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
Our next baptism will be Sunday, August 2.
Interested in being baptized? Contact Gina at info@hopetucson.com or (520)400-1483.
Join us this month for Prayer & Praise on Wednesday, July 29.
Women's Ministry
Suzi King, Director
sking@hopetucson.com
Women's Camp 2026
It's Camp time again and we are pleased to invite you to join us on August 15-16 at Tubac Golf Resort for great fellowship and mutual sharpening!
You can register online or in the lobby on Sunday mornings.
As usual, your registration includes room fee (for those staying the night) all meals, tee shirt, teaching sessions, a welcome bag and parting gift!
There are many options, with several new choices to consider, so please read all details carefully.
A special Friday Night room rate is available but is independent of our event and is paid for individually on property. Please contact Gina if you are interested in this option (info@hopetucson.com).
Options for transportation are being planned to support women who might require assistance due to the distance to Tubac or who have other limitations. This is for women traveling up and back on Saturday and Sunday. So, please be sure to note on your registration your desire for more details.
The deadline to register and select your tee shirt size is Sunday, July 19.
Tubac Golf Resort is unable to exceed beyond 30 rooms so please register promptly (rooms registrations are going fast). In order to reserve a room your payment needs to be received at the time of registration.
Accommodation Details:
Posada Style Rooms
8 of these rooms still available - No Kings
1 King or 2 Queens
No Separate Living Room
1 to a Room - $275.00
2 to a Room - $220.00
3 to a Room - $205.00
4 to a Room - $195.00
Casita Style Rooms
14 of these rooms still available
Bedroom with Living Area - (2 Queen Beds
and a Double Sofa Bed)
No Single Occupancy Available for this Room
2 to a Room - $245.00
3 to a Room - $220.00
4 to a Room - $210.00
5 to a Room - $190.00
6 to a Room - $180.00
Day Rates
Saturday & Sunday Event Only - $150.00
Saturday Only - $90.00
Sunday - $90.00
Looking forward to gathering for our 13th annual Women’s Camp!
Blessings,
Women’s Ministry Team
In Matthew 28 Jesus tells His followers to “go make disciples.” At this mini conference we will explore how to engage in Gospel conversations with our friends, neighbors and coworkers, and leave feeling equipped to confidently follow up with and help a friend grow in their faith.
Please RSVP before June 24 so we know how many to plan lunch for. Thanks!
Want to view previous Mini Conferences? Click below.
Lynne Hooge, HopeKids Discipleship Director
lhooge@hopetucson.com
Hello Hope Family!
Thank you for all your help with our Emerald Crossing VBS! We appreciate all your prayers, donations, and time. It was a great week learning about Jesus, our great shepherd and we couldn’t have pulled it off without your help. The kids raised $1,756.12 for the Kosovo mission's trip. The Pastors had to dye their hair green if the kids raised over $1,500.00. Way to go kids! Please pray for the kids and the seeds that were planted. May the kids use what they learned and apply it to their lives.
Wishing you a refreshing summer!
~Lynne
VBS 2026!!
A huge thank you to Kendra Kuntz for her 6.5 years of service as our HopeKids Administrator. She will be missed on staff!
What We’re Learning:
June 7 (Family Sunday): God Can Always be Trusted; Jeremiah 31
June 14: Esther Saved Her People; Esther
June 21: Nehemiah Rebuilt the Walls; Nehemiah 1-7
June 28: Ezra Read the Law; Ezra 7-10, Nehemiah 8
Our Key Verse This Month:
2 Corinthians 7:10, “Godly sorrow brings repentance that leads to salvation and leaves no regret, but worldly sorrow brings death”.
Big Picture Question:
How should we feel when we sin? When we sin, we should feel sorry that we have disobeyed God and want to turn from our sin because we love Him.
June Birthdays
Emerson Bowman 6/15
Luciana Kugler 6/15
Elle Nichols 6/23
Ronan Kelly 6/26
Georgia Bellars 6/27
Carter Parrish 6/29
Our next AWANA will begin September 2, 2026. We are asking God to add a Cubbies Director and additional adults to work with our four-year olds next year.
Please pray that our Awana club will attract many non-believing children for next year. If you are interested in serving God alongside us in Awana this next 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 8th in the Community Room from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Save the date!
Men's Bible Study: We are taking a break in June. We will resume on Friday, July 10.
Men’s Breakfast in June will take place during the camping trip on Mt. Lemmon.
Hope Elder Steve Williamson sharing at May's Men's Breakfast
Father/Sons/Grandfathers/Grandsons
Camping Trip up on Mt. Lemmon
Instead of our traditional Men’s Breakfast in June, we will have a Fathers/Sons or Grandfathers/Grandsons, etc. camping trip up on Mt. Lemmon, Friday to Saturday, June 19-20. To sign up and get more information, click on the link below!!!
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!
June Calendar
Tuesday, June 2 - 6:30 p.m. at the Braeutigam’s Home
Tuesday, June 16 - 6:30 p.m. at PINZ Bowling Alley
Tuesday, June 30 - 6:30 p.m. at the Braeutigam’s Home
Young Adult Meeting
Young Adult Camp
Kevin Mason, Family Pastor
kmason@hopetucson.com
Senior Blessing Sundays!
Brylie Kolter
Nathan Lew
Gabriella Lobato
Cole Martin
Joshua Morgan
Uriah Thiessen
Jackson Turner
Makoa Williamson
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 - 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. - Hangout and dinner at the Thiessen Home
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
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.
