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Congregational Meeting Wednesday, Sept. 27th

6:30-8:00 p.m. in the sanctuary

This is our twice-yearly gathering to receive updates on finances, our building renovation process, and future plans.  It is also a GREAT place to come and ask questions about Hope.

Child care available for children 3rd grade and under by reservation; Deadline to RSVP for child care by 5:00 PM Wednesday, Sept. 20th. To RSVP fill out the form below, scroll to the bottom and click “Submit”.

We regret that the deadline to RSVP has passed.

Seek God for the City 2017 prayer guides are now available!

March 1-April 9 – Praying 40 Days to Palm Sunday

 Seek God for the City is designed to mobilize many to pray with united, sustained vision for people of your community!

Pick up a prayer guide in the sanctuary foyer (suggested donation $3) — or download the app (only .99¢) which contains all the material of the printed booklet — and more! Available for Apple, Android and Kindle Fire phones and tablets.

For more information visit the Waymakers website.

Congregational Meeting Wednesday, Jan. 11th

Come hear about specifics of our building remodel and discuss how Sunday services and other meetings will be conducted. Meal at 5:30;  meeting is from 6:30-8:00 PM. 

Please NOTE: there will be no regular Hope group meetings that evening.

We regret that the deadline has now passed to reserve child care.

Congregational Meeting Wednesday, Oct. 12th

Come hear about plans for our building renovation, a report on finances, and more! There will be no usual Family Night group meetings this evening.

Come early at 5:30 PM for light supper, until it runs out. Meeting is from 6:30-8:00 PM.

Child care provided from 6:30-8:00 PM, by reservation. The deadline to reserve child care is Sunday, October 2nd. RSVP for child care by filling out the information below, scroll to the bottom and click “submit”.

Lunch with Noah & Kara on Sunday, October 9th

Sunday, October 9, after the morning service, in the Family Room.

Our friends, Noah and Kara,  are visiting from overseas and will bless us with their God-glorifying stories! They will have pictures, music, and some crafts made by the refugees they serve. These wares (purses, wallets, iPad covers, etc) are made from recycled Persian rugs and all proceeds go straight back to the refugees. Please come have some lunch, do some shopping, and stick around to hear some stories and see photos of their life overseas.

Nov. 11-13 CenterPeace Conference with Sally Gary

We are delighted to host guest speaker Sally Gary, founder of CenterPeace ministry. Since 2006, CenterPeace has been helping churches and families all over the world learn a more Christ-like response to individuals experiencing same-sex attraction.

Plan now to attend the Sally Gary Conference Friday-Sunday, November 11-13. Sally will speak to pastors and church leaders on Friday, November 11 at Westover Hills Church of Christ from 7:00- 8:30 p.m. On Saturday, November 12 she will speak at Hope Chapel from 9:00 a.m. until noon and again from 1:00- 2:30 p.m. There is no cost for attending the conference, but a love offering will be received.

Sally will also speak Sunday, November 13 at the 10:00 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. services at Hope Chapel.

Our hope is that the church will receive a vision for abolishing the culture of silence and shame that too often attends any discussion of same-sex attraction. Instead, let’s develop a healthy culture that encourages and supports our friends and family members who wrestle with these very personal and confusing feelings while at the same time seeking to follow Christ faithfully.

**SIGN UP**  for the Conference by filling out the form at the bottom of this page; scroll down and click “Sign Up”. We regret that the deadline to reserve child care has passed.

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