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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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"Every day God invites us on the same kind of adventure. It's not a trip where He sends us a rigid itinerary, He simply invites us. God asks what it is He's made us to love, what it is that captures our attention, what feeds that deep indescribable need of our souls to experience the richness of the world He made. And then, leaning over us, He whispers, 'Let's go do that together'."
Bob Goff, author of Love Does (our Fall reading suggestion)
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HOPE Thrift Ministry of the Month
November 3-Support the Richmond Justice Initiative
Come out to the HOPE Thrift store this Saturday to support our local non-profit, faith based anti-human trafficking organization - Richmond Justice Initiative. Help stop human trafficking where $32 billion dollars a year is made by exploiting women and children.
100% of ALL PROCEEDS from the Thrift store that day will be donated to RJI so come by between 9 am-5 pm to make your purchase or drop off a donation! |
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Dollar Days at HOPE Thrift
October 30 thru November 3
Great Bargains on clothing!! Stop by our HOPE Thrift store on Tuesday, October 30, through Saturday, November 3 for DOLLAR DAYS!
Store hours on Tuesday - 10:00 am to 6:00 pm and Saturday - 9:00 am to 5:00 pm.
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World Impact - Share Thanksgiving Day With International Student:
International students and scholars are eager to learn more about our culture, to experience the warmth of a home, and to make American friends. Thanksgiving Day is a wonderful opportunity to show hospitality and friendship. If you would be interested in sharing this special American holiday with a VCU international student, please contact Pam Haney ( pohaney@vcu.edu) by November 14 or call 828-8309. Download a Thanksgiving Volunteer Form now.
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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Stephen Ministry 
HOPE's Fourth Stephen Minister Class -
HOPE needs at least 12 more Stephen Ministers. To hear what's involved and how you can be blessed ministering to others, come to the Stephen Ministry table in the concourse after services, call John Williams (307-3429) or email stephenministry@hopecentral.com. Also, visit the Stephen Ministry quick link to the left.
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This Sunday -
Bag it Sunday
Bring your non perishable food and items for the Goochland Food Pantry Sunday 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!! How many more pounds can we reach by the end of the year??
Newcomer's Coffee
Newcomers, please stop by the table at the far end of the concourse across from the worship auditorium between the morning services this Sunday. Meet some of our leaders and learn more about our church....we would love to meet you! Orphan Sunday 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 this Sunday 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!
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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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"The Way" - Children's Book
"The Way" written by our Sr. Pastor, David Dwight with Chip Forbes, and beautifully illustrated by Mark Rhea can be purchased at HOPE at the Welcome Desk or is also available through the web at CForbesPress.com and Amazon.com.
To see a brief video that tells the story behind the story, watch here.
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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! |
The Vine - First Annual Singles Picnic November 3
Singles - last chance 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. Bring your 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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Job Openings
Small Groups Coaches
HOPE is currently hiring a team of four part-time coaches (preferably two men and two women) to provide leadership and support for our growing Small Group Ministry. To learn more about these open positions, please visit our website.
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Births, Deaths and Marriages
Our condolences to Jim and Susan Cromer on the passing of Jim's father, Gordon Cromer, on October 22 in Roanoke, VA.
Our thoughts and prayers are also with Becky Workman and her husband Joe. Becky's mother, Carol Ann Robinson Perez, passed away peacefully on October 24.
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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