Posts from April 2017

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Save the Date – Vacation Bible School

by Pastor Mary Beth Hartenstein

Hope United Church of Christ will host our annual Vacation Bible School (VBS) on July 13-16.  This year’s theme is Superhero Central: Discovering Your Strength in God. Designed for children and youth, ages 3 years – fifth grade, this event will feature: Bible stories, crafts, science and discovery, games and snacks. Watch for more details soon […]

Family Brunch – Sunday, May 14

by Pastor Mary Beth Hartenstein

Our annual ‘Family Day Brunch’ will be on Mother’s Day, May 14th.  RSVP and notes with more information will be sent home with our Sunday School students this Sunday, April 30.  Please watch for this form and return it with your RSVP to Laura Ogreen, our Christian Education Coordinator.

Feed the Need – Helping with Food Scarcity

by Pastor Mary Beth Hartenstein

The Mission Committee of Hope United Church of Christ contacted Hawkeye Area Community Action Program (HACAP), a local nonprofit organization dedicated to improving human life in the six Iowa counties that they serve, to discover the most requested/needed items that the individuals/families request.  During the month of May, we will be collecting specific items for the […]

Offerings Help Community Meal Program

by Pastor Mary Beth Hartenstein

Ash Wednesday and Maundy Thursday Offerings Support Green Square Meals Thank you to those who attended our Ash Wednesday and Maundy Thursday worship services and generously gave through their offering that raised nearly $285.00 for Green Square Meals.

Spring Boutique – Saturday, April 29

by Pastor Mary Beth Hartenstein

We are waiting to have you as our guests this Saturday, April 29, at our annual Spring Boutique at Hope United Church of Christ, 150 9th Avenue, Hiawatha, IA, 8;00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. We have hundreds of melt-in-your-mouth homemade pies, freshly baked cinnamon rolls, wonderful handmade projects, beautiful potted flowers, hanging baskets, and perennials, […]

Camp Sunday – April 30

by Pastor Mary Beth Hartenstein

Sunday, April 30, Hope UCC will host our annual Camp Sunday as part of our Sunday School program.  This year, Seth Engelman, Program Manager from Pilgrim Heights Camp and Retreat Center will be joining us for the morning.  He will meet with our Sunday School students throughout the morning and then offer greetings to the […]

Annual Egg Hunt – Saturday, April 15

by Pastor Mary Beth Hartenstein

Easter Egg Hunt ~ Saturday, April 15 9:00 – 10:00 a.m. Balloon art, crafts, button making, photo booth, face painting, snacks, and of course … hunting eggs will all be a part of the morning activities at our annual Easter Egg Hunt.  The hunt is designed for children up to age ten, along with their […]

Lunch Bunch Outing Set for April

by Pastor Mary Beth Hartenstein

Lunch Bunch ~ April Outing is a Taste of Summer We are going to try out the new place in town – Bandanas BBQ, located at 3707 1st Avenue SE, Cedar Rapids. We will meet at the restaurant at 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, April 20.  A sign-up sheet is available in the main entryway or […]

Holy Week ~ April 9 – 16

by Pastor Mary Beth Hartenstein

Holy Week: A Journey from Palm Sunday to Easter Beginning with the excitement of Palm Sunday through the shadow of Good Friday and on to the celebration of Jesus’ resurrection, Hope United Church of Christ will mark the events of Holy Week with a wide range of services. On Palm Sunday, April 9, we will […]