New Mini-Series Begins Sunday!
The message of Hebrews is clear: Jesus is better! He’s better than anyone or anything else we can put our faith in! But why was the author of Hebrews inspired to share this message? Why did the church who received it need to hear it? Some members of the church were persevering and holding firmly to their faith and some of them were drifting and falling away from it, but all of them needed this reminder that Jesus is better and an explanation of how he’s better. They needed it so all of them would persevere in their faith even when it was difficult, even when drifting away from it was easier. We need this message for the same reasons. Are you holding firmly to your faith? Are you falling away from it? Over the next six-weeks a variety of preachers will encourage you to persevere by God’s grace because, truly, Jesus is better!
9 AM SUNDAY WORSHIP | JUNE 18. This Sunday, Executive Pastor Arik Stewart will share a message entitled Persevere in Faith from Hebrews 1:1-2:4. If you are unable to join us in person, please visit the 9 a.m. livestream or view the recording here.
BAKE SALE FOR THE HOOT FAMILY. Bake Sale next Sunday June 25 before and after church to help send the Hoot Family to Hope Heals Camp. People can still sign up to contribute baked goods at the welcome booth. Kids are especially encouraged to bake a favorite treat (with their parents) to support a friend in Children’s ministry. Reach out to Becky Newquist with any questions.
HOPE GROUPS. The Sunday’s Service will be hosted by the Aurora Hope Group. Thank you Platt Park for helping and serving! 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.
–This 3rd Sunday of the month, the nursery is available for children ages 0-3 years old. Our younger ones get to enjoy a time of play, music, and story.
–Kids, 3 years old – 5th grade are invited to participate together in Children’s Church. Please join us as we learn about how God, the Father, speaks to us through His Son, Jesus in Hebrews 1:1-6.
–We will also be celebrating our earthly dads with a special Father’s Day craft.
–For more information about Hope’s Children’s Ministry, please contact Becky Newquist.
YOUTH. This summer we will be following a new series during youth group: Alpha Youth.
Alpha is designed to help students answer life’s toughest questions about our faith and culture. Each youth group we will be watching a video, having a discussion, and enjoying snacks and games together! Traveling over the summer? No worries! You can watch the Alpha videos at home to keep up with the conversation happening at Hope.
–This week, since we won’t be having youth group, click this link to watch the second session of Alpha Youth on your own and get excited for starting this series next week!
THANK YOU | HOPE PARK SERVICE PROJECT.
We would like to extend an enormous thank-you to everyone who stayed after service last week to help out in Hope Park! We accomplished an huge amount of weeding, raking, sweeping and cleaning up the edges of the landscaped areas. We laid all the mulch we had, and the completed areas look fresh and renewed! While there is still more work to be done before summer’s end, having so many hands made a big difference in beautifying these areas. If you are interested in volunteering any additional hours during the week or on weekends outside of Sunday mornings, feel free to send an email to Arik, and he would be happy to coordinate with you. 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.
SERIES STUDY GUIDE. To purchase a copy of The Story (to accompany our Knowing God church-wide Series), click here: Printed Version | Ebook Version.
HELP REQUESTED | FOOD BANK DONATIONS. There is a high demand for food from our Food Bank right now. They write, “We have empty shelves at Community Ministry and at our warehouse that are ready to be filled. Non-perishable, practical food such as soup, vegetables, peanut butter, jelly, tuna, tomato products, pasta and rice are highly desired.” Please consider donating at this important time. Items can be brought to the collection basket in the Foyer.
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 Arik.
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