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Pastor Matt’s Installation

Pastor Matt's Installation will be held during our church service on Sunday, November 5th. Pastor Craig Pederson, Assistant to the Biship (Minneapolis Area Synod ELCA), will be with us on that day to officially welcome Pastor Matt into his new role at Hope Lutheran Church, Jordan MN. A potluck brunch will be held after the service to celebrate! Click HERE for the link to the potluck sign-up.

Two New Opportunities to Connect

We have two new ways in which you can connect with others ~ Bunco and a new group, as yet un-named. ~ Bunco started October 22 and meeets again November 19, following the Chili Cook Off. Bunco will meet once a month. $5 ante, winner gives jackpot to charity of their choice. Bring a snack to share and your own beverage. ~ New Group ~ will meet for the first time November 17 from 1:30-3:30 pm to play games. Cribbage, Thirty One, Crazy Eights, Mexican Train, etc. All ideas are welcome! This group will continue to meet on the 1st and 3rd Fridays of each month.

Community Thanksgiving Service

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Artists and Crafters of Hope Lutheran!

Calling Artists and Crafters of Hope Lutheran Church, Jordan MN~ We are seeking donations of handmade crafts and artwork to sell at a table during our Craft & Vendor Fair on Nov 4th, 9 am-3 pm. Donations of art and craft items such as knitted, crocheted, cross stitched and quilted works, metalwork, handmade jewelry, sewn or embroidered items, and watercolor. All proceeds from the sale of these items will go to Hope’s youth programs. Donations may be dropped off at the Hope office during regular office hours

Hope’s Annual Craft and Vendor Fair

Calling Artists and Crafters of Hope Lutheran Church, Jordan MN~ We are seeking donations of handmade crafts and artwork to sell at a table during our Craft & Vendor Fair on Nov 4th, 9 am-3 pm. Donations of art and craft items such as knitted, crocheted, cross stitched and quilted works, metalwork, handmade jewelry, sewn or embroidered items, and watercolor. All proceeds from the sale of these items will go to Hope’s youth programs. Donations may be dropped off at the Hope office during regular office hours

Operation Christmas Child ~ Donations Requested

OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD : DONATIONS REQUESTED Our 16th annual Operation Christmas Child shoebox packing event is coming up! The H2H & KOK kids will be packing shoe boxes in early November. We are looking for the following donations to help pack in the boxes. There will be a drop bin in the Narthex. Small toys (playing cards, dice, cars, dolls, slinky, jacks, balls, etc.) Pens and pencils Small legal pads Bars of soap Washcloths No time to shop but still want to help?! Cash donations are always welcome! If you would prefer to volunteer your time, we will be requesting volunteers to help on November 12th. Reach out ...

October 27 Movie Night

Monster's Inc. ~ Rated G October 27, 2023 6:30 p.m. Social 7:00 p.m. Movie Begins Bring a favorite chair or blanket! (Hope will also have chairs available to you) Concessions will be available for purchase (including Pekarna's hot dogs). Located in Hope’s Activity Room.

Congregational Meetings

The Congregational Meeting held on July 9th resulted in the approval of the funding request for our parking lot! Funding Approval Request The Parking Lot Committee is currently getting bids to fix our parking lot; we do not know the exact scope or price at this time, but time is of the essence.  The committee hopes to complete this project by late fall.  That way we can benefit from lower prices for the project since costs will be going up next year.  We can also benefit from improved snow removal with some of the suggested curbing changes.  This project is anticipated to include the replacement of all blacktop, accessibility issues, draina...

August School Supply Drive

School Supply Drive in August! We are currently collecting school supplies for students in the Jordan School District. Items most needed include: dry storage snacks (granola bars, popcorn, crackers, etc.), back packs, reusable water bottles, ear buds, pencil pouches, pencils, single subject notebooks, 3-subject notebooks, folders (plastic poly), scissors, TI-30x II Calculators, dry erase markers, deodorant (travel size). Deadline for donations is September 5th. Drop off in the collection bin in the narthex.

Congregational Meetings July 9th & July 16th

July 3, 2023 Dear Members of Hope, What a unique summer! It is very rare to have two Congregational Meetings held on back-to-back Sundays. Per Hope’s Constitution, only one item of business can be discussed at each special meeting.  As a result, we will have two separate meetings. SAVE THE DATES! July 9th - Parking Lot Information and Vote July 16th - Pastoral Call Information and Vote Information regarding July 9th: The Parking Lot Committee is currently getting bids to fix our parking lot; we do not know the exact scope or price at this time, but time is of the essence. The committee hopes to complete this project by late ...