The Hope Blog

Dearly Beloved,

On August 27th at 7:00 p.m. in the Family Room we will be holding an informational meeting about the start-up of a Thursday Night Church service. Our current plan will be to start the Thursday Night Church services on the evening of September 24.

If you are interested in more details or in helping to shape this effort, please plan on participating in the gathering on August 27. I will be sharing some of my vision for the gathering as well as my hopes for its impact.

We also have a great need to find out who will be willing to help with the various components of the gathering from setting up chairs to running a computer & projector, to serving communion.

I look forward to seeing you on August 27th at 7:00 p.m.

–geno

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.

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.