NEEDED: WORSHIP VOCALISTS!
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.
9 AM SUNDAY WORSHIP | JULY 2. Whether you grew up going to church, or found Jesus later in life, there are always moments we learn something about our faith that feels upsetting, difficult, and confusing. Scripture is not always immediately clear and there are passages and ideas that feel contradictory. In church we also hear many different voices and opinions from many different leaders – maybe even those who are trying to lead us astray. In short, as a Christian, it can be hard to know who to trust. In the next installment of our Hebrews series, Ministry Coordinator Tara Farrell brings us a message titled Jesus is the Better Priest as we explore some difficult questions of faith and exalt Christ as the ultimate and trustworthy priest! If you are unable to join us in person, please visit the 9 a.m. livestream or view the recording here.
HOPE GROUPS. The Sunday’s Service will be hosted by the Young Adults Hope Group. Thank you Young Adults 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.
CHILDREN’S CHURCH & NURSERY. There WILL be Children’s Church for children 3 yrs old – 5th grade, and the Nursery is available for children 0-3 yrs old this holiday weekend! Kids, please join us for a fun 4th of July lesson on the gift of freedom and our citizenship in heaven.
HIKE @ ROXBOROUGH. Monday, July 10 9:00 a.m. Kids, parents, families, ALL are welcome for a group hike and picnic at Roxborough State Park. We will meet at the Visitor’s Center at 9:00 a.m. and venture out on a trail accessible for all abilities. Contact Becky to RSVP or with any questions.
YOUTH. Thank you so much to the students who enjoyed a spontaneous field trip for youth group last week! This is coming Sunday is July 4 weekend, so there will be no youth group but we look forward to seeing you again on Sunday, July 9th! Come prepared to enjoy snacks, a video, and discussion – this week’s topic is The Cross: Why Did Jesus Die? Traveling over the summer? No worries! You can watch last week’s the Alpha video at home to keep up with the conversation happening at Hope.
FINANCIAL UPDATE. As we continue to thank God for his provision through generous gifts and savings, we are acknowledging our present and ongoing financial deficit, and collectively seeking God’s direction for decreasing our reliance on savings. If, as you pray for Hope, you have any insights to contribute during this collaborative process, please share your ideas with one of our Elders (Jay Oertli, Dan Kaskubar, John Shanks, Rob Cupp or Dean Wertz). If you have questions about our financials, please contact our Executive Pastor Arik Stewart or any of our Elders.
HAVE AN HOUR OR TWO TO HELP OUTSIDE AT HOPE? We had a great start recently in beautifying Hope Park and the outside grounds of our property. There is still more work to be done before summer’s end! If you are interested in volunteering during the week or on weekends outside of Sunday mornings, feel free to send an email to Tara, and she would be happy to coordinate with you. Thank you so much!
FOOD BANK DONATIONS NEEDED. 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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