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Hope's Habitat for Humanity Crew
Cass Lake Workday - Monday, October 6
JOIN HOPE’S HABITAT CREW on Monday October 6 for a workday on the Cass Lake houses. There is some final painting to be done, but the main focus for the day will be siding, soffit, and facia. We are very close to having one of the houses completed and ready for their new family. Any and all help is appreciated. If you want to carpool, plan to be at Hope by 8:30 am. We will plan to work from 9-3. Whatever hours you can work will be a great help. Questions? Call Pastor Dave .
Adult Ed discussion, Sundays October 5 & 12
Mental health and suicide are often difficult topics to discuss, especially within faith communities. This session invites open and honest conversation grounded in compassion, care, and Christian hope. Together, we will explore how our words and attitudes can bring life, reduce stigma, and reflect God’s love to those who are struggling.
Learn how to talk about mental health and suicide in a way that is safe, respectful, and life-giving. We'll discuss how certain language can unintentionally cause harm or discourage people from seeking help and how to instead speak hope, resilience, and truth into challenging situations.
Who is this for? This session is open to all ages (middle school to adult) who want to be part of creating a more understanding and life-affirming community.
MEAL MINISTRY: Our freezer in the church kitchen has a supply of frozen homemade meals thanks to Chef Scott Skalisky and the Board of Outreach. If you know of a person or couple who might benefit from an easy meal to pop in the oven, please extend Hope’s hospitality with a homemade frozen meal. Give one to a neighbor undergoing or recovering from medical treatment, or an elderly friend who doesn’t cook much anymore.
Prayer Shawls Available
Is there someone in your life who you would literally like to wrap up in prayer? Giving the gift of a prayer shawl is a wonderful way to do that. Prayer shawls are available at no cost. They have been knit or crocheted with prayer by members of the Hope community. You can request a prayer shawl in the church office.
Update your Picture Directory!
Did you take a new family photo over the holidays? Update your online photo in Hope’s congregational directory. You can email a new picture to the church office, or update it yourself by accessing your online directory account. If you need assistance accessing your account, or if you’d like an updated printed copy of the directory, please contact the church office.
How do you plan to leave a legacy?
The Hope Lutheran Church Endowment Fund was established in 1984 as a permanent fund in which to receive gifts and bequests to the Church. Earnings from the Fund may be used for purposes tied to the mission of Hope Lutheran Church not related to normal operating or capital expenses. Over the past three years, the Endowment Committee has reviewed applications and awarded funds to the Food Box Ministry, to support visiting speakers and a seminary student, to Faith in Action for Cass County’s transportation and home repair programs, to a family in need, to support Youth Ministry projects, and to the Phebe Project. Organizations, individuals and church programs may apply and funds may be awarded at any time during the year. The Endowment Grant application is available in the Church Office.
As a Christian you are the caretaker of unique gifts – your time, your talent, your loved ones, and the financial resources given to you by God. One way to steward these gifts wisely is through contributions to the Endowment Fund, which will strengthen our mission and ministry today and in the years to come. There are several options for contributing.
Give Now: To provide immediate support for Hope Lutheran Church’s ministry and mission through the Endowment, you can make a cash gift at any time. You can make a one-time gift, one that renews each year, or give as a memorial or for a special event like a birthday or anniversary, or as part of year-end tax planning. Send a check to the Hope Lutheran Church with “Endowment” indicated on the memo line.
Give Later: Planned giving is another way to invest in the Endowment Fund. With planned giving, your legacy gift is received upon your death. Planned giving can be done through wills and bequests, life insurance and annuities, stocks, bonds, mutual Funds and real estate. Contact an Endowment Committee Member for information.
Your legacy is welcomed regardless of its amount. Contributions of all sizes continue working for Hope’s mission forever. Gifts or bequests to the Endowment Fund should not be considered in lieu of a member’s annual contributions for the current financial needs of the congregation.
Endowment Gift envelopes are located in the brochure racks at either end of the sanctuary doors. In each envelope is a postcard you can use to tell someone you have made a gift to Endowment in their honor for a birthday, anniversary or other special occasion. Along with your holiday giving, consider a gift to the Endowment Fund today.
NEED A NAME TAG? Everyone is encouraged to wear your name tag during worship… it helps us all become acquainted with those we don’t know. If you don’t have a name tag, contact the church office
WOULD YOU LIKE TO SPONSOR FLOWERS FOR WORSHIP?
We welcome flowers from your own garden, or you can order them through the church office. Sign up for the date of your choice on the bulletin board across from the church office.