First and foremosts...


(1)  Quarterly Ministry Leaders Breakfast Meeting...  tomorrow (Saturday Oct 14) at 8:30 AM in the Adrienne Perner Visiting Center.  All Ministry Leaders are strongly encouraged to attend!


(2)  Sunday Oct 15
--  Rector's Forum (Belief Buffet -- A Comparison of the Christian Faith to Other Worldviews) continue from 9:00 AM to 9:30 AM downstairs in Classroom A.
--  Training for Ushers/Usherettes (youth & adults) following the service
--  Last day for donations to BORDERLAND MINISTRY -- non-perishable foods, jackets, hoodies, cash, checks, etc.


(3)  Daughters of the King meets on Tuesday Oct 17 at 1:30 PM in the Adrienne Perner Visiting Center.  For more information, contact Anne Lane at 856-3394.


(4)  Prayer & Healing Service in the Stale of Taize will be held on Tuesday Oct 17 from 7:30 PM to 8:30 PM here at Hope.  Doors open at 7:00 AM for quite prayer and meditation.


(5)  65th Annual Diocesan Convention will be held in El Paso Oct 19-21.  Please keep the gathering in your prayers.  Pray for travel mercies for the Hope attendees:  Father Dan, Deacon Jane, Candace Jones, Anne Lane and Ruth Chesney.


(6)  Albertson's Savon Pharmacy will be here on Sunday Oct 22 offering free flu shots (also, tetanus/whooping cough and pneumonia vaccinations).  If you have medical insurance, please bring your card with you.


(7)  Ladies Afternoon Tea  and Silent Auction/Arts & Crafts...  Our only annual fundraiser!!  Saturday Nov 18 from 1:00 PM to 3:30 PM.  Photos of Silent Auction items will be available on our website !!  Silent auction open to those other than Tea attendees here at the church from 2:30 PM to 3:00 PM -- bidding closes at 3:00 PM.


(8)  School for Healing Prayer Level I commences Monday Jan 28 through Thursday Feb 01.  Class size limited to 12, so register early!  Information found on our website and in the entry corridor.  For more information, contact Deborah Tischler at 323-4098 or at datischler@msn.com


(9)  2017 Bible Challenge...
-- Oct 16 (Song of Solomon 1)
-- Oct 17 (Song of Solomon 2)
-- Oct 18 (Song of Solomon 3)
-- Oct 19 (Song of Solomon 4)
-- Oct 20 (Song of Solomon 5)


Our regular programming...


(1)  Eucharist Services Sunday Oct 15 at 10:00 AM
--  Children's Sunday School meets at 9:45 AM downstairs in Classroom E


(2)  Intercessory Prayer Group meets each Wednesday downstairs in Classroom A.  10:00 AM to 10:30 AM - optional study & discussion of Applied Christianity.  Usual prayer time - 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM.  For more information, contact Dotty Ruthven at 270-1332.
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(3)  AA Open Step Study meets each Wednesday from 7:30 PM to 8:30 PM downstairs in Classroom B.

Firsts and foremosts...

(1)  Ladies' Afternoon Tea Fundraiser is set for Saturday Nov 18 from 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM here at Hope.  A flyer is attached to this email with details.  During the Tea, a Silent Auction will also be taking place.  Beautiful, unique items and services will be presented as well as hand-crafted arts & crafts for sale.  Prices to fit every budget!  Tickets on sale each Sunday before the after the service.  Seating is limited!!  Auction items can viewed on our website beginning Oct 15 (photos updated weekly).  BE SURE TO PICK UP AN INVITATION CARD FROM THE ENTRY TO PASS ON TO OTHERS!!

(2)  Blessing of the Animals set for tomorrow Saturday Oct 07 at 10:00 AM in the Hope courtyard.  Invite family and friends!!

(3)  Sunday Oct 08 --
--  BIRTHDAY/ANNIVERSARY SUNDAY !!  Be sure to come for a blessing and some cake !!
--  Sunday Forum -- Belief Buffet (a comparison of the Christian Faith to Other Worldviews) from 9:00 AM to 9:30 AM downstairs in Classroom A.
--  Acolyte Practice for youth and adults will be held immediately after the service

(4)  Adult Monthly Fellowship & Bible Study meets Tuesday Oct 10 from 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM in the Adrienne Perner Visiting Center.  Join us for refreshments, fellowship time and a teaching.  GUEST SPEAKER:  Cindy David who will speak on The Thread of Scarlet.  Cindy is a 12-time author of novels based on women of the bible.  She presides over the DRG chapter of the Daughters of the King and is also the DRG president for women's events.  For more information, contact Elizabeth Baca at 604-0412 or at leezbet75@yahoo.com.

(5)  Something's Brewing will meet on Wednesday Oct 10 from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM at The Whole Hog (9880 Montgomery Blvd. NE (near Eubank).

(6)  Hope for the Hungry -- The Rock is set for Friday Oct 13 at 11:00 AM.  Signup sheet is in the entry corridor.  Please note:  Gail will be unavailable -- we need someone to take the $150 donation check.  The check will be signed this Sunday.

(7)  Ministry Leadership Breakfast Meeting is set for Saturday Oct 14 at 8:30 AM in the Adrienne Perner Visiting Center.  All ministry leaders are strongly encouraged to attend.

(8)  Free Flu Shots from Albertsons Savon Pharmacy will be available at Hope on Sunday Oct 22.  If you have medical insurance, please bring your card with you.

(9)  School for Healing Prayer (Level I) commences Monday Jan 28 through Thursday Feb 01.  Class size limited to 12 students, so register early!  Additional information, topics and the application can be found in the entry corridor on our website.  For more information, contact Deborah Tischler at datischler@msn.com or 323-4098.

(10)  Donations for Borderland Ministry...  Items of non-perishable foods, jackets, hoodies and other clothing, toiletries, etc. will be collected here at Hope through Sunday Oct 15 to delivery by our clergy to the Diocesan Convention.  Please place your donations in bags for each transporting.

(11)  STEWARDSHIP RENEWAL FOR FISCAL YEAR 2018 is coming up soon.  It's a time for prayerful consideration of our pledges for next year.  In a few weeks, a pledge card and information concerning our financial needs for next year will be mailed out to each family.

(12)  2017 Bible Challenge...
-- Oct 09 (Ecclesiastes 8)
-- Oct 10 (Ecclesiastes 9)
-- Oct 11 (Ecclesiastes 10)
-- Oct 12 (Ecclesiastes 11)
-- Oct 13 (Ecclesiastes 12)

(13)  A Special Request re Fragrances...  We all love a little nice smelling aromas, but some people's systems don't react favorably to heavy fragrances.  As a special request, we ask that you remember "a little dab'll do ya."

Our regular programming...

(1)  Eucharist Service Sunday Oct 08 at 10:00 AM
--  Children's Sunday School meets at 9:45 AM downstairs in Classroom E

(2)  Intercessory Prayer Group meets each Wednesday downstairs in Classroom A.  From 10:30 AM to 11:00 AM, there will be an optional study and discussion of Applied Christianity.  The usual prayer time continues from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM.  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.

A Gentle Reminder from Fr. Dan...

Dear Saints,

From time to time, it become helpful to remind us all that Sundays are a day of worship -- not only for parishioners, but for clergy and staff as well.  Lately, we have been dealing with a  high volume of requests to intervene with business-related matters before and after Sunday services -- which interferes with our ability to focus on worship, as well as our availability to fellowship with each other during Fellowship Hour following the service.  Therefore, especially on behalf of our Deacon and Parish Administrator (along with other volunteer church officers), I would like to request that business matters (unless of a very urgent nature) be communicated during regular weekday office hours.

I also would like to remind everyone that, most weeks, I only get one full day off -- usually on Monday.  Except for very urgent matters, I would ask that phone calls, texts and emails wait for an office weekday.  It takes very few interruptions on a Monday for it to feel like just another workday.

Thank you in advance for your consideration; we appreciate it very much.

Love and blessings to you all,
Fr. Dan

Father Dan & Michele were moved beyond words by the beautiful 10th Anniversary celebration and generous gift from the amazing people of Hope.  They wish to express their deepest love and gratitude to each and every one of you.

Firsts and foremosts...

(1)  This Sunday -- Oct 01
-- STOREHOUSE SUNDAY when we'll be collecting canned proteins, diapers (sizes 2-3-4), baby food and cash or checks (payable to Hope) to be donated to The Storehouse.
-- SUNDAY FORUM:  Belief Buffet -- a comparison of the Christian faith to other worldviews -- meets from 9:00 AM to 9:30 AM downstairs in Classroom A.
-- Dinners for Eight -- this Sunday is the LAST Sunday to sign up.  If you won't be at church and wish to be a part, contact Linda Owens at (302) 540-7878 or at linowe2612@icloud.com.

(2)  Men's Monthly Fellowship meets Tuesday Oct 03 from 6:15 PM to 8:00 PM for dinner and fellowship in the Adrienne Perner Visiting Center.  Meal cost = $5.00.  They'll continue their study of St. Peter and his instructions to husbands and wives for living Godly lives.  For more information, contact David Dixon at 292-2792.

(3)  Blessing of the Animals (celebrating the feast day of St. Francis) on Saturday Oct 07 at 10:00 AM at Hope.  Invite neighbors & friends to bring their pets to be blessed!

(4)  Flu Shots available at Hope from Albertsons Savon Pharmacy on Sunday Oct 22.  If you have medical insurance, please bring your card with you.

(5)  Donations for Borderland Ministry...  items of non-perishable foods, jackets, hoodies and other clothing, toiletries, etc. will be collected here at Hope through Oct 15 for delivery by our clergy to the Diocesan Convention.  Please place your donation in bags for easy transporting.  A list of specific items is posted on the bulletin board in the Adrienne Perner Visiting Center.  Cash donations should be made payable to Hope in the Desert with Borderland Ministry on the  memo line.

(6)  Stewardship Renewal for Fiscal Year 2018 is coming up soon!  It's a time for prayerful consideration of our pledges for next year.  In the next few weeks, a pledge card and information concerning our financial needs for next year will be mailed out to each family.  This year's time for renewal will end on Stewardship Sunday (date to be announced) when we'll celebrate with a "bring your favorite food" potluck luncheon!

(7)  School for Healing Prayer (Level I) commences Monday Jan 26 through Thursday Feb 01.  Class size is limited to 12 -- so register early!  Additional information, topics and the application can be found in the entry corridor or on the Church website.  Cost is $250 per person (includes tuition, a manual and lunch for all four days).  For more information, contact Deborah Tischler at datischler@msn or at 323-4098.

(8)  SHOULD HOPE IN THE DESERT BE INCLUDED IN YOUR WILL?  If you have any questions, talk to Fr. Dan or David Dixon.

(9)  2017 Bible Challenge...
-- Oct 02 (Ecclesiastes 3)
-- Oct 03 (Ecclesiastes 4)
-- Oct 04 (Ecclesiastes 5)
-- Oct 05 (Ecclesiastes 6)
-- Oct 06 (Ecclesiastes 7)

(10)  SAVE THE DATE !!  Saturday Nov 11 !!  Ladies Tea, Silent Auction & Arts/Crafts Sale !!

Our regular programming...

(1)  Eucharist -- Sunday Oct 01 -- 10:00 AM
-- Children's Sunday School meets at 9:45 AM on Sunday morning

(2)  Adult Weekly Bible Study:  Temple in the City of God:  II Samuel meets each Tuesday (except second Tuesday of each month) during the school year from 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM in the Adrienne Perner Visiting Center -- continuing their study of King David.

(3)  Intercessory Prayer Group meets each Wednesday downstairs in Classroom A.  From 10:30 AM to 11:00 AM, there will be an optional study and discussion of Applied Christianity.  The usual prayer time continues from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM.

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

Firsts and foremosts...

(1)  Sunday Forum:  Belief Buffet continues this Sunday Sep 24 from 9:00 AM to 9:30 AM downstairs in Classroom A.

(2)  Celebrating Fr. Dan's 10 Year Anniversary at Hope !!  Following the service this Sunday (Sep 24), there will be a potluck luncheon, a slide presentation, memories of the last 10 years...  Please join us !!

(3)  Wayne Johnson and Freda Ruiz are exchanging wedding vows on Monday (Sep 25) at 2:00 PM at Hope.  If you would like to witness this joyful exchange, you are invited to do so!

(4)  Vestry Meeting will be held on Tuesday Sep 26 at 7:00 PM in the Hope entry corridor.  All are welcome to attend!

(5)  Albertsons Savon Pharmacy will be at Hope dispensing free flu shots on Sunday Oct 22 (also tetanus/whooping cough and pneumonia vaccinations).  If you have medical insurance, please bring your card with you.

(6)  Abundant Life Retreats 2018...  All available spaces for all three women's retreats scheduled for 2018 have been filled!  However, those still interested are able to be put on a waiting list in the event of a cancellation.  For more information, contact Grace Roybal at 323-8161 or at mgraceroybal@q.com 

(7)  Dinners for Eight starts in October and the signup sheet is in the entry.  For more information, contact Linda Owens at (302) 540-7878 or at linowe2612@icloud.com 

(8)  Int'l Order of St. Luke healing conference being held on Sep 28-29.  Registration forms in the entry corridor.  For more information, contact Daveen Green at 922-4952.

(9)  2017 Bible Challenge...
-- Sep 25 (Proverbs 29)
-- Sep 26 (Proverbs 30)
-- Sep 27 (Proverbs 31)
-- Sep 28 (Ecclesiastes 1)
-- Sep 29 (Ecclesiastes 2)

Our regular programming...

(1)  Eucharist Service Sunday Sep 24 at 10:00 AM
-- Children's Sunday School meets at 9:45 AM downstairs in Classroom E

(2)  Weekly Bible Study (CO-ED) meets each Tuesday (except 2nd Tuesday of each month) during the school year from 10:00 AM to 11:30 in the Adrienne Perner Visiting Center.  Topic:  The Temple in the City of God:  II Samuel (continuing the study of King David).  Hope to see you on Sep 26 !!

(3)  Intercessory Prayer Group meets each Wednesday downstairs in Classroom A.  From 10:30 AM to 11:00 AM, there will be an optional study and discussion of Applied Christianity.  The usual prayer time continues from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM.

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