News for the Week of December 11, 2025
This Friday and Saturday!!
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!
Don’t forget to switch your eGiving!
Switching to Servant Keeper:
1. Visit: LCHope’s Servant Keeper Giving URL: https://giving.servantkeeper.com/lchopeco
2. Click the Give button.
3. Follow the instructions to create your account or log in if you already have one.
Here’s a simple guide, complete with step-by-step instructions and videos:
Helpful Resources:
· Step-by-Step Video Guide: Watch Here
· Merge Profiles Guide: Merge Tool
· Sign-Up & Sign-In Guide: Sign-In Instructions
Once your Servant Keeper account is all set up, then you can close your Pushpay.
Beth Bosio or someone from the Mission Advancement Team will be available every Sunday in December with a laptop to help you make that transition.
To try it out, scan the QR code!
You're Invited: Prayer Gathering for Building Hope for the Future
Join us on December 14th from 8:15–8:30 a.m. in the Chapel of the Crosses for a brief but meaningful time of focused, intentional prayer and meditation on our building project.
Your LCHope End-of-Year Financial Report Is Here!
Check it out!
Purchase poinsettias!
Continuing our tradition, red poinsettias will decorate the chancel and nave for the 12-day Christmas Festival, starting Christmas Eve.
Notes for the Week
Change your eGiving!! Check the info above.
This Week in Worship
See you in person or online! Click here for livestream!
Weekly Calendar Highlights
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8 am | Building Team
8:30 am | Workout Group
11 am | Mission Advancement
4 pm | Forum Run Through
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Pastor's Day Off
7:30 pm | Christmas Concert
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3 pm | Christmas Concert
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8:15 am | Building Hope for the Future Prayer Meeting
9am | Worship | Third 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
10:30 am | Financial Report Forum
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8:30 am | Workout Group
6 pm | Bells of Hope Rehearsal
9pm - Anchor & Bulletin Deadline to kelly@lchope.org
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10:30 am | Text Study
10:30 am | Women of Hope Bible Study
1:30 pm | Women’s Book Club
6 pm | Boy Scouts Meeting
6:30 pm | Board of Trustees
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11 am | St. Paul Bible Study
7 pm | Chancel Choir Rehearsal
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8:30 am | Workout Group
10:30 am | Office Staff Meeting
4 pm | Thirsty Third Thursday at LCHope!
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
Christmas Eve Services!
Spend Christmas Eve with us here at Lutheran Church of Hope. This will be our final Christmas in the nave, and we invite you to share in this special night of joy, gratitude, and hope.
December 24 Services:
— 5:00 PM (Family-friendly, Nave)
— 7:30 PM (Nave)
— 10:00 PM (Chapel)
Each service will include candles, carols, and Holy Communion, as we rejoice together in the light that shines from the manger and continues to guide us on the road ahead.
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.
Musical coming soon!
Join us during worship on Dec. 21st to watch our Children’s Christmas Musical!
Breakfast Club | Youth Group
10:30 am | THIS Sunday!
Come hang out with your friends — and make some new ones.
After worship on Sunday in the Annex. See you there!
In Our Prayers
From LCHope | Ron Koehler, Floyd Scharleman, Carl Sauerland, Paul Kuhlmann, Dan Guberud, Nancy Christy, Jane Guberud, Doug Scheiwe, Pastor Ted Asta, Holly Pederson, Lew Moir, Nancy McNally
Friends of LCHope | Katie Hanson (niece of Dave Borreson), Jenna Fjeld (granddaughter of Lois Jouett), Ronald Anderson (friend of Joe & Judy Vialpando), Douglas Trepp (brother of Deb Holt), Mark Schoof (cousin of Jeanie Beck)
Those Grieving |Kalen Bauer at the death of her mother, Betty; Leisa Hesebeck & family at the death of Ross Hesebeck; Wanda Hidy & family at the death of her mother, Annalene Reece; Bob & Cathy Mansbridge at the death of their sister-in-law, Bonnie Mansbridge.
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 December 7, 2025:
186 in person, 27 online
Giving Recorded for Nov 30 - Dec 7, 2025:
$17,748.42 to the General Fund
$102,642.99 to Building Hope for the Future
Discipleship
CAMP REGISTRATION!
Have you registered for camp yet?? If you have questions, reach out to Thomas to see all the different camps and weeks throughout summer!
Mystery Trip
The Mystery Trip is a surprise service roadtrip where we will have fun and serve others around the US.
Rising Freshman through Graduated Seniors can participate. Those interested can talk with Thomas or Pastor Scott. A $150 non-refundable deposit is needed by January 15th.
Loving Support
LCHope Book Club
Meets the 3rd Tuesday at 1:30 PM December’s book: Hot To Age Disgracefully by Claire Pooley
Thirsty Third Thursday
December 18th at 4 PM.
Location: Lutheran Church of Hope
Women of Hope Bible Study
Join us for bible study. It’s on the 3rd Tuesday of each month in the Fellowship Hall at 10:30 led by Beth Rogers.
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
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.
Shopping for Santa Sacks! 🎁 Our youth turned your donations into gifts for kids in need and had a blast while doing it. Thank you, LCHope, for helping make this happen!
This Week in Photos
A look into the amazing lives of our LCHope community!
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!