Official Publication of Hope Lutheran Church, Cedar Hill, TX November, 2014 Volume XXVIII Issue 11

Mission Statement: To discover and respond to our call

TO KNOW JESUS TO FOLLOW JESUS TO SERVE JESUS in unique ministries.

Church

972.291.7902

Fax 972.291.7902

Pastors

Joel & Wendy Berthelsen

pastor.joel@sbcglobl.net

pastor.wendy@sbcglobal.net

Choir Director

Joe Liberatore

Organist

Sanctuary Choir Accompanist

Piano Accompanist

Open

Secretary

Karine Samer

hopesecretary@sbcglobal.net

Heralds Editor

Karine Samer

hopesecretary@sbcglobal.net

Church Council

Officers

President

Candy Moltz - 972.723.2932

President-Elect

Raymond Luster- 214.789.3030

Secretary

Nancy Yedlowski -

972.2793-1179

Members at Large

Open

Pat Foster - 972.351.9321

Joe Kyle - 972.296.6244

Ed Longstreet - 972.230.3506

Kathy Purkiss - 972.223.6509

Appointees

Treasurer

Kathy Still - 972.293.8016

Financial Secretary

Kathy Longstreet -972.230.3506

The Asante Children’s Choir is Coming

January 25th

The Asante Children’s Choir is coming to Hope Lutheran on Sunday

morning, January 25th.

What is the Asante Children’s Choir?

“Asante” is a Swahili word translated “Thank You” in English. The Asante Chil-

dren’s Choir is made up of children from East Africa, a region recovering from

years of civil war and genocide that have claimed millions of lives leaving thou-

sands of children and women as orphans and widows. The 22 person choir is

dedicated to spreading love, hope and joy while raising awareness for the desper-

ate plight of orphans and other vulnerable children.

The children who have been rescued from some of life’s most difficult circum-

stances take pride in expressing gratitude through their music. Their perform-

ances are the true testimonies and living “Thank-You” notes sung to everyone

who has invested in their lives giving them great pride and hope for a brighter

future.

The children’s songs and dancing will inspire you. More than this, their faith in

the Lord Jesus will inspire you. Start inviting people now. Let’s fill the church!

Pastor Joel

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November Adult Sunday School

November 2nd Modes of Discipleship… the discipleship landscape.

November 9th Boulay Anne: a modern day parable of Romans 6-8

November 16th Romans 6

November 23rd Romans 7

November 30th Romans 8

Pastor Wendy will lead our class on November 2nd. Pastor Joel will tell the story of Boulay Anne on November

9th. The next three weeks will be spent using the parable to mine the depths of Romans 6-8.

Joint Thanksgiving Service

At First Methodist Church

November 26th

7:00 PM

First Methodist, Good Shepherd Episcopal, Hope Lutheran, Thanksgiving Tabernacle Bible Fellowship, and Rock

of Faith Family Church are all invited to come together November 26th to declare that we are not a people who can

be so blessed and yet so silent in thanksgiving.

You can give thanks anywhere. But you can not make a declarative statement just anywhere. People do not know

what happens in your house. Come together in the House of God on Thanksgiving Eve and it will be crystal clear

what you have gathered to do.

Come make a statement. Declare to our community that we are not a people who are ungrateful.

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Spiritual Growth and Training Opportunities

We are being trained by Jesus ... as His disciples ... to be missionaries ... in order to transform the

world wherever we are day to day!

We are encouraged to "press on" in "knowing Jesus" as if we wanted to win an Olympic race

(Philippians 3:7-14) ... with perseverance, persistence, practicing, putting our energy toward this end.

This is the most important goal in life. Jesus has paid the price with His life to forgive your sins. He

has risen from the dead and is alive right now and therefore, ever lives so that He can be alive in your

life right now... to share in relationship with you and be sufficient for all that is needed in life. Let's

"press on" to know Jesus!

Over the years, I have seen people become POWERFUL KINGDOM PEOPLE of Jesus through opportunities

like the following! All newcomers are welcome!

Listen and Get to Know Jesus ... Reading and Studying the entire Bible over three years: Timothy Project Bi-

ble Study, Wednesdays, 7:00-8:15PM. Recognize the personal practical voice of Jesus in His word. Learn a simple

thorough study method to fully understand Scripture. Practice praying. Get to know Jesus. No Bible experience

needed. All newcomers welcome. Taught by Pastor Wendy. “All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teach-

ing, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the servant of God may be thoroughly equipped for

every good work.” 2 Timothy 3:16-17 (hence, the name: “Timothy Project”)

Wednesday evenings: 6:15 PM Quiet Worship (Come as you are able!) & 6:45 PM Holy Communion Thursdays, The Apprentice Series, 6:30PM: Using Scripture, soul training exercises, comfortable conversation

and the book “The Good and Beautiful God,” this is an awesome opportunity to deepen our prayer lives, hear per-

sonally from Jesus in His word and allow Him to transform our words, thoughts, character, actions and habits into

His image.

In addition, see the latest focus for ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL!

FAMILY SUNDAY SCHOOL continues, following worship on Sunday mornings. We are training parents to nur-

ture the faith of their children in the home, practicing FAITH FIVE (a way of doing family devotions for all ages)

and other family-oriented scriptural and discipleship resources!

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November Birthdays

Kathy Longstreet 11/02

Alex Still 11/03

Clay York 11/04

Gene Janke 11/06

Wayne Wooley 11/07

Timothy Gaultney 11/18

Jack Trousdale 11/18

Bill Knoll 11/19

Carolee Juergens 11/24

Wendy Berthelsen 11/26

November Anniversaries

Mike & Kathy Purkiss 11/12

Samuel & Anandi Mohan 11/14

Clay & Barbara York 11/24

Keith & Diane Pleasants 11/30

November’s

Anniversaries & Birthdays

INVESTING IN

THE KINGDOM:

From January, 2014 to the end of September, 2014:

Hope has taken in $131,196

Hope has spent $140,105

Net Income $ <8,909>

Available for operations $9,371

Send Us Your Favorite or

Most Significant Bible Verses

Each month we are featuring, in the Hope Women’s

Page, Bible Verses that the ladies of Hope consider

a favorite or as significant in their lives. We would

like you to share your verses with our readers.

Please send your verses to Karine Samer at hopese-

cretary@sbcglobal.net or leave it in her mail box at

church.

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Prayers and Words of Encouragement

Our love and prayers go

to Marci Aberg and

family as Duane Aberg

went be with the Lord

October25 .

Our homebound members and friends enjoy

visits, calls and cards. Please take a few min-

utes out for those who can no longer get out

and about.

Recovering at home ~

Kathy Longstreet

1513 Cripple Creek Court

DeSoto, TX 75115-5300

972.230.3506

Email: illinoistexans@sbcglobal.net

In the hospital ~ no one

These members appreciate your prayers and

words of encouragement.

Marian Black

Horizon Bay

355 W. Westchester Pkwy, #A207

Grand Prairie, TX 75052

214.235.0371

Marv Christensen

812 Vince Lane

DeSoto, TX 75115-4410

972.223.5172

Email address: marvinchristensen@att.net

Joanna Snow

The Sterling House

1771 Country Club Drive

Mansfield, TX 76063

Mailing Address: 21 Devon Court

Mansfield, Texas 76063-4890

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Matthew 11:28-30 ~ 28 “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. 29 Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. 30 For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.”

Contributor: Nina Griggs

LADIES---SAVE THE DATE

The annual Ladies Christmas Brunch will be held Sat-

urday, December 6 at 10:00 AM in the Hope Fellow-

ship Hall. The theme this year will be “Christmas

Lights”.

A silent auction will be conducted to raise funds to sup-

port our missionaries. Contributions for the auction

such as baked goods, Christmas decorations, works of

art, and arts and crafts are welcome. Please consider

what special creations you can donate to help the mis-

sionaries Hope Women have been supporting continue

their work. The Gaultney family, who are members of

our church, is currently in England where Victor is in-

volved with Wycliffe Bible Translators. Debbie Bun-

ting is headquartered in Colorado Springs where she

produces educational Christian films. The Gerharts are

in Zimbabwe.

A brunch will be served and ladies may bring favorite

finger desserts.

A sign-up sheet will be on the

bulletin board in the narthex.

Invite your friends to join us in

this celebration of God’s great-

est gift to us.

Thanksgiving is just around the corner. Our Hope

Annual Thanksgiving Dinner will be

November 23rd. Check the bulletin

board for details and the sign up sheet.

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Sunday Schedule:

Sunday School ~ 9:00 AM

Worship ~ 10:00 AM

Children’s Sunday School ~ 11:15 PM

Wednesday Night Activities:

Bible Study 6:15 PM

Silent Worship 6:15 PM

Confirmation 6:30 PM

Holy Communion 6:45 PM

Choir Rehearsal 7:00 PM

Timothy Project 7:00 PM

Thursday: Apprentice Series 6:30 PM

Friday: Hope Prayer Time at Church 10:00 PM

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

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2 3 4 5 6 7 8

9 10 11

Faith Circle

7:30 PM

12 13 14 15

16 Thankgiving

Offering

Council Meeting

11:15 AM

17 18 19 20 21 22

23 Hope Annual

Thanksgiving

Dinner 11:30AM

24 25 26 Thanksgiv-

ing Service

7PM

No Wednesday

Night Activities

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28 29

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Church Planting & House

Church Conference

Abida Mission Festival

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Hope

Lutheran

Church 917 Straus Road

Cedar Hill Texas 75104

www.hopelutheran.net

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