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Join us for worship this Sunday as we conclude the sermon series “Every Thought Captive”. In Every Thought Captive, we will find the tools we need to get our thoughts into submission so we can live a fuller and more joy-filled life.
What you think about creates your attitudes, governs your emotions, determines your behavior, shapes your relationships, and ultimately defines your life. But armed with God’s wisdom and fresh truth about brain health, you can take control over your thoughts and embrace the full and flourishing life you long for.
This Sunday’s sermon is entitled
“Think About These Things”
based on various passages from the book of Numbers.
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View the service online on Sundays at 10:15 am on YouTube. |
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Dear Hephatha Family,
Have you ever wanted to learn how to pray with greater confidence? Have you ever felt like you just aren’t “good” at praying, or struggled to find the right words? I know that I have. Do you long to become more comfortable and effective in praying for your loved ones, your community, and those in need?
If any of those questions resonate with you, I invite you to join us on Saturday, October 17th, from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm for a transforming Prayer Seminar. We are honored to welcome Pastor Chris Paavala—pastor, author, and lifelong student of prayer—who will guide us in developing a rich, meaningful prayer life rooted in God’s grace.
Following the morning instruction, we will close our time with a brief, prayer walk in our local community, putting into practice what we’ve learned as we cover our neighborhood in prayer.
This seminar is offered on a donation basis so that everyone can participate. Come with an open heart, and let us grow together in this privilege and exciting invitation of talking with our Heavenly Father.
In Christ—always the best place to be,
Pastor Arthur
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Prayer Seminar
featuring Rev. Chris Paavola
Saturday, October 17 | 9:00 am to 12:00 pm
REFORMATION OF PRAYER
Have you ever struggled to pray consistently? Or to pray bigger prayers? Or to… simply pray?
Join Pastor Chris Paavola on Saturday, October 17th at Hephatha Lutheran Church from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm for a Reformation of Prayer!
During this workshop, you’ll not only consider the power and importance of prayer, but you’ll also learn innovative techniques to help you make a priority of prayer. It’s a powerful day for you and your church!
Chris Paavola is the Senior Pastor at St. Mark Lutheran Church in Battle Creek, Michigan and the creator of
Pray for Your Church, a ministry dedicated to helping people grow in prayer.
Please RSVP below so we know how much food to get for lunch!
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Retirement or Repositioning
featuring Rev. Dr. Jim Elmore
Sunday, November 8 | 11:30 am
Join us for a meaningful Sunday with Pastor Jim Elmore, who will preach at both services and lead a conversation about retirement—better understood as repositioning for God’s ongoing purpose in your life.
This is a day of wisdom, encouragement,
and renewed vision.
Pastor Jim Elmore recently retired from Trinity Lutheran Church in Anaheim Hills, CA, where he served for forty years. Jim’s great passion in life has been taking people into different locations and situations to allow God to love and serve through them, and to give them new hearts and eyes for people.
RSVP below!
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Children’s and
Youth Ministries |
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45Faith
4th and 5th Grade Youth Group
4th and 5th grade youth group, also called 45Faith, will begin in the new year of 2027!
Join us on, most of, the third Sundays of the month from 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm.
- January 24, 2027
- February 21, 2027
- March 21, 2027
- April 18, 2027
- May 16, 2027
- June 13, 2027
Questions? Contact Bonnie Hicks at bhicks@hephatha.net
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Middle School Youth Group
Middle school youth group is for 6th, 7th, and 8th graders and will be every Friday from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm.
Questions? Contact Bonnie Hicks at bhicks@hephatha.net
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High School Youth Group
High School youth group is every Wednesday from 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm.
Join us for a Biblical discussion on topics like Racism, Money, Mourning, Heaven and Hell and more.
Questions? Contact Bonnie Hicks at bhicks@hephatha.net
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Prayer Gatherings
Join with your fellow congregation members in prayer each week for support and encouragement.
We meet in the Sanctuary on Sundays at 8:00 am and on the first Thursdays of the month at 6:30 pm.
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Foundations:
Membership Class
Foundations class is open to those who are long-time members, not-so-long-time members, as well as those who would like to make Hephatha their church home.
This study will highlight some of Lutheranism’s key distinctions that help us see Jesus, the Bible, our calling, and our mission more clearly.
Interested in becoming a church member?
Contact Pastor Andrews to find a time that works for you at aandrews@hephatha.net.
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