Vacation Bible School
Week of June 20, 2021
Ascension Day Service
May 13, 6:30PM
Kids' Club
Hey, students in Grades K-4, Kids’ Club is
happening at Hope each Wednesday September through May! Join us for Bible
lessons, music, crafts, games and snacks! Have fun
growing in Faith and Fellowship! Kids’ Club will begin
with snacks and fun at 3:45 p.m. It will run until 5:15
p.m.
Parents are encouraged to stay. Younger siblings
may attend if they are accompanied by a parent. For more information or to ask questions, contact Family Life Minister Becky Martinal.
happening at Hope each Wednesday September through May! Join us for Bible
lessons, music, crafts, games and snacks! Have fun
growing in Faith and Fellowship! Kids’ Club will begin
with snacks and fun at 3:45 p.m. It will run until 5:15
p.m.
Parents are encouraged to stay. Younger siblings
may attend if they are accompanied by a parent. For more information or to ask questions, contact Family Life Minister Becky Martinal.
Maundy [Holy] Thursday
Good Friday
Easter-The Feast of the Resurrection
Good Friday
Easter-The Feast of the Resurrection
Holy Week & Easter Worship
Women’s Christmas Party
All women are invited to attend this annual event, Saturday, December 7th at 6:30PM at the church.. Bring a dish to pass, preferably hors d’oeuvres or finger food and a wrapped ornament for our annual ornament game.
Angel Tree Gifts
Names from the Salvation Army will be available to take and return an UNWRAPPED gift with the name attached to the bag it is in. Make sure you sign the sheet to let us know which name(s) you have taken.
Operation Christmas Child
Annual Voters' Assembly ~ November 3
Fall Fest @ the Centre ~ October 26
Serving With St. John's
On Saturday, October 26, members of St. John’s Lutheran Church, 3448 N. Adrian Hwy., Adrian, are gathering from 9:00 a.m. – Noon to prepare “plarn” or to crochet mats out of “plarn.” They will also be collecting donations to purchase cleaning supplies needed for disaster buckets [$15 per bucket]. These buckets will be filled at a later date and donated to The Grain Train, to be distributed to areas experiencing a recent natural disaster. If you would like to help out, contact the church office at 517.263.4317 or hopelcms@tc3net.org.
Checks for the buckets should be made to St. John’s Lutheran Church.
Checks for the buckets should be made to St. John’s Lutheran Church.
October 13 is LWML Sunday
The Centre (at the corner of US Hwy. 223 and Wolf Creek Hwy) is hosting its annual Fall Fest on Saturday,
October 26. This is a FREE event that is fun for parents and children alike. Attendees are invited to dress up in
their favorite Halloween costume and join them for a memorable evening of fun. There are carnival games,
inflatables, fitness games, a massive candy walk and more. Last year the event ran from 5:00 – 9:00 p.m.
This year’s times still need to be confirmed. Hope will be at the Fall Fest and giving out candy and information about our church. Volunteers are needed so no one has to stay for the entire Fest. Contact Judy Theung at pjtheung@gmail.com.
October 26. This is a FREE event that is fun for parents and children alike. Attendees are invited to dress up in
their favorite Halloween costume and join them for a memorable evening of fun. There are carnival games,
inflatables, fitness games, a massive candy walk and more. Last year the event ran from 5:00 – 9:00 p.m.
This year’s times still need to be confirmed. Hope will be at the Fall Fest and giving out candy and information about our church. Volunteers are needed so no one has to stay for the entire Fest. Contact Judy Theung at pjtheung@gmail.com.
Vacation Bible School for Adults
Remember how much fun VBS was when you were a kid? Well, as a kid at heart, you can still enjoy the VBS experience. From July 28-August 1, 6-8PM, Hope is offering a VBS program called Fusion and it's just for you! No registration necessary. Just show up!
Meals on Wheels
Kids Against Hunger~ March 16
St. John’s Lutheran Church and Youth Group are hosting a Kids Against Hunger food-packing event at Michener Elementary School, 104 Dawes St., Adrian, on Saturday, March 16. Carefully measured and packed food stuffs will be put together in packages that will be distributed to those in need in the United States and around the world.
To find out how you can help, contact St. John’s at 265-6998 or talk to Becky.
To find out how you can help, contact St. John’s at 265-6998 or talk to Becky.
Doors will open at 4:30 p.m. Dinner will be served at 5:00 p.m. with the Show beginning at 5:45 p.m.
For more info or to offer a talent, contact Becky Martinal at r.martinal@gmail.com
For more info or to offer a talent, contact Becky Martinal at r.martinal@gmail.com
Talent/No Talent ~ March 23
Prayer Stations:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday ~ 4:30-8:15PM
Maundy Thursday & Good Friday ~ 4:30-6:00PM
Maundy Thursday ~ 6:30PM with Holy Communion
Good Friday ~ 1:00PM & 6:30PM
Easter ~ 7:00 & 11:00AM
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday ~ 4:30-8:15PM
Maundy Thursday & Good Friday ~ 4:30-6:00PM
Maundy Thursday ~ 6:30PM with Holy Communion
Good Friday ~ 1:00PM & 6:30PM
Easter ~ 7:00 & 11:00AM
The Irish Hills Zone of the Lutheran Women’s Missionary League will meet at its Spring Rally HERE AT HOPE, on Saturday, April 6. We’ll hear how we can help “Restore Detroit.” Watch for offering information.
A Continental breakfast will be served during registration time (9:00 – 9:30 a.m.) and lunch (about Noon).
A Continental breakfast will be served during registration time (9:00 – 9:30 a.m.) and lunch (about Noon).
Share the Warmth
Hope. Trust. Worth.
February 10-17 is the week members of Hope volunteer to assist at the homeless shelter in Adrian. If you can help during this week, call Joann Wachter @ 517-442-2739
February 10-17 is the week members of Hope volunteer to assist at the homeless shelter in Adrian. If you can help during this week, call Joann Wachter @ 517-442-2739
In Christ you are no longer strangers, but members of the family of God. Ephesians 2:19
Sunday Worship Schedule 8:30 & 11:00AM
5th Sunday Schedule: 9AM Bible Study/Sunday School, 10AM Worship
Hope Lutheran Church is located at 5625 US 223, Adrian, MI 49221
5th Sunday Schedule: 9AM Bible Study/Sunday School, 10AM Worship
Hope Lutheran Church is located at 5625 US 223, Adrian, MI 49221
Kids' Program
Dec. 23, 6:30PM

The children of Hope Lutheran Church invite you to a celebrate of Jesus' birth with them on Sunday, December 23 at 6:30PM. All children are encouraged to participate. Practices will be announced. Call the church office at 517.263.4317.

Come and bring friends for this extraordinary event with the exceptionally talented Cynthia Kaye Bennett and guitarist, Chris Buzzelli. An evening of Christmas Jazz! Christmas goodies will be served!
Christmas Jazz
Dec. 16, 4PM
Angel Tree
In late November the Angel Tree will be set up in the church lobby. Names from the Salvation Army will be available to take and return an UNWRAPPED gift with the name attached to the bag it is in. Make sure to sign the sheet to let us know which name(s) you have taken.
Rummage Sale-Oct. 18-20
Go through your closets, cupboards, garages, attics, etc. and decide which items you are willing and want to part with.
Bring in seasonal clothes and decorations (fall, winter, Halloween, Christmas). Items, tools, for instance, that appeal to men are always welcome.
Any questions? Talk to Sharron Sheridan, 403-0065.
Bring in seasonal clothes and decorations (fall, winter, Halloween, Christmas). Items, tools, for instance, that appeal to men are always welcome.
Any questions? Talk to Sharron Sheridan, 403-0065.
Pig and Jig - October 6
Invite a friend or neighbor or two and join us here at Hope for an evening of food and fun.
There will be lots of family activities.
Menu: hamburgers, hot dogs, brats, root beer floats
RSVP for you and your guests by September 23 by signing the sign-up sheet or calling the church office 517.263.4317.
There will be lots of family activities.
Menu: hamburgers, hot dogs, brats, root beer floats
RSVP for you and your guests by September 23 by signing the sign-up sheet or calling the church office 517.263.4317.
- A small group Bible study held at the home of Chuck & Ruth Presley begins at 10AM each Wednesday.
Mission Trip-Aug. 6-9
Our team will be helping lead a VBS at East
Bethlehem Lutheran Church August 6-9th. On Friday,
August 10th, our members are invited to join us for a
day of service, assisting with blight removal. Working
alongside members of the local police department,
volunteers will help clean up one block, starting at one
end and doing whatever can be done to spruce it up,
moving down the block. Projects may include trash
removal, weeding, painting, boarding up windows, etc.
All are welcome to participate. Talk to Becky if you
have questions or would like to help.
Bethlehem Lutheran Church August 6-9th. On Friday,
August 10th, our members are invited to join us for a
day of service, assisting with blight removal. Working
alongside members of the local police department,
volunteers will help clean up one block, starting at one
end and doing whatever can be done to spruce it up,
moving down the block. Projects may include trash
removal, weeding, painting, boarding up windows, etc.
All are welcome to participate. Talk to Becky if you
have questions or would like to help.
Like Baseball?
Talent/No Talent - July 13
Our Talent/No Talent Show and an Ice Cream Social will be held on Friday, July 13. Ice Cream will be served at 6:00 p.m. The Show begins at 6:30 p.m. If is time to think and plan your “act” now! We are hoping for lots of acts to entertain us – no talent is required! A sign-up sheet will be in the lobby soon.
Salvation Army Angel Tree
The Angel Tree in our lobby. Names from the Salvation Army will be available to take and return an UNWRAPPED gift with the name attached to the bag it is in. Make sure you sign the sheet to let us know which name(s) you have taken.
Children's Christmas Program - Sunday, December 17, 6:00PM

The children of Hope Lutheran Church invite you to a celebrate of Jesus' birth with them. All children are encouraged to participate. Practices will be announced. Call the church office at 517.263.4317.
Connect with people of hope + Experience God's love & forgiveness + Bring your family into God's family
Rally Day! - Sunday, September 24
This is an opportunity to focus the whole family on their spiritual growth journey. Classes for all ages are revamped, refreshed and renewed for the 2017/18 education year.
Children's Christmas Program ~ Sunday, December 18, 6:30PM
The children of Hope Lutheran Church invite you to a celebrate of Jesus' birth with them. All children are encouraged to participate.
Parents: Rehearsals are December 10 & 17, 10AM-Noon.
Parents: Rehearsals are December 10 & 17, 10AM-Noon.
On December 18, at 6:30PM, the children of Hope will present a Christmas program. Friends, family and neighbors are invited to attend. Rehearsals are Dec. 10 & 17, 10AM-Noon.
Christmas Eve/Day
The birth of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, will be celebrated on Christmas Eve and on Christmas Day [Holy Communion]
Advent Services
Amid all the hustle and bustle of preparing our homes for Christmas, sometimes we lose sight of the most important preparation - our hearts.
Each Wednesday in Advent, we invite you to take a few moments to prepare hearts & minds for the coming of the
King of kings.
The 2016 Shoe Box Collection dates are November 14-21. Shoe boxes can be picked up at the church. Suggestions for gifts for the shoe boxes can be found here.
Operation Christmas Child
September 30, 8AM-7PM & October 1, 8AM-3PM. We can't use it. Maybe you can! Bring your family and friends and check out the bargains
Annual Rummage Sale
National Youth Gathering attendees plan to meet at the Ries home on Sunday, September 18, 5-8PM for sharing highlights of the gathering, enjoying food and fun.
Pointfest! Saturday, September 17. Jr. & Sr. High will be attending a rock concert in Cedar Point's Soak City parking lot. Cost is $60 and includes tickets to Cedar Point, the concert & transportation. Contact Becky Martinal at r.martinal@gmail.com for all the details!
Women's Retreat ~ Camp Michindoh
Lutheran Women's Missionary League [LWML] will hold their Fall retreat on September 23-24, at Camp Michindoh. Overnight accommodations include lodging and meals. RSVP through Becky Martinal at r.martinal@gmail.com.
Want to make a real difference in the life of a child? Sign up today to be a part of VBS this year, June 26-30, 6-8PM. See our contact page to discuss how you can be a part of this great event.