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Holy Week

"The great gift of Easter is hope - Christian hope which makes us have that confidence in God, in his ultimate triumph, and in his goodness and love, which nothing can shake."

~ Basil Hume

Holy Week Events at HOPE UCC The Worship Ministry invites you to two Holy Week events. On April 13, HOPE UCC will host a soup supper at 6 p.m. Following dinner, there will be a ritual mirroring of Jesus washing the disciples’ feet, and communion. Please sign up in the lobby so we can provide enough soup.

On Good Friday, April 14 at 7 p.m., there will be a Tenebrae service, also known as a Service of Shadows. We hope you will be able to join us.

04/12/2017

News & Notes

SOAR Forward For the last three Sundays, Pastor Lucas has led us through his sermons on the gifts of dreamers, questioners and realists – and how these gifts were part of Jesus’ life and God’s calling. Each of these qualities bring an aspect to HOPE and bring the support and action for moving forward. Each one of us uses these qualities in our lives and in our spiritual work. Each one of these qualities work well together when we want to accomplish God’s calling for us as a church. At our Quarterly meeting on Sunday, April 23rd we will provide more information about our work for the future and identifying those in our HOPE community who are dreamers, questioners and realists. Please watch for more information and join us after church on April 23rd to learn more about what HOPE is doing and what is happening next!

Bunco is Back! It’s Bunco Night @ HOPE UCC You are invited to "roll" with us at HOPE on Friday, April 21st at 7 p.m. Bring a snack and BYOB. The event is open to those 12 years old and up! Anyone under 21 must be accompanied by a parent. Invite friends!! If you are new to the game, this is the event for you. The lovely Ms. Sally Bice will enlighten newbies as well as players with experience. Bunco is a great mixer, meaning you will interact with many other players throughout the evening.

The event is a mini-fundraiser with proceeds going to HOPE’s missions. The fee is $15 per person or get a group of four together for a "pod" for $50. Prizes and surprises will be provided!! Sign up at HOPE.

For more information see Shannon Lane, Trott, Tim Higgins or Jeanne Smith.

Calling all Dreamers, Questioners, and Realists!

On Sunday, April 23 after church service, we will hold our Quarterly Congregational Meeting. We will share quick updates on the church’s work AND talk about our next steps for our visioning for the upcoming year. The meeting will be 30-45 minutes. Please plan on attending. Thank you.

~ Registrar Trott

JESUS HAS LEFT THE BUILDING & WE’RE FOLLOWING HIM HOPE UCC’s next “Jesus Has Left the Building & We’re Following Him” event will be Sunday, April 30. We will cook brunch at the Ronald McDonald House near Central DuPage Hospital. We will need 10 volunteers for the event and more to help with food prep/donations. After we provide the meal and clean up, we will meet for lunch (place TBD). Becky McCabe’s son and daughter-in-law will meet us to talk about their experience with a sick child and living at Ronald McDonald House. All are welcome to join us for lunch! More information and sign-up sheets will be available on Sunday. For more information, please contact Laurie Fosen (lfosen@gmail.com 630-803-9589)

Lunchbox Auction (Sunday, May 7 after Worship) Do you like to eat? Do you like auctions? Then the Lunchbox Auction is for you! Join us on May 7, right after service for this fun-filled, action-packed event. Pack some lunches, bring some cash for your winning bid and enjoy a meal with friends.

Now Hiring – Additional Childcare Provider We are in the process of searching for a replacement for our childcare provider, Danielle, who has left our employ. If you know someone who would be interested in applying, please take a business card from the front desk and have the applicant contact Pastor Lucas with a resume.

MANNA cards are available for purchase EVERY WEEK of the year!!!! Blank order forms are located at the front desk. Please place completed order forms with a check made payable to HOPE UCC for the correct amount into the RED folder on the front desk.

ALSO…

The following MANNA cards are available for cash or check purchase. See Jeanne Smith after service for gift cards!! These cards make great gifts!!!!

GIFT CARDS – Number of Cards Available $25 Amazon - 1 $20 Garden Fresh Market – 4 $25 Jewel/Osco – 4 $25 Meijer – 2 $25 Speedway – 1 $25 Target - 2

Sharing Joys & Concerns

Please keep these people & events in your prayers:

Thankful for the amazing doctors and all their skills and knowledge. They were able to diagnose my dad’s heart condition. He has a very serious, advanced stenosis in his aortic valve. Doctors said untreated he might live less than a year. My dad is eligible for a less risky, less invasive procedure to replace the valve. He will have the procedure this week! Please guide the cardiac team! Give my dad courage and pray for my brother and I, the caregivers. It’s been a few challenging weeks! (Jolene F.)

Dominick F. will be starting treatment for bladder cancer this week. (Linda J.)

Prayers of love and support for our sister and brother this week. Both have divorce court dates this week. (Tim & Marie)

Kelly M., our dear friend and sister, needs some extra love and prayers as she deals with some health issues. (Lela & Tanya)

My cousins who just lost their mother, my favorite aunt, Sandra M. (Robb)

Everyone everywhere, because who cannot use more prayers? (Nicole H.)

Our brother-in-law, Dan, whose father passed last week. (Ed & Julie H.)

The family of our dear friend, Peggie M., age 64. Peggie passed away last week. She was our friend since childhood. (Jackie & Les P.)

Friends who are hurting, physical and mentally. (Nick & Jane D.)

Edward S., as he travels back to Nevada. Safe journey. (Mark G.)

☺ Blessings to Terry and Mike, who are the foster parents of two beautiful two-month old baby girls. (Anna)

☺ My niece, Mercedes. She had a baby girl yesterday. Mother and daughter are doing great! (Linda L.)

☺ Thanks and Joy! My friend, John, starts a new job on Tuesday. So glad he will be able to support his wife, five kids and dog, Lily! (Jolene)

☺ Joy! Thankful for my son, Anthony. He is such a joy in my life. He turns 9 years old on Thursday! (Jolene)

Celebrating Birthdays

04/12 Harper & Quinn Revoldt 04/13 Anthony Lieggi 04/21 Tim Higgins 04/21 Lela Lauricha 04/22 Zach Jarabeck 04/27 Linda Smith 04/27 Shannon Lane 04/27 Jennifer Revoldt 04/30 Mary Kroening

If we’ve missed your birthday, please email HOPE’s Office Manager at HOPE@shareHOPE.org.

HOPE’S Leadership Pastor Lucas King Moderator Becky McCabe Des. Moderator Mike Manderino Past Moderator Jeanne Smith Treasurer Les Pierce Secretary Julie Hapke Registrar Jane Trotta Community Life Shannon Lane Education Marie Higgins Pastor-Parish Tim Higgins/Jay Hruska Marketing & Communications

Jenn Revoldt

Missions Zach Jarabeck Resource & Operations

Nick Dempsey

Worship Mary Kroening Librarians Les & Jackie Pierce Photo Archive Anna Ahonen Webmaster Jenn Revoldt

ADULT QUEST – Sundays @ 9 a.m. There will be NO ADULT QUEST on Easter Sunday, April 16. Starting on April 23, Adult Quest will be presenting three sessions on the Gospel of John with DVD presentations by John Shelby Spong.

KID’S QUEST – Sundays during Worship

HOPE United Church of Christ

1701 Quincy Avenue, Suite 27 Naperville, IL 60540-6684

The Reverend Lucas King

Pastor Lucas’ Cell – 720-378-2858 Pastor Lucas’ Email – pastor@sharehope.org

Office Phone – 630-922-0470 Office Email – hope@sharehope.org

Website – www.sharehope.org

Office Hours: Tuesday - Thursday - 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

HOPE LIBRARY

You may reserve items (books, videos or tapes) by calling HOPE’s Office

Manager at (630-922-0470) during office hours; by checking them out at HOPE UCC any time it is open; or by

calling Les & Jackie Pierce, HOPE Librarians, at (630) 369-0485.

Deadline for additions or corrections to the next issue of

HOPE Happenings is April 18, by 2 p.m.

Announcements for Sunday due by Wednesday of each week.

Thanks!

UPCOMING EVENTS @ HOPE UCC

April 12, Wednesday

Explore Your Faith Dinner (7 p.m.) Meets at the Dempsey’s residence, 417 S. Julian St., Naperville.

April 13, Thursday

Maundy Thursday Dinner and Worship (6 p.m.) The Worship Ministry will provide a soup supper. Following dinner, there will be a ritual mirroring of Jesus washing the disciples’ feet and Communion. Please sign up in the lobby, so we can provide enough soup for everyone.

April 14, Friday

Tenebrae Service (7 p.m.) This service is also known as a Service of Shadows. We hope you will be able to join us.

April 16, Sunday

Easter Sunday Worship (10 a.m.)

April 16, Sunday

New Partner Class (Following Worship)

April 19, Wednesday

Explore Your Faith Breakfast (7:30 a.m.) Meets at Quincy's, 1112 E. Ogden Avenue, Naperville.

April 19, Wednesday

Explore Your Faith Dinner (7 p.m.) Meets at the Dempsey’s residence, 417 S. Julian St., Naperville.

April 20, Thursday

Women Out to Lunch (Noon) Join the women of HOPE on the third Thursday of each month. Lively conversation, great food & warm fellowship is waiting for you at Giordano’s Restaurant at 119 S. Main Street, in downtown Naperville. Parking is available in the lot across from the restaurant or the Van Buren Parking Building.

April 21, Friday

It’s Bunco Time @ HOPE UCC! (7 p.m.) Get your Bunco on! Come join the merriment. Bask in the glory of Bunco night! Save the Date – April 21. Get your pod set. Come roll the dice at 7 p.m. Sign up is in the lobby at HOPE UCC. Game on!

April 23, Sunday

Quarterly Congregational Meeting (Following Worship)

April 26, Wednesday

Explore Your Faith Breakfast (7:30 a.m.) Meets at Quincy's, 1112 E. Ogden Avenue, Naperville.

April 26, Wednesday

Explore Your Faith Dinner (7 p.m.) Meets at the Dempsey’s residence, 417 S. Julian St., Naperville.

April 30, Sunday

Jesus Has Left the Building and We’re Following Him Details TBA.

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS (This is the spot to share your personal announcements.

Submit items to the HOPE UCC Office by Tuesday, 2 p.m.)