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this month’s Circle Bible Study!

“Praying with the body of the Earth”

Miriam—Monday, Feb 9

Ruth—Wednesday, Feb 11

Lydia—Thursday, Feb 12

Anyone is welcome! Pick the date that works best and join us at 9:30 a.m.

 For many decades, the Women of Hope have hosted receptions following funeral services. Our thanks to the dedicated hands and hearts of those Hope gals who volunteer  to work and provide cakes for the receptions.  We encourage you to please respond when the call for help arises, and lend your hands in a final act for our siblings in Christ. If you have questions on how you can help, talk to Shirley Dowson.

Meri Mengis does a great job of organizing the silent auction and Buy-it-Now tables at our summer fundraiser, and is always looking for handmade items to add to the tables, so we encourage you to consider what you might donate.  Check with Meri if you have questions on what is appropriate.

   Our thanks to Angie O for coordinating our summer event, scheduled for July 21.  Watch for her updates coming up!

 Hope Card Makers meet on Tuesdays at 9:00 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall to make cards as a fundraiser for the Women of Hope.  Anyone is welcome to help!  All materials and instructions provided.  Greeting cards for all occasions are available near the church office for $2 each.  

Do you have a loved one or friend who could use the comfort of a prayer shawl?  Stop by the church office and inquire!

HOPE QUILTERS meet on Thursday mornings.  If you can tie or sew, we have a job for you!

The quilters also need bedsheets to use for backing on quilts. These can be any size, color or fabric (our quilters have magic in their fingers to make them work!!)

The Women of Hope are always looking for new ideas for fund raisers or activities that might be of interest to our ladies here at Hope. If you are a new member here (all women, whether in a circle or not, are members of the Women of the ELCA) and did a project or fund raiser in your former church, talk to Shirley Dowson or Ardyce Pederson, our Co-Chairs. It might be something that we would like to try here.

    ALTAR GUILD prepares communion and the altar area for worship.  If you’d be interested in helping, leave a message in the church office.

2026 Co-Chairs: Ardyce Pederson & Shirley Dowson

Secretary: Denise Waltz

Treasurer: Meri Mengis

Circle Chair Board Members:  Pat Paulsen,  Shirley Dowson, Deb Fischer