The Voice of Hope Hope Lutheran Church

1750 SE Lennard Rd., Port St. Lucie, Fl. 34952 Office: 772-335-4673

www.hopelutheranpsl.org email-hopeoffice1@gmail.com

January/February 2015

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Pastor Norma Johnson January/ February 2015

Many thanks for . . .

. . .the gifts that Deacon Susan and I (Pastor Norma) received for Christmas.

. . .the wonderful attendance and participation at the Annual Meeting in January.

. . .the wonderful Celebration of our ministry together at the Pot Luck Dinner on Wednesday, 2/11, and for the kind gifts, thoughts shared and the very special song.

I will miss you all.

Pastor Norma

PASTOR’S PAGE

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February 1: Mark 1:23–28 23Just then there was in their synagogue a man with an unclean spirit, 24and he cried out, "What have you to do with us, Jesus of Nazareth? Have you come to destroy us? I know who you are, the Holy One of God." 25But Jesus rebuked him, saying, "Be silent, and come out of him!" 26And the unclean spirit, convulsing him and crying with a loud voice, came out of him. 27They were all amazed, and they kept on asking one another, "What is this? A new teaching — with authority! He commands even the unclean spirits, and they obey him." 28At once his fame began to spread throughout the surrounding region of Galilee.” Jesus has superiority over demons. By his word alone He sends out demons. Jesus is the ultimate authority because He is God. Therefore, as followers of Christ we are serving with authority. We can do the same: teaching, healing, forgiving, and serving. Be willing to sacrifice and serve God and see His power in changing lives and bring wholeness. Love God and do His work.

February 8: Mark 1:29–31 “29As soon as they left the synagogue, they entered the house of Simon and Andrew, with James and John. 30Now Simon's mother-in-law was in bed with a fever, and they told him about her at once. 31He came and took her by the hand and lifted her up. Then the fever left her, and she began to serve them.” If you want to maximize God’s peace, favor, and blessings in your life you must: hush your demons, hold on to His hand, and honor the Lord with your service.

February 15: Mark 9:2–9 “2Six days later, Jesus took with him Peter and James and John, and led them up a high mountain apart, by themselves. And he was transfigured before them, 3and his clothes became dazzling white, such as no one on earth could bleach them. 4And there appeared to them Elijah with Moses, who were talking with Jesus. 5Then Peter said to Jesus, "Rabbi, it is good for us to be here; let us make three dwellings, one for you, one for Moses, and one for Elijah." 6He did not know what to say, for they were terrified. 7Then a cloud overshadowed them, and from the cloud there came a voice, "This is my Son, the Beloved listen to him!" 8Suddenly when they looked around, they saw no one with them any more, but only Jesus.” Transfiguration is a gracious pledge that glorious things are in store for the kingdom of God. It speaks hope, peace, and comfort to us as we live for Christ. The glory at work in you is greater that the glory Peter, James and John saw on the mountain. You are being changed by the glory of Jesus Christ.

February 22 Mark 1:9–11 “9In those days Jesus came from Nazareth of Galilee and was baptized by John in the Jordan. 10And just as he was coming up out of the water, he saw the heavens torn apart and the Spirit descending like a dove on him. 11And a voice came from heaven, "You are my Son, the Beloved; with you I am well pleased." A very clear account of the three in one, yet separate. Jesus, in the water being baptized by John. The Holy Spirit descending like a dove for Heaven. The Father speaking over Him

February Sermon Texts

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Church Council Your 2015 Council Members

President, Ed Erfurt Tina Kasten Daniel Love Vice President, Lauren Hutto Micheline Berthaut Becky Schnorr Secretary, Brenda Newins H. Fred Heins Clemmie Vincent Debra Scuderi Julie Witkowski

“The Wonder” – Christmas Program on 12/14/14 Many thanks to our Sunday School for such a beautiful Christmas Program this year.

Incident Reports available Incident Reports are available on a clip board under the window to the office in the Narthex. In case of any injuries on the Hope Lutheran Church campus, these events must be reported in writing. Completed reports may be returned to the office.

Report on Major Gifts Campaign – contact Fred Heins

Volunteers needed for: Sarah’s Kitchen & Mustard Seed

Volunteers needed for: Bell Choir & Choir

Lego Club On Saturday, January 30, 2015 from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. the Lego Club began.. This is a journey to build God’s word with Legos. Our first adventure was to build a home similar to the home Jesus was visiting when He healed a sick man who was lowered to Him from the roof as told in Luke 5. Life was very

different during Jesus’ time on the earth and we will learn how it happened and recreate this wonderful event. Each time we get together, we will go back in time and recreate a scene from the Bible. This club is for ages of 5 and 105. Parents can drop their children off, or better yet, stay with your child and have fun together. NOTE: If your child is under 5 years of age and you wish to bring them, they are welcome, however, you must stay with your child at all times. Next meeting will be Saturday, February 21st at 5 p.m. •

Stephen Ministries Provides:

• Training, resources, and support for the pastors, church staff, and lay leaders who direct your congregation’s Stephen Ministry.

• State-of-the-art materials for training Stephen Ministers in your congregation. • A step-by-step process to establish a lay caring ministry that works and lasts.

•A biblically based, psychologically sound approach to caring ministry. •A flexible system that works in churches with fewer than 100 members and more than 10,000. •Ongoing support and consultation from the Stephen Ministries staff. •A ministry that has been highly successful in thousands of congregations from more than 160 denominations since 1975. This is a proven system for multiplying ministry. “Stephen Ministry is Christ Caring for People through People.”

Steve Davis went to training in Orlando and will be having meetings in March on Saturdays for anyone who is interested. Contact the church office for more information.•

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GriefShare Are you experiencing the loss of a loved one?  Could you use some help and encouragement?  Join us for Grief Share, "Your Journey from Mourning to Joy." Grief Share is a support group that meets weekly for 13 weeks.  The sessions are self-contained, so you can join at any time. There are three components to each session: a video seminar, support group discussion, and personal workbook for taking notes during video and daily activities. We meet every Tuesday at Hope Lutheran from 6:00 - 7:30 PM.  Cost of the workbook is $15.00.  This session began January 6th and will meet until April 7, 2015.  ALL are welcome.  For more information please call Pat Reynolds at (772) 519-2592.•

Call Committee

The members of the call committee are Chairperson, Joyce Strickler, Computer Contact Person, Nancy Brewer, Glenn Doebrich, Fran Hendertilo, Jason Hutto, Tina Kasten, Council Member and Alternate, Tom Roksvoldt.

The committee has been busy meeting every week since we were elected by the congregation.  There is a link below for filling out a survey from the committee asking for your input on the selection of a new pastor.  We look forward to everyone filling out the survey. If you do not have access to the web, a survey will be available at church, and we are asking that you return it to the church promptly.  Please only one per person.

Feel free to ask questions of any committee member, and we will be keeping you informed as to where we are in the process.  Some things are confidential and may not be answered.

Click Here for the survey. Hit the control button and click to follow the link…..

Thanks for your cooperation and support.

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Joyce Strickler, Chairperson

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01/01 Carol Wilhelm 01/02 Charlie Vandermosten Loretta Vandric 01/05 Tom Geske 01/06 Dee Hudson 01/07 La’reese Felix 01/09 Jerry Gahlhoff 01/10 Jeanne Hockley 01/13 Marian Ream 01/19 Edward V. Erfurt 01/21 Karen Keat 01/23 Danielle Danboise Frank Klein Emily Banks Jean Carroll Rick Weech 01/24 Emily Sellas 01/27 Debbie Barr 01/28 Norma Weber 01/29 Taylor Gavidia

January Anniversaries

01/12 Adam & Jocelyn McGlynn (12) 01/15 Thomas & Jeanette Roberts (12) 01/29 Lou & Dorothy Lozon (66)

February Birthdays 02/02 Karen Frampton Jay Beauchesne 02/03 Mary Pulver 02/04 Tara Zmuda Christian Zaky 02/05 Larry Zimmerman 02/05 Haley Kingsley 02/07 Jackie Fowler Heather Tiffany 02/08 Joyce Strickler Amy Anderson Abigale Baer 02/10 Tom Roksvold 02/11 Blanche Cotton Inge Brooks 02/12 Lynn Seuberth 02/14 Jean Beldin Bill Baranski Samantha Botti 02/15 Cynthia Oyola 02/16 Cathy Schaus 02/18 Joe Weber 02/19 Denis Fowler Codi Fletcher 02/20 Justin Velez 02/22 Wade Weaver Taylor Witkowski 02/26 Corbin Blake 02/28 Frank Sanchez Vanessa Billings

January Birthdays

February Anniversaries

02/03 George & Ginny Norgord (64) Harry & Karen Keat (47) 02/05 Bert & Marie Johansson (21) 02/06 Roy & Nancy Brewer (17) 02/12 Carmen & Nancy Faillaci (21) 02/14 Winston & Shirley Jackson (55) 02/15 Art & Gail Brehm (35) 02/16 Richard & Jean Beldin (58) Alan & Nikki Conley (13)

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Ed Auman, Micheline Berthaut, Jaden Buckner, Jean Carroll, Maureen Cunningham, Alva Felix, Wanda Felix, Ed Forella, Guy Forester, Karen Frampton, Harmony Geske, Judy Geske, Claudia Gillis, Dolores Hart, Vi Haviland, Bob Hendertilo Michael Hines, Jeanne Hockley, Kendall Lynn Hunt, Gloria Iacobelli, Mitzi Johnson, Kelly Kendall, Pat Maraschio, Howard Munson, Joe Moris, Chelsey Olson, Judy Ouelette, Hilda Peterson, Maria Lydia Prado, James Prell, John Prell, Cathy Schaus, Tony Scuderi, Grace Siciliano, Billy Smith, Eric Weston, Marge Yager •

Members in Residential Care

Inge Brooks-Lakeforest Park

Pricilla Carpenter- The Gardens

Members of Our Armed Forces

LC Scott Strickler USA

Cody Allen USA USA

Tech Sgt. John King USAF If you know of someone who would like to be on our prayer list please contact:

prayersofhopelutheran@gmail.com

With Sympathy and Prayers Neal Frampton

May 28, 1932 – February 2, 2015 Prayers are with Karen Frampton, family and friends

We remember with love…..

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HELP WANTED, NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY WILL TRAIN - USHERS, GREETERS, LECTORS, COMMUNION ASSISTANTS: FLEXIBLE SCHEDULE. COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS ARE OUT OF THIS WORLD! NO NEED TO SEND YOUR RESUME JUST CALL: 772-335-4673 or email church office at hopeoffice1@gmail.com •

All Christian’s have been gifted by grace from God above, equipped to build and strengthen the church in faith and love. ---Fitzhugh

You are one of a kind—designed to glorify God as only you can

Worship Servants –February

Date Greeters Ushers Lectors Cantor 02/01 (9am) Margaret Eubanks (11am) (9am) Emily Banks & Fran Hendertilo (11am)Debbie Pinto (9am) Margaret Eubanks (11am) (9am)Lusell DuBerger (11am) 02/08 (9am) Margaret Eubanks (11am) (9am) Mag Roma & Emily Banks (11am)Debbie Pinto (9am) Margaret Eubanks (11am) (9am) Lusell DuBerger (11am) 02/15 (9am) Margaret Eubanks (11am) (9am) Mag Roma & Emily Banks (11am)Debbie Pinto (9am) (11am) (9am)Diana Roma (11am) 02/22 (9:30am) Margaret Eubanks (9am) (11am)Debbie Pinto (9am) (11am) (9am) Diana Roma (11am)

Counters Carmen Faillaci & Ellen King

Our worship not only honors and magnifies God, but it is also for our own edification and strength. Worship helps us develop a God-like and Christ-like character. We become like unto those we admire and worship. When we worship God we tend to value what God values and gradually take on the characteristics and qualities of God, but never to His level. As Philippians 2:5 says, "Let this mind be in you which was also in Christ." How do we take on the mind of Christ? In Romans 12:2 we read, "And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind." We renew our mind as we study and meditate on God’s word and worship Him.--Ron Boatwright

On Wednesday evenings during the season of Lent, we will gather together for a simple soup and bread supper followed by a time of worship. We will meet at the church on Wednesdays from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m., February 25th through April 1st.

Dinner will begin at 6:00 p.m. in the fellowship hall followed by Evening Worship in the sanctuary at 7:00 p.m. Please set aside these dates on your calendar and join us in prayer and fellowship as we prepare for the celebration of Christ’s resurrection at Easter. Please bring a soup bowl and spoon. •

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WELCA is sponsoring a new program at Hope. Hope Helping the Homeless is a one year project starting in September. For the month of February please bring in razors, shaving cream, and soap. There is a box in the narthex for the homeless. Our goal is to help those in our community who are homeless. All supplies will be given to Mustard Seed in Fort Pierce, with a once a month distribution. Thank you for supporting those less fortunate than ourselves.

-Jeanette Roberts

Verse of the Month

“Jesus replied: “Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.” Matthew 22:37 (NIV) Resolve this year to love Jesus more than anything. Then let your heart overflow in service.•

Birth Announcement

God is so Good! Kyle Matthew Kasten 8 lbs, 20 in. 6:09 p.m. 1/23/15

Congratulations to Scott and Tina

Kyle Matthew will be Baptized in the Name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit! Sun. March 8th at the 11 a.m. Service. I am inviting anyone who would Love to Welcome Kyle to Our Family in Christ! — at HopeLutheran1750

GROWING HEALTHY KIDS @ HOPETUESDAYS

Story Time: 3pm to 4pm

Cost: Free

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Horticulture for Beginners: 4pm to 5pm Cost: Free

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➢ Children gain confidence reading to the Waggin’ Tail Therapy dogs

➢ Receive tutoring to increase their reading skills

➢ Registration required

➢ Story time and tutoring also available

➢Children of all ages digging in the dirt

➢Planting and tasting healthy vegetables

➢Planting Christian values

The New Interim Pastor’s Résumé

Rev. Dr. Earnest E. Tate 4465 Wellington Shores Drive

Wellington, Florida 33449 414-690-2166

I have assisted churches, state, and government agencies in an effort to provide spiritual guidance to the community. As part of my faith journey, I preach the Gospel, teach the unadulterated scripture, and administer the sacrament of Holy Communion. I have also journeyed with the people of the New Haven Community in Milwaukee, Wisconsin promoting affordable housing as defined by the community and not government, grants for low and middle income people to make improvements on their property, more structural after school program for our children, and work force programs for all and not a remnant of the community. I have assisted area school staff, business owners, non-profits, and residents with ways to be more accountable to the community. I am continuously defining ways to minimize the number of young people who are being incarcerated and developing ways to diminish residents and business owner’s fear of crimes.

Recent Accomplishments: • Created a relationship with the community by canvassing more than 2000 homes with parishioners in

the neighborhood adjacent to Peace Lutheran Church.

• Created a radio broadcasting ministry on JOY1340 AM broadcasting sermons on Mondays after Sunday Worship Service.

• Submitted a $98,000 proposal to the Greater Milwaukee Synod with an objective of lowering crimes, incarceration rate of young people, and creating a safe environment while walking in the neighborhood.

• Created a Bible Class facilitating the study of the Pentateuch, Gospels, and the Book of Acts. Certificates were given after each study.

• Provided 2 Rekindle Workshops that reflected on Spiritual, financial, and physical congregational growth. Giving increased 50% from regular contributors.

• Created a partnering relationship with 5 congregations within the Greater Milwaukee Synod.

• Article was written in the Living Lutherans (February 2013 and Faith in Action Journals (November 2013). A video was shown at the ELCA 2013 Assembly.

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• Managed a community food pantry.

• Developed a Wednesday Bible Study. A second Bible Study (men) was created and facilitated by a lay person.

• Developed a partnership with a colleague who has a cabin (home) adjacent to Lake Michigan. The colleague provides her cabin for pastoral and congregation retreats.

Accomplishments prior to ministry: Managed a $1 million dollar budget in the Radon Program and $12 million dollar budget in the Radiological Emergency Response Program with the Minnesota Department of Health.

TRAVEL Tanzania Mission Trip with the Greater Milwaukee Synod, September 2010 Wittenberg, Germany – Martin Luther’s Life Journey Tour with Luther Seminary, December 2012

CALLS Peace Lutheran Church, Milwaukee, Wisconsin Pastor 2009-2014 Messiah Lutheran Church, Minneapolis, Minnesota Associate Pastor 1997-2008 St. Peters A.M.E. Church, Minneapolis, Minnesota Associate Pastor 1989-2006

SUPPLY PREACHING Kenosha, Wisconsin May 2014 Milwaukee, Wisconsin June 2014 Wellington, Florida October 2014 Raleigh, North Carolina December 2014

WORK ACTIVITIES • Review current documents on pastoral care and counseling procedures. • Prepare a monthly and annual written report of the pastoral activities • Provide pastoral and administrative assistance. • Maintained sufficient expertise in Stewardship and Mission Development • Maintain sufficient expertise in Biblical theology • Maintain sufficient expertise in Pastoral and community leadership. • Facilitate a Community Bible Study • Evangelizing in the community and provide counseling as needed at the Food Pantry and during the

Community Meal • Mentor children in the Sunday School, Seibert Year-Round Tutoring, and Summer Camp. • Written grants for the Radon program in the state of Minnesota • Monitored Radon grantees’ quarterly activities in the state of Minnesota • Managed Radon and Radiological Emergency Programs in the state of Minnesota

EARNED DEGREES: Luther Seminary, St. Paul, Minnesota, Biblical Preaching, DMin, 2007

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Luther Northwestern Theological Seminary in St. Paul, Minnesota, MDiv, 1994 University of Minnesota, Twin Cities Campus, Radiological Science, M.P.H., 1982. Rust College, Hollysprings, Mississippi, Chemistry/Mathematics, B.S., 1971

CERTIFICATES: University of St. Thomas for Level I and II seminars in the Community Leadership Institute

COMMUNITY/GREATER MILWAUKEE SYNOD INVOLVEMENT: MICAH McGovern Block Club Milwaukee Police Department 4th District Captain's Community Team Synod Mission Cluster 1 Synod Stewardship Team Synod Evangelism/Outreach Team 011915 •

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Phone-772-324-9472 Check out the web-site: http://cuisine256.com/ E-Mail-Info@Cuisine256.com

We are asking anyone interested in singing with the ADULT CHOIR to please see Karen Keat or any choir member for information.

We meet on Wednesday’s at 7:00pm. Please come out and sing with us.

For information please call Karen Keat: 772-237-5363.•

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Worship the Lord with gladness. Come before him, singing with joy. (Psalms 100:2)

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If you would like to be in the BELL CHOIR, please see

Karen Keat for information. If you are interested in learning

about the bells, please call Karen Keat, 772-237-5363. We

meet at 6:30 pm onTuesday nights.•

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Called to spread God’s Word and to lead the community to Christ

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If you do not have an e-mail address or access to online we will gladly mail you an issue. Please contact the church office. Thank you Michelle Erfurt for keeping our website up to date!

Click & go to www.hopelutheranpsl.org !

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