Posts from April 2019

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Green Envelop Challenge Results

by Pastor Mary Beth Hartenstein

And the Green Envelop Please … Congratulations Hope United Church of Christ! You did it! There were 51 green envelops received as part of our Green Envelop Challenge which has taken place from Sunday, March 17 – Sunday, April 21. These special gifts brought in $1995.00. Thank you to everyone for participating in this special […]

Special Music a Part of Our Worship Services

by Pastor Mary Beth Hartenstein

Special Music in Our Worship Over the last two weekends we have had special music provided by our Hope UCC Choir, under the direction of Andrew Buck and accompanied by Deb Strunk, which included the performance of the Hallelujah Chorus on Easter morning.  Mindy Hatcher continually provides us with opportunities to hear and experience musical […]

Mission Helps Students at Hiawatha Elementary School

by Pastor Mary Beth Hartenstein

March Madness: For the Assist is a Slam Dunk for Outreach to Hiawatha Elementary The Missions Committee would like to thank you for donating 30 pairs of sweatpants, 83 pairs of socks and 76 briefs to the health office at Hiawatha Elementary. These will be very helpful as students sometimes need changes of these items […]

United Church of Christ General Synod Event

by Pastor Mary Beth Hartenstein

Join us for a ROAD TRIP to Milwaukee! See the UCC at work! The 32nd General Synod of the United Church of Christ will meet in Milwaukee, WI from June 21 through June 25.  Visitors are welcome to register for part of the event or the entire event. There will be a worship service on […]

Congregational Meeting – Sunday, May 5

by Pastor Mary Beth Hartenstein

Congregational Meeting – Renovation Update After a recommendation from the Building and Renovation Team, the Council has called a congregational meeting for Sunday, May 5, immediately following worship in order to take a vote on a revised plan for the renovation project. Please plan to come and hear about our continued plan to renovate and […]

Easter Sunday – April 21

by Pastor Mary Beth Hartenstein

On Easter Sunday, April 21, we gather from 8:00 – 8:45 a.m. to enjoy breakfast together, which is being organized by our Worship and Music Committee. A free-will offering will take place that will benefit Our Church’s Wider Mission (OCWM). We will then celebrate with one service at 9:00 a.m., which will feature special music […]

Maundy Thursday – April 18

by Pastor Mary Beth Hartenstein

This year, we will celebrate Maundy Thursday, April 18. We commemorate the night that Jesus shared a meal with his followers and friends. We will meet in Fellowship Hall at 5:30 p.m. for a potluck meal. Bring your favorite main dish, salad, vegetable, or dessert to share with those who gather. Rolls and drinks will […]

Palm Sunday, April 14

by Pastor Mary Beth Hartenstein

On Palm Sunday, April 14, we will create a noisy parade with palms, instruments and “hosannas.” Gather outside our sanctuary at 10:20 a.m. to begin our parade outdoors and then bring it into the sanctuary space. Worship begins at 10:30 a.m. and will feature special music by our choir, under the direction of Andrew Buck, and […]