Hope + Lutheran + Church


a congregation of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America

35 Ridge Avenue Homer City, Pennsylvania


Resources

Education and Discipleship Resources

April-May Midweek Bible Study

"Meeting God on the Ash Heap" is a six-week series meeting at Hope on Tuesdays at 7:00pm in April and May.  Download the handouts from our sessions here:

  • Session 1 (Apr. 13, 2010) God Reserves the Right:  The Voice of Joseph

  • Session 2 (Apr. 20, 2010) On the Ash Heap and In the Whirlwind:  The Voice of Job

  • Session 3 (Apr. 27, 2010) By the Waters of Babylon:  God Goes Into Exile

  • Session 4 (May 4, 2010) Un-connecting the Dots:  Jesus' Teachings on Tragedy

  • Session 5 (May 11, 2010) The Godforsaken Son: God on the Cross

  • Session 6 (May 18, 2010) The Hope of Divine Comedy:  The Promised New Creation

Lent 2010: Marked For Life Bible Study Handouts

These handouts were part of our Lent 2010 series, "Marked for Life."  Download the handouts from our sessions here:

  • Session 1 (Feb. 24, 2010) Marked by a Name:  Naming the Name of Jesus in an Anonymous World

  • Session 2 (Mar. 3, 2010) Marked as Citizens: Life in the Christian Colony

  • Session 3 (Mar. 10, 2010) Marked by Endurance:  Facing Struggles with Faith

  • Session 4 (Mar. 17, 2010) Marked for Mending: Christians as Peacemakers and Reconcilers

  • Session 5 (Mar. 24, 2010) Marked with the Cross of Christ:  Being Re-Defined by Jesus

Download the schedule for our Confirmation Classes for the 2009-2010 academic year here. Families of confirmation students and their mentors will be notified of any changes to this schedule as soon as possible.

Worship Resources

Download the schedule of midweek worship and study themes and locations for Lent 2010 here.

You can get the latest schedule for Assisting Ministers from July-December 2010 here.

The guide for Assisting Ministers at Hope, "Leading God's People in Worship," is available for download here.

Congregational Life Resources

These resources are all available for download in PDF format:

  • Being People of Hope (2010 Edition):  a brief overview of the ministries, leaders, and rhythms of life at Hope

  • Time and Talent Form (2008-2009 Edition): the most recent version of the Time and Talent form that offers possibilities for ways to be involved in the work of our congregation