Ministries
May 1, 2012By: Steve Plummer The Knights of Hope is our church men’s group. We meet the second Saturday morning of each month here at church for devotion, breakfast and fellowship from 8 to 9am. All men, 18 & older, are invited to join. For more information see Steve Plummer or a member of the Knights.
By: Gordon & Deborah Johnson “April showers bring May flowers. April, traditionally a rainy period, gives way to May, when flowers will bloom because of the water provided for them by the April showers” (According to Wiktionary—a wiki-based Open Content Dictionary). In many parts of our country this old idiom still rings true. Proper amounts [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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: 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: 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. [...]
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 Lois Gallo, Public Relations If I asked you to “Think Purple” at Hope and tell me what came to mind, besides the obvious Lent and Easter connotations, you would hopefully think of the “purple ladies” gracing our church halls in their LWML jackets. Unless you had attended an LWML meeting or picked up a [...]
By: Gordon & Deborah Johnson April is a very special month in this calendar year of 2012 for a number of reasons. The most important reason is that we celebrate Easter on April 8. This special day and this Easter season remind us that we are Easter people, that is, people of hope. At Easter [...]
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
March 21, 2012From The Sabbatical Committee Dear Members of Hope Lutheran Church: On Sunday, March 18, the congregation was asked to take ownership of Pastor Nieting’s upcoming Sabbatical by prayerfully considering a special offering to our “Restoring Hope” campaign. We are so blessed by your contributions, that totaled $3,060. Thank you so much to everyone who contributed to this [...]
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.
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 Kristine Sturkie, Public Relations LEGIT, Hope Lutheran Church’s youth praise team ministry, is out to prove that age doesn’t matter when you’re sharing your faith in God. Started three years ago, LEGIT’s mission is to help lead others in worship. “The youth understand that they are not there to entertain – they themselves are worshiping [...]
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: 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. [...]
NEW ADULT CLASS Sundays @ 9:45am Fellowship Hall (Back half) See Pastor Cofer for more information.
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 [...]
By: Margot Birkett Thank you to all the LWML ladies and members of Hope who made our February bake sale a huge success! Our next LWML meeting will be Saturday, March 17, at 9:00 am in the Fellowship Hall. We will have a speaker from the Salvation Army. Don’t forget your mites!
By: Gordon & Deborah Johnson, Stewardship Chair Genesis 1:14 (NIV) reads: And God said, “Let there be lights in the expanse of the sky to separate the day from the night, and let them serve as signs to mark seasons, and days and years…” In the month of March we experience times and seasons close [...]
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: Rollie Soderholm The Leisure Lutherans met at the Lucky Oyster on Monday, Jan. 16, for a seafood luncheon. Our guest speaker was Gwen Elmore from Fun Tours who presented various tours to the group (i.e. day as well as overnight tours). The next scheduled luncheon will be at Y’Not Pizza & Italian Cuisine located [...]
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 [...]
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: Gordon & Deborah Johnson “I love you” One of the best known days in February is Valentine’s Day. Some people are tempted to call February 14 “Hallmark Holiday.” Little wonder because in our country over 7,000,000,000 valentine cards are purchased each year. Most of these cards say “I love you” in one way or [...]
By: Kathryn Wacker There are many opportunities still available in 2012 to sign up for altar flowers or Eternal Light. Payment is due at sign-up. Cost of flowers is $40 per week. Cost of Eternal Light is $40 per month. Please see Kathryn Wacker in the church office (424-4848) or e-mail assist@hope.hrcoxmail.com
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: Kathryn Wacker Lent is a time of repentance, a time to reflect on renewal of our faith and on life eternal through the resurrection of Christ. The period of Lent begins with Ash Wednesday and ends Saturday before Easter Sunday. Calculating this by calendar days will figure at 45 days, but the 5 [...]
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, 2011(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 [...]
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, [...]
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: Pastor Nieting Imagine this happening at your workplace. It’s payday, and of course you are expecting your paycheck. But the boss is out sick or on vacation, so he simply doesn’t get any checks written, signed, or delivered. “You can wait until next month.” he says. But a month later your next check doesn’t [...]
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: 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 [...]
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: Margot Birkett A lovely time was had by those who attended the Fall Workshop at Redeemer. We had a speaker come to talk to us about For Kids, that supports the homeless families and kids in our area. Please remember the Fall Retreat in Ocean City on Nov. 11-13. Our next meeting is Saturday, [...]
By: Pam Nieting It was a beautiful fall day Monday, Oct. 17, when the Leisure Lutherans buzzed on over to the Honey Bee Golf Course Restaurant to celebrate Octoberfest! The setting was perfect, overlooking the golf course and the scents of fall were in the air. The scent of brats set the scene for a [...]
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 [...]
STEWARDSHIP NEWS By: Gordon & Deborah Johnson November is a popular month for many Americans. In the farm belt most of the crops have been harvested and stored safely away. In other areas snow has already fallen and skiers are anxious to head for the hills to get an early start on the new ski [...]
By: Steve Plummer The Knights of Hope is our church men’s group. We meet the second Saturday morning of each month here at church for devotion, breakfast and fellowship from 8 to 9am. All men, 18 & older, are invited to join. For more information see Steve Plummer or a member of the Knights.
By: Gordon & Deborah Johnson “April showers bring May flowers. April, traditionally a rainy period, gives way to May, when flowers will bloom because of the water provided for them by the April showers” (According to Wiktionary—a wiki-based Open Content Dictionary). In many parts of our country this old idiom still rings true. Proper amounts [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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: 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: 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. [...]
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 Lois Gallo, Public Relations If I asked you to “Think Purple” at Hope and tell me what came to mind, besides the obvious Lent and Easter connotations, you would hopefully think of the “purple ladies” gracing our church halls in their LWML jackets. Unless you had attended an LWML meeting or picked up a [...]
By: Gordon & Deborah Johnson April is a very special month in this calendar year of 2012 for a number of reasons. The most important reason is that we celebrate Easter on April 8. This special day and this Easter season remind us that we are Easter people, that is, people of hope. At Easter [...]
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
From The Sabbatical Committee Dear Members of Hope Lutheran Church: On Sunday, March 18, the congregation was asked to take ownership of Pastor Nieting’s upcoming Sabbatical by prayerfully considering a special offering to our “Restoring Hope” campaign. We are so blessed by your contributions, that totaled $3,060. Thank you so much to everyone who contributed to this [...]
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.
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 Kristine Sturkie, Public Relations LEGIT, Hope Lutheran Church’s youth praise team ministry, is out to prove that age doesn’t matter when you’re sharing your faith in God. Started three years ago, LEGIT’s mission is to help lead others in worship. “The youth understand that they are not there to entertain – they themselves are worshiping [...]
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: 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. [...]
NEW ADULT CLASS Sundays @ 9:45am Fellowship Hall (Back half) See Pastor Cofer for more information.
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 [...]
By: Margot Birkett Thank you to all the LWML ladies and members of Hope who made our February bake sale a huge success! Our next LWML meeting will be Saturday, March 17, at 9:00 am in the Fellowship Hall. We will have a speaker from the Salvation Army. Don’t forget your mites!
By: Gordon & Deborah Johnson, Stewardship Chair Genesis 1:14 (NIV) reads: And God said, “Let there be lights in the expanse of the sky to separate the day from the night, and let them serve as signs to mark seasons, and days and years…” In the month of March we experience times and seasons close [...]
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: Rollie Soderholm The Leisure Lutherans met at the Lucky Oyster on Monday, Jan. 16, for a seafood luncheon. Our guest speaker was Gwen Elmore from Fun Tours who presented various tours to the group (i.e. day as well as overnight tours). The next scheduled luncheon will be at Y’Not Pizza & Italian Cuisine located [...]
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 [...]
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: Gordon & Deborah Johnson “I love you” One of the best known days in February is Valentine’s Day. Some people are tempted to call February 14 “Hallmark Holiday.” Little wonder because in our country over 7,000,000,000 valentine cards are purchased each year. Most of these cards say “I love you” in one way or [...]
By: Kathryn Wacker There are many opportunities still available in 2012 to sign up for altar flowers or Eternal Light. Payment is due at sign-up. Cost of flowers is $40 per week. Cost of Eternal Light is $40 per month. Please see Kathryn Wacker in the church office (424-4848) or e-mail assist@hope.hrcoxmail.com
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: Kathryn Wacker Lent is a time of repentance, a time to reflect on renewal of our faith and on life eternal through the resurrection of Christ. The period of Lent begins with Ash Wednesday and ends Saturday before Easter Sunday. Calculating this by calendar days will figure at 45 days, but the 5 [...]
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 [...]
(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 [...]
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, [...]
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: Pastor Nieting Imagine this happening at your workplace. It’s payday, and of course you are expecting your paycheck. But the boss is out sick or on vacation, so he simply doesn’t get any checks written, signed, or delivered. “You can wait until next month.” he says. But a month later your next check doesn’t [...]
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: 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 [...]
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: Margot Birkett A lovely time was had by those who attended the Fall Workshop at Redeemer. We had a speaker come to talk to us about For Kids, that supports the homeless families and kids in our area. Please remember the Fall Retreat in Ocean City on Nov. 11-13. Our next meeting is Saturday, [...]
By: Pam Nieting It was a beautiful fall day Monday, Oct. 17, when the Leisure Lutherans buzzed on over to the Honey Bee Golf Course Restaurant to celebrate Octoberfest! The setting was perfect, overlooking the golf course and the scents of fall were in the air. The scent of brats set the scene for a [...]
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 [...]
STEWARDSHIP NEWS By: Gordon & Deborah Johnson November is a popular month for many Americans. In the farm belt most of the crops have been harvested and stored safely away. In other areas snow has already fallen and skiers are anxious to head for the hills to get an early start on the new ski [...]
