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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: Kathryn Wacker The Purpose of the Porch Call ministry is to thank our visitors and encourage them to return to worship with us again—a first step in fulfilling the Great Commission. A gift bag filled with the message of Hope, includes information about our church along with small items such as pencils, pens, note [...]
By: Kathryn Wacker All who are interested and willing to assist during our worship services whether new or experienced are encouraged to use the sign-up sheets posted on the bulletin board in the Narthex. Worship service volunteer opportunities are: Ushers, Greeters, Communion Assistants, Communion Preparers, Lay Readers, Audio/Visual workers, Acolytes and Porch Callers. These volunteers [...]
By: Martha West The church office needs 2 or 3 phone volunteers to work once a month on Tuesday from 9:30am to Noon. No experience required. For more info, call Martha (424-4848).
By: Pastor Nieting By the time you read this I will be “on sabbatical,” returning the second Sunday in August. Hope, by God’s grace and through the hard work of our Council, our ministry teams, and our staff, will be preparing for another year of touching and changing lives in the name of Jesus Christ. [...]
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 Jennifer Rauch SUM—SUM—SUMMERTIME! Parents, it’s already time to start thinking about summer and our Summer Camp program at Hope! This year, our program will be offered on a week-to-week basis beginning June 18. This week also happens to be VBS week. Summer Camp will continue each week through Aug. 17. A different theme will [...]
By: Kathryn Wacker All who are interested and willing to assist during our worship services whether new or experienced are encouraged to use the sign-up sheets posted on the bulletin board in the Narthex. Worship service volunteer opportunities are: Ushers, Greeters, Communion Assistants, Communion Preparers, Lay Readers, Audio/Visual workers, Acolytes and Porch Callers. These volunteers [...]
April 1, 2012By: Jennifer Rauch Hope’s Summer Camp, held June 18 through August 17, is in need of teachers, assistants, and substitutes for mornings and afternoons. All applicants must be at least 16 years old to apply. Experience with children is preferred, but not necessary, unless you desire to be a lead teacher. Please send resume and [...]
March 13, 2012“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: Kathryn Wacker Easter Lilies are used to adorn the Altar and may be designated as given in memory, in honor or in celebration of a person or event. Orders for Easter Lilies will begin March 4th. Lilies are $15. Payment is requested when you place your order. Checks are payable to Hope Lutheran Church; write [...]
By: Ramona Brown SEASONAL VOLUNTEERS NEEDED Would you occasionally like to be part of the Public Relations team or serve as back-up for a team member? To see how you can help, contact Ramona Brown at publicrelations@hopevabeach.com
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 1, 2012By: Kathryn Wacker The following craft items are needed to make Chrismons (Christian Ornaments), that will be used to decorate the Christmas tree in the Fellowship Hall. white felt material any scrap at least 6” or more white or gold beads (any size) white or gold sequins wire gage 20 – 28 for crafting white [...]
By: Meredith Mulcair This Spring is an exciting time at Hope! We will perform a musical drama entitled “Never Thirst Again.” Three simple words spoken by Jesus one afternoon as He stopped by a Samaritan well for a drink. He encountered a woman there who had many secrets and many regrets. Although He initially asked [...]
By: Bette Schember Thanks to all members of Hope Lutheran Church for the generous gift of $1,000 to Food for the Poor received from the Thanksgiving offering. This money will help build a home in Honduras for a family who really deserves it. The house will cost $3,200. We are almost 1/3 of the way [...]
December 1, 2011By: Paula Friedmann A fundraising effort in support of the Columbarium & Prayer Garden has been initiated by the Columbarium Committee. The fundraiser is in conjunction with Norfolk Florist. For a $25 donation, a designated set of free flowers are available from any Norfolk Florist each month in 2012. For example in January 2012 you [...]
By: Kathryn Wacker Orders for Poinsettias are being taken. The cost for each poinsettia is $15. Payment is requested when you place your order. Checks are payable to Hope Lutheran Church (write Poinsettias in the Note section). Order forms are on the table in the narthex. Place your form and payment in the envelope provided, [...]
November 1, 2011By: Linda Muth Social Ministry and TRUTH are partnering to bring the Angel Tree to Hope. This program provides gifts to children who have a parent in prison. The Angel Tree will start on Nov. 20. All gifts need to be returned to Hope no later than Dec. 4. Someone will be available to hand [...]
A message from the Lutheran Church Extension Fund: Now might be a great time to begin putting aside funds for your next vacation. You can do this by using the monthly electronic deposit plan with LCEF Family Emergency StewardAccount. This account, a perfect “rainy day” account, can also serve as an easy way of setting [...]
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: Kathryn Wacker The Purpose of the Porch Call ministry is to thank our visitors and encourage them to return to worship with us again—a first step in fulfilling the Great Commission. A gift bag filled with the message of Hope, includes information about our church along with small items such as pencils, pens, note [...]
By: Kathryn Wacker All who are interested and willing to assist during our worship services whether new or experienced are encouraged to use the sign-up sheets posted on the bulletin board in the Narthex. Worship service volunteer opportunities are: Ushers, Greeters, Communion Assistants, Communion Preparers, Lay Readers, Audio/Visual workers, Acolytes and Porch Callers. These volunteers [...]
By: Martha West The church office needs 2 or 3 phone volunteers to work once a month on Tuesday from 9:30am to Noon. No experience required. For more info, call Martha (424-4848).
By: Pastor Nieting By the time you read this I will be “on sabbatical,” returning the second Sunday in August. Hope, by God’s grace and through the hard work of our Council, our ministry teams, and our staff, will be preparing for another year of touching and changing lives in the name of Jesus Christ. [...]
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 Jennifer Rauch SUM—SUM—SUMMERTIME! Parents, it’s already time to start thinking about summer and our Summer Camp program at Hope! This year, our program will be offered on a week-to-week basis beginning June 18. This week also happens to be VBS week. Summer Camp will continue each week through Aug. 17. A different theme will [...]
By: Kathryn Wacker All who are interested and willing to assist during our worship services whether new or experienced are encouraged to use the sign-up sheets posted on the bulletin board in the Narthex. Worship service volunteer opportunities are: Ushers, Greeters, Communion Assistants, Communion Preparers, Lay Readers, Audio/Visual workers, Acolytes and Porch Callers. These volunteers [...]
By: Jennifer Rauch Hope’s Summer Camp, held June 18 through August 17, is in need of teachers, assistants, and substitutes for mornings and afternoons. All applicants must be at least 16 years old to apply. Experience with children is preferred, but not necessary, unless you desire to be a lead teacher. Please send resume and [...]
“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: Kathryn Wacker Easter Lilies are used to adorn the Altar and may be designated as given in memory, in honor or in celebration of a person or event. Orders for Easter Lilies will begin March 4th. Lilies are $15. Payment is requested when you place your order. Checks are payable to Hope Lutheran Church; write [...]
By: Ramona Brown SEASONAL VOLUNTEERS NEEDED Would you occasionally like to be part of the Public Relations team or serve as back-up for a team member? To see how you can help, contact Ramona Brown at publicrelations@hopevabeach.com
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 [...]
By: Kathryn Wacker The following craft items are needed to make Chrismons (Christian Ornaments), that will be used to decorate the Christmas tree in the Fellowship Hall. white felt material any scrap at least 6” or more white or gold beads (any size) white or gold sequins wire gage 20 – 28 for crafting white [...]
By: Meredith Mulcair This Spring is an exciting time at Hope! We will perform a musical drama entitled “Never Thirst Again.” Three simple words spoken by Jesus one afternoon as He stopped by a Samaritan well for a drink. He encountered a woman there who had many secrets and many regrets. Although He initially asked [...]
By: Bette Schember Thanks to all members of Hope Lutheran Church for the generous gift of $1,000 to Food for the Poor received from the Thanksgiving offering. This money will help build a home in Honduras for a family who really deserves it. The house will cost $3,200. We are almost 1/3 of the way [...]
By: Paula Friedmann A fundraising effort in support of the Columbarium & Prayer Garden has been initiated by the Columbarium Committee. The fundraiser is in conjunction with Norfolk Florist. For a $25 donation, a designated set of free flowers are available from any Norfolk Florist each month in 2012. For example in January 2012 you [...]
By: Kathryn Wacker Orders for Poinsettias are being taken. The cost for each poinsettia is $15. Payment is requested when you place your order. Checks are payable to Hope Lutheran Church (write Poinsettias in the Note section). Order forms are on the table in the narthex. Place your form and payment in the envelope provided, [...]
By: Linda Muth Social Ministry and TRUTH are partnering to bring the Angel Tree to Hope. This program provides gifts to children who have a parent in prison. The Angel Tree will start on Nov. 20. All gifts need to be returned to Hope no later than Dec. 4. Someone will be available to hand [...]
A message from the Lutheran Church Extension Fund: Now might be a great time to begin putting aside funds for your next vacation. You can do this by using the monthly electronic deposit plan with LCEF Family Emergency StewardAccount. This account, a perfect “rainy day” account, can also serve as an easy way of setting [...]
