Let's try this again...

Hey, there, beloved… Wow… we missed being with you last Sunday with the snow, but SO many of you joined us online for our 35-minute special snow-day service (Click here if you missed it!). That was so fun and special!
 
It looks like the snow is staying away this Sunday, so let’s meet in person, shall we? AND… let’s “try this again” to get started on our “Hearing the Voice of God” teaching, baptism, and some amazing testimonies.
 
Details and other stuff to know:
 
·      Ladies:  We are POSTPONING our women’s event (originally scheduled for TOMORROW, January 31) to NOW be Saturday, February 21, 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. as we make prayer and gratitude journals to deepen our relationship with God. Click here for more info and to RSVP!
 
o   Men: While your ladies are out, join with us for an all-day men’s conference with Christian Fellowship Church and Reston Bible Church on Saturday, February 21, from 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. The focus is “Guys Growing Godlier.” Click here for more info and to RSVP!
 
·      Teens: No youth group this Sunday… BUT…. Join us for FIRE Youth Worship Night NEXT Saturday, February 7th, 6:00 – 8:30 p.m. – dinner, connection, worship, devotional and discussion… it’s sure to build deeper connections with God and each other.
 
·      Parents: We are putting the same challenge forward to kids to bring their Bibles every Sunday for Kids Connect. If you have questions or would like help with an age-appropriate Bible for your kids, contact Chris Bowen at [email protected].
 
·      THIS Sunday we will continue our teaching series on “Hearing the Voice of God”… and we will be BAPTIZING Raegan Farley, one of our awesome teenagers. Way cool!
 
o   Also… we will interview Ryan and Jess Sauder and Samuel and Evelyn Sierra in consideration of their appointment as Elders of our church.
 
o   A Q&A and meet and greet with the Sauders and Sierras will follow the service for those who want to dig deeper into their stories and their faith.
 
o   Please note: The parking lot and sidewalks have been cleared of snow, but as with most pavement in the area, there is still some patchy ice in various spots. Please come prepared with appropriate footwear and use caution! We will have some extra greeter fellas in the parking lot to help escort anyone who needs an extra hand!


·      THEN… everyone please join us for our inaugural Annual Celebration and our next Covenant Partners business matters discussion, NEXT Sunday, February 8, 11:45 – 1:00 p.m. Everyone is welcome as we celebrate what God is doing at Mt. Hope, cast vision for what’s next, reveal next steps in our facility expansion, and our Covenant Partners will vote on key decisions!
 
·      A memorial service for my stepdad and Mt. Hope member, Larry Motz, will be held on Saturday, February 14, at 11:00 a.m. All are welcome.
 
·      Young Adults: Come hang out with Chris and Sherri (and each other!) at their home, Friday night, February 27, 6:30 p.m. – whenever. Yummy food and great fellowship included. Contact Sherri at 571-437-3127 for details and to RSVP!
 
·      For our faithful givers to Mt. Hope… thank you for your generosity and support of God’s work in our church! AND… giving statements for your tax records have been sent via email to those from whom we have good email addresses.  If you would prefer a paper statement mailed by USPS, please contact Terre Morgan at [email protected]. If you haven't received a statement either way, check your email spam folder, and if it's not there, please reach out to Terre.
 
 
OK… that’s it for now. We’ll see you this Sunday, 10:00 a.m. sharp… Don’t be late… bring your Bible and a pen!!
 
Stay warm… Much love to you all…
 
Chris Eads
Mt. Hope Pastor
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