Please know that we wish our friends at Northwest Community all the best. We love them and are blessed to serve beside them in God’s kingdom. You should also know that Gary Vet is staying on Hope’s staff as our Pastor of Spiritual Formation. Gary, Martha and their boys are great assets to Hope! So what’s next?

Pastor Mike asked me to reassure you that while the launch plans are off for now there is still hope that our campus is coming. Please hang in here.  We will be the next campus to launch! Right now Hope is confronting two realities that affect our launch date. One is the need to assure the continued success of Hope-Holly Springs and the other is the need to collect the funds needed to launch our second campus.

Since there is no launch date currently, everyone is encouraged to re-engage at the Raleigh campus. Hope-Holly Springs is off to a great start, but has left several holes at the Raleigh campus. If you’re not already involved, be encouraged to quickly join one of the volunteer teams. We’ve learned a lot from launching Hope-Holly Springs. One thing is to hire staff or place volunteer leaders from within using our seasoned volunteers. Which means that if you have any desire to be on staff or lead one of our volunteer teams the best thing you can do is get involved as a volunteer leader now.

OK, so here is your opportunity to talk to me. How are you feeling? Do you have any questions? Is there any way I can serve you and your family? Feel free to email, call, or setup an appointment with me. I’d love to hear from you.

I appreciate you and your commitment to Christ, His Kingdom, and Hope Community Church.

We can not have a successful launch like Holly Springs Campus did last Sunday until we have more volunteers ready to serve! There are great needs in both KidCity and in the First Impressions Ministry, and we both have orientations coming up the first weekend in October! 

Here is the main contact information for the following ministries!

1. First Impressions- is the ministry Mary Ann Sibley and I coordinate- contact me at maryanns@gethope.net. Did you know we need 55 volunteers each weekend to run the multi-site smoothly? So far we have 12.  We are the Greeters, Guides, Ushers, Roadies, Gathering Place, Common Grounds, Security, Medical team, and shuttle drivers. We are offering an information session on October 3^rd at 5:30 until 7:00p.m. This is where you can learn more about First Impressions. All of our volunteers are required to attend an orientation before serving (preferably).

2. KidCity- Contact Laura Lee, the Children Ministries Director, for more information and orientation times at laural@gethope.net. This ministry is Nursery through Fifth grade. There are many different roles you can take: large group leader, small group leader, nursery care taker, registration desk, and many more! For more information, visit:

3. Student Ministries- Contact Shelly White at shellyw@gethope.net to learn how you can get involved in Middle School and High School Ministries. They are looking for small group leaders, check-in people, and more on the Weekends. Instead of an orientation, they have personal interviews and applications.

4. Technology and Video- Contact Mark Hanna at markh@gethope.net to learn about the video control room or running cameras on stage! He will give you more information about how to get started. This ministry is loosing a lot of their team members to Holly Springs, so if this is something that interests you- they will love to train you!

I hope this helps you! I will be happy to answer more questions if you let me know what ministry you would like to get involved in. Also, please let me know if I can register you for the First Impressions Information Session on October 3^rd. We would love to see you there!

Leslee Siirila

Administrative Assistant, Volunteer Ministries

Hope Community Church

(919) 532-0620

Everyone from Hope Community Church or Northwest Community Church interested in the new Hope - NW Cary campus scheduled to be launched at Panther Creek High School on December 6, 2009 is strong encouraged to attend the town hall meeting and remain for the communion celebration.

Childcare will be provided by reservation only during the town hall meeting. Children are welcomed in the communion service. Let me know if you have any questions. I look forward to seeing you there.

This is a great opportunity to meet your fellow core members from HCC or NWCC.

We need ALL core members to be present as we introduce staff, outline volunteer opportunities, and share details about the launch.

Childcare will be provided. The Preschool Intercession room will be staffed for children through age 5 and the Elementary Intercession room will be staffed for children 6 and older. Infants and older children are invited to attend with their parents.

The meeting will conclude by 7:30pm with a ice cream party for everyone in the Gathering Place.

Please mark your calendars and make every effort to attend. I hope to see you there!

That’s right! Now that Northwest Community Church is merging with the Morrisville core and we’ll be launching at Panther Creek High School we’re now known as the Hope – Northwest Cary campus.

Please allow me to quickly encourage you in several ways:

1.       You are still needed! While some of us currently worship at Hope Community Church and others currently worship at Northwest Community Church, we are now all in the same core group and EVERYONE is needed to successfully launch the new Hope – Northwest Cary campus! Be encouraged to please maintain your commitment to helping launch the new campus. We need you!

2.       Pray! If at all possible plan now to attend the joint prayer gathering 7-8pm THIS WEDNESDAY, September 2 at the current offices of Northwest Community Church. The offices will soon serve the new Hope – Northwest Cary campus and are located at 7712 Carpenter Fire Station Road, Cary, 27519.

3.       Look for ways to get to know ALL your fellow core members. You’re going to love the people God has called to serve beside you!

4.       Start merging now! A lot of merging is already occurring behind the scenes within the worship team, KidCity, student ministries, small groups, etc. Together, we are becoming 1 core group - make sure you’re on board. Let me know how I can help.

5.       Get ready for launch! The current plan is to begin core worship at Panther Creek on Sundays, November 22 & 29 and to launch our first public worship services on Sunday, December 6. That is only 101 days from today! How exciting is that? We need EVERYONE’S help!

6.       Ask! What questions do you have? Do you know where you will be serving? How can I help prepare you for the launch?

It is going to be an exciting fall! I’m so thankful for the opportunity to be a part of what God is doing in and through us in the Northwest Cary area.

Let me hear from you.

Hope - Northwest will be hosting a prayer gathering at the current Northwest Community Church office (future office of Hope - Northwest) 7-8pm THIS WEDNESDAY, September 2.

The office is located at 7712 Carpenter Fire Station Road, Cary, 27519.

This gathering is for EVERYONE in the former Morrisville core and Northwest Community Church. Come meet your new friends as we pray over our upcoming launch! I hope to see you there!

The Gospel of John

This men’s study has been moved to Monday nights beginning September 21 and is an extended study offering as part of the new FUEL Men’s Monday Night Studies.

The Book of Colossians - Dave Patchin, Executive Pastor

The study of this New Testament book will help you know and understand the Gospel well so you won’t be led astray by subtle forms of legalism and heresy. The apostle Paul presents radical challenges in this mini-ethics course, addressing every area of Christian life. In-depth discussions and teaching tie ancient issues to modern living. Class childcare fee(s): 1 child/$40, 2 children/$60, 3 children/$80.

First Corinthians - Chase Gardner, Holly Springs Campus Worship Leader

The apostle Paul’s letters to the church at Corinth dealt with difficult questions regarding the physical body, social status, disagreement and disorder in church services, and Christian behavior in the midst of a pagan environment. In this class, discover how his words of correction, confrontation, reconciliation and encouragement apply equally to Christ-followers today. Class childcare fee(s): 1 child/$40, 2 children/$60, 3 children/$80

Radically Obedient: The Joshua Story - Part I - Ailene Thompson - Hope Volunteer

Joshua was a radically obedient servant of God who led the Israelites out of the wilderness and into the Promised Land. Walk in his steps as you meditate, mark, move and memorize your way through the Scriptures. This study shows you how to study God’s Word, allowing  the Holy Spirit to be your teacher. Discover for yourself that, like Joshua, Jesus can lead us out of our wilderness and into our Promised Land. $14 materials fee due the first night of class. Class childcare fee(s):  1 child/$40, 2 children/$60, 3 children/$80

The Five Love Languages - Holly Basso, Hope Volunteer

Different people express love in different ways. What speaks love to you may be meaningless to someone else. This study contains the keys to understanding one another’s unique needs, and by applying the right principles and learning the right languages, we can know the profound satisfaction and joy of expressing love to others and feeling truly loved in return. Class childcare fee(s):  1 child/$40, 2 children/$60, 3 children/$80.

Parenting by the Book - Jerry & Mary Ellen Decker, Hope Volunteers

This 6-week class is for parents of middle school through high school students only. Presenting practical principles for nurturing children of character, this study utilizes a simple, Bible-based model for successful child rearing. Discover practical, Bible-based advice that will help you be the parent you want to be, with children who will be, as the Bible promises, “a delight to your soul.” (Prov. 29:17). Nominal materials fee will apply. Class childcare fee(s):  1 child/$48, 2 children/$72, 3 children/$96

Register today!

I’d love for you to join us either or both days if you’re available (I’ll be there both days). We will be getting a nearly identical set-up for Hope Northwest and it’ll be a great chance to get some pre-training on what is going to happen! It’ll also be a great chance to rub shoulders with some folks from Northwest and get to know the people who are part of our growing church body.

Come observe and help. It promises to be lots of fun!

All new and returning volunteers are required to attend this event.  Come prepared to be blown away by this extravaganza!

More at: http://www.gethope.net/childrens/volunteer.html