HOPE UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST 35127 Garfield Road, Clinton Township, MI 48035

Church Office (586) 296-8760 Website: Hopeuccmi.com

Email: hopeucc@sbcglobal.net Facebook Public Page: HopeUCCMacomb

The Hope Church Beacon

FEBRUARY 2020

FEBRUARY 2020 WORDS OF HOPE

As I look out the window, I see snow covering the ground. Everything is white and beautiful, and the whole of nature seems to be in deep peace. The winter may seem unpleasant to many, but cold and snow in Michigan are part of life. Without winter, spring and summer wouldn’t be what they are. There are seasons in our lives too. Why do we have to pass through winters with barren branches and frozen ground, times without sun or any hint of green? Times without smiles or happiness. Why? It’s good to learn from the way nature works, because the One who created us also created nature. When we observe nature, we can better understand our Creator’s design. Winter may seem a time of death, but in reality, it’s a time of rest. When the harvest is over, trees aren’t ready to bear new fruit immediately. They need a rest, and winter gives them time to do that. Many of us get so easily caught up in a treadmill of activity. We keep on running from task to task, as if that is what God desires from us. God allows a winter season in our lives to give us rest. Winter is a time of preparation for new growth. Under the snow, deep beneath the surface, something is happening. Under the surface, life is active and stirring! Roots are filling up with nourishment, and buds are bracing themselves for spring. In late winter, it only takes a sunny day, and you see how the buds begin to break forth! They were ready for it. When you inwardly go through a time of winter, you may need time to be still, but that doesn’t mean your spirit is dying. It only means that for a time you are preparing for a new season, a season of flowers and growth. God is preparing you for what is to come, and without that thorough preparation, you won’t be ready for a new season! So, if you’re in a winter season in your life right now, it’s not the end! After winter, comes spring. It’s all part of the holy plan for God’s children. Be prepared, one day you’ll suddenly become aware of an irresistible pull in your spirit that tells you winter is past, and the time for singing is upon you again (Song of Songs 2:11-12)! Winter will pass and spring will come. Blessings in this season, Pastor Meg

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THE LEADERSHIP OF HOPE UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST Rev. Meg Wilson, Pastor & Editor ~ Sue Robinson, Publisher & Editor

Church Office (586) 296-8760

BOARD OF TRUSTEES President - Nancy Burnham Donna Canu Rev. Meg Wilson (248) 890-3264 Vice-President - Nancy Fay Rick Cole Administrative Assistant: Sue Robinson Secretary - Janet Dolland Ida Eckert Organist: Patrick Baker Treasurer - Norm Nenninger Donna Lasecki Accompanist: Denise Kildea Linda Parsons Music Director: Deborah Frontczak Lori Sarnowski Jim Wilson Susan Winters

USHERS & COMMUNION SERVERS LITURGISTS FOR THE MONTH OF JANUARY

Communion Set Up ~ Carl & Elaine Frank

FEBRUARY 2, 2020 Courtney & Erin Freeland,

Tim Cole, Frank Foss

FEBRUARY 9, 2020 Jaden & Jordan Miyamoto,

Linda Sandula, Nancy Burnham

FEBRUARY 16, 2020 Bob DeGryse, Joe Holland, Linda Rehm, Susan Winters

FEBRUARY 23, 2019

Dan & Suzanne Galligan, Sean Kildea, Lori Sarnowski

If you cannot Usher on your scheduled Sunday, please find a substitute. If one cannot be found, please

contact the church office so a replacement can be found. (586) 296-8760

10:00 am FEBRUARY 2 Rick Cole FEBRUARY 9 Steve Nielson FEBRUARY 16 Linda Smith FEBRUARY 23 Nancy Burnham

Do you have Used &

No Longer Needed

Eyeglasses? There is

a box to deposit them

in on the table

outside the church

office. Thanks.

VETERANS ARE IN NEED OF GENTLY USED

BOOKS!

If you have any

books that you

would like to donate and would be

of interest to the Veterans,

please place them in the box un-

der the table outside the church

office. PLEASE NOTE: ONLY

COLLECTING BOOKS AND

NEWER MAGAZINES; NOT

CD’S AND DVD’S. THANK YOU!

UPDATED DIRECTORIES ARE AVAILABLE IN THE

OFFICE

Due to confidentiality, they are

no longer left on the table

outside the church office. A

Reminder … if your directory information has

changed and the office does not have it, please

call or email the office.

WOULD YOU LIKE TO ORDER ALTAR FLOWERS?

Sign up sheets are posted in the

Fellowship Hall. Feel free to

sign up on a designated Sunday,

or contact the church office for the availability.

Cost is $20 per arrangement.

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NEW MEMBER CLASS

Pastor Meg will hold a New Member

Class Sunday, March 1 and March 8

following worship. If you wish to

attend, please call the office or email at

hopeucc@sbcglobal.net. Hope to see you there!

New Music and Movement Program! Open for Parents/Grandparents with infants, toddlers and preschoolers! Hope is starting a music and movement class for families with little ones. Starting Thursday, March 5th from 11am to noon. We will meet weekly from 11-12. Come to Hope UCC and invite your friends for this hour of music and movement geared for parents and tots. Kristin

Miyamoto will be the lead teacher. We will meet in Hope’s Fellowship Hall. There is no cost, but a donation will gladly be received.

ITEMS COLLECTED FROM JESUS BABY SHOWER ON JANUARY 5TH.

CORNED BEEF DINNER

The plan right now is to have

the Corned Beef Dinner on

March 15th, All the details

have not been worked out, so

please stay tuned, and watch your bulletin and the

March Beacon.

DO YOU KNOW A MUSICAL GROUP? Do you know a musical group

that would like to play at Hope

Church during our Lenten Music

Series on Wednesdays from March 4th through April

1st? If so, talk to Deborah Frontczak, call the

church office or email us at hopeucc@sbcglobal.net.

Thanks!

HOPE CHURCH NEWS

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UN-DECK THE HALLS… We all appreciate how great

the church looks when it’s all

decked out for the Christmas

season as we celebrate the

birth of Christ. It takes a lot of effort to

decorate, and likewise to undecorate. Bob

& Loretta Rayment, Bob & Nancy DeGryse,

Ed & Sue Rogers, Norm & Jan Nenninger,

Sue Grimshaw, Tom Reeser, Larry McCuen

and Rick Cole all pitched in and got the

Christmas decorations down and stored

away for another year. Thanks to all of you

for that hard work!

TABLES FOR SALE

We’ve purchased new 6’ plastic tables

to replace the old long tables that are start-

ing to show their wear. The new tables were

purchased with a portion of the funds gener-

ously donated by the Rev. Gene McCornack

Estate. They are much lighter and easier to

maneuver than the old ones. The Board of

Trustees has decided to sell the old tables,

offering them to members and friends on an

as-is, where-is basis. There are 8 tables

that are 8’ long by 30” wide. The price is

$20 per table. If you are interested in pur-

chasing one or some of the tables, please

contact the church office to arrange a day

and time to pick up and to pay for them.

In addition, the Board has decided

that the new tables will not be available to be

loaned, so if you have a need, you may want to

consider purchasing an old table now.

HOPE CHURCH NEWS (CONT.)

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LENTEN/EASTER SCHEDULE

Ash Wednesday, February 26th: 10 a.m. Service with Ashes and Communion followed by Breakfast. Drop by between 6 p.m.—7:30 p.m. to receive Ashes and Com-munion.

Blessing bags distributed 3/1~ return Easter Sunday

Lenten Music Series, beginning Wed. March 4th through Wed. 4/1, 7—8 p.m., refreshments to follow; freewill offering

Easter flower sale begins 3/15; Easter flower sale ends 4/5

Palm Sunday, 4/5

Maundy Thursday, April 9th, light dinner at 6 p.m. and service at 7 p.m.

Good Friday, April 10th, 1:00 p.m. Service of Tenebrae

Easter Sunday, April 12st; Easter Breakfast 8:00 a.m.; Worship and Communion at 10 a.m.

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HOPE SPARKLES EXERCISE CLASS

Now is the time to have FUN and GET

FIT all at the same time! Come and

join the EXERCISE CLASS at Hope

Church which meets EVERY MONDAY

and WEDNESDAY from 3 to 4 pm.

Both men and women are welcome to

join this on-going class. Cost is $1.00 per person per class.

The instructor is from the Arthritis Foundation.

Benefits: Keep Joints Flexible & Muscles Strong

Sleep Better & Increase Energy

Exercises Include: Stretching,

Low Impact Cardiovascular &

Working On Your Balance.

REMEMBER, ALL YOU HAVE TO DO IS “SHOW UP” FOR

AN HOUR OF FUN & FITNESS WITH FRIENDS!

COFFEE HOUR FOLLOWING 10 a.m. WORSHIP, SET UP 9:45

We are looking for groups, councils,

committees, etc. to take it for a

month. The chairperson of that

group would coordinate within their group who would

take which Sunday and time slot. Feel free to

volunteer for a particular month that would work

the best for your group. Please sign up in FH, talk

to Ida or contact the church office at (586) 296

-8760. Thank you.

SENIORS (55+) GROUP

We have a short business meeting, a pot

luck lunch and an afternoon of games and

fellowship. We invite you to join us.

We will meet on February 17th, weather

permitting. Please join us!

GROUPS, ETC.

KROGER COMMUNITY REWARDS

PROGRAM

We now have an opportunity to partici-

pate in the Kroger Community Rewards

Program. It's easy...all you need to participate is an

email address and a Kroger rewards card. Then all

you need do is shop at any Kroger store, swipe your

rewards card, and a percentage of your purchase will

be donated to the Hope Church Operating Account.

If you have access to a computer, you may enroll in

the program by entering http://www.kroger.com into

your browser and follow this path....Savings & Re-

wards....Kroger Community Rewards....I am a Custom-

er....Account Summary....Community Rewards....our

Kroger number (HS995). If you have questions or

concerns about this program, please call Susan Win-

ters.

TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE

If you are interested in joining the

technology committee, please reach

out to Jim Wilson.

ROBO-CALLS / GROUP

VOICEMAIL

We’ve gone to a new system for

group voicemail that is virtually free and will save

Hope UCC almost $600 per year. As of now, we've

sent multiple Church-Wide messages using our new

Group Voice-Messaging service. If you haven't

received any messages (from 866-665-

4386) ,please contact the church office to update

your phone number of choice.

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SUNDAY SCHOOL

Sunday school is for children

ages 3 thru 5th grade. The

children will learn bible sto-

ries and faith lessons in a

hands-on and kid-friendly

style.

PHUSION/ YOUTH SUNDAY

SCHOOL

We are designing a new youth

program for youth from 6th to

12th grade. We are accepting

applications for a youth leader

and hope to have that person within the next

few months. The Board of Trustees prefers

to hire individuals that are not church mem-

bers for paid positions. We are always looking

for volunteers that are committed and work

well with youth. Once we hire our new staff

person, the group will include faith discus-

sions along with special events. The youth of

Hope Church are a committed and welcoming

group of youth. Visitors are always welcomed!

CHRISTIAN EDUCATION COUNCIL

SHOPPING TRIP TO MEIJER On Sunday, January 12th,

the youth went on a shopping

trip to Meijer with the mon-

ey collected at the Jesus Baby Shower.

They purchased baby items that were

then donated to Turning Point, along with

the other items members purchased for

the Baby Shower on January 5th (picture

page 4).

Thank you to all who participated in this

successful event!

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HOPE Food Pantry News & Volunteer Information…

HOPE Food Pantry is open the 2nd Saturday of each month from 10 - 12 pm to Macomb County residents in need to come and shop in our Grocery Store style Food Pantry. HOPE Food pantry relies solely on volunteers, donations placed in the cart at the front entryway, monetary donations marked for "FOOD Pantry" in Sunday offerings, and participation in fundraisers sponsored by the Christian Mission and Witness Council that benefit the successful operations of the Food Pantry. With this mission, there are volunteer opportunities for anyone interested in learning more about the food pantry and helping to serve those who come to us in need. Once a month, there is an opportunity to sign up and help our neighbors either on the day before distribution or day of distribution. On the day before distribution, volunteers are needed at 1 pm for about 1-½ hours to unload and stock and set up the “grocery store” for pantry day. We also prepare shopping bags and make sure HOPE Food Pantry is ready for operation the next day. On distribution day, volunteers are needed at 9:15 as “shoppers” or “runners”. Shoppers work directly with pantry clients and assist them in gathering needed items from the pantry. Runners also work with clients and load up the pantry items into wagons and wheel and take them into the parking lot for loading into cars in a designated area. These volunteer opportunities are sure to be a rewarding mission in helping those in our community. There is no ongoing commitment. You may sign up and volunteer as your time permits on the second Friday or Saturday of each month. We will provide all the necessary training and information needed to make your experience rewarding. A sign up sheet is posted each month in Fellowship Hall. If you have any questions about the food pantry, please see Tony Fortunato or Susan Winters. If you are not able to volunteer, you can still support the Food Pantry in several ways. Your donations of paper towels, toilet paper, toothpaste, bar soap, shampoo, laundry and dish detergent and feminine hygiene products are very helpful and can be placed in the shopping cart in the front entryway. Tax receipts are also available in the office during regular business hours. Monetary donations are also a great way to help, as we are able to purchase items for our pantry at a reduced rate through our purchasing partnership with Gleaners. Please prayerfully consider ways in which you can help in this vital mission project that helps so many in our local community. Thank you for all your help and support!

CHRISTIAN MISSION AND WITNESS

NEWS FROM “HOPE" FOOD PANTRY... Do you know that your donations to “HOPE” Food Pantry are tax deductible?

HOPE UCC and "HOPE" Food Pantry holds a 501© 3 tax exemption status un-

der federal law, and our status is guaranteed under our participation in the

Michigan Conference of the United Church of Christ. If you should require a

tax receipt, please see Susan Winters, Tony Fortunato, or Sue Robinson in the church office.

As always, thank you for your continued support. It means the world to us!

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CHRISTIAN MISSION AND WITNESS, cont.

PANTRY UPDATE JANUARY 2020…

We provided for 128 individuals and distributed 2,186 lbs of food and supplies on distribu-

tion day. Thank you, to all volunteers and CWMC members who helped make Pantry Day a

success:

Christian Mission & Witness Council Volunteers:

Judy Cole, Purchasing Agent, Lead Shopper, Lead Support Supervisor

Tony Fortunato, Client Intake, Civil Rights Supervisor, Lead Support Supervisor

Cindy Malinowski, Stock Room Supervisor, Lead Support

Karen Miller, Set up, Lead Support

Susan Winters, Check out Supervisor, Lead Support Supervisor

HOPE Volunteers for January:

Marie Levernez, Set Up

Elise Levernez, Set Up

Sue Rogers, Set Up

Ed Rogers, Set Up

Lily-Ann Gill, Set Up

Nancy Fay, Set Up

Marie Leverenz, Shopper

Elise Levernez, Shopper

Sue Grimshaw, Shopper

Daisy Katz, Shopper

Eleanor Gurich, Shopper

Pamela Jennett, Shopper

Denise Barc, Supervisor, Runners

Dan Galligan, Runner

Suzanne Galligan, Runner

Jon Zalweski, Client Organizer, Traffic Controller

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CHRISTIAN MISSION AND WITNESS, cont.

CHANGING LIVES: THAT’S OUR CHURCH’S WIDER MISSION SPECIAL OFFERING

The world needs a church that proclaims, “No matter who you are, wherever you are on life’s journey, you are welcome here.” The world needs a church bold enough to say, God is still speaking. We believe the UCC is such a church. In Christ we are invited to be transformed and to work with God to make a more peaceful, just, and loving world. Our Still-Speaking God invites us to be bold, to think creatively, and to be inno-vative in our ministries. As over 5,000 local congregations across the country, together with the wider movement of UCC agencies and international partners, we strive to be a faith-forming, multi-racial and mul-ticultural, open and affirming, globally minded movement to transform ourselves and our world. In isolation, no single UCC congregation can be the church the world needs today. To be that world-changing church, we work together through Our Church’s Wider Mission to support and inspire each other. Gifts to Our Church’s Wider Mission benefit the full range of the Unit-ed Church of Christ mission across the country and around the globe. Please remember “Our Church’s Wider Mission” envelope in your offering box for the week of Feb 16th, 2020.

LET’S GO GREEN

SEMINAR

This month CMWC is excited to

announce that on February 9, 2020, after

church service, a Mr. Gerald Hasspacker

will join us during Coffee Hour. He will be

giving a short talk titled “Let’s Go Green”,

followed by time for questions and an-

swers. Protecting the planet for future

generations is something we all have a vest-

ed interest in. Hope to see you !

BLESSING BAGS

Blessing Bags will once again be distribut-ed on the first Sunday of Lent, March 1, 2020. Lent is one of the times in the Church year when we count our many blessings from God. Each time we identify a blessing throughout Lent, we put some money into the bag. This year's donations will be distributed to two different organ-izations: "Save the Animals in Australia" and "Vietnam Veterans of America Chap-ter 154" located in Clinton Twp. Blessing Bags may be returned to church on Easter Sunday or as soon thereafter as possible.

COMMUNITY LUNCHES AT ZION CHURCH

In 2020, the community lunches at Zion Church, 85

Market St., Mt. Clemens, will be:

February 23rd

March 22nd

Please look for sign-up sheets in Fellowship Hall.

We need eight volunteers for the kitchen, and sev-

eral folks to donate lasagna, coleslaw, milk and

cake.

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HOPE UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST ON-LINE GIVING

More and more, the way we pay our bills is changing. Electronic payments are every-

where, from our monthly utility bills to on-line purchases. As a society, we are writing

fewer and fewer checks. We are introducing two new convenient ways to allow members

and friends make donations to Hope UCC.

On-Line – Visit the Hope UCC web site –www.hopeuccmi.com

Select the “Give a Gift” tab .

Select the “Give Here” button

Or from your cell phone

Text “HUCCF” to 45777. The site will respond with a link which you can use to route your donation to a specific fund. If you would like to donate to the “General Fund” you can simply text: “Gift Amount” followed by “HUCCF” to 45777. For instance to give $5 text “5 HUCCF” to 45777.

In both cases you will be directed to our secure payment processing center where you will be able to easily walk

through the steps to register and/or direct your donation (eg to the general fund or a specific mission).

Also:. (Hint – if using the text method, save this phone number in your “Contacts” list to make it easier to access)

You will be able to make donations from your bank account or debit/credit card. The donation can be a one time or

recurring (weekly, every 2 weeks, 1st & 15th, monthly) to make it more convenient. You will have the ability to desig-

nate where your donation is going (Regular offering, Hope for the Future, etc.). Once you have set up a giving profile,

you will be able to edit and change it at any time. You will receive email and text confirmation of your donation each

time it is made. Your on-line donations will be recorded on your Annual Giving Statement from Hope UCC for tax report-

ing.

There is no charge for the on-line giving service. However, there are processing fees associated with each transaction

that are deducted from the amount Hope receives. The fees are as follows:

Bank Account = $.40 + .5% of donation

Credit/Debit Card = $.30 + 2.9% of dona-

tion.

Example = $10 gift by bank account – fee is ($.40 + $ .05) = $.45 – Hope receives $9.55

= $10 gift by credit/debit card – fee is ($.30 + $.29) = $.59 – Hope receives $9.41

Your Giving Statement will reflect the total donation. You may consider increasing that donation to help offset the fees

being charged.

Any questions can be directed to Jan Nenninger .

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Page 2 Table of Contents

Page 3 Agenda

Page 4 Congregational Statistical Record of Hope UCC (for Jan. 1 - Dec. 31, 2018)

Page 5—6 Nominations for Board of Trustees

Page 7 Board of Trustees, Council & Committee Members

Page 8—9 Report from Rev. Meg Wilson

Page 10—12 Board of Trustees President

Page 13—14 Spiritual Council

Page 15—16 Christian Mission & Witness Council

Page 17 Interim Choir Director

Page 18 Seniors’ Group

Page 19 Investment Committee

Page 20 Technology Committee

Page 21 Property Committee

Page 22 Human Resources Committee

Page 23 Pastoral Relations Committee

Page 24 Women of Hope

Page 25—26 Christian Education Council

Page 27—28 Annual Congregational Meeting Minutes (February 25, 2018)

Page 29 Audit Committee

Page 30 Report of the Treasurer

Page 31 Operating Fund Comparative Balance Sheets (Dec. 31, 2016 and 2017)

Page 32—35 Operating Fund Statement of Operations

Page 36 Operating Fund Dedicated Accounts, Statements of

Receipts & Expenses

Page 37 Building Fund - Comparative Balance Sheets

Page 38 Building Fund - Statement of Operations

ANNUAL MEETING COMING 2/23/20 Below is a list of reports submitted last year. If you haven’t turned your report in, please do so at your

earliest convenience. Thank you very much! Sue

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HOPE HEALTH

Something new is coming to Hope United Church of Christ! Beginning in February, we will be offering

MONTHLY BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENINGS at no cost for everyone! These will be held on the first Sunday of each month after Worship Service. Everyone can benefit from this initiative. Regularly monitored blood pressure improves awareness in our health and treatment. Knowledge and self-care are key to achieving optimal health. Many of us in the community have medical needs that may have been neglected because they are un-

known to us or simply because life keeps us too busy. Monitoring blood pressure can help your physician with an earlier diagnosis, monitor your

current treatment health effectiveness, and alert you and your physician of potential complications.

A private room will be utilized for this monthly event. Everyone is free to attend. ADDITIONALLY, Hope United Church of Christ will now have a monthly article in the

Beacon newsletter and weekly updates on the website.

The articles will encompass various health topics. Examples of topics to come are high blood pressure, Diabetes, Exercise, Nutrition, Stress, etc. Understanding health risks, benefits, and positive practices improves your ability to make better health care choices and optimize your overall well being. Practicing good health effects all parts

of our life from our mental and physical condition to our quality of daily living. All are welcome to learn with us! There is more information to come, so keep reading!

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COMMUNITY INTEREST

COMMUNITY DINNERS ST. PAUL UCC : Their dinners are on the first

Wednesday of the month. St. Paul is located at

31654 Mound Road, Warren 48092, ph. # (586)

264-4777.

ST. EPHREM CATHOLIC CHURCH: Hosts a com-

munity dinner the 2nd Thursday of each month from

5—6:30. They are located at 38900 Dodge Park,

Sterling Heights (17 & Dodge Park), #264-1230.

These dinners are year round.

COMMUNITY LUNCHES AT ZION CHURCH

In 2020, the community lunches at Zion Church, 85

Market St., Mt. Clemens, will be:

February 23rd

March 22nd

Please look for sign-up sheets in Fellowship Hall.

We need eight volunteers for the kitchen, and sev-

eral folks to donate lasagna, coleslaw, milk and cake.

Thanks! CMWC

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IN MEMORY OF

SHIRLEY BRINKMAN By: Ed & Ida Eckert Shirley Kirby

MARILYN CANU By: Donna Canu

KATHY FISETTE By: Jan Dolland Ed & Ida Eckert Nancy Fay Shirley Kirby Mariann McCornack Sherian & Nance Raffa Judy Scensny Margaret Taylor

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PLEASE REMEMBER IN YOUR PRAYERS ...

Al Badertscher

The Family of Shirley Brinkman

The Cacchione Family

Nicolas Carrow

Jim & Joyce Clifford

Nancy Cole

Sandy Felton

Family of Kathy Fisette

The Flaherty Family

Judith & David Fogel

Lucy Johnson

Mickey Johnston

Sandy Johnston

Linda Kaufman

Kristin Miyamoto

Betty Showler

Shirley Winship

HOPE CHURCH PRAYER LIST

Our congregation knows that prayer is

our tool for connecting to God. Together,

we pray in worship and we pray at home.

Please check the prayer list in both the

newsletter and the bulletin to help us

keep our prayer requests current. You

may contact the church office to re-

move or add a name. We also have a

prayer sculpture in the church lobby and

you are welcome to write a prayer re-

quest on a heart and hang in on the sculp-

ture. When we lift our concerns in pray-

er, we will surely know the presence of

the Lord.

Please remember those on our Prayer List

… with a phone call, card, note and keep

them in your Thoughts & Prayers.

For those who are silent with your

concerns and needs, a special

prayer for ALL of you to have the

strength, courage and patience to

deal with your individual situation.

BRINKMAN SERVICE The memorial service for Shirley Brinkman

will be on Monday, March 23rd. Please

watch your bulletins or the March Beacon

for more information.

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If you are not listed in the birthdays/anniversaries, please call the office and let me know or email me at hopeucc@sbcglobal.net. IN ORDER TO ADD YOU TO THE CHURCH’S DATABASE, I NEED THE MONTH, DAY AND YEAR. Thanks ~ Sue

ALSO, DUE TO THE CHANGE IN CHURCH DATA-BASE, WE’LL NO LONGER BE PUBLISHING THE NUMBER OF YEARS MARRIED. IF YOU HAVE A SPECIAL ANNIVERSARY OR BIRTHDAY COMING UP, PLEASE CALL THE CHURCH OFFICE, SO THAT IT’S ACKNOWLEDGED. THANK YOU.

Birthdays for the Month of February

1 Bob DeGryse 2 George Kirby 3 Novelda Rupnow 4 Dawn Schop 6 Loretta Rayment 7 Shelby Alger Al Badertscher 10 Jarrett Miyamoto 13 Janet White 14 Shirley Brinkman 15 Nancy Hornfisher 16 Dolores Carrow 19 Brantley Nielson 20 Linda Parsons 22 Kevin Dib Toshi Miyamoto Kaitlyn Steeves 26 Bill Reeser 27 Lorraine Thompson 28 Steve Watmore

Birthdays for the Month of 1 March

3 Eric Mackey Tim Prahl Piper Lasecki-Webb 5 Nancy Fay 6 Michael Butler 10 Daisy Katz 11 Mariann McCornack Keith Watson 12 Pam Flaherty 13 Hope Schop 15 Emily Flaherty 16 Doris Stewart 18 Greg Franz Heather Horan 19 Emma Lasecki 20 Larry Frohriep Jan Nenninger Robert Rayment 22 Cindy Johnson 23 Kelly Zwierzchowski 25 Carolyn Plumb 29 Pam Anderson 31 Audrey Moore

March Anniversaries 17 Steve & Belinda Nielson

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BOARD, COUNCIL and COMMITTEE MEMBERS

Board of Trustees Sunday School

(President) Nancy Burnham (Superintendent) Pam Flaherty

(Vice President) Nancy Fay

(Secretary) Janet Dolland Spiritual Council

(Treasurer) Norm Nenninger (Chairperson) Rev. Meg Wilson

Donna Canu

Rick Cole Rick Cole

Ida Eckert Carl Frank

Donna Lasecki Sue Grimshaw

Linda Parsons Kathy Hacker

Lori Sarnowski Bob Rayment

Jim Wilson Tom Reeser

Susan Winters

Property Committee

Women of Hope (Chairperson) Norm Nenninger

(Co-Chairs) Cindy Johnson Rick Cole

& Jan Dolland Harry Drummond

(Secretary) Linda Rehm Larry McCuen

(Treasurer) Donna Canu Tom Reeser

Christian Mission & Witness Council Christian Education Council

(Chairperson) Susan Winters Ed Eckert

Judy Cole Lisa Mackey

Tony Fortunato Debi Mastalski

Cindy Malinowski Kristin Miyamoto

Karen Miller Jane White

Pastoral Relations Committee

(Chairperson) Janet Frank

(Vice-President) Brad Lusk

Carl Frank

Jennifer Rivera

Bruce Anderson

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February 2020 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1

AA 8 p.m.

2 Worship 10 a.m. Sunday School

Coffee Hour Blood Pressure

Sunday Bowling 12:30

SUPER BOWL

3

Exercise 3—4 p.m.

AA 7:30 p.m.

4 5

Exercise 3—4

6

Bells Choir

7 8

PANTRY 10—12

AA 8 p.m.

9

Worship 10 a.m. Sunday School

GUEST SPEAKER/Coffee Hour

10

Exercise 3—4 p.m.

AA 7:30 p.m.

11

Board Meeting 7 p.m.

12

Exercise 3—4

13

Bells Choir

14 15

AA 8 p.m.

16

Worship 10 a.m. Sunday School

Coffee Hour Bowling 12:30

17 PRESIDENTS’

DAY Seniors Group

11:30 a.m.

Exercise 3—4 p.m.

AA 7:30 p.m.

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CMWC 6 p.m. Spiritual

Council 6:30 p.m.

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Exercise 3—4

20

Bells Choir

21 22

AA 8 p.m.

23

Worship 10 a.m. Sunday School

ANNUAL MEETING/Coffee Hour

Community

Lunch at Zion Church

24 25

PFLAG 7-9 p.m.

26

Breakfast 10 a.m.

Evening Ashes & Communion

6—7:30

27

Bells Choir

28 29

AA 8 p.m.