August 23rd 2020

8.23.20, 13th Sunday after Pentecost Bulletin

 

We had some technical difficulties so our video is short, but we are worshiping together!

Posted by River of Hope Lutheran ELCA – Hutchinson, MN on Sunday, August 23, 2020

August 16th 2020

August 16th Worship Bulletin

River of Hope 10 Year Anniversary Worship Service

We hit a BIG Milestone today, River of Hope celebrating 10 years! Video is pre-recorded as we were not able to live stream down by the river. https://riverofhopehutchinson.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/8.16.20-10th-Sunday-after-Pentecost-.pdf

Posted by River of Hope Lutheran ELCA – Hutchinson, MN on Sunday, August 16, 2020

August 9th 2020

Job’s Lament and Loss

8.9.20, 11th Sunday after Pentecost Worship Bulletin

August 9th Worship Service

Hello and Welcome! Please grab your coffee, communion and bulletin and join us for worship at 10:30 am! We are so glad you are here.

Posted by River of Hope Lutheran ELCA – Hutchinson, MN on Sunday, August 9, 2020

August 2nd 2020

“If you enter a town and it welcomes you, eat whatever is set before you. Heal the sick, and tell them, The Kingdom of God is near you now.”

First Reading: Acts 2:1-21
Gospel Reading: Luke 10

 

August 2nd Worship Service

Welcome and please join un in worship this morning as we worship with the Synod, God Is Near You. “If you enter a town and it welcomes you, eat whatever is set before you. Heal the sick, and tell them, The Kingdom of God is near you now.”First Reading: Acts 2:1-21Gospel Reading: Luke 10

Posted by River of Hope Lutheran ELCA – Hutchinson, MN on Sunday, August 2, 2020

 

July 26th 2020

7.26.20, 9th Sunday after Pentecost Worship Bulletin

July 26th Worship Service

Welcome! Please get your coffee, communion supplies and bulletin which you can find here –>https://riverofhopehutchinson.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/7.26.20-9th-Sunday-after-Pentecost.pdf

Posted by River of Hope Lutheran ELCA – Hutchinson, MN on Sunday, July 26, 2020

July 19th 2020

7.19.20, 8th Sunday after Pentecost Worship Bulletin

 

 

 

July 12th 2020

7.12.20, 7th Sunday after Pentecost Worship Bulletin

 

We apologize for the subpar video… we tried something new and will continue to troubleshoot!

 

July 2020 Update

The call committee is meeting on a weekly basis via Zoom. We are halfway through reading and discussing “A Bigger Table” by John Pavlovitz that will hopefully inform the next steps in our process. Here’s a summary of what comes next:

1. Develop an interview strategy and formulate interview questions.
2. Conduct a practice interview with a pastor serving another congregation.
3. Conduct a first interview with candidate(s) provided by the synod.
4. Conduct a second interview with candidate(s) provided by the synod.
5. Check references and conduct legally required background checks through the synod.
6. Select a candidate of choice (the finalist).
7. Agree to a compensation package with the candidate of choice.
8. Give two weeks’ notice for a congregational vote.
9. Conduct a congregational vote.
10. Extend a call.
11. Receive the pastor’s acceptance of the call.

If you’d like more information, visit https://swmnelca.org/call-process/ . For any questions, contact Nan Crary at [email protected] or 320-583-3083. We are grateful for your support and prayers.

Nan Crary, chair
Louis Bedard — Kris Dobratz –- Scott Gross-Sand – Leah Pollmann – Jim Schaefer – Katie Weisenberger

July 5th 2020

Stones & Rocks, Rooms & Homes
Southwest Minnesota Synod Worship Service

 

June 2020 Update

The call committee met June 24 via Zoom with synod staff for an orientation about the call process to find the next pastor to lead River of Hope.  An exciting and challenging task.  We learned that one source to identify potential candidates can come from you as a member of River of Hope.

If you know of a pastor who you think might be the right fit for River of Hope, please consider completing a Pastoral Candidate Nomination Form.  Once you provide information about this pastor, the form is sent to the call committee chair and then forwarded to the synod.  Contact Emily Heilman at the ROH office to request a copy of the form.

We will provide periodic updates about progress we make as your call committee.  We are grateful for your continued prayers and support.

Nan Crary, chair

Louis Bedard — Kris Dobratz –- Scott Gross-Sand – Leah Pollmann – Jim Schaefer – Katie Weisenberger