Children’s Sunday School: Join us for our new series, “Music Camp”, starting today through to the last day of Sunday School on May 18th. We will be learning why God is worthy of our worship! Preschoolers through 5th graders gather in Room 9 from 11-12 for
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Knit One, Pray Too is in it’s third year! During this time we have knitted and crocheted over 400 items. These items include prayer shawls, hats, mittens, scarves, sweaters, pot holders and have all been donated. They have been donated to the Pettengill House, Somebody Cares New England, Women’s Crisis Center, Guidepost (these sweaters are shipped all over the world) and Mission of Hope in Haiti.
As we knit these items, the recipients are prayed for and a card of encouragement is frequently included. We have received many cards of thanks from those whose lives have been touched by these ”warm“ offerings.
One of our prayer shawl recipients was "cleared" of breast cancer. Another is terminal and sleeps with her prayer shawl nightly. Our prayer is that each feels loved and an extra boost of hope.
We have all levels of knitters and crocheters in our group. We also have some that join us from other churches to meet for fellowship and donate their time to our projects. We are blessed to have a storehouse of yarn and patterns at our disposal and love to teach what we know to others.
Currently we are partnering with Anna Jacques Hospital to knit chemo hats for their oncology unit. We are also knitting lightweight washcloths, potholders, hats and booties for ”Mission of Hope” in Haiti . Our prayer shawls are a continuing ministry.
We invite you to join us the first Monday of each month from 6:30 to 8:00pm. Please see Pat McGowan (978-388-4451), Diane DeBourke (978-388-2544), or JoAnn Whitley (978-465-5786) with any questions.
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Christianity 201: Knowing More About What You Believe (Led by Ron Stimers)
Download Class Notes for April 27
Download Class Notes for May 4
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Half-Timers Group: We‘re at it again! Join us Thursday, May 1st at 7:00 pm in the home of Charles and Jackie Harding of Salisbury. We are continuing the book of James – Developing a Faith That Works (vol. 2) and if you are 50+ we would love for you to join us. Sign up in the atrium or contact Jackie Harding (978) 499-0151.
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Alpha Marriage Course: All Saints Amesbury is hosting an 8 week marriage course on Tuesday nights beginning April 22nd. The course is designed to help any married couple strengthen their relationship. Each night begins with dinner at 6:15pm, dessert, a video and private discussion with your spouse. Visit the display in the Atrium for more information.
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Ten Days of Prayer Update: Jonathan Friz is helping organize a ten-day prayer retreat in Northfield, MA on May 1 to 11. This will be a time of rest, of expression of love to God and a time where Christian unity is experienced as people from all over New England will come to pray. See Jonathan Friz (314-306-8037) or go to the website www.tendays.net to find out more.
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Iron Sharpens Iron Conference -May 10 Join hundreds of men from around New England in this one-day conference for men in Worcester, MA. More information to follow.
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Walk for Life: Join the Pregnancy Care Center Saturday, May 10th at 9 am as they Walk for Life. See Russ & Sandy Seguin (978) 255-1581 for more info.
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Wednesday Night Bible – New Book: We will begin a new study in the book of Acts on Wednesday, March 26th. Come and study Scripture with others and learn about God at work in the early church. Meets Wednesdays from 7pm to 8:30pm here at Hope. Contact Chris Frasier for more info (978) 388-2228.
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Membership Class this spring: If you are interested in exploring membership here at Hope Community Church, we invite you to attend our membership class on Tuesday, May 20th and May 27th from 7:00 to 9:00 pm. This is a great opportunity to learn what we believe as a church, how we are structured, etc. Please call the church office to register.
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The M & M’s The Mom’s Mornings: Mom’s Mornings: April 15th at 9:30 am we are having a Welcome Brunch. Come and meet the other moms and then get ready to join us Tuesday mornings, April 28th through June from 9:30-11 am as we begin our new series “10 Keys for Unlocking the Bible”. Sign up in the Atrium. Child care is available. See Allison Balentine (978) 462-4255.
When: Tuesday mornings from 9:15-11:00
How: Childcare will be available for those who need it for $3.00
What do I do to sign up: Please call Karen at the church office 978.463.4673 so that we can order you a book and plan our childcare
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Boston Project this Aug. 3rd to 8th: The Hope Youth Group is planning on a summer service trip to Boston this summer! We will be connecting with the Boston Project in Dorchester, helping inner city churches and ministries in a variety of ways (working with homeless, helping with home repairs with seniors, running a summer Bible Club, etc.). This trip is open to middle school or high school students. See Meredith Hale for more info and to sign-up. You can also check out the website at www.tbpm.org.