Announcements

Come and join the choir in singing “Mary, Did You Know” for Christmas Eve service this year. All are welcome and no experience is necessary.  Rehearsals are December 7, 14 and 21 before worship, 9:15-9:40 AM and Christmas Eve at 3:15 PM.  Can’t make all practices? Talk to Danielle and we can make it work!

Please join us for Christmas Eve worship on Wednesday, December 24th at 4:00pm.

If you would like to purchase a poinsettia (or similar) in honor or memory of someone for Christmas Eve, please see the envelopes on the table in the narthex.  They cost $12.  You can put cash in those or make a check out to Living Hope.  PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY who it is in memory or honor of, so we get the names correct in the bulletin. You are able to take your poinsettia (or similar) AFTER WORSHIP on the 24th or 28th.

Are you tired of the offering plate passing you by because you have already given but want to make sure you are participating in this act of worship?  Please see the new cards in the red folder that indicate you give electronically.  You can use one of these to put in the plate as it goes by to remind yourself of your act of discipleship along with others in the congregation.

Please help us ensure all pledges and end of year giving is mailed or given by December 28th.

Individuals over 70 1/2, can make a Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD) from their IRA to Living Hope Lutheran Church. This required distribution that goes into effect when the owner turns 72 must come out of your IRA before year-end and is most often reported as taxable income to you. Instead, it can be distributed directly to the church! This will satisfy the Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) rule for you and the dollars that have never been taxed will go to the charity and not be taxed to them as income. Consult your tax preparer and financial advisor for additional information.

Please keep your Styrofoam at home until that date, as there is no storage available at the church. All Styrofoam must be clean, dry, and free of paper or tape.

For those who would like larger print hymns for worship please check in with an usher prior to worship to get a copy.

 We have registered again as a congregation for the Live Project offerings for 2025 and 2026.  These are synod wide courses and bible study offerings open to anyone in our congregations.  Please look it over and join one of them via zoom as you are able.

Use our bundle code to access it. Registration Code: LiVE2025

At this month meeting, the Living Hope Council:

The council:

• Received the Nominating Committee’s recommendations for people to serve on next year’s council.

• Designated the fourth quarter benevolence to the Kent Food Bank and Emergency Services agency.

• Held a productive discussion on the 2026 budget and called an extra meeting to thoroughly review the budget for the January annual meeting.

The council would like to thank and recognize this month:

• The Finance Committee (Beth Asher, Jennie Heise, Cindy Hokanson, Rachel Perry, Craig Swanke, Tim      Willison) for their hard work on the 2026 budget.

• The Choir and special music ministry.

• The new members who have joined the congregation.

If you are giving and offering, please put it in one of the yellow envelopes found in the attendance folders or on the table in the narthex. Checks can to be made to Living Hope Lutheran Church. This helps our financial secretary track giving and allows for your yearly giving statements. If you are interested in setting up online giving please go to Living Hope’s new website and press donate.  lhlc.org

Holiday Dinner & Silent Auction at Luther’s Table

December 12th,6-9 pm

Luther’s Table – 419 S 2nd St, Renton, WA 98057

Join us for a spectacular evening of celebration, connection, and community impact! Sustainable Renton invites you to our annual Holiday Dinner & Silent Auction, hosted at the welcoming and festive Luther’s Table in downtown Renton.

Enjoy a warm and lively night filled with holiday cheer, live entertainment, and a delicious dinner prepared by Reach Renton, featuring incredible dishes made from gleaned food provided by Sustainable Renton. This event brings together local generosity, creativity, and good food for a truly meaningful evening.

Between bites and laughter, browse our silent auction, featuring locally made treats, handcrafted home goods, artwork, and unique experiences—all supporting Sustainable Renton’s community programs.

This is more than just a night out; it’s a celebration of what we can achieve together. Come share a meal, meet new friends, and be part of a movement toward a more sustainable, connected Renton.

 

This is a friendly reminder to be sure to sign the attendance folders every Sunday. They are in the little red folders on the end of the pew. Please pass them down the row so everyone in your pew can register their attendance. 

If you have an announcement for the bulletin or weekly e-mails, please get that into the church office by Wednesdays at 3pm. They can be sent to livinghopelc.office@gmail.com