People of Hope (Hope Lutheran Church)

CHRISTMAS EVE CANDLELIGHT WORSHIP Tuesday, December 24, 2019 7:30 pm Holy Communion Candle lighting, ... Christmas Carols Chancel Choir & Bells of Hope Choir Bring Bells See more

Encompass Ministries 4th Annual Thanksgiving meal took place on Thursday. Thanks to donated space from Christ the Good Shepherd Church, and the labor and donations of many volunteers, we were able to serve nearly 80 people, most of whom were living in the streets, in shelters, in their cars or in low income housing.

Sunday, November 3, 2019 All Saints Sunday Special Display honoring our loved ones. Bring photos, poems, mementos, etc. in remembrance of those loved ones who have died.

A fun time for the whole family! Hope Lutheran Church Oktoberfest Sunday, Oct. 29, 2019 - 11:00 a.m.... Come and enjoy a delicious menu of German food: Bratwurst & Hot Dogs (Veggie opt.) Sauerkraut German Potato Salad Baked Beans Pretzels Other Dishes (your choice) Desserts (German, of course) Coffee - Lemonade - Water Beer (opt. - bring your own) German Music Wear your Lederhosen & Dirndls Sign up to bring a menu item. A free will offering will be taken to benefit Hope's Safe Parking Project.

God's Work Our Hands Sunday Thank you to everyone who helped out on Sunday, September 8th including Pastor Jim Clark-Moore, Laura Clark-Moore, Lois Scheaffer, Alice Siah, Bente Ellis, Kerry Buchholz, Colette Krinock and everyone who brought donations of items, or food. We bagged a bunch of meat sandwich lunches, and some additional peanut butter and jelly sandwiches. (In case you are curious, Lois makes a delicious sandwich.) The few sandwiches that were left at the end of... the day, were given to someone at City Team Ministries. We also bagged some band aid kits and some Q-tip/cotton pad kits. Some feminine care products were brought in as a kit also. Toothbrushes, soap, razors and facial tissue packets were all separated into single packages. Some things were sorted and put with like items. Then we all enjoyed some salads and a bit of left over sandwich items. Many people helped me load my car at church, at City Team Ministries and Alice Siah helped me bring everything back to church at the end of the day. We were setting up at a new place that week, due to the Ranch Town Recycling center deciding to close on Sundays. Pastor Jim found us a new location, at City Team Ministries on 13th Street in San Jose. The Dignity on Wheels shower truck is there from 1 to 5 PM every Sunday. When I parked on the road and scouted out where to place our table preferably in the shade, I was told to pull into the City Team parking lot and put our table in the parking lot. This is what we did. There was a man there who was serving specialty coffee drinks from his coffee cart until about 3 PM. I am told he comes to this location regularly, when he does not have a booked gig. So, feel free to come and visit us at City Team Ministries on the Sunday’s we are setting up there and grab a specialty coffee, tea or hot chocolate. We had about 30 people that we served. The lunches were appreciated, as was all the other items. I was amazed at how quickly the reading glasses disappeared. One guy put a pair on and started reading a few personal care item bottles. Katie Scott’s hats are always appreciated. Thank you again to everyone who helped lead a table, brought donations, helped set up the night before, helped cleanup, helped load my car, or visited us at City Team Ministries. It was a group effort. Cindy McCullough

One more great photo of Hope people enjoying their Summer BBQ!

Hope Lutheran's Summer Church & Neighbors BBQ. Our Italian-style table sported an abundant menu including delicious barbecues salmon, hamburgers, hot dogs, and many, many scrumptious salads, appetizers, and desserts!

Toiletries are needed for our Encompass Ministry for the homeless: Soaps, shampoo & conditioner, combs, toothpaste & toothbrushes, lotions, razors & shaving cream, feminine products, diapers. Also needed new socks and underwear for both men and women.... If you would like to participate, give the church office a call, 238-3668.

Hope Lutheran Church Summer Reading Series 1st Series: "Little House On The Prairie" Most of us grew up watching the TV series, The Little House on the Prairie". Join us as we bring this heart-warming story to a new generation. We will be gathering in the shade of the three big trees in the garden near the parking lot each Friday at 1:30 PM.... Children/Youth of all ages are invited! Bring a parent or grandparent, a cushion, and even a snack. Pastor John and Sharon will host.

Summer Children's Reading Time. Beginning Friday, June 28, 2019. Read classic children's stories under the trees in Hope's Memorial Garden (by the parking lot). Children and youth of all ages. Parents, Grandparents, Friends are also welcome. Bring a snack (opt.) Hosted by Pastor John and Sharon.

Silicon Valley Organizing Meeting in Knutsen Hall Sunday, June 30, 2019 3 - 5 p.m. Discussion on neighborhood/community problems - homelessness, trouble spots, etc. Hosted by Hope Lutheran Church and IAF

We have been blessed for 12 years with our amazingly talented choir master and musician, David Chaidez. God bless you in you new adventures in Florida, David.

At the Multicultural and synod assembly component of the youth gathering. Look at the leadership roles Hope girls have taken on!