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Greetings Living Hope,

How are you doing? We miss seeing you!

This is truly a unique time in our country and world.  Our brothers and sisters across the globe are in such a similar situation, as I hear from friends in England, Australia, Germany and even the remote regions of New Jersey.  So, whether you are working from home, or just home, and some even still getting to work….

I want to reach out provide a quick update on our Sunday services. 
Church for Living Hope, will remain online for the foreseeable future.

We have moved the service to your home, to your car, to your phone, and your computer.   This week so many of our Life Groups, Bible Studies and Ministry teams have been meeting by video.  They are praying together and connecting in such powerful ways.  Just this morning the Ladies Bible study met in our home, well at least over the computer, as they studied I John together.

Let’s get ready for our time together on Sunday. We will be in Mark 14 with the story of the woman who anoints Jesus with such expensive perfumed oil that the disciples rebuke her for the waste. In response, Jesus proclaimed that what she had done was “beautiful.” So much so, that He said that “…wherever the gospel is preached throughout the world, what she has done will also be told, in memory of her.” (Mark 14:9)

That is what we are doing now… sharing her story, but more importantly sharing the story of Jesus. I look forward to seeing you (virtually) on Sunday starting at 8am.  Don’t feel like you have to get up too early… it will be available all day, really all week. Watch it on our Facebook Page or online by clicking one of these hyperlinks.

Before I go, I might point out, for all the fuss this virus has caused, the gospel seems to be spreading faster than the virus. Online churches around the world are are creating a space for seekers, friends and neighbors everywhere to join into the Kingdom of God. There they are meeting Jesus. The Spirit has been mobile before phones were. This is not new to Jesus.

I am so excited about what He is doing… The Lord is not on the defense.  God is on the move!!

We read a Psalm with the Elders this week, online, that reminds us why the good news of Jesus will continue to spread: “The earth is the Lord’s, and everything in it, the world, and all who live in it; for he founded it on the seas and established it on the waters.” (Psalm 24:1–2)

It all belongs to Him, He made it, so that makes the world His. Keep on trusting the Lord.  He loves you! He sees you! He has not forgotten you.

Blessings to you all! See you Sunday!

In Christ,

Eugene Miller
Lead Pastor

Dear Living Hope,

We just concluded our first online only service.  We will keep you updated regularly, over email and over the website, regarding Sunday services and Living Hope Events.

On that note; here are a few important announcements to keep in mind over the next few weeks.

• All on-site ministry events are cancelled for the next two weeks. This also includes Hope Students.
• Life Groups are encouraged to continue meeting at the discretion of each leader and their group.
• Normal operations are tentatively set to resume Sunday March, 29th but ongoing evaluations are being made each week as we monitor the seriousness of the COVID-19 epidemic.
• Living Hope will remain unlocked during business hours(M-F 9am – 5pm) for the next two weeks. However, guests are encouraged to call or email if needs arise.
• The Food Pantry will continue to operate on Fridays using the drive-up method.
• Children’s Ministry resources will be available online for parents.

Please check the website often for the latest updates from Living Hope.

We will miss seeing you in person and look forward to when we can once again gather at the church. In the meantime, we will continue to try and present the best online church experience we can.

Blessings,

The Staff and Elders of Living Hope