WORSHIP MINISTRY TRANSITION
Dear Hope,
After 18 months of faithful service as our Interim Worship Leader, Jamie Walker will pass leadership to Scott Newquist, who will begin serving as Hope’s Worship Leader on September 1.
Jamie has served Hope with steadiness, humility, and love for Jesus. In addition to leading worship most Sundays, she helped develop a rotational approach that has brought Kelsey, Angelica, Runner, and more recently Scott into regular worship leadership. Jamie has brought vision, stability, and encouragement; coached volunteers; worked closely with our tech ministry; and helped us worship each week with faithfulness and joy.
Scott and his wife, Kristi, began attending Hope in October 2025, and Scott began leading worship once a month in December 2025. Scott has served as a worship leader for more than 25 years, and after several months of prayer, we sense God’s guidance and timing in this transition.
We are deeply grateful for Jamie’s leadership and excited to welcome Scott into this new role. Please join us in thanking Jamie for her faithful service and praying for Scott and Kristi as they step into this next season of worship leadership at Hope.
Dean
Dear Hope Family,
I wanted to share some words of encouragement on the upcoming transition to Scott Newquist. I have been blessed to have served as the Interim Worship Leader at Hope for the last 18 months. While I’ve served for a significant time, Dean and I always shared the intention to wait patiently on the Lord’s timing to find a long term fit for Hope’s worship leader, and I am confident in Scott taking on this role in partnership with Kristi.
It is amazing how God works behind the scenes in our lives, and I have seen God at work within this transition for all parties involved. We are called as believers to fully trust even when the answers are not clear, or the answer takes a while. We know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose. Romans 8:28
I would encourage us to join in prayer for Scott and Kristi as they take on this new position. May God bless them in this new role. And May He be ever present at Hope.
Jamie
Dear Hope Family,
I am so grateful to serve as Worship Leader at Hope. As I prayed about stepping into this role, I kept coming back to this: I love Jesus and my heart’s desire is to create space where we can cultivate a deeper love for Him together. My hope is that every time we gather, our eyes would be fixed on Christ, and we can worship Him in spirit and in truth.
This past year has been challenging for Kristi and me. Yet through it all, God has been faithful. His faithfulness is what gives us confidence as we begin this new chapter. Thank you for welcoming us so warmly. It is an honor to serve at Hope, and I’m excited to see what God has in store as we worship Him, together!
Scott
Please join us in prayer for Jamie, Scott and the whole worship ministry team as we walk through this transition together. Pray that God would continue to guide Hope’s worship ministry, strengthen those who serve and help our church family fix our eyes on Christ as we continue to worship Him in spirit and in truth.
WORSHIP SERVICE @ 9AM. Join us for a great day of worship! One of Hope’s Elders Rob Cupp brings us a message entitled Rejoicing in Faithful Obedience from Acts 5:12-42. As a reminder, the Sunday Service is available via livestream and the sermon is posted online on Monday.
Pastoral Needs.
Dean is on vacation until August 27. If a pastoral need arises, please reach out to Hope Elders Rob Cupp or Dan Kaskubar or Administrative Assistant Aubrey Melton.
Did you Know?
Each week a different Hope Group (or Staff/Elders) arrive early on Sunday morning and assist with set up and greeting (among many other important jobs to make Hope Sunday’s so special? If you have been a part of this ministry – thank you! This week we are blessed by the YOUTH GROUP! If you see these great young kids around on Sunday – be sure to thank them! If you’d like to be involved in a Hope Group – Click here!
Vision & Budget Input – Thank You! Many thanks to those who participated in the voting for Hope’s upcoming year of vision & budget. Results will be shared in the August 23 Sunday Service.
5-7 PM SUNDAY NIGHT YOUTH GROUP – NEW SCHEDULE! August 23 kicks off Fall Youth Group at Hope! Questions? Email Conner.
CHILDREN’S MINISTRY.
Children’s Church. Children’s Church. Kids in preschool through 5th grade – You are invited to Children’s Church this week as we return to our study in the book of Acts. This Sunday we will be learning from the apostles what amazing things can come from trials when we trust and obey God.
Babies and Toddlers – At any point before or during the Sunday Service, the Baby Sky Box is available for caregivers and their babies and toddlers.
For any questions regarding Children’s Ministry policies and procedures or interest in volunteering, please contact Becky Newquist.
4th Annual Asbury School Supply Drive
TOMORROW – Sunday, August 16 is the deadline to turn in backpack supplies.
It’s that time of year again, where Hope gets to support our local elementary school in easing the stress of the start to the school year for families in need! This year, each Hope Group will be sponsoring a backpack in addition to a church-wide collection. If you are in a Hope Group, be on the lookout for an email from your Hope Group leader for the supply list for your group’s backpack. If you are not a part of a Hope Group, you can still participate by signing up to donate supplies at the welcome booth starting this Sunday. For questions or to sign up remotely, contact Becky Newquist. Thank you for your support, Hope!
Children’s Ministry Backyard Movie Night
Hotdogs and fixings served at 5:30 pm
Movie begins at 6:30 pm
Evening concludes at 8:30 pm
RSVP: Becky Newquist
FINANCIAL UPDATE. Thank you to so many who are giving consistently to Hope! For those who have recently joined our community and/or are curious about giving to Hope, you can give online here, mail a check to 1801 S. Logan St. Denver, CO 80210 or use an offering box in the back of the Sanctuary. May God richly bless all of you who pray, serve, encourage and give to equip Hope to help more people abide in Jesus throughout Metro Denver and around the world.
Ministry Fund
September 2025 – August 2026
Facility Fund
September 2025 – August 2026
HOPE GROUPS. 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.
COMMUNITY MINISTRY FOOD BANK. Our local food ministry is accepting any pantry foods with a shelf life that has not expired. Can you help? 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, please reach out to Rebecca Wertz.
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