News for the Week of January 29, 2026
Please Assist with Memorial Service:
As we prepare for Floyd Scharlemann ’s Liturgy of Resurrection on February 5th at 10:30AM, please sign up to assist with bringing desserts and salads.
All of the details are on the sign up form.
Important Notes!
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.
The Capital Campaign is looking for an “MS Excel Wizard”!
We are seeking someone who can help set up an Excel spreadsheet that will allow us to easily manage mail-merge information for campaign letters, including tracking financial amounts. If you have Excel skills and are willing to help, contact PScott!Christ in Our Home: Regular Print Edition (delayed)
Due to a shipping delay, printed copies of Christ in Our Home did not arrive as scheduled. We are currently working to confirm when they will be available. In the meantime, we are sharing a link to the digital version of Quarter 1, Month 1 for anyone who would like to access it independently:
https://www.augsburgfortress.org/store/product/CIOH/Christ-in-Our-Home-Regular-Print-Edition
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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8am | Reaching Out Monthly Gathering
9am | Worship | 4th Sunday after Epiphany
9:15am | BLAST (Sunday School)
10:15am | Fellowship Hour
10:30am | Forum: Generosity & Giving
10:30am | Breakfast Club
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8:30am | Workout Group
9:30am | Card + Quilting Ministry
1pm | Temporary Worship Space Task Force
6pm | Bells of Hope
9pm - Anchor & Bulletin Deadline to kelly@lchope.org
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10:30am | Text Study
6pm | Boy Scouts Meeting
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11am | Wednesday Adult Bible Study
6:15pm | Confirmation
7pm | Chancel Choir Rehearsal
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8:30am | Workout Group
10:30am | The Liturgy of Resurrection for Floyd O. Scharlemann
7pm | Cancer Care Support
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
On Sunday, 2/8, we welcome guest preacher Pastor Monica Butler from CU Campus Ministry (Bread and Belonging).
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 | Tim Vialpando, Pr. Bob Kuehner, Mark Meyer, Dan Guberud, Jane Guberud, Doug Scheiwe, Pastor Ted Asta, Lew Moir, Nancy McNally
Friends of LCHope | Arnie Carlson (uncle of Rachel Lowe), The Hawkins family (friends of Christi Martin), Jenna Fjeld (granddaughter of Lois Jouett)
Those Grieving |The family and friends of Floyd Scharlmann 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 25, 2026:
159 in person, 33 online
Giving Recorded for Jan 19 - Jan 25, 2026:
$19,131.29 to the General Fund
$33,371.00 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.
LCH Card Ministry & Quilting - Monday, February 2, 9:30 am
Adult Bible Study
Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 11:00 AM
Pieces of Hope will meet on Friday, February 6, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Diana Christenson’s home. If you are interested in attending, please contact Vaneta Babcock at 308-655-0102 for details. Carpooling will be available from the church, departing at 9:00 a.m.
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.
Hey youth and families! Have questions? Reach out to Thomas.
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
“A big thank you to everyone who donated coats. Your generosity has provided warmth and comfort to so many.”
Hugs for Kids: Starts Sunday
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.
Anchor House is in need of the following items:
• 3 sets of full-size sheets
• 6 pillows
• 3 Swiffers
• Toilet paper
• Small packages of dishwasher soap tabs
This Week in Photos
This week was full of joyful moments! We celebrated a baptism and held a special congregational meeting!
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.