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On March 4, 1894, a group of Danish Lutherans voted to form
a congregation here in Enumclaw. They had a vision of hope
and mission. They believed firmly in God's promises -
that was their hope. They also heard God's calling to share
the good news of God's grace with others - that was their
mission.
One hundred plus years later, we
celebrate their faith, and honor their commitment and
perseverance. We also thank the God who not only gave
them that hope and called them to that mission, but who
remained faithful to them throughout the years.
The people of Hope Lutheran Church are
God's people. We are a community of forgiven sinners
celebrating God's love for all the world. We are a
people whom God has sustained and blessed for a century of
hope and mission and we are a people with whom God will
continue to walk as we journey into the this century.
As we continue on our journey of faith
may we never lose our vision. May we continue to
celebrate God's love for us and may we never grow tired of
hearing about that love. May we also continue to hear
God's call to serve and may we never grow tired of touching
lives with the healing gift of love.
We go in peace to serve the Lord.
Thanks be to God!
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