What does it mean to be a “teaching congregation”? This is about giving back. This is about participating in the church at large. This is about believing in the future. Starting in January we at Hope Lutheran will welcome Corey Scott as our seminary intern. Vicar Corey will be with us for one year where…

This year for Advent we are helping families continue the tradition of lighting candles, both at service, and at home. Hope’s young families will receive a wreath for the lighting at home. Find each of the weeks’ readings below. Light One Candle Reading Light Two Candles Reading Light Three Candles Reading Light Four Candles Reading

It is very hard to believe that we have already reached the month of November. The weather has shifted from warm to cool, and we are beginning to see some wet days at HopeCare. Last month, our Preschool and Pre-Kindergarten classes got to take field trips to the Apple Orchard and the Pumpkin Patch. They…

With the return of school, HopeCare has officially started their new school year, too. Children have started in their new classrooms, and have met their new teachers! Some even have new friends to play with! One constant we have is our relationship with the Lord. Here at HopeCare, we have a wonderful chapel program called “O…

It is the year 2020, and everything is different! How can we do “God’s Work, Our Hands” in this very different year? The Mission Committee met to discuss this question. We are excited to report a “God’s Work” challenge that everyone can do! The name of this year’s challenge is ACTS OF KINDNESS, and takes…

HopeCare enjoyed the HOT weather this summer and is looking forward to the cool fall air. Thankfully we have remained healthy throughout the COVID-19 pandemic thus far. At this time, we have not had any cases of the virus. Teachers have been diligently cleaning toys and surfaces, ensuring that children wash their hands, and have…

HopeCare is trying our best to stay cool through the HOT weather. Although we haven’t been able to go swimming at the pools we have made use of sprinklers and other water activities at HopeCare. We are grateful to have remained healthy throughout the duration of the COVID-19 pandemic. We have currently not been associated…

HopeCare has not wasted any time soaking in the summer sun. Although we haven’t been able to hit up the pools, we are staying cool the old fashioned way with sprinklers and other water activities. The school age kids have gotten out on a few field trips, visiting local parks – McKennan, Riverdale and Sertoma,…

The past few months have flown by. We have made it to summer time, and fortunately, this means we can spend much more time outdoors. I would like to share a special thank you to our volunteers who helped take down the old play system on the north side of the Sherman building. A new…