Community Updates

It’s been 40 years since Debbie Dorman began leading worship at Hope Chapel and she’s retiring! Though she’ll always be a worshiper, she’s moving into a season of fewer responsibilities at Hope. And we’re having a party for her on Saturday, April 21st to show her how much we appreciate all she’s done these 4 decades – the life of Hope Chapel.

WHAT, WHEN, and WHERE

Join in first for for a reception and then a celebration. 

Reception: 4-5:30 p.m.

Faith Lutheran is kindly sharing their fellowship hall with us (6600 Woodrow Ave, 78757). We’ll start here then move down the street for the celebration.

Gala Celebration: 6-7:30 p.m.

Hope’s auditorium/sanctuary (6701 Arroyo Seco 78757). Hang around and visit after. 

Debbie Dorman at Hope Chapel 

More than any one person at Hope, Deb has led us into worship week after week, month after month, year after year, showing us how to seek the Father’s face. She has led us deeper in pursuit of worshiping God. And in the background, she has mentored worship leaders, written songs, led multiple worship teams, directed choirs, overseen young worship students, called out excellence in musicians, joined with other churches in writing music, protected the body by choosing scriptural worship songs, done the nitty-gritty administrative work, and above all else, never stopped being a worshiper herself. Together with her husband, Jack, they have Sunday after Sunday cried out to God, humbly, honestly, and passionately while encouraging us to do the same.

Come celebrate the gift Debbie is and has been to Hope Chapel!

It’s a wintry mix and freezing temps coming in the early AM hours of Tuesday, January 16th. So Tuesday Night Classes (School of the Holy Spirit and How to Interpret and Teach the Bible) are canceled.

The Hope Chapel offices will also be closed.

Stay safe and warm.

Bless you all,

Hope Staff

Saturday, Jan. 20, 9:00 a.m.-noon with former Muslims serving with Crescent Project

These former Muslims work closely with Tom Doyle, who led us last year in learning about our Muslim neighbors. Our speaker grew up Muslim Africa and came to Christ in a disciple-making movement.God is calling him and his wife to help Christians be fruitful among Muslims. Learn more about Ali HERE. 

Plan to join us for this great opportunity!

Matt Ryniker encourages us, “Let’s turn away from fear and anxiety and learn stories of God doing great and wonderful things in the Muslim world. Let’s also learn how we can participate in what God seems determined to do. This is an important topic and I’m hopeful about what God will do among us through it.”

Child care is available by reservation only. The deadline to reserve childcare is Wednesday, Jan. 17th. To RSVP for childcare, fill out the information below, scroll to the bottom and click “Sign Up”

We regret that the deadline to reserve child care has passed.

Join us for an evening of worship and prayer on Friday night, January 19 from 7 – 8:30pm.  We plan to include focused prayer toward loving those who are far from God and preparing our hearts for the following morning’s workshop, “Loving our Muslim Neighbors.”

Child care is available (for children age 8 and younger) by reservation only. The deadline to reserve childcare is Wednesday, Jan. 17th. To RSVP for childcare, fill out the information below, scroll to the bottom and click “Sign Up”

We regret that the deadline has passed to reserve child care.

Come out to Central Market this Sunday after morning service to enjoy some face time with the Littlefields! They will be there from 12-3 to greet people, catch us up on their adventures, and give many hugs!

Grab your lunch and join us outside!

Sunday, December 17

1-3:30pm

Central Market 4001 North Lamar

Hello everyone!

Below are the advent readings for the second week of advent. There really is a lot of good stuff that goes by very quickly on Sunday morning. I invite you to spend some time this week reading slowly, thoughtfully, and prayerfully meditating on this week’s readings and listen for the whisper of the Holy Spirit.

Hope Chapel
2017 Advent week 3

Leader:
Come, let us walk
in the light of the LORD.

Leader:
Why do we light this candle?

Leader:
This candle reminds us
that Jesus came to be
the Light of the whole world,
so that we can rejoice
with the words of the prophet
Zephaniah:

Leader:
I will purify the speech of all people,
so that everyone can worship
the LORD together…
I will remove all proud and arrogant
people from among you…
Those who are left will be
the lowly and humble,
for it is they who trust
in the Name of the Lord.

WOMEN:
Sing, O daughter of Zion;
shout aloud, O Israel!
Be glad and rejoice
with all your heart!
For the Lord will remove
His hand of judgment…

MEN:
And the Lord himself, the King of Israel, will live among you!
At last your troubles will be over,
and you will never again fear disaster…

ALL:
For the Lord your God
is living among you.
He is a mighty savior.
He will take delight in you with gladness.
With His love, He will calm all your fears.
He will rejoice over you
with joyful songs…

Leader:
Mary is an example to us
of one who lived in this lowly humility.
Let’s remember her song of praise.

WOMEN:
“My soul glorifies the Lord,
for He has remembered
the humble state of his servant.
From now on all generations
will call me blessed, for the Mighty One
has done great things for me—
holy is his Name.

MEN:
His mercy extends to those who fear Him,
from generation to generation.
He has performed mighty deeds
with His arm;
He has scattered those who are proud
in their inmost thoughts.
He has brought down rulers
from their thrones
but has lifted up the humble.

ALL:
He has filled the hungry
with good things
but has sent the rich away empty.”

Leader:
How can we now wait
in humble anticipation
of Christ coming into the world?
Paul says this in his letter to the Romans:

MEN:
May the God who gives endurance
and encouragement
give you a spirit of unity
among yourselves
as you follow Christ Jesus,

ALL:
so that with one heart and mouth
you may glorify the God and Father
of our Lord Jesus Christ.

WOMEN:
Accept one another, then,
just as Christ accepted you,
in order to bring praise to God.

Leader:
For I tell you that Christ has become
a servant of the Jews

ALL:
so that the Gentiles may glorify God
for His mercy, as it is written:
“Therefore I will praise you
among the Gentiles;
I will sing hymns to Your Name.”

ALL:
“Merciful God,
May your Church,
being gathered together in unity
by Your Holy Spirit,
show forth Your power
among all peoples,
to the glory of Your Name;

ALL:
through Jesus Christ our Lord,
who lives and reigns
with You and the Holy Spirit,
one God,
forever and ever.
Amen.