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  1. Movie on the Lawn – Super Happy Summer Fun Fun-Night 1

    MOVIE ON THE LAWN. Join us June 17th at 8:00 p.m. for a family-friendly film out on the front lawn for the 1st of our Super Happy Summer Fun Fun-Nights. 

    WHEN: June 17th, 8:00 p.m.

    WHERE: At Hope Chapel on the lawn between the buildings (the Courtyard)

    WHAT: A family-friendly, fairy tale movie where the characters cliffs, stay on their toes in a swamp, and battle large rodents – all while running after true love.

    WHO: You, your friends, your family, your neighbors!

    WHY: Are you kidding? Because it’s FUN! And so we can quote along to this 80’s classic!

    WILL THERE BE FOOD AND / OR BEVERAGES? Yes! Hope’s own FAM will be running a Lemonade Stand to raise awareness about the FAM ministry & to raise funds for Foster Village (a local nonprofit providing foster families with practical resources they need to care for kids). Snacks and popcorn will also be available for purchase. 

    CAN I BRING MY OWN FOOD AND / OR BEVERAGES? Yes!

    BRING:

    • Something to sit on (chairs, etc. will sit to the sides and back so people on blankets can see)
    • Bug spray
    • Money for the lemonade stand / snacks
    • Friends
  2. CPR/First Aid Training

    Training provided by Austin CPR Resources, and is open to the public.

    Sign up on their website, HERE.

  3. Lunch with the Kriegs

    Charlie and Alana Krieg have been serving in New Zealand for the last 4 years with Steiger International Ministries and are returning briefly to share stories! On June 26 bring your lunch to service and join the Kriegs on the playground afterwards for an informal hang out and catch up. They have been ministering to young people in an unprecedented time and surely have much to share!

  4. Thomas Cogdell Book Release, “Unity Through Repentance”

    Thomas Cogdell with Amy Cogdell Book Launch Party for Unity Through Repentance: The Road to Wittenberg 2017 on Friday, July 8th at 7:00PM in the main auditorium

    “Unity through Repentance is the story of God interrupting the lives and plans of an ordinary couple to invite them into the adventure of a lifetime—gathering all the major streams of Jesus-followers in Wittenberg on the 500th anniversary of the Reformation.”

    FIRST CHAPTER TITLE: “HOPE CHAPEL”
    KID-FRIENDLY, EXCERPTS, SPECIAL GUESTS
    Come for a short *kid-friendly* program including some reading excerpts, comments by Hopites old and new, and some special Zoom visitors to be named later.

    BOOKS FOR SALE AND AUTOGRAPH TABLE
    Thomas says, “But most importantly, we will have ‘books for sale and an ‘autograph table’ where you will be able to choose between my fast but illegible scrawl and Amy’s neat and readable handwriting. The suggested price for the books will be $10 which will be our cost to get them there to you. So … if you want a printed copy and can wait that long, you might want to do so.”

    FIND OUT MORE AT THE BOOK WEBSITE
    Check in here for extras, ordering your book, Kindle edition, or details on the audiobook plus photos.

  5. Second Annual Friendly Cook-Off Competition

    BACKYARD ALL-CHURCH MEAL/COOK-OFF

    It’s time for an All-Church Family Meal/Cook Off (friendly) competition in the our backyard! Feel free to compete in as many of the following categories as you like:

    • Meats
    • Sides
    • Salads
    • Desserts

    PRIZES AND HUMBLE BRAGGING RIGHTS
    Winners will receive a small prize and eternal glory and recognition. More details on how to sign up and when to bring items to follow.

  6. Children’s Baptism Classes

    If your child/ren have expressed a desire to be baptized this year, here’s the latest info for you:

    The baptism classes (taught by Pastor Matt)  are now scheduled for Saturdays, June 30 and August 6, from 9:30-11. Parents are strongly encouraged to attend these classes with their children. Childcare is provided by contacting Hala.

    The baptism service will be on August 14. This service will be followed by an outdoor water fun day on our playground, as is our custom.

    Remember that we’ve designed the baptism classes to help parents decide whether or not their children are ready for baptism. If you are unsure about whether or not this is the right year, class number one will help you decide.

    Adults who would like to be baptized should simply contact Pastor Matt. He will be happy to talk with you!

    Let Hala know if you have any kid-related questions!