Stay tuned for June's adventures! Men and women are invited to participate in the various adventures (hiking, camping, biking and paddle board to name a few). Susan has years of experience and enjoys sharing God's word and His beautiful creation. Stay tuned for more adventures. Contact Susan at neucrew2@gmail.com for questions.
Faith City Youth (middle school & high school students) meet every Sunday from 12:30 pm to 3 pm in the Fellowship Hall at The Hope. The youth come together to dive into God’s Word led by James Kendall (Student Pastor), grow in their relationship with Jesus, build meaningful connections with one another, and have fun through games and fellowship. Please encourage your child to bring their Bible and invite their friends. For more information contact James Kendall at youth@thehope.live.
The Global Outreach Ministry (GO) at The Hope is partnering with Love, INC for Coats for Hope!
Help us share warmth, hope, and love this winter! We are collecting new coats in sizes 2T–4X for children and youth who are in need within our community. A warm coat may seem like a simple gift, but for a child in need, it can be a tangible reminder that someone cares. Will you help us extend love to our community by giving warmth, offering hope, and sharing God’s love? Together, we can help make sure a child in our community has a warm coat this winter. Give warmth. Give hope. Share God’s love.
Donation Start: October 1st
Donation Deadline: November 1st
Drop-Off Location: Hope Coffee (2100 Fruitland Ave., Atwater)
Drop-Off Hours: Hope Coffee, Monday - Friday, 8 am - 5 pm
Sundays in the Lobby at The Hope, 9 am - 12 noon
Church Office, Tuesday – Friday, 9 am - 2 pm
For the month of September, we will be meeting only on September 17th.
Join us for the College & Young Adult Bible Study (ages 18 yrs to 26 yrs) on Thursday, October 1st and October 15th, in the Sanctuary for a time of food, fellowship, worship, and interactive learning as we explore understanding the Bible and our faith, learn to become disciples who bear fruit and advance the kingdom of God in the world around us and daily life skills. The Bible study meets the 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month from 6 pm - 8 pm at James and Adi Kendall's home. For more information and details please contact Adi and James at (209) 582-8414.
Calling all men! Join us for breakfast and a time of fellowship and learning as we dive into a series of teachings on what a biblical man looks like on Saturday, October 10th, at 8 am to 9:30 am in the Fireside Room. Our society and churches are longing for men to step into their God-given roles and lead their families and be strong leaders in their communities, and churches. We will be exploring what this looks like for us today by examining what the Word of God says about it.
Join us for 2nd Sunday Prayer on Sunday, October 11th, from 5:30–6:30 p.m. in the Fireside Room. Together, we'll spend time seeking God's presence and lifting up our church, our community, our nation, and the needs of those around us through prayer. Whether you have a prayer request, a heart to pray for others, or simply want to grow in your prayer life, everyone is welcome. We hope you'll join us for this meaningful time together. For questions, contact Scott Speidel at 209.628.6521.
The Global Outreach Team is putting together a group to cook dinner at the “D” Street Homeless Shelter (Merced) on Monday, October 26th, from 5 pm to 7 pm. Will you consider volunteering to help cook or serve? If you have a heart for the homeless or have questions about this ministry opportunity, please contact Corky Schroeder by text at 209.658.6339 or email at schroedercorky@gmail.com.
The Hope is excited to participate in Operation Christmas Child 2026! Through Operation Christmas Child, we have the opportunity to demonstrate God’s love in a tangible way to children in need around the world. Shoebox gifts are delivered through local church partners in countries and territories around the globe, providing children with fun and practical gifts while also sharing the Good News of Jesus Christ. Each shoebox is filled with small toys, school supplies, personal care items, and other thoughtful gifts. Your shoebox may be a simple gift, but it can make a lasting impact by helping a child experience God’s love. As you pack your shoebox, remember to make it fun, full, and personalized! Thank you for being part of this special opportunity to share joy, show love, and spread the Gospel to children around the world. If you have any questions, please contact Jen at jdghimenti@aol.com Thank you, Hope Family, for helping make Christmas a little brighter and sharing the love of Jesus with children around the world!
Shoebox Pick-Up:
Sunday, November 8th @ The Hope, Lobby
Shoebox Return Deadline:
Sunday, November 22nd @ The Hope, Lobby
Drop-Off Locations:
• Sundays @ The Hope, Lobby
• Church Office @ The Hope, Tuesday–Friday, 9 am–2 pm
On Sunday, October 11th, we will be celebrating Child Dedication Sunday. This is a very special day when parents dedicate their children to the Lord and commit to raise them in a loving Christian home, to model the love of Christ and be connected to a church. If you would like to participate in this special service, please RSVP here today. We would like to prepare a gift for you and your child. Registration deadline is Sunday, October 4th, at 7 pm. Questions: Janet at office@thehope.live
60+ & Young at Heart! Join us on Thursday, October 15th, at 11 am in the Fellowship Hall for our Pioneer Senior Luncheon. This is a special time of fellowship, lunch, worship, and a short devotional as we encourage on another in the Lord. For questions, please contact Scott Speidel sjspeidel10@gmail.com. Bring a friend and we'd love to see you there!
A Morning for Women to Gather & Grow! Ladies, Women's Ministry is hosting a brunch and you are warmly invited to join us for a beautiful time of food, fellowship, and Bible study on Saturday, October 24, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary. Come and share in meaningful fellowship, and spend time together in God’s Word. It’s a wonderful opportunity to connect, encourage one another, and grow in faith. We would love for you to join us and bring a friend!
Join us on Sunday, November 22nd, for our church-wide Thanksgiving Luncheon in the Fellowship Hall, immediately following our second worship gathering! This is such a special day as we come together as a church family to give thanks to the Lord, share a meal, and build meaningful community connections. If you’d like to participate, please bring a dish according to your last name:
A–K: Please bring a side dish
L–Z: Please bring a dessert
We can’t wait to gather around the table, celebrate God’s goodness, and give thanks together! Everyone is welcome! Questions: Janet at office@thehope.live.
Join us on Thursday, December 24th, for our Christmas Eve Candle Lighting Service at 6 pm as we gather together to celebrate the birth of Jesus! Come experience a beautiful evening of worship and candlelight as we reflect on the hope, peace, joy, and love found in Christ. Bring your family and friends and join us as we celebrate the greatest gift of all, Jesus! We can’t wait to celebrate Christmas Eve with you!
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