Worship and Music
May 1, 2012By: 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: 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 [...]
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 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 [...]
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 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 [...]
February 1, 2012By: 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: 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: 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, 2011By: 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 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 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: 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 [...]
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
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 [...]
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 [...]
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: 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: 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: 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 [...]
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 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 [...]
