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Christcare small groups are regular gatherings of 4-12 people who share a common interest in growing in their relationship with God and each other. They meet regularly and commit to walking with one another through the difficult and joyous times of life. Each Christcare small group seeks to incorporate these 4 practices in their life together: Care & community; Prayer & worship; Biblical equipping; and Missional service.
Families with Small Children
Hope's Secret Service
Description: Hope’s Secret Service is a new small group for families with children, ages kindergarten through fifth grade. The group meets for lunch, a service project, games, and crafts once a month.
Contact:
Pastor Amy pastoramy@hopelutheranelca.org
When:
Once a month, after the second service. Variable Sundays.
Where:
Hope
Open to All
Beyond Borders
Description: Beyond Borders conducts Kids Against Hunger packing activities in the St. Charles area for small groups, businesses or churches. Our food is shipped to Haiti and other places in the world that need it. We are always looking for anyone who has a passion for doing a hands-on project like feeding people internationally.
Contact:
Steve Tompkin at 314-413-7407
When:
1st and 3rd Thursday of the month at 7:00 PM
Where:
Hope
Voices of Hope
Description: Voices of Hope is a welcoming choir of singers that provide special music and vocal leadership for worship. If you enjoy singing and/or play an instrument, contact the Journee Carter.
Contact:
Journee Carter journeecartermusic@gmail.com
When:
Rehearsals on Sunday between services.
Where:
Hope Sanctuary
Bells of Hope
Description: The Bells of Hope ring five octaves of Malmark handbells regularly in worship and for other special events. If you are interested in joining this group or serving as a sub, contact Journee Carter.
Contact:
Journee Carter journeecartermusic@gmail.com
When:
Rehearsals on Wednesdays at 7:00 pm
Where:
Sanctuary
Tuesday Bible Study
Description: A Bible study led by the pastor focused on the books of the Bible. Time includes prayer and fellowship as well. All are welcome.
Contact:
Pastor Amy pastoramy@hopelutheranelca.org
When:
Tuesday mornings from 10:00 – 11:30 am
Where:
Hope classrooms 2&3
The Grief Group
Description: A group for anyone who has lost a love one, whether spouse, child, parent, sibling, or dear friend. We also include those who are caregivers for loved ones who are seriously ill. We call ourselves the Good Grief Group, looking for positive ways to live our lives in the days and years ahead.
Contact:
Church office office@hopelutheranelca.org
When:
Once a month, usually on the first Monday evening
Where:
Local restaurant
Living the Scriptures
Description: A ChristCare Group focused on living out Christ’s commandment and Hope’s mission through scriptural study, application of the lessons learned to our everyday life and expressing that life through missional service.
Contact:
Barb Castro bhanson-castro@live.com
When:
2nd & 4th Thursdays Jan-May & Sept, 4th Thurs Jun-Aug, 2nd Thurs Nov & Dec at 6:30 PM
Where:
Members’ homes
Stitches of Love
Description: We will join forces to create prayer shawls and blankets for those in the congregation and community in need of a few threads of extra comfort and warmth.
Contact:
Bev Wraspir bevwraspir@gmail.com
When:
1st Saturday of each month at 1 pm
Where:
Youth room at Hope
Stamping Group
Description: At our monthly meeting, we create three different hand stamped cards. We create three of each card; two cards are for Hope to give out and the third card will be for you to take home. We create a range of cards from Birthday, Anniversary, Sympathy, and Thinking of You. There will be a $5.00 charge each month to cover cost of supplies.
Creation Care
Description: This new small group is exploring ways to care for God’s creation. The team is also supporting the Central States Synod 2022 resolution for a just transition away from a fossil-fuel based economy. This transition will lead to a world with better health, promoting clean air and water so that all of creation may thrive as God blessed.
Contact:
Jan Karibian jan.karibian@att.net
When:
1st Tuesday of each month at 4:30 pm
Where:
Hope Classrooms 1 & 2
For Women
Dinner and Devotions
Description: A group of women who meet for dinner, fellowship, and devotion.
Contact:
Nancy Davis ndavis3723@sbcglobal.net or Susan Hinton thehintons@sbcglobal.net
When:
The 3rd Mondays of the month
Where:
Local restaurant
Hope Page Turners
Description: A group for women who love reading. The group decides which book to read and discuss. Meetings include a devotion, socializing and prayer as well.
Contact:
Bettie Crane bettiec@charter.net
When:
4th Wednesday of the month at 10:00 AM
Where:
Hope classrooms 1 & 2
Hopeful Moms
Description: This group is geared towards Moms with young children age 0-14. Our activities include Bible and fellowship time, Sunday afternoon outings, and outreach activities.
Sojourners – Paused for COVID
Description: A group for women of any age interested in knowing God better through Biblical equipping, prayer, and living out Christ’s love for one another. We want to accept one another (and ourselves) unconditionally.
Contact:
Jean Meyers
When:
1st & 3rd Tuesdays of the month at 6:30 PM
Where:
Jean Meyers’ home
For Men
Men’s Ministry
Description: The purpose of the Men’s Ministry is to engage the men of Hope for ministry and to provide a common ground to grow in faith, fellowship and friendship. We build stuff, BBQ, eat together, hang out together, put on church dinners, do lots of service stuff, raise lots of money, and basically do whatever needs to be done around the church.
Contact:
Tim Hinton thehintons@sbcglobal.net
When:
Monthly Fellowship and Meeting 1st Tuesday of the month at 6:00 pm.
Where:
Local restaurant
Men’s Bible Study Group
Description: Hope Lutheran Men’s Ministry welcomes all men to join in Thursday morning breakfast and Bible study.
Contact:
Rick Fauser fauserr1@gmail.com
When:
Every Thursday morning at 7:30 am.
Where:
Scrambled Eggs restaurant, 1009 Wolfrum Road, Weldon Spring, MO
For Youth
Youth Group
Description: Middle schoolers and high schoolers are welcome at Hope’s Youth Group! Monthly meals, community service, and fellowship.