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"The Spirit is not a passive power that we can wield as we choose. The Spirit is God, a being who requires that we submit ourselves to be led by Him. Do you really want to be led?. " Francis Chan in The Forgotten God
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Discover Hope
May 11 & 12 This weekend!
 Discover Hope is an orientation class designed to help people learn more about our mission, our beliefs, and what it means to be a member. The class is offered one weekend each quarter. Our next class is scheduled for May 11 & 12. Childcare is available both days. Details....
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Spring Reading Selections
Reading is a key part of spiritual formation. The pastors at HOPE recommend a few books each quarter to help people grow. These two Spring selections are available at the Welcome Desk:
 She's Got Issues
written by our own Nicole Unice, is an exploration of the ordinary issues that often keep women from the full and free life they were meant to live. Nicole encourages readers to experience the power of Christ - a power that can transform your everyday weaknesses into your greatest strengths and gifts ($10). Also available for your Kindle.
The Forgotten God
 written by bestselling author Francis Chan, is a passionate plea for the church to live by the power of the forgotten God: the Holy Spirit. Calling Christians to more than just a better life, Chan invites readers to live a life characterized by total dependence on the Holy Spirit ($10). Also available for your Kindle for $2.24 at Amazon.com.
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New Deacon Ordination
After 8 months of training in the scriptural, spiritual, and practical aspects of the role of Deacon by ministry staff members David Dwight and Brad Houff, the following 6 individuals were duly ordained to the office of Deacon at Hope Church: Tiffany Abbondanza, Brad Beauchamp, Jeff Marshall, Kimber Rotty, Keith Snyder and Paula Tarrant. |
Opportunities Around Town
YLFR Summer Internship
Youth Life Foundation Richmond seeks to provide academic, character and leadership development for kids from two of Richmond's most under-served neighborhoods. YLFR has an opportunity for a mature high school or college student interested in a 7-week internship from June 18 - August 3. Please contact Katharine Hunt at khunt@YLFR.org for more information. View and download job description and application.
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Births, Deaths and Marriages
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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