Community Updates

Dear Parents of Hope,

Our next Parent/Child Dedication class is Wednesday, April 30 and in it we’ll cover the “why” of child dedications and principles for creating a Christian home. If you want to dedicate a child this spring or simply be encouraged in your parenting journey, please join Pastor Matt Ryniker and Children’s Ministry Director, Hala Tompkins for an evening of encouragement and equipping as you prepare to dedicate the newest member of your family to the Lord Jesus.

Class starts at 6pm and we’ll be done by 7:30. Sign up for the class and childcare by emailing hala.

The Sunday morning dedication service is scheduled for May 18, 2025.

Please join us at 10:00 AM as we celebrate our Risen Savior and Lord, Jesus Christ, the Son of God at Hope’s Easter Celebration – music and worship, celebration, Bible teaching, and the younger set has HopeKids classes (up to 5th grade).

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The Christian celebration of Jesus’ Resurrection.

From the New Testament, the Gospel (Good News) of John, Chapter 20:

“Now Mary stood outside the tomb crying. As she wept, she bent over to look into the tomb and saw two angels in white, seated where Jesus’ body had been, one at the head and the other at the foot.

They asked her, ‘Woman, why are you crying?’

‘They have taken my Lord away,’ she said, ‘and I don’t know where they have put him.’ 

At this, she turned around and saw Jesus standing there…Jesus said, ‘…Go…to my brothers and tell them, I am ascending to my Father and your Father, to my God and your God.’

Mary Magdalene went to the disciples with the news: “I have seen the Lord!” And she told them that he had said these things to her.”

Our Good Friday service will be held on April 18th from 6:30pm to 8:30pm and includes seven friends from our community reflecting personally over the 7 last phrases Jesus uttered from the cross. It is always a very beautiful and poignant time together. Feel free to bring friends.

HopeKids Program

We recommend the service for children ages 6th grade and up but leave this to the parent’s discretion. Testimonies given may contain more mature content. A meaningful HopeKids program is provided for children in 5th grade and under.  Sign up by clicking HERE. The deadline for childcare reservations is April 9th. Parents who would like their Jr.High students to help with HopeKids should contact Joelene and let her know.

Contact Joelene Michel with questions.

Spring Congregational Meeting – Wednesday, April 9th 6:00PM
Updates, Finances, and Future Plans

Come on Wednesday, April 9th for Hope’s Spring Congregational Meeting from 6:00-7:30PM. Please plan to join the meeting for information from the Board and Senior Pastor Matt Ryniker. The meeting includes a financial report from the Board, and updates, and future plans for our congregation. Family Night resumes on the 23rd – after Holy Week). Livestream link available on Realm.

Childcare through 5th Grade

If you are bringing children, please RSVP here. Watch on hope.org and Realm for Childcare RSVP information.

MEETING FIRST SUNDAYS EACH MONTH

Playing an instrument is a great tool for worshiping the Lord and spending time in His presence! A workshop is intended to benefit players at almost any level, ages 9-99, begins on March 2nd in the Sanctuary from 12:15-1:00PM. Bring your guitar we’ll spend most of our time playing along with basic 4 chord progressions in 2-3 different keys:

Beginner? Focus on just hitting the standard chords.

Have the basics mastered? Use the provided chord sheet to choose different challenging ways to play those same chords in a more expressive way.

Contact Andy Combs, Director of Worship Ministries, if you have questions.