Events
May 1, 2012By: Linda Muth Due to scheduling conflicts the 30 Hour Famine Car Wash will be held on May 12 instead of April 28, from 9am to 1pm. Bring your car to get the winter grime and spring pollen removed inside and out and surprise Mom for Mother’s Day. All donations will go to support the [...]
By: Linda Muth The congregation is invited to Thrivent Night at the Tides Baseball game on Saturday, May 19. Tickets are $5 and need to be paid to Linda Muth by May 6. Sign up on the bulletin board in the narthex. You do not have to be a member of Thrivent to come. BODY [...]
By: Linda Muth Truth will participate in the 30 Hour Famine on May 11-12. Please note that because of scheduling conflicts it was moved from April 27-28. This is an awesome event that you don’t want to miss. We will have a lock-in from 8pm Friday night to 7pm Saturday night. During the lock-in we [...]
By: Margot Birkett After a busy year, we will have our May meeting and luncheon on Saturday, May 19, at 11:00am. We will dine at Dock Side just off Shore Drive. The cost of lunch is $16 and there is a sign-up sheet on the LWML bulletin board in the narthex. If you have any [...]
The Promise of Easter with a Unique Perspective By Ramona Brown, Public Relations What are you thirsty for? Is it love, peace, forgiveness, a new beginning? “Never Thirst Again”, the Lenten Cantata presented at Hope on Palm Sunday, answered those questions and more. “Never Thirst Again” is the life-changing story of Jesus’ death and resurrection [...]
9:00-12noon “SonRise National Park” Discover the best destination of the summer-”SonRise National Park”! Come to a land of invigorating power and beauty where there is nothing between us and God’s big sky! Kids will enjoy the thrills of daily treks where they can face extreme challenges and learn to depend on the promises of Jesus. [...]
By: Pam Nieting In April, the Leisure Lutherans met for lunch at Peking Duck. I was surprised to discover we had the whole restaurant to ourselves. We were treated to home style oriental food! Rollie had a few announcements including next month’s venue and a few jokes! He got a few groans and quite a [...]
April 1, 2012By: Steve Plummer Our men’s group meeting has been moved from April 14 to April 7. After our 8am breakfast meeting in the fellowship hall, we will help decorate the church for Easter. Please come join your brothers for food, fellowship and servitude. The Knights of Hope will once again do our traditional Easter Breakfast. [...]
By: Linda Muth As the pollen begins to descend you know the time has come for…TRUTH car washes! April 28, from 9am to 1pm will be the first one for the season. Bring your car to get the winter grime removed inside and out. All donations will go to support the 30 Hour Famine and [...]
Hope’s 18th Annual Kettner Memorial Golf Tournament is May 6 with a shotgun start at 1:30pm at Owl’s Creek, VB. All proceeds benefit Hope’s charities. Fee: $50 per player. Registration form and more information on bulletin board in narthex.
By: Margot Birkett Thank you to everyone who attended our March meeting. We have a workshop coming up on Saturday, April 21, at 9:00am to work on Chrismons. Anyone from the congregation who would like to help can come. The Spring Rally will be on Saturday, April 28, at Resurrection Lutheran Church in Newport News. [...]
By: Pam Nieting The fog was formidable and fearsome and the food was fantastic and fabulous as we FILLED (had enough alliteration yet?) our room at the Lynnhaven Fish House on Monday, March 19. Our speaker, Tim McCarthy, is the president of the Virginia Beach Lightrail NOW group. He challenged us to keep the big [...]
March 23, 2012Palm Sunday ~ April 1 ~ 8:30am & 11am ~ “Never Thirst Again” Musical Drama Maundy Thursday ~ April 5 ~ 12Noon & 6:30pm Worship Services Good Friday ~ April 6 ~ 12Noon & 6:30pm Worship Services Easter Sunday ~ April 8 ~ 6:30am; 8am, 9:30am, 11:15am Worship Services
March 15, 2012The Knights of Hope will once again do our traditional Easter Breakfast in the fellowship hall. First seating is immediately following the 6:30am Sunrise Service. Breakfast will be continuously served until 11am.
Saturday, March 24, from 10am-Noon. Children, 2 years old thru 5th grade will have an exciting Easter experience! Two year olds must attend with a parent. Children will enjoy an egg hunt, snacks, crafts and a “Tour of the Holy Land”. No charge! Invite a friend! RSVP to your child’s teacher by Sunday, March 18!
March 13, 2012Maundy Thursday ~ April 5 ~ 12Noon & 6:30pm Worship Services Good Friday ~ April 6 ~ 12Noon & 6:30pm Worship Services Easter Sunday ~ April 8 ~ 6:30am; 8am, 9:30am, 11:15am Worship Services
“Never Thirst Again” Musical Drama 8:30am & 11am The life-changing story of Jesus’ death and resurrection is told from the unique perspective of the Samaritan woman at the well as she is transformed by the sacrificial love of Christ. Don’t miss this wonderful musical drama performed by our adult choir. Invite your friends!
March 1, 2012By: Carolyn Powell The Board of Children’s Ministry has planned our next event, Joy Day! The theme this year is the “Resurrection Butterfly”, a wonderful new way to learn about Easter. We will sing happy songs, go on an egg hunt, enjoy a craft and snack, and visit the Holy Land. On the tour of [...]
By: Linda Muth All TRUTH members who are signed up for Construction Zone will meet at Hope at 5:30pm on Friday, March 2. We will return to Hope at noon on Sunday. You should eat dinner before coming on Friday. Please remember to bring your Bible, appropriate clothing, and money for lunch and dinner on [...]
By: Pam Nieting Never been to Leisure Lutherans?? Here’s what you’ll miss NEXT MONTH, when, on Monday, March 19, at 11:30am, we’ll meet at Lynnhaven Fish House (2350 Starfish Road, off Shore Drive, just over the Lesner Bridge, VB). They have a great and moderately priced lunch menu with a great view of the Bay. [...]
PALM SUNDAY MUSICAL DRAMA April 1 8:30am & 11:00am The life-changing story of Jesus’ death and resurrection is told from the unique perspective of the Samaritan woman at the well as she is transformed by the sacrificial love of Christ. Mark your calendar! Don’t miss this wonderful musical drama performed by our adult choir. Invite [...]
February 29, 2012Dear Members of Hope Lutheran Church: These are exciting times as we have begun working towards the implementation of the sabbatical for Pastor Nieting. As you know, at the Voters Meeting on December 5, 2011, approval was given to form a Planning Committee to implement the sabbatical. The Sabbatical Committee, in conjunction with the Church [...]
February 28, 2012We are having a Voters Meeting on Sunday, March 25, at 9:30am in the Fellowship Hall. The meeting agenda will consist of one topic: to authorize the Calling of Pastor Cofer as Hope’s “Associate Pastor of Outreach and Discipleship.”
February 23, 2012Wednesday Lenten Worship Services at Noon & 6:30pm “CROSSES ON THE ROAD” February 29: “Some will never see!” (Sovereign’s Cross) March 7: “All have sinned!” (The Barbed Cross) March 14: “Sin = Death; Christ = Life” (The Written Cross) March 21: “Jesus carried ours!” (The Arced Cross) March 28: “Come to the Cross!” (Cross of [...]
By: Margot Birkett Thank you to everyone who made our January meeting a success! Our LWML bake sale will be on Feb. 12 between services. If you signed up to bring something, please drop it off in the kitchen before the early service. Information about workshops will be sent out later this month. Our next [...]
As we did last year, we will begin Lent with the Imposition of Ashes early on Wednesday morning, Feb. 22, from 6 to 8am. What a wonderful witness we can make as we go to work or school with the “mark of the ash” upon us. And what do you say when someone calls attention [...]
December 1, 2011By: Pastor Nieting Our next New Member Seminar will be held on Saturday, Jan. 14. Yes, we’re waiting until after the busy Christmas season, but save the date: it’ll be here soon!
SAVE THE DATE! Enchanted Evening is coming! Please save Saturday, February 11, for “Savoring Italy”. You don’t want to miss this fun evening of scrumptious dining, music, dancing, and great fun! Reservations will be taken from January 8 through January 22.
(Or those of us too old to read the really small print!) By: Pam Nieting It’s time for our annual, dearly beloved and always entertaining Christmas party, complete with the “Chinese Auction.” We’ll be at Honey Bee Golf Course Clubhouse on MONDAY, Dec 19, at 11:30am. Sign up in the narthex and pay your $10 [...]
Join us Sunday, Dec. 18, at 4pm for the 6th Annual JOY OF CHRISTMAS, followed by dinner. Hear Christmas music from the Hand Bell Choirs, the Adult Choir, our Praise teams, plus the children of JAM (Jesus and Me) Time. Christmas Carols will be sung by all. Hope to see you for an evening of [...]
By: Kathryn Wacker Every year our congregation is invited to join the festive celebration of preparing our Church for Advent and Christmas. Come out on Saturday, Dec. 10, at 10am to enjoy holiday refreshments while carols play in the sanctuary. You can help set up the Christmas trees, hang wreaths and boughs, decorate the tree [...]
by Lois Gallo, Public Relations Native harmonies swelled from the back of the sanctuary as colorfully-clad young Africans weaved their way to the platform. Swirling to the rhythms, their beat and spirit were infectious as the audience rose to join them. With easy melodies and actions in which even the children participated, the sanctuary rocked [...]
November 1, 2011By: Kathryn Wacker Enjoy cookies, breads, coffee, tea and fellowship with women of all ages 10 & up. Prose, singing, prayer and a message will lead us into a time of preparation and expression; a time to share family holiday traditions. Saturday, Dec. 3, 2 to 4pm $5 per person Sign up by Nov. 20 [...]
By: Kristine Sturkie Of all the ministries at Hope, there’s one that the congregation can really sink their teeth into–the Wednesday night dinners. The dinners not only provide a hot meal with a variety of good wholesome food, it brings people and families together for conversation and fellowship. On a typical night, 90–100 people enjoy what the [...]
By: Linda Muth Due to scheduling conflicts the 30 Hour Famine Car Wash will be held on May 12 instead of April 28, from 9am to 1pm. Bring your car to get the winter grime and spring pollen removed inside and out and surprise Mom for Mother’s Day. All donations will go to support the [...]
By: Linda Muth The congregation is invited to Thrivent Night at the Tides Baseball game on Saturday, May 19. Tickets are $5 and need to be paid to Linda Muth by May 6. Sign up on the bulletin board in the narthex. You do not have to be a member of Thrivent to come. BODY [...]
By: Linda Muth Truth will participate in the 30 Hour Famine on May 11-12. Please note that because of scheduling conflicts it was moved from April 27-28. This is an awesome event that you don’t want to miss. We will have a lock-in from 8pm Friday night to 7pm Saturday night. During the lock-in we [...]
By: Margot Birkett After a busy year, we will have our May meeting and luncheon on Saturday, May 19, at 11:00am. We will dine at Dock Side just off Shore Drive. The cost of lunch is $16 and there is a sign-up sheet on the LWML bulletin board in the narthex. If you have any [...]
The Promise of Easter with a Unique Perspective By Ramona Brown, Public Relations What are you thirsty for? Is it love, peace, forgiveness, a new beginning? “Never Thirst Again”, the Lenten Cantata presented at Hope on Palm Sunday, answered those questions and more. “Never Thirst Again” is the life-changing story of Jesus’ death and resurrection [...]
9:00-12noon “SonRise National Park” Discover the best destination of the summer-”SonRise National Park”! Come to a land of invigorating power and beauty where there is nothing between us and God’s big sky! Kids will enjoy the thrills of daily treks where they can face extreme challenges and learn to depend on the promises of Jesus. [...]
By: Pam Nieting In April, the Leisure Lutherans met for lunch at Peking Duck. I was surprised to discover we had the whole restaurant to ourselves. We were treated to home style oriental food! Rollie had a few announcements including next month’s venue and a few jokes! He got a few groans and quite a [...]
By: Steve Plummer Our men’s group meeting has been moved from April 14 to April 7. After our 8am breakfast meeting in the fellowship hall, we will help decorate the church for Easter. Please come join your brothers for food, fellowship and servitude. The Knights of Hope will once again do our traditional Easter Breakfast. [...]
By: Linda Muth As the pollen begins to descend you know the time has come for…TRUTH car washes! April 28, from 9am to 1pm will be the first one for the season. Bring your car to get the winter grime removed inside and out. All donations will go to support the 30 Hour Famine and [...]
Hope’s 18th Annual Kettner Memorial Golf Tournament is May 6 with a shotgun start at 1:30pm at Owl’s Creek, VB. All proceeds benefit Hope’s charities. Fee: $50 per player. Registration form and more information on bulletin board in narthex.
By: Margot Birkett Thank you to everyone who attended our March meeting. We have a workshop coming up on Saturday, April 21, at 9:00am to work on Chrismons. Anyone from the congregation who would like to help can come. The Spring Rally will be on Saturday, April 28, at Resurrection Lutheran Church in Newport News. [...]
By: Pam Nieting The fog was formidable and fearsome and the food was fantastic and fabulous as we FILLED (had enough alliteration yet?) our room at the Lynnhaven Fish House on Monday, March 19. Our speaker, Tim McCarthy, is the president of the Virginia Beach Lightrail NOW group. He challenged us to keep the big [...]
Palm Sunday ~ April 1 ~ 8:30am & 11am ~ “Never Thirst Again” Musical Drama Maundy Thursday ~ April 5 ~ 12Noon & 6:30pm Worship Services Good Friday ~ April 6 ~ 12Noon & 6:30pm Worship Services Easter Sunday ~ April 8 ~ 6:30am; 8am, 9:30am, 11:15am Worship Services
The Knights of Hope will once again do our traditional Easter Breakfast in the fellowship hall. First seating is immediately following the 6:30am Sunrise Service. Breakfast will be continuously served until 11am.
Saturday, March 24, from 10am-Noon. Children, 2 years old thru 5th grade will have an exciting Easter experience! Two year olds must attend with a parent. Children will enjoy an egg hunt, snacks, crafts and a “Tour of the Holy Land”. No charge! Invite a friend! RSVP to your child’s teacher by Sunday, March 18!
Maundy Thursday ~ April 5 ~ 12Noon & 6:30pm Worship Services Good Friday ~ April 6 ~ 12Noon & 6:30pm Worship Services Easter Sunday ~ April 8 ~ 6:30am; 8am, 9:30am, 11:15am Worship Services
“Never Thirst Again” Musical Drama 8:30am & 11am The life-changing story of Jesus’ death and resurrection is told from the unique perspective of the Samaritan woman at the well as she is transformed by the sacrificial love of Christ. Don’t miss this wonderful musical drama performed by our adult choir. Invite your friends!
By: Carolyn Powell The Board of Children’s Ministry has planned our next event, Joy Day! The theme this year is the “Resurrection Butterfly”, a wonderful new way to learn about Easter. We will sing happy songs, go on an egg hunt, enjoy a craft and snack, and visit the Holy Land. On the tour of [...]
By: Linda Muth All TRUTH members who are signed up for Construction Zone will meet at Hope at 5:30pm on Friday, March 2. We will return to Hope at noon on Sunday. You should eat dinner before coming on Friday. Please remember to bring your Bible, appropriate clothing, and money for lunch and dinner on [...]
By: Pam Nieting Never been to Leisure Lutherans?? Here’s what you’ll miss NEXT MONTH, when, on Monday, March 19, at 11:30am, we’ll meet at Lynnhaven Fish House (2350 Starfish Road, off Shore Drive, just over the Lesner Bridge, VB). They have a great and moderately priced lunch menu with a great view of the Bay. [...]
PALM SUNDAY MUSICAL DRAMA April 1 8:30am & 11:00am The life-changing story of Jesus’ death and resurrection is told from the unique perspective of the Samaritan woman at the well as she is transformed by the sacrificial love of Christ. Mark your calendar! Don’t miss this wonderful musical drama performed by our adult choir. Invite [...]
Dear Members of Hope Lutheran Church: These are exciting times as we have begun working towards the implementation of the sabbatical for Pastor Nieting. As you know, at the Voters Meeting on December 5, 2011, approval was given to form a Planning Committee to implement the sabbatical. The Sabbatical Committee, in conjunction with the Church [...]
We are having a Voters Meeting on Sunday, March 25, at 9:30am in the Fellowship Hall. The meeting agenda will consist of one topic: to authorize the Calling of Pastor Cofer as Hope’s “Associate Pastor of Outreach and Discipleship.”
Wednesday Lenten Worship Services at Noon & 6:30pm “CROSSES ON THE ROAD” February 29: “Some will never see!” (Sovereign’s Cross) March 7: “All have sinned!” (The Barbed Cross) March 14: “Sin = Death; Christ = Life” (The Written Cross) March 21: “Jesus carried ours!” (The Arced Cross) March 28: “Come to the Cross!” (Cross of [...]
By: Margot Birkett Thank you to everyone who made our January meeting a success! Our LWML bake sale will be on Feb. 12 between services. If you signed up to bring something, please drop it off in the kitchen before the early service. Information about workshops will be sent out later this month. Our next [...]
As we did last year, we will begin Lent with the Imposition of Ashes early on Wednesday morning, Feb. 22, from 6 to 8am. What a wonderful witness we can make as we go to work or school with the “mark of the ash” upon us. And what do you say when someone calls attention [...]
By: Pastor Nieting Our next New Member Seminar will be held on Saturday, Jan. 14. Yes, we’re waiting until after the busy Christmas season, but save the date: it’ll be here soon!
SAVE THE DATE! Enchanted Evening is coming! Please save Saturday, February 11, for “Savoring Italy”. You don’t want to miss this fun evening of scrumptious dining, music, dancing, and great fun! Reservations will be taken from January 8 through January 22.
(Or those of us too old to read the really small print!) By: Pam Nieting It’s time for our annual, dearly beloved and always entertaining Christmas party, complete with the “Chinese Auction.” We’ll be at Honey Bee Golf Course Clubhouse on MONDAY, Dec 19, at 11:30am. Sign up in the narthex and pay your $10 [...]
Join us Sunday, Dec. 18, at 4pm for the 6th Annual JOY OF CHRISTMAS, followed by dinner. Hear Christmas music from the Hand Bell Choirs, the Adult Choir, our Praise teams, plus the children of JAM (Jesus and Me) Time. Christmas Carols will be sung by all. Hope to see you for an evening of [...]
By: Kathryn Wacker Every year our congregation is invited to join the festive celebration of preparing our Church for Advent and Christmas. Come out on Saturday, Dec. 10, at 10am to enjoy holiday refreshments while carols play in the sanctuary. You can help set up the Christmas trees, hang wreaths and boughs, decorate the tree [...]
by Lois Gallo, Public Relations Native harmonies swelled from the back of the sanctuary as colorfully-clad young Africans weaved their way to the platform. Swirling to the rhythms, their beat and spirit were infectious as the audience rose to join them. With easy melodies and actions in which even the children participated, the sanctuary rocked [...]
By: Kathryn Wacker Enjoy cookies, breads, coffee, tea and fellowship with women of all ages 10 & up. Prose, singing, prayer and a message will lead us into a time of preparation and expression; a time to share family holiday traditions. Saturday, Dec. 3, 2 to 4pm $5 per person Sign up by Nov. 20 [...]
By: Kristine Sturkie Of all the ministries at Hope, there’s one that the congregation can really sink their teeth into–the Wednesday night dinners. The dinners not only provide a hot meal with a variety of good wholesome food, it brings people and families together for conversation and fellowship. On a typical night, 90–100 people enjoy what the [...]
