EVENTS
Your inside hub to all things happening at Hope Church
JACOB TANNER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS
The Jacob Tanner Memorial Scholarship was established by Vickie and Alvin Tanner in honor of their son, Jacob. This scholarship is available to all who are going into secondary education and have been accepted into a college (2 or 4 year). If you have a graduating senior that attends HSM there is an opportunity for them to apply for the Jacob Tanner Scholarship. Click the button ← to find the application site. The deadline to apply is April 23rd and the recipients will be announced within a couple weeks after the deadline at HSM.
HSM SUMMER CAMP
We have the great opportunity to partner with Vertical Life Church for OVERFLOW 2025. Overflow is FULL of outdoor adventures, group activities and games, music and worship, Biblical teaching, and engaging small group conversations. Our hope and prayer is that students come back from this summer camp with a fresh understanding of the L I F E made available to them in Jesus.
The week will include a water park, lake with giant blob, paintball, zip line, giant swing, rock climbing wall, all your meals, lodging, and incredible worship and learning sessions to help you grow in your faith.
This is a new opportunity, and we'd love everyone to go! Scholarships and Payment plans will be made available as needed. A minimum $50 Registration will be required. Please contact Pastor Brent for help with payments: [email protected] or 678.603.8268 (m).
*** Registration closes on May 7.
*** When you register here to pay, you will be prompted to go to the Vertical Life Registration page to register for the camp. On their payment page, select "pay in person" to bypass VLC's payment system.
HSM/EDGE WEDNESDAY NIGHTS
HSM Students will meet in our “Yard” starting at 6:30pm for food and recreational activities and Student worship will begin promptly at 7:10pm. If you have a student in grades 6-12, you don’t want them to miss this fun night at Hope.
Edge Students will be able to get food starting at 6:30pm and will head downstairs for their fun activities that begin at 7:00pm. If you have a kid in grades 3-5, they will want to join in on the fun and bring friends.
If you have any questions, feel free to contact Pastor Brent (678.603.8268) or [email protected]) for HSM or Rebekah Clark ([email protected]) for Edge.
HSM/EDGE END OF YEAR PARTY
- At Stars and Strikes
- Wednesday, May 7
- 7:00-8:30pm
- Cost:$15 (includes one hour of bowling, one hour of video games, 2 slices of pizza, and a drink... all other games or attractions at your own cost).
- Drop Off and Pick Up at Stars and Strikes
GRADUATION SUNDAY
Graduation is a significant milestone in anyone's life, but also a special time for a community who loves the graduate. Your church family at Hope would like to recognize the achievements of our High School and College graduates on Sunday, May 18 during the worship service.
Please complete the Hope Graduates 2025 recognition form by Wednesday, May 14 to make sure we have time to prepare for the service. There is a place for you to upload a picture for us to use and enter all of your achievements. We typically invite students forward and present a gift. Let us know whether you will be at church that Sunday or if you prefer not to come forward. Click the button ← to find the form.
I SAID THIS YOU HEARD THAT: A Communication Workshop
I Said This, You Heard That, will change every conflict and conversation you have—for good.
If you've ever said the wrong thing—or said the right thing the wrong way—you know how quickly your mouth can make a big mess. But it doesn't have to be that way. The words you say and the words you hear have the power to shape your entire life. The more sobering truth—the reason for this communication workshop—your words have the power to shape other people's lives, too.
Before you open your mouth again, learn:
- The words you need to hear from others.
- The words your loved ones need from you.
- The words you're most likely to use as weapons.
- The words that will wound your loved ones.
This workshop is FREE and open to anyone 14 and up.
Click the link ←to sign up!
FAMILIES OF HOPE SPRING MEET-UPS
We are having an exciting Spring with Families of Hope! We have a ton of fun activities planned and we invite everyone to come join us for fellowship, fun, and the chance to connect with other Hope families. Don't miss out on all the excitement!
The next meet-up will be at Happy Hawg in Hiram (behind Walgreens). They will meet at the restaurant after church on April 27.
Click the button ← to let us know if you are coming.
JOURNEY TO HOPE A MENTAL WELLNESS CONFERNECE
Hope Church and Never Alone Foundation are thrilled to invite you to the second annual Journey to Hope Mental Wellness Conference, a FREE and transformative event designed to empower you with the tools and knowledge to enhance your mental well-being.
This year, we're honored to feature Dr. Karl Benzio, Medical Director at the American Association of Christian Counselors and founder of Honey Lake Clinic, as our keynote speaker. Joining Dr. Benzio will be Paulding County Sheriff Ashley Henson with a special closing encouragement, along with several other passionate local leaders.
If you would like more information or want to register for this event, click the button ←.
WEEKEND SNACKPACK COLLECTION
Hope Church supported 90+ children in the community every week providing supplemental, kid-friendly food for students in need on weekends. Your donations make this possible!
We are collecting the following items for this program: microwavable ravioli, ramen noodles, Easy Mac, individually wrapped sweet or salty snacks, oatmeal or pop tarts.
Pick some up on your weekly grocery store trip and return it to the Love Community Wall on your next visit to Hope.
Let’s bless these sweet kiddos in our community.
KROGER COMMUNITY REWARDS
Do you shop at Kroger? If you register your Kroger Plus Card with Kroger Community Rewards and select Hope United Methodist Church (Organization Number AA172) as your charity, a percentage of your total purchases will be given to our SnackPack/SummerLunch program. Best part is this will not interfere with earning Kroger Gas points. You will help feed the hungry children of Paulding County while simply feeding your own family.
Click the button ← to get signed up today!
TEAM UP
God is building a team and wants YOU on it!
Serve Teams are a perfect way for you to get involved and grow closer to God and others. Jesus taught that the greatest are those who serve, so will you consider joining the team? You’ll serve God and His team, be able to user your talents and spiritual gifts, meet new friends, and make a difference in our congregation, community, and throughout creation!
Click here ← to find the Serve Team Guide, Spiritual Gift Link and where to sign up.
TEAM UP SHIRTS
As part of our Team Up celebration, Pastor Brent designed a special edition Hope Church t-shirt . This is available for purchase at the Connect Desk for $10 each. You can pick one up during regular church office hours (9 am—4pm) or on Sunday morning. Sizes available are YS—AL (sorry all larger sizes are sold out)
THE HOPE CHURCH BOOK CART
Hope Church has a rolling cart library! There are lots of books available for small group leaders as well as for personal spiritual growth and fiction. You will find the Book Cart in the lobby under the Community Wall. There is no check-out system. Return a book and take another or take a book and keep it for as long as you like – even if it’s forever!
CHRISTMAS FOR CAMEROON
Christmas for Cameroon is one of Hope Church's major outreach projects that takes us throughout the year. We partner with The Emmanuel Project, a local 501(c)3, founded and led by our own Emmanuel Fonji.
Hope Church works with The Emmanuel Project to sponsor special events like a 5k race and car shows to raise money for this ministry. Then, during July, we collect school supplies, hygiene items, as well as gently used toys and clothes that are prepped, packed, and shipped to Africa in early August. The items take time to travel across the world, clear customs, and then get sorted for the various orphanages. The gifts are distributed to children throughout orphanages in Cameroon, Africa just in time for Christmas and we are able to share in their joy through pictures and videos as we celebrate the birth of Jesus!
The Emmanual Project has a new online shop and a way to make donations online if you're interested. Visit their page to purchase t-shirts, hoodies, mugs, aprons, bags, stickers and more! Simply click the button ← to visit the store!
GROWTH GROUPS
We encourage you to get more connected at Hope Church. One way to do this is to become part of a Growth Group.
We have several different groups that meet. Some are Bible studies, some are fellowship and bonding, some are a little of both.
Let us know what you are interested in and we will get you connected to the right group.
HOPECHURCH+ APP
We are so very excited to announce there is a new app just for Hope Church! Now you can keep connected to Hope no matter where you go.
Text "App Hope Church" to 77977, or go to the Apple Store or Google Play to download the free app. Once you open it and register, you will have Hope Happenings in your hand. You can watch a sermon, get connected, learn about events, give digitally and so much more. Download it today!