Be a Seed, Not a Weed
This class takes a look at Natural Church Development and how this work has identified what is a healthy church. We will explore the principles which make for a healthy church in terms of quality and quantity. Hope is involved in the NCD movement and has just completed its second survey. Come and explore with us how healthy Hope is!
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Sunday Mornings
April 13 - May 11
(Room TBD) |
Chat with the Council
Gather at 10 a.m. in the church sanctuary with our “Congregation Council” (our governing board) members to chat, ask questions, or offer ideas for our church to consider.
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1st Sunday of Each Month
10:00 am
(Sanctuary) |
Discovering Hope
This Inquirer’s Class is led by our pastors and key lay leaders and is an introduction to our ministry for those wishing to know more, as well as for current members wanting a ‘tune up’ of our beliefs and practices.
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Sunday Mornings
April 6 - May 4
(Classroom 4) |
Lectionary Study (Bible Class)
Take a more in-depth look at the Scripture readings we’ll use each week in worship.
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Sunday Mornings
(Classroom 28) |
Breakfast Bible Study
Join some faithful Bible readers from 6:30-7:30a as they work through the book of Acts. No previous experience necessary. A light, no cost continental breakfast is served.
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Tuesday Mornings
Ongoing thru May
(Conference Room) |
Loved By God
This video-based Bible study for women, by Liz Curtis Higgs (who brough us “Bad Girls of the Bible”) will meet on Wednesday nights.
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Wednesday Evenings
Weekly
(Sanctuary) |
The Lutheran Course
Based on The Lutheran Handbook this course takes participants through some of the fundamentals of Lutheranism using a DVD and discussion format.
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Wednesday Evenings
April 23 - May 7
(Classroom 1) |
Retirement Income and Healthcare Planning
This adult forum, led by Hope member and financial planner David Little, will address eight problems to avoid in retirement.
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Wednesday Evening (One Session)
May 14
(Room TBA) |
Synod Resolution Review
At our Synod’s annual meeting this year, we’ll discuss and vote on several resolutions that will lift up issues and concerns to the whole Synod. Come get a ‘sneak peek’ at the resolutions and overall agenda at the assembly and discuss what our congregation’s response might be.
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Wednesday Evening (One Session)
April 23
(Classroom 6) |
