What draws your attention?

[Let us fix] our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of faith, who for the joy set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.– Hebrews 12:2 NASB What draws your attention these days? On what kinds of things do your eyes focus? In a […]

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See what great love the Father has lavished on us!

See what great love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God! And that is what we are! – 1 John 3:1a Happy September to you! As you read this, many families (perhaps yours included) are sending kids back to school – or off to school for the first […]

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“What Does It Mean to Be Free?”

We thank our head elder, Denny Day, for contributing this article. What would life be like if you saw yourself as a free and joyful manager of all God has entrusted to you? Michael Bonnell, the author of several self-help articles, wrote “I have often asked myself what it truly means to be free? What […]

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Thanks for a great week of “Shipwrecked” VBS!

Looking back at the summer, one of our big highlights (this year and every year) was Vacation Bible School. We were thrilled that God blessed us with over 130 children who came to have fun and hear about His rescuing love. We also thank God for the countless volunteers who gave of themselves to make […]

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Growing, Vibrant, Praying, Caring, Reaching… all in Christ

In our Vision Statement at Hope, we aspire to be a “growing, vibrant, praying, caring congregation – boldly reaching out with Jesus Christ in word and deed.” These are some vividly descriptive words, and this month, we’ll have the opportunity to explore them more fully. As we enter our Fall ministry season, how are we […]

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Do I Still Need a Rescuing Savior?

As I write this note, our church building at Hope is being transformed for our week of Vacation Bible School. Scenes of water, sand, and palm trees will welcome over 130 children as we engage them with Bible accounts, songs, games, snacks, crafts, and stories of real-life application under the theme “Shipwrecked: Rescued by Jesus.” […]

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“One Thing Is Necessary”

Now as they went on their way, Jesus entered a village. And a woman named Martha welcomed him into her house. 39 And she had a sister called Mary, who sat at the Lord’s feet and listened to his teaching. 40 But Martha was distracted with much serving. And she went up to him and said, “Lord, do you not care that my sister […]

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Good News: Fuel for the Christian Life

God bless you as we move into the days of summer! Over these next months, you may be spending some time in the car, traveling to vacation stops or weekend get-aways. Along the way, you will make a number of necessary stops at the gas station to keep your vehicle fueled and moving down the […]

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“He Ascended into Heaven” – Why This is Really Good News!

And he led them out as far as Bethany, and lifting up his hands he blessed them. While he blessed them, he parted from them and was carried up into heaven. And they worshiped him and returned to Jerusalem with great joy, and were continually in the temple blessing God. – Luke 24:50-53 The month […]

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