Hopewell United Methodist Church Sterling NE

04/28/2026

At Sterling Community Building.

04/04/2026

04/04/2026

Updated Announcements March 29, 2026

Coffee and Conversation, 9:15 am, before worship,
BUT AFTER the service, on third Sunday each month
Sunday School every 3rd Sunday, 9:15
April 2, 7:30 pm, Maundy Thursday
Service with communion
April 3, Good Friday Service,
Hopewell 7:30 pm
April 4, 2:00 - 4:00 pm, Harrietta & Cliff Reynolds,
70th Wedding Anniversary
Grace United Methodist Church
1832 W. 9th Street, Hastings, Nebr.
Hosted by their family, with a special
program by their grandkids at 3:00 pm
April 5, Happy Easter! – Potluck Breakfast at 8:30,
before Worship with communion, at 9:45 am

03/30/2026

Announcements March 29, 2026
 Coffee and Conversation, 9:15 am, before worship,
BUT AFTER the service, on third Sunday each month
 Sunday School every 3rd Sunday, 9:15
April 2, 7:30 pm, Maundy Thursday Service with communion
April 3, Good Friday Service, Hopewell 7:30 pm
April 4, 2:00 - 4:00 pm, Harrietta & Cliff Reynolds,
70th Wedding Anniversary
Grace United Methodist Church
1832 W. 9th Street, Hastings, Nebr.
Hosted by their family, with a special
program by their grandkids at 3:00 pm
April 5, Happy Easter! – Potluck Breakfast at 8:30,
before Worship with communion, at 9:45 am

Holy Week
Palm Sunday 3/29 9:45 a.m.
Maundy Thursday w/ Comm 4/2 7:30 p.m.
Good Friday 4/3 7:30 p.m.
Easter Sunday w/ Comm 4/5 9:45 a.m.

03/18/2026

Announcements March 22, 2026
 Coffee and Conversation, 9:15 am, before worship,
BUT AFTER the service, on third Sunday each month
 Sunday School every 3rd Sunday, 9:15
 Last Lenten Bible Study, 8:45, before services on:
March 22
March 29, Palm Sunday, 9:45 service
April 2, 7:30 pm, Maundy Thursday Service with communion
April 3, Good Friday Service, Hopewell 7:30 pm
April 4, 2:00 - 4:00 pm, Harrietta & Cliff Reynolds,
70th Wedding Anniversary
Grace United Methodist Church
1832 W. 9th Street, Hastings, Nebr.
Hosted by their family, with a special
program by their grandkids at 3:00 pm
April 5, Happy Easter! – Potluck Breakfast at 8:30,
Worship with communion, at 9:45 am

Day of Giving: Grace in Abundance

Day of Giving, March 23, 2026, is an opportunity to gather together as one sisterhood in faith, to thank God for the continued grace shown to us, by giving to ensure the future of our vital mission work: to improve the lives of women, children, and youth at home and abroad. We invite you to join us and show your appreciation for God & Grace in Abundance with your generous gift. Thank you.
Ways to Give:
By phone: 800-278-7771
Online: https://uwfaith.org/
By Check, made payable to:
United Women in Faith
Designate “Day of Giving” in the memo
Mail check to:
United Women in Faith
Attn: Legacy
Church Center for the United Nations
777 United Nations Plaza, 11th Floor
New York, NY 10017
Day of Giving: Grace in Abundance

The mission of United Women in Faith is to connect and nurture women so that they can inspire, influence and impact local and global communities.

02/08/2026

Hopewell Happenings
February 8, 2026
Sunday Worship ~ 9:45 am
Coffee & Conversation 9:15 am, before worship,
BUT AFTER the service, on 3rd Sunday each month
Sunday School 3rd Sunday each month, 9:15 AM
***Holy Communion SECOND Sunday each month
Gold Crest Service second Sunday each month, 2:30 PM
 Lenten Bible Study, before the service on:
Feb. 22, March 1, 8, 15, & 22
 Feb. 11 CCM Joint meeting @ 6:15 pm (Adams UMC)
 Secret Sisters through May
 Feb. 14, Nebraska Ecumenical Legislative Briefing Day,
Christ UMC, Lincoln NE
 Feb. 14, Valentine’s Day
 Feb. 15, Transfiguration Sunday
 Feb. 15, Packing Care Bags & Cookie
Decorating, after the service, followed by
Potluck Lunch, approx..11:30 start.
Please, bring goodies for the Care Bags, appropriate for (6) college students and / or (5) homebound friends of Hopewell; doesn’t have to be snack foods, just little treats to let them
know we care.
 Feb. 18, Ash Wednesday Service, Hopewell 7:30 pm
 March 6, World Day of Prayer, please, note:
A service for WDP, will be held on -
* * March 8, Adams Church, 2:00 pm.
 March 29, Palm Sunday, 9:45 service
 April 2, 7:30 pm, Maundy Thursday Service with communion
 April 3, Good Friday Service, Hopewell 7:30 pm
 April 5, Easter Service with communion, 9:45 am
 Pastor Makena’s office hours are:
Tuesdays 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
*Trustees Schedule has been adjusted:
Feb. 2026 Mark, March 2026 Curtis, April 2026 Terry

01/24/2026

Hopewell church services cancelled for Sun. 1/24.
Stay safe and warm.

01/20/2026

Hopewell Happenings
Updated January 17, 2026
Sunday Worship ~ 9:45 am
Coffee & Conversation Sundays, following worship service
Sunday School 3rd Sunday each month, 9:15 AM
Holy Communion first Sunday each month
Gold Crest Service second Sunday each month,
2:30 PM

 Ad Council meeting Jan. 28 7:00 pm
 Secret Sisters begins, through May
 Local Church Leadership Training Jan. 20 - 22
* Please, note details on the bottom*
 All Leaders Strategic Meeting, Jan. 31, Adams UMC,
10:00 am – 3:00 pm
 RSVP due Jan. 31 for Legislative Briefing Day
 UMWF Saturday, Feb. 7, 10:00
 Tentatively: Brunch ~ Lunch potluck,
Sunday, Feb. 15, after worship services
 Pastor Makena’s office hours are:
Tuesdays 9:00 am - 3:00 pm

*Trustees Schedule has been adjusted a bit to
allow Jeff ample time for recovery. Thank you,
for your patience & cooperation while we work
through it together. Here’s a suggested change
of duty for the time being. Please, talk and trade
as needed, and thank you, for your efforts to keep
our church and grounds safe & well-tended.
Jan. 2026 Chris Feb. Mark 2026 March 2026 Curtis

Local Church Leadership Training 2026
 Administrative Board, Tuesday, January 20
 Finance, Tuesday, January 20
 Lay Leader, Wednesday, January 21
 Trustees, Wednesday, January 21
 Staff Pastor Parish Relations (SPRC/PPRC), Thursday,
January 22
 Nominations / Leadership Development, Thursday, January 22
The workshop sessions will be via Zoom,
from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Central Standard Time.
An experienced Lay Person will facilitate each session,
along with a District Superintendent Representative.
The facilitators will help explain the “why” of our
committee ministry.

12/28/2025

Hopewell Happenings
Updated December 26, 2025
Coffee & Conversation Sundays, following worship service
Sunday School 3rd Sunday each month, 9:15 AM
Holy Communion first Sunday each month
Gold Crest Service, second Sunday each month, 2:30 PM
Welcome 2026!

 New worship time for 2026 @ 9:45, starting Jan. 4
 UMWF Sat. Jan 10, 10:00 @ Hopewell
 Secret Sisters begins, through May
 All Leaders Strategic Meeting, Jan. 31 More details TBA
 Pastor Makena’s office hours are Tuesdays 9:00 am - 3:00 pm

*Trustees Schedule has been adjusted a bit to
allow Jeff ample time for recovery. Thank you,
for your patience & cooperation while we work
through it together. Here’s a suggested change
of duty for the time being. Please, talk and trade
as needed, and thank you, for your efforts to keep
our church and grounds safe & well-tended.
Jan. 2026 Chris Feb. 2026 Mark March 2026 Curtis