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  1. Marriage Course

    Cosmo and Suzi Raines have created a course called “8 Weeks to a Remarkable Marriage” and we will be teaching our debut class this fall!

    Transformations you can expect from this course include learning how to:

    • Understand the needs of your spouse
    • Communicate effectively
    • Create a safe place for disagreement & growth
    • Confess and forgive
    • Stop nagging
    • Believe the best about your spouse
    • Develop transformative Love Habits
    • Build Intentional Intimacy

    We will begin on Wednesday, September 25th and conclude on November 20th (with October 9th off for the Congregational Mtg.). We’ll meet at Hope Chapel (actual room is TBD) from 6:30-8:00 p.m. Childcare available.

    There is a $97 charge per couple for this course. This includes live & video instruction; 2 beautiful, full-color, keepsake LoveBook journals; 2 T-shirts; and other physical and digital items to assist you in building your Remarkable Marriage. (Please do not let cost be an issue. Scholarships are available – please contact us directly for more information at suzi_deanne@hotmail.com.)

    We are so excited to share this material with our family at Hope! We truly believe that what you will learn in this course will transform your marriage. We can’t wait to watch God move in our body as we make our marriages remarkable!

    Here are the topics we’ll cover each week:

    Week 1: Getting Ready for a Remarkable Marriage – What is it and what is required to have one?

    Week 2: Personal Preparation and Discovery – Who am I? Who is my spouse?

    Week 3: Vulnerability – How can I be brave and humble in my marriage?

    Week 4: Clear Communication – How do I know how to speak assertively and listen actively?

    Week 5: Storytime – What does my favorite movie reveal about who I am and what I need?

    Week 6: “I Feel Loved When…” – How can I experience love from and for my spouse like never before?

    Week 7: The Weekly Check-In – How do we put this all together for mutual thriving and intentional intimacy?

    Week 8: And the Beat Goes On – Enjoying your Remarkable Marriage!

    Register on Realm!!

  2. HopeArts Gallery Opening: “Prayer Collective”

    Thursday, September 26th, from 7:00-9:00 pm, in the Hope Chapel Sanctuary (no childcare provided). This catered gallery reception hosts the work of artist Donnie Boyd, of Prayer Collective Ministries. Boyd’s photographic work (which focuses entirely on the homeless and disenfranchised of Georgetown) is married to the effort of living out the hope of the Gospel message, and in so doing,  demonstrates the call to rise up and make the sacrifice required to meet the spiritual and practical needs of those within the community. The reception alone will feature an immersive installation component, and musical performance, along with a brief Q&A session with the artist. Contact Kevin Daniel with questions via email: kevinj.daniel@gmail.com

  3. Kathy Keepers Memorial Service

    Our dear sister Kathy Keepers will be memorialized on Saturday morning, September 28 at 11:00 a.m. at Hope Chapel.  There will be a reception following with a light lunch provided.

    If you are a Hopite and would like to help with food for the reception, please RSVP on the Realm event here.

  4. Congregational Meeting

    Come hear updates on our finances, building, and more. Optional meal will be served at 5:30 PM in the Family Room. Child care provided by reservation. There will be no usual adult group meetings.

    RSVP for the meal and child care by completing the form below, scroll to the bottom and click “Submit”. Deadline to RSVP is midnight Sunday, Oct. 6th.

    NOTE: Please RSVP for the meal and child care even if you normally attend Family Night.

    RSVP Here:

    We regret that the deadline to RSVP has passed.

  5. Makers Market

    Our Maker’s Market Festival is Saturday, Oct. 12th! It’s HopeArts’ and Hope Chapel’s indoor/outdoor art market and festival, with taco truck, bouncy house, activities and games, and so much more! Invite and bring your friends and neighbors and their kids from 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM.

    We’ll be showcasing works for sale by creative people in the HopeArts and greater community. Featuring artists, crafters, and makers of all kinds. Portions of sales and booth rentals go to support the HopeArts’ Ministry. Donations also accepted!

    RESERVE BOOTH SPACE TODAY!
    There’s still time to reserve booth space – check here for details: HopeArts.org (indoor and outdoor space: $35 per vendor).