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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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"Community is what you were created for. It is God's desire for your life. It is the one indispensable condition for human flourishing." - John Ortberg
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GroupLink - Join a New Small Group
Life is better in community. That's why we invite you to join one of our new small groups for men, women or married couples by coming to GroupLink on September 9 at 6:30 pm. These new groups will grow together by going through a six-week DVD study of The Divine Conspiracy by Dallas Willard. Register for GroupLink on our website or at the welcome desk on Sunday.
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Thrive Returns September 20-December 6
Connection, Teaching and Conversation
LADIES...It's time for THRIVE! Come join us starting September 20th for either the Thursday morning classes (10-11:30 am) OR Thursday evenings (7-8:30 pm). Childcare is available for both sessions; morning Thrive features Sprouts...exciting and energizing curriculum for preschoolers. There is no fee for Thrive so please register here or email women@hopecentral.com for more information. Come and bring a friend or two or three!! |
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The Zone & Adventure Woods Meeting Times
September 2
Parents!! The Zone (K-5th Grade) will not meet on Sunday, September 2. We are looking forward to seeing everyone back on September 9 to kick off our new year.
Adventure Woods (birth-pre K) meets as usual.
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This Sunday - September 2 - Bag It Sunday &
Newcomer's Coffee
Bag It Sunday
Don't forget to bring your food-filled bags back this Sunday with non-perishables so they can be delivered to the Goochland Food Pantry. Use the quick link at the left for the Pantry's basic list. THANK YOU for all of your contributions!
Newcomer's Coffee
NEW TO HOPE? Join us for coffee this Sunday and learn more about HOPE! Coffee will be served between the morning services at the far end of the concourse across from the worship auditorium. Come meet some of our leaders and let us get to know you.
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September 4
"For where two or three gather in my name, there I am with them." Matthew 18:20
Not All Heroes Wear Capes! The Hope Playgroup presents: Moms in Prayer First Day 2012 Prayer Event! Come join women in prayer on the first day of school - praying for godly character in our children, their schools, their workplaces and homes. Please join other moms, Tuesday, September 4, from 10-11:30 am in HOPE's multipurpose room. Doors will open at 10:00 followed by a guided prayer event from 10:30-11:30. For more information, please contact Sandy White at aunt_sandy@verizon.net or 804-378-0845 or Lee Weidenmuller at seeweids@juno.com or 804-794-5022. Please note that childcare is not available for this event.
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Financial Update - July 31, 2012
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Operating Account
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Budgeted Income
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$ 1,261,544
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Actual Income
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$ 1,234,000
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Net Total
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$ (27,543)
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i am Hope
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2012 Total Pledged
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$ 622,217
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**Total Received IAH
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$ 915,619
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Net Total
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$ 293,402
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HOPE Thrift
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Total Income
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$ 238,932
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Total Expenses
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$ 91,022
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Net Total
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$ 147,911
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**Total Received IAH Includes
Pledges and Contributions
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Around Town
BIBLE STUDY OPPORTUNITY
Want to get involved in an in-depth bible study with folks around the Richmond Area? Then BSF (Bible Study Fellowship) is the place for you. This year we will be studying Genesis. Classes are offered for both men and women on Monday evenings - these include programs for school aged children. Wednesday morning classes are also available which include a children's program for birth to pre-K. For class locations visit this link and contact the class administrator to find out the date of the first 'Welcome' class. If you have questions about what the classes are like, please feel free to call Sandy White at 804-378-0845.
TRUTH OR CONSEQUENCES: AN EVENING WITH DEL TACKETT
You are invited to hear Del Tackett, author, architect and teacher of The Truth Project, to challenge you in how you think, how you act, and how you understand God's truths. You can purchase tickets online for the event which will be on Thursday, September 13, 7:00-9:00 pm, Grove Ave Baptist Church.
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Job Openings
Sprouts Caregivers and Teachers
Do you love working with children? Would you be interested in a paid opportunity to love and care for children on Thursday mornings? Sprouts is seeking loving, dedicated teachers and caregivers to be part of our team for the 2012-2013 year during Thrive meeting time. If you are interested or would like more information, please contact Laura at sprouts@hopecentral.com or 804-283-5064.
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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 the Hope Office, 708.5330.
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Hope Church
12445 Patterson Ave
Richmond, Virginia 23238
804.708.5330
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