Ministries | hope

OUR MINISTRIES

Our mission is the same as Jesus commanded in his Great Commission in Matthew 28:19-20 "Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age."

Confirmation

Please watch our church newsletter, the bulletin and this website for updates as to when the next confirmation class will begin.

Adult Education

Please join Pastor Sal on Sunday morning for coffee, the Word and good times! Beginning September 18 Pastor Sal will be leading us through the Book of James. James is a very practical kind of book, addressing each of us where we live in the world. As we read through the 5 chapters, we quickly learn that God's Word is given to us, not ultimately that our knowledge might increase but that our lives might be changed. The emphasis in this book is not upon becoming a Christian but rather behaving as Christians.
Pastor Sal is holding a Men's Breakfast Bible Study at a Connie's Cafe, Tuesday at 8 am.
Thursday morning at 9 am Pastor Sal instructs an overview of God's Word from the Lifelight Series.

Please watch the church bulletin, newsletter and this website for dates and times. If you have any questions, please contact Pastor Sal at the church office, 989-727-3206.

Don't miss these opportunities to learn more about our Lord and Savior and to develop a closer personal relationship with Him.

Children's Church

is held each Sunday during worship. Bring you children, grandchildren and neighbor's children to learn about Jesus. this website for more information.

Eucharistic Ministers

In addition to pastoral visits, our Eucharistic ministers go to visit and bring Holy Communion to members who are not able to attend worship for whatever reason. If you would like at visit from one of our Eucharistic Ministers please contact the church office.

Youth

At the present time we do not have an active youth group. The church council is working on reestablishing this very important ministry at Hope. Watch for updates.

Music

Adult Choir, Children's Specials, Men's and Women's Specials, instrumental soloists, The Backrow Boys (men's chorus) as well as others regularly present sacred music both classic and contemporary during our Sunday morning worship at 10:00 AM. Eric Lawson is our choir director. Carolyn Hoeberling is our organist and pianist. Kim & Jill Olsen lead our Children's Special presentations.

Community Service

We do several events throughout the year to benefit our community. Our November Christmas Bazaar generates money that is donated to local non-profit charitable ministries. Each year we host a meal for people from our community on Thanksgiving Day. We regularly host the Red Cross blood drive for our community. Also, we have a Harvest Dinner in September and a Pork & Turkey Dinner in July. We also support Food for the Poor, Military Bible Sticks (Faith Comes By Hearing), and the Gideons.

Quilting

Quilting is currently on hold due to the winter weather. If you are interested in a quilting project, please see Patti Parkham.

Women of Hope

The Women of Hope (WOH) include all confirmed women of Hope Lutheran Church. As a member each is assigned to one of 4 groups and will be included, if able, in sharing their time, talents or treasures for special projects; such as the bazaar, dinners, funerals and coffee hour.

The Women of Hope meet the second Tuesday at 6:30 pm from April through December. Winter meetings, January through March, will only be held if the need arrises.