God our Father
As we move toward a day set aside for celebrating fatherhood, we encourage you to consider what a grand, privileged opportunity we have to live our whole lives in the position of “child” with the perfect Father.
A father who not only protects and guides and arranges the details of our lives, but offers us a gift of resting in him. We are not asked to rely on self and be independent, we are asked to seek His strength and to find comfort as a child would riding in the backseat of a car knowing the driver (the father) is in full charge. A ride of looking out the window – knowing that we can trust in the safety of the trip, and the destination.
When we become anxious or worried, we are reminded that He takes care of the birds and the lilies. When we want our own way, He gently reminds us that even Jesus looked to his Father for The Father’s will to be done. When we are frightened, we are offered the confidence that he is our strength and our shield. A solid rock and a foundation – a protector.
This Father of ours is one to celebrate and be thankful for each and every day. How blessed we are to be called sons and daughters of a King that is so gentle and so in-tuned with every detailed desire of our hearts.
Rejoice, Hope Church, rejoice. Happy (upcoming) Father’s Day!
Becky Walker | Hope Communications Coordinator
SUNDAY SERVICE 9 AM | JUNE 20. Have you ever searched and searched for something and then you discovered that it was right in front of you all the time? In the book of John, many religious people had “searched the Scriptures” but totally missed that the words they studied were pointing to Jesus as the Christ and Messiah. Many of us do the same. We seek to learn and grow, but when Jesus arrives in our everyday lives we don’t recognize Him at all. Join us in person or online (live and recorded service) as Pastor Rob brings us a message entitled Missing Jesus from John 5:30-47.
COMMUNION. We will be participating in communion during our service this Sunday. In preparation, take some time this week to reflect on your relationship with Christ. Ask the Lord if there is anything hindering your relationship with him. Confess any sin that is brought to your attention. If you desire to take communion with us, be sure to receive your communion elements as you enter the Sanctuary on Sunday. If you are joining us online, please have your own elements ready at home.
HOPE KIDS.
- REGISTRATION FOR THIS SUNDAY. The Nursery and Sunday School class will be open this Sunday, June 20 (and all 1st and 3rd Sundays in June and July). Required registration for this week is here. The skybox is also available for families with toddlers and babies. Please reach out to Anna any time with questions.
- KID RESOURCES. For kids who are viewing the service from home.
- Print Ahead: Kids Page
- Kids Song: Love the Lord Your God
- KIDS COVID GUIDANCE. Current COVID-19 Guidance effective May 23, 2021
HOPE STUDENTS.
- CALENDAR UPDATES. Hope Students will not meet this Sunday (Father’s Day) or on July 4 (Independence Day). Enjoy time with your families!
- THIS SATURDAY: CHATFIELD TUBING. Join us for tubing and beach games at Chatfield Reservoir with New Denver students and leaders this Saturday, June 19 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Please RSVP to Arik.
FOOD BANK COLLECTION. Throughout June and July, we will be collecting canned fruit and vegetables for the Food Bank. Please consider donating. A collection basket is in the Foyer. Thank you!
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.
