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May 22, 2012
In This Issue
The Vine
Summer of Arts 2012
HSM - Important Dates
Coming up the First Sunday of the Month
Hope Thrift
The U at Hope
Making An Impact
Homeschooling- Is it an Option?
Dollar Days!
Opportunities Around Town
Births, Deaths and Marriages
Single Adult Group    
     Vine
The Vine, Hope's single adult group, gathers for lunch one Sunday of each month following the 11:15 am service. We would love for you to join us! We also plan at least one large social gathering each month

and volunteer the 3rd Saturday of the month at Hope Thrift.  Check our webpage for more info and to see the list of upcoming events! 

Quick Links

Sunday Setlist  

Women of Hope News 

World Impact News 

 

Care & Support:
Helping Hands
Meals for Moms

Prayer Ministry

Stephen Ministry



Goochland Food Pantry

"No matter where you live and what your days look like, you have the choice each day to depend on yourself, to live safely, and to try to control your life. Or you can live as you were created to live - as a temple of the Holy Spirit of God, as a person dependent on him, desperate for God the Spirit to show up and make a difference. When you begin living a life characterized by walking with the Spirit, that is when people will begin to look not to you but to our Father in heaven and give him the praise."
                                                Francis Chan
Summer of Arts 2012                        
Summer of Arts 2012

Join us this summer as we explore God's beauty and creativity through the arts.  A variety of classes are offered and all classes will be held at Hope Church.   

Each of the 3 sessions will meet over a two week period on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6 - 9pm and are open to middle school youth through adults with exception to the Culinary Eats and Arts. * Note: The minimum age for the Culinary Eats and Arts is 21 years of age.  Registration is limited so sign up early. Details...
HSM Important Dates

Mark your calendars - Middle and High School ministry will not meet this Sunday.  The following Sunday, June 3, will be the last regularly scheduled "youth group" time for the school year.   

Both High School and Middle School will meet at the same time on June 3, for an end of the year dinner and teaching on the patio beginning at 6:00.   We will be finished that evening by 8:00.

 

Students*Registration is now open for Middle School and High School summer camps.  These summer camps have been life-changing for many of our students and have deepened their relationships with each other.  Please go to our website for information about The Great Escape or Fun in the Son.

Coming up the First Sunday of the Month, June 3

Bag it Sunday 

Each month we collect and deliver food to the Goochland Food Pantry to distribute to those in need.  The total donation for May was 992 pounds!  Thank you to all who contributed.  Pick up a bag this Sunday, fill it with non perishable food and return it Sunday, June 3.  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 - Sunday, June 3, at 10:35  at the far end of the concourse across from the worship auditorium.  
Hope Thrift
"Where shopping is a mission."
 

Hope Thrift With summer coming up we anticipate an increased need for volunteers as regulars vacation and their schedules change with kids out of school. We would love to have you be part of this ministry. Four-hour shifts are helpful for scheduling, weekly, biweekly, once a month with your small group, we're happy to have you! Interested? Contact Sherri at swoodcock@hopecentral.com or 804.422.0236.  

The U at Hope
 

the uThe U, Hope's summer college ministry, is BACK! Mark your calendars for Thursday nights at 7pm beginning June 7. More information to come. Follow us on Twitter or Facebook to connect! Questions? Contact Becky at beckymschmidt@gmail.com.

Making an Impact

World Impact Meeting
Wednesday, May 23 at 7pm

Join us in the conference room at Hope for our next WI meeting this Wednesday. We'll discuss in detail the plans for June Missions Month and how you can all participate in some way, big or small. 

We Need Your Help

Compassion InternationalDo you sponsor a child through an organization like Compassion or World Vision?  We are creating a display of the children that Hopers sponsor and would love copies of your photos, letters or drawings by your child.  Please email any digital copies to Ryan Evans at t.ryanevans@gmail.com by May 27 or bring a hard copy by the Hope office. 
Homeschooling- Is it an Option?
 

Ever thought about homeschooling?  Please join us for an informational luncheon Sunday, June 3, at 12:30 on the concourse.  A panel of experienced homeschooling families, both former and current, will field questions in a Q & A format.  Learn more about what it would look like and meet others who are considering this rewarding option.  Childcare is provided.  Please RSVP to Megan at thegetters@gmail.com.   

Dollar Days at Hope Thrift!
 

Dollar DaysDOLLAR DAYS are here again starting next Tuesday May 29 to June 2, with all clothing a dollar unless otherwise marked. Spread the word! 

Opportunities Around Town

Urban Blitz 2012

Join a team of Hope volunteers and serve at a Vacation Bible School, July 9-13, 3-6 pm. The program will be held at Eternity Church and organized through STEP. We are looking for high school and adult volunteers to help with recreation, small group shepherding, crafts and drama.  Children K-5th grade may attend the program as their parents serve!  Contact Jeanne Oostdyk at fiveoos@comcast.net.

YLFR Summer Internship

Youth Life FoundationYouth 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.
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.


Hope Church
12445 Patterson Ave
Richmond, Virginia 23238
804.708.5330