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| February Church Council Report - link |
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We are looking for volunteers to read the speaking parts of "The Passion of Our Lord According to Mark" on Palm/Passion Sunday. It’s the weekend, of March 31 and April 1. If you would like to read one of the parts at the 5:30 p.m. or 10:00 a.m. service, sign up on the bulletin board next to the elevator or call the church office - 414-541-9500 and have Donna add you to the list.
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New or Old to Mount Hope? This week we are starting a campaign in order to get to know the other people around us in the pews and in our church. You will find nametags and markers in the pews. We are asking EVERYONE (young and old) to put on a nametag. We will also ask a question each week to help with getting to know one another and perhaps spark a conversation. This week’s question is: “Where were you born?” Put your answer under your name on your name tag.
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Mount Hope Messenger: The February issue will be the last issue of the Mt. Hope Messenger newsletter. The Mount Hope Messenger newsletter is being discontinued due to lack of sponsorship (advertising). Deadline for the February issue is January 6.
From the Church Council…."Motion approved to eliminate the monthly newsletter as currently printed and mailed. Will change to a weekly newsletter insert in the bulletin in addition to using the service of an email provider, add a link to our Facebook site, and continue the link to our news on our website. Printed weekly newsletter insert would be delivered to our homebound members."
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Midweek Lenten Worship - Join us every Wednesday evening during Lent for worship at 6:45 p.m. beginning on Ash Wednesday, February 22. Come early for soup supper at 6:00 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall. See the Lent schedule (click link) insert in today’s bulletin.
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Lenten Soup Supper – Volunteers are needed to make soup and help with clean up on Wednesdays during Lent. See the sign up sheets on the sign up bulletin board or contact Genevieve Czaplewski 543-8569.
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Let the "SCRIP" Blessings Flow… SHOW THE LOVE this February by buying SCRIP cards. The profit from your purchases could win you a $10 gift card this month and it helps Mt. Hope. Buy a SCRIP card for your Valentine Sweetheart; Won’t wither, less fattening, and can be used by all! If you have questions contact Keith or Sandy Paukner at 262-782-2588.
SHOPWITHSCRIP.COM
Once you sign up, you will be directed to the Presto Pay site. This allows you to link your order to your checkbook allowing you to pre-pay for your order. The charge for this service is $.15 per order. No more arriving at church without your checkbook or cash in your wallet.
You create an order on your computer. The SCRIP coordinator then pulls up all orders at a certain time each week and submits all the orders at the same time. The cards are sent to the church where the coordinator picks them up and sorts them for each family. You will still have to pick them up on Sunday or make arrangements if you need them sooner. At Mt. Hope, the orders are compiled on Sunday night so all orders submitted and paid for will be ordered at that time. If you chose not to use Presto Pay, you must make sure the coordinator has your money before your order can be included.
SHOPWITHSCRIP also allows some cards to be reloaded right from your computer. This is possible with SOME vendors if the card was originally purchased from our SCRIP program. The list of vendors who allow reloads is growing. The SHOPWITHSCRIP website will help you determine what vendors make this available.
Also, some vendors allow you to print SHOPNOW e-cards. This too is done on your home computer and the SHOPWITHSCRIP again helps you determine which vendors allow this.
As always, if you prefer not to order on your home computer, we will be at church on Sunday mornings. We always have an inventory of the most popular gift cards and can also take orders on cards that you need.
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| Grand Piano - Mark your calendar and invite everyone for the Grand Piano Service and Dedication the weekend of March 3 & 4! |
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Fun Social Gathering - Save the date! “Dinner Delights and Broadway Lights” on Saturday, April 28 at noon. Feast on a meal featuring Scandinavian meatballs then enjoy the talent of pianist/vocalist Carol Wehner.
Contact Ginny for reservations 414-507-1483.
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| Small Groups - Remember your New Year's Resolution to take better care of yourself? Well, you can care for your spiritual life too through our winter small groups. Check out our table in the Gathering Area and sign up to take care of yourself. |
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Book Group: March 21: The Other Wes Moore by Wes Moore. Hope you can join us at 1:00 p.m. for book discussion. Questions? Contact Cathy Hinrichs 414-614-7055
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Attention Thrivent Members: Thank you for your past designation of Choice Dollars to Mt. Hope. Won’t you please renew your direction of Thrivent Choice Dollars to Mt. Hope. Just mark and send in the bottom of the form you should have received from Thrivent. Thrivent has increased its budget for this program by 35% for 2012. This is a great incentive for an increased amount going to Mt. Hope. If you haven’t designated Mt. Hope, why not change it now! Together we can make a difference. Questions? Call Keith Paukner at 262-782-2588, your Congregation Advocate
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Mission Team Annual Spaghetti Dinner & Auction on Saturday, March 3, 4:30 to 7:00 p.m.
Treat your family to a delicious meal of spaghetti, salad, garlic bread and yummy desserts. The cost is $5 per ticket (children 2 and under are free). You can purchase tickets on February 12, 19, and 26 after church services. We’ll have lots to bid on at the Silent Auction. If you would like to donate items for the auction, we are asking for services (like tax prep), themed baskets, and groups of items that could be put into a basket. Please mark with your name so we may acknowledge you as a Team Donor! Questions? Contact Lisa Barbian 380-0916.
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Save the date! VBS is coming and it will be a soaring adventure. Don’t miss it from July 8 to 12.
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Youth Education News
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Is your child in 4th grade? Is he or she ready to receive his First Communion? Well then, join us for First Communion instruction, Sundays at 11:30 a.m. beginning February 26. To sign up, talk with Pastor Jennifer so that we can have enough supplies.
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| Sunday School News |
We currently have an online survey about adding a possible additional time for Sunday School during the regular school year. If you are interested in taking this online survey, please email Sue Ahlf at sue@mounthopelutheranchurch.org and she will email you with the link.
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Sunday School - Today after the service, you will find your children in the following rooms: 3K & 4K —Garden Sprouts (Room 103); Temple Tales (118-120); Noah’s Art (102-104); Big Bible Bang (Youth Room); Manna-facturing (kitchen); Cinema on the Mount (114-116).
Registration and information forms were sent home in August. If you need a registration form and/or the information sheets, you may find them in front of the window of the church office or click here to download a pdf form.
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One-on-one mentors - Do you remember someone in your life when you grew up who cared about you so much that they showed you God’s love? Well, here’s an opportunity to do the same for our Affirmation of Baptism (AoB) students this year. We are looking for one-on-one mentors who will commit to meeting with our 6th, 7th and 8th grade students one Sunday each month. We are looking for people who are open to listening and helping students express their faith, pray for them, and care for them. We invite you to pray about this opportunity to see if God is calling you to this powerful ministry. If you are interested please contact Pastor Jennifer at 414-541-9500 or jennifer@mounthopelutheranchurch.org
Also check out our Jr. High Yah!
On these nights we will focus on service or fellowship, to help strengthen our relationships with one another, and share God's love with the world.
All AoB and Jr. High Yah! Meets on Sundays from 4 to 5:30 p.m.
AoBers
Want to listen to the sermon from Sunday? Click the Worship tab and then find the Sunday sermon you are looking for.
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SR YAH!
All youth are invited to
for a complete activity calendar
YAH! will meet EVERY Sunday night from 7-9 p.m. in the Gasworks.
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Mission Team Annual Spaghetti Dinner & Auction on Saturday, March 3, 4:30-7:00 p.m. Treat your family to a delicious meal of spaghetti, salad, garlic bread and yummy desserts. The cost is $5 per ticket (children 2 and under are free). You can purchase tickets on February 12, 19, and 26 after church services. We’ll have lots to bid on at the Silent Auction. If you would like to donate items for the auction, we are asking for services (like tax prep), themed baskets, and groups of items that could be put into a basket. Please mark with your name so we may acknowledge you as a Team Donor! Questions? Contact Lisa Barbian 380-0916.
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| Our Littlest Ones |
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Nursery
A staffed Nursery is provided during the 10:00 a.m. worship for children up to 3 years old.
The Nursery is located in the lower level Room 117 and is equipped with a pager system. You will be silently buzzed if your child(ren) need(s) you.
Children's bulletins are available for our youngest worshippers who would like to draw pictures and color during the worship service. Look for them on at the entry tables.
Busy Bags are available to use during worship. If you don't see them, ask a Greeter for assistance.
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Teddy Bear Ministry
Do you kno someone who needs a hug? A lift? Or the presence of God's Love? Feel free to take a bear from one of the pews and fill out and submit the attached card in the offering plate when it is passed. We pray that this small measure of concern might bring comfort to someone who needs it.
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The nursery is looking for push toys appropriate for beginner walkers (ages 1-2). If you have such a toy that is in good shape and you are no longer using, please consider donating it our nursery. Also, any Fisher-Price people for children ages 0-3 would greatly appreciated.
The nursery is also in need of a Pack and Play portable crib and a portable folded changing pad. If you have either of these items that are gently used, please consider donating it to our nursery.
You can put these in the big blue box located in the Fireside Room or in the nursery. Thank you!
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| Good Samaritan Outreach Center |
Hungry Lion GROOOWWWWWLLLLLLL.
Have you been feeding the Hungry Lion? Food is always good…so are cleaning supplies. Did you know one of the most popular spots at the food pantry is the book shelf? Got some books you’re done with? Pass them along. Especially appreciated are Bibles. We’ll be collecting Bibles for GSOC during Lent.
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| Serenity Inn |
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Serenity Inn - provides homeless and addicted individuals an opportunity to improve their lives in a pleasant and supportive environment. We are committed to prepare and serve the Fellowship Meal on the third Sunday evening of the month at Serenity Inn.
A great big thank you goes out to all the volunteers that have been providing dinner to the men at Serenity Inn. Mt. Hope provides fellowship dinner the third Sunday of each month. Sign-up sheets and open dates can be found on the sign up bulletin board. Contact Meghan Matranga at mmatranga@wi.rr.com or 477-7939 if you would like info.
Mt. Hope serves a Fellowship Dinner the third Sunday of every month. The 2012 sign-up sheets are now posted on the bulletin board near the elevators! If you would like information, or have questions feel free to contact Meghan Matranga at mmatranga@wi.rr.com or 414-477-7939.
Currently, here are the open dates for the next few months:
Monday March 5, Tuesday March 6, Friday March 9, Wednesday March 14, Tuesday March 20, Monday March 26, Thursday March 29, Friday March 30, Saturday March 31, Monday April 2, Friday April 13, Saturday April 14, Tuesday April 17, Thursday April 19, Monday April 23, Sunday April 29, Monday April 30.
The on line calendar is also up to date. A number of these open dates could be filled regularly – let me know if you know of a group (or individual) that may be interested in becoming “a regular”.
Mike Demeter
Fellowship Dinner Coordinator
414-712-4857
Winter is approaching and once again we have an opportunity to help the residents at Serenity Inn fill their supply closets. Please see the flyer in today’s bulletin. Men’s winter coats and winter gear (gloves, caps, etc.) sizes L and X-L are also needed. We will be collecting these items on October 16. Thanks for your generosity for this ministry! Contact Meghan Matranga, 414-477-7939 or mmatranga@wi.rr.com if you have questions.
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| Hephatha Lutheran Church |
Hephatha Help!
Hephatha - Signup sheetsfor 2012 are posted. Our next visit is March 25th when the youth are planning to serve.
Other dates are June 24, Aug. 19, Oct. 14 and Dec. 9. Call Kathy 414-543-4911 with questions.
This is a recurring event. A number of times each year we serve lunch to our Mission Partner friends at Hephatha Lutheran Church.
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It’s Cold Outside! Why not warm up with a pot of Meru coffee? Visit the table in the hallway to see what’s available. It’s an easy way to help people in need a world away.
Check out the Meru Coffee gift items. There are reasonably priced Packer baskets that contain a package of delicious coffee. The display table is in the hallway.
Justice never tasted so good!
Help farmers a world away to support their families. Coffee is available between services on Sundays or from the church office. Want a special gift basket for the holiday? Look for the request form on the table. For more information call Ellen Knowles 414-321-7688.
Have you seen the new "Pillow Packs" Each pack makes a single pot of coffee. |
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Third World Mission Store
Our main purpose is to provide Fair Trade markets for our Third World partners.
Take a walk down the hall and around the world. All totes are 25% off. Stop by and see all the new merchandise.
See the beautiful Mission Store items on the kiosk cart in the fireside room.
Spend $1 - Support a family for a day. That's what happens when you purchase items from the Third World Mission Store. Gift items are unique and always easy on the budget. Stop in the store for last minute gifts.
It's down the hall and around the world.
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| Within our Greater Milwaukee Synod and Community |
| Greater Milwaukee Synod Newsletter Link |
Lutheran World Relief - It’s time to start thinking about Health Kits now known as Personal Care Kits. January “White Sales” may have some bargains on light or medium-weight bath-size towels. If you’re getting new towels—donate your old towels (if they are still in like new condition). Donations of towels, toothbrushes, soap, sturdy combs and metal nail clippers can be put into the soap box in the Fireside Room.
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The LSS Assessment Center, a program of Lutheran Social Services has an ongoing need for both in-kind and/or monetary gifts to help teenage girls as they transition into foster care. The center is the first landing place for teen girls as they leave dangerous homes and prepare to enter foster care. Most teens arrive with no clothing or personal possessions. The center needs your help in providing clothing, personal hygiene products, bedding, and other items to every teen. If you can help, contact Ben at benjamin.york@lsswis.org or 414-425-3069.
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| Lutheran Social Services - In the wake of the devastating earthquake that destroyed tens of thousands of homes across Port au Prince and Western Haiti, the LSS Refugee program is preparing for the possibility of resettling Haitian families. With unexpectedly heavy arrivals of Burmese, Sudanese, and Iraqi families thus far in January, the LSS stockpile of furniture is dwindling. Items of particular need are beds, dressers, kitchen cooking items, and dinette sets. If you or your family have of any pieces of furniture or household items that you would like to donate, please contact the Community Resource Coordinator at byork90@lsswis.org, or 414-325-3164. |
WEST CENTRAL INTERFAITH: Do you know of an older adult in your neighborhood that is in need of some assistance? West Central Interfaith is a nonprofit organization that is here to help older adults in our community to remain living in their homes. Interfaith provides assistance with transportation, shopping, errands, friendly visits, and minor home chores.
If you would like to volunteer please call Interfaith at 414-774-1747.
Do you know of an older adult who would benefit from a little added reassurance? Call Interfaith at 414-220-8657 for information about their Telephone Reassurance program where volunteers call older adults each morning.
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This is a 'Day of Hope': These days when unemployment is high, services to the poor are being pared back, and poverty is growing, our Synod is committed to being present with Hope through a Christ child who became poor to live among us. Your prayers and special gifts to Outreach for Hope go to work in those churches serving the poorest communities of our Synod. You can support Outreach for Hope ministries with a gift sent to OFH, 1212 S. Layton Blvd., Milwaukee, WI 53215, or donate on-line at outreachforhope.org.
You are invited to the 2nd Annual Waukesha Musical Presentation in support of Outreach for Hope on February 19th from 3:00 to 4:30 p.m. with a reception to follow, hosted by First United Methodist Church, 121 Wisconsin Ave., Waukesha. The free will offering will serve through Outreach for Hope to support life-giving ministries with and among the poor in the communities of the Greater Milwaukee Synod.
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Coffee & Fellowship Hour is hosted today by
Third World Mission Store
All are invited to join us in the Fireside Room between 9:30 and 10:00 a.m. for coffee, juice, treats & fellowship.
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Altar Flowers are to the glory of God by
by Girl Scout Troop 1047 in appreciation for the use of the Youth Room for Girl Scout Meetings.
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The Altar Flower sign-up calendar for 2012 is posted on the bulletin board across from the church office. Please note the special occasion or dedication next to your name or call the church office with the information. The cost is $25 for two arrangements. Make checks payable to Mount Hope and note in the memo "Altar Flowers".
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