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Stand in Prayer with Metropolitan AME Congregation
Geno HildebrandtJune 23rd, 2015Community Updates
Dearly Beloved,

Tomorrow night, Wednesday, June 24, at 7:00 p.m. there will be a city-wide prayer meeting at the Metropolitan AME church located at 1101 East 10th Street.

Along with several other pastors in the city, I will be helping to lead concerted prayers for the unity of our city in support of the African Methodist Episcopal congregation in Charleston that suffered violence a week ago when nine people were gunned down during a prayer gathering.

Would you please consider altering your plans at this late hour and join us?

Thanks,

Geno Hildebrandt
Scripture Together Bible Class
Matt RynikerJune 17th, 2015Community Updates
Starting Tuesday June 23rd, a Bible reading class called Scripture Together will meet 7-8PM upstairs in the Den. The first book will be the Gospel According to Mark. See promo video below.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=io7QKV5wfYU&feature=youtu.be
Tonight, Friday, January 12th at 7:00 PM – the Audrey Lopata Illustrated Gospel of John Gallery Exhibit and Reception
Hope ChapelJune 12th, 2015Community Updates
Audrey’s work is amazing. Her illustration of the Word being made flesh as the Holy Spirit overshadows Mary is wonder personified.

For the past 80 some odd days, our illumining artist, Audrey Lopata, has undertaken illustrating the Gospel of John.

Come tonight from 7-9:00 PM as Audrey hosts an exclusive gallery-style exhibit at Hope. As she puts it, “For the opening ceremonies I will probably say a few words on what possessed me to do such a thing, and reflect on the experience, and then faint, cause, ya know…public speaking :/”

“The evening is expected to be a rare intersection of our broader community life, worship, art, and joy in the Holy Spirit for all persons alike. Other inducements for attendance include a magazine/booklet with the complete collection of illustrations for perusal and possible purchase,” says Kevin Daniel, HopeArts’ intern.

And, of course, receptions always have food so come mill about and discuss!
Sermon Text on Geno’s Blog
Geno HildebrandtMay 22nd, 2015Community Updates
Dearly Beloved, as promised I have published the text of my sermon from this past Sunday (5/17/15) on my blog. You can get there by clicking on this link: genohild.com/?p=3150.
June 12th, Lopata “John Illustration Project” Reception
Debbie BjorkMay 20th, 2015HopeArts
“For the past 80 some odd days our illumining Audrey Lopata has undertaken illustrating the Gospel of John. Now, on Friday June 12th, 2015 from 7-9pm Audrey is hosting an exclusive gallery-style exhibit in the Hope Chapel sanctuary. As she puts it, ‘For the opening ceremonies I will probably say a few words on what possessed me to do such a thing, and reflect on the experience, and then faint, cause, ya know…public speaking :/’ This evening is expected to be a rare intersection of our broader community life, worship, art, and joy in the Holy Spirit for all persons alike. Other inducements for attendance include a magazine/ booklet with the complete collection of illustrations for perusal and possible purchase. There will also probably be snacks!”
Thursday Morning Bible Study Starts June 4th
Debbie BjorkMay 13th, 2015Women of Hope

Come join the Women of Hope for a summer Bible study on Thursdays from 10:00 – 11:30 a.m., June 4th – July 30th in the 5th grade class room (except July 16th and 23rd).

A recent string of popular-level books written by the New Atheists have leveled the accusation that the God of the Old Testament is nothing but a bully, a murderer, and a cosmic child abuser. This viewpoint is even making inroads into the church. How are Christians to respond to such accusations? And how are we to reconcile the seemingly disconnected natures of God portrayed in the two testaments? Come read and discuss Paul Copland”s “Is God A Moral Monster.”

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