Community Updates

Why is it so hard to trust God sometimes?

We say we trust Him with our mouths, but often not with our lives. We live like God can’t be trusted. Like He doesn’t actually want what is best for us. Like He is just another person who, as Eve assumed in the Garden all those years ago, might hold out on us. Bestselling author Jackie Hill Perry, in her much anticipated follow-up to “Gay Girl, Good God,” helps us find the reason we don’t trust God—we misunderstand His holiness. In “Holier Than Thou,” Jackie walks us through Scripture, shaking the dust off of “holy” as we’ve come to know it and revealing it for what it really is. In these pages, we will see that God is not like us. He is different. He is holy. And that’s exactly what makes Him trustworthy. As it turns out, God being “holier than thou” is actually the best news in the world, and it’s the key to trusting Him.

Dates: Thursdays, June 5th – July 24th (Not meeting July 3rd)

Time: 9:30-11:30am

Location: Upstairs Den, Hope Chapel

Childcare Available
Childcare for 5th grade and under available until full.

RSVP: SIGN UP BELOW!

Contact Aubrey Johnson (johnson_ah@yahoo.com) or Marty St. Onge (Marty@hopemail.org) for more information regarding this study.

Do you have a heart for music and worship? Let’s make a joyful noise unto the Lord together this summer! In both camps, everyone will be placed in age-appropriate, ability-based groups where they’ll learn the fundamentals of playing and singing, both individually and together. We’ll provide instruments if needed.

Space is limited : camp capacity is 40. Don’t miss this chance to develop your musical gifts in a Christ-centered environment.

N2Worship 1/2 Day Camp •  June 16 – 27th • 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM

Teaches and inspires beginning students and students who have some experience on these instruments: voice, guitar, bass, piano, and drums. Ages: 10 years – older welcome. No experience needed.

Register today for N2Worship here. You’ll find details, costs, and discounts for multiple registrants there.

Contact Dr. Whitney Crowley, Camp Director, with questions.

DEEPER N2WORSHIP • June 18 – 27th • 6- 9:00 PM
14 years old and older welcome
Experience is needed:
Teaches and trains intermediate or advanced students who play these instruments: voice, guitar, bass, piano, and drums. Register today for Deeper N2Worship here. You’ll find costs and discounts for multiple registrants there.

Space is limited : camp capacity is 20.

Dear Parents of Hope,

Our next Parent/Child Dedication class is Wednesday, April 30 and in it we’ll cover the “why” of child dedications and principles for creating a Christian home. If you want to dedicate a child this spring or simply be encouraged in your parenting journey, please join Pastor Matt Ryniker and Children’s Ministry Director, Hala Tompkins for an evening of encouragement and equipping as you prepare to dedicate the newest member of your family to the Lord Jesus.

Class starts at 6pm and we’ll be done by 7:30. Sign up for the class and childcare by emailing hala.

The Sunday morning dedication service is scheduled for May 18, 2025.

Please join us at 10:00 AM as we celebrate our Risen Savior and Lord, Jesus Christ, the Son of God at Hope’s Easter Celebration – music and worship, celebration, Bible teaching, and the younger set has HopeKids classes (up to 5th grade).

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The Christian celebration of Jesus’ Resurrection.

From the New Testament, the Gospel (Good News) of John, Chapter 20:

“Now Mary stood outside the tomb crying. As she wept, she bent over to look into the tomb and saw two angels in white, seated where Jesus’ body had been, one at the head and the other at the foot.

They asked her, ‘Woman, why are you crying?’

‘They have taken my Lord away,’ she said, ‘and I don’t know where they have put him.’ 

At this, she turned around and saw Jesus standing there…Jesus said, ‘…Go…to my brothers and tell them, I am ascending to my Father and your Father, to my God and your God.’

Mary Magdalene went to the disciples with the news: “I have seen the Lord!” And she told them that he had said these things to her.”

Our Good Friday service will be held on April 18th from 6:30pm to 8:30pm and includes seven friends from our community reflecting personally over the 7 last phrases Jesus uttered from the cross. It is always a very beautiful and poignant time together. Feel free to bring friends.

HopeKids Program

We recommend the service for children ages 6th grade and up but leave this to the parent’s discretion. Testimonies given may contain more mature content. A meaningful HopeKids program is provided for children in 5th grade and under.  Sign up by clicking HERE. The deadline for childcare reservations is April 9th. Parents who would like their Jr.High students to help with HopeKids should contact Joelene and let her know.

Contact Joelene Michel with questions.