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This Week at Mount Hope // December 9-15,
2019
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Welcome to this week's edition of the LOOP. In this email, you will find everything that's happening over the next few weeks within our Mount Hope Community.
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CHRISTMAS AT MOUNT HOPE
Have you ever received news that you were pretty excited about, but others around you did not respond in the same way? We all respond to things differently. While some responses are pretty tame, some of them can be life changing. When Jesus was born, some rejoiced and some were pretty upset. The news of Jesus' coming is a blessing to some but disruptive to others.
So why do we respond in the way that we do?
This week, we look at the carol "O Come All Ye Faithful," as we explore the right way to respond to Jesus' arrival.
Christmas Carols are virtually all around us during this season. We hear them everywhere - on the radio, in malls, and waiting rooms, etc. While them may seem commonplace, they declare a grand message: The Messiah has come! If you missed Sunday's sermon, take some to
listen here
to see how we should and can react to the good news of Jesus' birth.
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Wed., Dec. 11
Kids Adventure
Mid-Week Ministry
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Thurs., Dec. 12
Faith Journey
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Fri., Dec. 13
Noon Prayer
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Sat., Dec. 14
6am - Burlington
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Sun., Dec. 15
Prayer Groups
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NEIGHBORHOOD CHRISTMAS GATHERINGS
Often within the church body, people live near one another and don't even realize it! We go about our everyday business and don't know that there are others who are a part of Mount Hope right outside our door. This holiday season, we are taking time to connect with our neighbors and get to know them better. To that end, you are invited to one of our several Neighborhood Christmas Gatherings. You may attend the gathering closest to where you live. The gatherings will take place between Dec. 08-21. Please click the button below to see where the gatherings are taking place and to RSVP.
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CHRISTMAS AT MOUNT HOPE
We invite you and your family to join us at one of our two locations for Christmas Eve Service. At our Christmas Eve services, we joyfully celebrate Jesus' arrival and remember that He has promised to come back again. Join us as we come together to celebrate His birth. Our prayer is that this service would strengthen your faith and encourage you to joyfully walk with God every day of your life.
Invite your friends and family - we love spending Christmas Eve with you!
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DATE:
Tuesday, December 24
TIME:
4PM & 6PM
LOCATION:
Burlington
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DATE:
Tuesday, December 24
TIME:
5PM
LOCATION:
Belmont
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BURLINGTON WISH TREE
Though we are called to serve all throughout the year, the Christmas season seems to bring us many more opportunities to serve individually or as a family.
The People Helping People Ministry is looking for volunteers to staff the Burlington Wish Tree this Christmas Season. The Wish Tree brightens up the Christmas season for many Burlington families in need. Please let us know if you would like to serve for a couple of hours on Wednesday, Dec. 11 from
12pm-8pm. This can be done individually, as a couple or as a family. To sign up, simply click on the button below. For more information or questions, please e-mail Kristina MacLaughlan.
DATE: Wednesday, December 11
TIME:
12-8PM
LOCATION:
Burlington Mall
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THANK YOU TO OUR PASTORS
I believe we can all agree that our Pastoral Staff goes above and beyond to care for the congregation of Mount Hope 365 days a year. Each one of them, throughout the year, takes the time to listen to us, visit us when we are sick or in need, walk us through difficult journeys, and encourage us. They preach the Word of God each and every week and most importantly, pour their hearts out in prayer for us as a church body. We want to take some time to thank them. This season of the year is a beautiful time to reflect on the way the Pastors of Mount Hope have blessed you and your family this past year. There are some mailboxes set up in the hallway for each of the pastors at Mount Hope. Please take some time to simply drop them a note to thank them for their diligence, direction and love for Mount Hope. Thank you for taking the time to bless them.
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SENIOR CHRISTMAS LUNCHEON
Mark your calendars! Please come and join us at our Senior Christmas Luncheon. This will be a wonderful time of fellowship as we enjoy a meal together and are encouraged from the Word of God. We look forward to seeing you!
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DATE: Thursday, December 12
TIME: 11am
LOCATION: Belmont
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OASIS // NIGHT OF PRAISE & PRAYER
Join us at our Belmont location for a night of praise and prayer. This is will be a sacred space for you to sit at His feet in worship and in prayer. We expect God to powerfully move in our lives as we spend time in His presence.
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DATE: Sunday, December 15
TIME: 5pm
LOCATION: Belmont
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MHKA Christmas Presentations
Come and join us as the precious kids of Mount Hope Kids Adventure share their Christmas Presentation with us. It's a time that will bring joy to your heart and smiles to your faces this Christmas season!
Note to Parents: All children will head to their classrooms at the start of service instead of going into the worship service first. As far as dress, please have them dressed in Christmas colors or simply their "Sunday Best". If they can perform for both services, that would be wonderful! Thank you.
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DATE: Sunday, December 22
TIME: 9am & 10:45am
LOCATION: Belmont
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Coffee & Conversation is time carved out of our busy schedules where we can gather for coffee (or tea), discuss a previously chosen topic that applies to our everyday lives, share the ups and down, and pray for and with one another.
DATE:
Saturday, January 25
TIME: 9:30am
LOCATION: Belmont
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FAITH JOURNEY BIBLE STUDY
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Mount Hope is delighted to host the Faith Journey Women's Bible Study at our Belmont Location. Faith Journey is a multi-generational, multi-church Bible Study that welcomes homeschoolers and provides nursery care and a developed children's program for ages newborn to five.
This year we will be studying Paul's first letter to the Corinthians. Prepare to be challenged by this intense and thought-provoking letter, but know that there is comfort found here as well.
DATE:
Thursdays
TIME:
9:45am
LOCATION:
Belmont
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We invite you to join us on Tuesdays for our Foundations Bible Study. We will examine some of the foundational truths about Christianity and explore how we can live it out in our daily lives.
DATE:
Tuesday, January 07
TIME: 7pm
LOCATION: Belmont
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MHKA CHRISTMAS PRESENTATIONS
Come and join us as the precious kids of Mount Hope Kids Adventure share their Christmas Presentation with us. It's a time that will bring joy to your heart and smiles to your faces this Christmas season!
Note to Parents: All children will head to their classrooms at the start of service instead of going into the worship service first. As far as dress, please have them dressed in Christmas colors or simply their "Sunday Best". If they can perform for both services, that would be wonderful! Thank you.
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Preschool Performances
DATE:
Sunday, December 15
TIME:
9AM & 11AM
LOCATION:
Burlington
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Elementary Performances
DATE:
Sunday, December 22
TIME:
9AM & 11AM
LOCATION:
Burlington
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AVALANCHE YOUTH WINTER RETREAT
Our IGNITE Youth Collective Student Ministry would like to invite all Students to join us for the Avalanche Winter Retreat 2020. It will be held at the Rumney Bible Conference Center in Rumney, NH
Everything about Avalanche Winter Retreat 2020 - from the main sessions and seminars, to the outrageous fun and abundant free time options - is carefully crafted to invest in the lives of our students. If you would like to attend, please register immediately. You may do so by downloading the form by clicking on the button below. Please fill it out and hand it to James Girouard or drop it off at the church office. For more details or questions, please contact James Girouard.
DATE: January 18-20, 2020
LOCATION: Rumney Bible Conference Center // Rumney, NH
APPLICATION DEADLINE: January 01, 2020
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Our Precepts Bible study this year is a study through the Kings and Prophets Series. We will be studying 1 and 2 Kings, 1 and 2 Chronicles and several minor prophet books. This study will guide us to understand Biblical history from 11th to the 6th centuries BC, leading us to examine Godly kings and evil monarchs. Through our study, we will see how God works in the lives of individuals and nations.
DATE: Mondays
TIME: 7pm
LOCATION: Burlington
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The Watchmen Ministry at Mount Hope Christian Center is geared toward helping men become followers of Jesus Christ by challenging men to live out their Christian beliefs and empowering them to be better husbands, fathers, and leaders.
DATE: Mondays
TIME: 7pm
LOCATION: Burlington
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At Mount Hope, it is our goal for every child to realize that Jesus loves them and has an incredible plan for their lives. We are passionate about presenting Biblical truth in engaging and creative ways that kids will love.
During Wednesday Night Ministries, our kids get to experience this through age-appropriate (ages 3 - grade 5)
small groups.
DATE:
Wednesdays
TIME:
6:30pm
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IGNITE MID-WEEK MINISTRIES
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All Students (6th-12th Grade) are invited to join us on Wednesdays for Ignite Youth Collective's midweek gathering. Join us for incredible worship, engaging word, games, fellowship, and dinner! There are groups available for Middle-schoolers and high-schoolers.
DATE:
Wednesdays
TIME:
6:30pm
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Our children are a gift from the Lord! As parents, we often need help along the way to raise children who glorify God and positively impact the world around them. As we come across resources and tools that we find helpful regarding parenting and/or family related topics, we like to share them with the parents in our community.
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When we get married, we all hope to have a marriage that thrives and is full of joy. But as we experience life, we realize that this takes hard work and we often help from those who've "been there." Whether you're just starting out, have been married for a while and need some encouragement, or doing well in your marriage, this ministry is for you!
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As a part of our ministry at Mount Hope, we offer budget planning and financial counseling services for those looking for wisdom and direction in that area. With our partnership with Beantown Money, these services are available to everyone in the Mount Hope Community at a reduced cost.
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Serving at Mount Hope can be one of the best ways to get connected with the church and our communities! Whether it's serving with children, First Impression, Audio/Visual, or leadership, you won't regret getting involved at Mount Hope.
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Stay up to date with us through our App. The app gives you access to our sermons, media, and other announcements. You may also use it to get in touch with us or to request prayer for any need.
Available for iOS or Android
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RightNow Media is an online streaming service filled with over 10,000 Christian movies, talks, and Bible Studies. As a member of the the Mount Hope Community you can access this library for FREE, That's right, free!
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