Repentance
“The seed that fell among thorns stands for those who hear, but as they go on their way they are choked by life’s worries, riches and pleasures, and they do not mature.” Luke 8:14
There is a realization required in this walk with Christ that this world has nothing that can quench my emptiness. In fact, this life’s worries, riches, and pleasures can actually choke out a relationship with Christ. We must make the decision that Jesus is better and is our only hope.
When we repent, we acknowledge wrongdoing and a deep desire for change. In addition to that, repentance is a conviction that this world has nothing to offer me:
"The first step toward God is a step away from the lies of the world. It is a renunciation of the lies we have been told about ourselves and our neighbors and our universe… Repentance is not an emotion. It is not feeling sorry for your sins. It is a decision. It is deciding that you have been wrong in supposing that you could manage your own life and be your own god; it is deciding that you were wrong in thinking that you had, or could get, the strength, education and training to make it on your own; it is deciding that you have been told a pack of lies about yourself and your neighbors and your world. And it is deciding that God in Jesus Christ is telling you the truth." (Eugene Peterson)
What an invitation we have from Jesus to repent from our sins and the wrong beliefs we have held in this world and run to our compassionate God. The world behind me, the cross before me…
~Pastor Randy
Join us on Wednesday, August at 6:30 p.m. in the Community Room for a time of dessert, fellowship and support for our short-term Africa MissionsTeam.
Team Members
Randy Brainard
Julie Brainard
Vicki Way-D’Aquila
Josh Housman
Pam Housman
Terri Phillips
Suzanne Shriver
Interested in being baptized? Contact Gina at info@hopetucson.com or 520-400-1483.
Join us this month for Prayer & Praise on Wednesday, August 26.
Women's Ministry
Suzi King, Director
sking@hopetucson.com
Beginning on Thursday, September 3, we will meet for 10 weeks in the Community Room from 9:00 -11:00 a.m. for a study in the book of Joshua by Jen Wilkin. To sign up for this study, please contact Sheree Dennee at dsdennee@msn.com or 520-403-9939. Please sign up by August 26 so we have time to order books. Books for this study, which includes a video access code, will be $27.00.
In this 10-session, verse-by-verse study of the book of Joshua, Jen Wilkin helps us see God’s continuing faithfulness to fulfill His covenant promises, both to Israel then and to us today. Israel’s story is our story. We battle not against flesh and blood as they did, but we courageously war against the temptations of the world, the flesh, and the Devil, trusting in the finished work of the true and better Joshua, Jesus Christ.
What does the Bible say about heavenly rewards? Join us for a deep dive into this topic.
Please RSVP before July 22 so we know how many to plan lunch for. Thanks!
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Lynne Hooge, HopeKids Discipleship Director
lhooge@hopetucson.com
As our summer break comes to an end, we pray that God blesses each of you HopeKids as you go back to school! Shine bright and be God’s light!
Our Hope women will be at Women’s Camp on August 16th. There won’t be any HopeKids program that day so that our women leaders can attend camp. We will have a Family Outreach project in the service that Sunday.
Have a great month!
Lynne
We had a great time at our Movie Night!
What We’re Learning:
August 2 (Family Sunday): Jesus Was Born; Matthew 1 - Luke 2; John 1
August 9: Jesus Was Dedicated; Matthew 2 - Luke 2
August 16: NO HOPEKIDS - Women’s Camp Weekend (Special Family Service)
August 23: Jesus Was Baptized - Matthew 3 - Mark 1
August 30: 5th Sunday Special HopeKids’ Worship - Kosovo Team Update
Our Key Verse This Month:
John 1:29 “The next day John saw Jesus coming toward him and said, “Look, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world!”
Big Picture Questions:
What did Jesus do to save us? Jesus lived a sinless life, died on the cross, and rose from the dead.
August Birthdays
Harlow Klein 8/3
Eloise Page 8/6
Teddy Grieder 8/7
Raylan Harris 8/25
Maeve Kelly 8/26
Levi Phillips 8/31
AWANA families! Enjoy your summer!
Review the verses you’ve memorized, to make sure they’re in your hearts. 💕
We are still in need of two adults to facilitate our Cubbies for preschool 4- & 5-year-olds.
AWANA begins this fall. If you are interested in serving God alongside us in Awana this next school year, please contact Tim Tolson at timtolson@comcast.net.
Gary Jones, Discipleship Pastor
gjones@hopetucson.com
“They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer.” (Acts 2:42)
Do you desire to be in a Home Group? Home Groups are a great way for us to grow in community and in our walk with Jesus. We desire to see everyone connected to a Home Group, so if you are interested in getting plugged in, please contact me at gjones@hopetucson.com.
Home Group Leaders, we have another meeting on Saturday, August 22 in the Community Room from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Save the date!
Men’s Breakfast: Saturday, July 18th in the Community Room at 7:30 a.m. We’ll continue our series on “A Measure of a Man”. Men and teens of all ages are welcome to join us for some great food, fellowship, and an engaging message and discussion time. Join us!
Men's Bible Study: We are taking July off and will resume study on Friday, August 7 at 8:00 a.m. in the Community Room.
Men's Camp: Friday – Saturday, November 6 - 7th up on Mt. Lemmon at Southern Pines Baptist Camp. Save the Date!
Father/Son Camping Trip
HopeLife is our young adult ministry for ages 18-29. If you are a young adult, we’d love for you to get connected with others in a similar season of life. We spend time together to grow in community, study God’s Word, pray, eat, and have fun. Join us!
July Calendar
Tuesday, July 14 - 6:30 p.m. at the Braeutigam’s Home
Tuesday, July 28 - 6:30 p.m. at the Braeutigam’s Home
Buc-ee's trip in the works for July - Stay tuned!
Young Adult Bowling Night!
Kevin Mason, Family Pastor
kmason@hopetucson.com
July Calendar
No Youth Group in the Month of July - We will have activities at homes!
Join us back at Youth Group on Sunday, August 2.
Middle School Girls
Friday, July10 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. - Pool party at the Perez Home
Saturday, July 18 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. - Pool party at the Kuntz Home
Contact Margaret Nordberg at 720-261-7682 for more information
Middle School Boys
Wednesday, July 22 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. - Pool party, hangout and dinner at the Thiessen Home
Contact Ryan Thiessen at 520-271-7857 for more information.
High School Girls
Friday, July 17 from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. - Pool party (location to be announced)
Contact Whitney Nall at 520-999-0686 for more information.
High School Boys
Wednesday, July 15 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. - Top Golf
Contact Rey Fleming at 520-270-6474 for more information.
HopeYouth Summer Camp - 2026!
Matt Ulrich
Tech Director
mulrich@hopetucson.com
1. If you want access to the online Hope Directory, please click this link below to get started.
2. If you haven’t already subscribed to our new email service, please do so by clicking this link.
3. We could always use more hands on our Sunday Tech team: audio, video, and lighting. If you are interested in being part of this team, please click the link below.
Bob & Merrillee Whren, Directors
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.
For more details and information on this group, please contact Bre McCabe at bmambros@gmail.com.
