Getting Back On Track
“Keep this Book of the Law always on your lips; meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do everything written in it. Then you will be prosperous and successful.” (Joshua 1:8, NIV)
“Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path.” (Psalm 119:105, NIV)
I recently read a study that claimed that the most important factor in producing an active Christian life is daily Bible reading. It seems simple – not rocket science. This survey looked at what was helping people continuously live for Christ in obedient discipleship. The conclusion was – of all the many good things one can do to keep abiding – daily Bible reading was super important.
As we move into September, I want to encourage you to have daily time with the Lord. Possibly, you had a plan for the year that you have fallen behind on. Don’t necessarily try to get caught up. Set time tomorrow morning or night to read the Word, pray, and grow in your faith - then repeat tomorrow and the next day and so on. It is worth it, and your enemy will try to keep you from getting into a good routine so be ready for the battle.
I want to share my current routine with you that I try to do every morning for 20-30 minutes. It is not the only way, but it may help some of you get into a good groove of time with the Lord. Here are my current four steps:
Step #1
Read along in a book of the Bible until I feel like I hear something from the Lord or until I hear something that really impacts me. (Maybe try John or Acts if you are just starting out.) Then I journal briefly whatever that was.
Step #2
Spend time praying – for the day, for those hurting, for my HomeGroup, for my kids, for Hope…
Step #3
Do a little Scripture Memory. I keep a notebook of these verses with dates and just pick up where I left off – even if I missed a few days. (See the method I follow below)
Step #4
Read a couple pages from a book for spiritual growth from a trusted author. (Need some recommendations? Try: The Master Plan of Evangelism by Robert Coleman, The Hiding Place by Corrie Ten Boom, Desiring God by John Piper)
Method For Long Term Scripture Memory:
• Day 1: 25 times aloud with appropriate inflection in voice.
• Day 2: 20 times
• Day 3: 15 times
• Day 4: 10 times
• Day 5: 5 times
• Then daily for 45-60 days.
• Weekly for one year.
• Monthly for 2-3 years.
• 2-3 times per year for life.
~Pastor Randy
Sunday, August 27th Outreach to our Community - Thanks Hope!!
The Church Office will be Closed for Labor Day.
Philippines Missions Trip – October 2023
The team will be having a fundraising pancake breakfast on Saturday, September 2 from 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. at the Overton property where they will run a raffle. It's not too late to come join in. You can purchase tickets at the door!
We will have baptisms following the service on Sunday, September 24. If you are interested in being baptized please contact Gina at info@hopetucson.com.
Bring the special girl(s) in your life to our Father/Daughter Dance on Saturday, September 16 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. in the Community Room.
Drinks and Desserts will be provided. Register below!
Women's Ministry
Suzi King, Director
sking@hopetucson.com
Thanks to all the women who came out for our 2023 Camp. It was a great time of fellowship, worship and hearing God's Word!
Our Women's September event has changed! This month we will have a social time at Board & Brush!
Details below.
Ladies, come out and join us at Board & Brush in Oro Valley for a time of creative fun/fellowship on
Saturday, September 16 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. The cost is $35.00 to $38.00 (depending on the project you select).
You will be able to select a wood project from a large variety of options. B&B provides all the materials and will give us step-by-step instructions in how to create a beautiful piece for your home or as a gift.
Pre-registration is required. Space is limited so register soon! Registration will be closed on Tuesday, September 12 at 5:00 p.m. Our private code is JESUS.
If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact info@hopetucson.com.
In this mini conference we will discuss how to have proactive and productive conversations about abortion. We will explore what the Bible says on the subject, what science tells us about life, and prepare ourselves to give an answer for the reasons we believe children in the womb deserve protection. Join us for an interactive conference! We pray you will leave feeling more equipped to speak for those who cannot speak for themselves and share God’s heart for His people from womb to tomb.
The Art of Parenting - Aiming Your Child’s Heart Toward God
Beginning, Sunday September 10 from 8:00 -9:30 a.m. at Wilson (in the Corral Room)
Facilitated by Jim & Cathy Luckow
Inspired by Psalm 127:4, this eight-session video series is intended to help parents make faith the core motivation of their parenting. Parents will end the experience with renewed confidence, fresh insights on raising children at different ages, and a parenting plan unique to each child’s personality and gifting.
Childcare will be available but space is limited (first come, first serve).
Lynne Hooge, HopeKids Director
lhooge@hopetucson.com
Hello Hope Families!
Our Philippine’s mission team came up with a wonderful idea to create a connection between our HopeKids and the children in the Philippines. Can you please have your child(ren) draw a self-portrait and write a prayer request on the back so that the Filipino children can be praying for our kids? It would be special if you could also attach an actual photo of your child and possibly a short letter. The team will bring back self-portraits and prayer requests from the children so that we can be praying for them too! You can bring the pictures to the HopeKids check-in desk or turn them in to your child’s classroom teacher on Sunday. We will need all the pictures by September 24.
This month, we will be hosting a free Child Discipleship Forum, presented online by AWANA International, “to hear from Bible-minded leaders in child advocacy, and learn to cultivate a different spirit in our kids — one of conviction, courage, compassion and commitment”. This will be beneficial for parents or anyone who works with children and youth. You are invited to join us in the Hope Community Room on Overton for any part of the Forum. For more information about the presenters at the forum, visit this site: Link here You can also email me for the daily schedule. Please RSVP by September 17th.
Please reach out to me if you have any questions!
We would also like to get our HopeKids involved in the special Building Fund Offering on October 29th. Like the Easter offering, Pastor Randy is encouraging the kids to think of ways to raise money to help with our new Hope Church Building. It could be doing extra chores, selling homemade items, or donating some of their allowance. Of course, this includes our new HopeKids building which will be awesome. It will be great to have the kids involved!
~Lynne
Our verses this month:
Matthew 28:19-20
Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of
the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.
Acts 4:12
Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to mankind by which we must be saved.
What we’re learning:
September 3 (Family Sunday): Paul’s First Journey; Acts 13-14
September 10: The Church Divided; 1 Corinthians 1-6
September 17: Letters to Church Leaders; 1-2 Timothy, Titus
September 24: The Jerusalem Council; Acts 15
September Birthdays
Jack Brown 9/2
Liam Creviston 9/9
Holly Odle 9/13
Madison Nall 9/21
Maverick Alexander 9/23
Iris Fleming 9/26
Hope’s AWANA ministry for children 4 years old through 6th grade starts up again on September 6. We will meet on Wednesday evenings at 5:45 at Summit Ridge Church. Email Tim Tolson at timtolson@comcast.net if you have questions.
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)
I would like to invite any current or considering families to a two-session home group leader's training. If you are interested in becoming a home group leader, this will be a great opportunity to explore what it means to be a home group leader at Hope and learn strategies to help build a fruitful group. Hope home groups are essential in keeping Hope a healthy and Christ-centered Church. Please contact me if you are interest in attending this training.
Training Details:
Fridays, September 8th and 15th in the Community Room from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. Dinner will be provided. Please sign up to register for the training. Register Here!
If you are interested in being a part of a home group, please email me at kmason@hopetucson.com.
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 Dates:
Saturday, September 16: Men’s Breakfast at 7:30 a.m. in the Community Room
Friday & Saturday, October 27 & 28: Men's Camp at Southern Pines Baptist Camp
Hey Men, join us for camp this year up on Mt. Lemmon!
October 27-28 - Cost $50.00
Come for fun, fellowship and encouragement on being a spiritual leader.
Ambassadors Church will also be invited to this year's camp!!
Hey Hope Life! What a great August! Such a blessing to study God’s word together, to grow in our knowledge of Scripture, to fellowship with friends old and new, and to spend time praying for one another. This month we will be jumping back into Romans. Come on by and bring a friend!
September 2: Bible Study 7:00 -9:00 p.m. in Community Room
September 9: Bible Study 7:00 -9:00 p.m. in Community Room
September 16: Special Event (more details to come!)
September 23: Bible Study 7:00 -9:00 p.m. in Community Room
September 30: Testimony Time 7:00 -9:00 p.m. in Community Room
Questions? Contact Carl Vereen at carlvereen@gmail.com for more info!
In September we will still be working through the Discovery Series. Please pray that this would be something that would truly build up our students and help them build a solid foundation in their faith.
September Calendar for Youth Group:
All Sundays in September: Youth Group in the Community Room from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Bob & Merrillee Whren, Directors
On August 6th, Hope Seniors had a great turnout for our Hope Seniors' Lunch. Several new Hope members attended the luncheon and presented a brief synopsis regarding their backgrounds and families. Scott Haffner also shared a devotional.
Mark your calendars for October 8th and December 10th for the next Hope Seniors' events.
