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DECEMBER 2014 | VOLUME 14 » NUMBER 12
CHRISTMAS EVE
CANDLELIGHT SERVICES
Join us for Christmas Eve at Hope!
Monday, Dec. 22 – Wednesday, Dec. 24
See pages 2 & 12-15 for campus specific times
and locations.
in this issue
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West Des Moines
Candlelight Services
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Christmas Events
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Advent Project
5Adult
6
Children | Students
7 One Body | Health & Wellness
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Missions | Prayer
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Express Your Faith
9Missions
10 Care | Revive
11 Family News
12 Hope Ankeny
13 Hope Des Moines
14 Hope Johnston-Grimes
15 Hope Waukee
16 Worship Schedule |
Sermons
lutheranchurchofhope.org
More information can be found by visiting lutheranchurchofhope.org/christmas.
CHRISTMAS EVE CANDLELIGHT SERVICES
Hope West Des Moines
Message by Pastor Mike Housholder or Pastor Jeremy Johnson
CHRISTMAS EVE CANDLELIGHT SERVICES
Monday, Dec. 22, 5:00 pm
Tuesday, Dec. 23, 5:00 & 7:00 pm
Wednesday, Dec. 24, 1:00, 3:00, 5:00*, 7:00, 9:00 & 11:00 pm
Childcare is available in the nursery for infants – age 3 at all services,
except Wednesday, Dec. 24 at 9:00 & 11:00 pm.
*ASL interpretation will be offered.
Spanish translation will be offered.
• Special music by John Cheatem
• Live painting by Bill Butler
• Classic Christmas carols, including Silent Night by candlelight
For more details, visit hopewdm.org/christmas.
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HOPE WEST DES MOINES
lutheranchurchofhope.org/christmas
CHRISTMAS 2014
C HRISTMAS WITH W ARTBURG
Friday, Dec. 5 | 7:30 pm
CHRISTMAS 2014
Christmas with Wartburg is a traditional celebration that
provides a fitting opportunity for Wartburg, as a college
of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, to
proclaim the Good News of Christ’s birth in word & song.
Tickets, priced at $18.50, are on sale at
Café Hope or online at navigatehope.org.
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New Years Eve Family Celebration
Wednesday, Dec. 31, 7:00-11:00 pm
Ring in 2015 at Hope with fun for the whole family! A DJ, balloon drop, scavenger hunt, food and
various games and prizes will be offered. No cost – all are invited, so bring your friends!
Vision: To be a Spirited, Growing, Christ-centered community filled with hope
Mission: Reach out to the world around us and share the everlasting love of Jesus Christ
ADVENT 2014 lutheranchurchofhope.org/advent
Advent 2014: The Season of the Child
Now through Wednesday, Dec. 24
We are excited to announce our 2014 Advent Project: The Season of the Child!
We are focusing on “at-risk youth,” partnering with four of our local mission partners – Freedom for Youth,
Joshua Christian Academy, Children & Family Urban Movement, and Wildwood Hills Ranch – with opportunities to pray, serve and give.
We can’t wait to see all of the amazing things God will do this Advent through Hope!
ADVENT 2014
How to Get Involved:
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Pray
Please grab a prayer card during weekend worship
at any of our five campuses as an opportunity to
bless a child through prayer this Advent season.
Each prayer card was filled out by a child from one
of our local mission partners, or by children here
at Hope.
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Come & See
Sign up to “come & see” our local
mission partners in action, and how you
might be able to help! Hope buses will
transport people from Hope’s parking
lot to our local mission partners for
special tours of our mission partners
serving children in our community.
Each tour will last one hour and
will take place in January.
To sign up, visit
lutheranchurchofhope.org/
advent.
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Give
Did you know that on average, it costs just $10
per day to provide programming for one
at-risk child? If you feel called this Advent
season to provide a one-time financial gift to
support expansion of programs for our mission
partners, there are opportunities to give online
at hopewdm.org/give, or through weekend
donation buckets found at each of our campuses.
To learn more about The Season of the Child
and the four mission partners supported
through this Advent Project, please visit
lutheranchurchofhope.org/advent.
HOPE WEST DES MOINES
hopewdm.org/adult_ministry
ADULT
A wide variety of classes and events for adults are available this month. To register, please visit
navigatehope.org.
General Studies
Saturday, Dec. 13, 9:00-11:00 am
We all want to be valued, approved, loved and
known. In Christ, we already are. This Christmas,
author Jennifer Dukes Lee invites you to rediscover
the astonishing love of our Savior who gave up
heaven for a manger to prove his love for us.
In Christ, you have nothing to prove.
You are pre-approved.
Tickets, priced at $12, are on sale now at
Café Hope and navigatehope.org.
Men
Women
Pastor’s Study for Men: Malachi
Tuesdays through Dec. 16,
7:00-8:00 am (will take a break
Dec. 23 & 30)
This study with Pastor Richard gives
you a deep yet practical study of the
Bible. The goal is to help Christians
become confident in their ability to
read, interpret and apply Scripture
to their daily lives. Individuals
and Life Groups are welcome to
become part of the Pastor’s Study
for Men.
Guy Time
Third Monday of the month
(Dec. 15), 7:00-8:30 pm
A time once a month for men
to come together for worship,
encouragement, and to hear
relevant topics to apply to work and
home so that you can be the church
wherever you are.
Twelve Words of Christmas
Tuesdays, Dec. 2, 6:30-8:00 pm
OR Dec. 9, 9:30-11:00 am
From Lou Giglio’s “Passion Talk
Series” comes the greatest story
ever told. Completely unforeseen,
yet long awaited, was the voice of
God breaking through the darkness
and four hundred years of silence
with the cry of a baby. And not just
any baby, the gift of God. God’s
people, having waited generations
for their Creator to reveal Himself,
never would have imagined that
rescue and redemption would
come in the simple, vulnerable
form of a child, a baby born under
the radar and into the chaos-announced by twelve words that
changed history and brought hope
to humanity. That’s the message
of Christmas. God with us, full of
grace and truth. And no one on
earth is too far from His love. No
one beyond His reach. He’s at work
in your life, even in the midst of the
chaos, and promises to bring you
through. Merry Christmas. The
Savior is here. Come and listen.
MOMentum
Second Tuesday of the month
(Dec. 9), 7:00-9:00 pm
Join the celebration as Melissa
Johnson-Matthews speakes on
“Baby Changes Everything.”
Childcare is available from
7:00-8:30 pm for those registered.
Children can be picked up and
brought to fellowship time if
necessary.
50+
Trip to the Playhouse: Mary
Poppins
Saturday, Dec. 27, 12:15-4:00 pm
Based on the books by P.L. Travers
and the classic Walt Disney film,
this is the story of the Banks family
and how their lives change when
the practically perfect nanny, Mary
Poppins, arrives at their home at
17 Cherry Tree Lane. Enjoy a “Jolly
Holiday” with Mary, Jane, Michael,
Bert and the chimney sweeps of
London. Bus leaves Hope West Des
Moines at 12:15 pm for 1:00 pm
show, returning around 4:00 pm.
Cost: $35. Registration deadline is
Dec. 4.
Vision: To be a Spirited, Growing, Christ-centered community filled with hope
Mission: Reach out to the world around us and share the everlasting love of Jesus Christ
ADULT
Pastor’s Study: Apocalypse Now!
Tuesdays through Dec. 16, 6:00-7:30 pm (will take a break Dec. 23 & 30)
The Pastor’s Study is an exciting time of in-depth yet practical study of the Bible.
The goal of the Pastor’s Study is to help Christians become confident in their
ability to read, interpret and apply Scripture to their daily lives. Individuals and
Life Groups are welcome to become part of the Pastor’s Study.
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CHILDREN | STUDENT hopewdm.org/children_student
To register or to get more information, visit hopewdm.org/children_student. Details and registration
are also available at navigatehope.org. See page 7 for opportunities for kids with special needs.
Face 2ecaF
Grades 6-8
CHILDREN | STUDENT
Age 3 – Grade 5
Kingdom Quest (KQ)
Saturdays during the 5:00 pm service and Sundays during the 9:15 & 11:00 am
and 5:00 pm services
Hope’s version of Sunday school features awesome worship, Bible-based
lessons and fun activities. Please note: KQ will take a break Dec. 20/21 &
27/28 for Christmas. Please use this time to worship as a family.
Children’s Christmas Program
Saturday, Dec. 13 at 5:00 pm & Sunday, Dec. 14 at 9:15 & 11:00 am
*See page 3 for details.
Worship on Wednesdays (WOW)
Wednesdays, 6:00-7:15 pm
Hope’s midweek program for kids in grades 1-5 is an awesome evening of
worship and small group time. An optional family dinner is served starting at
4:45 pm each week ($3 suggested donation).
Please note: WOW will take a break Dec. 24 & 31.
Girls 4 God
Saturdays, once a month (Dec. 6), 7:00-9:00 pm
An opportunity for girls in grades 4-5 to receive mentorship from high school
girls. A variety of topics are discussed, including confidence, friendships and
others specific to this age group. December’s theme is “Spa Night.”
Face 2 Face
Saturdays, once a month (Dec. 6), 7:00-9:00 pm
An opportunity for boys in grades 4-5 to receive mentorship from high school
boys. Monthly gatherings are themed with activities, games and topics
specific to this age group. December’s theme is “Curiosity.”
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Save-the-Date
For more information about opportunities for students
in grades 6-8, contact Justin Stoffa at 222-1520 or
justin.stoffa@hopewdm.org.
PowerLife
Wednesdays through the school year
 Grade 6 meets 6:00-7:15 pm
 Grade 7 meets 6:45-8:00 pm
 Grade 8 meets 7:30-9:00 pm
PowerLife is Hope’s ministry for grades 6-8 where
students have the opportunity to confirm their faith
at the end of their eighth-grade year. Learn more at
hopewdm.org/powerlife.
Please note: PowerLife will take a break Dec. 24 & 31.
7th-Grade Boys’ Retreat
Saturday, Dec. 6, 7:30 am – Sunday, Dec. 7, 12:30 pm
Hidden Acres Christian Camp, Dayton, Iowa
Grades 9-12
For more information about opportunities for
students in grades 9-12, call 222-1520 or email
student@hopewdm.org.
Ignition
Sundays through the school year
 Worship Gathering meets 5:00-6:00 pm in The Well
 House Groups meet 6:30-8:00 pm off-site at local homes
Hope’s high school program offers students
opportunities to connect, learn and grow in a deeper
understanding of the Word and what it means to
follow Christ. New students are always welcome!
Learn more at hopewdm.org/ignition.
Please note: Ignition will take a break Dec. 28.
Teens
Registration for the 2015/16 school year at
Hope’s New Horizons Preschool
will begin Saturday, Jan. 17 at 9:00 am online using your myHOPElink
account. Places will be filled in the order they are received.
The $125 non-refundable registration fee will be collected online at that time.
If you have any questions, please contact Jan at
jan.hoyt@hopewdm.org or 422-9122.
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The Journey
Thursdays, 6:30-8:30 pm
The Journey works alongside student ministry to
provide a safe place for teens experienceing
difficult times. Visit hopewdm.org/thejourney to
learn more!
HOPE WEST DES MOINES
hopewdm.org/one_body
ONE BODY
One Body’s mission is to reach out to the community of individuals with special needs
to share the everlasting love of Jesus Christ. The ministry seeks to provide access to
worship, service, fellowship, discipleship and care to individuals with special needs, as
well as families and care providers.
Children & Students
Kingdom Quest (KQ)
Sundays during the 9:15 & 11:00 am services
One Body partners with Children’s Ministry to encourage participation in Kingdom
Quest (KQ). A team member from One Body collaborates with families to choose
appropriate programming for children with special needs. Our goal is to ensure
children can remain independent as well as included in as much programming
as possible. To do this, a team member might “check in” on a child or provide
additional coaching to the group shepherd. In other instances, a volunteer may
be assigned to work specifically with a child either in the small group setting or in
another classroom with alternative programming.
Respite Night
Third Saturday of the month (Jan. 17), 6:00-9:00 pm (will take a break Dec. 20)
An opportunity for parents to enjoy time with other parents of special needs
children, or have a night to themselves, while Hope’s staff and volunteers provide
care for their children. Children will have the opportunity to participate in creative
projects, recreation and other activities.
Ignition Buddies
Sundays through the school year:
 Worship Gathering, 5:00-6:00 pm, The Well
 House Groups meet 6:30-8:00 pm (off-site)
This is Hope’s opportunity for high school
students with different abilities to experience a
large and small group time with peers. Ignition
Buddies is open to any high schooler looking
to connect with the special needs ministry by
participating or serving.
One Body Confirmation
Sundays through April 19, 11:00 am – 12:30 pm
This is Hope’s alternative confirmation experience
for students who are unable to participate in
PowerLife due to special learning needs.
Adults
For more information, email Cindy at cindy.grandquist@hopewdm.org on the below opportunities.
Best Friends Forever
Access Bible Study
First Thursday of the month (Dec. 4), 6:15 pm (will take a break Jan. 1) Thursdays, 6:45-7:30 pm (will take a break Dec. 25 & Jan. 1)
BFF is a program for individuals, with and without special needs,
Access is a small group Bible study for young adults with special
to make connections and form friendships while participating in
needs, providing opportunities for discipleship and fellowship.
service and social activities.
HEALTH & WELLNESS navigatehope.org
Blood Drive
Coming in January!
Donating blood is safe, simple and only takes about an hour.
LifeServe Blood Center needs new, first-time blood donors as
well as established blood donors
to help expand and sustain a
strong blood supply for the
hospital patients in our community.
We invite you to make a difference,
save three lives and donate blood at
our upcoming blood drive.
Visit navigatehope.org for date
and times!
Vision: To be a Spirited, Growing, Christ-centered community filled with hope
Christian Yoga
Fridays, Dec. 5-21, 9:15-10:15 am
Join us for traditional yoga poses done with the
heart’s focus on Jesus Christ. Each gathering is an
invitation to connect our minds, bodies and spirits in
Jesus, nurturing our hearts with the kingdom of God.
Participants of all skill levels are welcome to attend.
Please bring a yoga mat and towel. If you have any
pre-existing conditions that may impact your ability
to participate in the class, please consult a doctor.
Mission: Reach out to the world around us and share the everlasting love of Jesus Christ
ONE BODY | HEALTH & WELLNESS
If you have a heart for working with children with special needs and would like to get involved, please email Christin at
christin.lantz@hopewdm.org.
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MISSIONS hopewdm.org/missions
Hope’s mission is to reach out to the world around us and share the everlasting love of Jesus Christ.
The missions team seeks to portray that message, bringing positive change to both the Des Moines
community and the world. Email missions@hopewdm.org for more information.
Hope Sundays with Joppa
Christ in Action (CIA)
Family Mission Project
Saturday, Dec. 7, 9:30-11:30 am
MISSIONS | PRAYER
Come make fleece tie blankets for the
children at Blank Children’s Hospital.
Please bring two yards of two kinds
of fleece fabric (one pattern, one solid)
and a pair of sharp scissors.
We will enjoy fellowship and fun as
we make these snuggle blankets to
encourage and wrap sick kids in prayer.
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Questions? Please contact
Trina Graen at 201-6482 or
trinagraen@mchsi.com.
On the first Sunday of each month,
Hope is providing volunteers and
donations to assist in Joppa’s outreach
efforts. Wherever unsheltered people
are living around Des Moines,
volunteers visit with them – building
relationships, providing survival
supplies and helping with specific
needs. This month, they are also
focusing on:
 Recruiting Sunday Route Leaders
(two people needed, for five hours
once a month) to perform duties
such as food and supply delivery,
assisting with camp improvements
and building relationships with those
on the route. A total of 16 hours of
training is required. If interested,
please email Susan Grupp at
susancgrupp@gmail.com.
 Seasonal donations of winter
coats, hats, gloves and socks. Visit
hopewdm.org/missions to sign up.
*See page 4 for Advent Project details!
Lutheran Services in Iowa
(LSI)
LSI has an urgent need for volunteers
to teach English as a Second Language
classes, as well as Child Care volunteers
at many of the community-based sites
around Des Moines. If you are interested
in getting involved, please email Elly
Gentry at lauren.gentry@lsi.org.
Serve Homeless Families
at Hope
Dec. 28 – Jan. 4
For one week, four times a year, Hope
welcomes local homeless families as
guests in our Father’s house. Interfaith
Hospitality Network organizes local
congregations to provide shelter and
meals to homeless families. You can
help this month by preparing meals,
talking with guests, playing with
children, helping with homework,
setting up beds, staying overnight or
donating items. For more information,
please call Jason Walke at 244-4097.
PRAYER hopewdm.org/prayer
The Prayer Ministry supports Hope’s mission to reach out to the world around us and share the
everlasting love of Jesus Christ through various forms of prayer. In addition to the below opportunities,
prayer partners are available after all weekend services at the front and sides of the stage and in the
Prayer Chapel. You can also submit prayer requests to prayforme@hopewdm.org.
Hope Prayer List
There are many within your
Hope family seeking prayer.
Find the weekly prayer bulletin
at hopewdm.org/prayer
or at the Welcome Center.
Join us in praying as a part of our
2014 Advent Project.
See page 4 for details.
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HOPE WEST DES MOINES
hopewdm.org/eyf
EXPRESS YOUR FAITH
Express Your Faith offers Christ-centered experiences that engage hearts and minds through the arts.
Activities for all ages and ability levels encourage creative expression as a means to glorify God, to
strengthen faith in Christ Jesus and to be led by the Holy Spirit. Register at navigatehope.org. Questions?
Email Cyndee at cyndee.buck@hopewdm.org.
Acrylic Painting Class Open Studio
Please visit the Christmas art display located in the
gallery east of the Worship Center. Artwork has been
created by Hope artists to visually reflect their thoughts
and feelings about the Bible verses that will be read at
the Christmas Eve and Christmas Day Services.
Writing with a Purpose
Second Thursday of the month
(Dec. 11), 6:30-8:00 pm
Join us to hear guest authors share
publishing experiences, participate
in class writing exercises and share
your gifts of writing to serve others.
Writers of all skill levels and new
participants always welcome!
Facilitator: Sally Odam. New
participants always welcome!
Painting and Drawing
Open Studio
First and Third Thursdays of the
month (Dec. 4 & 18), 7:00-9:00 pm
Enjoy an evening of creating in
fellowship with others (ages high
school and up). Bring your own
supplies or use those available for
a freewill donation. Facilitator is
Christie Engelbert. New participants
always welcome!
Prayer Shawl Morning &
Evening Groups
Mondays, 10:00 am – noon
(will take a break Dec. 22 & 29) OR
Fourth Monday of the month
(Jan. 26), 6:30-8:00 pm
The Prayer Shawl Groups meet
weekly or monthly to create shawls
with compassionate hearts for
others, a love of knitting and/or
crocheting, and prayer. All skill levels
and new participants are always
welcome. The facilitator is Connie
Toney.
Create to Unwind
Saturday, Dec. 13, 9:30-11:30 am
Take time from you busy schedule one Saturday a
month to relax, explore and experiment with a variety
of art materials. You do not need to be an artist to
participate. Come prepared to have a meaningful fun
experience. $5 supply fee per person.
SAVE
THE
DATES
Beginning Drawing
Classes
Tuesdays, Jan. 6, 13 & 20
6:30-8:30 pm
Students will explore
basic drawing techniques,
working from real life
subjects and their
imaginations! Taught by
Grand View University
Art Instructor, Scot
Schwestka. Registration
opens Dec. 13.
Hope Quilter’s Group
Second Saturday of the month
(Dec. 13), 8:30 am – 3:00 pm
Join us once a month for a devotional
and to learn about quiltmaking for
missionprojects! Email Jody Eubank
at jodyeubank@gmail.com for
more information.
Make & Take Art with Families & Friends!
One Sunday a month (Dec. 7), 2:00-4:00 pm
Enjoy make-and-take, Christ-centered activities for all ages and ability levels!
Cost is $5 per person or $10 family max. Each month will have a different theme.
Facilitators are Deb Yoder and Lucinda Sperry.
December’s Art Activity Theme: The Gift of Giving
Vision: To be a Spirited, Growing, Christ-centered community filled with hope
Mission: Reach out to the world around us and share the everlasting love of Jesus Christ
EXPRESS YOUR FAITH
Christmas Art Gallery
Mondays, Dec. 1, 8 & 15, 6:30-8:30 pm
This studio time offers people who participated in this
falls painting classes or those who would like to paint
in fellowship with other artist, an opportunity to further
develop their gifts. Instructor Chelsea Capper will be
available to answer questions and give guidance. Bring
your own canvas and supplies. Use the EYF paints and
brushes for a freewill offering donation.
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CARE hopewdm.org/care
The Care Team is available to meet with you and welcomes the opportunity to discuss how we can best
support you. Contact Kolette Nelson, Care director, at care@hopewdm.org.
Tree of Life
Hope’s Tree of Life will be
placed in the Memorial
garden the week of Dec. 8,
and is adorned with
ornaments gathered
over the last 18 years in
memory of loved ones.
You are invited to add to
the beauty of this tree
to celebrate the gift of life.
The ornaments are saved
and re-hung every year.
Celebrate Recovery – Celebrate Recovery – Outreach Night
Christmas Day
New Year’s Day
Donations Update
Thursday, Dec. 25
We invite you to join us for:
 Dinner at 5:00 pm
 Family-friendly worship at 6:30 pm
 Small groups at 7:30 pm
Childcare will not be
provided.
Thursday, Jan. 1
Celebrate Recovery will meet
as usual, and childcare will
also be provided. Outreach
Night will take a break New
Year’s Day, but will resume
the following week.
Due to the Christmas
and New Year’s holidays,
beginning Friday, Dec. 19
through Monday, Jan. 12,
Outreach Night clothing
donations will take a break.
The regular Outreach Night
clothing donations schedule
will resume Wednesday,
Jan. 14 and Thursday, Jan. 15.
For many people, the end of the year brings a variety of stresses and temptations.
There are several support groups to encourage anyone experiencing difficulty
or needing a place to connect. For more information, please visit navigatehope.org
or contact Kolette Nelson, Care director at care@hopewdm.org.
Suppor
t G r o u ps available t h is Holiday Se aso n
CARE | RE:VIVE
RE:VIVE revivedm.org
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re:vive
Home for winter break? Then join us at re:vive!
For young adults in their 20s & 30s | Thursdays, 7:00 pm, in the Chapel
Trivia Night
re:vive Prayer Shawl Class
Tuesdays, 8:00-10:00 pm
Contact Drew at dormanea@uni.edu for more information.
Third Saturday of the month (Dec. 20), 9:30-10:30 am
Want to learn to knit? Here is your chance to learn a new skill
and make a gift for someone who is hurting! Come join us at
this ongoing monthly knit-together. Make new friends, enjoy
community with each other and serve those in need. Meetings
will be held by the fireplace at the Jordan Creek Town Center food
court. Please pick up these materials before the class: one pair of
circular needles size 10.5 (either 29” or 36” in length) and three
skeins Lion’s Brand Wool-Ease® Chunky Yarn.
SOAR for 20s & 30s: Discerning the Voice of God
First, third and fifth Tuesdays of the month (Dec. 2 & 16)
Having a hard time knowing what God is saying versus what others
are saying? This Bible study, geared especially toward women in
their 20s and 30s, is designed to help us know the voice of God:
his language, character and tone of voice. By growing closer to
God through his word, participants will be able to discern God’s
voice from the voice of strangers.
Eat ‘n’ Greet
Thursday, Dec. 11, 8:30-10:00 pm
Join us on Thursday, Dec. 11, after worship for our next Eat n’ Greet.
Following worship (approximately 8:30 pm) we will hang out and
get to know one another better (check back later for location).
Eat n’ Greet is a fellowship opportunity after re:vive to meet this
ministry’s leaders and for everyone to get to know each other.
Everyone is invited and welcomed to attend this event.
Lutheran Church of Hope Newsletter | December 2014 | lutheranchurchofhope.org
Questions? Email Jeremy at re:vive@hopewdm.org.
family support and news
HOPE FAMILY NEWS
Church family support and news
Baptism Class
The next Baptism Class is Tuesday, Dec. 2, 7:00 pm in the Chapel. This is for those wanting to be baptized or have their children baptized
at Hope.
Weddings
Interested in holding your wedding at Hope? Visit hopewdm.org/weddings.
Contact weddings@hopewdm.org for scheduling or other questions.
Hospital visits
Members of the hospital visitation team make daily visits to Des Moines
area hospitals to offer support, encouragement and prayer. Call the
church at 222-1520 to schedule a visit. Please do not rely on the hospital
to notify the church due to privacy laws.
For those grieving or planning funerals
Please contact, or have the funeral home contact, the
Hope’s Care team, at 222-1520.
Pastoral care
Contact the church office at 222-1520 during business
hours: 8:30 am – 4:30 pm, Monday – Friday. For
emergencies (death of a loved one or if immediate
assistance is needed), contact the church’s after-hours
emergency number at 875-5300.
Hope Family News
Oct. 18
Anna Rose Kundel
Brynn Elizabeth Kundel
Oct. 19
Winston Eric Bauer
Luke Ryan Biniak
Paisley Jo Boeckmann
Samuel Dean Constable
Hannah Lynn Curnyn
Jackson William Giles
Kinsley Emma Greenfield
Grace Marie Johnson
Scarlett Joanne McElhaney
Elin Moots
Lyla Elaine Strack
Berkley Bree Taylor
Crew LeRoy Verrips
Oct. 25
Quinn Rose Shillington
Oct. 26
Beckem Fitz
Silas Dean Hansen
Estella June Marchino
Cambryn Jo Nelson
Allie Mae Ochanpaugh
Hayden Renee Pettitt
Blair Ray Sandstrom
Chelsea Marie Sandstrom
Nicholas Ray (Nic) Sandstrom
Crew Wesley Smith
Kyla Belle Velky
William Charles (Bill) Withem
Oct. 28
Abby Jo Ringgenberg
Katherine Marie Ringgenberg
Rachel Christine Ringgenberg
Nov. 2
Natalie Grace Alexander
Axel James Boehm
Rowan Eloise DeJong
Katelyn Elizabeth Herman
Jack Ryan LaBarre
Ian Joseph Kwame Reichart
Samara Twum Reichart
Nathan Michael Richter
Carlina Ann Roe
Andreas Daniel Wurth
Ella Pearl Zscherny
Nov. 8
Myles Stoltz
Nov. 9
Sutton Askelsen
Addisyn Eilene Noelle Brown
William Brooks (Brooks) Edmundson
James Richard Ervasti
Adalynn Regina Feld
Asher John Hildreth
Kealie Elise Lambert
Henry Michael Main
Elyse Loraine Marks
Roselyn June (Rosie) McDermott
Ella Grace McGinnis
William Paul Mohs
Major Hudson Strube
Mason Trevillyan
Quinn Christine Wegmann
Taylor Dawn Wegmann
Nov. 16
Jaxson James Carper
Connor Joshua Fraser
Brody John Keith
Aria Ann Munyon
Jaxton James Siegel
Quentin Arthur Smith
Korver Stewart
Benjamin Juris Straumanis
Adalynn Wilson
Olivia Maye Zahrt
Café Hope has a gift for everyone
on your Christmas list!
From bibles and books to apparel and artwork,
there’s somethinG for all ages, newborns through adults.
be sure to stop by and take a look!
Weddings
Oct. 18
Erin Hagelberg & Jason Glaza
Anna Lammers & Cody Stoermer
Oct. 25
Erin Tower & Matt Swenka
Stacie Pettit & Scott Rinderknecht
Nov. 1
Lindsay Hove & Eli Grethen
Carlie Tweeten & Zeth Tovrea
Liz Krogman & Eric O’Shea
Denise Bollinger & Stan Saastamoinen
Nov. 7
Layne Taylor and Karen Landa
Nov. 8
Jessica Daniels & Jason Rasmussen
Michelle Williams & Josh Okland
Nov. 15
Amber Anderson & Kristopher
Goeden
Abby Green & John Bilyk
Births
Oct. 13
Harrison Brent Van Soelen,
son of Brooke Steele
Oct. 23
Campbell Kay Holtgrewe,
daughter of Jared & Stacy
Jude Douglas Larson,
son of Josh & Jessie
Oct.30
Kruze Benjamin Bjorholm,
son of Ben & Shannon
Nov. 1
Mary Wright,
daughter of Joel & Amanda
Deaths
Nov. 3
Stanley Paulson
Café Hope
Special Christmas Eve Service Hours:
MONDAY, Dec. 22
4:00-7:00 pm
TUESDAY, Dec. 23
4:00-8:00 pm
WEDNEsday, Dec. 24
Noon – 9:00 pm
THURsday, Dec. 25 & Friday, Dec. 26
Closed for Christmas
Please note: Café Hope will be closed
Dec. 29 – Jan. 2 for inventory.
All proceeds support Hope’s Missions Ministry. To request a special order item, email cafehope@hopewdm.org.
Café Hope has volunteer opportunities. No experience needed – we will train you! Please email cafehope@hopewdm.org.
Vision: To be a Spirited, Growing, Christ-centered community filled with hope
Mission: Reach out to the world around us and share the everlasting love of Jesus Christ
HOPE FAMILY NEWS
Baptisms
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HOPE ANKENY hopeankeny.org
Lutheran Church of Hope
Ankeny
Office
1924 SW 3rd St.
Ankeny, IA 50023
964-5586
964-5561 (fax)
Check out what’s happening this month at
Hope Ankeny!
Please visit hopeankeny.org for more information on Hope
Ankeny classes and events.
Office Hours
Monday – Friday: 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Website
hopeankeny.org
Email
info@hopeankeny.org
Worship Services
Nursery is available for infants – age 3
at all services.
Saturday at 5:00 pm
Worship at The Station
1924 SW 3rd St., Ankeny
Sunday at 9:15 & 11:00 am
Worship at Prairie Ridge Middle School
1010 NW Prairie Ridge Drive, Ankeny
The Hope Ankeny Missions team invites you take part in three outreach
opportunities this holiday season. Hopesters will be able to…
1. Adopt-a-Senior at Sunny View Care Center: Now through Dec. 7.
2. Donate to Toys for Tots: Now through Dec. 14.
3. Purchase gift cards for the Ankeny Service Center:
Now through Dec. 14.
hopeankeny.org/advent-giving.htm
HOPE ANKENY
Kingdom Quest (KQ) Children’s Ministry
Available for age 3 – grade 5
Advent Giving Opportunities
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Children’s & Student Ministries Programming Note: Kingdom Quest will
take a break Dec. 20/21 & 27/28 for Christmas. Please use this as an opportunity to
worship as a family! PowerLife and Ignition will also take a break on Dec. 24 & 31.
CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICES
Message by Pastor Scott Rains
Tuesday, Dec. 23 | 5:00 & 7:00 pm
Wednesday, Dec. 24 | 3:00, 5:00 & 7:00 pm
Prairie Ridge Middle School
1010 NW Prairie Ridge Drive
hopeankeny.org/christmas
Lutheran Church of Hope Newsletter | December 2014 | lutheranchurchofhope.org
hopedesmoines.org
What’s happening at Hope Des Moines
Please visit hopedesmoines.org for more information on Hope
Des Moines classes and events.
HOPE DES MOINES
Lutheran Church of Hope
Des Moines
Phone:
222-1520 ext. 111
Website
hopedesmoines.org
Email
info@hopedesmoines.org
Worship Services
Nursery is available for infants – age 3
at all services.
Sunday at 9:15 & 11:00 am
Beginning Dec. 7!
1821 Ingersoll Ave., Des Moines
KQ Christmas Program
Adult Fellowship is available during the week.
CHRISTMAS EVE
CANDLELIGHT SERVICES
Kingdom Quest (KQ) Children’s Ministry
available for age 3 – grade 5 during
9:15 am worship.
To learn more or get involved:
For more information on these opportunities,
or to add your name to the e-mail update list,
please send a note to info@hopedesmoines.org
or call 222-1520 ext. 111. For more details on
what is coming up for this campus, check
hopedesmoines.org.
HOPE DES MOINES
Sunday, Dec. 14, 9:15 am
Join us for a great Christmas celebration service with the youth of
Hope Des Moines. If your child is participating, please join us for
rehearsal on Saturday, Dec. 13 from 9:00-11:00 am.
Message by Pastor Jon Anenson
Tuesday, Dec. 23 | 5:00 pm
Wednesday, Dec. 24 | 5:00 pm
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hopedesmoines.org/christmas
Des Moines
MOVE
Join us for worship in our new building Dec. 7!
1821 Ingersoll Ave., Des Moines
Vision: To be a Spirited, Growing, Christ-centered community filled with hope
Pastor Andy Installation
Sunday, Dec. 7, during services
Join us as we install Pastor Andy
Hermanson during both service times!
Mission: Reach out to the world around us and share the everlasting love of Jesus Christ
HOPE JOHNSTON-GRIMES hopejohnston-grimes.org
Lutheran Church of Hope
Johnston-Grimes
Office
3060 SE Grimes Boulevard
Suite 900
Grimes, Iowa
259-9495
What’s happening at Hope Johnston-Grimes!
Please visit hopejohnston-grimes.org for more information on
Hope Johnston-Grimes classes and events. Registration for these
classes and more is available at navigatehope.org.
Office Hours:
Monday – Thursday: 8:00 am – 4:30 pm
Friday: Closed
Website
hopejohnston-grimes.org
Email
info@hopejohnston-grimes.org
Worship Services
Nursery is available for infants – age 3
at all services.
Saturday at 5:00 pm
Worship at The Hub
3060 SE Grimes Boulevard, Suite 900, Grimes
HOPE JOHNSTON-GRIMES
Sunday at 9:15 and 11:00 am
Worship at Summit Middle School
9500 Windsor Parkway, Johnston
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Kingdom Quest (KQ) Children’s Ministry
Available for age 3 – grade 5 at all services.
To learn more or get involved:
Email info@hopejohnston-grimes.org or check
hopejohnston-grimes.org for more
details or to sign up for the weekly e-news.
Children’s & Student Ministries Programming Note: Kingdom Quest will take
a break Dec. 14, 20/21, 27/28 and Jan. 3/4. PowerLife and Ignition take a break
December 24 & 31.
CHRISTMAS EVE
CANDLELIGHT SERVICES
Wednesday, Dec. 24 | 3:00, 5:00 & 7:00 pm
The Hub
Message by Pastor Mike Housholder
Message live-streamed via the West Des Moines campus
hopejohnston-grimes.org/christmas
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hopewaukee.org
What’s happening at Hope Waukee!
Please visit hopewaukee.org for more information on Hope
Waukee! You can search through classes available across all of
Hope’s campuses at navigatehope.org.
Throughout the month of December, we invite you each week to be filled and
refreshed. If this has been a difficult year for you or a loved one, we will have a chance
to invite and hear the message of Christ (the best story ever known to mankind). Help
spread the word of the great services planned at Hope Waukee this month with your
friends, neighbors, family and co-workers, especially those without a church home.
We especially look forward to our first Christmas Eve Services as a Hope Waukee
campus – being held this year at Des Moines Christian School. There is plenty of
room and all are welcome. It’s good to be the church! – Pastor Pat
HOPE WAUKEE
Lutheran Church of Hope
Waukee
Office
925 Jordan Creek Pkwy
West Des Moines, Iowa
222-1520
Website
hopewaukee.org
Email
info@waukee.org
Worship Services
Nursery will be available for infants – age 3 at all
services.
Sundays at 9:15 & 11:00 am
Worship at Shuler Elementary
16400 Douglas Pkwy, Clive
Kingdom Quest (KQ) Children’s Ministry
Will be available for age 3 – grade 5 at the
9:15 am service.
To learn more or get involved:
Email info@hopewaukee.org or check
hopewaukee.org for more details or to sign up
for the weekly e-news.
HOPE WAUKEE
Programming Note: Kingdom Quest will have movie Sundays on Dec. 21 & 28.
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CHRISTMAS EVE
CANDLELIGHT SERVICES
Wednesday, Dec. 24 | 3:00 & 5:00 pm
Des Moines Christian School
(13007 Douglas Pkwy, Urbandale)
Message by Pastor Mike Housholder
Children will be invited to sing at both services
hopewaukee.org/christmas
Vision: To be a Spirited, Growing, Christ-centered community filled with hope
Mission: Reach out to the world around us and share the everlasting love of Jesus Christ
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Lutheran Church of Hope
925 Jordan Creek Parkway
West Des Moines, IA 50266
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Office Hours:
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Time Dated
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WORSHIP SCHEDULE & SERMONS
WORSHIP schedule & sermons
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Hope West Des Moines
Saturdays at 5:00*pm
 Celebration Service in the Worship Center
Sundays at 8:00 & 9:15 am
 Traditional Communion Services in the Chapel
Sundays at 8:00, 9:15* & 11:00 am*
and 5:00* pm
Celebration Services in the Worship Center
Hope Ankeny
Saturdays at 5:00 pm*
 Celebration Service at The Station,
1924 SW 3rd St., Ankeny
Sundays at 9:15* & 11:00* am
 Celebration Services at Prairie Ridge Middle School, 1010 NW Prairie Ridge Drive, Ankeny
Hope Des Moines
Sundays at 9:15* & 11:00 am
Starting Dec. 7!
 Celebration Services in the Worship Center
1821 Ingersoll Ave., Des Moines
Hope Johnston-Grimes
Saturdays at 5:00* pm
 Celebration Service at The Hub
3060 SE Grimes Boulevard, Suite 900, Grimes
Sundays at 9:15* & 11:00* am
 Celebration Services at Summit Middle School, 9500 Windsor Parkway, Johnston
Hope Waukee
Sundays at 9:15* & 11:00 am
 Celebration Services at Shuler Elementary,
16400 Douglas Pkwy, Waukee
Childcare is available for infants – age 3 at all services.
*Programming available for children.
See pages 6, 7, 12, 13, 14 and 15 for details.
December Worship Sermons at Hope West Des Moines
Apocalypse Now?
Dec. 6-7
Advent 2: Good & Evil in the End
Dec. 13-14
Advent 3: Children’s Christmas Program:To Infinity … and Beyond!
Dec. 20-21
Advent 4: Cantata: Hope for the Future
Christmas
Dec. 22, 23, 24 Christmas Eve – Light the Night!
Dec. 25
Christmas Day – Go Tell It on the Mountain
Dec. 28-29
Wise Moves
Visit hopedesmoines.org, hopeankeny.org, hopejohnston-grimes.org or hopewaukee.org
for sermon information at other campuses.
Church Leadership and Pastoral Staff: Mike Housholder, Senior Pastor; Chris Gunnare, Executive Minister Operations; Gus Gustafson, Executive Minister Transformation;
Jeremy Johnson, Executive Pastor; Jon Anenson, Hope Des Moines Campus Pastor; Pam Avaux, Chaplain; Mark Brandt, Youth Minister; Andy Hermanson, Teaching Pastor;
Dave Johnson, Teaching Pastor; Pat Quaid, Hope Waukee Campus Pastor; Scott Rains, Hope Ankeny Campus Pastor; Merv Thompson, Teaching Pastor;
Eric Voelker, Hope Johnston-Grimes Campus Pastor; Richard Webb, Teaching Pastor; Grant Woodley, Teaching Pastor; Nicole Woodley, Teaching Pastor