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Connecting in the 21st Century
Despite our cell phones, email, blackberrys and My Space sites, the 21st century is an amazingly lonely place to live. We often insulate ourselves from others for a variety of reasons, but when it all comes down, it's often fear that's to blame. Here at Hope, our desire is to provide opportunities for you to connect with others who are seeking to find spiritual community just like you are. We hope that by connecting with others who have similar interests or life experience, we can remove at least a small portion of that fear. When it all comes down, life-change and spiritual growth HAPPEN in and because of community, so we have to jump in to grow! Here are some groups from which to choose. Perhaps just the right group is waiting there for you.
Places to Start
 Party with the Pastors: offered twice a year, we 'do lunch' after service and invite all newcomers to come and chat with the Hope staff. Purpose: we want to meet you! It also gives you an opportunity to ask questions that you have about Hope. Find out more about ministries you might like to try. If you're interested in getting connected by serving, this is a great place to start. For information on the next event, contact Beth at bfunk@hope-church.ws.
Heart Art: an entry point for Hope's women's ministry, these ladies gather at large events 3-4 times a year for an evening or weekend of scrapbooking, crafting, and girl talk. Great place to introduce your girlfriends to other Hope friends. Purpose: connect with other Hope ladies for friendship; get lots of scrapbooking accomplished! Contact Amy Peterson at amy@theclosetguyinc.com.
Mens and Womens Groups: We offer two semesters (Spring and Fall) of classes for men and women. Our mens groups range from Bible study to Mens Fraternity, and Womens groups include Beth Moore Bible studies and book studies. We offer evening and morning classes. For more information on Mens groups, please contact Neal Herr at nherr@hope-church.ws For more information on Womens groups, please contact Beth Funk at bfunk@hope-church.ws
Small Groups: offered every ministry season (spring, summer, winter, fall) Starting Point is for those who are ready to take a trial run with a small group. Purpose: to create new small group communities where life-change can happen with others. Contact Beth at bfunk@hope-church.ws.
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