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Welcome to Hope!

Thanks for checking out Hope Lutheran Church where ministry is about being authentic and relevant while keeping our focus on serving God’s creation.

We welcome everyone. That means–every- single-person! We’re not looking to change anyone but rather offer a safe space to take off our masks and get real with one another and God. We are here to have soul conversations about things that really matter daily and where God exists in it all.

We’re experiencing God right here and calling others to do the same.

Upcoming Service This Week

Announcements

A grief support group for people grieving the death of a loved one is starting on Wednesday, October 4.
Grief is natural, but we often struggle with questions such as “Why do I always feel sad? People tell me I should be done grieving, but I still am. Am I normal? I’m so angry! Why is God doing this to me?” These are natural questions and the feelings that go along with them.
GriefShare is a 13-week faith-based seminar and support group for people grieving the death of someone close to them. It’s a place to be around people who understand your feelings. You will learn valuable information about recovering from your grief and renewing your hope for the future.
You are welcome to begin attending the group at any point. Each session is “self-contained,” so you can join anytime.
There is no cost to join.
At GriefShare, you’ll watch a weekly video with counsel, insights from respected grief experts, and relatable personal stories—followed by a time of sharing and support. You don’t have to share if you don’t want to.
Session topics include what’s normal in grief, how to handle difficult emotions, and what to do with regrets, questions, and worries.
There are two group opportunities: Afternoons, 2:00-3:30, and evenings, 7:00-8:30. Please join us at Hope Lutheran Church at 6201 Coventry Way in Clinton, one block west of Branch Ave.
For more information, contact Pastor Eric at 301-868-2678 (office), 631-704-8063 (cell), email pastoreric@hopeclinton.org or visit griefshare.org/groups/175512/registrations/new.

-Community Announcements- 

Free Pre-Diabetes Program – This year-long class is designed to eliminate possible diabetes risk factors by making simple, healthier changes. Class starts, Wednesday, October 23rd, 10:30 – 11:30am, Multipurpose Room, MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center, 7503 Surratts Rd., Clinton, MD 20735.

A Pre-Diabetes Risk Test must be completed prior to registering for class. In order to qualify you must be prediabetic, NOT diabetic. You must either have an A1C over 5.7 or score a 5 or above on the risk test.

To see if you qualify and to enroll, email Jessica.A.Gamero@ Medstar.net or call 202-235-6493. Please leave a message and we will call you back within 24 hours.

Maryland Senior Call Check Program 1 Application

Member-At-Large County Council Candidate Forum
• August 3, 2024, at 11:00am, Reid Temple AME Church
11400, Glenn Dale Blvd., Glenn Dale, MD
Sponsors: NAACP & Reid Temple AME Church
Oxon Hill Food Pantry’s Updated List – The Food Bank is currently in need of the following items:
• Mac & Cheese
• Peanut Butter
• Jelly
• Cereal
• Spaghetti
• Spaghetti Sauce
Thank you in advance for your donations!
Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) and Electronic Recycling
associated with Brown Station Road Sanitary Landfield remains closed to the public. Please see flyer for dates and interim sites that have been identified for disposal of items.
Homeowners’ and Renters’ Tax Credit Applications Now Available Online. The deadline to file for the 2024 Homeowners’ and Renters’ Tax
Credit programs is October 1, 2024. For more information, visit: https://dat.maryland.gov/Pages/Tax-Credit-Programs.aspx or call 1-888-246-5941. Maryland Senior Call Check program. Free program designed to help keep older adults safe while aging in their homes. All Maryland residents, 65 and older, are invited to sign up for a daily wellness call at a time convenient to their lifestyle. For more information, visit: www.seniorcallcheck.maryland.gov.

CHURCH ANNOUNCEMENTS 

      • Council Meeting today at 12noon.
      • Grief Share Support Group Meetings – It’s not too late to join! Session
        are held every Wednesday, from 2:00-4:00pm, thru December 11th. If you
        have questions, please see Pastor Eric.
      • Blessing of the Animals – Sunday October 6th at 1:00pm. We encourage
        all pets to attend and be blessed. If your pet is not able to come in-person,
        bring a photo. We will bless both pet and owner.
      • Hope Lutheran is sponsoring a CABARET! A Recital of songs from the
        Renaissance to the present day: songs about love and fun events. The
        Recital features:
      • Joe Richter, Tenor Soloist
      • Michael Santana, Piano Accompanist
        Saturday, October 12th, 6:00-7:15pm
      • A reception of light refreshments will be served following the Recital.
        Donations to the Oxon Hill Food Pantry are welcomed. This may include
        gift cards from Shoppers, Aldi, Safeway, and Giant.
      • Worship Meeting – Sunday, October 13th at 12noon.
      • Reformation Sunday, October 27th – Hope will join Peace and Grace
        Lutheran for a joint service at Grace Lutheran, 10928 Indian Head
        Highway, Fort Washington, MD 20744. Bishop Ortiz will be the guest
        speaker.
        Musings from the Pastor's Desk

        We are having the following events weekly:

        • Worship with Hope Lutheran at 10:30am

        • Fellowship breakfast every Friday at IHop on 8905 Woodyard Rd. Clinton, MD. Call Dan Williams for more information.                301-868-4857

        Please see Our Calendar for more details

        6201 Coventry Way
        Clinton, MD 20735

        Sunday Worship @ 10:30 AM

        Fellowship Hour @ 11:30 AM

        Office
        301.868.2678
        office@hopeclinton.org

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