11am-1pm - Living Water SDA Worships in person at Hope
UPDATED: Sunday
10:15am - Zoom Opens for Online Community
10:30am - Sunday Worship only on Zoom
Zoom info
online here: https://zoom.us/j/338100220
or call in: 301 715 8592
(Meeting ID : 338 100 220)
password 214341
Dear People of Hope,
Each year, Bishop Leila Ortiz shares several synod-wide video messages. This Christmas, she came to Hope to record her message. Listen or watch her message above or here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2k9IqPnj7vY
Enjoy the familiar surroundings. As she says, "Jesus is the reason we can endure and engage every season of our life..."
Peace of Christ, Pastor Julie
ps - Hope continues to worship online only through at least Sunday January 2. We thank you for your cooperation and flexibility in these ever-changing times.
Holy Family at Rest
sculpted by Anna Hyatt Huntington, on display at the National Basilica
If you attended our zoom Christmas Eve service, you heard me talk about how resonant this nativity image is for me this year. Mary, Joseph and even the donkey simply look exhausted! This sculpture is on display, year round, at the National Basilica on the campus of Catholic University. The description of the sculpture says, "While this scene does not have a scriptural basis, it is a natural consequence of the "flight"..." I find comfort in remembering we are not the only ones who may simply be tired at Christmas time.
Donate Warm Gloves and Coats for PG Day Center Guests
now through January 1
The PG Plaza Day Center staff are seeking donations for the guests. They need warm gloves, preferably insulated, in generally large sizes. They also need warm coats, new or gently used, in large sizes. You may bring donations to Hope between now and January 1; a volunteer will ensure the donations get to the Day Center.
Gifts of Hope: alternative gift-giving
now through January 5
Joy to the world! Spark joy through generosity. Gifts of Hope, our Synod’s alternative gift-giving program shares 100% of donations to vetted beneficiary organizations who impact our local community and beyond. Give joy to others through more meaningful giving! Over the years, these funds have helped the homeless, the hungry, the young, the elderly, immigrants, refugees, jobseekers, seminary and college students, and those seeking to improve their lives. Visit the Gifts of Hope table at Hope to pick up a catalogue or go to GiftsOfHopeDC.org to learn more. See Lori B for more information.
Afghan Refugee Support
supporting a family of 12 now!
Hope is welcoming and supporting a newly arrived family of 12 people - a married couple and their 10 children, ranging in age from 2-19 years old. Thanks to all of you who have helped the family get beds, sheets and pillows, a fully stocked kitchen, curtains, carseats for safe travel, and radios to let music into the home. The family now also has warm coats and shoes for everyone.
Contact Mary directly if you want to be involved and hear about current needs - mary.e.boyer@gmail.com or 202-509-7991.
You can continue to donate financially and invite others to do so too, You can send a check to Hope with "Refugee Resettlement" in the memo line. Or give online, selecting "Refugee Resettlement Fund" in the drop-down menu: https://hopecp.org/donate.html.
Hope's Council and Steering Committee continue to research, learn and guide Hope's property discernment process. Read updates on the process in a recent newsletter, found here. -------
You can continue to find documents and past zoom meeting here. (listen or ask for the password):
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1eKIHqllVHTMccTVkdvF3Hr1bcfwrfI13?usp=sharing
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You may also ask questions here:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSelxKRBRAHdpWqbPJPq3QbEKp-A_vF8bqBgYjMwA2PbtyhzQw/viewform
Calendar and Links
CANCELED: Wednesday, December 29-January 7, Humble Walk and Hope travel to Puerto Rico we continue to pray for the church in Puerto Rico
Saturday January 1, 11am-1pm, Living Water SDA Worship Service in person at Hope
Sunday January 2, 10:30am, Hope morning worship online only Same zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/338100220?pwd=dkdBZFhsZmJuWXNEWXNBajk5d1Nudz09
Wednesday January 5, 6pm, "Difficult Words of Jesus" book study https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85297926458?pwd=VUJSOGtGa3lTMnh3aisxWDNkU3VZUT09
Sunday January 9, 10:30am, Hope morning worship awaiting details re in-person/online
Wednesday January 12, 6pm, "Difficult Words of Jesus" book study https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85297926458?pwd=VUJSOGtGa3lTMnh3aisxWDNkU3VZUT09
Saturday January 15, 3pm, Memorial service for Ellen Pitt Nairn details forthcoming
Wednesday January 19, 7:30pm, Hope Council Meeting zoom link shared with council
Sunday January 23, 4:30-7:30pm, First Humble Walk Worship Hope likely provides dinner and joins for worship
Sunday January 30, 1:30pm, Congregational Meeting zoom link forthcoming
