Dear Hope,
We believe Jesus guides His people into newly imagined meadows today as he did for our ancient friends along Galilee’s shores in the first century. His path is available to all who will ask, wait and listen. So, asking and patiently listening has been our church’s role this spring and summer. As promised, our Enthroned Jesus has been fulfilling His role by opening our souls to living ideas from the Bible and transforming our frustrations with the status quo into motivation to be a part of His prevailing-church future. Kindly, He has given us 5 vivid images for our upcoming ministry year (Sept. ’23 through Aug. ’24).
It is my privilege to share that over the next 5 Sundays we will be reading and meditating on the Biblical writings, imagining the pictures we have received and considering how each of us can ask the Holy Spirit to blow like the wind that we may be lifted and empowered to see all 5 come to be. I hope you will join us this Sunday at 9 a.m. as we begin week 1 of 5 under the banner, “Imagine a Church that Blesses Kids.”
With Curiosity and Love,
Dean
Dean Wertz | Lead Pastor
9 AM SUNDAY WORSHIP | AUGUST 20. It’s tough for children to walk closely with Jesus in our present world. And, It’s especially challenging for parents to answer the new questions and navigate the surprises involved in raising young souls in 2023. Hope Church, we have been summoned by Jesus to love, encourage, support and bless the children in our community. Join us this Sunday to consider the priority Jesus placed on children and lift up prayers of blessing, at the start of the new school year, over our children, school staff and parents! Lead Pastor Dean Wertz brings us a message titled Imagine a Church that Blesses Kids from Mark 10:13-16. If you are unable to join us in person, please visit the 9 a.m. livestream or view the recording here.
THIS SUNDAY! SCHOOL SUPPLY DRIVE. Let’s bless our neighbors! Children’s Ministry is collecting school supplies to donate to a local elementary school that serves a range of needs. As you are out running errands in the next week, please consider grabbing an extra box of crayons, pack of glue, set of scissors, or even a backpack. Items can be dropped off in the “School Supply” basket next to the “Food Bank” baskets in the foyer by Sunday August 20. A school supply list organized by grade for Asbury Elementary is posted on the cork board above the baskets for additional supply ideas.
HOPE GROUPS. The Sunday’s Service will be hosted by the Young Adults Hope Group. Thank you Young Adults! If you’ve been thinking about joining a Hope group, we’d love to connect with you! Click here for more information.
CHILDREN’S MINISTRY.
CHILDREN’S CHURCH – This 3rd Sunday of the month, kids ages 3 years old – 5th grade are invited to a special “Back to School Blessing”. We will gather for a half hour in the Children’s Wing to fellowship and share feelings and hopes for this new school year. We will then return to the sanctuary at 9:45 to participate in a time of prayer and blessing with our intergenerational church family.
NURSERY for children ages 0-2 is available this Sunday and every 1st and 3rd Sundays of each month. On the 2nd, 4th, and 5th Sundays, families with young children are invited to remain in the sanctuary or utilize the baby skybox to participate in the service with added privacy.
Kids Pool Party – Let’s wrap up the summer together with a splash! Children’s Ministry Families are invited to a Pool & Pizza Party on Friday, August 25, 4:30 – 6:30 p.m. @ the Wories’ Pool! This event is weather-permitting. Please RSVP by Aug 23 with number of adults + kids, and any dietary restrictions.
YOUTH. Thank you so much to everyone who helped us to pray over and send Chase Cupp off to college with encouragement and a full spirit! There’s no Youth Group this Sunday, but join us again on Sunday, August 27 from 10:15 to 11:15 a.m. in the Youth Room.
Also – join us for Laser Tag Night on Friday, September 1 from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. here at Hope Church! We’ll have plenty of equipment for you to bring all your friends to play. We’ll have pizza, music, games, and tons of fun as we kick-off the school year! RSVP with Tara if you plan on attending.
NEXT MINISTRY YEAR VISION / BUDGET. We thank God for giving our leaders direction for our ministry priorities and finances this next ministry year. If you missed our vision and budget presentation this past Sunday, you can view the video recording, beginning at minute 49, here and you can access our vision letter, proposed budget, and Ministry Year 2024 Vision & Budget Ballot. Please prayerfully consider our vision and budget, complete the input request, and submit it by email, mail (1801 S Logan St, Denver, CO 80210), or the giving boxes in the sanctuary by Sunday, August 27. Paper copies are available at the Info Booth in the sanctuary. Thank you!
FINANCIAL UPDATE. For more information about our financials, See NEXT MINISTRY YEAR VISION / BUDGET. If you have questions about our financials, please contact our Executive Pastor Arik Stewart or any of our Elders.
UPDATED FOR AUGUST: FOOD BANK IN NEED. The local Community Ministry is in need of these specific items. mac & cheese, tomato products, soup, stuffing, pie crust mix, evaporated milk, gravy packets, cake, frosting, boys clothes (6 and under), diapers (size 7), plastic grocery bags.Please consider donating at this important time. Items can be brought to the collection basket in the Foyer.
JOIN THE WORSHIP TEAM! The worship team would like to have more vocalists consider joining the group. Practices are Thursday evenings and female voices are especially welcome to balance the worship team. We’d love to sing with you! Please contact Joel Noble if interested and thank you!
7 PM THURSDAY WORSHIP | ALL INVITED. Calling all those who love to sing and/or play instruments! We are now gathering every Thursday in the Sanctuary from 7 – 9 p.m. Joel Noble, will be bringing extra instruments and offer casual lessons for those who want to learn to play guitar/ukulele/bass/mandolin/etc! During this time the worship team will also practice for Sunday mornings. Bring your instruments and your favorite worship songs in mind. Some weeks we may even enjoy a meal all together. No RSVPs are required. If you have any questions, please email Joel.
HAVE A NEED? Your Hope family is here for you. If you need financial assistance, please contact Pastor Arik. For prayer or help in any other way, reach out to Tara Farrell.
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