Congratulations go out to Mel Krause on being recognized for his nearly 30 years as a member of the Board of Directors for Westover Manor. Mel was recently honored, receiving a pin with a diamond accent, at the celebration for Westover Manor’s 55th Congratulations can be sent to: 5810 Sanden Road SE, Cedar Rapids, 52411. […]
Hope UCC Fun Fest: Food, Fun and Fireworks On Saturday, August 25, more than 50 individuals and families gathered for worship followed by a time of fellowship as we enjoyed delicious brats and hotdogs from the grill and a variety of side dishes and desserts. Several fun games of BINGO were enjoyed as our official […]
Women’s Fellowship Sets September Meeting Date Women’s Fellowship will have a potluck meeting on Monday, September 10th at 5:30 to plan our 2018/2019 year. Please join us at our Fall planning meeting; bring a dish to share and ideas for projects including the Once Again Christmas sale and Spring Boutique.
Hope’s Book Club will meet Thursday, September 6 at 5:30 p.m. For more information see Nancy Kotalik or Laura Ogreen. What we are reading: The Lace Makers of Glenmara by Heather Barbieri “You can always start again,” Kate Robinson’s mother once told her, “all it takes is a new thread.” Overwhelmed by heartbreak and loss, […]
Thank you for your generous support of our Christmas in July project! We were able to reach our goal of $500 to assist with gifts and food through HACAP’s Adopt-a-Family program. The Mission Committee used some of our funds collected from the coins placed in the offering plate to buy some of the most-needed school supplies […]
Faith in Action Sunday Project:Welcome Back Gift to Hiawatha Elementary StaffOn Sunday, July 29, a group of individuals, under the leadership of Marilyn Simon, put together a welcome back gift for the staff of Hiawatha Elementary School. This gift consisted of a bottle of water with a hand written note of blessing or best wishes […]
Here are some recent happenings with members of Hope United Church of Christ: Recently Callie and Jack Buck were featured on TV9’s segment, John’s Big Ol’ Fish, with the catches that got from Papa Jerry’s pond. You can see them at: http://www.kcrg.com/content/sports/Johns-Big-Ol-Fish-for-Monday-Aug-14-2018-490855771.html Congratulations to Norma and Gilbert Thoren as they celebrate their 72nd wedding anniversary […]
On Monday, August 13, we hosted a blood drive where 10 units of whole blood were collected, which was then able to help 40 individuals here in our community. Thank you to everyone who came out to be a part of this drive. We are hoping to host another blood drive in November as the […]
Wednesday, August 29, we are hosting an event to appreciate our Sunday School teachers and to prepare for the upcoming program year. We will meet at 6:00 p.m. in the Conference Room for adult beverages and appetizers. There will be an opportunity to sign-up for teaching opportunities, discuss upcoming lessons, and much more. Anyone wishing […]
Mark Your Calendar and Save These Dates Sunday, September 9 Festive Fall Sunday Sunday, September 16 Worship with the choir providing special music Sunday, September 23 Mike Slagenweit-Coffman preaching Sunday, September 30 Pet Sunday Eastern Iowa Association Meeting, Tipton Sunday, October 7 World Communion Sunday, Raven Rowe preaching Especially for You Race Saturday, October 13 […]