This Weekend at Hope:  
HOPE4IA | HOPE for Friends & Neighbors | Romans 10:10-17 
Good Morning Hope-
 
A "Welcome" Story
 
On our opening Sunday morning at the new building a car slowed to approach one of the parking team members. As the driver began to lean out of the open window the parking team member smiled and said, "Welcome to Hope!"
 
The driver, with some hesitance, asked, "Is everybody welcome here?"
 
And, with a Hope-filled nod and an outstretched hand, the parking team member said, "Yes, everyone is welcome at Hope - we're glad you are here."
 
I wanted to share this story with you for three reasons
1. People often wonder if they are welcome at church
2. Kind words of welcome are very easy to share
3. You are the welcoming force of the church-never underestimate it.
 
(As a follow-up...the driver pulled into a parking spot and joined us for worship!)
 
I am so excited about this new season of ministry as a church. Last weekend so many of you signed up to serve in all of our ministry areas. Many of you signed up to serve in Hospitality - which is awesome because it's a ministry focused on welcoming and helping people. If you missed the sign up to activate your faith we will have cards available this weekend at the Connect, Grow, Serve area.
 
Here's a quick look at what's on the horizon in Grimes!
 
  • Weekend Worship & HopeKids (age 3 - grade 5): Saturday, 5:00 pm and Sunday 9:15 & 11:00 am
  • Al-Anon: Saturdays, 10:00 am
  • Annual Congregational Meeting (at Hope WDM): Sept. 16, 12:30pm
  • Ignition (High School Ministry) Leader Training: Sept. 16, 4:00 pm
  • Men of Hope 33 Series Volume 1: Wednesdays beginning, Sept. 19, 6:30 am
  • PowerLife (Junior High Ministry) Parent Night: Sept. 19, 6:30 pm
  • Women's Thursday Study: Everybody Always: Thursdays beginning Sept. 20, 9:00 am
  • Financial Peace University: Thursdays beginning Sept. 20, 6:30 pm
  • Women's Friday Study: Everybody Always: Fridays beginning Sept. 21, 6:00 am
  • Men of Hope Fall Kick-Off (watch NFL game/learn about Men of Hope): Sept. 24, 7:00 pm
  • Alcoholics Anonymous (new group forming): Tuesdays beginning Sept. 25, 6:30 am
  • Oct/Nov- All-church Life Group Study: Everybody Always
 
There are so many good ways for you to get plugged in! Pray about what God has prepared for you and get involved - activate your faith and invite someone into the church.
 
Pastor Eric

Annual Congregational Meeting at Hope WDM
Sunday, Sept. 16, 12:30-1:30 pm

An opportunity for all Hope members to vote on the 2018-19 budget, council members and changes to the constitution.

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Alpha: Explore the Meaning of Life
Tuesdays through Nov. 13, 6:00-8:30 pm
 
The Alpha Course is an opportunity to explore the Christian faith in a relaxed, non-threatening manner during thought-provoking weekly sessions. Each week, participants meet for a meal and a large group talk followed by small group discussion. The course includes a retreat weekend with teachings on the Holy Spirit Oct. 19 & 20.
 
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MOPS & MOMSnext
Second and fourth Thursdays of each month, Sept. 13 - May 23, 6:30-8:30 pm
 
This group's primary focus is to encourage and equip moms in a fun and refreshing social environment. We believe no mom needs to mom alone! Come join us for dinner and time to recharge! We welcome moms from pregnancy, adoption and fostering all the way to graduation from high school.
 
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Men of Hope Fall Kick-Off
Monday, Sept. 17, 7:00-9:00 pm  
 
Join us for Monday Night Football and fellowship while learning about upcoming classes and events for Men's Ministry!
 
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YOUTH & FAMILY MINISTRY OPPORTUNITIES

for children
age 3 - grade 5
for students  
grades 6-8 
for students
grades 9-12
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