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February 28, 2012
In This Issue
Hope 5K
Coming up the First Sunday of the Month
Prayer Walk for 5K
The Book on Love
Making an Impact
Worship Arts Auditions
Hope Hoops 6-7
Hope Community Bulletin Board
Job Opening
Opportunities Around Town
Births, Deaths and Marriages
Hope 5K 
 Hope 5K 

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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Women of Hope Blog 

World Impact Blog 

 

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Meals for Moms

Prayer Ministry

Stephen Ministry



Goochland Food Pantry


"Do not pray for easy lives; pray to be stronger men. Do not pray for tasks equal to your powers; pray for powers equal to your tasks. Then the doing of your work shall be no miracle, but you shall be a miracle."   
                                         Bishop Phillips Brooks

Coming up the First Sunday of the Month, March 4

Bag it Sunday 

 

Bag it SundayEach 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 this 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  

 

Newcomer's CoffeeJoin us between the services for a coffee, an opportunity to learn more about our church, and to meet some of our leaders. Happening -this Sunday, March 4, at 10:35  at the far end of the concourse across from the worship auditorium.  
Prayer Walk for 5K
March  3 at 9am- This Saturday!

PrayerHope's Prayer Ministry is inviting any and all to join us in a prayer walk covering the road that the 5K will be covering.  5K = 3 miles.  We plan on walking the same road, that the runners will be running on and praying while we walk for a successful event on all levels! Join us in the HOPE parking lot (rain or shine) at 9am this Saturday.  Questions?  Please contact Rose Steele at 426-9769.
The Book on Love
March  22 - 24

The Book on LoveJoin 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.
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.
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.
Hope Hoops 6-7
Tuesday, February 28


Our last game is Tuesday, February 28 at 7:00 against Second Baptist. All games are played at Byrd Middle School.  Play-offs begin March 13.  Come cheer on our team!
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.
Job Opening- New!

Hope has a new job posting!  We are searching for a Director of Communications. Is this something you or someone you know would be interested in? Please visit our website to view the details of the position and qualifications required.  You may send us a link to your online portfolio and resume to dircommapp@hopecentral.com.
Opportunities Around Town

Benefit for Freedom
Monday,  March 12, at 6:30pm

Richmond Justice Initiative invites you to attend the Benefit for Freedom.  Come learn more about how to join the fight against modern day slavery and help raise funds so that RJI can further raise awareness, educate the community and advocate for slavery victims.  The event will be held at Mechanicsville Christian Center. Tickets $40. Details... Questions, please contact Sandy White at aunt_sandy@verizon.net
Births, Deaths and Marriages     

New Baby!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!"


Donald Robert Murry, 77, of Culpepper, passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, February 19, 2012. 
We are praying for Don and Patty Murry as well as Donnie and Jamie Murry this week.


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.


Hope Church
12445 Patterson Ave
Richmond, Virginia 23238
804.708.5330