Hope Church

Join us for an evening of LOVE

Please plan to join us Friday, February 12 at 7 PM for a special screening of the recently released movie NO GREATER LOVE.

 

Take a look at our NGL page.

 

And check out the write up in the Huntsville Times.

 

It's not about what you do

There is a one day conference coming up in Nashville in a few weeks (Feb 10). Many people see Christianity as a God's work on the cross plus our work at righteousness.  But this 'performance' mentality is a dangerous and defeating way to live. I encourage you to check out Honesty: Death to Performance for an exploration of this idea.

That's Christmas


Praying the Gospel

Each year our church sets aside a time to seek God together. In this week we encourage people to spend extended time reading God's word and in prayer. To facilitate this, we produce a booklet that directs each day. Over the past few years these booklets have focused on different areas of need and ministry both inside and outside Hope Church. This year however, we wanted to approach this week a little differently. Instead of a diverse focus we wanted to narrow in on one idea.

Come thou fount

This Saturday, Mark Nicks of Cool Hand Luke will be playing at Hope. Come hear him and see the documentary "Invisible Children". You can get more info on Saturday here. Mark will also be leading us in music on Sunday morning.

Are you brave enough to pray this?


Jacksonville Mission - Day 3

Our team continues to serve well in Jacksonville. I briefly heard from Brian, they are hot and no A.C. Sweatin' for Jesus.

 

Pray for them today . . .

that they have opportunities and discernment to preach the Gospel and their attitudes continue to reflect Christ Jesus.

Jacksonville Mission 2009 - Day 1

The team made it 'safe and sound' to Jacksonville. But their mascot didn't . . .

 

 

They have spotty internet coverage so we will do what we can to keep you updated during the week.

 

In the meantime, pray for these things today.

VBS, pray that we have opportunities and discernment to preach the Gospel.

The Religious or Gospel South

Sometimes I feel like the most dangerous place to live the Christian life is the American suburbs of the dechurched South. Not because there is persecution or external dangers, but because the dangers that do exist are subtle, tractor beams, that grab and lull people into comfort, security, ease, and sleep all wrapped in the fuzzy guise of churchianity.

 

Holy Hip Hop

A few weeks ago I mentioned 'holy hip-hop'. Below is an example of what I was talking about. It may not be your style, but its hard to deny its gospel-centricity. Take a listen or just follow the words. And realize the many ways God can bring glory to himself.