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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

Oxon Hill Food Bank is in desperate need of the following food
bank items. If you are able to donate, it will be greatly
appreciated. Donations should be placed in the donation box in
the Fellowship Hall.
– Mac and Cheese
– Peanut Butter
– Jelly
– Canned Fruits
– Beans (All Kinds)
2024 Homeowners’ and Renters’ Tax Credit Applications
Now Available Online. The Maryland Department of
Assessments and Taxation today announced that applications
for the 2024 Homeowners’ and Renters’ Tax Credit programs,
which saved Marylanders more than $58 million in FY23, are
available online. The deadline to file for both tax credits is
October 1, 2024. For more information go to website
https://dat.maryland.gov/Pages/Tax-Credit-Programs.aspx or
call 1-888-246-5941

Maryland Senior Call Check program is a daily check-in call
to support your well-being, at a time scheduled at your
convenience. Every day a telephone call will be placed to a
participant at a regularly scheduled time. Senior Call Check
phone lines are open Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to
5:00 pm and Saturday 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. During these hours,
seniors can call toll-free 1-866-50-CHECK (1-866-502-0560).
For more information go to www.seniorcallcheck.maryland.gov.
Food Pantry Distributions:
o St. Stephen Baptist Church
5757 Temple Hills Rd.
Temple Hills, MD 20748
Tuesdays: 11:00am – 3:00pm

Faith United Methodist Church15769 Livingston, Rd.
Accokeek, MD 20607
Fridays: 10:30am – 12:00pm
St. Paul’s Episcopal Church Hall
13500 Baden – Westwood Rd.
Brandywine, MD 20613
Fridays: 9:30am – 11:00am

Gwynn Park High School,
13800 Brandywine Rd.
Brandywine, MD 20613
3rd Tuesday of the Month: 3:30pm – 5:30pm

Community Shred Day. Saturday, April 13th from 10:00am to
1:00pm, Word for Life Church Ministries, 11519 Fort Washington
Rd., Fort Washington, MD 20744. See the flyer posted in the lobby
for registration, restrictions, limitations, and requirements (canned
food drive).
District 9 Bulky Trash & Shred Day. Saturday, May 4th, from
9:00am – 11:00am, Clinton Baptist Church, 8701 Woodyard Road.
Take this opportunity to safely discard unwanted documents, bulky
trash items. Please visit Acceptable & Unacceptable Items | Prince
George’s County for a list of acceptable and unacceptable bulky
trash items. For additional information, see flyer posted in the
lobby.