We try not to draw lines and live what we say,"ALL are welcome".
We are in El Paso's northeast, easily accessible from US 54, on the corner of Kenworthy and Sun Valley.
Our Christmas Eve service is early, 4 pm on the 24th of December, so that you can still enjoy your evening festivities. We don't have a Christmas day service but we will have "lessons and carols" on the 28th at 10 am. Come join us!
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Greetings New Hope Lutherans and Friends
“Tis the season…” humans often exclaim. What’s in the season for me?” Four suggestions…
First, Advent and Christmas are God’s way of including us in the Christmas message. God identifies with us, personally, as Jesus…born in a stable. Shivered in the cold. No room in the inn. Taught, lived and died among us. And then give us the hope of heaven…
Second, may I suggest that we each take a contemplative look at the manger scene that adorns our sanctuary. Angels, shepherds, Mary and Joseph gather around baby Jesus. Imagine YOURSELF there too! Because, we are all spiritually there! The Christmas message of God’s love embraces ALL.
Third, ask some internal questions. What is your place at the manger scene? Do you sense being loved and forgiven? And beyond… What can you do to help baby Jesus….be presented to the world?
Fourth, Behold! Sing carols, hear the messages. Let the mystic images of banners bolster our souls. Let the Christmas story in…
24 December 4 PM; Christmas Eve Service. 28 December, Lessons and Carols, candle lighting, adapted from British Army Chaplain, WW1. Communion Preface from 4th Century.
God loves each of us, thus New Hope brings Christmas blessings….
Here we go!
Interim Pastor Jeff Swanson
New Essay #7 is live. Persecutions! But Why?
Greetings New Hope Lutherans and Friends
For many years, I’ve been thinking about the history of “salvation” teachings in the Church, beginning amongst the first Christians. So, I’ve decided to write a series of short essays. Limited to 500 words each. Easy reads...click on the button to begin :)
If you are looking for a faith family we invite you to consider New Hope. Come as you are, we are imperfect people trying to follow Jesus! Wherever you are on your faith journey, there is a place for you here.
We welcome people from ALL walks of life! We try not to draw lines and live what we say, "ALL are welcome".
We are an ELCA congregation https://elca.org in the northeast part of El Paso, easily accessible from US 54, on the corner of Kenworthy and Sun Valley.
Come visit our YouTube Channel for live streaming services and video library of services.
Nevertheless, each person should live as a believer in whatever situation the Lord has assigned to them, just as God has called them. This is the rule I lay down in all the churches.
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