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Key dates for March, April & may 2022

1/3/2022

 
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We get that life can be completely busy and manic at times... sometimes it's hard to know whether you are coming or going!?!?

We've made a note of some of the key dates and events that are coming up in church life over the next few months.

Why not get your diary out, make a note of all the ones you're interested in or able to make, and then we'll see you there!

There's also a fully populated and regularly updated Google calendar, which you can access via our website and even subscribe to so that all the dates appear on your smartphone or device.

Please speak to Gordon if you would like some help with this or have any questions regarding the above dates and events.
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The Prayers of Many course

16/1/2022

 
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We can't wait to begin the new Prayers of Many course online, starting on the evening of Thursday, 20th January 2022 via Zoom.

Over 9 sessions, we'll explore together what praying with others looks like, as we follow along through Mike Betts excellent small book on praying with others over the coming weeks.

More info via http://prayersofmany.org/course
PRAYERS OF MANY COURSE WEBSITE

The 'How to...' series

14/1/2022

 
On Sunday mornings, starting in January 2022, we will be focusing on a different aspect of foundational discipleship every month.

As part of this new focus, we'll be moving our 'Following Jesus through the Gospels' series to an online devotional series hosted on our YouTube channel.

Natalie Watson starts us off on Sunday, 16th January as we spend 3 weeks exploring 'How to pray'.

Throughout the year we're looking forward to growing in God together as we hear from many new speakers, both local and invited guests.

We're hoping to record each of the messages and have them available on our MEDIA page.

If you have any questions then please see Gordon directly.
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Vision Sunday 2022

9/1/2022

 
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Gordon shared some of the ongoing vision for Hope Church Sittingbourne as we faithfully walk into the unknown opportunities of 2022 together.

​You can listen to the audio from the morning below...

A Gift for Life

2/12/2021

 
On Sunday, 19th December 2021 we would like to invite you to come and join us for a celebration of all things Christmas at Costa Coffee in The Forum.

Starting at the later time of 3pm through until 4pm, our family friendly event will be a combination of fun, games, thoughtful reflections, music and laughter.

There will be free Costa Coffee refreshments along with snacks and nibbles.

​All are welcome, bring the family!
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ACTS 2:42 - A short thread...

7/8/2021

 

"They devoted themselves to the apostles' teaching, the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer."

These are the New Testament practises that differentiate followers of Jesus from everyone else.

THEY
Acts 2:42 is written of the very first church, Church 1.0, which was born from the Holy Spirits outpouring at Pentecost; an eclectic blend of disciples who had followed and been with Jesus, and those who had recently heard the Gospel proclaimed in Jerusalem and responded in faith.

DEVOTED
These believers were known for their devotion. Their devotion was tangible, observable and demonstrable, primarily through 4 distinct practises.

People observe what we truly love from our actions and our habits. Devotion is more than cold obedience, but born from the heart.

THEMSELVES
Each disciple had a personal decision to make... "Can I devote myself to the rhythm of this new community as they worship Jesus together?" - Each of us face the same decision today!

Jesus forms and reforms us in the company of other disciples... each of us together in meaningful community, not in isolation.

APOSTLES TEACHING
This early church came under Godly leaders who had themselves been formed and fashioned by Jesus.

They were a community living life under the authority of Scripture, whose teaching revealed the sending (and sent) nature of Father, Son & Spirit to the world.

FELLOWSHIP
Fellowship is a catalyst to freedom - When our masks are removed, we experience knowness through vulnerability, with no fear of judgement.

In fellowship we discover new things about God and ourselves as we each share our stories, lived experiences and unique perspectives.

BREAKING OF BREAD
There is dynamic power sitting around the table with Jesus. Shared meals break barriers & promote inclusion.

The heart of communion is community and union (with God and with one another).

Deep healing occurs when we enter communion together with sincere and unveiled hearts.

PRAYER
The prayers of the early church were focused beyond themselves. They were a people who were trusting God in grace for today and hope for tomorrow.

The Spirit led in prayer, bringing direction, discernment and a sense of purposeful unity (it seemed good to us and the Spirit).
view original thread on twitter

ACTS 2:42 - A short thread..

"They devoted themselves to the apostles' teaching, the fellowship, to the breaking of bread & to prayer."

These are the New Testament practises that differentiate followers of Jesus from everyone else.

— Gordon Watson (@gordonjwatson) August 7, 2021

summer bbq

6/7/2021

 
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POSTPONED DUE TO SICKNESS
Sunday, 18th July 2021

12:30pm to 2:30pm @ Watsons home

On Sunday, 18th July we've got the pleasure of welcoming our dear friends David & Tricia King to be with us in-person from New Life Church, Tunbridge Wells.

We'll be gathering as usual from 9:45am at Costa Coffee (The Forum) and afterwards the Watson family will be hosting a bring-&-share BBQ in their back garden. Starting at 12:30pm, aiming to wind things down around 2:30pm.

Please note the BBQ is weather dependent... pls pray for good weather!!!

together - HOPE & Cornerstone City Church

6/7/2021

 
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Sunday, 11th July 2021
10:30am to 12pm - ONLINE

On Sunday 11th July we won't be gathering at Costa Coffee for a change... instead we'll be meeting online with Cornerstone City Church from 10:30am for TOGETHER.

We’ll share the livestream link on this page and the homepage of our website sometime later this week.

​CCC are the church that Hope was birthed from when they sent the Watson family to Sittingbourne from Medway in May 2018 #moretogether #relationalmission
Livestream link for 'together'

england vs denmark - pizza night

6/7/2021

 
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Wednesday, 7th July 2021
6:30pm onwards @ Watsons home

Join us at the Watsons home on Wednesday, 7th July for the Euros semi-final match between the mighty England and Denmark.

The ovens will be fired up from 6:30pm for the pizzas, the match kicks off at 8pm.

Bring a pizza to share, your own drinks and a chair to sit on!

ps. Pray for good weather (& an England win!!)

new rhythm for the summer...

26/6/2021

 
Over the months of July and August we'll be moving into a slightly different paced rhythm to honour the ebb and flow of family life, as well as the opportunities that (hopefully) coming out of lockdown presents to engage with our wider network of friends, family, colleagues and neighbours.

Our church CALENDAR has been updated with the new dates and we've also produced a simple monthly planner for you to print out and make use of on your kitchen fridge!
CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE CALENDAR...
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  • About
    • Why Hope Church?
    • Our Mission
    • Hope Values
  • Connect
    • Running Partners
    • Households
    • Sundays @ Costa
    • ZOOM
  • Discipleship
    • Try Alpha
    • Get Baptised
    • Prayers of Many course
    • Take a Step
    • Ancient Ways
    • LEAD
    • ID
  • Love Sittingbourne
    • Swale Foodbank
    • Swale CAP Debt Help
    • Acts 4:35
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