February 28, 2010
For an electronic copy of the Spirit,
The Spirit of
Theme: LOST?
“Finding what you have always been
looking for!”
Holden Evening Prayer Services
Wednesday, March 3 at 7:00 p.m.
LESSON: Luke 15:11 - 32
SERMON: “Lost? Finding Forgiveness”
Wednesday, March 10 at 7:00 p.m.
LESSON: Matthew 18:21 - 35
SERMON: “Lost? Looking for Peace”
Wednesday, March 17 at 7:00 p.m.
LESSON: 1 Peter 2:9 - 12
SERMON: “Lost? Looking for Happiness”
Wednesday, March 24 at 7:00 p.m.
LESSON: 1 Peter 2:9 - 10
SERMON: “Lost? Pursuing Purpose”
please log on to our website at:
www.hopelutherancranberry.org
Easter Flowers
Hope members have long
celebrated the Resurrection by
decorating the church with
beautiful Spring flowers. Easter
flowers may now be ordered. You
may purchase a plant in honor of a special person in
your life or in memory of a loved one.
You may sign up at the Welcome Table. You may
choose from tulips, daffodils and lilies. The cost for
each plant is $7.25. Your payment may be placed in
the offering or sent to the church office. Please
make checks payable to Hope Lutheran Church.
The last date to order is Sunday, March 21, 2010.
COMING THIS WEEKEND TO HOPE:
“Thirty Pieces of Silver” Pancake Breakfast,
sponsored by our Confirmation students and
families. Join us after Sunday worship for breakfast
and fellowship. Our smiling youth will be there to
serve you.
All proceeds will be directed toward sending nearly
50 youth from Hope on mission trips to Onancock,
VA and Charleston, WV this summer!!!!
 Our New Member Hope Lutheran Church
Reception will be held at the CHILDREN/YOUTH Choir
11:00 a.m. liturgy. Please come Come sing with us…all
and welcome newest members Children and Youth age 5
into our church family. Praise through Grade 3
God for Hope‟s ministry that
continues to touch lives with the Monday Practices from 6:45 to
saving Gospel of Jesus Christ! 7:30 p.m.
Sunday anthems sung at the
Mark & Maria Dehart – shepherded by Kevin & 9 a.m. Worship Service
Sandy Forrest;
Sandrajeanne (Sam) Hunsicker – shepherded by SCHEDULE:
Stacie Steighner; Monday Practices
Diana Jacoby – shepherded by Marcus & Beth
Ritchey; March 1
Paul & Debra Payerchin – shepherded by Kurt & March 8
Karen Johanknecht; March 15
Jon & Erica Pizzica – shepherded by John & Jean March 22
Sims; and March 29
Joshua & Kelly vonStein – shepherded by Chad & April 5 – No practice
Heidi Zutter April 12
Come welcome them! April 19
April 26

Sunday Worship

March 28 - Palm Sunday

Come everyone to the Annual April 4 – Easter
April 18
April 25
May 2

AED & CPR Training

Sunday, March 28, 2010, at 1 p.m. Class: The class is March 13,
Hope Lutheran Church 2010, at 9:00 a.m. Registration
begins at 8:30 a.m. and a continental breakfast will
be served. Cost is $25.00 per person. Classes are
Crafts, snacks and egg hunting open to the public.
for all ages!
Sign up online at www.hopelutherancranberry.org
$2 per child collected or at the Welcome Table.
at door.

Register at
www.hopelutherncranberry.org
Find more exciting ministry at
Call or email Susan Koma www.hopelutherancranberry.org
724.687.0605/mskoma@zoominternet.net for Check it out today!
questions!
 HOPE'S HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH CHAOS
MINISTRY & RETREATS (Christ Has All Our Solutions)
HIGH SCHOOL Next Meeting Date:
YOUTH GAMING March 14, 2010
NIGHT @ HOPE! 6 P.M.-8 P.M.
TONIGHT Grades 6 – 8 and their
friends are invited to join us
You all know the drill. for our monthly gatherings.
It‟s becoming a Hope High School tradition. We What are we all about? We are about making friends,
provide the space and the food. You provide the having a ton of fun and learning how to follow Jesus.
gaming equipment and fun. Gather at 6:00 p.m. and Join us each month at Hope Lutheran Church. . . You
we will end the night at 8:00 p.m. It‟s strictly won’t want to miss it! Anything can happen here!
gaming and fun. Dinner included.
RSVP to Karen Johanknecht, karens@johanknecht.com
Sign up at www.hopelutherancranberry.org under
event registration. Friends welcome. Mark your calendars for the next CHAOS meetings:
April 11 – May 2 – June 6

CHAOS Service Project:

Sunday evening, March 28, 2010, CHAOS will be
Come Sail the High Seas with VBS! going to Passavant in Zelienople to color easter eggs
You can feel the sea spray on your with some of the residents.
Please RSVP to Karen Johanknecht,
face as sails snap overhead –
karens@johanknecht.com, if you plan to attend this fun
your children will experience
service event.
the deep, rolling waters of God‟s
love with their crew! This will be
the best time your children will have all summer!
Plan now: July 12 -17. Look for more information February Kidz Klub:
in weeks ahead…and parents, we will definitely
March 14, 2010
need your help steering this expedition. Don‟t
hesitate to call either Diana Munn (724.272.1459) Time: 4 to 6 p.m.
or Diane Lewis with any questions (724.934.9063).

Calling all kids grades 1 to 5 -

come join us this month to continue our adventure
Classes begin in with our Bible Super Heroes (and have some
March, so mark Valentine's fun!). Bring your friends...for crafts,
dinner, and GAMES! RSVP to Diana Munn,
your calendars now! drmunn@yahoo.com or 724-272-1459
First Communion is for any
child in second grade or above. Parents: It's so much fun to watch your
Join us from 6 to 7 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall on children develop friendships and work together -
Monday, March 8, 15, & 22, 2010. especially during the games! Thanks for bringing
them each month! As they get older, the
You may sign-up online relationships that are beginning now will flourish
www.hopelutherancranberry.org under the “News and they will have a wonderful, christian network of
& Events – Event Registration” or in the sign-up friends they can call upon.
book at the Welcome Table. Future Kidz Klub dates:
March 14, April 11, May 16
 MANY SPECIAL THANKS:
Soles4Souls would like to Thank
everyone who donated shoes for CHAOS' collection
of shoes that will be shipped to Haiti.
We boxed up 166 pairs!!!!!
HOPE RESPONDS WITH GENEROSITY FOR What a blessing.....Your help with this service
HAITI RELIEF! project was greatly appreciated!!!

Since the devastating news of the earthquake in

Haiti, Hope has been involved in numerous projects The Evangelism/Outreach
to aid in relief efforts. Together we have: Committee would like to
say “thank you” to the
† Raised over $1277.00 through our special children and adults of Hope
envelope offering for ELCA Disaster Relief; for making the Haiti Relief a
† Raised $795.00 through our youth led huge success!
"Souper Bowl of Caring" ministry- for We sent 132
ELCA Disaster Relief;
personal hygiene kits - a
† Collected 132 personal hygiene kits – a
total of 26 buckets or "Haiti Bags" for total of 26 buckets! The
Brother's Brother to benefit those in Haiti 27th bucket was packed with soap, washcloths and
sponsred by our Evangelism/Outreach combs.
Ministry and Sunday School (the 27th bucket Even though our “Haiti Drive” concluded last week
was packed with soap, washcloths, and – you may still donate items by dropping them off
combs); directly to: Brothers Brother Foundation
† Collected 166 pairs of shoes for Haiti to be 1200 Galveston Avenue
distributed through Soles4Souls sponsored Pittsburgh, PA 15233
by our CHAOS ministry; and we 412.321.3160
† Lifted our brothers and sisters in Haiti up in
prayer at worship and individually.
Only TW0
Please know that Lutheran giving has exceeded $4.6 more chances
million dollars in financial gifts for aid in Haiti. remain to contribute
These gifts enabled the purchase and distribution of to our 2009-2010
medicine, clean drinking water, food, emergency Sunday School
shelter, sanitation, hygiene kits, and other materials Mission Project.
to aid survivors.
Collection dates are:
Lutherans are also working to provide psychosocial March 7th & April 11th
services and other support. Funds are distributed
through three partner organizations of the ELCA Thanks to your generosity, we sent
working on the ground in Haiti--The Lutheran $550.00 for the Triple Play Matching Grant
World Federation (LWF), Lutheran World Relief at the end of 2009. Currently in 2010,
(LWR), and Church World Service (CWS). we’ve collected $50. Please use the
envelopes provided in our Sunday School
classes or those located in the Narthex,
and either place them into our regular church
collection or send them along with your child
to Sunday School. YouthWorks greatly
appreciates your continued support for
the folks our mission trips served last
summer.
 We look forward to
seeing you at our
upcoming Women’s
Lenten Bible Study Sessions!! February 18 – March 25, 2010
7 to 8:30 p.m.
Join us for the following study times and
dates: Men…you don’t want to miss this study!
“24 Hours that Changed the World”
7 p.m. on Thursdays in the SaraAbram
Room, February 25, March 4, 11, and 25 Session 3: Condemned by the Righteous
(no study on March 18). Session 4: Jesus, Barabbas, and Pilate
9 a.m. on Fridays in the Fellowship Hall, Session 5: The Torture and Humiliation
February 26, March 5, 12, and 26 (no study Session 6: The Crucifixion and Christ the
on March 19). Victor

Books are limited; cost is $15.00.

CHRIST &
CAFFEINE
Join us for our next book
discussion series as “Christ and Caffeine” descends
upon Steamer’s Coffee Shop, located in The
Streets of Cranberry on Rt. 19. We‟ll change up the
location and type of book this time so get a contrast
to our previous book, Velvet Elvis, by Pastor Rob
Bell.
We‟ll meet each Monday during Lent starting at
7:45 p.m. (come at 7:30 to order your coffee)
beginning Monday, March 1, 2010. Our text will
be The Comeback God: A Theological Primer for a
Life of Faith written by Michael Cooper-White.
We‟ll spend some time talking about some of the
„big theological teachings‟ of the Lutheran Church
and compare to the work of Rob Bell.
Palm Weekend Services:
† Saturday, March 27 at 5 p.m.
† Sunday, March 28 at 9 a.m. and 11 a.m.
Maundy Thursday Services:
† Thursday, April 1 at 12:15 p.m. and 7 p.m.
 Celebration of First Communion
will be during the 7 p.m. service.
Good Friday Services:
† Friday, April 2 at noon and 7 p.m.
 Silent Prayer Vigil begins at 8
p.m. on Friday, April 2 and
continues until service at 7 p.m.
Saturday, April 3.

Prepare for some in-depth conversation on topics Easter Weekend Services:

like revelation, Scripture, the Trinity, eschatology, † Saturday, April 3 at 7 p.m.
pneumatology, Christology, the sacraments, † Sunday, April 4 at 9 a.m. and 11 a.m.
justification, postmodernism, pluralism, gender
issues, and the stewardship of creation. All this
over the latest caffeine craze. Space is limited so The Church Office will be closed
log on to www.hopelutherancranberry.org and sign Friday, April 2 and Monday, April 5.
up under “News and Events”. Purchase the book at
your favorite bookstore or online at
www.augsburgfortress.com
 Prayer List
for

We have a new prayer list for 2010. Please notify the church
office if prayer is desired. Prayers will be listed for one month.

Chuck Zimmerman and Ron Pitchuki - final stages of bone cancer; We are looking for individuals to volunteer for the
friends of Ginny Hill’s cousin Property Committee.
Joni McCune - intense cancer treatment; friend of the Wills’
family I am asking prior committee members to sign up
Gram Norman - recovery from a heart attack; friend of Ginny Hill again, so we know that you are still able to help.
Mollie Banas - recovery from surgery; Ginny Hill’s mother
Joan and Casey Walz - recovery from a car accident; Aunt of Karen
You can sign up in the book on the Welcome Table
Morrison, Tom Majeski, and Linda Delahanty or use the Hope website:
Jan Toumey - cancer; friend of Joy West www.hopelutherancranberry.org.
Dillon Family - friends of Peggy Mays See the flyer on the bulletin board for more information.
Kate and Scott - premie twins; friends of Peggy Mays
Coach Wolfe - cancer surgery and recovery; (Pine-Richland
Coach) If you have any questions, please see Dan Douglass
Jane Leithold - cancer; Aaron Dorondo’s grandmother or you may call 724.831.3598 or email:
Martha Vargo - surgery; Mary Vargo’s mother
Kim - kidney transplant; friend of Cheryl Colpo dan.f.douglass@gmail.com.
Greg Boros - in need of a heart transplant; friend of Jane &
John Graf
Jim Finfrock - healing; friend of Mitzie’s
Chrys- positive changes in her life; Marilyn Duke Attendance and Offering:
Richard Soergel‟s brother – recently lost many of his green houses

Barb Miller -
during the recent snow storm
strength and healing
February 17, 2010 (Ash Wednesday)
Kathy Murlo - health problems; Carol Wojdylak’s sister 12:15 p.m. – 28
Maddie - a friend of Molly Koegler 7:00 p.m. – 103
Nancy - chemo; Nancy Koegler’s mom
Ed Tress - heart
Total: 131
Brooks - cancer
Willi - cancer February 21, 2010
Rebecca Sayre
Williard Blocker 5:00 p.m. – 31 Operating Fund: $ 7,025.48
Cleo DeFiore 9:00 a.m. – 193 Expansion Fund: $ 2,536.07
Marie Teets 11:00 a.m. – 95
Roxane Crosby
Total: 319 Total: $ 9,561.55
† Please pray for the family of Pastor Leonard Good, he recently Grand Total for the Week: 450
joined the Church Triumphant. There will be a funeral service in
March at Hope Church. Sunday School Attendance for February 14: 116
Sunday School Offering: $31.30
† Please pray for the family of Alan Majeski who recently joined the
Church Triumphant. He was the father of Linda Delahanty, Karen Sunday School Attendance for February 21: 104
Morrison, and Tom Majeski.
Sunday School Offering: $33.21
† Please pray for the family of Martha Antal, she recently joined the
Church Triumphant.

& Sanctuary
Candles
There are still a few dates
left to reserve:
Austin Ridge: Iraq; nephew of Bill Ridge
Anthony Cerrone: Afghanistan; Nancy’s nephew March 7 & 21 – Candles only
Dean Weimer: Afghanistan; son of Larry and Linda
May 16 – Candle only
Jimmy Martin: Iraq; Alyson Morrissey
Adam Sellers: Afghanistan; son of Eric and Cathy
June 27 – Candle only
July 11 – Candle only
October 31 – Flowers only
HOPE(FUL) LIST
Have you ever wanted to donate a special gift, either as an
outright gift or perhaps to honor or memorialize someone, to
Hope Lutheran? Here is an opportunity for you to purchase an
item whether small or large. A Hope(ful) List has been compiled
of non-budgetary items requested by various committees, Council,
and staff. Since these are specific requests, we ask that you not
purchase the item directly but rather donate the cost. In addition,
this allows the donor the proper tax deduction. Please do not feel
that you have to donate the entire amount for a gift, any amount
for Gleaners Food Pantry
you can donate will be greatly appreciated.
Please review the list to determine how you can best help. Donor 2010 Collection Dates:
cards are in the Narthex. March 14
Christian Education: April 18
-27” TVs (1 donated; need 1 more – approx. $300) May 16
-DVD players (1 donated; need 1 more – approx. $150) June 13
- Whiteboards with easels, size: 4‟ x 3‟ (need 4; approx. July 18
$175 per set of whiteboard & easel) August 15
Staff: September 12
-Additional TV with VHS and DVD player October 17
-Digital camera November 7 - Thanksgiving
December 5 - Christmas
Stewardship:
-Donations / program money (for mailings: stamps,
envelopes, etc.) Christians Care and Share
Please bring a canned good every Sunday
Worship & Music:
-Matching black stoles and cassocks
for Jesus. You may drop them off in the
-Kneelers baskets provided in the Narthex.
-Handbells
-Antiphonal addition to the organ
-Adjustable organ bench
-Lavabo bowl (a basin) for communion
-Choir robes
-Hymnals “Worship & Praise” (60 donated; need 140
more; approx. $10.50 per book)
Seeking softball
players…
Several gifts (most of them
The 2010 church softball
anonymous) have already been
season is nearly here, and as usual we are looking
donated to Hope. Special thanks
for folks to fill out the roster for Hope's team.
to all for the following:

GPS System for the Our season starts April 11 and runs through the end
Youth of July. Games are played Sunday afternoons.
Private donation for the Mission Trips During the playoffs at the end of July there are
next Summer some Saturday games, and there are no games
scheduled on Mother's Day.
Donation for QuickBooks
CD Player (two donors) We ask team members to pay a fee to cover the
1 TV and DVD player league entrance fee, umpires and uniforms. The fee
25 Choir Chairs is usually around $50 and depends on how many
Paging System for the Nursery players sign up.
Single Cup Coffee Maker
Anyone 16 or older may play. If you're interested in
playing, please contact the coach, Mark Whittaker,
at mwhit14@hotmail.com, or 724.553.8428.

Attention Married Couples: Many couples have
learned that taking time to “tune-up” their marriages
pays huge dividends. Lutheran Marriage Encounter
Weekends are designed to strengthen and revitalize
ALL MARRIAGES. We‟re sorry that the March
19-21 Weekend in State College is now full;
however, there currently is still room for you at the
April 30- May 2 Weekend at The Riverside Inn,
a charming, historical Victorian Inn located in
Cambridge Springs, PA, (20 miles south of Erie).
All costs for 2 nights lodging, 5 meals for each of
you, and all supplies are covered by a $45.00 per
couple registration fee plus a confidential
contribution of whatever amount you choose that
you are given the opportunity to make at the end of
the weekend. If the April date does not work for
you, please consider the October 22-24 Weekend
at the Radisson in Sharon, PA, (an hour north of
Pittsburgh.) For further information or to register
online, go to: www.GodLovesMarriage.org, or
contact Fred & Julie Schamber, Western PA
Directors, at email: fjschamber@comcast.net or
724-325-3166 with questions or to receive a
brochure with registration form.
VOICe is hosting a
Mardigras
Saturday, March 27, 2010
Doors open at 7:30 p.m. at the
Mansion (Route 8 South of Butler). The cost to get
in is $25.00 pre-sale and $30.00 at the door.
See the flyer on the bulletin board behind the
Welcome Table or call 724.776.5910 /
724.283.8700.
VOICe News
The VOICe donation box under the coat rack is
available for you to place your new donation items
for VOICe. For donations of larger items or
furniture, please contact Karen Johanknecht at
724.452.5665 or volunteer@johanknecht.com.
VOICe would like to thank Hope Lutheran Church
for the continued support over the past year. Your
donations, prayers, and commitment to VOICe is
greatly appreciated!!
Current VOICe Wish List:
Paper products
Trash bags
Femine products
Liquid laundry soap
Kid‟s cereal
Gift and Phone cards
Friends In Christ will be meeting at St.
Peter‟s Lutheran Church in Evans City on Thursday,
March 18, 2010, at 11:30 a.m. Come and enjoy some
great Southern Gospel Music by the Southernairs!
Bring a covered dish to share and your own table
service. The church with the most people present will
receive a surprise!!
Friends In Christ is for anyone over the age of 55!
The Church Council minutes
are now available for member
interest. If you would like to
receive a copy of the minutes,
please call the church office (724.776.3141) or
email the church to place your name on the
distribution list.