Good Hope Lutheran Church

28680 Cherry Hill Rd.

Garden City, MI 48135

Phone: (734) 427-3660

Fax: (734) 522-5613

Email: goodhopelutheran@

sbcglobal.net

Web address: www.goodhopeelca.org

Deacon Keith Miller

Cell: (248) 444-0109

Email:

deaconkeithgh@gmail.com

Our Mission Statement

We are the people of God

shaped by Jesus Christ

and transformed by the Holy Spirit in-to a community for

others.

Good Hope’s

Good News

March

2020

Greetings from your Deacon’s desk!

I’m reminded of an old saying … ‘progress is the sound of heavy

breathing.’ It means that it takes a lot of work from a lot of people to

move things in a positive direction (even though that direction might be

all new, and the path forward might not be fully known.) Think of it this

way, whenever we’ve tackled a big project … whether it’s a job in the

yard, or some other house project, or if it’s just the normal routine things

that need to be done, like cleaning the bathrooms … when we put our

‘all’ into it to get the job done, it can leave us feeling tired and exhausted

and breathing a little heavy. Moving forward, even when there’s

uncertainty, is hard work. But that’s what it means to work in the

kingdom of God. As men and women of faith, we listen to God’s voice

(sometimes we hear it as the faintest whisper, and sometimes we hear

God’s voice as loud as a freight train), we discuss and debate, we come

to consensus, then we do the best we possibly can to put into action

plans that we think will move Christ’s church in the way God desires.

Thank you to everybody who is working to move Christ’s church forward

in and around our community and neighborhoods. It’s difficult work and

can leave us tired and exhausted and breathing a little heavy.

Fortunately, we are beginning our Lenten journey now, and while the

work doesn’t necessarily slow down during Lent, it is a season in which

we are encouraged to catch our spiritual breath.

During Ash Wednesday, we were reminded that we are dust, and to dust

we shall return. In other words, we are mortal, and even all the busy

kingdom-building work that we’re doing doesn’t change that fact.

Someday we will all return to dust. And if that’s all there was, our lives

would be dramatically different. But the good news is that our return to

dust isn’t all there is … that through the life, death, and resurrection of

Jesus the Christ, even though we are all sinful and broken people, we

will all live again someday! That is indeed good news!!

So, you’re invited to take a breath each day throughout your Lenten

journey. Maybe you incorporate a special Lenten tradition into your

lives. But whether you do or don’t have a special practice during Lent,

know that you are loved by God … and even though we will all die

someday, we are given the hope and promise of life, through God’s

grace.

Your brother in Christ,

Deacon Keith

(DK)

MARCH BAPTISMAL BIRTHDAYS

3/1 Margie Ford

3/1 Ann Mattson

3/3 Lisa Donfried

3/9 Tom Dubay

3/10 Joei Scarantino

3/28 Shirley Guffey

If you know the date of your Baptism and would like to be included in the Baptismal birthdays, please let the office know.

Ushers Meeting

There will be an Ushers Meeting following the worship service on March 29th in the cryroom. The purpose of this meeting is to discuss Holy Week and all the services that are included.

MARCH BIRTHDAYS

3/2 Paul Clarey

3/2 Anna Risen

3/2 Eleanore Stirling

3/5 Heather Kirsch

3/7 Kimberly Flood

3/8 Shirley Guffey

3/8 Hilary Hitte

3/11 Kameron Collop

3/17 Donna Ten Have

3/18 Patricia Truszkowski

3/20 Peggy Dubay

3/21 Brooke Donfried

3/22 Aubrey Harding

3/22 Glenda Taylor

3/25 Creed Jones

3/27 Angela Cross

3/31 Julianna Clarey

3/31 Kathleen Plond

3/31 Matthew Scott

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Annual Meeting

The Annual Meeting is set for Sunday, March 15th

following the worship service in Volkmar Hall. A

lite lunch will be provided.

The theme is: When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and through the rivers, they shall not overwhelm you; when you walk through fire, you

shall not be burned, and the flame shall not consume you (Isaiah 43:2) And now, O Lord, for what do I wait? My hope is in you (Psalm 39:7)

There is a sign-up sheet located in the narthex hallway. Please sign up if you plan to attend so we can plan accordingly.

Directory Changes

New Address

Al & Martha Apigian, 4600 Allen Rd. Apt. 801

Allen Park. MI 48101

313-908-9044

Wedding Anniversaries

3/2 Keith & Susan Miller

41 Years

3/13 Jason & Jenny Smith

21 Years

3/26 Eric & Suanne Anderson

32 Years

Ask The Council

We received 2 Questions this month:

1. The Children’s Christmas program was very disappointing. It was actually a Children’s sermon. Please allow the children to actively participate by singing and performing. Thank you.

Response:

We had received a lot of feed back regarding the Children’s program. There will be changes for next year’s program.

2. In light of all of the increasing attacks at church I feel it would be in our congregation's best interest to reconsider allowing designated people to carry concealed weapons. Having our own security personnel at church services would minimize potential loss of lives should evil enter our sanctuary. I believe God would want us to defend ourselves.

Response:

The council takes our security very seriously. The alarm system installed last year has 3 panic buttons. Once pushed, these panic button immediately notify the Garden City Police that we have a serious situation. They are not routed through our alarm company at all…they go directly to the police department. The Good Hope Safety Committee did have the Chief of Police from Imlay City speak to them and his recommendation was not to have non law enforcement personal carry weapons in the church. He has presented this same message throughout the Southeast Michigan Synod churches. The council affirms the State Of Mich-igan's policy of no firearms in church, except for law enforcement personnel.

Thank you for your input.

As a reminder…there is a box in the narthex for you to put your written and signed questions in. The Council reviews them at each council meeting, and responds back to them in the next newsletter. Everyone is always welcome to bring your questions, concerns or ‘high fives’ to the council in person. The council meets the second Tuesday of the month at 7:00pm in the Fellowship Hall.

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Parsonage Sale

A quick update on where we are right now. The property was split into two parcels late last year. In January we received notice of the new parcel numbers. We completed the application to have the City Inspection. The inspection did bring to light issues that need to be corrected and additional information we need to provide. Some of the simpler items to be corrected are replacing faucets and electrical switches. Two of the things requiring additional information are inspections of the boiler and the chimney. Properties is on top of the list. The parsonage has been recently cleaned from top to bottom. The next step is to make arrangements for a realtor(s) to review the property.

Parsonage Sale Committee

Lent Begins & so do Soup Suppers

We began our Lenten journey at worship on Ash Wednesday. We continue our Lenten journey on Wednesdays at 7pm in the sanctuary to worship using the Holden Evening Prayer booklets. Prior to worship join us for a soup supper at 6:00 pm in Volkmar Hall. There is no charge for supper.

Date Supper Host

3/04 Worship Board

3/11 Property Board

3/18 Parish Admin. Board

3/25 Education Board

4/01 Fellowship/Outreach Board

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FINANCIAL CORNER

Finances received week of 2/02 Current Fund $4139.80 Benevolence $55.75

Expenses 2/02: $496.13

Finances received week of 2/09 Current Fund $1445.25 Benevolence $78.75

Expenses 2/09: $3597.03 Automatic Tax Payment 2/14: $531.58 Finances received week of 2/16 Current Fund $2929.25 Benevolence $128.75

Expenses 2/16: $2864.63 Finances received week of 2/23 Current Fund $1416.25 Benevolence $33.75

Expenses 2/23: $3357.97 Monthly Income: $9930.55 Year-to-Date Income:$18,764.55 Monthly Expenses: $10,847.34 Year-to-Date Expenses: $23,328.95 BEHIND $916.79 YEAR-TO-DATE: $-4564.40

MARCH WORSHIP SCHEDULE

If you are not able to serve on the date scheduled, please trade with another person!

DATE 3/8/20 3/15/20 3/22/20 3/29/20 4/5/20

2nd Sunday in Lent 3rd Sunday in Lent 4th Sunday in Lent 5th Sunday in Lent Palm Sunday

Assisting Minister Debbie Alholinna Diane Rinehart Jon Mincovsky Debbie Alholinna Lou Trongo

Reader Debbie Kupel Beverly Wolff Jon Mincovsky Alise Clarey Marissa Banks

Comm. Server Peggy Dubay Donna TenHave Anna Risen Bruce Clarey Linda Clarey

Altar Guild Judy Honkanen Judy Honkanen Judy Honkanen Judy Honkanen Peggy Dubay Mari-

anne Lyons

Michael Landa Michael Landa Michael Landa Michael Landa Ann Mattson

Acolytes Hayden Yesko Lily Kirsch Cheyenne Risen Heather Kirsch TBD

Coin Jug

The coin jug collection for March & April will be designated for the Vacation Bible School in July/August. You may place your loose change in the coin jug during the sermon hymn.

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+ Christian Symbols +

IHS

This sacred monogram originally appeared as “IHC,” the first three letters of “IHCOYC,” the Greek word for Jesus. Over time the Greek “C” was replaced by the Latin “S” to become “IHS.” There are many interpretations given to the letters “IHS,” including the Latin “Iesus Hominum Salvator” (Jesus, Savior of Men) and the English “I (Christ) Have Suffered.”

Bible Quiz

Who came to Je- sus by night to ask him questions, and what famous Bible verse was part of Jesus’ answer? A. Martha; “I am the resurrection and the life …” B. Peter; “Do to others what you would have them do …” C. Thomas; “I am the way and the truth and the life …” D. Nicodemus; “For God so loved the world …”

Look for answer elsewhere

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32nd Annual Katy York Honoring Women Luncheon

The Women of the ELCA, Southeast Michigan Synod will gather to celebrate this years honorees on Saturday, March 28th at 10:00 am at St. John’s Banquet and Conference Center located at 22001 Northwestern Highway, Southfield, MI 48075. Tickets are $30 per person. Good Hope’s Honoree is Peggy Dubay

Menu includes:

Braised Brisket of Beef Bordelaise

Oven Roasted Chicken

Mostaccioli

Assorted Vegetables

Smashed Redskin Potatoes

Bread

Beverage

Rainbow Sherbet

Tickets must be purchased in advance by March 8th

Please sign up on the sheet located in the narthex if you are interested in attending.

Spaghetti Dinner & Silent Auction

WELCA will be hosting a Spaghetti Dinner & Silent Auction on Friday, April 3rd from 5:00 to 7:00 pm in Volkmar Hall. Ticket prices are as follows: Adults $8, Children 4-11 $4, and children 3 and under eat free! Tickets may be purchased in advance or at the door. Donations of new items are needed for the auction. These can be brought to the church anytime during open hours.

Men’s Fellowship Forum

We are beginning a men’s fellowship group that will give the men of Good Hope the opportunity to connect and enjoy a meal together. Our first meeting will be on Saturday, March 7th (9:00 am) at the Garden City Café located on Middlebelt north of Ford. Road. There’s no agenda … no work will be assigned … just men of faith coming together to enjoy the conversation and eat. Mark you calendar, and plan to join us.

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Please Remember to keep…. Margaret Betko Peggy Branum Robert Couch

Lil Doddie Margie Ford Paul Galoner Mike Guleff Pat Landa

Shirley Laneski Debbie Likeric

Jeff & Vaughn Mattson Carol Napier

Abby Ott Shirlee Pakkala

Mavis Romppainen Kathy Saatio

Sharon Schalk Mike Smith

Dorothy Sweda Steve Tironi

Lou Trongo Sr. Mary Vanderburg

Leroy Waite Annamay, Alex, Sara, Inez, Mary, Eddie, Jo-ann, Allen, Dillon, Cyanne, Jacob, Gabbrielle,

Maddy, Mary Katherine, George, & Good Hope….……….....In your prayers.

If you are in need of

prayers or would like to put someone on the prayer chain call Dorothy Sweda at 734-422-2337 or the church office at 734-427-3660.

Spread Hope Shower

We are having our third Spread Hope shower in hon-or of Tiffany Kirby to benefit the Lennon preg-nancy center https://www.lennoncenter.org/. The Lennon center provides free pregnancy verifi-cation, ultrasound, parenting classes and continual assistance. Come and join us for a delicious meal (catered by Collette's catering), games, prizes, 50/50, and our amazing basket raffle (something for everyone). Tickets are $15 and includes lunch, beverages and dessert. A portion of every ticket goes directly to the Lennon center. It's not just for the la-dies, we have several gentlemen and children as well! Come join us for a fun afternoon and support this worthy cause at the same time. Save the date: May 3, 2020.

The following guests attended our services:

2/02 Helen Miller

2/09 Pam St. Louis, Jesse Stump, Bret Willis

2/16 Helen Miller, Pam St. Louis

2/23 Tammy & Kenn Elliott, Pam St. Louis

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Euchre Fun!!!

Fellowship hosted the first euchre Party of 2020. We had 16 players. We welcomed two new players, John and Maryann, friends of Aaron. It was a fast moving night and although we started a little late we were done earlier than usual. And…the winners were…1st Place - John, 2nd place - Paul and 3rd place - Glenn. The 50/50 winner ( $77.00!!!!) was Todd. The lottery tickets winners were Todd (his second win of the night) and Karen. The Euchre quarters went to Lil. After prizes were awarded, $147.00 went to Fellowship to offset some of the expense of the Annual Meeting. Please plan on joining us at the next Euchre party on April 18th.

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Game Night

Join us for a night of fun and fellowship at

GAME NIGHT on Saturday, March 28th, at

5:00pm, in the Volkmar Hall! There will be different kinds of games available to play, and a

light meal will be served. Snack donations would be appreciated. Please sign up on the sign-in sheet in the Narthex. It always proves to be a

great night of laughter and competition.

Save the Dates….

3/04/20 – Soup Supper hosted by Worship Bd.

3/06/20 - Casino Outing

3/08/20 - Christus Victor Reception

3/11/20 - Soup Supper hosted by Property Bd.

3/15/20 - Pasty Week Begins

3/18/20 - Soup Supper hosted by Parish Admin.

3/25/20 - Soup Supper hosted by Education Bd.

3/28/20 – Game Night

4/01/20 - Soup Supper hosted by Fellow/Out.

4/03/20 - Spaghetti Dinner & Silent Auction

4/12/20 – Easter Breakfast and Easter Egg Hunt

4/18/20 – Euchre Party to benefit Cinco De

Mayo

4/25/20 – Craft Day

5/02/20 – Cinco De Mayo Celebration

5/03/20 - Spread Hope Shower

6/13/20 – Euchre Party to benefit Annual

Picnic

7/18/20 – Kite Day

7/31/20 - VBS

8/01/20 - VBS

8/02/20 - VBS Celebration

8/16/20 – Annual Picnic

8/22/20 – Euchre Party to benefit Trunk Or

Treat

9/19/20 – Game Night

9/24/20 - Ark Encounter

9/25/20 - Ark Encounter

10/10/20 – Euchre Party to benefit Breakfast

With Santa

10/17/20 – Craft Day

10/23/20 – Trunk Or Treat

12/12/20 – Breakfast With Santa & Secret

Santa Shop

12/17/19 – White Elephant Adult Holiday Party

ALL ARE WELCOME!!!

Village Theater Outing

We’re planning another theater night, to see Steel

Magnolias at the Village Theater at Cherry Hill. The theater is located at Cherry Hill and Ridge Road. We will be going on Saturday, April 4, at

7:00pm. Tickets are $18 for adults, and $16 for seniors. Please sign up on the sign-up sheet in

the Narthex by March 8th if you want to join us,

indicating how many tickets you need. It is general seating, no assigned seating. We will be going out to dinner prior to the play (optional).

About Steel Magnolias: The action is set in

Truvy’s beauty salon in Chinquapin, Louisiana, where all the ladies who are “anybody” come to have their hair done. Helped by her eager new assistant, Annelle (who is not sure whether or not

she is still married), the outspoken, wise-cracking Truvy dispenses shampoos and free advice to the town’s rich curmudgeon, Ouiser,; an eccentric

millionaire, Miss Clairee, who has a raging sweet tooth; and the local social leader, M’Lynn, whose daughter, Shelby (the prettiest girl in town), is

about to marry a ‘good ole boy’. Filled with hilarious repartee and not a few acerbic but humorously revealing verbal collisions, the play

moves toward tragedy in the second act. The sudden realization of their mortality affects them, but also draws on the underlying strength—and

love—which give the play, and its characters, the special quality to make them truly touching, fun-ny and marvelously amiable company in good

times and bad. Rated PG. Approx. run time 2hrs.

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Pasty Week

March 15 - 20 at Good Hope

$6 each

Place your orders on the sheets in the church lobby

or call the church 734.427.3660

Answer: D (See John 3:1-16.)

Kid’s Page

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