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The loss of our dear one, Sandy Winn

Our extraordinary and deeply loved Sandy Winn passed away today. She had suffered a stroke on Tuesday afternoon and a brain hemorrhage later that evening. A note today from her son, Brian, Thursday, October 27th, “At 11:25 a.m., Mom went to be with the Lord! Dad, Scott, Roger and I released her and Our Heavenly Father has welcomed her into His arms. She went quickly and peacefully. We thank all for the abundance of love and support from so so many of her friends.”

We will post funeral details as we get them here for our Hope family and the myriad of others that she has loved from church families in Austin and around the globe. Please check hope.org for information on the time and date of the services, the care calendar, and other relevant details. We will also post this information on Facebook.

Please continue to pray for the grace, comfort, and stamina needed for the family as they make decisions and prepare for the service. Our Good, Good Father, the Holy Spirit, and our brother, Jesus are with them all. 

May the Lord comfort each of you who are experiencing the profound loss of our dear Mama Sandy.

Global Day of Prayer for Turkey Anniversary of the Malatya Martyrs Monday, April 18th

rightnow MEDIA Free to You – the Netflix of Christian Video

Welcome to rightnow MEDIA, Hope Chapel! 

Free to you! Email invitations were sent to everyone on HopeNews and the Directory this week. Didn’t get your invitation? Send your name and email to any of the staff to be invited.

This Netflix-style Christian streaming video service includes access to over 10,000+ video Bible studies and training videos, including resources from over 150 leading Christian publishers and ministries, including Francis Chan, Louie Giglio, Andy Stanley, Matt Chandler, Bill Hybels, Jen Hatmaker, Dave Ramsey, and some of the best kids’ series like What’s in the Bible, Boz, and Theo.

Each of you will have instant and unlimited access to all the videos. Use it for studies in your home group, personal or family devotions, classes at Hope Chapel, or for your kids or teens. Access it from your phone, tablet, computer, or television streaming device.

Just for Kids

Whether at church, at home or in the back seat on a long drive, families with children of all ages now have unlimited access to an enormous library of entertaining and educational Bible-based content just for kids.

Dan and Joann Davis’ Finally Retired Party & Roast

The rumors are true. Dan Davis, at long last, is finally retiring (as is Joann) and we think it fitting to mark this occasion in high fashion. Come on Saturday, October 3rd from 5:30-7:00 p.m. to bless and honor them both for investing their lives in us, the city of Austin, and abroad. We’ll start in the auditorium with the Roast and move to the Family Room after for hors d’oeuvres. Please RSVP no later than September 5th to <dan-joann@rwalker.us> 

After 40 years of faithful service, the harvest is abundant and continuing: Hope Chapel, Hope in the City, Church of the Hills, The Antioch Network, Austin Bridge Builder’s Alliance, ITN, Pastors in Covenant, Red River Church, etc. The list of individuals, institutions, and ministries, and even countries that have been impacted by their labor is a very long one.  

Financial Support

As Dan and Joann enter this new season, there is need for continued financial support. Would you prayerfully consider joining in giving for their monthly support, or a one time contribution? To administer these gifts, Hope Chapel has established “The Dan Davis Legacy Fund.” Checks should be written to “Hope Chapel” and include notation that the money is to be used for Dan and Joann’s retirement support (Mailing: Hope Chapel, 6701 Arroyo Seco, Austin, TX 78757).

We look forward to you taking part in this special way of honoring them and their ongoing legacy. This event, as well as the support raised, is our gift to them, an acknowledgement of the gift of their lives and ministry which God placed among us for “such a time as this.” 

Invite Everyone You Know Who Knows Them

All are welcome. We are doing our best to reach the many touched by their lives. If you know someone who has been blessed by over the years, please forward this invitation to them. Use this hope.org page or the Facebook Event to invite others. But please RSVP to the email above.

Dan and Joann are excited to see everyone again.

Congregational Meeting for Hope Family this Sunday at 6 PM

If you are part of the family of Hope, please come Sunday night at 6 PM for one of our two semi-annual gatherings to hear from senior leadership about our future, vision, finances, missions, and more.

Child care reservations are now closed.

Kindness Outreach Canceled but do be kind anyway…

Dearly Beloved Hope-folk,

Due to the forecasted 100% chance for inclement weather tomorrow, Saturday, November 22nd, we are CANCELING our planned grocery-bag giveaway.

We will re-schedule this outreach for later in the year as we approach the Christmas holidays.

We are asking those who have planned to bring filled bags to the building tomorrow to simply wait until Sunday and just bring them to church. We will collect and store them for our future kindness outreach.

I appreciate your understanding,

—geno