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Hope 5K
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Join us for a morning of fun at the 2nd Annual Hope 5K. Registration is at Hope Church and the run begins at the West Creek entrance at 8:30. After the 5k enjoy The Endorphin Fitness Kids Fun Run and family activities on the Hope Church property.
Our proceeds will go to support the Family Life Line and the Richmond Big Brothers/Big Sisters. For details and to register...
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"A carefully cultivated heart will, assisted by the grace of God, foresee, forestall, or transform most of the painful situations before which others stand like helpless children saying 'Why?'" Dallas Willard
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Ash Wednesday Service
Tuesday, February 22 at 7pm
 Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of the season of Lent in which we prepare our hearts to embrace the truth of Christ's suffering death and resurrection. HOPE will be holding an Ash Wednesday Service
on February 22 at 7pm. At the service you will also be able to pick up a lenten calendar to help you interact with God in the 40 days leading up to Easter.
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Coming up the First Sunday of the Month, March 4
Bag it Sunday  Each month we collect and deliver food to the Goochland Food Pantry to distribute to those in need. Fill a bag with non perishable food and bring it in Sunday, March 4. Volunteers are also needed to help deliver food donations to the Pantry, please contact Nancy Chafin for details. Use the quick link at the left for the Pantry's basic list.
Newcomer's Coffee  Join us between the services for a coffee, an opportunity to learn more about our church, and to meet some of our leaders. Happening - Sunday, March 4, at 10:35 at the far end of the concourse across from the worship auditorium.
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The Book on Love
March 22 - 24
 Join us for a weekend of teaching and discovery of what the Bible says about marriage. This is for any couple, regardless of how long you've been married or if you are not yet married. David Dwight is our main bible teacher and several other couples also participate as facilitators and speakers. "The Book on Love" is Thursday and Friday, March 22,23 from 7:00-9:30pm, and Saturday March 24, 8:30-3:00. There is a registration fee of $30/couple or $15/person. For more details and to register.
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Hope Thrift Ministry of the Month
Saturday, February 26
 Shop the Thrift on Feb 25 and help "Men in Ties" a faith-based group of middle school boys in need of role models in their lives. Funds raised will give them the opportunity to attend an urban men's conference, Man Up in Atlanta this spring where they will hear from speakers about Responsibility, Authority, Envy, Temptation, Courage and Repentance.
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Making an Impact
Wednesday, Feb 29
Come join others and learn more about what Hope is doing around the world and around our community. This month we will meet Mark and Joanna Stewart, new Hope partners preparing to go to Camden, England with World Harvest Mission. The World Impact fellowship meets on Wednesday, February 29, 7:00-8:30 pm in the Conference Room.
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Worship Arts Auditions
Sunday, March 4
Have a talent you'd like to share in worship? Auditions for Hope Worship Arts musicians and vocalists will be held on Sunday, March 4 following the 11:15 service. Sign ups are on the bulletin board outside of the studio. Questions? Email Tyler Crowley: tcrowley@hopecentral.com.
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Becoming Podcast - NEW!
 The Becoming Podcast is a series of weekly audio recordings that discuss the intersection of God's truth and modern life, featuring David Dwight and Nicole Unice. Subscribe in itunes for the free weekly episodes. Each are 15 minutes in length and cover such topics as relationships, leadership, theology and...twitter. Search for the "becoming podcast" in itunes or check it out here!
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Hope Community Bulletin Board
Do you have a need, an opportunity, lost something, found something, a cause or event to share? You can post on Hope Community News Board by emailing your request to Hope@hopecentral.com or dropping it off at the front desk. Requests must be approved. Included how you would long like to post it, otherwise it will be a three week post. Check it each Sunday to see what's new! Located on the hallway to the left of Grounded.
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| Financial Update as of January 30, 2012
Operating Account
Budgeted Income $180,221
Actual Income $171,205
Difference $ (9,015)
i am Hope
2011 Total Pledged $606,628
Total Received $ 92,522*
Difference $(514,106)
HOPE Thrift
Total Income $ 43,569
Total Expenses $ 6,598
Net Income $ 36,971
*Pledges and Contributions
In an effort to communicate financial information to the family of Hope, we have added this section to Hope for the Week. If you have any questions, please email us at
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Communion
We offer gluten free wafers at each communion table. |
Opportunities Around Town
Richmond Justice Initiative
February 26, 7-8:30pm
Richmond Justice Initiative is a non profit seeks to end modern day slavery in our lifetime. Join RJI for a Night of Prayer and Worship featuring Christa Hayden from International Justice Mission, Pastor Sam Meyyer from Chennia India and local worship artists. Details...
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Births, Deaths and Marriages
Congratulations to:
Scott and Anne Gaskill on the birth of Bennett James on February 17, 2012 weighing 9 lbs 8.5 oz. "His brothers, Danny and Josh, love him already!"
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Casey and Ashley Templeton who welcomed Grace Ann into the world on February 7 at 6lb 3oz. All are well.
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Rebecca and Eric Layton and siblings Emmalee and Andrew who welcomed Elizabeth Grace into the world on January 31, 2012! "We are loving every second with her and feel so blessed that she will grow in Jesus at HOPE!"
In this portion of the weekly email we will acknowledge these significant life events in the lives of the Hope community. Please let us know when you are celebrating the birth of a child, a marriage or experiencing the death of an immediate family member. Contact Becky, 708.5330, ext. 109.
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Hope Church
12445 Patterson Ave
Richmond, Virginia 23238
804.708.5330
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