Community Updates

Dearly Beloved, as promised I have published the text of my sermon from this past Sunday (5/17/15) on my blog.  You can get there by clicking on this link: genohild.com/?p=3150.

Dearly Beloved, I just posted the powerful testimony of a former Hope Chapel participant.  You can find her story on my blog here.  She tells how sharing about her same-sex attraction in the church led to isolation and deep despair.  Jesus is bringing healing.  But her story echoes a major theme of Sunday’s sermon–we must be able to talk about this subject among ourselves and embrace those who struggle with this orientation.  –geno

Imagine Art is a local ministry serving artists with disabilities for the glory of God. Our studio complex offers space, supplies and the support of an artistic community that empowers artists to create, exhibit and sell their works. At Imagine Art every life is a work of art!
All Things New
Revelation 21:5, “He who was seated on the throne said, ‘I am making everything new!’ ”
All Things New exemplifies transformation or the movement from old to new. It celebrates new life and the spirit, mental and physical renewal of the artists in our community.

The Bible teaches that “anyone who belongs to Christ has become a new person. The old is gone; a new life has begun!” (2 Corinthians 5:17). Through this and other teachings, we at Imagine Art understand that in order to make room for new life, the old one must first disappear. The loss of the old makes plenty of room for the new. It allows for the renewal of our mind, and makes space for the joys of life, love, and beauty to enter through everyday experiences.

Great news: 2 camps this year!

One-week camp at Hope in the City
June 22nd-26th, Monday-Friday:
Time: 9:30 a.m. – 12 Noon
Cost:
For Kindergarten to 9 year-olds: $75
For ages 10-adult: $150

Two-week camp at Hope Chapel 
July 13-24th, Monday-Friday:
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 12 Noon for beginners or lesser experienced
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. for more advanced students
Age: students must be at least 10 years old
Cost:
$275 until June 23rd, $300 after June 23rd

Both camps offer instrumental and vocal lessons and opportunity to play in a band setting. The two-week camp will also offer song-writing, recording and leadership mentoring for the more advanced students.

For more info and registration, n2worship.org or email Jack Dorman at jack@n2worship.org with questions. Come and grow your skills and heart to worship our great God!

Come join us May 16th for some delish enchiladas and some sweet bowling  with your sisters! We will eat from 5:30 – 6:30, then bowl from 6:30 – 8:30. Come for the whole the or just crash part. Bowling is $15 per person and includes shoe rental. Friends welcome, wigs & crazy makeup & alter egos highly encouraged. RSVP below. Directions here. Any questions? Email Wendy Dooldeniya at food chic@gmail.com

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Geno will be hosting a class for adults thinking about getting baptized on Saturday, May 16 from 10:00 a.m. until 11:30 a.m.  If you wish to be baptized or are simply interested in learning more about baptism at Hope Chapel, please send Geno a brief note at genohild@gmail.com.