Groups
LIFE IS BETTER TOGETHER
We believe that authentic groups provide the context for Christian community for people of all ages. These are places to be real and to be loved, as we care about each other’s needs, pray together, and share together from God’s word
Hope offers several opportunities to connect with others in small groups and classes.
PRACTICING THE WAY AT HOPE
These courses offer different ways that you can draw closer to Christ and one another as we learn to Be With Jesus, Become Like Jesus, and Do What Jesus Did.
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PRACTICING THE WAY COURSE
At Hope, we talk about becoming followers of Jesus by Practicing the Way of Jesus a lot! Be With Jesus, Become Like Jesus, and Do what Jesus Did. This course can serve as primer for how to dive into this formation process. We will get an overview of what it means to practice the way of Jesus, learn spiritual disciplines, and learn how to craft our own Rule of Life. Our hope is that over time, everyone who is a part of Hope Community Church will have the opportunity to go through this course as part of their formation journey.
This 8-week course will have two groups, one led by Pastor Nathanael, and one led by Pastor Sheryl.
The first group will meet on Sunday evenings at 6pm, beginning September 7, at the Lyons' home.
The second group will meet Wednesday evenings from 6:30-8pm, beginning September 10, at Hope.
The cost of the workbook is $10.
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WOMEN'S BIBLE STUDY: ROMANS
In Romans: Live With Clarity video Bible Study, Jada Edwards explores the book of Romans and explains that the gospels provide clarity for everything we need in this life.
This study for women dives deep into doctrine by examining Paul’s letters about faith: application, love, community, authority, and unity.
This 8-week study will be facilitated by Pastor Sheryl.
Wednesday afternoons at 1pm, beginning September 10.
The cost of the workbook is $15Download a free sample preview of the workbook here.
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THE PRACTICE OF COMMUNITY
Many of us are living in the midst of a social epidemic of isolation and superficiality, despite all our digital connectivity.
And the main problem with this isolation, for followers of Jesus, is that our formation into people of love is sabotaged.
Jesus invites us into a new family that gathers around a table, not just a stage. In this family, we enjoy a new life together, where joys and sorrows are shared, confession brings healing, and commitment to one another brings mature love and lasting happiness.
This 4-week study will be led by Pastor Trevor.
Wednesday afternoons at 3pm, beginning September 17.
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BIBLE STUDY: ROMANS
Join our group of learners as we read through the New Testament book of Romans. We will be discussing what we read as we study together, chapter by chapter. Bring your Bible, no other study books required! This study is great for new learners and we welcome long time Jesus followers to come refresh their understanding of this great passage of scripture.
This 8-week study will be led by Pastor Jim Blake.
Wednesday nights at 6:30pm, beginning September 10.
OTHER OPPORTUNITIES
Here are other ways that you can gather and grow with the people of Hope.
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MEN'S BIBLE STUDY
Meet up with other guys from Hope before work for breakfast, a cup of coffee, conversation, and a study of God's word.
This group meets at Rise N Shine Cafe in Niles at 6:30am every Monday morning.
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WOMEN OF HOPE
Every third Monday, you have an opportunity to come together and take a break from your busy lives, while building healthy relationships with the Women of Hope. This will be a time to relax and enjoy some laughter, crafts, food, and fun. Snacks will be provided.
This group meets on the third Monday of the month, from 6:30-8:30pm.
No registration required - just join us!
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BREAKING BREAD
Bring a dish to pass and join this lunch for a chance to enjoy a meal after church with others from Hope.
This lunch is hosted once a month, following an 11am service.
No registration required.
