Membership at Hope
“We ought always to thank God for you, brothers and sisters, and rightly so, because your faith is growing more and more, and the love all of you have for one another is increasing.” (2 Thessalonians 1:3, NIV)
“And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds, not giving up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but encouraging one another—and all the more as you see the Day approaching.” (Hebrews 10:24–25, NIV)
Throughout the New Testament, there is a great call on believers to care for one another, to be devoted to one another, to guard what is taught, to protect the purity of the church, and to spur each other on towards love and good deeds. There are several ways a church can promote this and try to live this out in their local community of believers. Home groups are certainly the main opportunity for this to be lived out at Hope. In addition, Hope also has “church membership” – a covenant of commitment towards each other and towards Biblical truths to help us remain united as a church and be devoted to Jesus.
We are having a Hope Membership two-part class on May 5 & 19 to discuss all that membership entails. If you have any questions about “church membership”, stop by HopeCentral, email us at info@hopetucson.com, or sign up for the class below!
~Pastor Randy
The following is the covenant we make in devotion to Christ and one another.
Membership at Hope Community Church
I, ______________________, have received Jesus Christ as my personal Savior and Lord. I have read the Statement of Faith of HCC and accept this as the expression of this body’s belief and teaching. I acknowledge the Bylaws of Hope Community Church are the guide for the organization and operation of HCC. I hereby desire to unite with the fellowship and testimony of this church and agree to the following:
• I will endeavor to connect with the people of HCC by being involved in one of its many ministries where I can walk in Christian love with my brothers and sisters, mutually exercising Christian care and watchfulness over one another, and praying for one another as we share our burdens, sorrows, and joys.
• I will submit to the authority of God’s Word in all matters of faith and morality, making it a priority for study and meditation.
• I will regularly commit myself to both corporate and personal worship.
• I will submit to the leadership of the elders as they submit to God’s Word.
• I will contribute to the works of the Lord at HCC by actively using the gifts, talents, and resources God has given me.
• I will pursue spiritual growth for myself and others within the ministries of HCC, and endeavor to share my faith in Jesus Christ as God provides opportunity.
Please come join us on Thursday, May 2 as Hope Community Church hosts the National Day of Prayer from 6:45 - 8:30 p.m. in the Community Room as we pray for the 7 pillars of influence in our culture:
Family
Church
Education
Business
Media/Entertainment
Military/First Responders
Government
Come and go as you can. Bring your family and friends!
Baby Dedication - Hayden Elyse Massey
Women's Ministry
Suzi King, Director
sking@hopetucson.com
Thanks to all the women who joined us at Board & Brush in April. We had a great time!
The Compassion Ministry at Hope is in the process of updating our list of those willing to serve, mostly by bringing meals to families who are in need of our help during times of illness, new baby, etc. If you have already joined the list, please let us know if you would like to remain on it, and if you would like to serve in this way, we would love to add you to the list! Come by Hope Central to sign up or contact Denise Edmiston at medmiston22@comcast.net or Claudia Zimmer at zimmer1501@comcast.net.
Director - Lynne Hooge
lhooge@hopetucson.com
Hello Hope Families!
We had a blast at Nerf Night! A big thank you to Ernie & Timarie Phillips for organizing all the fun. Bre McCabe and all the dads, who joined us, were a great help too.
May 26th – Promotion Sunday!
Our HopeKids that are finishing 1st & 3rd grades will move up to their new classes on May 26th. The outgoing 5th graders will attend church for worship that day and then join the middle school class. (The preschoolers starting kindergarten in August will move up on September 8th).
We can’t wait for The Great Jungle Journey VBS!
May 27-31st 9:00-Noon @ Hope Overton
Space is limited and is filling up fast. Be sure to register soon. Registration is limited to our own HopeKids at this time.
Email me at lhooge@hopetucson.com for more information.
To Donate: If you would like to help provide supplies, you can check out our Amazon wish list on the link below. Please order by May 5th so that we can receive the orders in time,
Donations are also appreciated to pay for those items that can’t be purchased on Amazon.
VBS Mission’s Focus: This year we will be raising money for our friends at To God be the Glory Christian Academy in the Philippines. Last year the team shared our photos and VBS with the kids there and we thought it would be special to continue the relationship and support them. There will be a contest between the girls and boys on who can bring in the most money! The winners get to try to dunk the pastors at our VBS Closing Program. Start saving your money now!
VBS Closing Program – May 31st 6:30 -7:30 p.m. Join us as we gather to celebrate our great week with treats and fun!
May God bless you in May as you wrap up your school year!
~Lynne
Our Verses this Month:
"For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God." (Romans 3:23)
Big Picture Question:
What does it mean to sin? To sin is to think, speak, or behave in any way that goes against God and His commands.
What We’re Learning:
May 5 (Family Sunday): Creation Glorifies God; Psalm 19
May 12: Sin Entered the World; Genesis 3
May 19: Sin Spread to People; Genesis 4-5
May 26: God Spared Noah; Genesis 6-10
May Birthdays
Mikey Colella 5/2
Neil Foss 5/2
Wren Bernard 5/4
Pepper Nordberg 5/6
Hudson Odle 5/7
Paxton Burrows 5/8
Ella Mason 5/15
Henry Rockhold 5/23
Charlie Schwarz 5/26
Ruger Walker 5/26
Joanna Bellars 5/30
A HUGE thank you to our faithful Awana Leaders who served over this past school year! You all are awesome!!
Awana Ministry Director
Tim Tolson
Cubbies Team (4 & 5 year olds)
Julianna Collela - Director
Nicole Braeutigam
Mandy Flores
Christian Inclan
Jessie Inclan
Jennifer Morell
Teresa Mote
Joseph Stadelman
Sparks Team (K-2nd grade)
Marilyn Tolson - Director
Jen Bernard
Annie Braeutigam
Dave Braun
Leslie Chambers
Stan Davis
Diane Jensen
Max Mote
Martha Palmer
Kim Peak
John Turner
Noah Vereen
Bethany Walker
Ronnette Williamson
Truth & Training Team (3rd-6th grade)
Tammi Moore - Director
Keith Banales
Gina Braun
Nancy Funk
Mark Seekatz
Teresa Seekatz
Emma Vereen
Skipper Vereen
Steve Williamson
No Mini Conference in May - Next Conference
Saturday, June 29 (Trading Faces). More info to come!
Church-Wide Prayer and Praise – May 29
“Think of what He can do, and how He delights to hear the prayers of His redeemed people. Think of your place and privilege in Christ, and expect great things!” (Andrew Murray)
“Every great movement of God can be traced to a kneeling figure.” (D. L. Moody)
"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)
Hey Hope, we are looking to have home group sign ups in July - details to come!
Interested in joining a Home Group? Contact Pastor Kevin at kmason@hopetucson.com.
Home Group Leader's Dinner
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 - May 18 at 7:30 a.m. in the Community Room
Saturday, May 4: Testimony Time - Join us as we hear from Timo Towne about spiritual warfare and the work he is planning to do in Mexico - 7:00 p.m. in the Community Room
Saturday, May 11: Romans Bible Study - at 7:00 p.m. in the Community Room
Saturday, May 18: Romans Bible Study - at 7:00 p.m. in the Community Room
May 25: Game Night - at 7:00 p.m. in the Community Room
Contact Carl Vereen at carlvereen@gmail.com if you have any questions about HopeLife!
May Calendar for Youth Group:
May 5, 19 & 26 - Youth Group from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. in the Community Room
NO Youth Group on May 12 - Mother's Day
We have once again come to the end of another school year. We love it when parents share blessings for their graduating high school seniors. Sundays, May 5, 19 & 26 we will be having senior blessings during church.
Please reach out to me, as soon as you can, at kmason@hopetucson.com or Gina at info@hopetucson.com if you have a high school senior and would like to bless them during the Sunday morning service.
Save the Dates for:
Youth Summer Camp - June 6-9
Top Golf - Thursday, June 27 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Arizona Diamondback Faith & Family Night/Casting Crowns Concert - Friday, August 9
Register below for these events!
If you would like to join the Hope Youth App for updates - contact Pastor Kevin at kmason@hopetucson.com.
Rock Nest Ranch Bible Camp Short-Term Mission 2024 - British Columbia, Canada
Team Praise & Prayer
- 6 weeks of training is complete!
- Last passport has arrived!
- Financial & prayer support letters have been sent out and support teams for each member are being formed.
- On May 1st, we have approximately 60 days until departure.
Please continue to pray:
- God’s blessing for the goers and the senders in our fundraising.
- A head cook
- Camp prep
- For teachable and faithful hearts as we begin our 40-day devotional this month.
- Border crossing paperwork.
Thank you for your prayers!
Our 2024 RNR team is made up of 5 adults and 9 minors.
Frank Bumb
Beth Bumb
Angela Kleist
Bria Marshall
Timo Towne
Abby Amante
Jake Braeutigam
Josiah Jones
Bren Marshall
Stephen Molinari
Joelle Orr
Uriah Thiessen
Emma Vereen
Joel Vereen
Bob & Merrillee Whren, Directors
Hope Seniors' Lunch: Sunday, June 2 following the service in the Community Room.
Interested in our Seniors' Ministry? Contact Bob Whren at bwhren@gmail.com.
Message from Bob Whren
Hard to believe that it has been over ten years since Merrillee and I began coordinating Hope Seniors. As Hope has grown, so have Hope Seniors. One of the functions that I created was having seniors notify me of any prayer needs, I would then email the prayer request to all the seniors. We have seen God answer so many prayers. I would sometimes receive a message from a senior letting me know how blessed they had been with the number of messages and prayers from the other seniors. I never thought much about it until I recently sent a prayer request for myself when I was having detached retina surgery. I also notified my home group. Reading the messages of prayers for me, I experienced the power of prayer as a calmness came over me. Knowing that so many people were praying for me, I felt absolute peace and comfort with the Lord regardless of the outcome of the surgery. I knew the Lord was with me. Post surgery, I was required to lay face down 50 minutes out of every hour for a week and for the following three weeks I could do a leisurely walk in the house. As I am a highly active man and patience is not my virtue, this has not been easy, but God has given me tranquility. If you are not in a home group or a senior not involved with Hope Seniors, I would encourage you to join and experience the fellowship and the devoted love of God demonstrated by your fellow Hope members.
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, May 10 - Splash Pad Park Day at the Gladden Farms splash pad to kick off the summer. All are welcome and encouraged to bring a snack/lunch to picnic with. We will be planning future field trips this day as well.
Wednesday, May 22 -Join us at Elevate from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 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.
