It is hard to believe that July has already come and gone, but as we look back on the month that was, we once again see God’s faithfulness. At our annual Ice Cream Social, more than 200 people from around our area came through the doors of Hope Church and feasted on the food and ice cream. No doubt many of those people do not … Continue reading Pastors Newsletter – August 2009

July 10th marked the 500 anniversary of John Calvin’s birth. If you are wondering who John Calvin is and what is significant about his life, here is a short biography. Calvin, John (1509–1564). French reformer and founder of Calvinism. Educated at the College de Montague, Calvin became a Protestant while still a student. By the 1530s he was caught up in the Reformation movement. He … Continue reading Happy Birthday John Calvin!

I absolutely love the summer! It is my favorite season of the year and this month is going to be great! It is also going to be a busy month for Hope Church. Just to run through the calendar, we have our monthly potluck on July 5th, the Ice Cream social is on July 9th, the Crawford County fair service is on July 19th, and … Continue reading Pastors Newsletter – July 2009