RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE

Silence is golden, it is true. Silence provides us with rest and peace. Through silence we can think great thoughts and consider possible solutions to our challenges. Silence is creative, prayerful, redemptive, and restorative. But silence can also be a prison. It can be a prison from which there is no escape. As I’ve watched my father slowly being silenced by time, I’ve realized how much I miss talking to him. I still talk but there are no responses, reactions, or opinions. My offerings are met with silence. And in this situation, silence has become the enemy. I miss my father’s humor, his quick wit, his subdued but regular expressions of pride in me and love for me. I miss hearing the stories of his past which though recycled many times, never grew old. I miss hearing about his pet peeves and political ideology. I miss his inquiries about the grandchildren.

Silence is golden, it is true. And perhaps his situation sparkles more than my selfish need for conversation with him realizes. “It is in silence,” Robert Benson writes, “that God is known and through mysteries that He declares Himself.” Maybe the mystery of his condition that has rendered him speechless has made room for the indwelling spirit of God. Maybe he now knows a wholenss he has never known. Maybe silence has allowed that to happen. It is my fervent hope that this is so. Silence, then, really would be golden.

Grace & Peace,

Pastor Jay

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LECTIONARY FOR THE MONTH OF JULY

July 5 2 Samuel 5:1-5, 9-10

Psalm 48

2 Corinthians 12:2-10

Mark 6:1-13

July 12 2 Samuel 6:1-5, 12b-19

Psalm 24

Ephesians 1:3-14

Mark 6:14-29

July 19 2 Samuel 7:1-14a

Psalm 89:20-37

Ephesians 2:11-22

Mark 6:30-34, 53-56

July 26 2 Samuel 11:1-15

Psalm 14

Ephesians 3:14-21

John 6:1-21

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BAPTISM CELEBRATIONS

Gail Weber 7-05-95

Adam Stanislawsky 7-05-95

Jim Jones 7-06-48

Carol Rasch 7-09-44

Michelle Lougeay 7-13-75

Michael Gipperich 7-15-07

Ella Scheuermann 7-16-05

Ray Kueker 7-19-31

Phyllis Andersen 7-21-91

Amanda Andersen 7-21-91

Eric Ebel 7-27-58

Yvonne Auer 7-28-96

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ADULT FELLOWSHIP

Pastor Jay and Holly’s Home

Friday, July 31st

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MISSIONS NEWS

HOSTING A DESSERT NIGHT!

Hope will be hosting our missionaries, Drew and Carla Baker (Mission Aviation Fellowship - MAF) on Wednesday, July 29 at 7:00p.m. in Miller Hall. The missions committee will be providing desserts and drinks for everyone in attendance. Please come and learn what new and exciting things the Baker’s have been doing in Central Asia. It is important to learn how our missions giving is being used to further Christianity.

PACK THE TRUCK MONTH!

July is our “Pack the Truck Month” for the Belleville Christian Center. We are asking for donations of canned goods, non-perishables, or even monetary donations. These donations will be stored in Room 2 for the month of July and then be taken to the Belleville Christian Center in August. The BCC helps those around us who especially need assistance in these difficult economic times. Any and all donations will be appreciated. At the end of the month, all monetary donations will be used to purchase extra canned goods, etc.

FLAG MEMORIAL

The flags currently flying outside our fellowship hall were given in memory of Pastor Bob Coon by his family.

If you are interested in purchasing flags in memory or honor of someone, please contact the church office. The cost for both flags is approximately $115 and will be flying for 3 months. A frame outside the church office will announce the memorial gift with the name of the person you are honoring.

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THANK YOUS

Dear Hope Friends,

Thank you so much for the prayers, cards and well-wishes. There is nothing that heals a person more than love and prayer. May God shower our Hope Family with many blessings.

Love in Christ,

Pam Carter

Thank you for the opportunity to serve in Bible study; it is truly a blessing to be able to study God’s word. Plus, I would like to thank you for the gift card.

Mike Munie

Dear Family of Hope,

I just wanted to thank you so much for the gift card. It really means a lot to me that I’ve been blessed with a church family that cares so much about me. I thank you for your support, your prayers, and your generosity.

Love

Jamie Smallwood

To the Pastors and Members of Hope,

Thank you all for the prayers and cards of sympathy for the loss of my son-in-law, Albert. He will be missed but we know he is in a better place.

Sincerely,

Mae Etling and Family

It was so nice to hear from the Hope Church Family at finals time. Your kind words and thoughtfulness mean a lot. Thank you so much and God Bless.

Kimberly Munie and Heather Kroupa

Thank you so much for your thoughtful support at this time! It is cherished and appreciated.

Nicole Kroupa

Hi,

I just wanted to say “thank you” for the signed card and monetary gift I received in the mail the other week. It really meant a lot to know that even 300 miles away everyone is still thinking of me. It is hard to believe that these were the last finals of my college days. I am looking forward to what lies ahead, but will also miss all the memories and people back home and at Hope Church.

Thanks again,

Jimmy Smallwood

Dear Friends of Hope,

Thank you everyone for your prayers, cards, and phone calls. It was so good to hear from you. I sincerely thank Pastor Carol for her visit to serve me communion. It meant a lot and really lifted me up. I also thank the Quilters, Stitchers and Crafters for the beautiful woven cross you all made for me. So, a really big thank you to everyone and hope to be back with you soon.

Love and God Bless,

Pearl Luther

Dear Consistory & Christian Ed. Committee,

Thank you very much for the thoughtful gift for teaching Sunday School last year. It was certainly not necessary, but much appreciated.

Peace,

VOLUNTEER OF THE MONTH

Dave Trout

Each month we want to recognize our volunteers here at Hope. They freely give their time and expertise to serve our church and our Lord.

This month we honor Dave Trout. He serves faithfully as our sound person. Each week he is here to get out speakers and microphones and ensure the quality of our sound in the sanctuary.

We thank you, Dave!

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SENIOR SINGLES’ LUNCHEON

THURSDAY, JULY 9^TH

11:30AM

Miller Fellowship Hall

Bar-B-Q, Brownies & Bingo

Invite your friends!

Please RSVP - 234-2358

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BOOK CLUB

Meet us at Hope Church

Thursday, July 23^rd - 10:30AM

We will be discussing the book:

“Five Smooth Stones”

by Ann Fairbairn

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COMING IN SEPTEMBER BIBLE STUDY FOR WOMEN

“You Matter More Than You Think”

A 6 week video Bible study on what a woman needs to know about the difference she makes with teaching from Dr. Leslie Parrott as seen on Oprah and Focus on the Family. Class begins on Thursday, September 17 at 7:00p.m. at Hope Church. Discussion will be led by Kaye Pruit.

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RUMMAGE SALE

Saturday, July 25^th

7AM

The trailer has arrived and we will be setting up a schedule for drop-off of your items. Please call the church office or check the Sunday bulletin for drop-off information. Drive around to the back parking lot and someone will be available to help you unload. Please do not leave the items unless the trailer is open. If you need help bringing large items, please contact Eva Pannier or call the church office (234-2358) and we will schedule a pick-up. Additional information about the sale will be in the Sunday bulletin

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BIRTH

We extend our congratulations to Adrienne Klemme and Gregg Haas on the birth of their daughter Cameron Rose Haas born Friday, June 19^th. Cameron’s proud great-grandfather is Robert Schmale and her grandparents are Gary and Alesia Klemme.

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BAPTISM

On Sunday, June 7, 2009, Austin Lain Grieve was baptized at Hope Church by Pastor Jay Krumeich. Austin is the son of Jeffrey and Stephanie Grieve and his proud grandmother is Shirley Carriger.

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SYMPATHY

We extend our sympathy to:

§ Larry & Trina Hernandez and their family in the loss of Larry’s parents, Eladio L. and Ameria H. Hernandez.

§ Bill and Carol Wilkinson and their family in the loss of Bill’s brother-in-law, Everett Davis.

§ Pastor Gerry Brandmeyer of the Belleville Christian Center in the loss of his mother, Clara Brandmeyer.

§ Pastor Jay and Holly and their family in the loss of Jay’s uncle, William “Skip” Krumeich.

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MEMORIALS

During the past month the following memorials were received.

In memory of Audrey Kuhlmann In memory of Paul Emile Ethier

By Frank & Joan Ponsler By Bill & Lena Mae Gamblin

In memory of William Krumeich In remembrance of Harold & Frieda Vogt’s

By Jim & Bonnie Jones 62^nd wedding anniversary

Bill & Carol Wilkinson By Frieda Vogt

Son Harvest County Fair

A Week of Children’s Fun

We come together every night

A treat for everyone.

First we gather in the gym

We sit around our signs

Piglets, Ponies, Calves and Lambs

Faithful Farmers - all in lines.

We talk about our Bible verse

We pass around the cow

We fill it with our money

The Heifer Fund - our vow!

Then it’s time to watch our skit

For ribbons, they’re competing

Making jams and calling hogs

Each night is worth repeating!

6:15!! It’s time to go

We run in all directions

The leaders always show the way

And they are our protection.

Lessons are ready, Bibles marked

Story time is here

Vacation Bible School begins

The County Fair draws near!

Our theme “Fruit of the Spirit”

First love, the next day joy

Then peace, patience and kindness

God loves each girl and boy!

We hear the words of Jesus

We learn how much he cares

His stories tell us how to live

Each lesson ends in prayer!

Then off for recreation

A time to run and play

Those happy sounds of laughter

Who squirted Pastor Jay?

Dripping wet, we go to crafts

We cut, we draw, we paste

We create special treasures

No minute do we waste!

Next we head to music

We learn some happy songs

We sing and praise the Father

To whom we all belong.

Eight o’clock already?

Back to the gym we run

Time for prayer and then a snack

Our school for today is done!

Carol Wilkinson

June 2009

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