Calendar of Events for This Week

Monday
- Knitting & Crochet ministry, 2 PM

Tuesday
- Men's Bible Study/Ellijay, 9 AM, Mike's Restaurant
- Ladies Bible Study, 12:15 

Wednesday
- Food Pantry, 8 AM-1 PM
- Choir rehearsal, 5:30 PM 

Thursday
- Quilters, 10 AM
- Co-ed Bible Study, 2 PM

Saturday
- Blessing of the Bikes, 9:30 AM


ANNOUNCEMENTS
 
Blessing of the Bikes/Christmas Toy Ride Our community Christmas gift appeal supports the local American Legion Christmas Toy Ride. We will continue collecting toys throughout November! Please donate unwrapped toys valued at $10 for boys and girls from birth through age 14. Collection boxes are located in the narthex. Cash gifts are also welcome! Please make checks payable to Hope Lutheran Church, with “Toy Ride” on the memo line. Our Evangelism Team and Men’s Group will host a Blessing of the Bikes (and Bikers) on Saturday, November 7, at 9:30 a.m. to kick off the Toy Ride and deliver collected gifts in preparation for the Legion Christmas party. The American Legion deeply appreciates your generosity and support for the children in our community!

Ye Old Funsters – November Outing
Join us on Friday, November 6, for a fun-filled afternoon of food, fellowship, and fall flavors! We will meet in the church parking lot at 11:30 AM to carpool to Papa’s Pizza, located at 9 Russell Drive in Ellijay, where we'll enjoy a delicious buffet featuring salad, pasta, and a variety of pizzas. After lunch, we’ll head to Reece’s Cider Co., located at 9110 GA-52 East in Ellijay, for a refreshing glass of apple cider and some wonderful conversation. Come enjoy good food, great company, and a little taste of fall!

Installation of Pastor Paula
Please join us on Sunday, November 15, at the 10:45 a.m. service for the installation of Pastor Paula. We look forward to celebrating this special occasion together as a congregation!

Thanksgiving Dinner
Join us on Sunday, November 22, 2026, as we gather in gratitude and fellowship! We will have one worship service at 10:00 AM, followed by a Thanksgiving Dinner in Founder’s Hall. Come celebrate the season of Thankfulness with your church family! More details to follow.

Prayer List Updates
If you have requested that you or someone else be added to our prayer list, please contact the church office monthly to let us know if the name should remain on the list. Please continue to keep us updated as prayer needs change.

A Quick Reminder
As you wrap up your meeting or activity in the church, please take a moment to make sure the lights are turned off and the doors are securely locked as you leave. Thank you for helping us care for our church home!

Pastor Paula’s Office Hours & Contact information
Monday: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Wednesday: 11:00 AM – After Choir Practice
Thursday: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Friday: Day Off
— If you have an emergency, please call. Saturday: Working from Home

Pastor Paula wants everyone to know that she is available when needed. Please feel free to reach out to her outside of regular office hours for pastoral needs or emergencies. Phone: 865-719-1292
Email: Pastor.elca.ellijay@gmail.com