June 2017

Summer Worship Schedule

Outdoor Worship June 18th @ 9:00 am

Celebrate Father’s Day at Hope with worship

in the great outdoors! Bring your blanket if

you want to sit on the ground, or chairs will

be available for you. The Deacon’s will be

serving Root beer Floats after the worship

service in honor of our dads.

Grief Support Group on June 12th We all have to walk through some bewildering hard times in this life of constant change. Are you struggling with the pain of any kind of grief or loss? We don’t have to walk alone in our

grief. If you feel that sharing your experience with other sisters and brothers who are struggling would be helpful you are invited to attend a grief support group that will meet from 7:00 to 8:00 pm on the second Monday of each month. Pastor Steve will facilitate the group and give helpful resources and processes to work through the pain of loss.

Our summer worship schedule will remain the same (9:00am) along

with our coffee fellowship (8:30am). With the summer schedule,

Hope’s office hours will change a bit. We will remain open Monday

through Thursday from 9:00am - 4:00pm, but will be closed on

Fridays. There will be someone in the church office most Sunday

mornings from 8:30am - 10:30am. If you are in need of anything

outside of these hours, please leave a message at church (952) 492-

2099, or call Pastor Steve at (952) 210-6180.

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From Pastor Steve. . . “LUMINOUS DARKNESS”

If I say, “Surely the darkness will hide me

and the light become night around me,”

even the darkness will not be dark to you;

the night will shine like the day

for darkness is as light to you. - Psalm 139:11-12

Jesus invites disciples to follow in his way. "Follow me" is different from "here is a map" the

following happens moment by moment. Jesus leads us through, not around the changes and chances of life.

There is a kind of full solar of religion that is about bright comfort and claiming the victory so that you can have your

best life now, as one prominent prosperity preacher puts it. What could be wrong with that? The power of positive

thinking sells!

Of course glory is all well and good until the inevitable darkness descends. The really big spiritual question then

becomes what do you do with your pain? God lets us fall and in that falling we experience our own absurdity and

vulnerability. Then what do we do in that painful darkness? We can either embrace and accept our need of saving help

to lead us step by step. We can follow Jesus THROUGH the pain learning its lessons – or… we can use any number of

numbing strategies or we can distract ourselves. A few drinks, a few fantasies, a shopping spree, an eating binge,

judging and holding others in contempt, obsessive worry, obsessive anything.… These are a few of the ways we avoid

following Jesus through our painful darkness.

Some wise teachers of the way of Christ have used the paradoxical term “luminous darkness” to describe the experience

of apparent abandonment that is the way of the cross. Luminous darkness is that place of exile where there are not

answers but there is Presence.

“There is the falling and the rising from the fall,” said Julian of Norwich, “and both are the mercy of God.”

Carl Young said that “Knowing your own darkness is the best method for dealing with the darknesses of other people.”

I think it might also have been Carl Young who said ‘The places where we fall are the places where we can find pure

gold.”

The bible is unique in that it does not idealize the top as we all tend to do. It is the story of a God who is present

everywhere but only known and received at depth at the bottom. The God of the bible is the God of enslaved Semites,

the barren, and the excluded ones. (Look again at the core of Jesus’ teaching in Mathew 5 and 6) A fundamental theme

of the bible is that You meet God at the bottom. Stripped of power, prestige, and possessions we become open to grace.

That is just how it is.

Please consider and contemplate the poems. “The Guest House” and “Pillar of the Cloud” elsewhere in this month’s

newsletter.

May you have the courage to practice the presence of God in whatever darkness and pain you must face.

Pastor Steve

Date Description Expense Income Balance

10/27/2016 Barnd Electric-outdoor lighting $3,532 $6,676

11/29/2016 American Musical Supply-Amp $1,000 $5,676

11/29/2016 Praise Banners-Altar Cloths $1,339 $4,337

12/4/2016 Donation in Memory of Rod Boyd $2,139 $6,476

12/4/2016 Donation in Memory of Todd Oakes $500 $6,976

12/8/2016 Barnd Electric-outdoor lighting $5,970 $1,006

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Men of Hope The men’s group meets on the first Saturday of each month at The Feedmill Restaurant for breakfast. Mark your calendar for June 3rd @ 7:30 am, and feel free to invite anyone you know who might be looking for a new church home or some good Christian guys to hang out with.

The Guest House This being human is a guest house.

Every morning a new arrival.

A joy, a depression, a meanness,

some momentary awareness comes

as an unexpected visitor.

Welcome and entertain them all!

Even if they’re a crowd of sorrows,

who violently sweep your house

empty of its furniture,

still treat each guest honorably.

He may be clearing you out

for some new delight.

The dark thought, the shame, the malice,

meet them at the door laughing,

and invite them in.

Be grateful for whoever comes,

because each has been sent

as a guide from beyond.

Jalāl ad-Dīn Muhammad Rūmī,

The Pillar of the Cloud LEAD, Kindly Light, amid the encircling gloom Lead Thou me on! The night is dark, and I am far from home— Lead Thou me on! Keep Thou my feet; I do not ask to see The distant scene—one step enough for me. I was not ever thus, nor pray'd that Thou Shouldst lead me on.

I loved to choose and see my path, but now Lead Thou me on! I loved the garish day, and, spite of fears, Pride ruled my will: remember not past years.

So long Thy power hath blest me, sure it still. Will lead me on, O'er moor and fen, o'er crag and tor-rent, till The night is gone; And with the morn those angel faces smile Which I have loved long since, and lost awhile. ~John Henry Newman

What is FISH?

FISH stands for Families & Individuals Sharing Hope.

FISH fills the needs of people in Scott County by

networking with the faith community, businesses,

government agencies, service organizations & other non-

profits. FISH Partners post needs & also coordinate the

filling of the need by the network. Needs vary, anything

from home repairs, financial hardship, school and youth

support, transportation, nutrition, to household items. It

is all done by email! If you are interested in learning

more about FISH or receiving FISH emails contact

Sarah (slgavert@gmail.com), or you can go to the web-

site and register as an Affiliate of Hope Lutheran Church

(we are a Partner). www.fishpartnernetwork.org. The

second Thursday of every month FISH has a public

awareness meeting for networking around relevant

issues affecting communities and it is open

to anyone interested, more info can be

found on the website about these meetings.

Women of Hope will meet June 1st at 6:00

pm for a light supper and conversation in

Fellowship Hall at Hope.

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Happy Birthday to You! If an adult you know has a birthday in June, but

is not listed here, please call the church office at

492-2099.

1 Jamie Fremming

2 Christian Zappetillo

3 Leah Holmberg, Jill Staloch

5 Jason Felten, Dawn Doheny

7 Earl Nash

9 Roger Schnebly

10 Glenda Laffen, Christopher Dibble

11 Erica Major, Jenifer Forrey-Lecy

12 Matthew Timmons

15 Carime Burtzel

16 Laurie Herman

17 Nick Blume, Connie Crimi

19 Bethany Nissen

20 Ruth Aldrich

21 Kathy Smith, Sharon Fowser,

Steve McClellan

22 Wes Herman

23 Matt Bounds, Brenda Swanson

26 Dennis Smith

28 Clyde Leik

29 Amy Piotrowski, Ryan Doheny

30 Bryan Aldrich

We need your ideas for work projects for this years "God's Work. Our Hands." on September 10th (please take note of the date change). Do you have a neighbor in need of help? A house in need of painting, or a yard in need of landscaping? Is there a business or area in Jordan that need sprucing up? Are there community organizations that need help?

E-mail or call the church office with your ideas at 492-2099 or officeassistant@hope-jordan.org by June 30. Include a name, contact information, and what needs to be done. We'll take it from there.

Garage Sale "Pricers" For those of you who like to price garage sale

items-we have quite a few wonderful items waiting to be priced down in the Sunday School area. Stop

in at your convenience, bring a friend, or your student, and price away!

God's Work. Our Hands. Request for Nominations

Lawn Mowers Still

Needed…

Please sign-up on the poster in

the narthex, or give the church

office a call at 952-492-2099 to

check for the available dates.

Need to activate the prayer chain?

Contact Sarah Gavert at:

slgavert@gmail.com

(952) 492-6102

Congratulations Class of 2017!

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Kacie Conrady: I will be attending Bemidji State University and will be majoring in Nursing.

Maddie Engel: I will be attending Augustana University in Sioux Falls, S.D.

Miranda Fossen: I will attend Normandale Community College.

Ashley Freund: I plan to attend University of Minnesota - Crookston in the fall. I will major in Exercise Science and Wellness to pursue a career in Physical Therapy. I will also be playing basketball for the UMC Golden Eagles.

Jesse Knox: I plan to attend the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul, where I will be majoring in Engineering.

Allison Leik: I plan to attend North Dakota State University and major in nursing.

Jenna Leonard: I will be attending St. Olaf College in Northfield, MN. I'll be studying music education and linguistics.

Quentin McDermid: I will be attending Itasca Community College in Grand Rapids, Mn. and majoring in education/media specialist. I’ll also be playing football & baseball for the Itasca Vikings.

Nelson Morlock: After graduating from Chaska High School, I'm taking a gap year to tour with the Minnesota BoyChoir in France and Spain, study for 6 months in Salamanca, Spain, and record music and play gigs with my dad. I'll be attending Earlham College, a Quaker school in Indiana, beginning in the fall of 2018.

Rylee Newton: I will be attending The College of St. Scholastica in Duluth where I will double major in Nursing and Spanish.

Brynn Sieve: I plan to attend St. Thomas University and major in Business.

Brooke Sievers: I plan on attending South Dakota State University in Brookings, South Dakota and will be pursuing a degree in Early Childhood Education.

*Our 2017 graduates will be recognized during the June 11th worship service!

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Feed My Starving Children Service Event

82 BOXES

PACKED!

17,712

MEALS!

49

kids

fed

for a

year!

$239 Donated

by Hope!

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~ To Our Hope Family - You are invited to celebrate Miranda Fossen's high school graduation at a party in her honor, at Hope Lutheran Church, on Saturday, June 10, from 3:00-7:00 pm. ~Kathy Templin, Miranda & Cody Fossen

~ KingsPath Senior Living - This new senior living apartment community is physically connected to the new Ridgeview Health Campus in Belle Plaine, Mn. KingsPath Senior Living will include 55 units, a community room, chapel and a pub. The 55 unit facility will consist of 1 and 2 bedroom floor plans in a three story building with underground parking and storage. Now leasing for October 1, 2017 move in! Learn more at www.mykingspathbp.org or call 952-873-4760.

June 4 June 11 June 18 (Outdoor) June 25

Greeter Van Garven’s Van Garven’s Roberts’ Roberts’

2 Usher Families

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Comm. Clean-up Van Garven’s Van Garven’s ———— ————

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Provide Treats Narum’s

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Media Specialist Carter Narum ———— XXX ————

Acolyte Jaina Lower Emily Luskey Abby Oehlerking Michelle Pekarna

June Service Team Schedule

News of our Members & Community

John Jr. & Danielle Tieben ~

John and Danielle are a busy couple with three young

children, Samantha (5), James (almost 3) and William

(almost 2 months). John is a family physician and

Danielle is currently a stay at home Mom (elementary teacher). They enjoy outdoor activities, running and

golf. Watching movies and listening to music are also

high on their list. Stop and introduce yourself to them!

John Sr. & Barbara Tieben ~

John and Barbara are an active couple with three adult children and 10 grandchildren and have lived in

Jordan since 1982. They have also lived in Georgia, California, Alaska and Shakopee. John loves exercise,

biking, golfing, walking and fishing. Barb loves to walk, knit, bike, read, Zumba, bird watch and attend the theatre and concerts. They both enjoy playing with their grandchildren. Make an opportunity to

introduce yourselves to them.

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Youth & Family Stuff

Mark Your Calendars for VBS this Summer August 7th ~ 10th This year’s theme is “Cave Quest”. . . Following Jesus: The Light of the World. Each summer we use a theme-based VBS program that teaches God’s word through fun and exciting activities. The curriculum utilizes games, music, drama, storytelling, art projects, & snacks to help children discover God’s love. We welcome anyone who would love to be part of the planning team. Please contact the VBS coordinator, Kelly Lorenz. . . .

(kellyl@themustardseedinc.com), if you are interested in being involved.

New Prague Pizza Ranch Event ~ Monday, June 5th 5:00-7:30pm Come and enjoy a night of pizza where our Mission Trip kiddos will be greeting and serving YOU!! Our group will get a portion of the proceeds from that evening PLUS tips which will go towards our Red Lake Reservation mission trip! So, grab your family and friends and come join us for a night of pizza and fellowship!!

Mission Trip Car Wash ~ Sunday, June 25th @ Hope Support our 2017 High School Mission Trip on Sunday, June 25th by having your car washed! Before, during, and after worship our team will be busy washing to make your vehicle sparkling clean!! This is a free will donation and all $$ will go entirely for the 2017 Red Lake Reservation Mission Trip fund. Thank you for your support!

Garden Of Hope News. . . Garden season is upon us and it is time to start car-

ing for our garden and signing up helpers to weed,

and harvest our bounty. If you would like to help with

the garden this spring/summer, please contact the

church office at 492-2099 or office@hope-jordan.org

And a big Thank You to Steve Hennen who will be

tilling the garden for us again this year!

Your Garden Committee,

Myrna Rieck and Joyce Roberts

(492-2558) (492-2019)

Hope Lutheran Council Minutes ~ May 15, 2017

Meeting called to order 7:05 pm by Curt Wicklund

Present: Dave Holzer, Deb Barker, Curt Wicklund, Kyle Narum, Tammy Schleifer, Lynda Schaumberg, Leah Holmberg Devotions:

Agenda Approved

March Minutes Approved

Shared Ministry Report: Lynda Schaumberg:

Lynda Schaumberg’s last day will be June 1st.Plans are underway for the mission trip. Feed My Starving Children end of the year party was a great success with 60 people attending. There has been an updated report done for Hopes gift inventory. The program has been made more user friendly. There has been a Thrivent Action Plan accepted for the startup money for the garden. The garden has been tilled. Garage sale items are being collected for the sale on July 13 – 15. Gods Work Our Hands is looking for one more committee member.

Financial Reports: Written report

Deacons Report: Written report

BOYEM Report: Youth programs are wrapping up. There is a need for more parent volunteers. A lead for the Operation Christmas Child program is needed.

Trustees Report:

Pastor Report:

Old Business: There will be a new sign placed closer to the road advertising Praise the Children.

New Business:

Meeting adjourned 7:48 PM

Next meeting June 19, 2017

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Recycling at Hope

What can you bring in to have recycled at Hope?

1. Ink Cartridges - Hope receives $ in exchange for ink cartridges. This goes to our

general fund.

2. Pop Cans - $ raised goes to our youth fund.

3. Pop Can Tabs - Recycling centers send $ to the Ronald

McDonald Houses.

4. Paper - Recycled through trash collection.

5. Eye Glasses - Donated to the Lions Club for distribution to

those in need.

6. Crayola ColorCycle Program - Drop off all used markers

you may have around the house or when you are cleaning out

desks/lockers/classrooms (dry erase, sharpies, even non-

Crayola brands). A drop-off box will be located in the narthex.

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~Prayer Concerns of Our Family and Friends~

Claire Olivia Lindell - multiple health issues Brett Schaumburg - hemophilia

Amy Johns - complications from kidney stones Roger - back fusion

Grant - multiple heath problems Mary Jo - brain cancer

Kathy - cancer Dave S - health issues

Mary Ann - throat cancer Kathy - heart condition

Helen M - renal failure Jen - colon cancer

Alice - bone cancer Paul L - cancer

Rev Ben - congestive heart failure Penny - breast cancer

Beth - breast cancer, radiation treatment Jerry - cancer

Clarence - failing health Pam - ovarian cancer

Lexyn - continued clear scans Donna - broken wrist

Del - Pneumonia

Those struggling with addiction issues

~Pray for those who mourn~

Kari and Paul Schmidt as they mourn the loss of Kari's Aunt Margorie Sandmann.

~Pray for the following ministries & fellowship groups~

Pastor Steve and his ministry, F.I.S.H., Grief Support Group, Men of Hope, Women of Hope

Hope’s Garage Sale July 13-15th Please keep your church in mind as you do your

Spring cleaning this year! We will once again be

having a garage sale this summer, and are in need

of gently used items to sell. This year we are

allowing our volunteers to allocate proceeds from

the sale to their choice of needs around the church.

For every shift worked, each person can designate

$25 of the proceeds to what ever they wish.

Choices include: mission trip, garden, families

moving forward, Christian car care fund, library,

KOK program, VBS, Adult Education, H2H, 5/6

Youth Group, etc. Any proceeds above and beyond

will go to Hope’s general fund. We are now taking

donations! If you are interested in being involved

with the planning, please

contact our volunteer

coordinator, Sarah Gavert at

952-492-2099,

officeassistant@hope-

jordan.org.

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June 2017

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1

7:00pm AA

2

12:00pm Engel-

Fellowship Hall

3

4

8:30am Coffee

Fellowship

9:00am Worship

5

5:00-7:30pm

Mission Trip

Fundraiser-New

Prague Pizza Ranch

6:30pm Knitters

6

5:00pm CoDA

7:00pm AA

7 8

7:00pm AA

9 10

10:00am Fossen-

Fellowship Hall

11

8:00am Trustees

8:30am Coffee

Fellowship

9:00am Worship

Graduate

Recognition

10:15am Deacons

12

7:00pm Grief

Support Group

13

5:00pm CoDA

7:00pm AA

14 15

7:00pm AA

16 17

18

8:30am Coffee

Fellowship

9:00am Outdoor

Worship

10:15am Root Beer

Floats

19

6:30pm Knitters

7:00pm Council

20

5:00pm CoDA

7:00pm AA

21

6:00pm BOYEM

22

7:00pm AA

23 24

25

8:30am Coffee

Fellowship &

Mission Trip Car

Wash Fundraiser

9:00am Worship

26 27

5:00pm CoDA

7:00pm AA

28 29

7:00pm AA

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Thank you to all of the "Men of Hope" that provided the food, did the cooking, served the meal, or helped with the clean up for the Mother's Day Breakfast. It was very well attended. And from what we could tell, also well enjoyed. A very special "Thank You" to Curt Wicklund for again coordinating this whole event. The free will offering donations that went to Families Moving Forward amounted to $209. Thanks to everyone that attended the breakfast for your generosity. ~Denny Lindell