Isaiah So Far…
It has always been such a blessing for me to study chapters of the Bible during the week in order to preach and then read them together with you all every Sunday. By the time we finish the book, I always feel like I know that specific book and its message so much greater than I did before.
As we move into April, we have read up to Isaiah 11. I had always heard that Isaiah is nicknamed “the 5th Gospel”. That is a crazy nickname because the four gospels discuss the good news of Jesus Christ (Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John), and Isaiah was written 700 years before Jesus Christ was even born.
Nevertheless, Isaiah is rich with prophecy that points to the coming Messiah (Greek word for Messiah is “Christ”). For example, take a look at these passages we have covered so far from Isaiah [listed on the left], and how they are fulfilled in the New Testament [on the right]. This might be a blessing to do together in your home-groups or in your personal devotional time.
~ Pastor Randy
Good Friday and Easter 2024!
Women's Ministry
Suzi King, Director
sking@hopetucson.com
Hey Hope Ladies,
Come out and join us at Board & Brush in Oro Valley for a time of creative fun and great fellowship on Saturday, April 13 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. The cost is $35.00 to $38.00 (depending on the project you select). You will be able to select a wood project from a large variety of options. B&B provides all the materials and will give us step-by-step instructions in how to create a beautiful piece for your home or as a gift.
Pre-registration is required. Space is limited so register soon! The code word is JESUS. Register Below!!
If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact info@hopetucson.com.
Thanks to all the women who came out for our March Brunch and Intro into Gardening. We had a wonderful time of food, fellowship and planting!
We had a great time partnering with Young Life for Kickin' It For Campership. Thanks for coming out and supporting this important ministry!
The Compassion ministry at Hope is in the process of updating our list of those willing to serve, mostly by bringing meals to families who are in need of our help during times of illness, new baby, etc. If you have already joined the list, please let us know if you would like to remain on it, and if you would like to serve in this way, we would love to add you to the list! Come by Hope Central to sign up or contact Denise Edmiston at medmiston22@comcast.net or Claudia Zimmer at zimmer1501@comcast.net.
Blessing the Teachers and Staff at Wilson
A special thank you to Principal Christine Sullivan, who we have partnered with the last 7 years at Wilson. She is retiring in June.
YoungLives
YoungLives is a specialty ministry of Young Life. YoungLives reaches pregnant and parenting teens through mentorship, community and opportunities to go to camp in both summer and winter. Our mission is to introduce teen moms to Jesus and help them grow in their faith.
There will be a table in the lobby on Sunday, April 28 to help moms/children go to camp. Raffle tickets will be sold to help fundraise for the camps.
Tickets will cost $20.00 each and prizes include two AZ Cardinals Tickets for two games, PSE Bow & Archery Load Out, multiple gift cards to various places (Amazon, Walmart, Target, etc.) for $200.00 or more. All proceeds from the raffle go directly to YoungLives camp funds.
We are excited that we finished our study through the Bible in March! It took us about 5 years. Our curriculum, the Gospel Project, is a 3-year program through the Bible and teaches that it all points to Jesus. Due to family Sundays and covid, it took longer…but we did it! This month we will start over and begin in Genesis with updated lessons.
Plans for this year’s VBS, The Great Jungle Journey are well underway! It will be held May 27-31 at Hope Overton for ages 4 (by July 31) through students finishing 5th grade.
If you are interested in volunteering, you can email me. We will have a flyer available with ways that you can help to order and donate supplies on April 14th.
Registration will open to register our own HopeKids the week of April 15th. At this time, we have to limit registration to our own HopeKids due to available space. You will be able to register with a link on the Hope App or by a link that will be emailed out.
There will be a Training Lunch for VBS volunteers on April 28th after church at Hope on Overton.
We hope to see you at Nerf Night!
Have a great month! ~Lynne
Our Verses this Month:
"The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands." (Psalm 19:1)
Big Picture Question:
Why did God create everything? God created everything for His glory and our good.
What We’re Learning:
April 7 (Family Sunday): Jesus Will Return; Revelation 19-22
April 14: God Created the World; Genesis 1
April 21: God Created People; Genesis 1-2
April 28: Creation Glorifies God; Psalm 19
April Birthdays
Caleb Brown 4/3
Ellory Behrends 4/3
Kayla Turkington 4/3
Julian Knutson 4/5
Ava Alexander 4/6
Brady Mason 4/7
Lucia Arellano 4/9
Kellen Creviston 4/10
Harper Luckow 4/12
Levi Hunt 4/12
Boaz Fleming 4/15
Marlena Bellars 4/15
Elias Thiessen 4/18
Lola Colella 4/19
Alice Papajohn 4/20
Hazel Arnold 4/24
Tytus Phillips 4/24
Ellie Manoogian 4/26
Violet Arnold 4/26
Quinley Hunt 4/29
Easter Offering - HopeKids Fundraising! Way To Go Kids!!
Please join us April 21 in our church service as we briefly acknowledge and honor our AWANA kids! They have worked very hard this year to memorize a bucket full of verses, so make sure you come on time to cheer them on!
We had a great time at the Grand Prix this year! Well done to all our Awana participants and winners!
Church-Wide Prayer and Praise – April 24
“Think of what He can do, and how He delights to hear the prayers of His redeemed people. Think of your place and privilege in Christ, and expect great things!” (Andrew Murray)
“Every great movement of God can be traced to a kneeling figure.” (D. L. Moody)
"O, magnify the LORD with me; let us exalt His name together." (Psalm 34:3)
Kevin Mason, Associate & Youth Pastor
kmason@hopetucson.com
“He is the one we proclaim, admonishing and teaching everyone with all wisdom, so that we may present everyone fully mature in Christ. To this end I strenuously contend with all the energy Christ so powerfully works in me.” (Colossians 1:28-29)
Interested in joining a Home Group? Contact Pastor Kevin at kmason@hopetucson.com.
Mark your calendars: Home Group Leaders Dinner on Friday, April 19 at 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. in the Community Room. Dinner will be catered so please sign up below if you plan on attending.
Our vision in Men’s Ministry is to train and build up men in godly masculinity. We desire all men at Hope to be rooted in a Biblical identity and to embrace their role as leaders in the Kingdom.
Important Date:
Men's Dinner - April 20 from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Location TBD
We loved last month as we got to fellowship with the senior group and hear Tim & Marilyn Tolson give their testimony. What a wonderful time of connection and fellowship. We pray you had a blessed Easter remembering our Savior and His sacrifice for us.
Saturday, April 6 - Bible Study at 7:00 p.m. in Community Room
Saturday, April 13 - Testimony at 7:00 p.m. Location TBD
Saturday, April 20 - Special Event with more details to come
Saturday, April 27 - Bible Study at 7:00 p.m. in Community Room.
Contact Carl Vereen at carlvereen@gmail.com if you have any questions about HopeLife!
April Calendar for Youth Group:
All Sundays in April - Youth Group from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. in the Community Room
Save the date for Youth Summer Camp!!
If you would like to join the Hope Youth App for updates - contact Pastor Kevin at kmason@hopetucson.com.
Rock Nest Ranch Bible Camp Short-Term Mission 2024 - British Columbia, Canada
RNR 2024 Team
Back Row: Joel Vereen, Jake Braeutigam, Josiah Jones, Uriah Thiessen, Bren Marshall, Timo Towne
Front Row: Frank Bumb, Beth Bumb, Stephen Molinari, Joelle Orr, Emma Vereen, Bria Marshall, Angela Kleist
Thank you to our Hope family ! We were blessed by your support and many donations for our Yard Sale. It was a huge success in many ways! It brought us closer to our fundraising goal of approximately $20,000. Another blessing was our team got to know each other better and learn to work together.
We leave for camp in less than 100 days on July 1st.
We would appreciate you joining us to pray for:
1. One team member’s passport to arrive on time.
2. God’s blessing in fundraising.
3. Building prayer support for each team member.
4. Heart prep and growth in teachability, flexibility, humility.
5. RNR staff, as they prepare for camp season.
Thanks to everyone who brought in items for our March Yard Sale. It was a big success!
Bob & Merrillee Whren, Directors
Hope Seniors' Lunch: Sunday, June 2 following the service in the Community Room.
Interested in our Seniors' Ministry? Contact Bob Whren at bwhren@gmail.com.
Our goal is to grow a community of support and encouragement for all families at Hope Community Church who wish to educate their students at home. All are welcome to participate in the activities regardless of what type of school they attend. Children that are not school age are also welcome.
Upcoming Events:
Friday, April 5 - Sonora Desert Museum - 10:00 a.m. (meet at the raptor free flight)
Saturday, April 6 - Home Educating 101 at Hope's Community Room - 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
For more details and information on this group, please contact Bre McCabe at bmambros@gmail.com or Tina Edgin at tsedgin@gmail.com.
Group at the Ostrich Farm
