News for the Week of September 4, 2025
Blessing of the Backpacks on Sunday!
This week in worship we will be celebrating all those headed off to school — kids, teachers, administrators, helpers — with a Blessing of the Backpacks.
Bring your backpack to church! We will bless them — and you — for a wonderful year ahead.
Notes for the Week
Kelly Marsh, Director of Communications, is getting married next week! She will be out of office September 11-22. We wish her all the best as she and Jonah celebrate and step into a new phase of life together.
Angela Nickerson will be covering during Kelly’s absence and can be reached using this form.Pr. Scott+ will be out of the office from Wednesday, September 10-17. During this time, Pastor Randy Pabst will be on call for all pastoral care emergencies. He can be reached by phone at 303-460-9579 or by using the form here.
Connect with Pr. Randy
This Week in Worship
See you in person or online! Click for the Livestream link.
Want to sponsor the flowers for someone you love? Click here!
Click for the weekly bulletin.
Weekly Calendar Highlights
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8 am | Building Hope for the Future
8:30am | Workout Group
10:30 am | Office Staff Meeting
7 pm | Cancer Care Support Meeting
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Pastor's Day Off
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8 am | Reaching Out Monthly Gathering
9am | Worship
9:15 am | BLAST (Sunday School)
10:15am | Fellowship Hour
10:15 am | Lector Training
10:15 am | Fellowship Hour
10:30 am | Breakfast Club
10:30 am | Confirmation Mentor Kickoff
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8:30 am | Workout Group
6:30 pm | Boy Scouts
9pm - Anchor & Bulletin Deadline to communications@lchope.org
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10:30am | Text Study
6:00pm | Boy Scouts Meeting
Pastor Scott out of office | Pastor Randy on call
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11 am | Sack Lunch and Fellowship
7 pm | Chancel Choir Rehearsal
Pastor Scott out of office | Pastor Randy on call
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8:30am | Workout Group
11 am | Mission Advancement Team
6 pm | Ministry Council
Pastor Scott out of office | Pastor Randy on call
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
Sunday School starts on Sunday!
Sunday, September 7 | 9 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.
Rehearsals Start Sunday!
First rehearsal will be Sunday, September 7 at 10:15 am after worship.
Breakfast Club | Youth Group
10:15 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!
In Our Prayers
From LCHope | Jane Guberud, Maxine Farley, Pastor Ted Asta, Holly Pederson, Lew Moir, Nancy McNally, Ross Hesebeck
Friends of LCHope | Francine Welker & family (friends of Christi Martin), Cody Brevik (son of Lori Brevik), Cathy Paterson (friend of Vernon Jones & Shirley Ross-Jones), Bob Granger, & Darlene Cook (friend, & mother-in-law of Greg Lowe), Aaron Dees (son of Ken and Diane Dees)
Those Grieving | Robert & Char Haugen and family at the death of Janice Haugen
Those serving in the Armed Forces | Syan Kinder, Nathaniel Crask, Kevin Goettsche, Travis Marx, Andrew Adamson
Our Bishops | Synod Bishop Meghan Johnston Aelabouni, Presiding Bishop Elizabeth Eaton, and Presiding Bishop-Elect 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 Aug 31, 2025:
136 in person and 6 screens online
Giving Recorded for Aug 25 -Aug 31, 2025:
$10,005.99 to the General Fund
$15,073.52 to Building Hope for the Future
Coming Soon
LCHope Book Club
September 16 at 1:30
Our book this month is Happiness Falls by Angie Kim
Coming Soon | Fall Anchor House Donation Drive
Click the link for more details!
Paul’s Life & Words | Bible Study
Begins on September 17
Worship & the Arts
Lector Training Begins
Lector Training this Sunday 9/7 in the Epiphany Room at 10:30
Join the Choir!
If you've ever thought about joining the Chancel Choir but felt hesitant, now is the perfect time! Our Chancel Choir is looking for new members to share in the joy of music. We welcome all who sing, regardless of experience. This is a wonderful opportunity to build community and contribute to the Worship Service. Come to our first rehearsal on Wednesday, September 3rd from 7:00-9:00 in the Nave.
Polish Your Skills — and Learn Some New Ones
No experience required! Check out all of the details below!
This Week in Photos
This week’s photos come from our Music Ministries — a reminder that you are welcome to join our music ensembles! Thank you to all of the musicians who make worship so beautiful here at LCHope!
Congregational Notes
Submissions: due no later than 9pm on Mondays to communications@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 photos@lchope.org! Thank you!