Congregation Needs and Concerns - If you have a need or concern that you would like to have pastoral assistance with, or would like to have shared with the Hope congregation via all church email, please be sure to notify Pastor Tom or Laura Miller.We extend a warm greeting to everyone who enters the doors of Hope Covenant. Your presence makes the worship service more complete. Please sign the registration card located in your worship folder and place it in the offering plate. Thank you!

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Today

Triennial XIII
Ann Carlson, Brenda Curvin, and Laura Miller are away attending Triennial XIII, a Women’s Ministry Conference of the ECCA which meets every 3rd year. Triennial XIII is being held at the Omni Shoreham Hotel in Washington DC this year. The conference ends today. Please keep them in your prayers as they wrap up their time of spiritual refreshment and return home.

Spiritual Retreat
Several of our church family are attending a Spiritual Retreat this weekend. Let’s keep them in our prayers as they wrap up their time and return.

This Week at Hope
Today, 7/25
10:30 AM – Morning Worship Service. Melissa Millis preaching.
6:30 PM – Ladies Small Group on Angels, by Billy Graham

Tuesday, 7/27
7:00 AM – Men’s Study: Chapter 30 in One Month to Live

Thursday, 7/29 (Thirsty Thursday) (A day of the week set aside to focus on prayer.)
6:30 PM – Knitopia

Friday, 7/30
Spiritual Retreat

Saturday, 7/31
Spiritual Retreat

Sunday, 8/1
Spiritual Retreat
10:30 AM – Morning Worship Service
6:30 PM – Ladies Small Group on Angels by Billy Graham

Looking Ahead

BWCA Trip Decision Time!
Pastor Tom is planning a Boundary Waters Canoe Trip, Sept. 10-18. The cost of the trip is approximately $250 for transportation, camping supplies, food, etc. Be sure to check out the display in the narthex to see photos and memorabilia from past trips! If you are interested in going, please let him know by Sunday, August 8th. We are in the final planning process of making reservations, getting together needed gear, and purchasing/packing food and other supplies.

Knitopia
It’s time for Knitopia again! Meet at Marika’s at 6:30 PM this Thursday, the 29th, and bring your latest project as well as any finished ones. If you want to learn to knit or need help with a pattern, we can assist!

Vacation
Pastor Tom and Floyd Curvin are away traveling with their wives to Triennial. The men are visiting churches, Mark Batterson’s ministry for one, among other activities. They are all returning Tuesday, July 27th. Pastor Tom and Laura will be out of the church office from Wednesday, July 21st through Tuesday, July 27th. Please keep them in your prayers for safe travel.

Mowing Sign-up
The Properties committee has posted a mowing sign-up sheet in the narthex. Please stop by and see which week you can sign-up to help. Thank you!

Women’s Retreat
All ladies are invited to attend the Fall Fellowship retreat at Covenant Harbor in September. Registration forms are available in the narthex. We are planning to go the second weekend (Sept. 24-26). Please see Laura Miller if you have any questions.

Symphony on the Prairie
Mark your calendars for this Conner Prairie Concert on Friday, August 6th. We will sit together in a marked area---look for the purple balloons. The concert begins at 8:00 pm. Gates open at 6:30 pm.  Tickets are available at the gate or in advance at Marsh and O’Malia's locations. Bring your own lawn chairs, blankets, drinks, and food. Parking is free. Conner Prairie is located six miles north of Indianapolis at 13400 Allisonville Rd. Fishers, IN 46038 (exit 5 from Interstate 69 North).

The event will feature "Time for Three"---a exciting trio of classically trained musicians who perform their own renditions of classical, jazz, gypsy, bluegrass, country, pop, etc.  They are very talented and exciting to listen to. Their performances are met with standing ovations.   If you haven't seen this group perform, Google www.timeforthree.com for more information and videos.

Contact Janet Ashman if you plan to attend so a large enough area can be reserved:  bentwoodtree@att.net or 291-4837.

Bring the family and friends, too!

Minister – Tom Miller

Ministers to the Community – The Hope Congregation

Hope Covenant Church, 8615 Spring Mill Rd., Indianapolis, IN 46260

Phone: 317-575-8161 ...........Fax: 317-575-1722