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
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
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
Firelight worship at the Nature School
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.
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
We work with these students to grow in their identity as children of God. We meet for teaching, worship, games, and inspiring teaching. For announcements and information text @ahclub345 to 81010
* See also Fall Festival, Trunk or Treat, & Advent Festival under Family Life for events
ALL IN
Ministry for students in middle and high school
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
Meets periodically for fun times with games like full size Clue and Full Size Sorry. Sign up for texts (previous page) to receive information.
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.
Middle School Retreat
Details: September 27-29 at Sky Ranch Lutheran Camp
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 love like Christ in the world.
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.
For any questions about the Family Support Network, please reach out to Pastor Jay at pastorjay@abidinghope.org
WORSHIP MINISTRY
Worship Ministry
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.
Pastor Chats
Details: Every Sunday from 9:30-10:15 in the worship center
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.
August Worship
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
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.
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.
Communion Assistants, Altar Guild, and Readers
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: Before worship on Sunday morning
Contact: Carole DeHerrera at cdsnogirl1966@gmail.com
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!
ADULT MINISTRY
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
Details: Meeting times and locations vary
Contact: Pastor Julie McNitt at pastorjulie@abidinghope.org
Small groups are fixed groups of approximately 8-12 people who gather regularly for the purpose of spiritual growth, mutual support, and fellowship. Small groups gather in homes, at church, or in other public settings. They often share a meal, have conversation about life events, discuss issues, or questions related to faith, and pray for one another. Small groups may also choose to take on a service project together or participate in an activity in
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 pastorjulie@abidinghope.org
Our Lady of Rhinestones: Lessons on life, laughter, and love from Dolly Parton.
Join other women from Abiding Hope and Evergreen Lutheran Church for a unique Women’s Weekend. Enjoy a retreat- like experience but sleep in the comfort of your own home!
Group serving at The Action Center
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.
On Saturday morning we will reconvene at Evergreen Lutheran Church (5980 Highway 73 in Evergreen) to continue our retreat. There will be time for learning, reflection, discussion, fun and Dolly’s most popular tunes. A catered lunch will be provided. We will end early Saturday evening with enough time to get home to our families for dinner (or to go out with new friends).
The cost for the weekend is $30 and includes snacks throughout the weekend, lunch on Saturday, and supplies.
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.
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.
Graceways gathers weekly for conversation, study, and fellowship. This group explores a variety of spiritually inspired topics, which may include a bible or book study, a presentation by a speaker, or sharing personal stories within the group. The group is primarily attended by women, but all are welcome.
Care Ministry
Details: Care Ministers meet for continuing education and training on the third Thursday of each month from 6:30 -8:00 PM in room 102. Care Ministers meet with individual Care
Receivers on a regular and ongoing basis.
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, end of life and more. Care Ministers provide companionship and spiritual support to an individual Care Receiver. The relationship is strictly confidential and only the Care Minister, Care Receiver and Pastoral Care Team are aware of the partnership. While Care Ministers are not trained therapists or personal assistants, they can provide a listening ear and be a compassionate conversation partner during tough times. Care Ministers are equipped to pray with others, share communion with their Care Receivers and direct them to specific resources if necessary.
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.
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 ministry leaders to Soul Shop for Youth. This community-oriented program explores how we think and talk about suicide. This training includes an introduction to the CALL model for keeping a person with thoughts of suicide safe. This workshop engages the question of how to cultivate a soul-safe culture within youth ministry. Registration for this event is $25 a person or $40 a family and includes printed materials, program costs, childcare for 5 and under, and printed materials.
On October 12 from 8:30- 2pm we are hosting Soul Shop™ for Leaders. This gathering is for ministry professionals to learn more deeply
about identifying and supporting people impacted by suicide. Soul Shop for Leaders is a one-day workshop designed for clergy, staff, lay pastors, and faith-based clinicians to develop soul-safe communities by equipping members to address suicide as a regular aspect of their life and work. $50 registration cost covers a full manual of printed materials, lunch, and program costs. Scholarships are available upon request. Contact pastorjay@abidinghope.org for a 50% off code.
Action Center
Details: Watch the Home Connections email 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
Christ underlies all that we do in life.
* Explores prayer practices to deepen our relationship with God and illuminate the mighty works that God has done.
* Seeks to find where God is leading us and transform us so we can transform others for the kingdom of God.
* Connects with each other on a deeper level through learning about different spiritual and prayer practices.
The group is reflective, relational, and open to new experiences. ALL are welcome to participate in Spiritual Companions. We would love to have you join us!
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.
ADULT MINISTRY
Prayer Shawl Ministry
Details: First Thursday of the Month Room #103 (The Patio Room) from 11:45 AM1:00 PM.
Contact: Kay Sheehan at walkerkay850@gmail. com
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
If you or a loved one would like to receive a prayer shawl please contact Pastor Julie at pastorjulie@abidinghope.org
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.
Dad Bods
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.
Saturday Night Supper Club
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
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
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 providedjust 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:
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
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.
TRANSFORMATIONAL TRAVEL
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.
Transformational Travel to Ireland
SEPTEMBER
2 Church office closed for Labor Day
8 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
1314 Women’s 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.
2022 I AM Retreat
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.
2729 Middle School Retreat
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.
OCTOBER
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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Crucial Conversations Begins
As we approach election season, the team will tackle the issues of dialogue and division. Join the conversation.
Abiding Hope Serves
Join others from our church to serve at various nonprofit organizations throughout our community. Watch for the sign-up in the Home Connections email.
Ignite Begins
Come trick or treating to decorated trunks in the AH parking lot from 2-4pm. 16
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!
Reformation Weekend
We celebrate the Reformation at all 3 worship services this weekend. Please feel free to wear red in celebration.
Trunk or Treat
NOVEMBER
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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. 10
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. 2224
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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. 2829 Church Office
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DECEMBER
Midweek Advent Worship Begins
December 4, 11, & 18 we will gather on Wednesdays for a special Advent celebration. More information to come.
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Advent Festival
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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Annual Gathering
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. 2526
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Church office closed for Christmas
Church office closed for New Years Day
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
Servant Tour in New Orleans