June 2017

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ANCHOR

HOPECHURCHLINCOLN.ORG 402-423-8855 HOPE@HOPECHURCHLINCOLN.ORG

October 2017

Winner of Trunk or Treat shown above

Second place below

Halloween is fun. Granted, the holiday can get out of

control and I know that there is a fine line between

having fun and allowing all sorts of evil thoughts into

one’s mind. Moreover, the roots of Halloween are not

something I like. But, to see my kids dress up like

Minions or Power Rangers gives a sense of freedom.

They pretend that they are something else for one

moment.

It is something that children, teenagers, and adults do

throughout our lives. We have a few opportunities to

reinvent ourselves for better or worse. But it is

something that Paul stresses we must do throughout

the book of Romans. We cannot be content to

continue to do what we’ve always done, but we must

become more like Christ and less like “Adam”. The

beginning of Romans 12 in verse 2 Paul writes

beautifully: “Do not conform to the pattern of this

world, but be transformed by the renewing of your

mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what

God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will.”

Paul isn’t asking us to dress up like something from

the latest movie or act like something we aren’t; he

wants us to be TRANSFORMED entirely into

something else. The only way to be renewed is to

offer ourselves as sacrifices to Jesus...to let Jesus’

words, life, and the Holy Spirit invade us and

transform us into what may seem like a foreign

costume.

Rarely does this happen overnight. I stress this to

new believers that if you could see yourself 3 or 30

years from now you will see what this verse actually means. But through time and being

committed to God’s transforming power in the Holy Spirit we can see that God literally will turn

us in to something entirely different. This is where the parallel to Halloween comes in: The

costume that seems to be a fake is now permanent.

Neither of my children would actually want to become what they dressed up as on most days.

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Trunk or Treat Scott Martin

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They would like to keep their identities as children who go to school and have their lives. Yet there are times that they do want to be superheroes. They do yearn to be a celebrity. A singer. A quarterback. Any number of “costumes” that the world says are successful.

Do you live a life where someone would look at your faith and they would think, “I want—that. Whatever they have…the way they view the world, I want to become that”.

While there are times in Scripture where there is a miraculous conversion and voices from heaven, the most often way that someone comes into contact and decides to give their life over to Christ is because of the desire to be transformed into something else. Consider how your costume looks: is it off some moments? Is it worn, tattered, or vibrant and well cared?

The day after Halloween is All Saints Day. A day in which we remember the “Saints” that have gone before us, but also give proper acknowledgment of those Christians who “wore” the identity with conviction, character, and calling. As I preached last Sunday, I hope your legacy is to reflect the calling in which we have all been asked. Moreover, I hope your identity is wrapped up in the one who saved you and is broadcast to all who come near.

Blessings,

Pastor Scott

I’m excited for the next sermon series called “Cross-

eyed—Living in the world but not for the world. This will

end on our “Consecration Sunday” on November 19th.

We will delve into three different passages on how to

apply what Scripture says and compare to what the

world says. I’m excited to learn together these next

three weeks.

Thanks to Laura Eastman for organizing a donations tub by Mission cube in Sanctuary. Hope is seeking volunteers to hand out food in mobile shuttle. Connect with Laura Eastman

or e-mail hope@hopechurchlincoln.org for more information.

Remember during this cold season to consider donating clothes and items that would help our homeless population in Lincoln.

We will have another New Member class November 19th at 9am. RSVP to hope@hopechurchlincoln.org

People City Mission Laura Eastman

Next Sermon Series Scott Martin

New Member Class

Sundays

2 Services: 9:00 acoustic 9:15 education hour

10:30 full band

Wednesdays

6:15 Middle and PK/Elementary 7:00 Youth Dinner 7:15 High School 7:30 Middle High and PK/ Elementary dismissed 8:15 High School dismissed

***Wednesday’s end on November 15th for the Fall

Fall Opportunities

SUNDAY Hello Church Family! What a joy it is to share that we are needing more 9:15 nursery helpers! We are needing at least two volunteers to serve during this time slot. We would like to set up a once a month rotation. It's a true blessing to serve our little ones and share God's love with them, so their parents can grow in their faith and fellowship with other believers. Please pray about this opportunity to serve and I encourage you contact me with any questions. Please call or email me if you are interested in serving in our nursery. Thank you so much!!! - Julie Wondercheck November Nursery: 9:15 Discipleship Hour (Arrive at 9:00) Nursery Volunteers Nov. 5 Bailey Svoboda or Kate Bohrer Nov. 12 Bailey Svoboda or Kate Bohrer Nov. 19 J'Marie Hansen Nov. 26 No Education Hour 10:30 Service (Arrive at 10:15) Nursery Volunteers Nov. 5 Carla and Grace Sandbulte Nov. 12 The Morgans Nov. 19 Anna Jobes, Faith Petersen Nov. 26 Angie Rushman, Aleni and Adi Stoakes December Nursery: 10:30 Service (Arrive at 10:15) Nursery Volunteers Dec. 3 Lindsay Burkey, Siarrah Strasheim Dec. 10 Linda Elder, Jasmine Allen Dec. 17 Melissa & Sienna McLachlan Dec. 24 The Morgans Dec. 31 Anna Jobes, Carissa Martin

Children Breanna Peterson/ Julie Wondercheck

WEDNESDAY/

During the month of November, children’s mid-week programming will be discussing how we can live

with an attitude of gratitude in all circumstances! “Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s

will for you in Christ Jesus.” -1 Thessalonians 5:18.

Our new series “Say Thank You” begins: November 1st and ends November 15th. It’s not too late to

sign your child(ren), grandkids, or neighbor kids up today! We welcome preschool through fifth grade!

November 1st : Thank you for Friends – Showing friends your appreciation through words and

actions.

November 8th: Thank you for Family – Thanking your parents and siblings for all that they do for

you.

November 15th: Thank you God! – Take time each and every day to thank God for his many good

blessings!!!

I would like to have a picture of my face during the 9am service when Scott Morgan and Marlys Freese interrupted the service to present Godly words of encouragement in October. Then I got to see my face through my wife during the 10:30 service when they called her up as well! We were absolutely shocked in the best way possible. So many amazing notes, and a wonderful blessing, we are very grateful for your generosity! We are privileged as a family and I am privileged to be pastor at Hope Community Church. What a joy to be present at “such a time as this” and I believe that God has brought us here for so many amazing moments. I want to sincerely thank you for your gifts, words, and presence in our lives. We are grateful and feel very loved.

Thank you Scott and Carissa Martin

Youth Hayden Florom

10,000

Many

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Many thanks to Brooks and Angie Rushman for their amazing work with the “art of

marriage” weekend on October 20th and 21st. We had over 25 couples attend an

inspiring and wonderful weekend where we were able to invest in our marriages. They

are tremendous leaders and gave so much for this amazing event! Hope is grateful for

their leadership and wisdom in pouring into our marriages!

This idea literally came to me while eating

cake. Dessert, coupled with theology is an

excellent pairing. We will also have coffee

and water available that evening. Come

discuss theology with other people in an

interactive, fun, and faith-stretching night!

Discussion and dessert starts at

6:30pm. Cup of Hope coffee will be

available!

There is no childcare available but the

Hope playground is open and connect with

Scott if interested in using some of the

space for a babysitter at church.

We will be discussing the Reformation and why it’s important to Hope this Thursday!

Art of Marriage Brooks and Angie Rushman

Theology and Dessert Scott Martin

I’m excited to invest in a Director of Discipleship and have begun interviewing potential

candidates. I wanted to include in this Anchor who we are looking for and to inform the

congregation that candidates potentially could be visiting Hope in the coming weeks!

We have had an enormous amount of applicants which have kept me very busy over the past

3 weeks. We are still accepting applications. At this point, we have had over 60 applications

from a wide array of backgrounds from all over the globe and Phd’s to recent grads from local

colleges! As we narrow down potential fits, please be in prayer for the Lord’s direction. We

want to move quickly but wisely. Many thanks to Julie Wondercheck and Breanna Peterson

for their great leadership in the interim!

Center for People in Need Linda Rutz

Director of Discipleship Scott Martin

Hope Community Church exists to bring people into a closer relationship with Jesus.

Position:

The Director of Discipleship’s role is to holistically analyze our discipleship paths to see where individuals and groups are in bringing people into a closer relationship with Jesus. They must be a dynamic leader who is passionate about discipleship. Based on experience and education consideration for title will occur. Either way, this person must have:

Character: Know what the right thing to do Biblically in a given situation

Charisma: Bring energy and enthusiasm to Hope and be a passionate follower of Jesus Christ

Competency: Have experience in leading individuals, discipleship groups (3-4 people) and large groups (30-40). They must have an idea of curriculum and curriculum development.

Chemistry: This person must get along with people from all age ranges, specifically children and youth. In terms of Gallup Strengths, they need a dash of “Woo” to be successful. They must have a sense of humor, and potentially be making fun of a job listing with so many C words in the requirements.

Calling: This trumps all other C’s as this person needs to be in their relationship with God knowing that God is calling them to such a position as this.

This person must have an ability to multi-task, dream big, and enjoy coming to work. They would be working Sundays with various discipleship opportunities at church. They would be encouraged to choose a service to worship in as possible (currently Hope has two Sunday services). In walking alongside this person if preaching is an option that they would like to pursue, limited opportunities could present in year 2 of this position. However, the focus is on discipleship.

If you are interested in learning more about a 2018 opportunity to travel to Haiti and invest in

our partnership with UCCI, contact hope@hopechurchlincoln.org

Hope has again shown it’s generosity by blessing numerous children of Haiti with Christmas

gifts in the month of November! We are supporting 30 children by giving various school and

other items for them to enjoy many miles away from Lincoln. Thank you Hope!

Cup of Hope

Nov TIME GREETERS

WELCOME

CENTER HOST TEAM

2017 SERVICE

(NAME TAG

TABLE)

5 9:00 Mel & Nancy Harms Evelyn Loof Loof Team

Chip & Holly Romjue

10:30 Rod, Pam & Alex Wismer Bev Wismer Mel & Nancy Harms

Dale Wismer Dale & Connie Rood

Cal & Linda VanEngen

12 9:00 Diane Essink Arlene Geiger Beukelman Team

Tony Geiger Tony & Arlene Geiger

Twan & Joanne

Vanderheijden

10:30 Roger & Shirley Vanderbeek Arlene Geiger Diane Essink

Tom & Karen Mouw Barclay Roger & Shirley Vanderbeek

Tom & Karen Mouw Barclay

19 10:30 Bill & Audrey Jordan Valerie Marhenke Svoboda Team

Jim & Ramona Rhodes Joe & Rhonda Armstong

Bill & Linda Elder

Ron & Judi Bouwens

Bill & Audrey Jordan

Jim & Ramona Rhodes

Matt & Alana Osmond

Ardell & Shelly McVey

26 10:30 Rick & Dianne McNeese Ruth Keys Keys Team

Ric & Ranae Stokes Ric & Ranae Stokes

Linda Rutz

Jim Sandbulte

Rick & Dianne McNeese

Assimilation Team Kevin Loof

11/1 Mayce Andelt Randy Thomas 11/2 Rick McNeese 11/3 Kim Mittelstadt Maria Harris 11/4 Jordonna Gana 11/5 Rya Thomas Abbi Elder Ranae Stoakes Brylin Thomas 11/6 Jaina Morgan 11/7 Connor Davis 11/9 Cindy Snyder Andrew Wondercheck 11/10 Carrie Schnittker 11/11 Hayley Bogue Grace Rittenburg Dale Wismer Caleb Sandbulte 11/13 Dylan McLachlan 11/15 Melissa Loos Nancy Harms 11/19 Nathan Vieth 11/20 Ryan Cech 11/22 Virginia Tribble 11/22 Reagan Spitsnogle

Holly Leeds 11/23 Albie Osborn 11/23 Stacy Svoboda 11/24 Elyse Plock Evelyn Van Engen 11/25 Shirley Nelson Matt Williamson Coral Schmeichel Matt Williamson 11/26 Brandon Elder 11/26 Heather Davey 11/28 Bill Elder 11/29 Chad Wilkinson 11/30 Rob Svoboda Bryson Plock Jean Hejna Sydney Worley

Birthdays!

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 2 3 4 ALL SAINTS DAY

6:15 Children and Middle High Programming 7:00 Youth dinner 7:15 High School

Lps Voice Program

6:30pm Dessert and Theology

Lps Voice Program

Lps Voice Program

5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Daylight savings ends COMMUNION SUNDAY 8:00 Elder Meeting 9:00 Acoustic Service 9:15 Education Hour 10:30 Worship Service

6pm RIP Lps Voice Program

6pm Scouts Lps Voice Program

6:15 Children and Middle High Programming 7:00 Youth dinner 7:15 High School

Lps Voice Program

6:00 Consistory

Lps Voice Program

Lps Voice Program

12 13 14 15 16 17 18 9:00 Acoustic Service 9:15 Education Hour 10:30 Worship Service

6pm Rip LPS Voice program

6pm Scouts LPS Voice program

6:15 Children and Middle High Programming 7:00 Youth dinner 7:15 High School

Lps Voice Program

Lps Voice Program

Lps Voice

Program

19 20 21 22 23 24 25 CONSECRATION SUNDAY 9:00 New member class 9:15 Education Hour 10:30 Worship Service

6pm Rip Lps Voice Program

6pm Scouts Lps Voice Program

Private Rental

26 27 28 29 30

Baptism Sunday 10:30 Worship Service

6pm Rip Lps Voice Program

6pm Scouts Lps Voice Program

Lps Voice Program

Lps Voice Program

November Calendar

Thanksgiving—church office

closed

* Pastor Scott will be on vacation from November 29th to December 6th . Brian Danniell will give our

message on December 3rd. He is a dynamic speaker and is currently the Assistant Principal at

Waverly High school.

* In this transition period, a huge thank you to numerous people who are helping in administration

duties!

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Please as much as possible call ahead before coming to church Monday-Friday to confirm there will

be someone available to help you with your specific need! Thank you!

P.S.