FEBRUARY 11 | 9AM WORSHIP. As those who have tasted that the Lord is good, how should we respond when we are being accused, persecuted, hurt or despised? The difficult answer is to bless those who are doing evil to you! The apostle Peter shares from a life of following Jesus how to do this in 1 Peter 3. Having the gentle…
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Dear Hope,As our Elder Chairman, Dan Kaskubar, explained, I will begin a 6-week Sabbatical this Monday, February 5. Rebecca and I wish to thank our loving and supportive elders, kind and hardworking staff, trustworthy preaching team and all of you for this opportunity for renewal. We will pray for you and look forward to returning briefly for the service to thank God for…
JANUARY 28 | 9AM WORSHIP. The believers Peter was writing to were experiencing persecution and rejection from the world and culture around them. They had been dispersed throughout the ancient world and were living as exiles in foreign lands. Peter understood persecution and rejection, as he had personally been beaten, threatened, punished, and put in prison for preaching the Word of God.…
JANUARY 21 | 9AM WORSHIP. What can you do when you feel overwhelmed by the chaos around? On Sunday, January 7, we discovered Jesus’ guidance in 1 Peter 1:1-2 to meditate on God’s grace and peace. Join us this Sunday as we discover a second insight to help us remain peaceful within and gentle toward others from 1 Peter 1:3-25! Pastor Dean…
WEATHER UPDATE | JANUARY 14 | 9AM WORSHIP. Service Simplified Due to Cold Temps Due to the sub-zero temperatures, windchills and icy road conditions throughout metro Denver we will give our staff and volunteers the morning off by simplifying and shortening our typical Sunday service tomorrow January 14. Rebecca and I will be at the church to greet and facilitate an informal…
JANUARY 7 | 9AM WORSHIP. What does faithfulness in this 2024 election year look like amid our diverse, divided and chaotic world? What should you say or not say when others declare ideas that are opposed to God’s ways revealed in the Bible? How should you love your neighbor, co-worker or classmate when they are openly hostile toward Christ? A first-century-bold proclaimer…
Dear Hope,Thank you for abiding in Jesus, loving one another, serving neighbors and investing in Hope throughout 2023 The final day of this year is a day of worship, Sunday December 31. In light of this special close to 2023, I encourage you to Join us at 9 a.m. this Sunday for our final service of the year which will focus on…
The Season I Love to RepeatBy, Sharon Withers Today, as I write this, is gray and overcast, a perfect Winter day, quiet and still. The trees, stripped to the bones, show off their true structure, emphasized by the hoarfrost. Nature is resting and awaiting the advent of spring. The Church celebrates seasons as well, and Advent may be my favorite. It is…
Thank you to everyone (near and far!) who participated in our Giving Tree to bless 3 families in need at Asbury Elementary school this Christmas! Collectively, we gifted 12 special gifts for children, and 8 gift cards to cover the cost of a Christmas meal for the families. The light of Jesus shines brightly through your time and generosity. The PTO at…
THERE’S STILL TIME TO PARTICIPATE IN OUR CHRISTMAS GIVING TREE! If you are looking for an opportunity to bless kids in a local school this Christmas season, please stop by our Giving Tree in the foyer. There you will find ornaments labeled with a gift or gift card for a specific child or family at Asbury Elementary, who otherwise might go without…