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, drainage, additional handicap parking spots, and curbing, among other things. The project will also address the diseased and dying trees; that work will be handled by our talented volunteers. The committee requests approval for funding of the project through a loan for approximately $120,000 to $140,000.  

The Congregational Meeting held on July 16th resulted in members of Hope learned about our Call Committee’s final candidate. After reviewing information prepared by the Call Committee, our congregation voted unanimously to extend the Call to Pastor Matt Cordes!

We will have a Congregational Meeting on July 16th to learn more about our candidate and vote to extend the Call. This meeting will take place following our church service. After reviewing profiles, conducting interviews, and much discussion and discernment, members unanimously agreed to recommend the individual to meet with the Council. The Council was equally impressed with the candidate and unanimously approved the Call Committee’s recommendation. At the Congregational Meeting, members of Hope will learn about our potential future pastor. The Call Committee is eager and excited to share more with you on this day! (Per Synod guidelines, the candidate’s name must remain confidential until the day of our Congregational Meeting.)