The Outreach and Hospitality Ministry reaches out to Hope Church visitors and strives to foster a sense of warmth, openness and hospitality that will enrich the life of the church. The ministry plans and coordinates the new member classes and confirmation activities, Sunday greeters, production of the Hope Church News and media coverage, staffs the Welcome Center, and hosts the Elders Meeting (luncheon) and New Member Reception.
The ministry promoted the commitment of Hope Church as a Room for All Congregation this past summer by coordinating the Hope Church exhibit at Pride Festival 2014 in Centennial Park, and this year will support the LGBTQ students on Hope’s campus by supplying snacks for their meetings.
The group also tends to disability needs and concerns in the congregation by reviewing and examining strategies for meeting needs and providing the congregation with information and tools for responding to church attendees with appropriate thoughtfulness, care, and sensitivity. A new 20/30 Task Force and a Communication Task Force both work under the umbrella of Outreach and Hospitality.
Over Labor Day weekend, the O&H ministry supported the 20/30 Task Force by having a presence at the first “Gathering” at Dimnent Chapel. Along with other churches, Hope Church took part in a campus ministry initiative to connect Hope students to area churches. We will also support the Fellowship Ministry this year by sponsoring a Pizza Sunday.
Upcoming Events:
- In October, the Outreach and Hospitality Ministry will support the Adult Education Ministry by sponsoring a series of classes dealing with disabilities.
- New Member Luncheon & Meeting with Elders: November 2
- New Member Reception: November 16
We would love to have you join us! Our next meeting is Monday, October 20, at 4:00, in the church library. Ministry members are Trish Gosselar, Audrianne Hill, Michael Kolk, Dee Dee Piers, Jill Russell, Judy Vander Wilt and Jocelyn Van Heest.