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Current 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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"I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing. If you do not remain in me, you are like a branch that is thrown away and withers; such branches are picked up, thrown into the fire and burned. If you remain in me and my words remain in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you. This is to my Father's glory, that you bear much fruit, showing yourselves to be my disciples." John 15:5-8
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Elder Nomination Now open: Tuesday, October 2 to Sunday, October 28
The nominating period for elders is now open. HOPE's elders offer leadership and exhibit a mature relationship with Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior. A candidate for elder should manifest leadership gifting and interpersonal skills.
Elders serve 3-year terms. Any active member of HOPE can nominate another active member of HOPE that is not in their family. Please visit the website for more information and to make a nomination.
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Fathered - Movie Night - October 5
Come Friday to a FUN, family-friendly event!
Fathered, a group focused on adoption, foster care, and orphan care, is partnering with West End Presbyterian's orphan care ministry (Love on a Mission) to bring a free movie night to the Richmond community.
On Friday at 7:00 pm, we will be showing:
 "October Baby" for teens and adults.
"Chimpanzee" for children who are able to sit through a movie. We will have teenagers to supervise, but recommend that childcare arrangements be made for little ones.
Free popcorn! Drinks and candy available for purchase!
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Music of Anousheh and Drew Daniels
This Saturday - October 6
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HOPE's 15 Year Celebration
Mark your calendars for a very special event! Our whole community will celebrate together beginning at 3 pm on Saturday, October 20. Bring your lawn chair and enjoy free bluegrass music and family activities. Bring some cash because we'll also have food trucks on hand for some great eats. At 5 pm we kick off THE GARAGE and then at 5:30 pm attend the first Saturday service in the auditorium (see below).
Can't make it Saturday, We'll also be celebrating in all three services on Sunday, October 21. For more information, visit our Facebook Event Page.
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New Saturday Service!!
On October 20, at 5:30 pm at the HOPE 15 Celebration we will be starting our first new Saturday service.
* * * A change to the previous announcement is that the service will include full children's ministry (infants-5th grade) beginning October 27.
Our hope is that this will be an ongoing additional service to reach people with the love of Jesus Christ - so please plan to invite friends to come along with you!
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New HOPE Administrative Assistant
We want to welcome Jennifer Mitchell as the new Administrative Assistant to Family Ministry and Worship Arts. We are excited to have her on staff!!
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The Book on Love - October 11, 12, & 13
 REGISTER NOW
The Book on Love is a weekend of teaching and discovery for any couple about what the Bible says about marriage. Join our Sr. Pastor David Dwight and other facilitators and speakers on Thursday and Friday evenings, October 11 & 12 from 7:00-9:30 pm and Saturday, October 13 from 8:30 am -3:30 pm. For more information on the class and to register on our website, use this link . |
Bag It Sunday & Newcomer's Coffee - This Sunday
GOOCHLAND FOOD BANK DONATIONS
 Bring your bag, Sunday, of non perishable donations for the Goochland Food Bank! For items needed, see the quick link in the left column. THANK YOU for all you do to help those in need.
NEWCOMER COFFEE TIME
New to HOPE? Come join us between the morning services for a coffee, an opportunity to learn more about our church, and to meet some of our leaders. Happening this Sunday at the far end of the concourse across from the worship auditorium.
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Around Town
Homeschooling Families - Every Tuesday Morning
Come join other homeschooling families with elementary-
aged children and their siblings for a fun, structured school time. Enjoy art, show and tell, games, learning, and playtime with friends.
Please email stephanieharlow1@yahoo.com or call her at 337-4995 to let her know you will be attending and how many. She will give you additional information on the time and place.
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Basketball League
Sign up by October 12
Basketball season starts November 5. We play one game per week (played either Monday or Thursday) from 6:00-9:00 pm. Cost for the league is approximately $25 per player if you live in Henrico, and $40 if you live outside the County.
If you are interested in playing on a team, stop by the sign-up table in the concourse after Sunday morning services or send your name, address, county of residence and cell phone number to barryisenberg@msn.com.
Also, let Barry know if you can arrange a court for practice. We will have several practices in October if we can find a court!
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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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