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BUZZCREATORS BUZZCONNECTORS BUZZAMBASSADORS CREATING A BUZZ WHEREVER WE GO
THE ART OF BUZZ Hi!
This is a vision to ignite you into being all you were designed to be – the best you could ever be. It’s a vision to see you expecting great things from your God, confident in His grace and favour, allowing His dream for the world to capture your imagination and heart. It’s a vision to see you move from just being a Buzz Creator to becoming a Buzz Connector, connecting people to the heart of God , to each other, to His family and to their God-given future.
It’s a vision to see many become Buzz Ambassadors, using all of their talents and giftings to become fire-starters, forerunners and future leaders of the greatest movement our world has ever seen – the real Church in motion! This, Hope City, is The Art Of Buzz.
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Dave and Jenny Gilpin Senior Pastors
OUR VISION - TO BE A LIFE CHANGING CHURCH BRINGING HOPE THE BUZZ TO GREAT BRITAIN AND THE WORLD.
WELCOME TO
HOPE CITY FC hope city Food CHURCH
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BUZZCREATORS
They once said to Jesus - ‘John’s disciples often fast and pray, and so do the disciples of the Pharisees, but yours go on eating and drinking.’ (Luke 5:33) Jesus and his disciples had gained a reputation for liking food. So much so, the ‘religious’ people made the claim that Jesus was ‘a glutton and a drunkard, a friend of tax collectors and sinners.’ (Luke 7:34). I suspect if it wasn’t for all of the walking they did, the disciples would have had a slight problem with their weight! Their reputation wasn’t helped by the first ever miracle of
Jesus – the turning of water into 600 litres of wine. Why did Jesus do that? What was it about Jesus love of ‘parties’ that gained him his warped reputation?
Passover and to say his goodbye to his disciples at ‘The Last Supper’, and he used food – a good, hearty fry up - to reinstate Peter back into the fold.
He used food to cement his relationship with Matthew the tax collector and to bridge the gap with all his ‘mates’. (Luke 5:2731). He used food to affirm salvation with Zacchaeus (Luke 19:510). He used food to commemorate the
Jesus mission was clear – ‘to seek and save that which was lost’ (Luke 19:10). And now his method was clear – to use miracles (to capture the imagination) and food (to pave the way). Food, glorious food was the ‘Jesus Way’ of reaching out. And we must do the same!
Listen to the full version on iTunes: Dave Gilpin Podcasts - Buzz Inc. & Food Inc. http://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/hope-city-church-dave-gilpin/
THE Theology of food
1. Everyone is up for a meal. A lot of people who would say “no” to attending a church event would say “yes” if invited out for a meal with you! 2. It makes you real. Food is a relaxer and shows off more of the real you. 3. It frees up the conversation. Food makes it less one tracked, less direct, more free flowing and much easier to do. It’s agenda free. 4. It’s an act of generosity. It’s a present – a gift in a culture that finds it hard to receive gifts.
5. It subconsciously links you with comfort and joy – and that can only be a good thing. 6. It lends itself to stories, not soundbites. Your narrative is your greatest friend to seeing others wanting what you’ve got. 7. Everyone gets hungry. With over 21 opportunities a week and over 1000 meals a year, there are a lot of conversations to be had! WELCOME TO HOPE CITY FC...HOPE CITY FOOD CHURCH PS. A good exercise routine must accompany the vision above otherwise who comes to Hope City Church will become far too noticeable!
OUR VISION - TO BE A FAITH FILLED CHURCH
through food to discover
LEADING PEOPLE EVERYWHERE the journey of their god given destiny.
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(CONNECTION)
FRIENDSHIP
FAITH
(COMMUNICATION)
(Attraction)
FREEDOM
FAMILY
(REVELATION)
(Transformation)
THE REAL PATH TO CHURCH GROWTH 2o2o
THE REAL CHURCH GROWTH MODEL 2o2o
OUR FUTURE IS HERE YOUR
HOME IS HERE
SUPER SUNDAY SERVICES
YOUR HEART IS HERE
CONNECT HOUSE PARTY
YOUR
CHURCH IS HERE
SUPER SUNDAY OPEN HOUSE
Your Shout!
YOU ARE HERE
YOUR FRIENDS, MOVIES, DRINKS, SNACKS & CHAT
FAMILY IS HERE
CONNECT HOUSE PARTY WITH FOOD AND QUIZ
YOUR FUTURE FRIENDS ARE HERE!
OUR VISION
2o2o
The best way we could think of to bring you our dream of expanding across Great Britain and the world was to draw you a diagram. Things may change and places may vary so please take this as more of our intention than a absolu te promise. (PHEW!)
OVER 25 Congregations by 2o2o City Hearts in 1o cities (incl Europe and Africa) Night of Honour in 1o cities Megacentres in 1o Cities 15oo seater megaplex in sheffield National Television influence across Britain
WH YORK
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TAKORADI
Accra
Liverpool CHESTER
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HARFEDALE WAKEFIELD
ZAMBIA BARBADOS
Leeds
Sheffield
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Nottingham
Birmingham Chorley
HOPECITY
Lancashire
Blackburn
Preston Lancaster Blackpool
ndon
Frankfurt
Newcastle EDINBURGH STRASBOURG
ZURICH Athens
BUDAPEST
HOPE CITY FOUNDATION 2o2o
If you’d like to give DECISIVELy to our 2o2o vision, you can do so through the Hope City Foundation – an account set up specifically for 2o2o. You may give annually, a one off gift or include it in your will. Please mark the envelope provided with ‘Hope City Foundation’.
OUR VISION: TO BE A WORLD IMPACTING CHURCH. RESOURCING THE NAT ION AND THE NATIONS. (with Buzz Ambassadors!)
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FRIDAY NIGHT SERVICES SUPER SUNDAY
OPEN HOUSE Once a month we’ll be sharing on subjects like relatioNships and personaliTY TyPES as well as having guest singers and themes. It’s designed for invitation and includes a Whizz Kids Party every time. W e ’l l h av e c o o l i n v i t a t i o n s f o r y o u t o h a p p i ly g i v e out to everyone you know. Fresh Prayer from 10–10:30am. Fresh coffee and donuts from 10:30am–11:00am ready for our 11:00am Super Sunday service to begin!
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RUNNING EVERY FRIDAY NIGHT IN MANY CITIES, TNR FRIDAYS ARE DESIGNED TO CREATE A BUZZ AMONGST YOUNG ADULTS, UNIVERSITY & COLLEGE STUDENTS. Because many of our leaders came from being a student, we’re hot about raising up a new generation of leaders and influencers.
In Leeds
A vibrant service with down to earth preaching, that seeks to make church accessible for even more professionals, couples, families, students and young adults in Leeds. It’s a great service to introduce friends to church life no matter what chapter of life you’re in. Free Entry and refreshments make it the perfect Friday.
THE LOWDOWN
Four Times a year we’ll be having baptisms, where people follow Christ in an act of dedication to God. On the Wedensday night preceeding we’ve got ‘The Lowdown’ – all about baptism and a chance to get baptised in the Spirit.
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Connect
ONE NIGHT
ONLY COURSES
The small group network of Hope City Church with two alternating programs to build friendship and family.
Twice a year, we'’ve got our n e w O n e N i g h t O n ly C o u r s e s*
Connect and Grow
Chat, prayer and desserts to create faith, family and future.
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Connect House Parties
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Uniting our friends with our guests for dinner mixed with games, quizzes, comedy & more food .
H E A R T
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N I G H T S
Your opportunity to join the leadership revolution and volunteer army of Hope City Church. From working creatively with our worship and creative arts teams to hosting and connecting all of our new people and visitors into their destiny.
The Money Course reducing debt and maximising your cash Leadership Academy Night School An introduction to Leadership Marriage Matters Resolving conflict and strengthening the bond Practical Parenting Raising champion children Business Class taking it to the next level in business Encounter Night healing, wholeness and baptism in the Spirit of courses varies by location. Our Senior Pastor Dave Gilpin *(Thewill number be touring The Leadership Academy Night School across Hope City.)
ALL OF TH IS
God is changing hundreds of lives every week and behind every changed life is alongside our Frie nds of the course to g someone giving their heart and soul. Vision tw et pe
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Oversight Dave and Jenny Gilpin Chris and Gosia Denham Colin and Beth Blois Roger and Anna Davies Louise and Chris Davies Paul and Jeannie Benger
(from Life Church, Chesterfield)
WHAT WILL YOU GIVE THIS SEPTEMBER...
The Rise and Build offering is one of our two annual offerings in Hope City. It’s a purpose driven offering, specifically linked to our buildings and future facilities.
D L I U B & E RIS TEMBER 2012 P SE 30 AY D N SU & FRIDAY 28 (AND SUNDAY 7 OCTOBER)
OUR GOAL THIS YEAR IS TO RAISE £150,000 ACROSS ALL OUR CONGREGATIONS. £75,000 will be to reduce our mortgage on our Sheffield and Leeds Megacentres. £75,000 will be to create a new Megacentre for our Liverpool Congregation. We’ve seen a building next to Liverpool One - in the heart of Liverpool that’s ready for leasing but will need a new internal layout. It’s a perfect address for Hope City - and it’s through this place (that used to be a mission for seafarers) that we could see incredible growth and outstanding outreach.
www.fabulousconference.com
FABULOUS 2012
THE NEW AWAKENING PLUS
FABULOUS
9-10 NOVEMBER THE HEART OF HOPE CITY GATHERS
KIDS
TO WITNESS THE UNVEILING OF A BRAND NEW ERA FEATURING: Vicki Simpson (C3 Oxford Falls, Sydney), Dr Robi Sondergregger
EXPERIENCE
WITH FUN AT THE CIRCUS
(Family Psychologist, Brisbane), Dave and Jenny Gilpin, plus worship from HopeCity.
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