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Adult Sunday School
Next week we begin a 6 week series in Adult Sunday School entitled Prayer: Does It Make a Difference? by Philip Yancey. Our study will include a DVD video presentation as well as discussion based on questions in the Participant’s Guide. The guide and the book are available for purchase on-line or in book-stores. Feel free to pick up a copy, if you wish to enhance your study.

Adult Christian Formation Class Schedule
Following is a list of the up-coming topics in Adult Sunday School.

December 27 – January 24: Philippians
January 31 – February 21: Science and Creation
February 28 – April 4: Prayer: Does It Make Any Difference? by Philip Yancy
April 11 – May 30: Passionate Spirituality based on the book Messy Spirituality by Mike Yaconelli
June 6: Classes suspended until Fall.

Monday Women’s Bible Study
The Monday Women's Bible study will begin an 11 week study of 2nd Corinthians on Monday, January 11th at 12:30 PM here at church.  Books will be available on that day.  All ladies of the church are welcome, as always! Contact Ann Carlson if you have any questions.

Inquirer’s Class
There will be a new Inquirer’s Class for anyone interested in knowing more about Hope Covenant or joining the church. The three week class will meet Thursday, Jan. 7th, 14th, and 21st, 7:00 p.m. at the church. If you are interested in the class, please contact Pastor Tom.

New Women's Small Group
Emily Henry will be hosting a women's small group in her home Sunday evenings. The study will be the book "Calm My Anxious Heart: A Woman's Guide to Finding Contentment" by Linda Dillow. Anyone interested in joining please contact Emily at 755-3324, ewest_8581@yahoo.com, or via Facebook.

Texting and Prayer - The NCD Action Committee has been working over the past few months, reviewing and assessing worship at Hope.  One question that has come up is:  "Who is praying for our Sunday worship service?"  As one piece of the response to this, the committee has decided to utilize a (free) texting service to send a reminder to any interested party on Saturday nights.  The message will be simple, and will be a reminder to pray for the upcoming service.  There is a sign up sheet in the narthex; please sign up for the time slot you would prefer.  Standard text messaging fees will apply based on your cell phone service.

Card Ministry - Hope’s newly formed Prayer Circle has started a card ministry. If you know of anyone who has a need and would enjoy a card of encouragement, please notify the church office concerning the person’s name and address.