Bulletin | May 26, 2022

May 26, 2022
Hope Church
Bulletin

Dear Hope,

In light of Tuesday’s tragedy within Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas; we feel deep sorrow for the victims and their families; anger toward the shooter; dismay with many factors that contributed to this and other similar assaults; concern for students and teachers everywhere; gratitude for those who acted to protect; and a sense of duty among all facilitators of gatherings everywhere to prepare and when needed enact protection. While we will soon provide an update on our church’s ever-improving safety and security plans at all levels of escalation, today I am writing to share how I, as your brother in Christ, am praying. May God bless all who are directly affected by this and similar tragedies around the world.

Love,

Dean

Father, we mourn with you and with so many who mourn. We feel your sorrow for the victims whose lives have been taken, your grief for their families whose lives have been altered, and your fury toward this and every act of violence. We ask for your grace to listen to our children, our neighbors and our friends on both sides of the political debate regarding causes and solutions. May all within Hope (near and far) unite by abiding in Jesus intimately that you may use us in the lives of others to attend, comfort, serve and act in ways aligned with your ideals in the midst of such a difficult time as this. Amen.

9 AM SUNDAY | MAY 29. Join us on Sunday as we continue to learn how the Greek work “metanoia” (translated in the English Bible as “repentance”) means so much more than making a change and feeling bad about how we have been living. This cardinal word in the gospel announcement from John the Baptist, Jesus and the apostles is forward looking and filled with hope! In this message we will learn what happens when the people of God come to grasp the true meaning of “metanoia.” We look forward to gathering in person or online as Pastor Dean brings us a message entitled Metanoia: What Happens When We Get this Word Right? from Acts 2:32-41. See you Sunday!

HOSTING. This week’s Sunday Gathering will be hosted by the Aurora Hope Group. Thank you!

YOUTH. This Sunday, May 29, we will be holding our Youth Hope Group after the Service from 10:30 – 11:30 a.m., hosted by our volunteers James Wertz and Tara Huth! Come hang out, have a snack, play games, and enjoy a discussion of the sermon! We can’t wait to see you.

CHILDREN’S MINISTRY.

EAGLE LAKE REGISTRATION IS OPEN. Eagle Lake is coming June 6-10, 2022 to Platt Park Church. Click here for camp details, registration and scholarship information.
SUNDAYS. Children’s Ministry is available on 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 5th Sundays of each month for ages 2 years- 5th grade. Family Worship Sundays will remain on 4th Sundays each month. During the Family Worship Services, children of all ages are invited to remain in the Sanctuary to learn and worship alongside their parents. The Skybox is available each week for families with toddlers and babies.

FOOD BANK. The Community Ministry Food Bank tries to maintain a stock of the below foods. Please consider donating in the upcoming weeks. A collection basket is in the Foyer. Thank you!

Canned Fruit
Canned Vegetables
Pasta and Rice
Dry and Canned Beans
Cornmeal, Flour & Sugar
Peanut Butter and Jelly
Canned Protein (meat, tuna, chicken)

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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