What Is Your Ministry At Hope?
“You did not choose Me, but I chose you and appointed you so that you might go and bear fruit—fruit that will last...”
(John 15:16, NIV)
“For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them.” (Ephesians 2:10, ESV)
These are two of my favorite verses. I am so amazed and blessed that the Lord chooses to use regular old people like me and you. He intends to use us to bear eternally abiding fruit. That means people will come to eternal salvation in some way through us. God also calls us His special workmanship – which He Himself has formed and given experiences and gifts so that we would walk into good works which He is preparing for us in advance. Truly amazing!
Lately, I have seen so many of all y’all serving the Lord. For example, at our Father’s Day carnival, about 30 of you stepped up to cook and run activities. We have 20 people going to serve at a camp for First Nation People of Canada. People are leading home groups, volunteering at VBS, serving as youth leaders, greeting at church, etc., etc., and etc.
This is a crucial part of walking with Jesus and the family life of the church. At Hope we say “Every member is a minister.” We all should have a place where we are serving and applying what the Lord is pouring into us.
So how would you answer the question in this season: “What is your ministry at Hope?” Is there a place where you and others are serving together? It could be directed at edifying the church body or be directed at loving the world and giving the Gospel. Maybe a first step is joining a home group and looking for ways to serve with them as a church family. Let’s offer HOPE, grow in COMMUNITY, and be the CHURCH!
~Pastor Randy
Father's Day Fun 2023!
Thank you to our Hope Family for all you have done to support us. We are on to camp! Please pray for the staff and campers for the next few weeks.
July 1-3: Camp training
July 5-11: Teen camp
July 13-18: Junior camp 1
July 20-26: Junior camp 2
Women's Ministry
Suzi King, Director
sking@hopetucson.com
Our Women's Camp is Saturday and Sunday, August 26 & 27 at the Westward Look Resort.
Our theme is "Rest".
The guestrooms are beautifully decorated. They have 2 full size beds and a pull out couch.
The rates this year are as follows:
Overnight
1 to a Room - $242.00
2 to a Room - $191.00
3 to a Room - $174.00
4 to a Room - $165.00
Day Rates
Attending Saturday & Sunday (No Overnight) - $130.00
Attending Saturday Only - $80.00
Attending Sunday Only - $80.00
If you are interested in staying Friday night, there will be a special rate for Hope Women. Please contact Gina at info@hopetucson.com if you would like to take advantage of this.
These rates include all camp “perks” and meals (lunch and dinner on Saturday/breakfast and lunch on Sunday).
The DEADLINE TO REGISTER is Friday, August 11. There will be NO registrations accepted after this date. The resort requires a firm number prior to our stay, so please register by August 11.
Register/pay below! You can also sign up and pay in the lobby on Sundays before and after church service during the month of July!
Need more information? Contact us at info@hopetucson.com!
Church office will be closed Tuesday, July 4.
Progressive Christianity is the term used for a movement that claims belief in Jesus, identifies as being part of the Christian faith, but has progressed away from historic Christianity. Recent surveys have indicated that only 17-21 percent of Christians regularly attending church subscribe to a Biblical worldview as defined broadly by core Christian beliefs. While many within the movement identify themselves as progressive Christians, some are simply unaware of how popular secular ideas have impacted their theology. The movement has redefined the inerrancy of Scripture. The movement is growing and has ensnared many who were raised in the evangelical church. How do we understand, respond to and engage with those who have taken on progressive Christian views? We will discuss the lowered view of Scripture and misguided sense of empathy progressive Christians hold and talk through how we should understand and engage them in discussion out of love in hopes to point them back to the truth that is God's.
June's Mini-Conference
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Sign up today...this is the last month to sign up to be in the revised Hope Directory!
Kyria Kelly, HopeKids Director
kckelly@hopetucson.com
Happy July, Hope!
We have already had such a busy summer! We successfully completed our second ever VBS, learning to put on the armor of God. We had an average of 81 students and 64 volunteers in attendance each day, along with a volunteer prayer team backing us up behind the scenes. Everyone put in such hard work; it is amazing to see how God gifted each volunteer with passion and excitement for their service during the week, and it has been incredibly rewarding to hear the students share about what they learned.
Most of you know that Skipper Vereen was interning for us this past school year. He recently completed his internship; if you see him, encourage him as he continues on to college and following wherever the Lord leads him next. He has been such an encouragement and blessing to all of us!
You also may have heard by now that I am pregnant and, consequently, stepping down from the role of HopeKids Director some time in August. The incredibly capable Lynne Hooge (pronounced “hoagie”) will be stepping in and blessing us all with her wisdom, insight, joy, passion, and many years leading other children’s ministries! If you haven’t met her yet, I highly recommend you hunt her down and get to know her. She is officially joining our team this month so we can have a smooth transition before I step down.
The Lord was so kind to me when He opened the door for me to fill this role for the past few years. I cannot express the genuine delight it has been to serve, and serve alongside, all of you. Thank you for being my family. I look forward to continuing in relationship with you all after my baby is born!
May you have an awesome day today in Christ!
~Kyria
July 2 (Family Sunday): Guarding the Truth; 2 Corinthians 11
July 9: Peter and Cornelius; Acts 10
July 16: Barnabas in Antioch; Acts 11
July 23: Jesus is Better; Hebrews 1-8
July 30 (5th Sunday): Worship Sunday
July Birthdays
Stanton Behrends 07/06/2021
Kayson Parrish 07/12/2022
Roman Knutson 07/13/2013
Natalie Morell 07/13/2013
Jazmin Yu 07/15/2013
Dorian Mitchell 07/16/2014
Renee Brown 07/16/2015
Luke Lawson 07/22/2012
Finnigan Sinohui 07/23/2019
Layton Ellwood 07/23/2020
Henry Bull 07/24/2018
Gerrard Gardner 07/25/2017
Justus Jones 07/29/2014
Emberlee Arellano 07/29/2021
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)
Growing in maturity continues to be our focus this year. As each group works through the Discovery Series, we pray that God would sharpen us and feed us wisdom that allows us to grow closer to Him.
We also believe that being in a home group is vital to grow as a Christian.
If you are interested in being a part of a home group, please email me at kmason@hopetucson.com.
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:
Saturday, July 15: Men’s Breakfast at 7:30 a.m. in the Community Room
Hey, HopeLifers! June was a great month of spending time fellowshipping together! Join us for July as we really dig deep in Romans. We love to have everyone join...college, career, in-between...this is the place for you!
July 1: Bible Study 7:00 -9:00 p.m.
July 8: Bible Study 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
July 15: Special Event...More details to come
July 22: Bible Study 7:00 -9:00 p.m.
July 29 - Bible Study 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Questions? Contact Carl Vereen at carlvereen@gmail.com for more info!
Summer Camp 2023
HopeYouth is still working through the Discovery Series. Engage your kids in a conversation about it!
July Calendar for Youth Group:
Sunday, July 2 - Kickball game at Riverfront Park from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. Eegees drinks will be provided!
Sundays, July 9, 16, 23 & 30 - Youth Group in the Community Room from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Mark your calendars...Seniors' Lunch Sunday, August 6th in the Community Room, following the Worship Service.
