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Open Council Position

There is one current vacancy for church council.If you are interested in being appointment, please contact Amie Ascheman at amie@rlwlawyers.com/or 320-249-5285.The term of the vacancy is until the annual meeting in January.

The Building and Grounds Committee was established in 2020. The idea behind the group was to 1) have consistent membership to periodically review the church, parsonage and grounds 2) establish long term plans so that the financial burden is spread and 3) organize certain work and projects.   This group has not been active.  We would like to re-establish this committee. Please contact Jason Johnson at (507) 380-7065 or Amie Ascheman at (320) 249-5285 if you are interested in serving on this committee.

Quilting Class

Rita Dovre will be holding a quilting class on July 27th at 1:00 pm at her home.  If interested, please contact Rita at 507-828-1415.

WELCA Summer Retreat

Thursday, August 14th, 8:30-Noon at Bethany in Arco.  ‘Choose Joy’ program by Lenae Bulthuis.  Music with Treava Lundberg.  Potluck salad luncheon (bring a salad or dessert).  Men are welcome also!  No registration fee...free will offering.  Come and enjoy a morning of inspiration, food and fellowship.  Sponsored by WELCA’s of Bethany, Bethany-Elim, and Danebod.

Pastoral Services Now Available

Hope Lutheran is pleased to announce that our Lay Minister, Jennifer Warnock, is now providing pastoral care services to the congregation starting in July. Whether you're in need of a listening ear, spiritual guidance, or simply someone to talk to, support is available through visitations, phone calls, and regular office hours.  Jenn has been accepted to Luther Seminary and will be starting in the Fall of 2025 in seeking her MA in its Christian Ministry program where she is seeking to be ordained in word in sacrament in the ELCA. ’s educational background is in psychology, Christianity, and family counseling, and her professional background social work has focused on caring for people in times of need.Most recently, she has been involved in the intensive lay ministry school at Luther Seminary and has continuing training in that role with Bishop Dee.  

Office Hours: Wednesdays at Hope Lutheran;
Phone Availability: 320-305-4955;
Visitations: As scheduled.  Please feel free to reach out and connect—no concern is too small, and all conversations are held in confidence. Hope Lutheran is here to walk with you in faith, support, and community.  This is a new role and opportunity at Hope Lutheran for its congregational members, so we look forward to continuing conversations about what expansion or changes can be made to better serve our members. council is grateful that Jenn is willing, able, and qualified to provide these pastoral services in this expanded role.

Letter from Council President Amie Ascheman

Monthly Letter from Jenn Warnock, Lay Minister

NEW WAY TO GIVE!

• Text Give to 855-715-2588. First time users will receive a link to set up or log in to your Tithely account.
• Click the link in the text you receive to start creating OR logging into your account.  If you haven’t used Tithely before you will have to provide your email, full name, create a password, enter your bank information and set up a 4-digit pin.
• Enter your donation, choose the fund to donate to.
• In the future, once your account is created or after your first donation by text, you can simply text a dollar amount (Ex: $50) to the number above and your donation will be made!
• If you have any questions, please contact the church secretary.

Congratulations to Our 2025
Scholarship Recipients