Posts by Pastor Mary Beth Hartenstein

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Advent VBS – Saturday, December 8

by Pastor Mary Beth Hartenstein

Advent VBS ~ Saturday, December 8 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. All the fun of Vacation Bible School in one day!  Story time, crafts, discovery time, movie, and more will be included in this fun-filled day that is planned for children ages 3 – sixth grade. Lunch and snacks are included. There is no fee […]

Stewardship Sunday – November 11

by Pastor Mary Beth Hartenstein

Stewardship Sunday – November 11 Our financial health is vital to the mission and ministry work of Hope United Church of Christ. Prayerfully and carefully consider how God’s Spirit invites us to share our resources is important effort.  Our annual stewardship mailing, which includes a pledge card, should have already arrived to your residence. If […]

Trunk or Treat Event Recently Held

by Pastor Mary Beth Hartenstein

Trunk-or-Treat 2018 The weather was delightful for our annual Trunk or Treat event. We had one of our largest group of decorated vehicles ever, with 14 vehicles taking part. Our guests, estimated to be approximately 100, enjoyed cupcakes, scotcheroos, donut holes, and brownies plus hot chocolate and apple cider. Thank you to everyone who donated […]

by Pastor Mary Beth Hartenstein

Hope United Church of Christ Receives Goodwill of the Heartland Employer Appreciation Award On Tuesday, October 23, members of the Goodwill of the Heartland Team recognized Hope United Church of Christ with their Employer Appreciation Award. The award was presented by Susan Meyer, Assistant Program Director, Employment, for the organization. Our custodial staff person, Tony […]

Supporting Our Local Fire Department

by Pastor Mary Beth Hartenstein

Hiawatha Fire Department Annual Chili Supper Members of the Hiawatha Fire Department are gearing up for their annual Chili Supper to be held on Saturday, November 3, from 11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. at the fire station, located at the corner of 10th Avenue and Emmons Street. They will be serving their secret recipe chili, […]

Iowa Conference Holds Events

by Pastor Mary Beth Hartenstein

Iowa Conference Day of Sharpening and Annual Meeting The Iowa Conference hosted A Day of Sharpening – Telling Our Story that offered individuals an opportunity to participate in workshops that included topics such as: testimony through social media, telling our stories through art, and nurturing the stories of children and youth. Special guest speakers for […]