SPREADING HOPE BEYOND THE WALLS OF THE CHURCH
Season of Hope is an opportunity for you to partner with Hope Church in spreading HOPE during the holiday months of November and December. Our mission is to help individuals see beyond their current circumstances and feel the love of Jesus in a tangible way as we encourage, give and meet practical needs.
#THANKSWEEK
Throughout the week of November 5th-12th, we will focus on appreciating city leaders (police department, firefighters, school teachers, medical workers, etc.) with handwritten cards and small gifts to say how thankful we are for their commitment to serve our city.
HOW IT WORKS:
CHOOSE A WAY TO GIVE THANKS
Below is a list of city leaders and ways you can show appreciation during #THANKSWEEK.
SHOW THANKS
Choose a day between the 5th-12th and deliver your gift of appreciation. TIP: This is a great activity to do with your friends, family, or Hope Family.
Tell us about it
We would love to hear about your experience during ThanksWeek! If you post on social media tag us @myhopelive and use #thanksweek in the caption!
CHOOSE YOUR LEADER TO GIVE THANKS TO BELOW:
#THANKSWEEK VOLUNTEER NIGHT
On Wednesday before service, Nov. 8th at 5PM we will be gathering together to assemble gift baskets and write cards to those serving in our police department and foster families. Who can volunteer? Adults and Elementary Age Children (K+) (Children must have an adult with them. Space is limited! Deadline to register is November 6th.
NIGHT OF OUTREACH
Services at Hope will be canceled on the night of Wednesday, Nov. 29th as we will be out in the city serving! Sign up below to share hope and offer some help to one of the following organizations!
Springfield Police Department
Sign up to serve our officers a catered meal and offer thanks for their service at police headquarters! (Pick one of two locations: East Chestnut and West Battlefield.)
Harmony House
Sign-up to serve a meal to residents at the domestic violence shelter. Hope will provide the meal so you can provide the smile and love of Jesus. Volunteers must be 18+. Background check required. > Click to learn about Harmony House.
Crosslines Food Pantry
Volunteers will assemble food baskets and organize the food pantry at their warehouse off-site.> Learn More About Crosslines
Hope Church Family Center
6-8PM Register to pack care bags for the homeless. We will meet and pack supplies in Hope Church's Family Center.
GIFTS FOR THE CITY
November 13 – December 1, Christmas shop for Organizations who take care of families who cannot afford the extra cost of purchasing gifts. Hope Church has partnered with two local nonprofits to help identify needs in our city; you will find their Amazon registry below. If you purchase something from one of these registries, gifts will be sent directly to the agency or to Hope Church for distribution.
ELEVATE LIVES
Elevate Lives provides gifts to families in their housing assistance and discipleship program who are at or below the poverty level. > Click to learn about Elevate Lives.
DOGWOOD RANCH
Dogwood Ranch provides Christmas stockings to foster youth in their program. > Learn More About Dogwood Ranch
