Fall Happenings 2024

Fall Happenings

SEPTEMBER - DECEMBER 2024

Abiding Hope Church 6337 South Robb Way Littleton, Colorado 80127 Nature School 5707 S. Simms St. Littleton, CO 80127 303-972-1283 www.abidinghope.org The church office is opened M-F from 9:00am-4:00pm. __________________________________ Regular Weekend Schedule Saturday 5:30pm Worship Sunday 8:15am Worship 9:30am Family Life Sundays 9:30am Pastor Chats 10:30am Worship _______________________________

Communication Items

Email We send out an average of 2 emails per week. The Home Connections email is where you will find the most up-to-date information with registration links.

If you do not receive our emails and would like to, email rebecca@abidinghope.org Find us on Youtube, Facebook, Instagram, and wherever you get your podcast.

App Download the “Church Center” app and find our church on there. You will then be able to view our calendar, register for events, connect with other members, etc.

If you ever have any questions, reach out to rebecca@abidinghope.org The Family Life Center set up for summer worship

Firelight worship at the Nature School

Dear Siblings, The following describes the happenings for Abiding Hope September through December of 2024. We hope you find events and ministries to get involved in. All the events listed are church supported events, however, it is not a comprehensive list of every activity that happens at the church. We have a very active preschool and kindergarten that uses the building throughout the week, we have HOAs and AA groups that meet weekly, we have sports teams that use the gym, etc. Our church and the Nature School building are gathering places that supports our community. We have two incredible locations that support our mission of being the heart, hands, and feet of Jesus in the world. Thank you for being part of this congregation! Only with your support can all these ministry and events happen!

Rebecca Burris Director of Communications Abiding Hope Church

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Youth & Family Ministries At Abiding Hope, we call our youth and family ministries the Family Support Network. The Family Support Network (FSN) serves all our familiestraditional and nontraditional- in growing safe, healthy, and loving homes where faith can thrive. The Network is comprised of all people but focuses on children from birth through 12th grade and their caregivers.

The following pages have the Family Support Network broken up into age specific happenings. If you are interested in receiving FSN reminders for your age group, please use the following info to get connected: Family Life: Family Life is for families with kids ages birth-2nd grade. To sign up for reminders: https://www.remind.com/join/ahfamly CLUB345: CLUB345 is a ministry for 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders and their grownups. To sign up for reminders: https://www.remind.com/join/ahfamly Affirm: Affirm is our confirmation ministry at Abiding Hope. Many of the events coincide with All In happenings, but Affirm has specific requirements that need to be met. Reach out to pastorjay@abidinghope.org for further information.

All in: All In is our student ministry for middle and high schoolers.

Middle school students and their grown ups can follow this link to stay on top of all future events. https://www.remind.com/join/allin-ms High school students and their grown ups can follow this link to stay on top of all future events. https://www.remind.com/join/allin-srhi

Photo from the Family Life Retreat

FAMILY SUPPORT NETWORK FAMILY LIFE

Ministry for families with children ages birth through 2nd grade

Nursery

Details: Saturdays at 5:30 and Sundays from 8 until 11:45 Kids noise is the best noise! But if parents need a break during worship, we have a nursery available for children up to 3 years old.

Children’s Church

Details: Sundays at the 8:15 and 10:30 service following the Children’s message We invite young students to step out during worship to meet for biblical teaching, games, and crafts.

Family Life Sundays

Details: Sundays 9:30-10:15 in the Family Life Center beginning September 8 We meet for fun songs and inspiring teaching created for preschool through elementary school children and their families.

Fall Festival

Details: October 12, 10:30am-1:30pm at the Nature School property We welcome all to a day of games, bouncy houses, food, animals, and fun as we celebrate all things fall. Join us for the fun!

Trunk or Treat

Details: October 27, 2:00pm-4:00pm in the Abiding Hope parking lot Wear your costume and bring a friend as we trick or treat decorated trunks in the AH parking lot. Would you like to decorate a trunk?

Watch for the sign up, as we compete for a basket of prizes.

Advent Festival

Details: December 7, 3:00-5:30pm Kick off the Advent season with the Advent Festival at Abiding Hope.

Come for the preschool pageant, s’mores, Christmas crafts, a Santa Shop with Mrs. Claus, live sheep, and stay for an Advent worship service at 5:30pm.

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FAMILY SUPPORT NETWORK CLUB345

Ministry for families with children in 3rd, 4th, and 4th grade

Family Life Sundays

Details: Sundays 9:30-10:15, Family Life Center CLUB345 would love to have our students shine by coming to FLS to lead music and motions followed by fun.

CLUB345 Gathering

Details: 5:30pm on September 12, October 10, November 7, & December 12

Abiding Hope Serves Details: October 18 & 19

Students and the church comes together to serve through our community. More information to come.

IAM 9th Grade Retreat

Details: September 20-22 at YMCA of the Rockies at Snow Mountain Ranch.

We get away with all our ninth graders to help them learn about who they are as a child of God and integrate into our Senior High Ministry.

It is a powerful weekend of reflection and celebration of God’s call in these students lives.

We work with these students to grow in their identity as children of God. We meet Middle School Retreat for teaching, worship, games, and inspiring teaching. For announcements and information Details: September 27-29 at Sky Ranch Lutheran Camp text @ahclub345 to 81010 Our sixth to eighth graders head to Sky Ranch Camp this fall where we are learning about all the things love is not: jealous, boastful, arrogant, irritable, resentful, or rejoicing in wrongdoing (1 Cor 13:1-7). We explore how our love is founded in Christ and we are called to Ministry for students in middle and high love like Christ in the world. school * See also Fall Festival, Trunk or Treat, & Advent Festival under Family Life for events

ALL IN

All In Launch Sunday for Middle and Senior High

Details: September 8, 11:30-12:30 Join us following 10:30 worship to learn about all things student ministry.

All In Game Days

Senior High Fall Retreat

Details: November 22-24, Rainbow Trail Lutheran Camp At the Rainbow Trail Senior High retreat, Jason and Kelly Davis (who is a daughter of Abiding Hope) are leading our retreat full of teaching, worship, dancing, high ropes, and more.

Meets periodically for fun times with games ___________________________________________________ like full size Clue and Full Size Sorry. Sign up for texts (previous page) to receive information.

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WORSHIP MINISTRY

August Worship

Pastor Chats

Every Sunday from 9:30-10:15 in the Worship Ministry Details: worship center Worship ministry at Abiding Hope consists of all supporting roles for worship including running worship slides, choir, ushering, counting offering, coffee fellowship, etc.

Musicians & Choir

Details: Serve with your talents during weekend worship. Contact Doug Holzapfel at doug@abidinghope.org to get involved.

We have such an incredible space in which to sing and play music now with the worship center upgrades. Get involved by contacting Doug.

Sound, Camera, & Slide Help Details: Help during weekend worship Contact Doug Holzapfel at doug@abidinghope.org to learn more.

It takes a lot of help to run worship with the slides, sound, and camera positions. We need you! Reach out to Doug for more info.

Join us in the Worship Center on Sunday mornings between services for a time of conversation and connection. Each week one of our Abiding Hope pastors will help facilitate a conversation related to a particular theme.

Pastor Chats gives us all an opportunity to grow in relationship and faith by sharing our stories, questions and experiences in a safe and supportive community. Come be part of the conversation!

September 1: Fall Happenings Hear from Rebecca Burris, Abiding Hope’s Director of Communications, about the fall catalogue and all the wonderful things coming up over the next few months at Abiding Hope.

How will you re-connect this fall?

September 8, 15, 22 and 29: Celtic Spirituality and the Ireland Pilgrims Pastor Doug and other Abiding Hope pilgrims will share the story of their recent trip to Ireland. Learn more about Celtic Spirituality, the practice of pilgrimage, and the value of transformational travel.

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WORSHIP MINISTRY October 6: Conversation with the Bishops We will be joined this week by Bishop Elizabeth Eaton, the Presiding Bishop of the ELCA, Bishop Meghan Aelabouni, the newly installed Bishop of the Rocky Mountain Synod and former Abiding Hope Intern turned Bishop, Christopher deForest from the Northeastern Pennsylvania Synod. Come hear from each of these leaders about the future of our church.

Watch your Home Connections email for topics through the end of the year.

Bread Baking Team

Details: Help bake the bread used for communion. Bakers meet every 6 weeks. Email Kay Sheehan at walkerkay850@gmail.com

Counters

Details: Counting happens Monday at 9:00am Contact Robyn Anders-Davis at robyndavis-anders@hotmail.com Our counting team helps count and deposit the weekend’s offering.

Ushers & Acolytes

Details: Help during weekend worship Contact Cathi at cathi@abidinghope.org if you are interested in serving in worship.

Funeral Reception Ministry

Details: Immediately following funerals at Abiding Hope in the kitchen and gym Contact: Daidre Hunter- skor4@comcast.net If you have ever had to plan a funeral, you know the stress, exhaustion, expense, and emotional drain that families experience leading up to the service. The Abiding Hope funeral reception team ministers to grieving families and helps relieve some of their burden by providing a free reception at Abiding Hope following funerals. This team shops for, sets up, serves, and cleans up the reception meal following the funeral. New servants are welcome, appreciated and needed!

Coffee Fellowship Crew

Details: Help during weekend worship Contact Cathi at cathi@abidinghope.org

Details: Before worship on Sunday morning Contact: Carole DeHerrera at cdsnogirl1966@gmail.com

Ushers are the wonderful servants who assist in worship by performing duties such as passing the plate at offering time. Acolytes are the pastor assistants who participate by processing in, lighting candles, etc.

Servants prepare and set out the coffee that welcomes our community each Sunday morning. Some people would say it is the most important job at the church!

Greeters

Details: Help during weekend worship Contact Marilyn VeNard at mauijm@q.com Greeters are the cheery folks that welcome people to church for worship.

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Communion Assistants, Altar Guild, and Readers

ADULT MINISTRY

Group serving at The Action Center

Adult Ministry

Adult ministry at Abiding Hope comprises many options for doing life together.

Some are women or men specific, some are focused on lifestyle or skill set. Take a look and get invloved!

Small Groups

the community. We have groups for women, couples, mixed groups, young adults, seniors and more! If you would like to join a small group or learn more about this ministry, you can fill out a yellow card located in the pew pockets in the worship center or contact Pastor Julie at pastorjulie@abidinghope.org

Women’s Weekend

Details: Friday September 12, 6PM -9PM at Abiding Hope Saturday September 13, 9AM -5 PM Evergreen Lutheran Church Contact: Pastor Julie McNitt Small groups are fixed groups of approximately pastorjulie@abidinghope.org 8-12 people who gather regularly for the purpose of spiritual growth, mutual support, Our Lady of Rhinestones: Lessons on life, and fellowship. Small groups gather in homes, laughter, and love from Dolly Parton. at church, or in other public settings. They often share a meal, have conversation about Join other women from Abiding Hope and life events, discuss issues, or questions related Evergreen Lutheran Church for a unique to faith, and pray for one another. Small Women’s Weekend. Enjoy a retreat- like groups may also choose to take on a service experience but sleep in the comfort of your project together or participate in an activity in own home!

Details: Meeting times and locations vary Contact: Pastor Julie McNitt at pastorjulie@abidinghope.org

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ADULT MINISTRY We will gather on Friday evening at Abiding Hope where we will get to know one another, explore our theme and play some light-hearted games. We will depart for home by 9:00 PM so everyone can get a good night’s sleep in their own beds.

Receivers on a regular and ongoing basis.

Register here: https://abidinghope. churchcenter.com/registrations/ events/2449771 or go to the church app and click on “sign ups.”

Registration deadline is Friday, September 6.

Contact Pastor Julie if you are interested in training to become a Care Minister, or if you could benefit from the support of a Care Minister.

Care Ministers are trained, lay leaders in our community who walk with others through difficult moments in life. This may include illness, aging, parenting or relationship challenges, loss of a loved one, addiction, On Saturday morning we will reconvene at end of life and more. Care Ministers provide Evergreen Lutheran Church (5980 Highway 73 companionship and spiritual support to an in Evergreen) to continue our retreat. There will individual Care Receiver. The relationship be time for learning, reflection, discussion, fun is strictly confidential and only the Care and Dolly’s most popular tunes. A catered lunch Minister, Care Receiver and Pastoral Care will be provided. We will end early Saturday Team are aware of the partnership. While evening with enough time to get home to Care Ministers are not trained therapists or our families for dinner (or to go out with new personal assistants, they can provide a listening friends). ear and be a compassionate conversation partner during tough times. Care Ministers The cost for the weekend is $30 and includes are equipped to pray with others, share snacks throughout the weekend, lunch on communion with their Care Receivers and Saturday, and supplies. direct them to specific resources if necessary.

Graceways

Details: Thursdays at 10:00am in room 102 Contact: Myrna Logan mloganent@aol.com Graceways is co-led by Myrna Logan, Penny Moulton, Mandy Dawson and Ginny Froehlich.

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Soul Shop

October 11 from 6-8pm for teens, young adults, parents, and student ministry leaders October 12 from 8:30am-2pm

On October 11 from 6-8pm, we invite teens, young adults, parents, and student Graceways gathers weekly for conversation, ministry leaders to Soul Shop for Youth. This study, and fellowship. This group explores a community-oriented program explores how variety of spiritually inspired topics, which may we think and talk about suicide. This training include a bible or book study, a presentation includes an introduction to the CALL model for by a speaker, or sharing personal stories within keeping a person with thoughts of suicide safe. the group. The group is primarily attended by This workshop engages the question of how women, but all are welcome. to cultivate a soul-safe culture within youth ministry. Registration for this event is $25 a person or $40 a family and includes printed Care Ministry materials, program costs, childcare for 5 and Details: Care Ministers meet for continuing under, and printed materials. education and training on the third Thursday On October 12 from 8:30- 2pm we are hosting of each month from 6:30 -8:00 PM in room Soul Shop™ for Leaders. This gathering is for 102. Care Ministers meet with individual Care ministry professionals to learn more deeply

about identifying and supporting people Christ underlies all that we do in life. impacted by suicide. Soul Shop for Leaders * Explores prayer practices to deepen our is a one-day workshop designed for clergy, relationship with God and illuminate the mighty staff, lay pastors, and faith-based clinicians to works that God has done. develop soul-safe communities by equipping * Seeks to find where God is leading us and members to address suicide as a regular transform us so we can transform others for the aspect of their life and work. $50 registration kingdom of God. cost covers a full manual of printed materials, * Connects with each other on a deeper level lunch, and program costs. Scholarships are through learning about different spiritual and available upon request. Contact prayer practices. pastorjay@abidinghope.org for a 50% off code.

The group is reflective, relational, and open to new experiences. ALL are welcome to Action Center participate in Spiritual Companions.

Details: Watch the Home Connections email We would love to have you join us! for details Contact: Pastor Julie McNitt Each month servants from Abiding Hope visit the Action Center to help with special projects or assist with regular grocery distribution.

Participants fill grocery bags with produce and breads, stock shelves, help clients shop, and load cars at the food bank or help sort and distribute clothing. Watch the Home Connections email for opportunities to sign up. Spanish speaking volunteers are especially needed for the grocery distribution.

Spiritual Companions

Details: The 3rd Saturday of the month (September-May) Contact person: Sue White at suew@sent.com The Spiritual Companions group meets once a month to learn about and explore a new spiritual practice. Past examples have been The Examen, Forgiveness, Mindfulness, Music and Prayer, Visio Divina, and Labyrinth walking. Participants are encouraged to adopt what resonates with them as they seek to deepen their relationship with God and become a blessing to others.

The Abiding Hope Spiritual Companion Group is a group of individuals that: * Embraces the belief that contemplation in

Crucial Conversations

Detail: Wednesday Oct 16, 23, 30 and Nov 6 6:30 -8:00 PM in the Family Life Center Contact: Karen Carpenter at kj_carp@yahoo.com The crucial conversations group hosts challenging and inspirational conversation series about important and timely issues. As we approach election season, the team will tackle the issues of dialogue and division. Together we will explore how we have become so polarized as a nation, what it means to disagree respectfully, and how to maintain meaningful relationships despite differences of opinion.

October 16: Join us for a screening of the documentary “Undivide Us” and for table conversations that follow.

October 23: Learn about transforming conflict and creating dialogue from the Executive Director of the “Conflict Center”.

October 30: A representative from the organization “Braver Angels” will teach skills for bridging the divide and depolarizing within.

November 6: Pastor Doug will help us wrap up the series with conversation about reconciliation following conflict.

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ADULT MINISTRY

Prayer Shawl Ministry

Dad Bods

The Abiding Hope Prayer Shawl Ministry group meets monthly for fellowship and sharing creations. This ministry helps create knitted or crocheted shawls that bring comfort, warmth, and support to those experiencing hard times. The group will meet in room #103 at 11:45-1:00 on the first Thursday of the month beginning September 5. Bring any completed shawls you would like to donate for the comfort of others or come for the fellowship and encouraging support. Contact Kay Sheehan with questions at walkerkay850@ gmail.com

Saturday Night Supper Club

If you or a loved one would like to receive a prayer shawl please contact Pastor Julie at pastorjulie@abidinghope.org

Details: First Tuesday of each month unless otherwise indicated (September -May) Contact: Jean Orellana at Jeano1973@gmail.com and Judy Scherschligt at jsfriends23@gmail.com

Details: First Thursday of the Month Room #103 (The Patio Room) from 11:45 AM 1:00 PM. Contact: Kay Sheehan at walkerkay850@gmail. com

Men’s Ministry

Details: Times and locations vary Contact: Pastor Julie McNitt at pastorjulie@ abidinghope.org There are numerous ways to participate in Men’s Ministry Groups at Abiding Hope.

Men’s Small groups or specific work projects are just a few options. Watch for upcoming information about a Men’s Ministry Summit.

Wednesday Morning Men’s Bible Study Details: A group of men meet at 7:00am on Wednesday mornings in room 103 for fellowship and biblical study. Contact Doug Coventry at douglascoventry@aol.com for more information.

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Details: The Dad Bods workout group meets every Tuesday and Thursday at 5:30am at the church for moderate workouts. Reach out to pastorjay@abidinghope.org for more information.

Details: Immediately following 5:30pm worship on Saturday evenings at local restaurants.

Contact: Carole DeHerrera – cdsnogirl1966@ gmail.com Saturday night Supper Club is an informal gathering of seniors who attend the 5:30pm worship on Saturday nights. The group then meets for dinner and conversation at a local restaurant selected ahead of time.

Lunch Bunch Fellowship

The “Out to Lunch Bunch” consists of adults of mixed ages, including couples and singles, who gather once a month at a local restaurant for food and fellowship. All adults are welcome.

Contact Jean Orellano to receive emails about upcoming lunch bunch gatherings.

Mission Leadership and Support Team (MLST)

MLST is our church council. MLST servants help make decisions, guide staff, and work with leaders to ensure Abiding Hope is living into its mission and vision. MLST leaders are voted on each congregational meeting in December.

Work Day at the church

Details: September 21 & October 19 Contact: Daryl Lindeman for questions at daryllindeman@comcast.net

Arrive and leave any time between 7am and 11am. Tools and supplies will be provided just show up with gloves & sun protection and look for Daryl for directions (he will probably be wearing a straw hat).

Women’s Book Club

Details: Thursday evenings approximately every six weeks in room 103 (formally the Patio Room) Contact: Pam Nesselhuf savvypjn@comcast. net The Abiding Hope Women’s book club has been meeting to read and discuss books for the past 23 years! They select books that address some moral, ethical, or current/ past social issue. All women are welcome to attend for one book or the entire series. Book selections for the upcoming fall include:

movements done in and around a chair intended to make daily activities easier. We focus on range of motion, strength building, and balance.REFIT is a dance fitness format for EVERYBODY and EVERY BODY. REV+FLOW is low impact, high intensity. We use our bodies, light weights and mat work activities set to music. This class is made to challenge us and make daily activities easier.These classes meet downstairs in Room 102. Please enter through the handicap accessible door from the south parking lot.

First time? Email Kirsten at denvertaylor13@gmail.com to ask questions or check for cancellations.

Thursday, September 19 The Eye of the Needle

By Ken Follett Thursday, November 7 Midnight Library

By Matt Haig Thursday, December 19 Giver of Stars

By JoJo Moyes

Functional Fitness

Wednesdays 9:30-10:30: Function Fitness Thursdays at 5:30pm: REV+FLOW Saturdays at 8am: REFIT Saturdays at 9am: REV+FLOW Join us for FREE fitness classes each week by certified fitness instructor, Kirsten Taylor. All classes are for ALL fitness levels, ages, and body types. Come enjoy positive energy and reflections, fellowship, and fitness in a safe and supported environment. Functional 13

TRANSFORMATIONAL TRAVEL

Transformational Travel to Ireland

Each year, Abiding Hope offers Transformational Travel opportunities to explore various spiritual topics and to learn more about being children of God.

Pine Ridge, South Dakota

From November 3-6, a group of young adults at Abiding Hope will be on an immersion trip to Pine Ridge, SD with the Pine Ridge Reconciliation Center. They will hear from presenters who will share their experiences, hopes, and views of life on the reservation. There will be opportunities to visit sites such as Wounded Knee and discuss how the Wounded Knee Massacre of 1890, generational trauma, and historical events are part of daily life on Pine Ridge. They will also be purchasing art to bring back to host an art show the weekend of November 16 & 17.

Transformational Travel on the Civil Rights Trail Details: January 12-17 Contact: Pastor Julie McNitt

Join us January 12-17 for a transformational travel experience exploring Civil Rights history in Alabama. Travelers will visit Montgomery, Birmingham, and Selma to walk in the footsteps of those who helped shape the fight for justice and equal rights. We will visit key landmarks and historical sites, including Martin Luther King Jr.’s Dexter Street parsonage, the Edmund Pettus Bridge, and the 16th Street Baptist Church. The group will explore expertly curated museums including the Rosa Parks, Freedom Riders, and Legacy Museums and spend time each day in conversation and reflection.

Don’t miss this chance to deepen your understanding of the Civil Rights Movement, grow in relationships with fellow travelers and be transformed by the courage and faith of Civil Rights leaders. This trip is a cooperative effort of congregations in the Rocky Mountain Synod and will include participants from Abiding Hope in Littleton, Atonement Lutheran Church in Boulder and St. John’s Lutheran Church in Thornton. This trip is limited to 25 participants. Travelers will be encouraged to participate in pre-travel discussions and learning opportunities with the group.

Contant Pastor Julie at pastorjulie@abidinghope.org for more information or watch for our upcoming information meeting.

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SEPTEMBER highlights 2

Church office closed for Labor Day

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Launch Weekend for Family Ministries Children’s Church resumes, Family Life returns to the Family Life Center at 9:30am and the All In student and parent meeting is at 11:30am

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Women’s Retreat

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I AM Retreat

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Middle School Retreat

Join other women from Abiding Hope and Evergreen Lutheran Church for a unique Women’s Weekend on Our Lady of Rhinestones: Lesson on life, laughter, and love from Dolly Parton.

Pastor Jay, guides, and ninth graders head to the mountains to help them learn about who they are as a child of God and integrate into our Senior High Ministry.

Pastor Jay, guides, and ninth graders head to the mountains to help them learn about who they are as a child of God and integrate into our Senior High Ministry.

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OCTOBER highlights Bishop Sunday The presiding bishop of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of America (ELCA) Elizabeth Eaton will be visiting Abiding Hope and will be preaching.

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Soul Shop

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Crucial Conversations Begins

We have two opportunities for students, parents, and leaders to gather together and learn how to best create soul-safe communities to address suicide as a regular aspect of life and work.

As we approach election season, the team will tackle the issues of dialogue and division. Join the conversation.

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Abiding Hope Serves

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Ignite Begins

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Affirmation- 5:30 worship

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Reformation Weekend

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Trunk or Treat

Join others from our church to serve at various nonprofit organizations throughout our community. Watch for the sign-up in the Home Connections email.

Our annual appeal begins this weekend. We ask that your prayerfully consider how you can support Abiding Hope in the next year. Commitment weekend is November 16 & 17.

This is our confirmation service for students who are affirming their faith.

Come support our youth!

We celebrate the Reformation at all 3 worship services this weekend. Please feel free to wear red in celebration.

Come trick or treating to decorated trunks in the AH parking lot from 2-4pm.

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All Saints Weekend We will be asking for names of your loved ones who have passed away in the last year. Watch the Home Connections email for instructions. Please feel free to wear white to worship in celebration.

Discover Abiding Hope Interested in learning more about Abiding Hope and becoming a member?

Discover Abiding Hope is the class to learn more. Watch the Home Connections email for more information.

Commitment Weekend We ask that you prayerfully consider what you want to give to Abiding Hope in 2024. This helps us plan for ministry development, facility maintenance, staff compensation, and many other funds it takes to keep our mission and vision alive. Intent cards and further instructions will be provided.

Senior High Retreat Pastor Jay heads to Rainbow Trail with our senior high youth for a retreat full of teaching, worship, dancing, high ropes, and more.

Church Office Closed for Thanksgiving

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DECEMBER highlights 4

Midweek Advent Worship Begins

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Advent Festival

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Annual Gathering

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December 4, 11, & 18 we will gather on Wednesdays for a special Advent celebration. More information to come.

Come for the preschool pageant, s’mores, Christmas crafts, a Santa Shop with Mrs. Claus, live sheep, and stay for an Advent worship service at 5:30pm.

Immediately following the 10:30 worship, we will gather as a congregation to approve the Annual Report, elect new MLST members, and share important church information.

Christmas Eve Worship Join us for Christmas Eve worship at 1:00, 3:00, 5:00, & 7:00pm.

Church office closed for Christmas

JAN. 1 Church office closed for New Years Day

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Servant Tour in New Orleans

IMPORTANT FUTURE DATES Lent Begins Wednesday, March 5, 2025 Palm Sunday April 12 & 13, 2025 Easter Saturday April 19, 2025 Easter Sunday April 20, 2025

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