Hope offers various opportunities to serve the congregation and enjoy fellowship in our Christian community.
Board of Elders
The elders assist the pastors in ensuring that Divine Services are held regularly and in good order and oversee doctrinal matters of the congregation. The congregation's communicant membership is divided into 17 districts. Each elder is assigned one or two districts to be responsible for personal visits or contact. Members can find these districts and their corresponding elder in the Guide Book & Directory or by calling the church office at 352-0014.
Board of Christian Education
The Board of Christian Education oversees all of the educational activities of the congregation, especially as it governs and sets policies for the day school. The board is to assist the pastor and principal in overseeing a complete program of Christian education.
Board of Social Ministry
This board consists of three major ministries of Hope Church each headed by an elected coordinator. In addition, under each of these ministries, there are 4 or 5 individual committees, each under the direction of associate coordinators. If you are interested in giving of time and talents in any of these areas, please call the church office to volunteer.Board of Social Ministry committees include Crisis Ministry, Agape Ministry, Family Ministry, Financial Assistance, Catastrophe, Food Pantry, Grief Support, Prayer Chain, Share and Care Casseroles, Older Adult Committee, Stephen Ministry, Volunteers, Tape Ministry, Durable Medical Equipment Loans, Pro Life, Church Library, College/ Military Support, Giving Tree, Nursery..
Board of Social Ministry minutes are now available here.
The Library needs your donations. Amazon Wish List or purchase Amazon scrip to donate to the library.
Pro-Life Action Item: Diana Brown has information about the Missouri Stem Cell Research and Cures Initiative here.
Ushers
The ushers serve the congregation by welcoming the worshipers and directing them to pews as necessary. They collect the offering and assist toward orderly communion participation. Twice a year the ushers meet socially - for a June picnic and an annual banquet in October. New ushers are always needed and welcomed. If interested in helping at a specific time that you attend, please contact the church office, 352-0014.
Altar Guild
The Altar Guild takes care of the altar, chancel, the chancel furnishings, communion ware, along with seeing that flowers are provided for the altar each Sunday.
The Guild meets twice a year - in December following Advent service and in March following a Lenten service.
If you wish to place flowers on the altar, please call the church office at 352-0014 or e-mail us.
Good Fellowship Club
The Goodfellowship Club meets the 3rd Tuesday of the month at 7:30 p.m. at church (except July & August, and May-banquet). There is also a fellowship or recreational event each month. The Goodfellwoship Club looks for ways to create fellowship and raise money for Hope Church & School. The Goodfellowship is the oldest organized couples club at Hope Church.
Mr. & Mrs. Society
This groups meets monthly. Meeting dates change due to the specific activity a scheduled for the month. Watch the church bulletin for date and time. Our goal is to promote Christian fellowship. Members of Hope congregation are always welcome. The Mr. & Mrs. Society also holds several events throughout the year to raise money for the church including the Spaghetti Dinner and a Basement Sale.