What's new at Hope.
Sunday, March 24th 12:30-2:30 PM in the Family Room
More of God: A Distracted Woman’s Guide to More Meaningful Quiet Times by our own Betsy de Cruz is now available on Amazon in paperback and for Kindle!
Come to a reception in the Family Room, immediately after the 10:00 a.m. service and celebrate with us! Paperback copies will be available for purchase. Refreshments provided.
02-20 Art Ministry Weekly Update
Last Friday’s Art Salon were HUGE successes, according to all attendees, and much enthusiasm was shared for upcoming salons. Both North and South salons were roughly equal in size.
A big announcement: the regular Wednesday Family Night Art Group, which meets in the Art Studio, will HAVE A CHANGE OF FORMAT. From this point onward we will discuss and open-create at the same time, in the same space (the Art Studio). At the beginning of each meeting we will be lead in an opening prayer, a short liturgy, and a brief art presentation, all before opening the evening to discussion and creation. Those desiring less conversation while they create can spill over into the Coffee Shop area (or wear earbuds, I guess, LOL).
This semester we will continue our study of Madeliene L’Engle’s “Walking on Water”, in contrast to the context of Geno’s sermon this past Wednesday (notable surrounding his section on Art Ministry); those in conjunction with the TedTalk by Oscar Eustis, “Why theater is essential to democracy.” As to the latter, I want to suggest the term “art” be heard everywhere theater is used, and “ministry” be heard everywhere democracy is used. (Spoiler Alert: it’s likely to become a “dramatic” conversation.)
Upcoming:
Keep your eyes open for upcoming information on the new Hope Theater Group, led by Nance Friedman, and working out of Hope Chapel.
Likewise, we currently are soliciting written and visual art for our upcoming gallery show, “Gates and Fences: How we Enter” Deadline is noon, Tuesday 02-26, and sign-up (on the Art Ministry page of Hope.Org) is required. Check out Realm for earlier post containing some of the many numerous scriptural addresses one might consider.
Maker’s Market is coming soon, so sign-up for space now, or contact Carnie and Ashley Littlefield. See www.HopeArts.Org for details.
Hey, Kevin here. Go take some pictures of / write upon / paint Gates and Fences… of eyes and ears and city gates and mouths and libraries and all other kinds of “Gates” … of stiff arms and bibles in glass book cases and cloth-draped TVs and protective things and unplugged radios and all other kinds of “fences”…. all centered around the metaphor of gates and fences in scripture.
Written submissions should be one page or less, poetry or flash fiction or reflection or memoir, all centered around the metaphor of gates and fences in scripture.
Submissions due by 02-26 NOON. Will need jpegs of submissions and the “submissions form” filled out on Hope.Org All physical products have to be to Hope Chapel by 02-29 NOON.
You should come to the gallery opening if you are or are not in the show: on 03-02 Saturday @ 6:30-9:00 PM.
Contact Gallery Manager with item-specific questions, or see general rules for submissions. Contact Arts Ministry Director for questions as well.
Gallery Show Submissions Form
Reminiscent of the classic salon-style performances, artists present to attendees completed, higher caliber art in the sitting parlors of peoples homes. RSVP REQUIRED for address information. Attendees and performers are encouraged to bring finger food and snacks.
40 days of prayer for the City from Ash Wednesday to Palm Sunday, March 6-April 14
Prayer Guides are available in the Hope Chapel foyer and coffee shop area (suggested donation $1) — or download the app (only .99¢) which contains all the material of the printed booklet — and lots of extras! Available for Apple, Android and Kindle Fire phones and tablets. For more information visit the Waymakers website.
Seek God for the City is designed to mobilize many to pray with united, sustained vision for people of your community. The daily prayers are all new and different from last year’s prayer guide. The scriptures and topics help God’s people pray with passionate, full-hearted hope. This timely guide helps us pray beyond ourselves with confidence and clarity.