News for the Week of November 26,2025
We are grateful for YOU, LCHope!
As we gather this week to celebrate Thanksgiving, we give thanks to God for each of you. Our LCHope community is a gift, your faith, generosity, and presence make this congregation a place of joy and hope. We are grateful to walk alongside you in ministry, worship, and service.
1 Thessalonians
“Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.”
Mark your calendars!
On December 1st, we’re making the switch!
Notes for the Week
Change to electronic giving coming soon | We are moving away from PushPay to Servant Keeper!
All communications have been transitioned to Kelly | Contact by emailing either kelly@lchope.org OR communications@lchope.org
The church office will be closed for Thanksgiving starting Tuesday, November 25 at 12:00 PM and reopening Friday, November 29. We are so grateful for our LC Hope community—your faith, friendship, and support make every day brighter. Wishing you all a joyful and blessed Thanksgiving!
This Week in Worship
See you in person or online! Click here for livestream!
Click for the weekly bulletin.
Weekly Calendar Highlights
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HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!!
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Pastor's Day Off
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9am | Worship | First Sunday of Advent
9:15 am | BLAST (Sunday School)
10:15 am | Fellowship Hour
10:15 am | Children’s Christmas Rehearsal
10:30 am | Breakfast Club
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8:30 am | Workout Group
6 pm | Bells of Hope Rehearsal
9pm - Anchor & Bulletin Deadline to communications@lchope.org
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10:30 am | Text Study
12 pm | Office Closes for Thanksgiving week
6 pm | Boy Scouts Meeting
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6:15 pm | Confirmation
7 pm | Chancel Choir Rehearsal
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8:30 am | Workout Group
10:30 am | Office Staff Meeting
7pm | Cancer Care Support Group
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!
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!
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!
In Our Prayers
From LCHope | Nancy Christy, Jane Guberud, Doug Scheiwe, Pastor Ted Asta, Holly Pederson, Lew Moir, Nancy McNally, Ross Hesebeck
Friends of LCHope | Yvonne Goberis (friend of Carolyn Thomas), Douglas Trepp (brother of Deb Holt), Annalene Reece (mother of Wanda Hidy), Kenneth Gravley (friend of Wanda & Jim Hidy), Mark Schoof (cousin of Jeanie Beck)
Those Grieving |Steve Kultala and family at the death of his brother, Dan.
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 November 23, 2025:
172 in person, 31 online
Giving Recorded for Nov 17 - Nov 23, 2025:
$15,469.73 to the General Fund
$637.20 to Building Hope for the Future
Discipleship
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
Loving Support
Cancer Care Support Group
Thursday, December 4th at 7:00 pm in the Fellowship Hall.
We share our cancer stories in a safe place and support each other on our journeys. Our topic will be Advent Hope and all are welcome to come and share.
Blood Drive
Friday, November 28 at 11-4 PM in the Chapel.
Worship & the Arts
Bells of Hope
Mondays at 6 pm
Join the Choir!
No rehearsal this week. Have a happy Thanksgiving! See you next week!
Polish Your Skills — and Learn Some New Ones
No experience required! Check out all of the details below!
Reaching Out
Food Drive!
Totals so far for the October–November Food Drive:
FISH: 340 lbs + 1,023 lbs = 1,363 lbs
North Denver Cares Food Pantry: 952 lbs + 652 lbs = 1,594 lbs
Anchor Hope: 352 lbs + 157 lbs = 509 lbs
Grand Total: 3,515 lbs + 3,466 lbs = 6,981 lbs donated as of 11/18/25!
🎅 Santa Sacks Are Back!
Help make Christmas brighter for local children through our annual Santa Sacks project! Santa Sacks will be available this Sunday before and after worship (8–9 a.m. and 10:15–11 a.m.) in Fellowship Hall.
Each sack is $60 — you can donate online via Pushpay, or give by cash or check through the offering or at the Santa Sack table. Please return filled sacks to the church (Fellowship Hall) — do not drop off at A Precious Child.
All Santa Sacks are due back by December 7 — no later, please. Thank you for helping share the joy of Christmas!
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.
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
Is it just me, or is anyone else craving those Oktoberfest vibes again? 🙋♂️🍺 We’re still so grateful for all the memories from this year’s celebration!
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!