The Hope Blog

Why is it so hard to trust God sometimes?

We say we trust Him with our mouths, but often not with our lives. We live like God can’t be trusted. Like He doesn’t actually want what is best for us. Like He is just another person who, as Eve assumed in the Garden all those years ago, might hold out on us. Bestselling author Jackie Hill Perry, in her much anticipated follow-up to “Gay Girl, Good God,” helps us find the reason we don’t trust God—we misunderstand His holiness. In “Holier Than Thou,” Jackie walks us through Scripture, shaking the dust off of “holy” as we’ve come to know it and revealing it for what it really is. In these pages, we will see that God is not like us. He is different. He is holy. And that’s exactly what makes Him trustworthy. As it turns out, God being “holier than thou” is actually the best news in the world, and it’s the key to trusting Him.

Dates: Thursdays, June 5th – July 24th (Not meeting July 3rd)

Time: 9:30-11:30am

Location: Upstairs Den, Hope Chapel

Childcare Available
Childcare for 5th grade and under available until full.

RSVP: SIGN UP BELOW!

Contact Aubrey Johnson (johnson_ah@yahoo.com) or Marty St. Onge (Marty@hopemail.org) for more information regarding this study.

Do you have a heart for music and worship? Let’s make a joyful noise unto the Lord together this summer! In both camps, everyone will be placed in age-appropriate, ability-based groups where they’ll learn the fundamentals of playing and singing, both individually and together. We’ll provide instruments if needed.

Space is limited : camp capacity is 40. Don’t miss this chance to develop your musical gifts in a Christ-centered environment.

N2Worship 1/2 Day Camp •  June 16 – 27th • 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM

Teaches and inspires beginning students and students who have some experience on these instruments: voice, guitar, bass, piano, and drums. Ages: 10 years – older welcome. No experience needed.

Register today for N2Worship here. You’ll find details, costs, and discounts for multiple registrants there.

Contact Dr. Whitney Crowley, Camp Director, with questions.

DEEPER N2WORSHIP • June 18 – 27th • 6- 9:00 PM
14 years old and older welcome
Experience is needed:
Teaches and trains intermediate or advanced students who play these instruments: voice, guitar, bass, piano, and drums. Register today for Deeper N2Worship here. You’ll find costs and discounts for multiple registrants there.

Space is limited : camp capacity is 20.

Dear Parents of Hope,

Our next Parent/Child Dedication class is Wednesday, April 30 and in it we’ll cover the “why” of child dedications and principles for creating a Christian home. If you want to dedicate a child this spring or simply be encouraged in your parenting journey, please join Pastor Matt Ryniker and Children’s Ministry Director, Hala Tompkins for an evening of encouragement and equipping as you prepare to dedicate the newest member of your family to the Lord Jesus.

Class starts at 6pm and we’ll be done by 7:30. Sign up for the class and childcare by emailing hala.

The Sunday morning dedication service is scheduled for May 18, 2025.