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Summer Reading
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Since reading is a key part of spiritual formation, the staff at HOPE recommend one or two books each quarter for you to read with a group of friends or on your own. This summer's selection is Just Courage by Gary Haugen. He is the president and CEO of International Justice Mission (IJM), a human rights organization based in Washington, D.C. Haugen writes about how to live a life of significance and adventure by expanding our vision of God and by learning to do justice, love mercy and walk humbly with our God ($10). |
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Jesus said to them, "My Father is always at his work to this very day, and I, too, am working." John 5:17
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My Father's Work
A Week Without: Translate Passion into Action.
This week, you are invited to "go without" some normal expenditures and give those funds to the work of justice around the world through International Justice Mission. Share your "week without" sacrifice via Facebook, Twitter or by emailing worldimpact@hopecentral.com. Then on the 24th, bring your funds anytime Sunday, as well as your loose change, as we express our support for IJM through giving. You can also donate your funds online here.
Freedom Concert
 Sunday we learned more about IJM and the work for justice around the world. Join us Sunday, June 24 at 7 pm for a concert of praise and prayer for Freedom. Bring your Loose Change to Loosen Chains and Week Without gifts for our final collection. Let's make a difference!
The Freedom Market will be open after the morning services and during the Freedom Concert. Come prepared to shop for a cause. Merchandise from Amani Africa, ALARM, 31 Bits, Fair Fashion Cambodia, and I Won't Watch will be featured as well as Compassion, IJM and RJI.
Learn more at
http://hopecentral.com/myfatherswork/.
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Summer Sunday Time Change
The Sunday morning and afternoon services is on a slightly different schedule for the summer - 9:15am, 11am and 5pm. This will run through August. |
Summer of Arts 2012
Session 1: June 26, 28 & July 3, 5 - Sign up now!
 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...
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Coming up the First Sunday of the Month, July 1
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 June was 999 pounds! Thank you to all who contributed. Pick up a bag this Sunday, fill it with non perishable food and return it Sunday, July 1. Use the quick link at the left for the Pantry's basic list.
Newcomers 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, July 1, at 10:35 at the far end of the concourse across from the worship auditorium.
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Camp Splash
 Our Camp Splash locations have officially been announced! See our website for a complete list of the eight homes in Richmond offering a camp. We are in need of people to assist with games and crafts at each location, so please contact aagaskill@gmail.com to help. |
Fun in the Son
 Fun in the Son July 15-22, is a summer retreat in Jekyll Island, GA for rising 9th through rising 12th grade students. There is still time to register - you don't want to miss out! For details...
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New Director of Operations
We are pleased to welcome Grant Hayes as Hope's Director of Operations. Beginning this week, Grant and will oversee all operational aspects of the life of Hope in order to help us aggressively pursue our mission. Welcome! |
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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