HOPE AT HOME. Click here for the Hope at Home Pentecost Sunday service from last week. Join us this Sunday for a message from Lead Pastor Dean Wertz from Romans 8:18-27.
HOPE AT HOME KIDS.
— Print ahead: Holy Spirit Activity Packet
— Extra Craft for before or after Hope at Home: Holy Spirit Windsock Craft
— Parents, The Kids Ministry Leadership Team is continuing to pray for each of you and for each of your children. Please let us know at any time if you have a specific prayer request for your child. We would be honored to stand with you in prayer on behalf of your kids, who we love and miss so much! Email Anna McMichael at any time.
YOUTH. We will continue to meet the 2nd through 5th Wednesdays of the month at 6:30 p.m. via Zoom! Questions? Contact Arik Stewart
GIVING. Thank you for continuing to support Hope as we adjust and expand in new and creative ways through our ministries in Denver and our missionary partnerships around the world. If you typically give via our offering boxes and would like to continue giving via mail, please contact Arik Stewart who can send you stamped return envelopes. Alternatively, click here to connect with our online giving option and click here to view our April financial snapshot. Due to several recent extra gifts to our “benevolence” fund we have been able to care for and help several households during this difficult season.
HAVE A NEED? Your Hope family is here for you with a variety of resources available in your time of need! If you need prayer, submit your request here. If you have had an income disruption, submit a request for transitional financial assistance here. If you have any other need that Hope may be able to assist with, click here to set up a phone or video meeting with one of our staff.
HOPE GROUPS. Group leaders and members are connecting and caring for one another in various creative ways. If you are not in a Hope Group and would like to be, click here.
SHARING HOPE
Hope Community Church is dedicated to the service of Jesus through caring and loving others. We would like to share encouraging stories of happenings within the church and in the lives of our church family. Please consider contributing to Sharing Hope by emailing us news that we may include below. Thank you!
HOPE MISSIONS: Denver Rescue Mission | A Testimony
Hope is so thankful that God has given us a partnership with the Denver Rescue Mission. They minister through specialized life-changing programs, and Ed Creecy, the son of Dorothy Creecy’s (a long-time beloved member of the Hope family), has benefitted greatly from the rehab program. Below is his story.
“Today is my 58th birthday. I want to thank Jesus first, and then my dear mother, Dorothy Creecy, now in heaven with the Father. Thanks also to Pastor Dean for informing me about the Denver Rescue Mission.
I had issues when I was a child that led me to become an alcoholic and a drug addict. For 30 years, I tried to kill the pain of the past. I hit rock bottom, and thank God my Mom knew I needed tough love. She kicked me out of the house, and it was then Pastor Dean told me about the Denver Rescue Mission. I knew at that time that I was going to die if I didn’t get some help.
I began the Denver Rescue Mission program at Harvest Farm, and soon after, I found God. I was baptized, earned a GED, and specialized in driver’s training. I ushered at my church in Fort Collins for 2 years and I did volunteer work any time I could. I graduated in 13 months.
After that I had my own painting business, attending church regularly while having a part-time job at Harvest Farm. My dear angel Mom died on October 11, 2018. I was there with her when she passed. Very soon after my birth mother called me for the first time in my life. The Father took my Mom to be with Him and within a 5 minute period gave me my birth Mom. God is so amazing, and I’m thankful for everything – the past, the present, and the future. Thank you, Father God, and thank you Mom and Pastor Dean. And I want to thank God for the Denver Rescue Mission, and all they continue to do for people like me. John 10:7-11 says it all – Follow the good Shepherd and you’ll have the best life you can have.”
Truly, Ed Creecy
MISSIONARIES. Please continue to pray for our ministry partners around the world who are facing unique challenges in this difficult time.
STAYING IN TOUCH. If you would like to reach out to some of Hope’s Seniors (those who may not have access to computers or who would enjoy some remote company), please consider making phone calls! For more information contact Pastor Jay.
SHARING HOPE CREATIVELY. As you know each weekend Hope at Home can now be viewed from all over the world. Consider sharing the service link address with friends and family who may be encouraged during this isolated time. If someone you know would like to be added to our email communication list, please fill out the form below. It’s even possible to share the service through a phone call. Two households are currently doing this so that others without wifi access are able to listen to the church service!