WOH, Tuesday March 28, 2023
New Life; New Beginnings…Celebrate Easter!
by Patra Mueller, Family Life Minister
I love this time of year when the colorful buds are blossoming all around us, the birds wake us up early with their joyous chirping and even the woodpecker pecking on the chimney reminds me that spring is here! It is no coincidence that Easter is in the springtime. Easter is all about new life, hope and new beginnings.
The Easter traditions of gathering with family for a fancy brunch and an egg hunt are fun. But, the true meaning of Easter has so much depth. It is actually what the whole Christian faith is based on. And it occurred over two thousand years ago in Jerusalem when Jesus rose from the dead after suffering a criminal death as a sacrifice for the sin of all people. Through Christ’s death and resurrection, death has been defeated and the promise of eternal life is available to all who believe. This is the message of Easter that Christians have been celebrating for centuries and will celebrate again this year.
Everyone is invited to join us for our Holy Week Services:
- 4/6 Maundy Thursday when we remember the first Lord’s Supper
- 4/7 Good Friday when we remember Christ’s sacrifice for us on the cross
- 4/9 Easter Sunday as we celebrate the hope found in the resurrection of Jesus
Jesus said, “I am the resurrection and the life, anyone who believes in me will live even though they die.” John 11:25
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Tues, 3/28/23 Talent Show – 1:15 pm start – Church Sanctuary
Thurs, 4/6/23 & Fri, 4/7/23 No School, K-8 Parent-Teacher Conferences
Mon, 4/10 – Fri, 4/14 No School, Spring Break
SCHOOL NEWS
2023-2024 Hope School Calendar
The 2023-2024 Hope School calendar is going home today in the Tuesday envelopes. A separate preschool/extended school year calendar will go home soon, listing dates where extended full day care is available. Please let us know if you have any questions at the school office (206) 935-8500 or office@hopeseattle.org.
Parent-Teacher Conferences – 4/6/23 & 4/7/23
Spring parent-teacher conferences are optional for K-8 students. Conference times are on Thursday, April 6th from 10:00 AM-6:00 PM, and on Friday, April 7th from 9:00 AM-1:00 PM. Please click here to sign-up.
Summer Camp 2023 Registration
Summer Camp 2023 is open from June 19 through July 21, 2023. Families can sign up for multiple camps by the week, fill out forms and pay camp fees here. Hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Weekly themes include art, sports, animals, science, and drama. Sign ups are going fast so do not delay in getting your forms in.
ADMISSIONS
We are still accepting applications for this coming Fall. If you know of a family looking for a rigorous and grace-filled Christian education, encourage them to schedule a tour with me to tour our campus.
Mother’s Day Fundraiser
It’s never too early to start planning for your Mother’s and Special Other’s Day on May 14th! Why not take the guesswork out of the perfect gift? Show your appreciation to the special women in your lives and help Hope students at the same time!
Hope Lutheran School is partnering with local businesses Bakery Nouveau and Market vendor, Friendly Hmong Farms, to offer chocolates and flowers for Mother’s Day!
Fill out the order form that was sent home in the yellow envelope, or click the link here.
Funds raised go toward the East Coast trip for Hope’s 7th and 8th grade students. Thank you for your support!
PTH NEWS
Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week (more info to come)
Sunday, 4/30/23 Door Decorating for Teacher/Staff Appreciation Week
Thank you to everyone for making the Celebrate Together Auction and Post Auction Sale successful! See what programs, projects, and events are funded by the PTH here or join us at the next PTH General meeting on May 30th.
Send questions to pth@hopeseattle.org
VOLUNTEER/ PIP HOUR OPPORTUNITIES
Track Assistants Needed
We are looking for individuals with some track experience to join and help the coach in the spring. Please contact Mark Goodspeed. Earn PIP hours.
CHURCH EVENTS
Soup Suppers & The Chosen during Lent!
We have enjoyed the fellowship this Lent season as we shared Soup Suppers every Wednesday at 6:00 pm. Tomorrow night (3/29/23) will be our last Soup Supper. Following dinner we will gather in the sanctuary to watch episodes Season Two of The Chosen followed by small group discussions. Everyone is welcome! Haven’t heard of The Chosen? CLICK HERE to learn more!
Vacation Bible School (VBS) & Afternoon Basketball Camp!
Registration Now Open!! VBS will be July 10-14, 9:00-noon for students entering first-fifth grade in the fall. Preschool and kindergarten students can participate by signing up for Hope Summer Camp.
Register middle school, high school and adult volunteers as well.
Lastly, we are also offering an afternoon basketball camp with 30 spaces.
CLICK HERE for all of the details and to register.
