July 26, 2015 Loving Christ. Transforming Lives.
“...I have finished the race,
I have kept the faith.� 2 Timothy 4:7
Mount Hope Christian Center 3 McGinnis Dr. Website: Office: Burlington, MA 01803 www.mounthope.org (781) 272-1014
This week @ Mount Hope Sunday
07.26— 08.02.15
10:00 a.m. Marvin Thomas 2:00 p.m. Estrella de Jacob ~ Spanish Church 7:00 p.m. Men’s Prison Ministry
Monday Friday
7:00 p.m. Watchmen Connection Group 12:00 p.m. Friday’s @ Noon Prayer 6:30 p.m. Youth Ministries
Saturday
6:00 a.m. Men’s Prayer Meeting
To Our Guests: Thank you for being a part of worship at Mount Hope this morning. If it is your first time with us we would love the chance to meet you. Please take a moment to stop by the “Fresh Start” table in the hallway where we have a gift for you.
For up-to-date information on events, to view the full church calendar, or to give online visit our website at www.mounthope.org.
A note about the worship service: Please help us minimize distractions during worship by silencing cell phones. Parents who need to step out of the service with their child are welcome to watch the service live in Common Grounds Café.
Family Ministries Students United for One Purpose mking@mounthope.org or 781-272-1014 x.118
Are you in 6th through 12th Grade? Welcome to "The Path." Psalm 16:11: "You make known to me the path of life; you will fill me with joy in your presence, with eternal pleasures at your right hand." Join us on Friday nights from 6:30pm to 9:00pm.
Next Meeting ~ Friday, July 24th ~ Bowling Night
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Students in 6 – 12 Grade have a wonderful opportunity to participate in National Fine Arts in Orlando, Fl. This is an opportunity for students to discover, develop, and deploy their talents for the glory of God. Even if your student does not participate in the Fine Arts program, there is still a wonderful opportunity for them to attend and be involved in the local missions outreach at the youth convention that is happening at the same place and time in Orlando, FL. We will be flying down with a good group of students on Saturday, August 1st and returning on Saturday, August 8th. If you have additional questions, contact Michael King, Family Ministries Leader, at mking@mounthope.org.
The Belmont Campus The new Belmont Campus opens Sunday, September 13th! Below are some important upcoming events: Sunday, July 26th | End of service – 1:30 p.m. Belmont Missions Team Meeting @ the Burlington Campus If you have any questions regarding the Belmont Campus, please contact Pastor Brian at bkrogh@mounthope.org
On Sunday mornings, should the need arise a safety team member is on duty to assist you. If you need to speak with the safety person on duty, the safety desk is located in the hallway towards the East entrance. In Case You are in Need of Help Outside of our Church Office Hours In the event of hospitalization, a death in the family, or another emergency during the week, please contact the church office at 781-2721014 to speak with a pastor. If the call occurs outside of the church office hours, please call the Pastoral Care Line at 781-272-1014 x.195. Leave a message and a pastor will return your call.
COMMUNITY
LIFE
Groups designed to connect our friends and families to one another and to the larger community at Mount Hope. Watchmen Men’s Group | Meets every Monday Night at 7:00 pm Leader: Joe Habelow Co-Ed Volleyball | Meets every Tuesday Night from 8:00—10:00 p.m. For more details, contact Jay Titus at JCT478@yahoo.com. Pick-Up Basketball | Meets every Wednesday Night from 8:00 –10:00 p.m. For more details, contact Mike King at mking@mounthope.org College Connection Group | Please contact Donna Favini at dmfavini@gmail.com or 978-505-7655 for more information.
“You will never get a second chance to make a first impression.” If you are currently a part of First Impressions at Mount Hope or would like to be, please make every effort to attend. First Impressions Informational Meeting and Training for both campuses. Saturday August 15, 2015 2:00 pm—4:00 pm
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“And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests . . .” Ephesians 6:18 If you have a prayer request or praise report you would like to share with us, prayer cards are located in the pockets of the seatbacks in each row. The church staff and other prayer groups in the church gather weekly to pray over these cards. Please fill out the card and place it in one of the boxes located in the back of the sanctuary. In addition, you may send your request through our Mount Hope App or leave a message on the Prayer Line voicemail box 781- 272-1014 x.182
Common Grounds Café is open every Sunday morning from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Make sure to stop by for tasty food, good drinks, and great conversation. If you need to step out of the service for any reason, the service is broadcast in Common Grounds. Please feel free to watch the service there.
Sermon Notes Speaker: Series: Sermon: Scriptures:
07.26.15
Marvin Thomas Unexpected: The Surprising Acts of God in 1 Samuel Unexpected 1 Samuel
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What are your children learning this morning?
Leadership @ Mount Hope Rick Picariello Senior Pastor rpicariello@mounthope.org Brian Krogh Senior Associate Pastor bkrogh@mounthope.org
Kingdom Kidz
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Vision Statement To build a growing multi-cultural Christian community of all ages in the North West Boston area with facilities designed to serve the needs of its people. We will transform our region with something far more important than religion – a living relationship with Jesus Christ.
Paulette Toews Assistant to the Pastors ptoews@mounthope.org Elaine Driscoll School Principal Director of Children’s Ministry Church & School edriscoll@mounthope.org Mike & Ashley King Directors of Family Ministries mking@mounthope.org Mary Basler Office Administrator mbasler@mounthope.org Jason Thomas Worship Leader jthomas@mounthope.org Justin Joseph Preaching Team Member jjoseph@mounthope.org Pam Villalta Business Office pvillalta@mounthope.org