News for the Week of October 30,2025
Don’t forget to “Fall Back!”
Daylight Saving Time ends this weekend! Be sure to set your clocks back one hour before bed on Saturday, November 2, so you arrive right on time for worship Sunday morning.
All Saints’ Sunday
After worship this Sunday at 11:00 a.m., Pastor Scott will offer a Blessing of the Columbarium Graves.
Then, at 12:00 noon, he will lead a Blessing of the Graves at Broomfield Commons Cemetery.
All are welcome to join for these times of remembrance and prayer.
Gale Ellen Nelson Liturgy of Resurrection
November 8, 2025 | 11 AM
Please Assist with Memorial Service:
As we prepare for Gale Nelson’s Liturgy of Resurrection on November 8th, please sign up to assist with the reception. We are requesting donations of salads and desserts and need kitchen assistants and servers as well. All of the details are on the sign up form.
Please join us in congratulating Greg Lowe, who was recently confirmed by our Board of Trustees as our Director of Operations/Executive to the Lead Pastor, officially removing the interim title.
“Greg jumped into the interim role feet first – has helped us make sense of a lot of things – we are pleased to welcome him on-board.” said PScott.
Congratulations Greg!
Notes for the Week
Change to electronic giving coming soon | We are moving away from PushPay!
All communications have been transitioned to Kelly | Contact by emailing either kelly@lchope.org OR communications@lchope.org
Did You Know?
In your MSP volunteer profile, you can enable reminders for your service times! Reach out to Keri Bond if you have questions about scheduling.
This Week in Worship
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Weekly Calendar Highlights
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8:30 am | Workout Group
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Pastor's Day Off
Reformation Day
Halloween!
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9am | Worship | All Saints’ Sunday
9:15 am | BLAST (Sunday School)
10:15 am | Fellowship Hour
10:15 am | Children’s Christmas Rehearsal
10:30 am | Breakfast Club
11 am | Blessing of the Columbarium Graves
12 pm | Blessing of the Graves @ Broomfield Commons Cemetery
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8:30 am | Workout Group
9:30 am | Card & Quilting Ministry
6 pm | Bells of Hope Rehearsal
9pm - Anchor & Bulletin Deadline to communications@lchope.org
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Election Day
10:30 am | Text Study
6 pm | Boy Scouts Meeting
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11 am | St. Paul Bible Study
6:15 pm | Confirmation
7 pm | Chancel Choir Rehearsal
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8:30am | Workout Group
10:30 am | Office Staff Meeting
7 pm | Cancer Care Support Ministry
LCHope Calendar
Click the link to see all of the events on the LCHope Calendar.
A Note from Kelly
The deadline for submissions to the Announcements Page and Newsletter is now 9 pm on Monday Evening. Thanks for your support!
Kelly Marsh, Director of Communications
Kids & Youth
BLAST is a Blast!
Sundays at 9:15 am
Calling all kids! Sunday School is a BLAST! Children in grades pre-k through 5th are invited to join us during worship to gather where they will learn a Bible story that follows the lectionary readings for the day. During BLAST, they will spend time with 2 adults learning the story, sharing and praying together.
Join us!
Rehearsals are on Sundays at 10:15 am after worship.
Breakfast Club | Youth Group
10:30 am | THIS Sunday!
The Youth Group is BACK! Come hang out with your friends — and make some new ones. Meet Thomas, too. Oh, and there will be snacks.
After worship on Sunday in the Annex. See you there!
CAMP REGISTRATION!
Thinking About Summer—Yes, Already!
Even though fall is in full swing, I’m already looking ahead to Summer 2026! I’ve got lots of camp and retreat dates for you—some are just heads-up, others already have registration opening soon.
Camp has been a huge part of my faith journey, and I encourage everyone (yes, even adults!) to attend a camp or retreat. Since I’m not a Colorado native, I’ve included info not just for Rainbow Trail Lutheran Camp, but also for two other amazing Lutheran camps outside the state.
Rainbow Trail registration opens Nov 1, and spots go fast! I (and maybe Kelly) will be at Rainbow Trail for Intros, Juniors, and Confirmation weeks.
If you’re up for a farther adventure, my family usually attends Family Camp 2 at Camp Nawakwa (PA)—and we'd love to have familiar faces join us! Summer '26 will mark our 17th year there.
Thanks,
Thomas
Director of Faith Formation
Start spreading the news!!
LCHope’s annual Christmas concerts will be held on Friday, December 12 at 7:30 PM and Saturday, December 13 at 3:00 PM.
“Our Christmas Concerts at Lutheran Church of Hope feature beautiful music performed by a 52-voice chorus and a chamber orchestra,” says Kenda Meyer, Director of Music.
Come and enjoy familiar Christmas anthems with a joyful twist!
This year’s donations will benefit Broomfield Mental Health Partners, Action Against Hunger, and Lutheran World Relief.
In Our Prayers
From LCHope | Julie Flater, Jane Guberud, Dan Guberud, Maxine Farley, Doug Scheiwe, Pastor Ted Asta, Holly Pederson, Lew Moir, Nancy McNally, Ross Hesebeck
Friends of LCHope | David Kuhlmann (son of Karen & Paul Kuhlmann), Pastor John Buechner (friend of Maja Kaiser), Cooper Donahoo (grandson of Sue Arcese), Randy Simpson (father-in-law of Andrew Dufour), Mark Schoof (cousin of Jeanie Beck)
Those Grieving | The children of Maxine Farley, Jenine and Michael, and their families at her death; Nancy Finley and family at the death of her husband, Dennis.
Those serving in the Armed Forces | Syan Kinder, Nathaniel Crask, Kevin Goettsche, Travis Marx, Andrew Adamson
Our Bishops | Synod Bishop Meghan Johnston Aelabouni and Presiding Bishop Rev. Yehiel Curry.
Prayer Requests
To add a name to our prayer list, click the link below and fill out the form.
Please note, other than congregation members needing continuing prayers, names appear for two weeks unless notified. For information about any of our prayers, contact Marie Glover.
Gratitude & Generosity
Thank you LCHope for sharing and transforming faith, hopes, and lives through your generosity and presence at LCHope.
Worship on October 26, 2025:
199 in person
Giving Recorded for Oct 20 - Oct 26, 2025:
$11,440.21 to the General Fund
$4,845.00 to Building Hope for the Future
Discipleship
Card & Quilting Ministry
November 3 at 9:30 AM
Meet in the Fellowship Hall to make birthday cards for the congregation, seasonal cards for shut-ins, and hand tie quilts for the community.
Blood Drive
Friday, November 28 at 11-4 PM in the Chapel.
Loving Support
Cancer Care Support
November 6th at 7 PM in the Fellowship Hall
Topic: Worry
[Jesus says:] “So do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will bring worries of its own. Today’s trouble is enough for today.” Matt. 6:34.
Men on Mondays
November 10 at 11:30 AM 12:30 PM
Worship & the Arts
Bells of Hope
Mondays at 6 pm
Join the Choir!
Rehearsals are on Wednesday evenings at 7 pm in the Nave.
Polish Your Skills — and Learn Some New Ones
No experience required! Check out all of the details below!
Reaching Out
Food Drive!
Bring non-perishable food this Sunday!
Help us give back with our food drive. Donations can go in the yellow bin located in the Narthex!
Donations will support:
North Denver Cares Food Pantry (Calvary Church, Broomfield)
FISH Food Bank (Broomfield)
Calling All Yarn Artists!
Calling all Knitters and Crocheters!
If you find yourself looking for a project: Reaching Out will be collecting donations of handmade and store-bought mittens, hats, and scarfs in December. Sizes: infant through adultFor more information contact Martha Covey.
Donations will support:
The Refuge (Broomfield) – serving the homeless
Holy Comforter Episcopal Women’s Gathering – supporting local orgs & Pine Ridge, SD
St. Francis Center (Denver) – via Holy Comforter’s Women’s Gathering
A Precious Child – serving families in 8 Colorado counties
Starting November 1, all Anchor House residents will lose their SNAP benefits due to the shutdown. We can help support our neighbors who are right across the parking lot during this time.
For this weekend’s food drive, we’re highlighting their top 5 items:
Rice
Soup
Dried potatoes
Canned fruit
Canned vegetables
Bring what you can, and we’ll weigh the donations to see the impact we make together. Every item helps make a difference!
This Week in Photos
Trunk or Treat was a sweet success!
From creative costumes to candy galore, it was a joy to see so many smiles. Don’t miss the adorable photos from last Sunday’s event!
Congregational Notes
Submissions: due no later than 9pm on Mondays to kelly@lchope.org
IMPORTANT Calendar & Scheduling Note: Please schedule all meetings of ministry teams through the church office.
Take a Photo: As you hang out at LCHope and you see a 'something about hope' memory or moving moment, take a photo with your phone and send it to kelly@lchope.org! Thank you!