evenings from 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.  (You can sign up in the narthex if you would like to bring soup.)  The Lenten service follows at 6:45 p.m.

 

Spirit of Hope T-Shirts can still be purchased.  The cost is $15.  The shirts can be ordered in the narthex area on the north wall.

Food Bank Donations can be placed in the designated wooden bin in the narthex.  Items needed are refried beans, cereal, rice, pork and beans, soup, mac & cheese, spaghetti and sauce, Top Ramen, crackers

sample size bottles of lotion, shampoo, etc.

Taking Faith Home (TFH), a weekly devotional resource for the family, is now available on-line.