Posts from September 2017

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Popcorn Sunday ~ October 15

by Pastor Mary Beth Hartenstein

Popcorn Sunday ~ October 15 Following worship on Sunday, October 15, our Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts will be selling their delicious offerings of popcorn for sale in the Conference Room.  From cheese to caramel to chocolate to kettle corn options there is something for everyone.  Come support our local scouts and enjoy some great […]

Free the Butterflies Promotion Underway

by Pastor Mary Beth Hartenstein

Free the Butterflies Promotion Is Underway! Painting our sanctuary space, main entryway and hallway and adding new carpeting to those areas as well is Phase One and Phase Two of our renovation and building project. The cost of these two phases is estimated to be $40,000.  We are looking to raise $20,000 within the next […]

School Supply Collection Nets Over 450 Items!

by Pastor Mary Beth Hartenstein

Pick a Peck: School Supplies Drive a Success The “Top 7 Most Wanted” school supplies have been delivered to Harrison Elementary and Hiawatha Elementary. The schools greatly appreciated the supplies to help get the 2017-2018 school year off to a fantastic start. Here’s a list of the supplies collected in our bushel baskets: Glue sticks- 114 Folders- 97 […]

World Communion Sunday – October 1

by Pastor Mary Beth Hartenstein

Celebration of World Communion Sunday ~ October 1 World Communion Sunday offers congregations a distinctive opportunity to experience the Sacrament of Communion in the context of the global community of faith. The first Sunday of October has become a time when Christians, in every culture, break bread and pour the cup to remember and affirm […]

Neighbor in Need Offering – October 8

by Pastor Mary Beth Hartenstein

Neighbors in Need offering The United Church of Christ (UCC) Neighbors in Need offering will be collected at Hope on October 8th this year. This offering supports the UCC’s ministries of justice and compassion throughout the United States. Two-thirds of the offering is used by the UCC’s Justice and Witness Ministries to fund a wide […]

Confirmation Class Is Underway

by Pastor Mary Beth Hartenstein

Confirmation Class 2017 – 2018 Six students, two mentors, and six Silent Prayer Partners are involved in our 2017 – 2018 Confirmation program here at Hope UCC that began on Sunday, August 27. September classes featured topics that included Bible Basics and Hebrew Stories, while classes in October will feature the topics of Jesus’ life […]

Sunday, September 17

by Pastor Mary Beth Hartenstein

We are offering a Bible Basics class tomorrow, Sunday, September 17, for our first – sixth grade students. Class begins at 9:00 a.m.   The story of Moses, Pharaoh, and the parting of the Red Sea will be our featured Bible story of the morning during worship. Our Hope UCC Choir will be singing the […]

Kick-off Sunday Is a Success

by Pastor Mary Beth Hartenstein

Sunday School Kick-off Success 22 children enjoyed the fun and excitement of our Sunday School Kick-off!  Thank you to the teachers and volunteers who worked to provide leadership for: song, games, discovery, and crafts. Thank you to Jane and Mark Buck and Julie Ludovissy for their work to get our new Busy Bags ready for […]

Tri-Conference Minister Candidate Announced

by Pastor Mary Beth Hartenstein

The Reverend Brigit Stevens, Candidate for Tri-Conference Minister The Board of Directors from the Iowa, Nebraska and South Dakota Conferences met on Saturday, September 9, at Sioux City, IA, in order to be introduced to the candidate for our Tri-Conference Minister, The Reverend Brigit Stevens. The three conferences will be voting to call Brigit at […]

Hurricane Relief Efforts Underway

by Pastor Mary Beth Hartenstein

Hurricane Relief Efforts Here at Hope UCC Skogman Cares has arranged for a semi-trailer full of goods to be delivered on Sept 22 to Houston,Texas.  Attached is the list of items that we will need.  There is a box, located in the main entryway that you can place your donations in.  Joan Tobin, member of […]