DISCIPLESHIP AT HOPE UNITED CHURCH

CHRISTIAN EDUCATION

Hope United is dedicated to growth in spirit and knowledge for all ages through the study of God’s word and other Christian works. On Sunday mornings the Adult class meets at 8 a.m. Nursery and toddlers care and enrichment is provided at the 9 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. services. Older children are encouraged to participate in worship until the “Message for Children” after which they are excused for class. (at the 9 a.m. service).

During the week we are excited about our growing Tuesday evening Youth Club where over 30 young people gather (see article below). Other opportunities for spiritual growth are on Wednesday mornings from 11 a.m.-12 p.m. and Wednesday evenings from 7-8 p.m. The evening class is preceded by a potluck supper. In addition the Women’s Bible group meets the first Thursday of each month. “Old Songs for a New Millennium” is the current theme of study.

HOPE YOUTH

Tuesday’s from 6 to 8pm at Hope United Church are chaotic, noisy, exciting and exhilarating as 40 plus school age children gather to share fun and games, Bible study and a meal. Under the direction of a team of teachers who are “sold out” for Jesus, this program has come alive as a place youth from the congregation and the neighborhood want to come to be with friends and adults who care, and to explore their growth in Christ.

In addition to weekly activities, the kids are currently raising funds to attend summer camp at Montreat. Opportunities for all abound, from pancake breakfasts and yard sales, to car washes and t-shirts. Your participation and support are always welcome as we watch God at work in the lives of our kids. Thank you!

WOMEN’S PRAYER GROUP

“More things are wrought by prayer than this world dreams of”
From “The Idylls of the King” by Alfred Lord Tennyson
One of the most powerful forces in the world, maybe the most powerful, is prayer. This has certainly been true time and time again for the Women’s Prayer Group of Hope United Church. We gather twice a month on the second and fourth Wednesdays at 2:00 p. m. to study and pray for those in need. All are welcome. “Oh, I can’t join a prayer group. I find it too difficult to pray out loud in public, and I can’t find the right words to express myself”. If this is how you feel? Don’t worry. As we gather to share burdens, enrich our and others’ lives, and nurture our spirits no one is ever pressured to pray out loud. We are committed to learning how to listen to God’s still small voice. Our prayer requests are always confidential. Please call the church office to leave a request or come and join us in prayer.
 

We invite you to come worship with us.
Rev. Dr. James R. Berger, Pastor