News for the Week of January 22, 2026
We would love to have a couple more hands for clean up this Saturday:
As we prepare for Ross Hesebeck’s Liturgy of Resurrection on January 24th at 11AM, please sign up to assist with cleaning up afterwards.
All of the details are on the sign up form.
Special Congregational Meeting THIS SUNDAY after worship
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Special Congregational Meeting THIS SUNDAY after worship 〰️
Important Notes!
Looking for someone who could use a Merlin Enhanced Vision Reader.
If interested, please contact Pastor Scott for more information.
An Evening with Terrell Davis on Feb. 6
Thrivent is hosting Terrell Davis at Eastern Hills Community Church in Aurora on February 6 from 7:00–8:30 PM MST. We’re invited to attend this exciting event!For more information, contact John Bosio, or click here to see the event page.
Cleaning out your garage? The Monday/Thursday morning exercise group is looking for a small, easily portable tape player/boombox. If you have one you’re no longer using, we’d love to give it a good home! Please contact Sue Lyon at suzanne_lyon@hotmail.com. Thanks for helping keep our group moving! 🎶
This Week in Worship
Come worship with us! All are welcome!
See you in person or online! Click here for livestream!
Annual Year-End Giving Statements!
Keep an eye on your inbox! Your Annual Year-End Giving Statement was already emailed.
Everyone who has given more than $250.00 during the calendar year 2025 to the church via any method will receive a giving statement from Push Pay (ACH, Credit Card, Venmo, Check, Cash etc). The email once received from Push Pay can only be opened directly from the email for 14 days. This is a security feature.
After that, you will need to see Beth Bosio. It is very important that you open this email and print your statement immediately as our contract with Push Pay expires on 1.31.2026 and it may be very difficult to obtain this information as a reprint.
If you do not have access to a printer or have trouble with this kind of computer maneuver, please see Beth at church or call her for a manual print out before January 31, 2026.
For those of you that gave gifts to the church via Servant Keeper in December of 2025, you will also get a separate statement from Servant Keeper later in January.
Weekly Calendar Highlights
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8:30am | Workout Group
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Pastor's Day Off
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11am | The Liturgy of Resurrection for Ross Hesebeck
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9am | Worship | Third Sunday after Epiphany
9:15am | BLAST (Sunday School)
10:15am | Fellowship Hour
10:30am | Special Congregational Meeting
10:30am | Breakfast Club
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8:30am | Workout Group
5:30pm | Financial Review Team
6pm | Bells of Hope
6:30pm | Board of Trustees
9pm - Anchor & Bulletin Deadline to kelly@lchope.org
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10:30am | Text Study
3pm | Anchor House Board Meeting
6pm | Boy Scouts Meeting
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9am | Staff meeting
11am | Wednesday Adult Bible Study
6:15pm | Confirmation (Home Faith Activity)
7pm | Chancel Choir Rehearsal
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8:30am | Workout 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.
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 | Mark Meyer, Kathy Chabino, Paul Kuhlmann, Dan Guberud, Jane Guberud, Doug Scheiwe, Pastor Ted Asta, Lew Moir, Nancy McNally
Friends of LCHope |Fred Warner (family of Vaneta Babcock), the Hawkins family (friends of Christi Martin), Brian Lovett (friend of Randy & Jane Hay), Eric Patterson (nephew of Mac & Sandy McWilliams), Mark Schoof (cousin of Jeanie Beck), Loren & Chantal Radke (friends of LCHope), Jenna Fjeld (granddaughter of Lois Jouett)
Those Grieving |The family and friends of Floyd Scharlann at his death; The family and friends of Harold Schreter at his death.
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 January 18, 2026:
167 in person, 20 online
Giving Recorded for Jan 12 - Jan 18, 2026:
$10,283.71 to the General Fund
$2,846.00 to Building Hope for the Future
Loving Support
Cancer Care Support Ministry Turns 10! 🎉
The Cancer Care Support Ministry’s Birthday Celebration Dinner will be on Thursday, February 5 at 6:00 pm in the Fellowship Hall.
All cancer thrivers and their caregivers are invited to join! We’ll provide ham, rolls, and birthday cake, please bring a dish to share to help make the night extra special.
Have a quilt you received because of a cancer diagnosis? We’d love for you to bring it along as a meaningful part of the evening 💜.
RSVP by Sunday, February 1 to Vaneta Babcock at 308-655-0102.
Adult Bible Study
Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 11:00 AM
Discipleship
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.
Communion Faith
Milestone
Saturday, February 8th 9:00-11:30 am
Sunday, February 9th After Worship
Any age is welcome, but the class is geared towards 1st and 2nd graders. If you have questions reach out to Thomas.
Worship & the Arts
Join the Choir for 2026!
You do not have to audition or be perfect at reading a musical score. You just need a love of singing and a desire to touch and change people's lives!
We rehearse on Wednesday nights from 7:00-9:00 in the Nave.
We will be focusing on beautiful music to share for the Seasons of Lent, Palm Sunday, Good Friday and Easter.
Please email Kenda Meyer, Chancel Choir Director if you need more information or have specific questions.
This is a great group of people who love to sing and also enjoy social outings together! It's not often you get to sing with a choir of this size. We would love to have you!
Bells of Hope
Mondays at 6 pm
Polish Your Skills — and Learn Some New Ones
No experience required! Check out all of the details below!
Reaching Out
Coat Drive!
Our annual Coat Drive runs through January 25th. We are collecting new or used coats in all sizes, for both children and adults. Donations may be placed in the yellow bin in the narthex. All coats will be donated to A Precious Child to help those in need stay warm this winter. Thank you for your generosity!
Hugs for Kids: Coming in February
In February, we invite you to share a little love through our Hugs for Kids collection. We will be gathering new books and stuffed animals, which will be donated to A Precious Child and used as birthday gifts for children in need. Your thoughtful donations help make a child’s birthday feel special and celebrated.
This Week in Photos
Check out this awesome group of ladies who gathered for Lutheran Hour this morning! 💛
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.