News for the Week of April 16, 2026
The Board of Trustees has unanimously called for a Special Congregational Meeting to Consider the Following Agenda:
1. Call to Order, Opening Prayer, Credentials
2. Consideration of LCHope Resolution 2025-26-002
a. Resolution (Click here to view)
b. Project Budget Sheet (Click here to view)
3. Adjournment
We have one more forum for questions and clarifications: Sunday, April 19, 2026 at 10:30am.
Voting will be by Paper Ballot.
For Questions or More Information Please Contact President-Elect John Bosio at prelect@lchope.org.
Call for volunteers. As we get ready for the start of the new building project and demolition of the existing Nave, we are scheduling some dates to remove certain items that we want to salvage for reuse. This includes light fixtures, toilets, countertops, wood doors and trim, carpet etc. There will be work for all skill levels as we box up items, label them and store them.
Currently we are planning on working 5/15, 16 and 18 to start this process. There will be other work dates scheduled as we get closer to actual large scale demolition of the building by the General Contractor. If you have any questions, you can contact John Bosio. Fill out the form below to let us know you want to help, thank you in advance!
Important Notes for the Week!
Giving Statements for Building Hope for the Future will be mailed the week of April 27th to all givers with a remaining balance on their pledge. The official giving cycle will conclude on June 30, 2026. As we look toward groundbreaking and the beginning of construction, it is especially important for both our accounting and our financial planning that pledged gifts are completed on or before that date. If you need to adjust your commitment or extend your giving timeline, please reach out to Marie Glover, our campaign administrator, at maglover@lchope.org. She will be glad to assist you with any updates.
We’re looking for:
Large picture boxes in good condition (for storing paraments and banners)
Moving boxes and blankets
If you have any, please reach out to Greg@lchope.org
Invitation to Celebration of Life: Members of Lutheran Church of Hope are warmly invited to join us in celebrating the life of Chad Gerstner, beloved son-in-law, husband, father, and friend.
Date: Sunday, April 19
Time: 2:00–4:00pm
Location: Colorado National Golf Club, 200 Vista Parkway, Erie, COOur daughter Kristen and Chad were married at Lutheran Church of Hope in 2002 and resided in Castle Rock for 20+ years raising their two children Evan and Elliana. We cherish the support Kristen and her family have received from this church community over these last challenging weeks. Please join us as we honor Chad’s memory and share in fellowship and remembrance.
With gratitude,
Steve and Laura Kultala
There is much change ahead, but even more promise—and we walk it together, trusting in God’s faithfulness. If you have questions, please feel free to reach out to President-Elect John Bosio at prelect@lchope.org or President Anna Jordan-Helser at president@lchope.org or PScott at pscott@lchope.org.
This Week in Worship
Thank you for your generosity!
Weekly Calendar
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8:30am | Workout Group
10:30am | Office Staff Meeting
4pm | Thirsty Third Thursday (Gravity Brewing: 1150 Pine Street Louisville, Colorado 80027)
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Pastor’s day off
9am | Eagle Scouts Quilting Project
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9am | Sunday Worship
9:15am | BLAST (Sunday School)
10:15am | Fellowship Hour
10:30am | Building Hope/Passing Faith Forum
10:30am | Breakfast Club
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8:30am | Workout Group
6pm | Bells of Hope
Confirmation Interviews
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10:30am | Text Study
10:30am | Women of Hope Bible Study
1:30pm | Women’s Book Club
6pm | Boy Scouts Meeting
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11am | Wednesday Adult Bible Study
6:15pm | Home Faith Activity
7pm | Chancel Choir
Confirmation Interviews
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8:30am | Workout Group
LCHope Calendar
Click the link to see all of the events on the LCHope Calendar.
Interested in Becoming an Official Partner at LCHope?
You don’t have to be a formal member to participate in the ministries of LCHope, but we are excited to welcome new Partners in Ministry on Sunday, May 10th.
What’s the next step?
Please plan to attend one Welcome Session on either April 26th or May 3rd after worship. The session will last about 60–90 minutes, and food will be served.
New Partner Social
Join us Friday evening, May 8th from 6–8 PM to meet staff and elected leaders. We’ll have hors d’oeuvres, beverages, and some time for faith conversation together.
Please RSVP by using the form below!
Kids & Youth
BLAST!
Sundays at 9:15 am Sunday School is a BLAST! Children in grades pre-k through 5th are invited to join us during worship!
Breakfast Club | Youth Group
10:30 am | THIS Sunday!
In Our Prayers
From LCHope | Gloria Shonrock, Erik Kaiser, Tim Vialpando, Holly Pederson, Pastor Ted Asta, Nancy McNally
Friends of LCHope | Marlys Timmer (friend of Carol Clever), Dave Miller (father-in-law of Adrian Miller), Jenna Fjeld (granddaughter of Lois Jouett)
Those Grieving |John Warbiany and family at the death of his wife, Barbara; Jennifer Vialpando and family at the death of her father, Robert Teter
Those serving in the Armed Forces | Don Unti, Thomas Stager, 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 April 12, 2026:
142 in-person and 13 online
Online Giving for April 6- 12, 2026:
$14,608.50 total General Fund Giving
$4,874.72 total for the Building Campaigns
Loving Support
Adult Bible Study
Join us Wednesdays at 11:00 AM in the Fellowship Hall!
Key Characters and their Stories in Genesis
Spring Wednesday Bible Study — Spring 2026
April 22 — Noah and the Great Flood
April 29 — The Tower of Babel and it’s Relationship to the Pentecost Story in the Acts of the Apostles
May 6 — The Call of Abram and Sarai (Part 1)
May 13 — The “Rest of the Story of Abraham and Sarah (Part 2)
May 20 — Joseph and the “Technicolor Dreamcoat” (from Genesis not the musical)
Thirsty Third Thursday
April 16th 4-6PM
Gravity Brewing: 1150 Pine Street Louisville, Colorado 80027
LCHope Book Club
Join us Tuesday at 1:30 PM for book
club. Book: Orphan Keeper by Camron Wright
Women of Hope Bible Study
Join us on Tuesday at 10:30 AM.
Discipleship
Have you signed up and paid yet?!?
VBS June 8-12th! Registration is open! $50 for one kid, or $90 for a family. Click here to register!
Worship & the Arts
Bells of Hope
Mondays at 6 pm
Chancel Choir
Wednesday at 7 pm
Audio and Visual
Help always wanted!
If you prefer to shop online, Walmart, Amazon, and other department stores that deliver make donating easy. If you would rather shop in person, please bring your donations to church and label them Anchor House.
Thank you for your generosity and support of Anchor House!
Shipping/Delivery Address:
Anchor House
1355 W 10th Ave
Broomfield, CO 80020-1864
Reaching Out
Anchor House Donation List:
Small plastic Sterilite pitcher
Set of 4 plastic Mixing Bowls with lids
Set of plastic Flippers, Serving Spoons and Slated Serving Spoons
Cutting Mats
Dishwasher Pods
Dish Soap
Laundry Pods
Bath Soap
Swifter Mops
White 10’ Extension Cords
Towels
Pillows
Twin bed sheets
Crockpots
Paper goods
None perishable food items
Huge Garage Sale: Broomfield Presbyterian Church | 350 Main Street (All proceeds benefit their youth and church programs)
April 15, 16, 17 9am-5pm & April 18 9am-noon
Photos of the week!
A big shoutout to our amazing musicians, our Bells of Hope and Chancel Choir, for the time and heart you poured into sharing beautiful music throughout Holy Week and Easter! 🎶 We are so grateful for your talents and the ministry you share.
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.