Bulletin | November 9, 2024

Dear Hope,
In 1933 Oliver M. Freeman of the National Arboretum made the first controlled cross between a red and silver maple. Since the Freeman Maple (aka Autumn Blaze) combines some of the best features of both parents, namely solid structure, attractive form and showy fall colors from the red maple; and adaptability and rapid growth from the silver maple, it was identified as the hybrid to be planted when Park Community Church and Bethel Baptist Church merged in 1999 to birth Hope. Twenty-five years later, our previously barren east lawn is a destination for photographers, videographers, astonished stroller pushers and awestruck stroller passengers. This fall 5 neighbors went out of their way to tell me how glorious, amazing, and captivating Hope’s parkway is. May the One who created photosynthesis, hydration, soil, annual cycles, grafting and crossbreeding be glorified in the ongoing, faithful, quiet, long-term, persevering work that He alone can do.
Love,
Dean  

Dean Wertz | Lead Pastor

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WORSHIP WITH US! | SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 10 | 9 AM. This week one of Hope’s Elders Rob Cupp continues our new series with the sermon Why the Bible is Essential based on 2 Timothy 3:10-17. We look forward to seeing you tomorrow! If you are unable to gather with us in person, please visit the livestream or view the sermon recording here. Also, sermon recordings are available online mid-day Monday.

GRATEFUL WORSHIP! Enjoy the music line up for tomorrow! We will worship in theme of the amazing things that God has done and is doing for us! Click here to listen. 

HOPE GROUPS. Thank you **Harvard Gulch Hope Group** for assisting tomorrow in our Sunday Service! Hope Groups are an amazing way to connect to others, deepen your relationship with God, and discover there is a family here for you at Hope. If this sounds like something you are interested in, we’d love to have you join us! Click here for more information on all our Hope Groups. 

CHILDREN’S MINISTRY.
Children’s Church. This 2nd Sunday of November, kids ages 3 yrs old to 5th grade are invited to Children’s Church! We are continuing in our series on God’s Word. This week we will dive into the question, “How do begin to understand the Bible?”  We hope you’ll join us for fun games, teaching, music, and crafts as we interact with God’s Word to us!
Babies and Toddlers. Families with children 0-3 years old are invited to remain in the sanctuary or to use the baby sky box at any point during the service.
— For any questions regarding Children’s Ministry policies and procedures or interest in volunteering, please contact Becky Newquist. 

Turkey Bowl 2024. You are invited to join us for hot chocolate, donuts, and flag football on Thanksgiving morning (weather permitting) 9:30-11 a.m. in the northwest corner of Harvard Gulch Park. This annual tradition is fun for all ages! RSVP: please email Rebecca Wertz or text/call 303-601-2201.

Community Ministry Food Bank. Our local food ministry is in great need for the following items asap. Can you help? All items can be placed in the collection basket in the foyer. Thank you, Hope!
Needed:

• “dry” pie crust mix (Jiffy) 
• canned pumpkin