Events and News

 

Renewal of Wedding Vows

Sunday, February 12 at 10:15 under the gazebo in the Prayer Garden. You are invited to bring your Valentine for a brief service re-affirming your love and commitment.

Medical Missions

Jan and John Burdick are going to Guatemala on their annual medical mission. They are collecting children’s vitamins and small toys. Items are needed by February 13.

Confirmation Information Session

Confirmation is the process by which young persons are instructed in the faith and invited to become fully participating members of the church. Youth in grades 7-12 and their parents are invited to an information session on Sunday, February 19, 4:00 PM in the Rainbow Room. Confirmation classes will be held on Sundays 4-5 PM February 27-May 6.

Faith Like Potatoes

Clips from this movie have been shown as a part of the current sermon series. We’ll show the whole movie Sunday, February 19, at 6:30 PM in the worship center. Come watch the whole story of Angus Buchan’s life unfold. Bring a favorite dessert to share.

Adult Mission Trip

The SOH Missions Committee is looking into an incredible opportunity for a bold mission trip in Rocky Point, Mexico. “One Mission” coordinates and supports 3 day house builds in Puerto Penasco, building simple residences for families who live in poverty virtually next door to this resort community. Check out their website which has videos of work projects and their secure RV/camping area. The Missions Committee is looking at joining a 3 day build Thursday, March 22 through Sunday, March 25th. We would travel together, build together, and worship together. Contact Mike Eyer for further information.

Habitat for Humanity

Build dates for Spirit of Hope: February 4 and March 17.SOH also has responsibility for lunch on February 4. For further details, see the February newsletter or contact Paul Simonson.

Lenten Season

A new sermon series, Walking Toward the Cross, will begin February 26.

The Passion of the Christ will be shown at 7:00 PM in the sanctuary on Tuesday, February 28 as we begin the season of Lent and again on Tuesday, April 3 as we move through the days of Holy Week. (This movie is rated R for its graphic content and is not suitable for young children)

Ash Wednesday: The sanctuary will be open for a time of individual silent reflection and prayer from 6:30-7:30 AM and noon-1 PM and a Taize-syle worship service at 6:30 PM February 28. Imposition of ashes available at all three times.

Good Friday: Worship service at 6:30 PM April 6

Financial Peace University

Monday evenings at 6:30 PM starting January 16. Student resources/membership $99 each. Plan to
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A Life Worth Living

Sundays evenings at 6:30 PM starting January 22 This is a video-based study of Phillipians with Nicky Gumbel.

Friday Night Live

Friday Night Live is a churchwide fellowship event generally held on the first Friday of every month. Events are planned by SOH members and families and may be held at the church, in someone’s home, or at another location.

The February Friday Night Live will be facilitated by Jim and Debbie Barcus. Join them in the Rainbow Room February 3 for an evening of fun playing Crazy Bridge.

You can sign up to host or facilitate future Friday Night Lives.

Justa Center Ministry

Since 2008, volunteers from Spirit of Hope have participated in an amazing ministry to homeless senior adults at the Justa Center, located in downtown Phoenix.  On the third Saturday of each month, volunteers from Spirit of Hope provide foot comfort and conversation to men and women at the Justa Center.  Often described as “footwashing” (which is, in fact, sort of Biblical), volunteers provide warm water in sanitized foot baths and clean towels and a new pair of socks when the foot bath is completed.

Donations of powdered creamer, sugar, twin beds, and deodorant are currently needed and donations of diabetic socks are always needed. If you can donate any of these items, please bring them to Spirit of Hope and they will be delivered to Justa Center.

Food Collection Sunday!

The first Sunday of each month is Food Collection Sunday. Plan to bring food items to church services on the first Sunday of each month. These can include any non-perishable food item but may also (on the first Sunday ONLY) include fresh picked fruit (oranges, grape-fruits, lemons, etc) and fresh vegetables that do not need refrigeration.Current Food Bank needs: peanut butter, crackers, soup, tuna, cereal, canned beans, spaghetti, canned fruit, spaghetti sauce, macaroni & cheese, and canned vegetables.  These foodstuffs are provided to local food banks for their distribution to needy families and individuals.

2012 Youth Work Mission Trip

Youth from Spirit of Hope and other area UMC congregations (along with friends and adults) are planning for a 2012 MissionAZ Youth Work Mission Trip.  Youth are involved in all aspects of the Mission Trip, including Worship, Publicity, Recreation, Work and Safety, Travel, and Meals.

Youth will fund the trip by selling “Stock” in the trip.  For a $10 share of Stock, the purchaser will receive 1) a pre-trip letter from the seller, 2) a postcard from the worksite, 3) an invitation to a post-trip Ice Cream Social and Slide Show of the trip, and 4 (most importantly) the enjoyment of helping young people bolster their faith, strengthen relationships within their youth groups, and expand their horizons.

It’s not too late for interested youth and adults to get involved.