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“Courtship in Crisis” – Book Release Party & Swing Dance on Saturday, August 1st

Come for a book release party of Thomas Umstattd’s Courtship in Crisis and 1950s Swing Dance Party on Saturday, August 1st from 7:00-11:00pm in Hope Chapel Family Room.

Come celebrate the completion of Thomas Umstattd’s book, Courtship in Crisis, and purchase a signed copy if you would like. Enjoy the wonderful sounds of the 50s, swing dance to the music (we will have dance lessons for anyone who wants to learn how to swing dance), meet new friends around the dance floor. Swing Dance Instruction for all at 7:00 p.m., followed by short talk from Thomas. Dancing and snacks throughout the evening.

• Who: Everyone (feel free to bring a +1)

• Attire: “Austin Semi-Formal” or 1950s Costume, or Business Casual 

• Cost: Free

If you want to come, Thomas asked that you RSVP on Facebook so we can get an idea of how many people will be there. 

Summer Salad Picnic in the Backyard on Sunday, August 2nd – Bring Any Salad You Like…

Join Hope family and friends in the Backyard after the worship service on August 2nd for a picnic. For those who prefer, tables will be set up in the Family Room to enjoy your picnic in air conditioned comfort. Each month will be a little different. Here’s the scoop:

Sunday Summer Salad Days
Please bring something to share by last name:
A-F Dessert
G-T Salad
U-Z Fruit.
How much to bring? Enough for your family plus 2-3 more.

This is a great time to relax with Hope friends and family, let the kids This is a great time to relax with Hope friends and family, let the kids play while grown-ups chat (with eyes on the kids, of course), and interact with folks you normally don’t have an opportunity to meet.

Last Sunday for Donation Drive for the ABC Angel House Soup Kitchen 

The 3rd-5th graders of Hope Chapel are spear-heading a donation drive for the ABC* Soup Kitchen from June 21st through July 19th. In addition to serving lunch every day to hungry Austinites, the Soup Kitchen provides boxes of food to hungry families and toiletries are given to people in need.

Bring your non-perishable foods, travel sized soap, shampoo, toothpaste, and toothbrushes to the drop-off spots in the foyer or the coffee shop. Let’s join our young Hopites and make this drive full of bounty!
*Austin Baptist Chapel

Tonight, Friday, January 12th at 7:00 PM – the Audrey Lopata Illustrated Gospel of John Gallery Exhibit and Reception

Audrey’s work is amazing. Her illustration of the Word being made flesh as the Holy Spirit overshadows Mary is wonder personified.

For the past 80 some odd days, our illumining artist, Audrey Lopata, has undertaken illustrating the Gospel of John.

Come tonight from 7-9:00 PM as Audrey hosts an exclusive gallery-style exhibit at Hope. As she puts it, “For the opening ceremonies I will probably say a few words on what possessed me to do such a thing, and reflect on the experience, and then faint, cause, ya know…public speaking :/”

Look for the New Art Exhibit This Sunday

Imagine Art is a local ministry serving artists with disabilities for the glory of God. Our studio complex offers space, supplies and the support of an artistic community that empowers artists to create, exhibit and sell their works. At Imagine Art every life is a work of art!
All Things New
Revelation 21:5, “He who was seated on the throne said, ‘I am making everything new!’ ”
All Things New exemplifies transformation or the movement from old to new. It celebrates new life and the spirit, mental and physical renewal of the artists in our community.

The Bible teaches that “anyone who belongs to Christ has become a new person. The old is gone; a new life has begun!” (2 Corinthians 5:17). Through this and other teachings, we at Imagine Art understand that in order to make room for new life, the old one must first disappear. The loss of the old makes plenty of room for the new. It allows for the renewal of our mind, and makes space for the joys of life, love, and beauty to enter through everyday experiences.

n2Worship Coming This Summer – Two Camps This Year

Great news: 2 camps this year!

One-week camp at Hope in the City
June 22nd-26th, Monday-Friday:
Time: 9:30 a.m. – 12 Noon
Cost:
For Kindergarten to 9 year-olds: $75
For ages 10-adult: $150

Two-week camp at Hope Chapel 
July 13-24th, Monday-Friday:
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 12 Noon for beginners or lesser experienced
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. for more advanced students
Age: students must be at least 10 years old
Cost:
$275 until June 23rd, $300 after June 23rd

Both camps offer instrumental and vocal lessons and opportunity to play in a band setting. The two-week camp will also offer song-writing, recording and leadership mentoring for the more advanced students.

For more info and registration, n2worship.org or email Jack Dorman at jack@n2worship.org with questions. Come and grow your skills and heart to worship our great God!