OVERALL GOAL: Theological Education, Christian Higher Education Tell us about your Mission Partner and how they believe your mission work has impacted their ministry and the lives of the people they served this past year. St. Paul’s has been training people to “serve God and humanity” since 1903. It became a fully chartered Private Christian […]
BRINGING YOUR LIFE BACK TO BALANCE Sabbath is drawing away one day a week from anything related to productivity- from work, roles, from labor. The Hebrew meaning of the word Sabbath (Shabbat) is “cessation of work” or “ rest”. One day a week set aside your work, errands, chores, volunteering and JUST REST, PLAY and […]
Do you ever wonder who’s in charge of Pizza Sunday, Soup Suppers, and Coed Softball? All of these activities fall under the umbrella of the Fellowship Ministry. The Fellowship Ministry tries to incorporate activities for the congregation, offering opportunities for fellowship and also providing the background for spiritual growth. Some of the events we sponsor […]
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 Orientation to Hope Church classes and confirmation activities, Sunday greeters, production of the Hope Church News and media coverage, […]
Catch up on the latest Hope Church News! In this issue: Season of Lent: Worship During Holy Week Witness to Reconciliation Special Event Notification Text Reminders Online Directory Launch 2016 Build Hope (Think Hope Auction: April 30)
It has been a privilege to be able to share some thoughts with the congregation via the back page of this newsletter for these last couple years. As I mentioned at the annual meeting in January, I am grateful for how Hope Church has nurtured my spiritual and ministerial development by creating new space for […]
When asked about her work in Calcutta, Mother Teresa would often reply, “Come and see!” It’s an invitation to an encounter. An invitation to move beyond notions, ideas, theories — what remains abstract — and have an encounter with a real place, real people, in real time. This is what Christian and I hoped our […]
Dear Hope Church brothers and sisters in Christ, We wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! Thanks so much for your prayers and support for us! Emmanuel, God is with us! ~Rode and Endrias Molla Dear Hope Church friends, Thank you for making my Christmas very special. Many, many thanks to those […]
Sunday, February 28 11:00 a.m. in the Sanctuary There will be a healing prayer service as part of our 11:00 AM Worship Service on Sunday, February 28. The liturgy at the 11am service will focus on the need for healing from God in our lives, in the lives of those we love, and in our […]
Our online photo directory is now up and running! All information is password-protected and secure. To access the directory log in page, visit our website at hopechurchrca.org and click on “Members” at the top right. You can also go to this direct link: http://www.connections.lifetouch.com/?orgLogin=21972. Each member should soon be receiving their specific username and password […]