If you want to grow in your intimacy with and obedience to God, consistent reading and meditating on God’s Word is essential. While many good translations of God’s Word are available, the one I am most comfortable recommending to others is the English Standard Version (ESV). The ESV is the “essentially literal” translation that I read, study, meditate over, memorize and preach…
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Dana Yost leads a vital ministry at Hope that is based on prayer and the belief that Jesus can heal our emotional wounds when we work to identify the underlying issues and bring them before Him to experience his grace and truth. Read this brief and valuable summary of Prayer Ministry to learn more about it — either for yourself, or so you can…
The teenage years are a great time to figure out who we are. Am I an athlete, scholar, social activist, artist, nerd or something else? This year we celebrated Hope’s 15th birthday. At our leadership retreat in January, God clarified the “what?” piece of our identity as a church. What are we to do as we look toward this next ministry year…
The service on Feb. 22 has been cancelled due to the winter storm warning and travel alert that are issued through 5pm on Sunday. Enjoy a time of worship and prayer with your family, and stay safe and warm!
“We can’t fix her.” I couldn’t believe what I was reading. It was New Year’s Day, we had just finished dinner, and I was checking email on my phone. The message was from Leah’s daycare provider, telling me everything that was wrong with Leah and why I couldn’t bring her back. She wasn’t the easiest kid in the world, I knew that.…
MOPS is an international organization designed to help mothers of preschoolers during a challenging and often isolating season of life. When children are young, their needs are relentless, and it can be a draining and exhausting task just trying to keep up with them. Amy Thomas, the MOPS Coordinator at Hope, has a heart for moms and uses this ministry as a…
The service this morning has been cancelled due to heavy snow. Enjoy a time of worship and prayer with your family, and stay safe and warm!
We are grateful for consistently excellent leadership among our youth. Here’s a brief update on some recent and upcoming changes (see picture, left to right). While Dara Robertson will continue leading our students in worship, God is rearranging our men. On Feb. 1, Charlie M. Shakwa will transition from Youth Pastor to Missionary in Residence. This will allow Charlie to continue serving…
As we approach the end of 2014, we have much to celebrate and be thankful for. Take a moment to read this letter from Pastor Dean, Pastor Dan, and Anna McMichael. In addition to reflecting on the past year, we are also looking ahead to 2015 with joy and gratitude, and look forward to continuing the mission of providing hope in Jesus’…
Advent is a 4-week season that begins on the fourth Sunday before Christmas and continues through Christmas Day. “Advent” comes from a Latin word meaning “to come.” These four weeks provide an opportunity for us to focus on how we are to live between the two advents of Jesus Christ — his first coming two thousand years ago and his second coming…