Our 15th Birthday
On February 1st, we will be celebrating our 15th church birthday. Here are 15 things that I have been grateful for recently…
1) In 2025, Hope was able to invest 26% of what was given in offerings towards missionaries and mission projects around the world for the glory of Christ. In addition, over $500,000 was added to our building project fund during the same period. Amazing.
2) Hope is currently financially supporting two church planting efforts. Pastor Dave Collins at Ambassadors and Eric Loveland in Long Beach, California. Let’s keep growing the kingdom of God.
3) AWANA: How awesome is it that our kids are learning so many verses from the Word every week?
4) I’m grateful for our pastors (Gary, Kevin, and Christian) who faithfully preach the Word, serve in a thousand different ways every week, and encourage our church body (and me).
5) The Hobbit House (if you have seen it, you know why we call it that). God has provided us an important space for immediate office use as we start preparing hopefully to build soon. It also has potential for future ministry as well (i.e. discipleship house, missionary respite)
6) Wonderful short-term mission trips last year to Philippines, Miami, Honduras, and Canada. (Also, the sponsorship of 25 poor and precious Aeta kids by Hopers in the past few weeks.)
7) Hopers delivering furniture and needed items to Tucson foster families through CarePortal. This is a powerful ministry.
8) Memory Verses. So many of you have been on target memorizing a scripture a week so far in 2026. Keep it up!
9) Our incredible staff: our church administrator Gina, our HopeKids dynamic duo team of Lynne and Kendra, Katie, our worship assistant, Matt, our tech director, Suzi, our women’s director, and Faith Matthews who has been taking care of our facilities. This is an amazing team.
10) VBS last year was so fun – can’t wait for 2026!
11) Home groups - I love that so many of you meet, share meals, encourage one another, and try to grow in the Word.
12) Youth and Young Adult Ministries. Fellowship and encouragement are so vital in these days – so is the teaching of the Bible. I’m so grateful for the relationships I see happening at Hope.
13) The book of Luke. I have been so blessed to make our way through this book together, verse by verse. I think we are learning a lot about our compassionate Savior.
14) You – yes, I’m talking about you. It is really fun to serve Jesus with fellow believers like you.
15) Julie Brainard. I’m just so grateful for her personally, but I know she is a blessing to Hope as a whole as well.
Here's how you can help with the celebration:
If your last name begins with E, U, V, X, Y, Z - Nacho Cheese (already warm in its warming pot)
If your last name begins with B, F, K, M, R - Salads (green, fruit or your favorite kind)
If your last name begins with D, J, N, O, P, Q, T - Rice
If your last name begins with H or L - Guacamole
If your last name begins with A, C, G, I, S, W - Beans (preferably refried/pinto)
Please bring enough for 12 people.
Contact Gina at info@hopetucson.com if you have any questions.
Interested in being baptized? Contact info@hopetucson.com if you would like to be baptized.
Join us this month for Prayer & Praise on Wednesday, February 25th!
**Also, this month we will have another college & young adult worship night on Monday, February 23rd! It will be in the Community Room at our Overton Campus. Start time is planned for 6:30 p.m. Come out for a sweet night of worship, encouragement, and community!**
Women's Ministry
Suzi King, Director
sking@hopetucson.com
Thank you to all the women who joined us for our January dinner. We had a great time fellowshipping with one another and hearing God's Word!
Ladies, please join one of Hope's outreaches this month: Night to Shine or Feed My Starving Children.
Watch for the 2026 calendar coming soon!
Pit Crew is Ministry
Having church services at Wilson every Sunday takes a dedicated team of volunteers to set up and tear down, and we need more volunteers for this ministry!
Setup starts at 7:00 a.m. and teardown begins immediately following service. This team is mainly responsible for unloading the Hope Worship trailer and setting up the chairs and projector screens in the gym.
You can be part of one or both crews, do it once a month, every week, etc.
If you are willing and able, please fill out this simple form below to show your interest in being part of the Hope Pit Crew ministry!
The doctrine of heaven is one of the most misunderstood today, and the doctrine of hell is one of the most often denied or altered today. For those outside the Church, most believe that if there is a heaven that will indeed be their destination. Inside the Church, there are questions, doubts and denials about the reality of “eternal conscious punishment.” We all will die, and there are eternal realities. Join us February 28, to work our way through these important doctrinal truths.
Interested in watching the video of the January mini conference on "Politics Through the Lens of Faith"?
Click on the link below after February 2!
Reminder: If you have registered to be a part of our Hope Team for this amazing outreach, it is on February 7 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Oro Valley Church of the Nazarene. Thanks for signing up!
Night to Shine is just two weeks away! Our Guests from the special needs community will experience God's love in action. Many of you have answered the call to bless others by volunteering, supporting financially, and praying continually. We are thankful and joyful that Hope Church desires to
Offer Hope, Grow in Community and Be the Church!
HCC Night to Shine Team
Rock Nest Ranch Missions Trip - Summer 2026.
Hope Community Church is forming a team to serve the indigenous children of Northern B.C. this summer at Rock Nest Ranch Bible Camp. We will have a brief informational meeting Sunday, February 8 immediately after church in the teacher’s lounge. Come hear about the ministry opportunities for anyone 15 years of age on up. Email Frank & Beth Bumb at fastfranks@comcast.net or call 520-349-6574 if you have any questions.
Disc Golf Tournament
Saturday, February 28
2:00 to 5:00 p.m.
At Santa Cruz River Park
Join us for this tournament. Open to all ages. First 32 to enter will get to play. Entry fee will include the disc you will play the tournament with. Contact Ryan Thiessen for more information at 520-271-7857.
Coming in April...more info to come!
Lynne Hooge, HopeKids Discipleship Director
lhooge@hopetucson.com
MARK YOUR CALENDARS-VBS IS COMING IN MAY!
Want to join our VBS team this year? Email me at lhooge@hopetucson.com.
What We’re Learning:
February 1(Family Sunday): Zephaniah Warned God’s People to Repent; Zephaniah
February 7: We are to Repent of Sin; Matthew 3
February 14: Jonah Warned of God’s Judgement; Jonah
February 21: Nahum Warned of God’s Judgement; Nahum
Our Key Verses This Month:
Acts 3:19: Repent, then, and turn to God, so that your sins may be wiped out.
Psalm 139:13-14: For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother’s womb. I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well.
Big Picture Questions:
What is repentance? Repentance is turning away from sin and turning to Jesus.
What makes people special? People are special because we are made in God’s image, as male and female, to know Him.
February Birthdays
Alexander Brown 2/1
Kai Bernard 2/1
Sophie Braun 2/4
Elijah Glowa 2/5
Margo Bull 2/6
Walker Clowers 2/6
Jace Alexander 2/7
Anna Beth Brown 2/10
Silas Zientarski 2/13
Cyrus Phillips 2/14
Ruby Wilson 2/16
Aiden Alexander 2/17
Ellie Croft 2/18
Henry Ellwood 2/19
Gideon Zientarski 2/25
Come learn the Word of God with us! Hope offers Awana on Wednesday nights, so that children and families can hide God’s Word in their hearts. Psalms 119: 111 encourages us: “I have stored up your Word in my heart that I might not sin against you.”
We meet most Wednesdays from 5:45 to 7:45 at Summit Ridge Church. Join us!
Contact Tim Tolson at timtolson@comcast.net if you have any questions.
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.
Men's Bible Study: Fridays, February 6th and 20th from 8:00 - 9:30 a.m. in the Community Room. This Bible Study is a great time to dive into God’s Word, pray, and build relationships with other men. This study is for men of all ages.
Men’s Lunch and Basketball: Saturday, February 21st in the Community Room at 12:00 p.m.
This month we are changing it up and having a Cajun style lunch followed by the U of A basketball game. Hear from Hope Elder, Eric Abrams as we continue through the series “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.
Sign up below so we know how many to cook for!
Our young adult ministry is 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!
Below are our meeting dates for February:
Tuesday, February 3rd – at the Braeutigam’s Home 6:30 p.m.
Tuesday, February 17th – at the Braeutigam’s Home 6:30 p.m. (Valentine Pizza Experience)
Monday, February 23 – Worship Night in the Community Room
Contact me at gjones@hopetucson.com if you have any questions.
Kevin Mason, Family Pastor
kmason@hopetucson.com
February Calendar for Youth Group
Sunday, February1 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. - Games and Hangout Night in the Community Room
NO Youth Group on Sunday, February 8 - Enjoy the Super Bowl with your family
On Sundays, February 15 & 22 - Youth Group from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. in the Community Room
Mark your calendars ...Youth Camp - June 4 to 7 at Tonto Rim Christian Camp
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 or Tina Edgin at tsedgin@gmail.com.
