The 2017 SOH Annual Rummage Sale to support our Outreach missions is set for Friday, January 27th and Saturday, January 28th from 7:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. Start collecting your household items to donate to the cause. We are looking for gently used clothing (kid’s clothes in particular), household goods and we are in need of furniture. Drop off dates… Read More »
Pictured with his family, Todd Ellingson has stepped into a role of giving at his mission in Rwanda, the City of Joy. On Sunday, January 1st, Todd will be speaking at Spirit of Hope. Here is a little background on his story, in his own words: We moved to Rwanda 7 years ago and started… Read More »
From Pastor Glen in the Spirit Update – It was so much fun to baptize an entire family Sunday. If you haven’t met the Cantu family, you are in for a treat. Cynthia (mom) joins the band on occasion sharing her musical talents, while little Tyler (8 months) sleeps through the sermons, and big sister… Read More »
The campaign for collecting cereal boxes is continuing, as youngsters scramble from one parishioner to another, to pick up what is being offered. At the end of the 8:45 a.m. Service on Sunday November 13th, the results were clear – we are well on our way to the goal of collecting 600 boxes of cereal… Read More »
Denise McClellan, Director of Adult Ministries at Desert Cross Lutheran Church in Tempe, has issued an invitation to Spirit of Hope members to join with all of the Grand Canyon Synod Congregation on Friday and Saturday, January 13 and 14, 2017, for the Reformation 500 Retreat. It’s a great way to begin the year celebrating… Read More »
Spirit of Hope is collecting boxes of cereal for our local food banks, through November 23, 2016. Bring an extra box of cereal to church, and during the offering at each service, the kids will collect them. The goal is 500 boxes, so your contributions will be a huge help! Thanks for thinking about those… Read More »
October is Pastor Appreciation Month, and will be celebrated in Lutheran Churches everywhere. At Spirit of Hope, we are doing something unique – a Tailgate Party to salute your favorite football team, which, for many members, will be the Green Bay Packers! Other members will fall back on the team from the other side of the… Read More »
Congratulations and a big Thank You to all Spirit of Hope members who were able to be involved last weekend during the ELCA service to the community – God’s Work. Our Hands. Members were kept busy at 3 different locations and the impact of the work will be long-lasting!
God’s Work, Our Hands. weekend is an opportunity to celebrate who we are as the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America – one church, freed in Christ to serve and love our neighbor. This year’s events are scheduled for Saturday and Sunday, September 10 – 11, 2016, three on Saturday and others on Sunday. Spirit Of… Read More »
Spirit of Hope and Duane Gilson will once again be offering Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace University, on Monday evenings from October 3, 2016 through November 28, 2016. FPU is a Bible-based method of managing your debt, creating a budget, saving and investing, and understanding other important financial strategies. View the YouTube video for an introduction… Read More »