New Sunday Morning Schedule Effective February 14

Posted on January 31, 2010

As a result of the Congregational Meeting on Sunday, January 31, beginning on Sunday, February 14, 2010 the Sunday morning schedule of Hope Lutheran Church will change to the following format:

  • 8:00 AM – Early Worship Service
  • 9:00 AM – Sunday School
  • 10:00 AM – Late Worship Service

At the meeting, the congregation voted to accept the proposed lease agreement with Thanksgiving Tabernacle Bible Fellowship. As was discussed during this process, accepting this proposal would necessitate altering our Sunday morning schedule.

If you have any questions, please contact Pastor Joel, Matt Cleaver, or anyone on the Church Council.

We hope to see you Sunday!

2009 Annual Report Now Available

Posted on January 29, 2010

You may download our Annual Report by clicking here.

Association of Lutheran Older Adults

Posted on January 12, 2010

The next event is March 6, 2010. Registration deadline is February 24, 2010. More information can be found at our ALOA page.

Custom Designed Seminar – January 22-23

Posted on December 22, 2009

Friday evening (6–9:30 PM… Beginning with Dinner)
Saturday (9AM-4:30 PM)
Hope Lutheran Church, Cedar Hill, TX

Give yourself a gift! Guidance and wisdom will be presented for understanding one’s unique individuality, recognizing God’s guiding hand, and even grappling with two of life’s more practical, yet significant questions: Who am I? What am I to do? Custom designed and custom called for a custom designed life (that’s you)! High school youth and adults are invited, especially those in transition… high school, college, newly married, restlessness, retirement, or a life-changing event. Fun, energetic, and comfortable, multimedia teaching is combined with time for self-reflection.

The presenters are Wendy Berthelsen and Steve Harr. Together with their spouses, they are co-founders of Call Incorporated (www.callinc.org), a non-profit Christian teaching mission dedicated to helping others discover, discern and “incorporate” God’s unique call into all of life. Wendy is president of Call Inc., and pastor of ministry in daily life at Hope Lutheran, Cedar Hill. Previously she was a biomedical engineer, receiving three US Patents. She and her husband Joel are blessed with four children. Steve is a business attorney and founding partner of Munsch Hardt Kopf & Harr, P.C. He and his wife Kathy are blessed with two sons. Combined, Wendy and Steve have nearly thirty years of experience helping others discover God’s call. To pre-register or for more information about the seminar, email Wendy at pastor.wendy {at} sbcglobal(.)net

Cost: $35 (includes all materials and Friday dinner, Saturday continental breakfast and lunch)

Lease Possibility: Hears Thoughts & Share Information – Jan. 3

Posted on December 21, 2009

January 3rd, during the Sunday School hour, we will sit down around the tables in the Fellowship Hall to hear information and share thoughts and feelings about the possible leasing of our Church.

Rev. Edsel Dureus met with our Congregation on November 15th to share about his church, Thanksgiving Tabernacle. The approximately 50 average attending congregation presently meets at Lake Ridge Elementary School. Cedar Hill has raised their rates by 3x. They are seeking a more affordable situation.

The council was highly impressed with Rev. Dureus’ presentation and poise as he fielded questions. From the responses the council thought we should pursue sensing the pulse of the congregation by completing a lease document that would give specific information about the possible arrangement so members could look it over in detail.

Council then charted a course of information giving and hearing at three sessions. The first, as stated above, is set for January 3rd during the Sunday School hour. The other two will be on two different evenings, the dates and times yet to be set.

The lease document will be made available in a variety of ways, website, email, and hard copy. We ask that those who can take it electronically to do so. It saves on paper.

Feel free to share your thoughts and feelings with council members, including pastor.

Pastor Joel

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