Back from Honduras | A Missionary Trip Report from Kelsey Hoot!
Honduras was such an amazing experience! Thank you so much for your prayers and support! My team and I experienced many incredible “God moments,” and the Lord’s presence in Honduras deeply impacted our whole team. We grew together in our faith and became closely connected as a team. I am excited to share some highlights from the trip with you!
When we arrived in Honduras on May 27, we learned that the country hadn’t seen rain in over a year. The sky was brown and dusty with pollution and smoke. Because of the condition of the sky, airplanes were not allowed to land after a certain time due to lack of visibility. We also learned that our plane was the last to land before they started sending them to El Salvador, another country away! God definitely had us there for a reason! As a team, we felt very strongly that God wanted us to pray for rain for the people of Honduras. We prayed for him to water the earth and clear the sky so the sun would shine brightly again! After much prayer, on the third day of the trip, the sky opened up, and rain poured down! 
God answered our prayers so clearly and proved his power and faithfulness to be true. We danced and sang in the rain, praising him!! It rained every night after that, and we praised the Lord through worship and prayer many times. As we spoke with the Honduran people throughout our trip, we learned how they were also impacted greatly by the Lord’s provision of rain, whether they recognized it as his work or not. Now, the rain will forever have a deeper meaning for all of us, serving as a reminder of God’s faithfulness and sovereignty. Continue reading here…
ONLINE BUDGET VOTING | VISION & BUDGET MEETING LAST SUNDAY. Thank you to all who joined us after last week’s Sunday Service to review the 2024-2025 vision and budget for Hope! If you missed the meeting, please click here for the vision and budget packet.
After you have read/reviewed this document, please click here to vote online by tomorrow – Sunday, August 11.
WORSHIP SERVICE | SUNDAY AUGUST 11 | 9 AM. Join us tomorrow as Guest Speaker Dave Ward continues our August series on Prayer! If you are unable to join us in person, please visit the 9 a.m. livestream or view the sermon recording here. Also, sermon recordings are available online mid-day Monday.
WORSHIP MUSIC. We hope you have been enjoying the opportunity to listen to the songs for the upcoming service! Click here for the worship music playlist for August 11!
CHILDREN’S MINISTRY.
Children’s Church. We welcome all kids, ages 3 – 5th grade, to join us for Children’s Church after worship. We will be continuing our new series on prayer. This week, we will read a story about how God invites Queen Esther to be a part of his plan to save the Jews, and learn that we pray because God allows us to be involved in His work. Friendly reminder that Children’s Church will be meeting in the Upper Room to prepare for the preschool renovation in the Children’s Wing.
Babies and Toddlers. Children 0-3 years old are invited 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.
YOUTH. Hey students… Don’t forget!! We are meeting in the youth room this Sunday after the Service! Bring your questions and insights about the youth ministry. This is your chance to contribute to the future design of the ministry. We really want to know what you think! So…. make sure that you are there!!!!! Parents and grandparents, please inform any students who are not already aware. Also, Conner will meet with parents next Sunday, August 18 after the Service to listen to observations and dreams for your student’s and Hope’s youth ministry.
PRESCHOOL. The lease with Washington Park Early Learning Center has been finalized and signed so renovations in the West Wing will begin within a week or two. The construction company plans to complete the ADA and all upgrades prior to Christmas.
HOPE MEN’S CAMPING TRIP. Thanks to the men of all ages who united to camp and hike in the Rockies last month. This outdoor gathering was the perfect setting for having fun and getting to know each other better. A good time was had by all so keep your eyes open for another event like this at some point down the road!
OCC BAKE SALE. | THANK YOU! Last week’s operation Christmas Child second fundraiser of the year was a great success raising over $400 (!) to assist the ship costs of boxes to children worldwide! Thank you so much, Hope, for your baked goods, for volunteering to help Hope’s OCC Chair and Organizer Joan Thacker, and for purchasing these donated goods! Stay tuned for the next plan of action for this great giving effort!
HOPE GROUPS. 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.
GIVING. We thank God for the many households who give generously and consistently to Hope Church, resourcing us to fulfill Christ’s mission and vision in our community and around the world! You can give online here, by mailing a check to 1801 S. Logan St. Denver, CO 80210, or by using the offering boxes in the sanctuary.
FOOD BANK. Please consider donating non-expired dry and canned goods to The Community Ministry. All items can be placed in the collection basket in the foyer. Thank you, Hope!
HAVE A NEED? Your Hope family is here for you. If you need financial assistance, prayer or help in any other way, reach out to Tara Farrell.
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