EVENTS

Christmas Eve Services

Please join us for candelight services at either 6:30pm or 11:00pm on Tuesday December 24th.

Sunday School

.. is every Sunday but we kick off a new year each September. We are excited to be offering a one room Sunday school for children ages 3 thru 5th grade. Please make sure you fill out an updated registration form for the 2019/2020 year. The children will work together on some projects and some will be coordinated to be more age specific. This class will give the kids and opportunity to make friends and grow together as their own unique fellowship group!

Phusion/ Youth Sunday School

We are designing a new youth program for youth from 6th to 12th grade. Phusion will start in September with a variety of special programs from a group breakfast and mission projects. We are accepting applications for a youth leader and hope to have that person within the next few months. The Board of Trustees prefers to hire individuals that are not church members for paid positions. We are always looking for volunteers that are committed and work well with youth. Once we hire our new staff person the group will include faith discussions along with special events. The youth of Hope Church are a committed and welcoming group of youth. Visitors are always welcomed!

THE SE Michigan

Deaf Community Ministry

will be present at Hope UCC complete with ASL interpretation. On December 1st. The 2020 Schedule to be announced.

AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE CLASS REGISTRATION

This online class is for individuals from beginners to more experienced ASL learners. The class is provided FREE of charge to you by ASL deafined. This curriculum is used by 100’s of ASL Teachers across the USA with students from the 7th grade thru College level using this unique program that makes learning Sign Language easy and fun! .

Sign up today with the following steps. Send email to Paul Fugate at info@asldeafined.com; Email must include: Your Name & Identify of your home Church. After receipt of your email you will in turn receive email instructions back from the Ministry team regarding a personal password and how to get set up online for the course on the website ASLdeafined.com

[CLICK HERE] to DOWLOAD BROCHURE

Any questions or concerns please contact;

Kevin Hogan

kevin@asldeafined.com

248-709-3703

Video Phone 313-432-9366

Join us on December 22nd at 4pm

for a "Blue Christmas" Service

Christmas can be a painful time for some. The constant refrains on radio and television, in shopping malls, about the happiness of the season, about getting together with family and friends, reminds many people of what they have lost. For those suffering from the death of loved ones, dealing with a recent break-up or divorce, struggling to find employment, dealing with depression or a family crisis, this can be a very isolated and dark time. We need to know that we are not alone. We need encouragement. Pastor Meg invites you to this special holiday service designed for those for whom the season is a struggle. If you have undergone a difficult loss, transition, or life change, the church cares about you and invites you to a special time of music and worship. We are offering a Blue Christmas Service on Sunday, December 22 at 4pm. Please invite your friends and family who might benefit from this service.

EARLY CHILDHOOD

PARENTING CLASSES

For parents with children birth to 5 years old.

Mondays, November 11 –December 9

Time: 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

This FREE class includes book and childcare.Participants who complete the class and receive a Certificate of Completion at the last session will also a receive $20 gas card.

This 5-week program includes basic parenting skills , ages and stages, and discipline that really work as well preparing for school success.

Two Ways to Register:

(586)541-2273

www.careofsem.com

Presented by CARE of Michigan

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Don't like gift wrapping?

Let us wrap your Christmas gifts for FREE

Sunday, December 15th 11:00 am – 7:00 pm

and support a great cause! This is our third annual "Wrap It Up" Event and it's bigger and better than before. This one day event includes free admission to our Holiday Market and Bake Sale. Gift Wrapping is free and donations will be accepted to benefit "HOPE Food Pantry", feeding those in need in Macomb County. Mark your calendar, and don't miss out on this worthwhile event helping those that hunger this holiday season.

If you can't make it to the event and would still like to donate, you can Text the amount you'd like to give, followed by "HUCCF" to the number 45777 and follow the link to select "Food Pantry".

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A LOOK BACK

Trunk or Treat 2019

Were you one of the 150+ guests that visited us at the Community Trunk or Treat Event ?? . Thanks to all who came, all who visited, and the volunteers that made this event so fun,. Here's a look back ..

Other on-going Activities

Mondays @ 7:30pm

Saturdays @ 8:00pm

Seniors Group

Third Monday of each month - 11:30am

Potluck, Games & Fellowship

PFLAG

Last Tuesday of each month

7-9:00pm

BOWLING

Bowling started in September - anyone wishing to join please contact Tim Cole, Donna Canu or Jerry Marr. It’s not too late to join.

EXERCISE CLASS

EVERY MONDAY and WEDNESDAY from 3 to 4 pm. Both men and women are welcome to join this on-going class. Cost is $1.00 per person per class. The instructor is from the Arthritis Foundation.

HELP WANTED—SOUND BOARD

We're always looking for help on the sound board; it would require some training. If this seems interesting to you, please talk to Jim on Sunday or call him.

CHOIR & BELLS

We are always looking for more singers to join the Choir and players to join the Bell Choir; we have a place for you. You are most welcome,

Hope UCC Newsletter

NEW: If you or someone you know would like the monthly newsletter emailed, please contact the church office by phone or email. This will save the church printing and/or mailing costs. Thank you!!