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Official Publication of Hope Lutheran Church, Cedar Hill, TX
Church 972.291.7902
Fax 972.291.9003
Pastors Joel & Wendy Berthelsen [email protected]
Choir Director Andrew Trites
Organist Sanctuary Choir Accompanist
Youth Choir Accompanist Cathy Peterson
Secretary Karine Samer
Heralds Editor Karine Samer
Church Council
Officers President
Ty Robenson - 972.723.9023
President-Elect Steve Hawkins 972-672-0600
Secretary Nancy Yedlowski
972.2793-1179
Members at Large Dwight Bengtson
972.515.8162 Tammy Hill - 972.617.7264
Raymond Luster - 972.293.0444
Lezlie Pender- 972.775.1065 Janice Wessa 972-617-7112
Appointees Treasurer
Kathy Still - 972.293.8016 Financial Secretary
Joe Liberatore - 972.742.4605
Mission Statement: To discover and respond to our call
TO KNOW JESUS TO FOLLOW JESUS TO SERVE JESUS in unique ministries.
Volume XXVIII Issue 6 June, 2013
Pentecost: A Season of Growth,
From Seed to Harvest.
Pentecost, the longest season of the church year,
running from May to November, is character-
ized by the color of green standing for growth.
Behind our altar, our quilt represents all the
church seasons. Pentecost is symbolized not
only by the green color in the quilt but also by
the green leafy vine running across the bottom.
This summer we will approach the sermon mes-
sages from the standpoint of Growing From
Seed to Harvest; growth from seed to root to sprout to branch to flower and harvest
of fruit, vegetable, grain or nut. We will think about our own growth as characterized
by this movement, thinking about it as a whole process. Where are we in the process
of spiritual growth(?) is the question before us.
“She is a tree of life to those who embrace her; those who lay hold of her will be
blessed.” Proverbs 3:18
This summer let us sink our roots deep and move toward the Son from whom life
flows.
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June 9-11 “Living Active Word” Conference
(for all ages): Rev. Dr. Gemechis Buba (North
American Lutheran Church Assistant to the
Bishop for Mission & worldwide evangelist) will
return to Hope. Rev. Buba will preach on Sunday
AM, Sunday PM and Monday PM. New Wine
will present the musical, “Kingdom Tales” on
Tuesday PM, June 11. New Wine is made up of 45
Christian youth on tour from Minnesota. The con-
ference will combine dynamic worship, evangeli-
cal preaching, prayer ministry and Vacation Bible
School for children. Begin praying for the confer-
ence and inviting others from near and far… any
church or without a church.
To help June 9-11… with Rev.
Gemechis’ or New Wine visit,
contact Lezlie Pender (214-336-
9561) …or with children's Vaca-
tion Bible School, contact
Stephanie Rodriguez (817-992-
1247) or Carrie Hamilton (972-
768-9307). We will need dona-
tions ($ and supplies) and various workers.
VBS is in need of supplies. Please check the sign
up sheet located on the VBS table by the bulletin
boards. Thank you for all of your help.
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Adult Sunday School
This summer’s Sunday School theme will dig in deeper with the our Summer’s Preaching
theme: Growing From Seed to Harvest.
Thus, each week we will look at each facet of growth as the scriptures uses metaphors of
seed, root, leaf, fruit, and harvest. We will ask ourselves the question, “Where am at in my
spiritual growth?”
Speaking of Wisdom and Understanding Solomon wrote, “She is a tree of life to those who embrace her; those
who lay hold of her will be blessed.” Proverbs 3:18
June 02 The Amazing Seed: a vision of the whole
June 09 Preparing the Ground and Roots
June 16 The Sprout to Maturity
June 23 The Branch
June 30 Fruit and Harvest, What God is Looking For
Chronological Bible Readings
for June
Link for this month’s readings:
http://www.cmbconline.org/pdfs/2011%20Daily%
20Readings.pdf
Press on,
Pastor Joel
Garage Sale for
Youth Mission Trip
June 15th from 8:00 AM till 1:00 PM
Please bring whatever items you choose which may
be used for our Youth Garage Sale on June 15th.
Please place them in the youth room or in the Godly
Play room in the back left classroom.
In Gratitude on Behalf of the Youth,
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May Semi-annual Meeting Summary
At May’s semi-annual meeting four people were elected to the council: Steve Hawkins as president elect, Ray-
mond Luster, Lezlie Pender and Tammy Hill each for at-large members of council.
Carolee Juergens, Candy Moltz and Barbra York were elected to the nominating committee.
Secondly, the congregation elected to enter into a contract for materials and labor for our building repair. $25,000
is to be paid in 1/3 increments to Lone Star Steel owned by Brad Standlee. (see contract summary below)
The council pledged to check out a loose-end regarding a warrantee. Secondly we would seek a bid on duct-work
insulation in the old portion of the building. This second item is separate from the proposed contract.
Thirdly, the congregation voted to adjust the budget to apply $4,000 to a new projector system in the sanctuary,
$3,000 to the coming Youth Mission Trip and or other Youth expenses, and a tithe of our roof contract of $2,500
to be given to the mission of Dr. Gemechis Buba’s East Africa and Middle East T.V. ministry.
Treasurer Kathy Still stated that if this money came from our present $34,000 sum indicated in the May bulletin
(this does not include any of the money we received from our insurance settlement) we would presently still have
$24,500 available for operating expenses (which is a comfortable amount for operating expenses.)
Pastor Joel
Contract Summary:
remove existing r-panel roof and replace with brown/mansard/burnished slate color r-panel sheets
install 6 foot wide solar guard insulation white
install new peak sheets
install wall sheets above sanctuary and trim prob light stone color but color of your choice
build up roof with steel at tower location to create a new valley
install rope seal between sheets
tek screws and lap screws
install 50 feet of gutter between buildings and install expanded metal as leaf protector above gutter
to prevent rainwater stoppage
keep water tight during construction
keep secured from wind during construction
we will stack removed roofing at a location of your choice if you would want the scrap steel or re-
move if you desire
we work at our own pace and will schedule work around any services you have planned
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Many were blessed by the Spirit-
filled ministry of Rev. Dr. Ge-
mechis Buba at our recent Mis-
sion Summit. The Hope Council
has committed to sponsoring one
of the broadcasts of his media
ministry. With just $100 per week, we can
reach millions for Christ. You may sponsor
more than one week or give a gift of $50 or
$100 to support one broadcast. You may also
give a larger honorary gift towards the total
need of $20,600 which supports several
broadcasts that are streamed not only to
Ethiopia, but all over Africa and are even
available all over the world. Designate your
gifts to “Rev. Buba Media Ministry.”
NEW Second Edition: Custom Designed Reflection
Guide by Pastor Wendy and Steve Harr. We’ve taken
something good and made it great! Available soon…
preorder today! Great gifts for graduates, wedding and
people in transition! Contact Pastor Wendy (214-477-
0429). Proceeds support Call Inc. (non-profit teaching
mission & ministry).
The youth garage sale will be June 15
from 8:00AM-1:00PM with set up Friday
night. Start collecting your items to donate.
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John 13:34 ~ 34 “I give you a new com-mandment, that you love one another. Just as I have loved you, you also should love one another.”
Contributor: Diane Pleasants
This month we are featuring a
correction of the Bible verse that
Diane Pleasants shared with us last
month. Please read below.
In June Faith Circle will be joining “Living Active Word”
Conference” . Faith Circle will meet July at 7:30pm.
INVESTING IN THE KINGDOM:
Offerings minus Expenses…
Actual YTD: $433
Budgeted YTD Income: $344
Overall Balance for operations: $34,187
(Cash less liabilities) (4/30/2013).
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CHURCH PROPERTY
Property Coordinator: Joe Liberatore, number: 972-293-2898
Indoor Lighting (inside light bulbs): Bill Knoll
Outdoor Lighting(outside bulbs): OPEN
Electric Systems/Fans: Wayne Wooley
Sanctuary Sound System: Scott & Kristine Clark
HVAC: Clay York
Change HVAC Filters: Clay York
Telephone: Carl Metzger
Appliances: Clay York
Furniture/Cabinet Repair: Bill Burleson
Small Engine Maintenance: Clay York
Gas/Oil Buyer: Clay York
Keys: Karine Samer
Computer Hardware/Software Maintenance: Carl Metzger
Carpentry/Handyman Tasks/Basic Maintenance: Leroy Linder, Clay York
(including playground)
Plumbing: Wayne Wooley
Piano/Organ: Cathy Peterson
Extermination/Bugs: Bob Wessa
Lawn Mowers/Edgers: Mike Purkiss, Jack Trousdale, Zelda Gates,
Ty Roberson
Touch-up Painting: Bill Knoll
Gardens: Cathy Peterson-front sign
Cathy Peterson-flowerbed by A/C units
Barbara York, Kathy Still, Mark Hill(Shrub
trimming)
Food Pantry delivery Grover & Lillian Radke
Organization of Clean-up Days(if needed): OPEN
Periodic Cleaning of Gutters: Ty Roberson (small section)
Carpet Cleaning: Lynn & Pat Foster
Kitchen: Mary Strand & Jan Koska
Hymnal Maintenance: Zelda Gates
Attic: OPEN
Windows: OPEN
Choir Robe Cleaning: Diane Pleasants
Nursery Toys/Room: OPEN
Sanctuary Preparation (chairs/hymnals): Zelda Gates
Christmas Tree: Jill Heyerdahl & youth
Sunday School Resource Room: OPEN
Thank you Joe Liberatore for the repair of the commode in the ladies restroom.
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Memorials and Designated Giving
Below is a list of designated funds at Hope used to pay for expenses or support ministries not included in our annual
budget. You may donate to an of the funds below by designating your offering or memorial to the appropriate fund.
Numbers below are as of 4/30/2013.
Fund Name Purpose Balance Do-
nated
Altar Guild Extra expenses related to worship not covered in monthly operating
budget. Examples of items bought are new altar paraments and banners.
$ 1,711 $ 345
Bereavement Pay for food for funerals. $ 357 $ 0
Briarwood Sent directly to Briarwood Retreat Center, the camping ministry of our
synod, to support their ministry and operations. This fund balance is kept
$
$
0
$ 0
Cedar Hill Food
Pantry
Sent directly to the Cedar Hill Food Pantry. This fund balance is kept at
zero. Money is sent in as it is received.
$
$
0
$ 640
Computer
Upgrades
Upgrade computer equipment, including the computer in the sanctuary
used for Sunday morning PowerPoint.
$ 14 $ 0
Council Used at the discretion of the Church Council. $ 1,854 $ 0
Council- Used at the discretion of the Church Council for outreach. $ 351 $ 0
Ethiopia
School
To establish a Bible School to train leaders in the North region of
Ethiopia.
$ 1,491 $ 0
Front sign Maintain and improve the area around the front church sign. $ 622 $ 0
Library Purchase new books as needed. $ 46 $ 0
Lutheran World
Relief
Sent directly to Lutheran World Relief to support their ministry and opera-
tions. This fund balance is kept at zero. Money is sent in as it is received.
$ 0 $ 0
Rev Buba Me-
dia Ministry
Support Rev. Buba media ministry which reaches millions for Christ in
Africa.
$ 0 $ 500
Ministry
Development
Develop new ministries at our church. For instance, this Fund was used to
send people to Stephen’s Ministry training.
$ 183 $ 0
Sierra Leone Sent directly to the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Sierra Leone to sup-
port their ministry and operations. This fund balance is kept at zero.
$
0
$ 0
Sunday School-
missions
Used to support Nedie, a thirteen year old girl from Haiti that we have sup-
ported for many, many years through Compassion International. Our com-
$ 335 $ 0
Youth
General
General youth ministry expenses. Often used to give scholarships to youth
who cannot afford to attend certain events.
$ 0 $ 15
Youth Supports the cost of the summer youth mission trip. $ 316 $ 129
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Prayers and Words of Encouragement
Our homebound members and friends enjoy
visits, calls and cards. Please take a few min-
utes out for those who can no longer get out
and about.
Homebound Residents
Recovering at home ~
Virginia Trousdale
1710 Mallard Circle
Mansfield, Texas 76063-4084
817.477.9945
These members appreciate
your prayers and words of en-
couragement.
Marian Black
Horizon Bay
355 W. Westchester Pkwy, #A207
Grand Prairie, TX 75052
214.235.0371
Marv Christensen
812 Vince Lane
DeSoto, TX 75115-4410
972.223.5172
Email address: [email protected]
Fran Christensen
Park Manor
207 E. Parkerville Road Rm. #211
DeSoto, TX 75115-6251
Joanna Snow
Mailing Address: 21 Devon Court
Mansfield, Texas 76063-4890
June Anniversaries
Jack & Virginia Trousdale 6/18
Ed & Kathy Longstreet 6/21
Mark & Karen Driscoll 6/23
Bob & Janice Wessa 6/27
Mike & Janet Savins 6/28
Charles & Lila Barnett 6/29
John & Bonnie Navarro 6/29
June Birthdays
Matthew Kuhn 6/03
Michele Lidle 6/03
Virginia Trousdale 6/05
Zelda Gates 6/06
Travis Harr 6/06
Lyn Metzger 6/06
Mary Petrichenko 6/10
Catherine McLeod 6/12
Joanna Snow 6/12
Kim Standerfer 6/12
Drew Slayton 6/13
Amara Mattingly 6/15
Paul Koska 6/16
Charles Barnett 6/18
Justin Wooley 6/19
Pat Foster 6/24
Reilly Bengtson 6/25
Lynn Foster 6/25
Diane Pleasants 6/25
Ana Berthelsen 6/26
Sam Drane 6/28
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Sunday Schedule:
Sunday School (Adult) ~ 9:00 AM
Worship ~ 10:00 AM
June 9– 11
Rev. Buba will preach on Sunday AM, Sunday PM
and Monday PM.
New Wine will present the musical, “Kingdom
Tales” on Tuesday PM, June 11.
No Wednesday Night Activities until Fall:
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
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“Living Active Word” Conference & VBS
For times of this event see the Schedule below.
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Hope
Lutheran
Church 917 Straus Road
Cedar Hill Texas 75104
www.hopelutheran.net
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Hopes’ Schedule For June
June 9-11 Adult and Children’s VBS. Dr. Buba will preach on the 9th and 10th. A youth group
from Minnesota will do a musical called “Kingdom Tales” on the 11th.
Other Coming Events
August 2-3 LCMC Texas District meeting in New Braunfels, Texas.