Dear Hope,
Our Advent Journey began last Sunday and will continue through the four Sundays leading up to Christmas. Advent is a Latin word meaning, “coming” so through the centuries and around the world, many in the Christian Church honor this period of preparation for to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ at Christmas while also anticipating His future next coming in glory. This Advent, we are meditating on Jesus as incarnate which means “God in flesh” and considering various implications of this divine phenomenon. Join us for the four Sundays of Advent as well as any or all of the special gatherings throughout December including our Children’s Christmas Presentation during the 9 a.m. service on Sunday 12/18; Christmas Eve at 6 p.m. on Saturday 12/24; and for the Senior Ladies, the Christmas Luncheon on Tuesday 12/13 (see details below).
May God bless us all as we abide in the One who comes near!
Love,
Dean
Lead Pastor | Dean Wertz
2ND SUNDAY OF ADVENT | DECEMBER 4 | 9 AM. Not all religions are the same. Nor are all “gods.” During the Christmas Season, we celebrate the incarnation of the All Mighty, King of Kings and Lord of Lords. When He “became flesh” it revealed to us who God The Father is and how He loves, relates to and cares for us. As a result, the Incarnation is the reason we can sing “Joy to the World, the Lord has come!” This Sunday is the Second Sunday of Advent, Hope’s four-week journey toward the celebration of Jesus’ birth. One of Hope’s Elders, Rob Cupp, will continue our Advent series with a message entitled Incarnation: The Character and Glory God Revealed. Join us at 9 a.m. Sunday and In addition to gathering together, we offer our Service livestream and a full Service recording here.
HOPE GROUPS. This Sunday’s Service will be hosted by the Harvard Gulch Hope Group – thank you! If you’ve been thinking about joining a group, we’d love to connect with you! Click here for more information.
CHRISTMAS LUNCHEON FOR SENIOR WOMEN & FRIENDS. 
During this beautiful and joyful Christmas season we remember and rejoice at the birth of our Savior! What a wonderful opportunity to gather in person for this year’s Christmas Luncheon! You are invited to enjoy a delicious “all you can eat” meal with us at Golden Corral Restaurant on Tuesday, December 13 at 11:30 a.m. Golden Corral is located at 3677 South Santa Fe Drive, Englewood 80110. A private room is reserved and Hope will be covering tax and gratuity. Please sign up at the Information Booth in the Sanctuary or text/call Marti Oertli at 720-220-2224 to RSVP. We look forward to a special and delightful time to share our love and our hearts while enjoying a great meal together! You won’t want to miss this special holiday event with old and new friends! See you December 13 at Golden Corral!
CHILDREN’S CHURCH. All children, ages 2-5th grade are invited and encouraged to participate in Children’s Church this 1st Sunday of December. We will begin each gathering of Advent with a short Advent devotional and then switch gears to preparing for the upcoming Christmas Program. For more information about Children’s Ministry, please contact Becky Newquist.
ADDITIONAL CHILDREN’S CHOIR & CHRISTMAS PLAY REHEARSAL. The next two weeks, Sunday the 4th and 11th, all kids in Children’s Ministry are requested to stay for an additional 45 minutes (10:00 – 10:45 a.m.) to practice for the Christmas program. Snacks will be provided!
PARENTS IN PRAYER. Parents in Prayer meets this Wednesday 9:00 – 10:30 a.m.in the Children’s Wing Family Room. Monthly prayer times will continue the 1st Wednesday of every month at the same time. Any parent or spiritual parent interested in joining together with others to intercede on behalf of our kids are invited! Childcare will be provided.
CHRISTMAS PROGRAM. The children of Hope will be putting together a Christmas program that will be shared during our Sunday service, December 18! Mark your calendars and prepare your hearts to be delighted by the telling of the birth of our Savior through the children’s narration and theatrical interpretation. The Children’s Choir will also be leading the congregation in some traditional Christmas carols.
HAVE A NEED? Your Hope family is here for you. If you need prayer, financial assistance, or help in any other way, please reach out to Pastor Jay here.
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