events
upcoming special events_______________________________________
hope cycling club, Saturday, September 9th, at 10:00AM
Meet at Trailhead parking lot at the end of Depot St. off of Raccoon Valley RD. Join the Hope Cycling Club for a Saturday Ride. Riders of all ages are welcome and invited to come. This will be about an 18 mile round trip ride at a casual pace, so even if you haven't been riding your bike lately, you'll still be able to keep up!
Revelation w/Pastor Meyer: Begins Sunday, Sept. 10th @ 9:15am
Our Sunday morning adult Bible Class will begin a study of the Book of Revelation beginning this Sunday. This is an often misunderstood book, but if understood rightly, it is a book that will give you more confidence as a Christian and help you to better understand the Bible as a whole. If you're new to Bible study or a veteran, you'll be able to benefit from this study and fit right in.
Living hope kayak trip: Sunday, September 10th, 7th-12th grade
We're kicking off the new year of Living Hope Youth Group by going kayaking! We'll leave from the church after the 10:30 service, have lunch at Taco Bell, and then head to Alum Creek to kayak! We'll also jump into a study of 1 John, a book we will be studying throughout the year.
Thanks to all of the members of Hope who have volunteered their kayaks and canoes for use by our youth! If you have questions, please contact Pastor Meyer or Atalie here >> or here >>
Centerburg Farm Festival Hope "Dude Perfect Tent": Sept. 16-17
Invite your friends and neighbors to play Hope's Dude Perfect games, all day, everyday at the Farm Festival. If you would like to help run the games, and greet our guests at the "Dude Perfect Tent" please speak with Pastor Meyer or Jake Daw, or contact us here >>
"Your District Tithe at Work" Presentation: Sept. 17th, 9:15AM
During the Sunday morning Adult Bible Study hour, Kevin Wilson from the Ohio District of the LCMS will discuss how our tithes help the LCMS to further the growth of Christ's Kingdom. Questions? Contact us, click here >>
theater trip to martin luther on trial: Friday, oct. 6, 8:00pm
Contact Hope if you would like to buy tickets at a group discounted price of $44.75 each, and attend this show with us at the Arnott Theater in downtown Cincinnati. For more information about the play, and the production company, click here >>
save the dates:
NOV. 3-4TH: annual conference of the Lutheran confessions
ZION LUTHERAN CHURCH, COLUMBUS. as we celebrate the 500th anniversary of the Reformation with Dr. Wilhelm "Torgy" Torgerson, speaking on topics including Lutherans in Germany, Past and Present and An Evaluation of North American Lutheranism from a German's Perspective. Get the word out and stay tuned for new information. For last year's conference information, click here >>
nov. 9-11th: LCMS RURAL & SMALL TOWN MISSIONS CONFERENCe
Pastor Meyer will be one of the plenary speakers. To learn more,click here >>
upcoming regular events__________________________________
online book of concord study: 2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 8:00pm
On Google Hang-out, led by Pastor Meyer. For details, click here >>
hope council meeting: 4th Thursday of each month, 7:00pm
Hope members encouraged to attend.
Terrific Tuesdays: 1st Tuesday of each month
Lunch get-togethers at various central Ohio restaurants. For schedule and more information, click here >>
ladies prayer meeting: 1st thursday of each month
A few people will gather at Hope at 7:00 p.m. for prayer. We will include the needs of the church and personal needs which have been shared in the metal mailbox box in the back of the sanctuary. Please join us and/or leave your concerns and praises in the box. Be as specific or as vague as you would like. We will lift up the concerns and thanksgiving to the Lord. Questions? Contact us >>
women of hope: 3rd monday of the month, meets quarterly
Meet with us at 7:00 pm at Hope for fellowship, planning, service projects, and Christian speaker presentations. Questions? Contact us >>
Hope Food pantry on the Square, 3rd wednesday of each month
Downtown Sunbury, open from 11:00am to 2:00pm. If you are in need of this service, would like to help, or have questions, contact us >>
quilting @ Hope: Last friday & saturday of each month
Friday, 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM, & Saturday, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM. All welcome -- no previous experience needed. For more information,
garden club: every wednesday, April-October
Meets at 6:00pm. We work on maintaining and improving Hope's memorial garden, along with shrub and flower beds. For more information, click here >>
youth group meetings & servant events, click here >>
Adult & Youth bible studies schedule, click here >>
regular service events________________________________________
HIGHWAY CLEAN-UP: october date to be announced
9:00am to approximately 10:00am. Minimum age is 12, maximum age of participants up through 80+. Recommend comfortable,
water resistant shoes. Gloves and trash bags provided. Questions? Click here >>, or Contact us >>
future annual & special events________________________________
*ANCHORED* YOUTH SUMMER Day-CAMPS@ HOPE: JUNE 2017
Ages 9-12. For more information, click here >>
conferences and camps: In-house & out-of-house
Adults and Youth like to participate in these local, in state, and out of state opportunities to learn, serve, and have fun. To learn more,
2017 celebration: 500 year anniversary of the reformation
Planning in the works for summer & fall events in 2017. Check "upcoming special events," at top of page, in coming months to find out more.
advent by candlelight: end of november 2017
Look for information under "upcoming special events," at top of this page, as season draws nearer.
advent soup suppers & Services
Look for more information under "upcoming special events," at the top of this page, as Advent season draws nearer
Lenten soup suppers & services,
& easter breakfast: March 8th - April 5th, & April 17, 2017
Look for more information under "upcoming special events," at top of this page, as Lenten season draws nearer.
intergenerational sunday school events: SUMMER 2017
semi-annual congregation meetings: july & January
QUESTIONS? CONTACT
HOPE EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH, LCMS
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Photo courtesy Pastor Meyer, January 2017 "congregational conversations on Hopes mission and vision"