Christmas Worship: Dec. 20

December 18, 2020

Dear Friends,
Please join us as we celebrate and remember the birth of our Lord Jesus Christ on Sunday, December 20 at 10am. Our celebration will be combined with observing the fourth Sunday of Advent.

We no longer have a celebration on Christmas Eve because of the challenge of driving at night for many of our members.

Please join us!

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Covid-19 Update & Worship Information

June 14, 2020

We have resumed worshipping in our building. We practice social distancing and other safety measures. We invite you to wear a mask and enter through the front door (closest to the street).

However, for those who are not able to attend or are not comfortable, we will continue to send out a recording of worship and message to our auto-email list. If you are not currently on our auto-email list, you can sign-up on the front page of our website.

The Timothy Project Bible Study continues to meet via Zoom through June. Then we will take a break for the summer. We will resume our study again in September via Zoom. Please text Pastor Wendy (214-477-0429) to be added to email Zoom notifications.

For the time being, all other studies, prayer opportunities (listed on the website) and activities of our church gathering that meet in our church building will be suspended or meet via Zoom until further notice. Contact us with any questions or if you would like to participate in any opportunities via Zoom.

Please check back for further updates in this post.

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Men’s Group

June 13, 2020

Hope has a weekly men’s group! Ask for more information on Sunday morning on day, time and meeting place OR call the church office!

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We are NALC & LCMC: National News

December 15, 2019

Hope Lutheran Church is proud to be a part of two faithful church bodies which uphold the teachings of the Holy Scriptures: the North American Lutheran Church (NALC) and Lutheran Congregations in Mission for Christ (LCMC).

To download the latest edition of the NALC News (published monthly), or to signup for email notifications of the monthly NALC News, click here. You will be taken to the website of the North American Lutheran Church.

To download the latest edition of the LCMC News (published quarterly), click here. You will be taken to the website of Lutheran Congregations in Mission for Christ.

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Prayer Web, Faith Web & Outcome Based Youth Ministry

October 19, 2018

Hope Lutheran is dedicated to birthing and growing lifelong faith in the youth, children and grandchildren of our congregation. We advocate and train our congregation to engage in building prayer webs, faith webs and pursuing outcome based youth ministry.

We currently have a group of dedicated prayer warriors who pray almost daily for all the children and youth who have been either baptized or confirmed in our congregation.

Also, if you would like to know more about faith webbing and outcome based youth ministry, here are some helpful links:

Here is the â€śfaith webbing” website (https://www.faithwebbing.com/) and some very short but valuable and powerful introductory videos that you can watch:

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Our Church: “Not for Ourselves”

August 3, 2018

Hope Lutheran Church desires to live under the rule and reign of our Lord Jesus Christ, seeking His kingdom in all of life. In other words, we aim to be a “church not for ourselves” which is in contrast to maintaining and growing an organization or meeting members’ needs as a primary focus. Click here to learn more about a church that seeks God’s kingdom!

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Prayer Opportunities!

August 1, 2018

Jesus said: “I am the true vine. You are the branches. Abide in me and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit unless it abides in the vine, neither can you unless you abide in me.” John 15:1, 4-5;
 
We want to be a church (gathering of believers who trust Jesus in all) that is well known for its powerful prayer. In history, significant seasons of prayer accompanied by a significant return to being almost daily in the Word of God, the Holy Scriptures and repentance oftentimes precede growth or renewal. Prayer is evidence of faith and trust in Jesus. If Christianity is having an alive relationship with Jesus, then prayer is the conversation.
 
 
We are grateful to all those who participate in our Hope prayer chain (led by Kathy L. now for several years), “praying” earnestly to our living God, Father Son and Holy Spirit on behalf of others. Sign up on the Hope website (www.hopelutheran.net) if you are not a part of the Hope prayer chain.
 
 
Here are some other prayer opportunities. All are welcome to any of these opportunities:
 
 
Friday evenings, 10 to midnight at Hope, weekly: A group of about ten people from several churches gather for prayer as led by Jesus and the Holy Spirit.
 
 
Tuesday mornings, 8 am, Cedar Hill Transformation Prayer network: We pray for businesses, schools, churches and civic entities (police, fire, government, economic development leadership) in Cedar Hill. Pastor Edsel sends out a weekly text on location. Anyone is welcome.
 
 
First Thursday, 7:30AM, every other month, Cedar Hill Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast (February, April, June, August, October, December), Cedar Hill Recreation Center: Under Mayor Rob Franke’s leadership, various people lead in prayer for the Cedar Hill community.

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Wednesday Lenten Worship: beginning Ash Wednesday, Feb. 26, 7pm

July 31, 2018

Our observance of the Lenten season begins on Ash Wednesday, Feb. 26 with an evening service at 7PM. We will have Holy Communion and the imposition of ashes as a part of the service. ALL are welcome!

A dinner will be served on Ash Wednesday at 6 PM. We will not have meals on the other Wednesdays during the Lenten season. The Word of God will be our bread.

Wednesday services will continue at 1 PM leading up to Holy Week, beginning on Palm Sunday, April 5.

Our theme throughout the Lenten season will be the prayers of Jesus. Christ Jesus our Lord, teach us to pray!

Easter Resurrection Celebration Service will be on April 12.

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LCMC 3 Days of Prayer: January 1-3

July 31, 2018

Every year, Lutheran Congregations in Mission for Christ (LCMC) observes three days of prayer as the New Year is beginning! In 2019, the three days of prayer will be held on January 1-3.

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2020 National Gatherings: LCMC & NALC

July 31, 2018

The North American Lutheran Church “Lutheran Week” will be held August 3-7 in Pittsburgh, PA. Click here for more information.

The Lutheran Congregations in Mission for Christ National Gathering will be held on October 4-7 at North Heights Lutheran Church in Arden Hills, MN! Click here for more information.

Further updates will be added as they are available.

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