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Fall Reading
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Since reading is a key part of spiritual formation, the staff at HOPE recommend a book each quarter for you to read with a group of friends or on your own. The fall selection is Love Does by Bob Goff. His book contains paradigm shifts, musings, and stories about what fuels his life - Love. Not the kind of love that stops at thoughts and feelings, but the kind of love that takes action. Bob believes that when Love Does, life gets interesting. Each day turns into a hilarious, whimsical, meaningful chance that makes faith simple and real. It is available for $15 at the Welcome Desk. |
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"Religion that God our Father accepts as pure and faultless is this: to look after orphans and widows in their distress and to keep oneself from being polluted by the world."
James 1:27
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World Impact - One Hundred Pounds of Hope:
Help children in Cambodia receive an education! Join
One Hundred Pounds of Hope this Sunday, October 28, for a benefit walk at Freeman High School. Walk starts at 2 pm. For more information contact Amanda or call her at 804-305-2120.
Summer 2013 Mission Teams:
Summer 2013 Mission teams will be forming soon!
June 21-28 will be a team to the Dominican Republic June 28-July 4 will be a team to Camp Langano, Ethiopia There will be an information meeting for the Ethiopia team on Sunday, November 11, at 10:30 am in the Conference Room with applications due December 2. The following Sunday, November 18, at 10:30 am there will be an information meeting for the Dominican team, also in the Conference Room. Applications will be due January 6, 2013. For more information about either, contact worldimpact@hopecentral.com.
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"The Way" - Children's Book Written by Sr. Pastor David Dwight
Come to a brief "all ages" gathering in the Multipurpose Room after this Saturday night's worship or Sunday-11:00 am worship where David will share the story of his new children's book and offer a reading. This will be a great opportunity to get a signed copy! "The Way" will be for sale at a discounted rate when purchased at HOPE or will also be available through the web at CForbesPress.com and Amazon.com.
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Orphan Sunday - November 4
Did you know there are over 150 million orphans in the world? A true crisis. So who's responsible to do something? The Church is, according to James 1:27. Because we, God's people, have the ability to respond through Christ in us!
Orphan Sunday is November 4 and Fathered, an orphan care ministry started by "Hopers", will be available if you feel God nudging you to action. Respond by coming by the table in the concourse and attending the information panel after the 11:00 service (lunch will be provided). Fears, doubts, and misconceptions around adoption, foster care and orphan care will be addressed through a panel of professionals in the field, adoptive families, and foster parents. We look forward to seeing you on November 4!
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1st Monday Prayer Gathering - November 5
Another celebration of Orphan Sunday will be Monday evening, November 5. Fathered also welcomes you and your family to a night of prayer and worship. Children are welcome and encouraged to participate! Come join us at 7:00 pm in the Multipurpose Room at HOPE.
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Around Town
Ever wonder what God's passion is and what role you have in it? Then Perspectives on the World Christian Movement is for you. Registration is now open for the Richmond Spring 2013 classes to be held at Mechanicsville Christian Center, Mondays, 6:30-9:30 pm starting January 7 and ending May 6.
Sign up online or for more information contact Nancy Friesen at worldimpact@hopecentral.com. Scholarships are available! |
First Sunday in November is Also:
Bag it Sunday & Newcomer's Coffee
Time for our monthly collection of non perishable food and items to be given to the Goochland Food Pantry to distribute to those in need. Can you believe it, we have given, year-to-date, 9,999 pounds of these items to the Food Pantry!! Pick up a blue bag this Sunday to fill and bring back the following Sunday, November 4, to raise that to 10,000+! For a list of what is needed, see the quick link in the left column.
Also - if you are a newcomer, please stop by the table at the far end of the concourse across from the worship auditorium between the morning services on November 4. Meet some of our leaders and learn more about our church....we would love to meet you!
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Journey to Freedom
Tomorrow - October 24
HOPE is partnering with the local YMCA to offer an 8-week small group designed to lay a foundation for change in areas that keep people from reaching their full potential. This Christian curriculum casts a hope-filled vision for improvement in spirit, mind and body through weekly readings, thought-provoking questions, and discussion.
The Journey to Freedom groups will meet at HOPE on Wednesdays at 6pm starting on October 24. The $45 registration fee includes materials and optional childcare.
For questions and registration, email Robin Lafon, lafonr@ymcarichmond.org or call 804-270-3866 x 161. You may also request information about Twelve Steps to Freedom, a 15-week Christ-centered twelve-step program.
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The Vine - First Annual Singles Picnic November 3
Singles - time to sign up for our First Annual Fall HOPE Singles Picnic being held from 12:00 to 5:00 pm at one of the area's most beautiful parks, Robious Landing Park (only 15 minutes from the church). For those who like activity, we'll have something for everyone including volleyball, horseshoes, football, tennis, badminton and everyone's favorite, cornhole. And what would a picnic be without plenty of food? We're asking everyone to bring their own main course (one that does not need grilling) and a dish to share based on the first letter of your last name. We will plan to eat at 1:00 - join us!
For lots more information visit this website link.
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Elder Nomination Sunday, Last Chance to Nominate Someone!
HOPE's elders serve 3-year terms and 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.
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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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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