Firsts and foremosts...


(1)  Red is flying the coop for 3 days -- and the church office will be closed on Monday Sep 04 (Labor Day)


(2)  Lost and Found LAST CHANCE this Sunday -- all items on display in the Adrienne Perner Visiting Center -- large glass lid (vented top) for crock pot, soup pot or fry pan), large Pyrex-type casserole dish, containers, serving spoons, eyeglasses, keys -- items left behind will be donated.


(3)  Vestry Meeting Tuesday Aug 22 at 7:00 PM in Hope entry corridor.  All welcome to attend.


(4)  NO LONGER JUST FOR WOMEN...

--  Weekly Bible Study -- now called ADULT WEEKLY BIBLE STUDY -- starts Tuesday Sep 05 (10:00 AM to 11:30 AM in the Adrienne Perner Visiting Center) -- The Temple in the City of God:  II Samuel -- continuing the story of King David from I Samuel.  For more information, contact Elizabeth Baca at 604-0412 (Leezbet75@yahoo.com).

--  Women's Monthy Bible Study & Fellowship -- now called ADULT MONTHLY FELLOWSHIP & BIBLE STUDY -- starts Tuesday Sep 12 (10:00 AM to 11:30 AM in the Adrienne Perner Visiting Center).  This year's theme:  Women in the Bible -- featuring a 4-part viewing and study of the play "Women of the Bible Witness Jesus."  For more information, contact Deacon Jane Ross at 345-3249 (ronandjaneross@aol.com) or Elizabeth Baca at 604-0412 (Leezbet75@yahoo.com).


(5)  SAVE THE DATE -- Sunday Sep 24 -- Celebration of Father Dan's 10th Anniversary at Hope -- Church will provide beverages and cake. SIGN UP TO ATTEND and to PROVIDE POT LUCK DISH -- or contact Julie Walker at (214) 926-9808.


(6)  Abundant Life Women's Retreats 2018 -- NEW VENUE !!  Norbertine Community Hermitage Retreat Center (5825 Coors Blvd. SW, Albuquerque NN 87121).  Retreat dates Jan 12-14, Apr 20-22 and Sep 7-9.  Applications for all three retreats will be available in late September (from the church office or from our website).  Applications will be ACCEPTED beginning October 01.  For more information, contact Grace Roybal at mgraceroybal@q.com or 323-8161.


(7)  Hope Wish List -- in GREAT need of 8-1/2 x 14 white paper for service booklets -- just opened our last ream !!


(8)  2017 Bible Challenge =-=>
-- Aug 21 (Proverbs 4)
-- Aug 22 (Proverbs 5)
-- Aug 23 (Proverbs 6)
-- Aug 24 (Proverbs 7)
-- Aug 25 (Proverbs 8)


Our regular programming...


(1)  Eucharist -- Sunday Aug 20 at 10:00 AM
--  Children's Sunday School starts Sunday Sep 30 at 9:45 AM


(2)  Intercessory Prayer Group meets each Wednesday from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM downstairs in Classroom A.  From 10:30 AM to 11:00 AM, there is an optional study/discussion time.


(3) AA Open Step Study meets each Wednesday from 7:30 PM to 8:30 PM downstairs in Classroom B.

First and foremosts...
(1)  Won't you help?  Sapphire Persinger has
been accepted to attend Creighton University in Omaha -- starting as a sophomore since she completed freshman requirements while a senior at LaCueva.  She has been awarded scholarship funding to cover 90% of the costs for this coming school year.  Due to financial circumstances, her Mother is not able to come up with the additional funds needed.  If the Lord speaks to you about helping her out, go to www.gofundme.com/princesseducationalfunds -- where you can read her bio and donate.

(2)  This Sunday is Birthday/Anniversary Sunday PLUS Father Dan will be baptizing 3-year old Alexis Marie Kuuttila!  Please join us !!

(3)  Prayer & Healing Service in the Style of Taize will be held Tuesday Aug 15 from 7:30 PM to 8:30 PM.  Doors open at 7:00 PM for quiet prayer and meditation.

(4)  Weekly Bible Study starts up again on Tuesday Sep 05 from 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM in the Adrienne Perner Visiting Center.  We invite you to join us in this exciting study from II Samuel of God's ongoing desire to live among his people.

(5)  Save the Date -- Fr. Dan's 10th Anniversary at Hope -- Sunday Sep 24.  Pot luck luncheon celebration.  A food sign-up sheet that will be in the church foyer will be available in about a week.

(6)  Abundant Life Retreats 2018 -- venue must be changed.  Stay tuned!

(7)  PLEASE...PLEASE...PLEASE RETRIEVE YOUR BELONGINGS !!  Kitchen items and other items.  KS has a bag out there; MS has a binder out there.

(8)  Hope's Wish List...  We need a case of 8-1/2 x 14 paper!!  Thank you !!

(9)  2017 Bible Challenge (listing incorrect in this Sunday's bulletin) -->
-- Aug 14 (Psalm 149)
-- Aug 15 (Psalm 150)
-- Aug 16 (Proverbs 1)
-- Aug 17 (Proverbs 2)
-- Aug 18 (Proverbs 3)

(10)  Children's Sunday School starts up on Sunday Sep 10th at 9:45 AM !!

Our regular programming...

(1)  Eucharist Sunday Aug 13 at 10:00 AM

(2)  Intercessory Prayer Group meets Wednesday from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM downstairs in Classroom A -- for this week, there will NOT be a pre-prayer study from 10:30 AM to 11:00 AM.

(3)  AA Open Step Study meets each Wednesday from 7:30 PM to 8:30 PM downstairs in Classroom B.

Firsts and foremosts...

(1)  THE CHURCH OFFICE WILL BE CLOSED TOMORROW (Friday Aug 04).

(2)  STOREHOUSE SUNDAY is this Sunday (Aug 06) when we'll be collecting canned proteins, diapers (sizes 2-3-4), baby food and cash/checks (payable to Hope).

(3)  Hope for the Hungry -- The Rock at Noonday is set for NEXT Friday Aug 11 at 11:00 AM.  We need 10 servers to sign up serve lunch (signup sheet is in the foyer.  For more information, contact Gail Hartman at 797-7107.

(4)  Weekly Bible Study ==> The Temple in the City of God (II Samuel) continues the study of King David starting Tuesday Sep 05 from 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM in the Adrienne Perner Visiting Center.  All are invited to participate in this exciting study of God's ongoing desire to live among his people.  For more information, contact Elizabeth Baca at 604-0412 or at Leezbet75 @yahoo.com.

(5)  Father Dan's 10-Year Anniversary at Hope will be celebrated with a pot luck luncheon on Sunday Sep 24.

(6)  PLEASE...PLEASE...PLEASE... Retrieve your belongings from the windowsill in the Adrienne Perner Visiting Center.  Some really nice casserole dishes and containers!  Don't want to simply give them to Goodwill!

(7)  Abundant Life Retreats 2018 (Our Great God) -- three women's retreats are scheduled to be held at the Canossian Spirituality Center -- Jan 12-14, Apr 20-22 and Sep 7-9.  Cost per weekend = $225 (checks payable to Hope).  Applications will be available on our website or from the Church office in late September.  For more information, contact Grace Roybal at 323-8161 or at mgraceroybal@q.com.

(8)  Hope Wish List...  Thank you for providing us with black ink pens.  We are in need of a case of 8-1/2 x 14 white paper for printing service booklets.  THANK YOU !!

(9)  2017 Bible Challenge...
-- Aug 07 (Psalm 144)
-- Aug 08 (Psalm 145)
-- Aug 09 (Psalm 146)
-- Aug 10 (Psalm 147)
-- Aug 11 (Psalm 148)

Our regular programming...

(1)  Sunday Eucharist -- Sunday Aug 06 at 10:00 AM

(2)  Intercessory Prayer Group meets each Wednesday from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM downstairs in Classroom A.  From 10:30 AM to 11:00 AM will be a study and discussion time devoted to Exploring Intercessory Prayer.  For more information, contact Dottie Ruthven at 270-1332.

(3)  AA Open Step Study meets each Wednesday from 7:30 PM to 8:30 PM downstairs in Classroom B.

First and foremosts...

(1)  Father Dan is on vacation, returning Aug 11.  Please keep the Tutons in your prayers for safe travels, peace and restoration.

(2)  Last Sunday Loose Plate Offering, as usual, is designated to go to the Rector's Discretionary Fund.

(3)  Men's Monthly Fellowship meets Tuesday Aug 01.  This month, they will meet for the meal at 6:00 PM.  Following the men's meal (at 7:00 PM), special guest Pastor Eze Chiedozie will give a presentation about his work with the Navajo tribe youth and his knowledge of the East African Revival.  ALL ARE INVITED TO ATTEND HIS PRESENTATION.

(4)  Weekly Bible Study (FOR ALL) starts up Tuesday Sep 05 (and each Tuesday during the school year) from 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM in the Adrienne Perner Visiting Center.  TOPIC:  The Temple in the City of God:  II Samuel -- continuing the story of Kind David from I Samuel.  Please join us in this exciting study of God's ongoing desire to live among his people.  Anyone wishing to catch up on our study of I Samuel from last year may request a summary.  For more information, contact Elizabeth Baca at 604-0412 or at Leezbet75@yahoo.com.

(5)  SAVE THE DATE -- SUNDAY Sep 24 when we'll be celebration of Father Dan's 10th Anniversary at Hope !!  We're having a pot luck celebration luncheon following the service.

(6)  PLEASE RETRIEVE YOUR BELONGINGS !!  Kitchen items and other items -- in the Adrienne Perner Visiting Center.

(7)  Hope Wish List...  We need a box of black MEDIUM POINT ink pens -- and we will shortly need a case of 8-1/2 x 14 paper.  THANK YOU !!

(8)  Abundant Life Retreats 2018:  Our Great God.  Three women's retreats are scheduled for 2018 to be held at the Canossian Spiritual Center (5625 Isleta Blvd SW).  Cost per retreat weekend = $225 (check payable to Hope in the Desert with retreat date/s noted on the memo line.  Dates are JAN 12-14, APR 20-22 and SEP 7-9.  Applications for all three retreats will be available on our website or from the Church office in mid to late September and will be accepted by the Church beginning 2017 Oct 01.  For more information, contact Grace Roybal at 323-8161 or at mgraceroybal@q.com.

(9)  2017 Bible Challenge...
-- Jul 31 (Psalm 139)
-- Aug 01 (Psalm 140)
-- Aug 02 (Psalm 141)
-- Aug 03 (Psalm 142)
-- Aug 04 (Psalm 143)

Our regular programming...

(1)  Sunday Eucharist -- Sunday Jul 30 at 10:00 AM.

(2)  Intercessory Prayer Group meets each Wednesday from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM downstairs in Classroom A.  For those interested, there will be a study & discussion time devoted to Exploring Intercessory Prayer from 10:30 AM to 11:00 AM.  For more information, contact Dotty Ruthven at 270-1332.

(3)  AA Open Step Study meets each Wednesday from 7:30 PM to 8:30 PM downstairs in Classroom B.