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NEA Hymn-Sing and Organ Recital at Hope Lutheran Church – A Festival of Sacred Music

Join us for a joyful evening of sacred music and fellowship at Hope Lutheran Church in Batesville, Arkansas! On Sunday, June 8 at 4pm, we’re joining together for a Hymn-Sing and Organ Recital that will walk us through the festival half of the Church Year, celebrating the life of Christ through Scripture and song.

Featuring Special Guest Organists

We’re honored to welcome three talented organists who will lead us in music throughout the evening: Kristi Leckband, Malachi Heinecke, and Aaron Jackson.

Their performances will guide us through the seasons of Advent, Christmas, Epiphany, Lent, Easter, and Pentecost—each one reflected in beautiful hymns and organ works that draw us deeper into the story of our salvation in Christ.

Between congregational hymn singing, each organist will present pieces that highlight the rich traditions of sacred music and the theological depth embedded in the Church’s year.

Dinner and Fellowship

Following the music, a delicious dinner will be served, giving us a chance to enjoy fellowship with friends old and new. All are welcome—bring your family, friends, and neighbors for this uplifting evening.

Support Disaster Relief Through LERT

A free-will offering will be received during the event to support LERT (Lutheran Early Response Team). LERT provides practical assistance and the comfort of Christ to individuals and communities in our region affected by natural disasters. Your generosity will help bring hope and help to those in need.

📍 Hope Lutheran Church, Batesville, AR

📅 Sun., June 8, 4pm

🍽️ Dinner to follow the recital

💛 Free-will offering to benefit LERT

Come be encouraged by the beauty of sacred music, the joy of communal singing, and the fellowship of believers. We look forward to seeing you there!

Soli Deo Gloria!

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Born Again and Confirmed

Edith & her parents

We rejoice that God continues to enlarge His family! At the Great Vigil of Easter this past Saturday, All Saints’ Parish had the privilege of witnessing and participating in the new birth through water and the Word of Baby Edith, Iris, and Will in the Sacrament of Holy Baptism. God promises in His Word that through the washing of Holy Baptism, He joins us to the death and resurrection of Jesus (Rom. 6), causes us to be born again (John 3), saves us and causes us to become regenerate through the gift of the Holy Spirit (Titus 3), and cleanses us of all our sin (Eph. 5). We celebrate that these three children of God have received such precious and eternal gifts!

Baptism now saves you…through the resurrection of Jesus Christ.

1 Peter 3:21
Iris & Will

We also got to hear the public confession of Iris, Will, Brian, Megan, and Ethan and witness their confirmation in the holy catholic faith of their baptism. Jesus said, “Whoever confesses Me before men, I will also confess before My Father who is in heaven. But whoever denies Me before men, I will also deny before My Father who is in heaven.” These five were glad to boldly confess their faith and hope in Christ and in the gifts of forgiveness and life He gives through His holy Word and blessed Sacraments. Alleluia! Christ is risen!

Megan, Brian, Ethan, Iris, & Will

Almighty God, Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who brought these your servants to new birth by water and the Holy Spirit, freeing them from sin: send upon them O Lord, the Holy Spirit, the Paraclete; give them the spirit of wisdom and understanding, the spirit of counsel and fortitude, the spirit of knowledge and piety; fill them with the spirit of the fear of the Lord. Through Christ our Lord.

Prayer of Confirmation