Posts from August 2017

New 10:45 Sunday Service Start Time: FAQs

Q: What is the new service start time? A: 10:45 am. As before, the service will conclude around 11:45 am. Q: When does the change begin? A: Next Sunday, Sept. 3 (one week from tomorrow). Q: Can you remind me again why we are changing to 10:45? A: One of Hope’s 5 big next steps for this fall and beyond is to…

A New Kid’s Ministry Strategy

Hope’s Kid’s Ministry continues to make major strides in the following areas: safety for children, coaching for volunteers, team leadership, focused discipleship for children, and hospitality for new families. We are moving into the new ministry year with a fantastic new curriculum, high quality safety standards, and a clear focus on relational disciple-making among our children and volunteers. Beginning Sept. 1, Rachelle…

Worship Update & New 10:45 Sunday Service Start Time (beginning Sept. 3)

In 16 ½ months it will be Christmas Eve, 2018. Sanctuary lights are dim. Neighbors, family and guests join us for a celebration of Jesus’ incarnation. Each walks up the sidewalk and through the entrance to receive their candle. Children skipping past the shiny railings enjoying the aroma of already lit candles at the table, in the windowsills and across the stage.…