Hope Lutheran Church

Hope's Happenings
The Newsletter for Hope Lutheran Church

March 2005

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This month’s HOPE’S HAPPENINGS is made possible by Ralph and Sharlie Mullin.

Several families have given money to pay for the printing and mailing of our newsletter for the coming months and we thank them for their support: Ralph and Sharlie Mullin, Dale and Lisa Deahn, Bob and Margie Webster, Lynn and Carolyn Fiegl.

“Warm up America Program” On the bulletin board near the office there is an article about the Craft Yarn Council looking for afghans for their, “Warm Up America” program. They require 49 rectangles measuring 7”X9”, either knitted or crocheted. If you can help out by making some rectangles, perhaps we can have a “put together” party when we get 49 pieces. Also please note that smaller, baby afghans are needed too. If you have a question, please speak with Judy Strobele.

February 8, 2005
Dear Pastor Kattermann,
Your message in “Hope’s Happenings” this month has brought to mind for us what receiving it all these years has meant to us.
First of all-we have been uplifted and encouraged time after time by your column to the people of Hope. During times when we were without a Pastor (which have been many) it was so important to know how constant things were at Hope – and especially, knowing you were still at the helm, so to speak. We rejoiced with the congregation over the joys and accomplishments-and carried the concerns in our prayers.
The newsletter has kept us informed of illnesses of “old” friends there as well as the births, deaths,etc.
We have always felt like “Special” rather than “former”. For that we Thank you all. We have continually mentioned to friends here over the years about Hope sending the Newsletter “after all these years”-such a special thing for us!
We consider it a real honor to sponsor a months Newsletter. Please find our check enclosed with our Sincere Thanks for all the previous received.
“Hope Lutheran – a Family of Caring” says it all.
With Love,
Carolyn (Fiegl)

February 11, 2005
Dear Friends at Hope,

Thank you all so much for your cards, your phone calls and especially your prayers. You have shown that Hope is a true family! It is indeed a privilege to know your love and to receive strength from your caring.
Thank you all for being there for us.
Love,
Sharlene

On February 13th, Sydney Judith, daughter of Michael and Tricia (Raiser) Schrock became a child of God through the Sacrament of Holy Baptism. We pray that the Holy Spirit will continue to guide Sydney and her family in the coming years. Sydney’s godparents are Kristen Raiser and James Schrock.

We sincerely thank Dave North, Gary Rung and Brian Smith for helping out with our Shrove Tuesday and Ash Wednesday worship services while Pastor was away. Thanks also to all of the men who prepared and served our Shrove Tuesday meal: Brian Smith, Gary Rung, Dave North, Geoff Milks, Len Dressel, Al Boldt and Guy Sisson.

BAKE SALE
On Sunday, March 20th, Thrivent and the Stewardship Committee are sponsoring a Bake Sale. The funds raised will
be matched by Thrivent and used for current bills. If you are not able to bake or purchase baked goods, monetary donations to the bake sale will also be matched. Thank you in advance for your support.

On Palm Sunday, March 20th, at 7:00pm the Pioneer Association of Churches will be presenting their annual Cantata at the First Baptist Church in Arcade. Anyone who enjoys singing is invited to be a part of this group. The rehearsals will be held on Sunday, March 6th and 13th from 2:00-4. There will be a reception following and each church is asked to furnish six dozen cookies.

THANK YOU FOR TAKING THE TIME ON SHROVE TUESDAY

To the men of Hope,

THANK YOU FOR…..
the good food, the fellowship, the thoughtfulness, the message – both written and oral, and for an enjoyable Shrove Tuesday. Keep up the good work and Keep smiling!!!
Your friend, Judy S.

If you would like to place a flower in the church sanctuary for Easter, you may do so by filling out an order blank. Blanks are on the desk near the entry door and should be returned to the church office by March 15th.

DAILY BIBLE READINGS

March 6, 2005
Fourth Sunday in Lent
Su 1 Samuel 16:1-13
Psalm 23
Ephesians 5:8-14
John 9:1-41

M Isaiah 59:9-19
Tu Isaiah 42:14-21
W Matthew 9:27-34
Th Isaiah 60:17-22
F Acts 9:1-20
Sa Psalm 146:3-9

March 13, 2005
Fifth Sunday in Lent
Su Ezekiel 37:1-14
Psalm 130
Romans 8:6-11
John 11:1-45

M 1 Kings 17:17-24
Tu 2 Kings 4:18-37
W Matthew 22:23-33
Th Jeremiah 32:1-9, 36-41
F Ephesians 2:1-10
Sa Psalm 143

HOLY WEEK
March 20, 2005
Sunday of the Passion | Palm Sunday
Su Matthew 21:1-11
Psalm 118: 1-2, 19-29
Isaiah 50:4-9a
Psalm 31:9-16
Philippians 2:5-11
Matthew 26:14-27:66

M John 12:1-11
Tu John 12:20-36
W John 13:21-32

THE THREE DAYS
March 24, 2005
Maundy Thursday
Exodus 12:1-4 [5-10] 11-14
Psalm 116:1-2, 12-19
1 Corinthians 11:23-26
John 13:1-17, 31b-35

March 25, 2005
Good Friday
Isaiah 52:13-53:12
Psalm 22
Hebrews 10:16-25
or Hebrews 4:14-16; 5:7-9
John 18:1-19:42

March 26, 2005
Holy Saturday
Job 14:1-14
March 26, 2005
The Resurrection of Our Lord
Vigil of Easter
Sa Genesis 1:1—2:4a
Psalm 136:1-9, 23-36
Genesis 7:1-5, 11-18; 8:6-18; 9:8-13
Psalm 46
Genesis 22:1-18
Psalm 16
Exodus 14:10-31; 15:20-21
Exodus 15:1b-13, 17-18
Isaiah 55:1-11
Isaiah 12:2-6
Proverbs 8:1-8, 19-21; 9:4b-6
or Baruch 3:9-15, 32—4:4
Psalm 19
Ezekiel 36:24-28
Psalm 42 and Psalm 43
Ezekiel 37:1-14
Psalm 143
Zephaniah 3:14-20
Psalm 98
Jonah 3:1-10
Jonah 2:1-3 [4-6] 7-9
Deuteronomy 31:19-30
Deuteronomy 32:1-4, 7, 36a, 43a
Daniel 3:1-29
Song of the Three Young Men 3:35-65 Romans 6:3-11
Psalm 114
Matthew 28:1-10

March 27, 2005
The Resurrection of Our Lord
Easter Day
Su Acts 10:34-43
or Jeremiah 31:1-6
Psalm 118:1-2, 14-24
Colossians 3:1-4
or Acts 10:34-43
John 20:1-18
or Matthew 28:1-10

March 27, 2005
Easter Evening
Su Isaiah 25:6-9
Psalm 114
1 Corinthians 5:6b-8
Luke 24:13-49

M Exodus 14:10-31; 15:20-21
Tu Joshua 3:1-17
W Matthew 28:1-10
Th Song of Solomon 2:3-15
F Colossians 3:1-17
Sa Exodus 15:1-18

Beginning next month, Jen Blackwell will be gathering information for the newsletter. If you have any information for the newsletter, please have it to Jen by the 20th of the month. We thank Jen for her willingness to help and we also thank Linda Miller for her help in assembling the newsletter each month.

OUR GOALS FOR 2005

What can you do to help the ministry of Hope Lutheran this year – 2005?

Faithful long time members: vision, hearing, rides, friendly call
-Bible Studies
-Bulletins sent
-Eucharist

Encourage cross generational relations:
-Help and encourage kids to have
relationships with older folks
-Encourage families with children to
sit with seniors
-Have a grandparents and adopt a
grandparents day in Sunday School
-Older folks adopt a grandchild,
especially if yours are not near by

Establish and encourage relationship with other ELCA parishes
-Encourage new conference/Synod
participation from Hope
-Olean
-Warsaw??? Just a twinkle in the
Bishop’s eye

Spiritual gifts abound within Hope:
-What are yours – oh yes, YOU do
have some
-Encourage and aid people to
discover those gifts
-Be sure and tell people when you
see those gifts in them

Ask your college kids to:
-Stay connected and write a letter
for the newsletter to let us know
how things are going for them
away at school

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