5pm - Congregational Meeting to announce vote results
5-7pm - Humble Walk meal and worship for Students
Dear People of Hope,
Alleluia! Christ is Risen!
Christ is Risen Indeed! Alleluia!
Happy Easter to everyone. It was great to see around 60 of you in person this Sunday, and another 15 households on zoom. We shared a potluck breakfast with an abundance of delicious food. We shared a celebratory worship service with special music and real bread for communion. Children enjoyed an egg hunt (pictured above) in the sunshine after worship.
The church had been prepared and decorated, the yard was tidied up. Dozens of you helped make this happen, by reading scripture, practicing music, bringing food, running tech equipment, donating and packing eggs, inviting friends and family to join us. And then staying to clean up afterwards.
Thank you all who supported Holy Week and Easter. This was truly a community event at Hope.
Peace of the Risen Christ, Pastor Julie
Memorial Service for Ellen Pitt Nairn Saturday April 23, 3pm
followed by fellowship
This Saturday we gather with Ellen's husband Randy, son Bruce/Ben, mother Jean, and additional family and friends. Anyone is welcome to join the in-person memorial service at 3pm, or fellowship time afterwards.
If you would like to come early or stay late to help support the family in their time of mourning, reach out to Beth in the office, or simply come to Hope at 2:30 Saturday afternoon. Additionally, the fellowship time includes potluck food, so bring food to share if you are able.
Lauren Johnson has died Tuesday April 19, early morning
Longtime Hope member, Lauren Johnson died this week. Lauren struggled with health challenges for past few years; she experienced a quick decline through Holy Week last week. The Hope community grieves with Lauren's siblings, Kevin and Meredith, also long time church members. We will keep you informed as plans develop for a memorial service at Hope. In the meantime, we pray together:
Into your hands, O merciful Savior, we commend your servant Lauren. Acknowledge, we humbly beseech you, a sheep of your own fold, a lamb of your own flock, a sinner of your own redeeming. Receive her into the arms of your mercy, into the blessed rest of everlasting peace, and into the glorious company of the saints in light. Amen.
Congregational Meeting for Property Vote Sunday April 24 by zoom
1:30pm - Congregational Meeting
3-4:30 - Meeting Recess for Voting Block
5pm - Meeting re-gathers to announce results of vote
After nearly 2 years of prayer, research, and discernment, council senses that Hope is prepared to vote on how to officially move forward with the current property development proposal. You have participated in small groups, large groups, prayers and walk-throughs. There are some details we simply won't be able to know until later in the process, but council feels it is time to take a next-step.
Members have received a letter in the mail with details, the specific langue of the vote, and logistics for zoom/remote voting. Members must be present at the 1:30 meeting to be eligible to vote. Contact any member of council, or Beth in the office with any questions.
Property Development Discernment Process Congregational Meeting and Vote Scheduled - Sunday April 24
Hope continues to pray and discern how to best steward our property for mission and ministry. As we approach the vote, these materials in the google drive continue to be available for anyone to look over. -------
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
Calendar and Links
Wednesday April 20, 7:30pm, Council Property Meeting Preparations zoom link shared with council
Thursday April 21, 3-5:30pm, CARing Kids After School Program in person at Hope
Thursday April 21, 7:30pm, Choir of Hope rehearsal in person at Hope
Friday April 22, evening, Living Water Small Group in person at Hope
Saturday April 23, 11am-1pm, Living Water SDA Worship Service in person at Hope
Saturday April 23, 3pm, memorial service for Ellen Pitt Nairn, followed by fellowship in person at Hope
Sunday April 24, 10:30am, Worship in person and online Same zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/338100220?pwd=dkdBZFhsZmJuWXNEWXNBajk5d1Nudz09
Sunday April 24, 1:30pm, Congregational Meeting to vote on property proposal
3-4:30pm Meeting Recess for Voting
5pm Congregational Meeting to announce vote results on zoom only: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83526910785?pwd=ek14dHQ3MDlvVldSRU9aSDR5WWlUZz09
Meeting ID: 835 2691 0785
Passcode: 112233
Sunday April 24, 5-7pm, Humble Walk Student Meal and Worship at Hope, students only
Wednesday April 27, 7:30pm, Hope Council Meeting zoom link shared with council
Tuesday May 17, noon-3pm, Hope serves lunch at PG Day Center contact Joan A to volunteer
Friday May 20, UMD Graduation Weekend in and around College Park, watch for Humble Walk invitations
Wednesday May 25, 7:30pm, Hope Council Meeting zoom link shared with council
Friday-Saturday June 10-11, Metro DC Synod Assembly Lauren M, Rose W and Pastor Julie attend on behalf of Hope
Saturday-Sunday June 11-12, DC PRIDE Parade and Festival Reconciling Lutherans attend and support, watch for details
