The Importance of Church
At the end of June, our Mini-Conference was centered around the importance of the church family to our walk with Christ. In my study of this topic, I read how one church encourages new members…
I promise that if they show up consistently (in our church that means corporate worship on Sunday and home group on Wednesday) and seek to care for others, they will get everything they want out of the church. That could be spiritual growth, friendships, biblical knowledge, or practical help. They will get whatever they want from the church by fulfilling just those two simple tasks.
If you don’t participate regularly, you don’t get the formative experience of church. You don’t grow in Biblical knowledge through the teaching or in relational depth through praying with others. And if you don’t seek the good of others, you learn to judge the church for how it fails to meet your needs and how others fail to reach out to you.
What a great encouragement that if we just show up consistently and seek to care for others, God will bring blessing into our life through His chosen instrument to edify us – His Church.
In the coming two months, we are kicking off two new home groups. Some reading this need to contact Pastor Gary and give home groups a try this semester. As always, there are many opportunities at Hope to show-up, care for one another, and serve together. We have a Mini-Conference on July 26 about living a lifestyle of evangelism. These Mini-Conferences are great training, but also great relational opportunities as well. We also have a Women’s Camp August 23-24. These two upcoming events are both incredible opportunities to “grow in COMMUNITY”. Finally, make it a goal for your family as the new school year starts up – show up consistently for church Sunday morning, for youth events, and seek the good of others!
~Pastor Randy
Come join us for prayer and praise on Wednesday, July 30!
Everett Caffarel
Lauren Cerrone
Andrew Yu
Jazmin Yu
Jazmin Yu
Interested in being baptized? Contact info@hopetucson.com.
Christian Kah
Worship Pastor
ckah@hopetucson.com
Yes, I Will
Life on this earth is hard sometimes, isn’t it? The fact of the matter is that we live in a fallen world with evil all around. When we look around, oftentimes it seems that this is all we can see. Where is the goodness, where is righteousness, where is integrity, where is dignity, where is decency… where is God? Imagine if there were no answer to these questions...
Thankfully, we aren’t the only ones who have asked these questions. Many before us have lived in the same corrupt and broken world we do and have asked the same questions. In fact, the writers of Scripture ask these questions. In the Psalms we see this plenty of times! In Psalm 10 David cries out, “Why, O LORD, do you stand far away? Why do you hide yourself in times of trouble?” Again in Psalm 13 he says, “How long, O LORD? Will you forget me forever? How long will you hide your face from me? How long must I take counsel in my soul and have sorrow in my heart all the day? How long shall my enemy be exalted over me?” And yet again in Psalm 22, David speaks these words which will also be spoken by our Savior on the cross, “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me? Why are you so far from saving me, from the words of my groaning?” Can you relate to these words? I know there are times in my life when these words resonate so deeply with me. When I look around in this world, I see a lot of darkness and at times it seems even as if God is not present.
But wait, we have hope. In fact, we have the ultimate assured hope. You see, in each of these Psalms that are listed, it starts with questions. David is in the depths of despair as he begins these songs and prayers. But, as he processes and answers these questions, we see how he goes about it. Each time, he loops back around to who He knows God to be. In Psalm 10, He finishes by proclaiming, “The LORD is king forever and ever… O LORD, you hear the desire of the afflicted; you will strengthen their heart; you will incline your ear.” In Psalm 13, he remembers “But I have trusted in your steadfast love; my heart shall rejoice in your salvation. I will sing to the LORD, because he has dealt bountifully with me.” And finally in Psalm 22 it says, “All the ends of the earth shall remember and turn to the LORD, and all the families of the nations shall worship before you. For kingship belongs to the LORD, and he rules over the nations.”
You see, what David understands is that the Lord is the same God who has proven himself time and time again in the past. He is the faithful and sovereign King who has ruled righteously from the beginning of time. And so, as David questions, he does so with this framework in mind. He has the hope of who God has proven Himself to be and the remembrance of the promises He has kept in the past and will continue to keep in the future. So even in the times where it seems like God is not working, when we are waiting for God to show up, we can have faith knowing that the same God that has never failed in the past, will not fail now. He is never late and He is working all things out for His glory and your good. So, whether you are in the lowest valley or on the highest mountain, we can rejoice and sing as the song says, “Yes, I will lift You high. Yes, I will bless Your Name. Yes, I will sing for joy when my heart is heavy. All my days, Yes, I Will.”
In Christ,
Pastor Christian
Women's Ministry
Suzi King, Director
sking@hopetucson.com
Our Women's Camp is Saturday and Sunday, August 23 & 24 at the Westward Look Resort.
Our theme is "Drawing Near to God With A Pure Heart."
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 - $265.00
2 to a Room - $210.00
3 to a Room - $195.00
4 to a Room - $185.00
Day Rates
Attending Saturday & Sunday (No Overnight) - $145.00
Attending Saturday Only - $90.00
Attending Sunday Only - $90.00
If you are interested in staying Friday night, there will be a special rate for Hope Women. Please contact Gina at info@hopetucson.com or 520-400-1483 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 Sunday, August 10 at 5:00 p.m. There will be NO registrations accepted after this date and time. The resort requires a firm number prior to our stay, so please register by August 10.
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 and on August 3 & 10.
Need more information? Contact us at info@hopetucson.com!
Thanks to all the women who came out to our June Game & Appetizer Night. We had a ton of fun!
Why does evangelism often feel so hard? Wouldn’t it be nice if Jesus left us with a clear example of what it looks like to actively live out the Great Commission in our everyday lives?
Good news…He did!
God has strategically and supernaturally placed 8 to 15 people in your front row — your oikos — and has given you a responsibility to intentionally pursue them.
At this mini conference, gain the tools and a fresh perspective of what it looks like to live on mission and lead more people to Jesus!
Interested in watching the video of June's mini conference on, “Why is the Church Incredibly Important?” taught by Pastor Randy?
Click on the link below!
Lynne Hooge, HopeKids Director
lhooge@hopetucson.com
Hi Hope Families!
We hope to see you at our HopeKids' Family Movie Night on Friday, July 11th from 6:00-8:00 p.m.! We will be watching "The King of Kings" movie which has had great reviews. You can wear your pajamas and bring your pillows and blankets. We will have plenty of yummy snacks, including popcorn from our new popcorn machine!
Would you pray about joining our HopeKids' team? Most of our volunteers serve once a month or we also need substitutes when someone can't make it. Volunteers must attend Hope for six months, fill out an application and undergo a background check. Please contact me for more information.
Have a spectacular July!
~ Lynne
Our Key Passage This Month:
“Woe to me!” I cried. “I am ruined! For I am a man of unclean lips, and I live among a people of unclean lips, and my eyes have seen the King, the Lord Almighty.” (Isaiah 6:5)
Beginning 7/27:
“In Him we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of sins, in accordance with the riches of God’s grace that he lavished on us. With all wisdom and understanding." (Ephesians 1:7-8)
Big Picture Question:
Why does sin separate us from God? Because God is holy, sin has broken our relationship with God.
Beginning 7/27:
What is grace? Grace is when God gives us something good even when we do not deserve it.
What We’re Learning:
July 6 (Family Sunday): God Made Saul King; 1 Samuel 11
July 13: Saul Sinned and Was Rejected; 1 Samuel 13-15
July 20: God is Good to Judge Sin; Genesis 18
July 27: God Chose David to be King; 1 Samuel 16
July Birthdays
Carter Mallams 7/3
Stanton Behrends 7/6
Kayson Parrish 7/12
Norah Jones 7/13
Dorian Mitchell 7/16
Renee Brown 7/16
Henry Bull 7/24
Emberlee Arellano 7/29
Ezra Fleming 7/31
AWANA starts again the first Wednesday in September. We still need a person to volunteer to be the Cubby director. Responsibilities include overseeing the four and five year-old age group and teaching the weekly lesson. It’s important that we fill this position in order to continue to have Cubbies as part of our ministry.
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.
Please note: If you are on a waitlist, many groups are on break during the summer, so expect more information after July.
HG Leaders, our next leader meeting is Saturday, August 16th from 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. in the Community Room. We’ll continue our theme from Acts 20:28 but will focus our time in August on “keeping watch…over the flock." Looking forward to spending more time with you all then!
Contact me at gjones@hopetucson.com if you have any questions.
Men’s Breakfast is on Saturday, July 19 from 7:30 - 9:00 a.m. in the Community Room. Join us for good food, mutual encouragement, and time in God’s Word.
NO Men's Bible Study during the summer. Expect the Bible Study to start again in August.
Men’s Camp: Friday & Saturday, October 24 -25 at Southern Pines Baptist Camp on Mt. Lemmon. Mark your calendar! More info to come!
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!
This summer we will meet every other week and have special activities. Below are our July dates:
Tuesday, July 8th – 7:00 p.m. @ PINZ Fiesta Bowling Alley
Tuesday, July 22nd – 7:00 p.m. @ Location TBA.
Contact me at gjones@hopetucson.com if you have any questions.
HopeLife Gathering in June!
Kevin Mason, Family Pastor
kmason@hopetucson.com
July Calendar for Youth Group
No Youth Group on Sunday nights in July.
We will have a time of teaching, fellowship and lunch this month!
Wednesdays - July 9, 16, 23, and 30 we will meet in the Community Room from Noon to 1:30 p.m.
Don't miss it!
Summer Camp 2025!
Hope 2025 Rock Nest Ranch Team
Abby Amante
Jake Braeutigam
Beth Bumb
Frank Bumb
Erika Gnagy
Bren Marshall
Uriah Thiessen
Jackson Turner
Valerie Turner
Joel Vereen
Maile Williamson
Makoa Williamson
Marshall Williamson
Ronnette Williamson
Steve Williamson
Please continue to pray for us as we prepare to serve. Our flight leaves Sky Harbor on June 30. This is our camp schedule.
July 1-4 - Staff training and camp orientation
July 5-11 - Teen Camp (ages 13-15)
July 14-18 - Junior 1 Camp (ages 9-12)
July 21-27 - Junior 2 Camp (ages 9-12)
Camp theme: God knows the way through the wilderness.
Camp verse: “See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the wilderness and streams in the wasteland.” (Isaiah 43:19)
Bob & Merrillee Whren, Directors
Interested in our Seniors' Ministry? Contact Bob Whren at bwhren@gmail.com.
Hope Seniors get together throughout the year. In August, we will be attending "Back to the West" at the Gaslight Theatre for our next event. If you would like to find out more about Hope Seniors, contact Bob or Merrillee Whren.
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.
