Community Updates

Hope community happenings.

  1. Sharon Kern Celebration of Life

     

    CELEBRATION OF LIFE SERVICE:  TUESDAY, AUGUST 6th at 3:30PM

    Our dear, sweet friend and Hopite, Sharon Kern, went to be with Jesus last Saturday. Please join Sharon’s family as we celebrate her life on Tuesday, August 6th at 3:30PM at Hope Chapel (6701 Arroyo Seco, 78757). This service will not be livestreamed.

    RECEPTION AFTER THE SERVICE – PLEASE RSVP

    Join us in the Family Room for a reception after the service.

    Hopites can RSVP on Realm if you’re attending plus if you are able to bring a dessert or snack to share. Other friends of Sharon can RSVP to Joelene Michel to help us plan (if you’re bringing something, please let her know). Sharon’s favorite desserts were lemon meringue pie or anything lemon like lemon bars.

    IN LIEU OF FLOWERS

    In lieu of flowers the family asks that you donate to The MomCo, N2Worship, or Hope General Missions fund: https://hope.org/giving You can find Sharon’s obituary here on the Austin Statesman.

    A NOTE FROM JACK

    From Jack Dorman, long time friend of Sharon, elder, and Pastor Emeritus, “…Sharon often talked of longing to be with Jesus and her dear husband…We are comforted to know where she is. I pray for us all and rejoice in this passage from Romans 8.

    For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worth comparing with the glory that is to be revealed to us. for the creation waits with eager longing for the revealing of the sons of God. For the creation was subjected to futility, not willingly, but because of him who subjected it, in hope that the creation itself will be set free from its bondage to corruption and obtain the freedom of the glory of the children of God…who have the firstfruits of the Spirit, groan inwardly as we wait eagerly for adoption as sons, the redemption of our bodies. For in this hope we were saved…But if we hope for what we do not see, we wait for it with patience.

    Portions of Romans 8: 18-24 ESV

    Posted 31July2024.

  2. Women & Girls of Hope Clothing Swap Fun Night!


    Feeling overloaded by laundry or closet space?! Free yourself of those old jeans, we know you have them!!

    Come hang out with the Girls & Women of Hope! Swap clothing/jewelry and make some new friends, or connect with old friends while enjoying some yummy food!

    *For Women of Hope and Girls Middle School and up.
    Friday, August 2nd from 5:30pm-8:30pm at the Sinclair’s house

    Sign up below for food and contact  Sarah Combs with any questions.

    SIGN UP HERE!

  3. HopeKids Classes — What to Expect During the Summer

    Dear Parents,

    The HopeKids ministry is happy to be able to provide classes for kids of all ages on Sunday mornings! Here’s what to expect on Sundays from Memorial Day through Labor Day.

    When you arrive, a greeter will escort you to the coffee shop. There you will find the HopeKids kiosk and check in station. One of our friendly volunteers will be glad to get your kids registered and checked in for the morning. After this, you and your children will return to the sanctuary and worship together.

    At the end of the singing, the children are released to their classes. Feel free to accompany your children to class and then participate in the service. Pick your kids up from their classroom when the service ends.

    We look forward to meeting you and your kids this Sunday at Hope Chapel!

  4. Summer FUN Night: Cook Off!

     

    Come on Wednesday July 24th at 6pm (Family Night time) Hope Chapel for a family meal/cook off (friendly) competition in the Family Room!

    Feel free to compete in as many of the following categories as you like:

    *Meats/Main Dish

    *Bread

    *Sides

    *Salads

    *Desserts

    The winners receive a small prize and eternal glory and recognition.

    Questions? Contact Wes Neely with questions!

  5. Conversation with Rabbi Dan Wednesday, July 10th

    Hope Chapel has a unique opportunity to develop friendship with a local Jewish synagogue. Rabbi Daniel Millner is rabbi of Congregation Tiferet Israel. On Wednesday, July 10th, 6-7:30 p.m. Rabbi Dan will join us to preach from Genesis on the topic of God’s favor on Abraham. Pastor Matt has been invited to go to his synagogue at a later date to do something similar. We look forward to a growing relationship with our Jewish neighbors.

    Many American Jews have recently experienced a growing anxiety related to feeling alone, isolated and friendless due to current events and negative attitudes related to Israel and Jewishness in general. Many have reported losing friendships due to a sudden spike of political animosity. Hope Chapel has the opportunity to bring glory to God and support to neighbors by meeting this felt need relationally.

    We regret that the deadline to reserve childcare has now passed.

  6. FAM Lemonade Stand

    Your favorite Summer Lemonade Stand is back this year! During Hope’s first Summer Fun Night on June 26 from 5-7pm on Hope’s front sidewalk.

     

    Like every year, our stand raises awareness about Hope Chapel’s Foster & Adopt Ministry to the Brentwood Neighborhood and benefits Foster Village –  – a local nonprofit that provides support groups & tangible items for foster families in Austin. 

     

    See you there! 

    Are you a Hopite (young or old!) interested in helping make the stand happen? Reach out to Rebekah Voelker to volunteer – rebekahjvoelker@gmail.com