Hope's 13th Easter
In October, we had a small team in the Philippines. On one day, we ran a medical clinic, shared the gospel and testimonies, gave out food, played games with the kids, encouraged pastors, and prayed for the sick in a village up in the jungle. At the time, I thought what an incredible opportunity we are all experiencing to serve Jesus Christ. I read Matthew 25 to some of our team that day:
Then the righteous will answer him, "Lord, when did we see you hungry and feed you, or thirsty and give you something to drink? When did we see you a stranger and invite you in, or needing clothes and clothe you? When did we see you sick or in prison and go to visit you?’ The King will reply, "Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me." (Matthew 25:37–40)
What a blessing from the Scripture! We are promised that when we serve the least, we are serving Jesus himself.
One of the three parts to Hope’s mission statement is “to be the CHURCH”. For that, we desire to care for the orphan and the hungry, to visit the sick and the lonely, to be the church to the orphan and the widow. And every Easter, we have chosen to honor what Jesus did when He died for us and rose again by serving the least. In the past, Hope has built a tilapia fish farm in the Philippines, given goats to orphans in Kenya, built new classrooms in impoverished parts of Ethiopia, built a kitchen for a disabled school in the Congo, a library at a homeless shelter in Tucson, and much more.
This year, during the entire month of March, we will be talking about the projects we wish to join together to accomplish in order to serve our Savior. Then on the last Sunday in March we will give 100% of that offering to the projects. We have plans to help some brothers and sisters struggling both around the world and locally as well – including some facilities for children and new church plants. It is a joy to serve Jesus together with all of you.
March 3rd: $10.00 given to each of our kids (Matthew 25:14-30).
March 31st: Easter Service – 100% of offering given for missions’ projects.
~ Pastor Randy
Hope's 13th Birthday Celebration!
Join Hope to celebrate Palm Sunday and to support Kickin' It For Campership.
There will be soccer games to watch and fun things for the kids (jumping castle and crafts). You can bring a picnic lunch or purchase food there (hamburgers, hot dogs and Eegees).
Feed My Starving Children Outreach - Great Time of Serving Together!
Women's Ministry
Suzi King, Director
sking@hopetucson.com
Ladies, please join us on Saturday, March 9 at the home of Kendra Kuntz (5151 W. Oasis Road, Tucson, AZ 85742) from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. for brunch and an exciting introduction into gardening. Bring a camp chair and parking is limited so please carpool if you can!
Thanks to everyone who came out to the February "Release the Beast" conference.
Super Bowl Sunday Outreach!
Hello Hope Families!
He has risen! We are looking forward to celebrating Easter with our HopeKids!
I recently led the K-3rd grade lesson on Sunday morning and was blown away by the questions that our kids were asking. “Who made God?” “If Jesus wasn’t born yet, how did He help create the world?” “Do angels sin?” “Why did God allow sin, if He hates sin?” “If a Christian takes their own life, do they still go to heaven?” Our kids are really thinking!! Our lesson that day was from Jude and how he was warning the believers that they needed to be careful not to listen to false teachers. It reminds me how important it is for our kids to know and learn the truths from God’s Word. This year’s VBS will help our kids answer some of their questions!
Every day, our kids are bombarded with questions: Did God really create everything? Why do bad things happen? Was Noah’s ark real? Why do I need to be saved? Can I trust the Bible?
At this VBS, your kids will explore the Biblical answers to these questions as they set off on an epic adventure from Genesis to Revelation. Amid sloths, butterflies, river dolphins, and dart frogs, your children will sail along on a fun jungle cruise, stopping at seven ports of call. These ports are the 7 C’s of History: Creation, Corruption, Catastrophe, Confusion, Christ, Cross, and Consummation. Kids will discover how these events shape our world, and they will learn to reconnect the Bible to their everyday life. Prepare to swing into fun as we head out on The Great Jungle Journey!
The Great Jungle Journey VBS
May 27th - 31st 9:00 a.m. to Noon
Registration coming soon!
Have a Blessed Easter as we rejoice in our risen Lord!
Lynne
Our Verses this Month:
The kingdom of the world has become the kingdom of our Lord and of his Messiah, and he
will reign for ever and ever. (Revelation 11:15)
The angel said to the women, “Do not be afraid, for I know that you are looking for Jesus, who was crucified. He is not here; he has risen, just as he said. Come and see the place where he lay. (Matthew 28:5-6)
Big Picture Question:
What is the hope of the church?
The church looks forward to Jesus’ return when He will make all things new.
What We’re Learning:
March 3 (Family Sunday): John’s Vision of Jesus; Revelation 1
March 10: Letters to the Seven Churches; Revelation 2-3
March 17: Before the Throne; Revelation 4-5
March 24 (Palm Sunday): Jesus Will Return; Revelation 19-22
March 31 (Easter): God’s Miracles Prove Who He Is; Mark 16
Mark your calendars!
Friday, April 12
6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
on the Hope Campus
Trey Taduran 3/3
Kairi Ventura 3/4
Gavin Creviston 3/6
Skye Blue Alcala 3/6
Abigail Carter 3/9
Arabella Fleming 3/9
Bennett Burcham 3/9
Aireonahh Kuntz 3/10
Jacob Manoogian 3/10
Wade Ellwood 3/11
Hudson Glowa 3/12
Simon Braeutigam 3/12
Emilia Reddoch 3/14
Harper Gomez 3/15
Emma Terpstra 3/17
Cayden Bowman 3/20
Maverick Gardner 3/21
Everett Harrison 3/26
Ellie Stadelman 3/27
You are invited! Come and cheer your AWANA friends on as they compete in the Grand Prix Saturday, March 9!
They have been making their own race cars and will be racing them at Mountain View Baptist Church, 3500 W. Overton at 10:00 a.m.
Church-Wide Prayer and Praise – March 27
"Worship and intercession must go together; the one is impossible without the other. Intercession means that we rouse ourselves up to get the mind of Christ about the one for whom we pray. " (Oswald Chambers)
"Men may spurn our appeals, reject our message, oppose our arguments, despise our persons, but they are helpless against our prayers." (J. Sidlow Baxter)
"Come as you can, come whether you pray silently or out loud – that our many voices may be united as one." (Acts 4:24) "O, magnify the LORD with me; let us exalt his name together." (Psalm 34:3)
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)
Interested in joining a Home Group? Contact Pastor Kevin at kmason@hopetucson.com.
Mark your calendars: Home Group Leaders Dinner on Friday, April 19 at 6:00 p.m. in the Community Room. Dinner will be catered so please sign up below if you plan on attending.
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:
Men's Breakfast - March 16 from 7:30 - 9:00 a.m. in the Community Room
February was such a blessed month! Such a great time of learning, growing, and engaging with tough ideas and theology! This next month we are looking forward to continuing through Romans. We are excited to invite the Seniors group to join us this month on Saturday, March 9th for a fun dessert night together!
March 2: Bible Study at 7:00 p.m. in Community Room
March 9: HopeSeniors and HopeLife Dessert Night at 7:00 p.m. in Community Room
March 16: Testimony Time with Eric & Breanna Loveland at 7:00 p.m. in Community Room
March 23: Bible Study at 7:00 p.m. in Community Room
March 30: Easter Special at 7:00 p.m. in Community Room
Contact Carl Vereen at carlvereen@gmail.com if you have any questions about HopeLife!
March Calendar for Youth Group:
Sundays, March 3, 10 & 17 - Youth Group from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. in the Community Room
Sunday, March 24 - Join us for Kickin' It for Campership at Mt. View High School
Sunday, March 31 - No Youth Group (Enjoy your Easter!)
Middle School Sunday School begins this month on every 2nd and 4th week (in March it will be the 10th & 24th). Students will be dismissed after worship to go to their class.
HopeYouth - Drexel Heights Baptist Church Outreach - Over Rodeo Break!
Rock Nest Ranch Bible Camp 2024 - British Columbia, Canada
It is not too late to apply to join us at RNR this summer. Training begins Sunday, March 3 at 8:00 a.m. in the Community Room. Contact Frank Bumb 520-349-3438 if you have questions or need more information.
July 2-5 - General Staff Training
July 6-12 - Teen Camp
July 15-20 - Junior 1 Camp
July 23-28 - Junior 2 Camp
Bob & Merrillee Whren, Directors
Hope Seniors' Lunch: Sunday, March 3 following the service in the Community Room.
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.
Upcoming Events:
Friday, March 8 - Rooster Cogburn Ostrich Ranch - 9:00 a.m.
Friday, March 22 - P3 - Park, Play, and Picnic at Gladden Farms Community Park - 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Saturday, April 6 - Home Educating 101 at Hope Community Room - 9:30 a.m. -1:30 p.m.
For more details and information on this group, please contact Bre McCabe at bmambros@gmail.com or Tina Edgin at tsedgin@gmail.com.
