Satan relentlessly promotes confusion about the Gospel! The Apostle Paul warned his young friend Timothy in 2 Timothy 3:13, “evil people and impostors will go on from bad to worse, deceiving and being deceived.” He goes on to exhort Timothy in vv. 14-15, “But as for you, continue in what you have learned and have firmly believed knowing from whom you learned it and how from childhood you have been acquainted with the sacred writings (the Bible), which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith in Jesus Christ.”
The word “continue” he uses in v. 14 is the same Greek word translated abide in John 15. If Satan can cause confusion about the gospel, everything else is affected. It is like the domino that causes all the others to fall.
John Calvin stated that a godly pastor must drive away the wolves and warn the flock about those who pervert the gospel. One of the qualifications for elders, as we see in Titus 1:9, is that they can give instruction in sound doctrine, and also that they refute those who contradict it. May we all not be confused and always be on guard for those who would pervert the gospel!
Worship
Sunday Morning Bible Study Class
Our Adult Bible Study class will meet this Sunday at 9:15 a.m. in the large Sunday school room. Please join Janet Coiner and others for a wonderful time around God’s Word!! We will focus on 2 Corinthians 5: “Redemption, Joy, and Judgment to Come.” Please bring your Bible.
Tithes & Offerings
An offering box is available when you enter or exit the sanctuary. Additionally, Online Giving
Women’s Ministry New Bible Study
Alpha is Coming
We are excited to offer the Alpha Course! Alpha helps create a space for honest conversation around some of life’s biggest questions. It provides an opportunity to share thoughts, ideas, and opinions in a safe and caring environment. It is an 11-week course designed to explore the basics of the Christian faith through video presentations and small group discussions, covering topics like “Who is Jesus?”, Why and how should I pray?”, and “How does God guide us?” – all in a relaxed and open environment where participants will share their thoughts and questions without pressure.
We will gather each Tuesday, beginning on March 11th, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. We will enjoy dinner together, watch a 40-minute video, and gather for small group discussions about the video. The course will include a retreat, which we will talk more about in the context of the course. A sign-up sheet is in the Welcome Center, and we hope you will sign up soon!
Exploring Hope Class
Our next Exploring Hope Class will be held on Sunday, March 23rd after worship in the large Sunday school room. The class will include lunch and last for two and a half hours. It is a wonderful time to explore our vision, beliefs, and values and learn ways to be involved. By attending this class you will be invited to join our church. If you are interested in attending this class, please contact Pastor Glen at drglenholman@gmail.com or talk with him on Sunday!
This Week @ Hope
If you would like to include any announcements in This Week @ Hope, please get information to Pastor Glen by Thursday morning. Also, if you or someone you know would like to receive This Week @ Hope, please let Pastor Glen know. Thanks so much!
HCC Prayer Concerns and Praise Report
If you are not receiving the weekly HCC Prayer Concerns and Praise Report and would like to receive it, please send an email that contains your email address and cell phone (and/or home phone) number to Tim Stewart at tim.stewart30@gmail.com.
Pastor Search Committee Update & Prayer
Your Pastor Search Committee is in the process of finding our next lead pastor. They are reviewing some initial inquiries about the position and beginning the process of interviewing some selected applicants.
We invite you to covenant to pray for the next pastor and specifically for the Pastor Search Committee, as they seek the Lord! As the Lord directs, you may even wish to fast for a meal or a day or more. Corporate prayer is so needed! Join with other sisters and brothers if you can.
Session Highlights
Our Session met on Tuesday, January 21st at 5:00 p.m. The following are some of the highlights:
- Ruling Elder Don Coffey read his favorite New Testament passage in Mark 2:1-12 where four friends brought a paralytic man through the roof of a house . . . to the feet of Jesus! Don then led the Session in prayer.
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Reviewed plans for the Annual Congregational meeting
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Received an update report on the website host search
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Received status and update for the upcoming Alpha Course
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On member suggestion, approved increasing the number of reserved handicapped parking to six
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Authorized the Clerk to reach out for the possibility of having our main lot “micro-paved” as an alternative to more expensive actions
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Agreed to find a way to have an alternate worship experience available to all when Hope is closed due to inclement weather
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Formerly approved John Berry as Hope’s “Facilities Manager” with a church-issued DCCU credit card
- Received a summary of the status of our Pastor Search Committee; Session committed to be in prayer and fast on January 28 regarding our search
- Developed a connection with Johnson Landscaping for snow plowing/chemical treatment of our parking lot, Millers Supplies at Work ramps, and our “sidewalk.”
Budget Update
Total Tithes/Offerings for January: $16,836.96 YTD: $16,836.96
Total Expenses for January: $19,471.06 YTD: $19,471.06
Golden Oldies
Mission Corner
ComfortCare Women’s Health
The Prayer Room is an outreach ministry in downtown Waynesboro, caring for people practically and sharing the good news of Jesus Christ! We are collecting personal hygiene and wrapped food items to support this ministry. Any donations can be brought to the church, and they will be given to the Prayer Room.
Love INC
We are collecting paper products (e.g., toilet paper, paper towels, and tissues but NOT paper paper napkins, as they have plenty) from January through March for Love INC.
The Missions Team actively keeps in touch with our missionaries and other ministries. Please keep updated! You can visit our website and go to the Mission Page
February & March Birthdays
Orville Bame (2/28); Alice Reider (3/13); Esther Danraj (3/18); Helen Ammons (3/22); Debby Ray (3/31)