Bulletin News

November 17, 2024

THIS SUNDAY AND NEXT SUNDAY are special Thanksgiving Services at Hope Church. The people of our church are invited to share testimonies of thanksgiving to God. Please remember the following guidelines:

   * Keep the testimony on-point. Focus on one of the categories listed on the back of today's bulletin. 

   * Keep the testimony succinct. Allow time for others to share, too.

   * Keep the testimony clear. Please hold the microphone very close, and speak up so you will be heard. 

COME AND PRAY. The Bible directs us to pray for governing authorities. After every presidential election, our church gathers to pray for elected leaders and for our nation. Please join us for prayer today at 12:30 in the chapel. We will have a similar prayer meeting this evening at the pastor's home (39335 Gloucester, Westland) at 6:00 pm. "Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord." (Psalm 33:12)

NEXT SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 24, is the day to bring the Thanksgiving coin cans back to church. Here's a suggestion--put the coin can in your car on Saturday night so that it is ready to ride to church on Sunday. The coins will be counted and rolled into coin wrappers after the Sunday School hour is finished. The funds we collect will be sent (as our Thanksgiving offering) to World Missionary Press for the publication of Bibles and Gospel literature in many languages. 

IT'S TIME TO GET READY for the annual Hope Church Christmas Sing. This will be a beautiful evening of worship and outreach. Please note:

   * The Christmas Sing is scheduled for Friday, December 13. Supper at 6:00 pm, Worship at 7:00, and Dessert at 8:35. 

   * This will be a Gospel-centered event with Scripture and testimony. Who will you invite to come with you?

   * Cora Pinter is organizing the food for supper and dessert. 734-294-9092. What will you bring to share? 

PUT THESE YEAR-END EVENTS on your calendar. December 31: The New Year's Eve Watchnight Service will begin at 10:00 pm and continue until after midnight. January 2: The Intensive Bible Study for youth will begin at 1:00 pm and end at 9:00 pm. 

NINE GREAT CLASSES will be offered this winter at Anchor Bible College. Classes will start in January, 2025. You may apply for admission and register for classes at anchorbiblecollege.org.