The Source of Hope
Christ has called us at Spirit of
The Hope is an 80 minute dramatic presentation of God’s epic
story of redemption as revealed in the Bible. You can watch the video in its
entirety, or you can view the introduction, 12 chapters and the conclusion at
your own pace.
A Story of Hope
Pastor Glen is a story teller. Have you ever heard him tell the story of the beginnings of Spirit of Hope? It is a story that demonstrates God’s glorious plans and confirms that He will not let you down in spite of difficulties along the way. What upheld Pastor Glen during the challenges of starting a mission congregation was the hope he received from a handful of faithful people. What is your story of hope?
Songs of Hope
Music can often reach
the mind and the heart even when words fail. It can touch the spirit and
revitalize faith. Music can provide rich moments of sharing for the
family and the church body. Join our
church choir or simply sing meaningful hymns at Spirit of Hope surrounded by
voices of the faithful. Listen to these beautiful hymns.
My hope is built on
nothing less than Jesus’ blood and righteousness
He who began a good work in you (sung by Steve Green)
Promises of Hope
We don’t know what the future holds for us? We know there are times in life when we feel
lost, alone and disconsolate. Experience
the promise of hope and receive the assurance of God’s forgiveness through
Jesus Christ. Take some time to join us
at Spirit of Hope and learn the way of salvation and peace.
There is hope in the midst of loneliness!
Try attending our Women’s Bible Study, Men’s Group, Cursillo
or coffee fellowship between services.
Deut 31:8 -- Do not be afraid or discouraged, for the Lord
is the one who goes before you. He will be with you; he will neither fail you
nor forsake you.”
There is hope in the midst of feeling unloved!
Through Holy Communion
we receive the forgiveness of sins and are reassured that God loves us. In Baptism
God comes to us through water and the word and makes us His own.
John 3:16 – For God
loved the world so much that he gave his one and only Son, so that everyone who
believes in him will not perish but have eternal life.
Rom
Who dares accuse us whom God has chosen for
his own? Will God? No! He is the one who has given us right standing with
himself. Who then will condemn us? Will
Christ Jesus? No, for he is the one who died for us and was raised to life for
us and is sitting at the place of highest honor next to God, pleading for us.
Can anything ever separate us from Christ's
love? Does it mean he no longer loves us if we have trouble or calamity, or are
persecuted, or are hungry or cold or in danger or threatened with death? (Even the Scriptures say, “For your sake we
are killed every day; we are being slaughtered like sheep.”) No, despite all these things, overwhelming
victory is ours through Christ, who loved us.
And I am
convinced that nothing can ever separate us from his love. Death can't, and
life can't. The angels can't, and the demons can't. Our fears for today, our
worries about tomorrow, and even the powers of hell can't keep God's love away.
Whether we are high above the sky or in
the deepest ocean, nothing in all creation will ever be able to separate us
from the love of God that is revealed in Christ Jesus our Lord.
There is hope in the midst of disillusionment,
inadequacy and weakness!
We are part of the body of Christ and we do not walk alone. In our AA meetings, people look for strength in the midst of pain. We offer a grief support group which is open to all.
1 Peter 2:6b -- and anyone who believes in him will never be
disappointed.
Phil.
2 Cor. 12:9 -- The Lord said: “My gracious favor is all you
need. My power works best in your weakness.”
There is hope in the midst of anxiety.
There is healing for all who struggle with any number of
issues.
1 Pet. 5:7 -- Give all your worries and cares to God, for he
cares about what happens to you.
Matt 6:25-34 -- “So I tell you, don't worry about everyday
life--whether you have enough food, drink, and clothes. Doesn't life consist of
more than food and clothing? Look at the
birds. They don't need to plant or harvest or put food in barns because your
heavenly Father feeds them. And you are
far more valuable to him than they are. Can all your worries add a single moment to
your life? Of course not.
“And why worry about your clothes? Look at
the lilies and how they grow. They don't work or make their clothing, yet
Solomon in all his glory was not dressed as beautifully as they are. And if God
cares so wonderfully for flowers that are here today and gone tomorrow, won't
he more surely care for you? You have so little faith!
“So don't worry about having enough food or
drink or clothing. Why be like the
pagans who are so deeply concerned about these things? Your heavenly Father already
knows all your needs, and he will give you all you need from day to day if you
live for him and make the
“So don't worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow
will bring its own worries. Today's trouble is enough for today.
Prayer Requests / Questions
We would love to hear from you.
Glen Stadler -
Senior Pastor prglen@spiritofhopelutheran.com
Sondra Krogstad - Associate Pastor pastorsondra@spiritofhopelutheran.com
E-mail prayer requests can be sent to masseyfj5@msn.com and can be kept anonymous.
