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Lisette EspinosaMay 8th, 2017Women of Hope

Women’s Summer Books & Breakfast Study

“Solid Truth for Slippery Times: A Study of Galatians”

We live in slippery times; solid truth is the only antidote. In a world where many mix and match religious ideas it is critical to know truth for yourself. Discerning the influence of false gospels and living in the power and freedom of the True Gospel of Jesus Christ.

Join us for a 6 week inductive bible study of Galatians where we will share food and fellowship as we take a deeper look into Paul’s letter.

Dates: Thursdays, June 15th-July 27th

Time: 9:30-11:30am

Childcare provided until spaces are filled.

Questions: contact Aubrey Johnson or Brie Tschoepe

Childcare has now been closed. Please contact Joelene Michel with questions.
The Alpha Marriage Course Beginning June 4th
Hope Chapel of AustinMay 4th, 2017Community Updates
The Marriage Course is a series of seven sessions designed to help couples invest in their relationship and build a strong marriage. The Marriage Course was developed in 1996 by Nicky & Sila Lee, authors of The Marriage Good, for couples looking for practical support to strengthen their relationship. The Course helps you:

• communicate more effectively

• learn methods to resolve conflict

• understand each other’s needs

• even improve relationships with parents and in-laws.

SUNDAY EVENINGS • JUNE 4th – AUGUST 6th

Meet in a comfortable coffee house for date night with your spouse to share a meal together in a welcoming and intimate environment. Designed for you to discuss everything as a couple and then watch video the other couples. Come for a lifetime of practical ideas and tools to invest in the future of your relationship.

COST

Minimal fee of $20/couple covers materials.

CONTACT

Robin & Janet Walker (512-934-1923) or

Steve & Mary Jo Rekedal (512-914-0101)
Concert of Prayer for Turkey
Ceci ProegerApril 4th, 2017Community Updates
Come bless the the nation of Turkey, the small Turkish church there, our Hope family living there as workers, and the other believing workers with your prayers, prophecies, and worship. God has called us to partner with Him in seeing His kingdom come among the Turkish peoples, and our prayers move heaven and earth! Come and be a part of God’s move in Turkey!

Light refreshments will be served from 6-6:45. Prayer and worship from 7-8:15. All ages welcome in Hope Chapel’s sanctuary.
“14 Stations” Exhibit in Gallery
Debbie BjorkFebruary 28th, 2017HopeArts
14 STATIONS
A Painter and a Prophet: the 14 Stations of the life of John Boyle, Painted by James B. Janknegt

March 2 – May 5th
Celebrate this body of work that was created over a 14-year period. The works represent 14 scenes from John Boyle’s life and together with The Royal Painter, James Janknegt, visions of The Prophet came to life on the canvas for all of Austin to witness. The works are accompanied by GODESE Prose, a lyrical language that links together words and conceptions, creating a hidden ‘parable-like’ experience inviting the viewer to go before The Throne of God that they might have the eyes to see and the ears to hear what The Spirit is saying.

Artist Talk: A Dialogue between The Royal Painter and the Prophet. Sunday, March 5th, 2017 5:30 PM at Hope Chapel. Get a glimpse into their 14 year relationship and how these works came to be commissioned. Q & A.
Lenten Fasting
Geno HildebrandtFebruary 25th, 2017Community Updates

Dearly Beloved,

I would like for us as a congregation to fast during the period of Lent which runs from Wednesday, March 1 through Palm Sunday, April 9. Typically a Lenten fast includes giving up something important, something that will be missed, like a favorite food or a favorite activity. Others ‘fast’ in a more positive way by adding a new spiritual habit during the Lenten season, such as a new time for prayer or solitude or giving to the poor or serving the marginalized.

I have attached an article from Christianity Today that outlines such practices: http://www.christianitytoday.com/gleanings/2017/february/eat-pray-lent-what-americans-actually-abstain-from.html

I have also attached a series of six reasons for Hope Chapel fasting this coming Lenten season on The City: https://hopeatx.onthecity.org/groups/137598/topics/2853135. The six reasons are actually areas for serious prayer on our part.

Also, this season begins with a huge undertaking as we literally put our children’s ministry on wheels and roll it across Arroyo Seco to Brentwood Elementary School. Let’s ask for God’s favor on this arena of Hope Chapel’s ministry and on our children’s ministry director, Hala Tompkins.

Finally, we should seek God for renewal in our own spiritual walk. I have laid out six areas in which I believe we need concerted prayer. We can take up one area of concern for each of the six weeks of the Lenten period. Let me remind you that the traditional Lenten fast extends for six days of the week, but is not typically observed on Sundays.

—geno
Seek God for the City 2017 prayer guides are now available!
Hope ChapelFebruary 17th, 2017Community Updates

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.