Politics and Voting
October was our last Saturday mini conference of the year. Soon, we will be scheduling 2027. We have received requests to teach on aging, raising kids, marriage, church history, child-safety, apologetics, eschatology… Lord willing, we will cover what the Bible has to say about at least some of these topics in 2027.
In January of this year, Pastor Gary gave us three hours on how Christians should view politics. With our elections happening soon, I thought this would be a good time to encourage you to steward the gift we have been given to vote and be involved in a way that honors our One True King! This is an important gift God has given us. Let’s do our best to bring Him glory in everything we do (including how we vote). I grabbed some notes from Pastor Gary’s conference to share:
So… how should we view politics as Christians?
a) With a prudent, biblical lens and worldview – recognizing that Jesus is our ultimate authority and hope.
b) With an allegiance primarily to Christ’s Kingdom and its advancement on Earth – our first allegiance is not to a political party or political reforms.
c) With a recognition that Christ’s Kingdom should touch all areas of life – this includes all political areas as well.
Verses to consider as you pray for leaders and live as peaceful citizens in godliness and holiness without anger or quarreling: 1 Timothy 2:1-6; Galatians 5:14; Philippians 2:3-4
During the conference, Pastor Gary encouraged us to be involved and quoted one of my seminary professors, Dr. Wayne Grudem. Wayne Grudem believes that Christians should seek to have a significant influence in whatever government they find themselves under.
“The “significant influence” view says that Christians should seek to influence civil government according to God’s moral standards and God’s purposes for government as revealed in the Bible (when rightly understood). But while Christians exercise this influence, they must simultaneously insist on protecting freedom of religion for all citizens. In addition, “significant influence” does not mean angry, belligerent, intolerant, judgmental, red-faced, and hate-filled influence, but rather winsome, kind, thoughtful, loving, persuasive influence that is suitable to each circumstance and that always protects the other person’s right to disagree, but that is also uncompromising about the truthfulness and moral goodness of the teachings of God’s Word.” (Wayne Grudem)
This November, during elections, stand strong in God’s Word and the moral goodness of the teachings found in God’s Word. Do this with thoughtful and loving influence. Let us be faithful to our true King.
~Pastor Randy
Elowyn Butler
Maeva, Clay & Zebedee Mertz
Our five-member team traveled to Ministerio La Voz (MLV) in Puerto Cortés, Honduras, to support the ministry's commitment to vocational training, spiritual formation, and service to the La Esperanza community.
During the week, the team completed various construction projects. This included things like a new overhang on an outdoor patio to provide shelter during the upcoming rainy season, a newly constructed coffee bar for customers of the Autoshop, new speakers, audio system, and presentation abilities to improve the ministry's ability to deliver instruction, conduct Bible studies, and support ministry events.
Over the weekend, each team member had a chance to share their personal testimonies to all the students, participated in English learning classes, played games and got to know the student during breaks, and much more.
Thanks, Hope for your support!
Honduras Team:
Tony D'Aquila
Cooper Dircks
Gary Jones
Don Schofield
Matt Ulrich
Mark your calendars for this special Hope event. We will have great food, fellowship, fun, live music, kids' play area, and a pie contest. Please bring a dessert to share (pie, cookies, brownies) and the side lined up with your last name on the list below to serve 15. Please clearly label your food containers and serving utensils if you want them back (pick up at the end of the evening) or bring food in a disposable container.
Below are the potluck assignments. If your last names begins with:
A, H, L, N - Macaroni & Cheese
B, J, S, W - Green Salad
C, D, E, Q - Cornbread
M, O, R - Relish Trays
G, K, T, Y - Coleslaw or Potato Salad
F, I, P, U, X, V, Z - Beans
Sign up in the lobby on November 1, 8, & 15 if you are interested in entering the pie contest and if you would like to volunteer at the Jubilee.
Please contact us at info@hopetucson.com or 520-400-1483 if you have any questions.
The Jubilee Team!
There will be a special Prayer & Praise meeting on Wednesday, November 25. We will thank the Lord through worship and fellowship. Light refreshments will be served. Come and join us. All ages are welcome!
This year, Hope Community Church is supporting Maranatha Church and bringing donations to families in need in Nogales, Mexico. Many of these families live in poor conditions around the local garbage dump. This year they are only bringing NEW coats, toys and shoes for children and teens. If you are interested in helping with this need, look for donation bins Sunday morning at Hope Central or bring them to the office (3130 W. Overton). The last Sunday to donate will be November 29th.
We will bring a team to travel down to Nogales on Sunday, December 6th to deliver the coats, shoes and toys. Fifteen people are welcome to come. For those interested in joining us, please contact Pastor Gary at gjones@hopetucson.com.
Last year's donations!
Women's Ministry
Suzi King, Director
sking@hopetucson.com
Hope Ladies,
There’s a change in our women’s calendar for November. Our church-wide Jubilee celebration is quickly approaching and we’ll be gathering on the Friday evening before, November 20th, to enjoy snacks, fellowship and service.
We’ll meet in the Community Room at 6:30 p.m. to help with Jubilee related projects. Our Festive Food event will be rescheduled, so watch for a new date when our 2027 women’s calendar is published.
Hope to see you on the 20th!
Women’s Ministry Team
A BIG thank you to all the women who came out for our Hymns & Hands outreach at Life Care Center. We had an incredible time blessing some of the residents. Also, thanks to Pat & Chris Brady for leading our worship.
Send love and the Gospel to children in need around the World!
Pick up your Operation Christmas Child shoeboxes at Hope (before or after service in the lobby) on 11/8 and 11/15.
Fill them with toys, school supplies, and personal care items.
Scan the QR code on your shipping label to pay $10 for shipping and other costs.
Return your boxes to Hope (before or after service) on 11/22.
Remember: no soap, food, liquids, toothpaste, gum, used items, scary or war related items, or breakable items.
You can also pack your shoebox online. Go to the Hope website or click on the link provided below. The cost to pack a shoebox online is $30 which includes all the items for your box and shipping.
Pray that our boxes will be a blessing!
Thank you, Tammi Moore and the Operation Christmas Child Team
Want to view previous Mini Conferences? Click below.
Mark your calendars!
2027 Feed My Starving Children Outreach
Saturday, February 6 at OVCN
Sign-ups begin in December
Friday, February 12, 2027, is the next Night to Shine Event.
Hope Community Church is once again one of the hosts of this special event!
Interested in volunteering for Night to Shine? There will be sign-up sheets in the lobby on Sunday mornings in December.
Also, there will be a fundraiser on Wednesday, November 4 at MOD Pizza (3780 W. Ina Road) for NTS. Pick up a flyer in the lobby Sunday, November 1 if you are interested in attending!
The opportunity to go on a short-term missions (STM) trip is intended to expand our vision for what God is doing around the world.
In 2027, HCC is planning to increase the options for STM trips – with1 local, 2 weekends (Nogales), and 4 international trips (about 10 to 12 days each).
If interested, please click on the link below and fill out the HOPE Interest Form.
NOGALES: 2/26 – 2/27, 2027 (Rodeo Days) community development for a church plant.
NORTHERN BRITISH COLUMBIA: Rock Nest Ranch – “either” 6/28 to 7/9; OR 7/8 to 7/18; OR 7/17 to 7/21 – depending on the availability of our team.
KOSOVO: 7/7 to 7/18, 2027 for adults and high schoolers – summer program for children with a visit to Thessalonica for a short NT historical perspective.
TUCSON: 9/3 to 9/5, 2027 (Labor Day) to Corazon Ministries for families of all ages.
PHILIPPINES: 10/7 to 10/19, 2027 (TUSD Fall Break) Aeta Children’s Home, To God Be the Glory ministries and medical mission.
LIBERIA: dates TBD to visit Kris & Andrea Stroop with Samaritan’s Purse to help with the Providence Christian Academy.
NOGALES: Sept. or Oct., 2027 community development for a church plant.
Contact Phil West if you have any questions about these trips in 2027 at pcwestmtnest@gmail.com.
Lynne Hooge, HopeKids Discipleship Director
lhooge@hopetucson.com
I thank God for our HopeKids, families, and our HopeKids’ team. We are so blessed to have such a wonderful community serving together to disciple our HopeKids!
I will give thanks to you, Lord, with all my heart;
I will tell of all your wonderful deeds.
I will be glad and rejoice in you;
I will sing the praises of your name, O Most High.
Psalm 9:1-2
Have a wonderful month and Thanksgiving!
~Lynne
Mark Your Calendars!
December 5th - HopeKids Winter Wonderland
We hope you can join us for our annual Winter Wonderland! (This is not a drop off event).
December 13th – HopeKids Sing in the Worship Service. An email has already been sent out with more information.
What We’re Learning:
November 1: (Family Sunday): God Loves All People - 1 Corinthians 13
November 8: People Rejected Jesus - Luke 4
November 15: People Were Amazed by Jesus - Luke 4
November 22: Peter Worshiped Jesus - Luke 5
November 29: 5th Sunday - Africa Team
Our Key Verse This Month:
Hebrews 11:6 "And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to Him must believe that He exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek Him."
Big Picture Question:
How can we be saved? We are only saved through faith in Jesus.
November Birthdays
Oliver Silva 11/1
Sierra Seay 11/1
Ben Johnson 11/9
Maisy Harrison 11/9
Teagan McCabe 11/13
Kaylin Crom 11/17
November reminds us how thankful we are for all God's blessings to us! We are so thankful for those of you who choose to let us, who serve in AWANA, come alongside you. As you pursue being a disciple of Jesus and being a disciple who also disciples your children to know and love Him and make Him known, we are thankful for you! And we are so thankful for our LORD Jesus.
If you have any questions about Awana, please contact Tim 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.
There will be NO Men's breakfast this month - sign up to join us at Men's Camp!
Men's Bible Study Fridays, November 6 & 13 from 8:00 - 9:30 a.m. at the Hope Property. This Bible Study is a great time to dive into God’s Word, pray, and build relationships with other men. This study is for men of all ages.
Men’s Golf Outing - Friday, December 11th. Stay tuned for more information.
It's not too late to register for MEN'S CAMP!
Friday – Saturday, November 6 - 7th up on Mt. Lemmon at Southern Pines Baptist Camp.
Sign up below.
HopeLife is our young adults' 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!
November Calendar
Tuesday, November 3 - 6:30 p.m. at the Braeutigam’s Home
Tuesday, November 10 - 6:30 p.m. Location TBA
Tuesday, November 17 - 6:30 p.m. FRIENDSGIVING at the Braeutigam’s Home
Kevin Mason, Family Pastor
kmason@hopetucson.com
November Calendar
Sunday, November 1 - Youth Group (dinner will be served)
Sunday, November 8 - NO Youth group, Men's Camp (Guys sign up to go!)
Middle School and High School girls will have a hangout time. More info to come.
Sunday, November 15 - Youth Group (dinner will be served)
Sunday, November 22 - No Youth Group, join us for the Jubilee from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Steam Pump Ranch
Sunday, November 29 - No Youth Group, Thanksgiving weekend
Matt Ulrich
Tech Director
mulrich@hopetucson.com
If you haven’t already subscribed to our new email service, please do so by clicking this link.
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.
AccessHope exists to ensure that every person may be welcomed and included in the body of Christ; having access to the teaching of God’s Word, participating in collective worship, and engaging in serving one another for the glory of God.
Access Hope wants to remind you that if you need a shorter path to get to the Worship Service, you’re welcome to use the back door to the multipurpose room! Just drive around to the back of the school. You may drop your loved one off or use one of the parking spaces (if there is one available). This is the same entrance our tech team uses to bring the audio/visual equipment in before each service. The ushers will leave the door open until 10:15 a.m. for anyone who needs to use this entrance.
