News for the Week of December 18, 2025
Children’s Christmas Program: This Sunday!!
During worship this Sunday, our children will present “We Knead a Little Christmas” as their Christmas program. You won’t want to miss this wonderful production they’ve been working so hard to prepare. Join us as we celebrate the season through their joyful performance!
Christmas Eve Services!
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)
Purchase poinsettias!
Continuing our tradition, red poinsettias will decorate the chancel and nave for the 12-day Christmas Festival, starting Christmas Eve.
Scan the QR code or Click Here to give towards the staff Christmas gifts!
Scan the QR code or Click Here to give towards Pastor Scott’s Christmas gift!
Important Notes for the Week
Change your eGiving!! Check the info below.
Anchor Newsletter Schedule: Due to the Christmas office closure, there will be no Anchor Newsletter on December 25 or January 1.
Christmas Office Closure: The church office will be closed December 23–January 2. We look forward to reconnecting when we reopen!
A Look Ahead:
• December 28 – Christmas Worship: Holy Innocents, 9:00 AM
• January 4 – Lessons and Carols, 9:00 AM
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!
This Week in Worship
Children’s Christmas Program!
See you in person or online! Click here for livestream!
Weekly Calendar Highlights
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8:30 am | Workout Group
10:30 am | Office Staff Meeting
4 pm | Thirsty Third Thursday (at LCHope)
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Pastor's Day Off
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9am | Worship | Children’s Christmas Program
9:15 am | BLAST (Sunday School)
10:15 am | Fellowship Hour
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 kelly@lchope.org
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Church Office Closed | Holiday Hours | Staff on-call
10:30 am | Text Study
6 pm | Boy Scouts Meeting
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Merry Christmas Eve!
5:00 PM: Candlelight Family-Friendly Service in the Nave
7:30 PM: Traditional Candlelight Service in the Nave (livestreamed)
10:00 PM: Candlelight Service in the Chapel
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MERRY CHRISTMAS!!
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.
Musical this Sunday!
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 | Julie Flater, 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)
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
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 14, 2025:
188 in person, 28 online
Christmas Concerts 2025:
12/12 185 in-person 28 online (Plus Choir and Orchestra)
12/13 246 in-person (Plus Choir and Orchestra)
Giving Recorded for Dec 8 - Dec 14, 2025:
$11,879.32 to the General Fund
$56.70 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.
Worship & the Arts
Bells of Hope
Mondays at 6 pm
Join the Choir!
Wednesdays at 7 pm
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 huge shout-out to our amazing choir and instrumentalists! Your performances this weekend were absolutely spectacular and brought the true spirit of Christmas to life. 🎶✨
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 and contact Greg Lowe.