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Evangelism isn’t the calling of a few special Christians; it’s the calling of every single believer. We are all called to be Christ’s witness in the world, proclaiming the good news of the Gospel that has changed our lives. But it’s hard. We often struggle to share our faith with others because we’re afraid…or perhaps we just don’t know how.
Hope's Christmas Party is an opportunity for children ages 4 to 11 to experience the true meaning of Christmas. Using holiday-themed active games, songs, Scripture memory, a Bible lesson, and review games, we share the hope of Christmas. It's more than gifts, bells, lights, and trees. Children will be drawn into a Christ-centered holiday atmosphere!
If you're able to make it, it helps us if you register in advance.
Kids will be divided by age (10 & under) and spread out across our lawn for an Easter egg hunt! We will have plenty of eggs filled with candy for all kids.
Join us for this free three-week course where anyone can explore the hope of Christianity. Whether you consider yourself religious or irreligious, everyone is welcome. We’ll enjoy coffee and refreshments each week alongside informative biblical teaching and respectful dialogue, exploring the themes of hope, peace, and purpose together.
Your children are also invited to participate in our Kids Club, which runs concurrently.
“There are few emotions more powerful than hope. It’s a spark inside you that brings a smile to your lips, a light that shows on your face, a feeling that lifts your head and pulls you forward. Hope is what keeps us alive. These days hope often feels hard to come by. But real hope is what the Christian faith claims to offer: a joyful expectation for the future, based on true events in the past, which changes everything about my present. It sounds good… but is it true? Whatever you do or don’t believe, this series is your opportunity to explore, to discuss, to question, to discover. This is Hope Explored.” ~ Hope Explored Handbook
The following Saturdays from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. in 2024:
February 10: Hope
February 17: Peace
February 24: Purpose
Hosted at Hope Presbyterian Church (601 South New Middletown Road, Media, PA, 19063).
Join us for a family movie night featuring Narnia: The Lion, The Witch, and the Wardrobe. Admission is free, and everyone is welcome! Pizza and popcorn will be provided, but please RSVP so we have enough.
Christmas Eve is a busy day, but it’s important to take time in all the hustle and bustle to focus on what is most important. To this end, join Hope Church for an hour of worship on December 24th as we sing carols and reflect on the beauty, grace, and glory of Jesus Christ, who was born 2000 years ago to save broken and sinful people like us.
Join us for a meal following Sunday worship as we enjoy fellowship and good conversation, just like believers in the early church who "devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and the prayers" (Acts 2:42).
Join Hope Church for a traditional “Lessons and Carols” service as we celebrate Christmas together through the unfolding story of redemption from Genesis to Revelation.
Hope's Christmas Party is an outreach event meant to share the true meaning of Christmas with children. Using holiday-themed active games, songs, Scripture memory, a Bible lesson, and review games, we share the true meaning of Christmas. It's more than gifts, bells, lights, and trees. Children will be drawn into a Christ-centered holiday atmosphere!
If you're able to make it, it helps us if you register in advance.
The mission of Operation Christmas Child is to demonstrate God’s love in a tangible way to children in need around the world. Through this project, Samaritan’s Purse partners with the local church worldwide to share the Good News of Jesus Christ and make disciples of the nations.
Join us for a meal following Sunday worship as we enjoy fellowship and good conversation, just like believers in the early church who "devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and the prayers" (Acts 2:42).
Join us for a meal following Sunday worship as we enjoy fellowship and good conversation, just like believers in the early church who "devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and the prayers" (Acts 2:42).
Let's take time to repair, weed, and organize the facility God has given us while enjoying fellowship and good conversation.
We are excited that Crosspointe Church and Hope Presbyterian Church officially voted to join forces as one church under Hope's leadership, vision, mission, and values. Our first worship service as one church will be on August 13 at 10:30 AM at our new location (601 South New Middletown Road, Media, PA 19063). In the meantime, our final service at Darlington will be this coming Sunday, August 6, at 10:30 AM.
We are excited that Crosspointe Church and Hope Presbyterian Church officially voted to join forces as one church under Hope's leadership, vision, mission, and values. Our first worship service as one church will be on August 13 at 10:30 AM at our new location (601 South New Middletown Road, Media, PA 19063).
Dear Hope Church,
God has placed an exciting opportunity in our path that could help us advance the gospel and move to the next stage as a church plant. Crosspointe is a PCA church that meets 8 miles from the Darlington Arts Center toward Media (601 South New Middletown Road, Media, PA 19063). Like many churches, they lost momentum throughout the COVID-19 pandemic and are now down to 20 people in worship most Sundays. Therefore, when their beloved pastor announced that he is leaving in late July, they were grieved but also saw hope for continued gospel witness in our region. They reached out to us about joining Hope Church, coming under our leadership to proclaim Christ in their space.
Hope’s provisional session and I believe that this opportunity should not be ignored. The advantage would be boosting our size from 30 to 50, securing a debt-free building in good condition, and opening up new opportunities for gospel-outreach in their space. The downside could be the distance for many of our people, the reorientation of our community outreach, and the risk of taking on a building, which, though in excellent condition, would certainly require maintenance.
Therefore, here’s our plan to prayerfully explore this opportunity together:
We will hold three joint preview services at Crosspointe's building (June 25, July 2, and July 9). These services will be our worship service in their space (Hope’s bulletin, preaching, liturgy, music, etc.). I will preach a three-week sermon series on Hope's vision, focusing on the "up" (worshiping God), the "in" (living in community), and the "out" (sharing hope) with a biblical text for each theme. Crosspointe will provide a meal after each of these services, giving us an opportunity to build community. During the meal, I will also offer a brief teaching time on the vision, mission, and values of Hope Church.
On July 16, we will meet separately for worship at the Darlington Arts Center, followed by a Q&A for us to reflect and ask questions as a congregation.
On July 23, we will meet separately for worship at the Darlington Arts Center, followed by a congregational meeting.
Our prayer should be that, if it is God's will and will glorify Him, he will open doors and make it clear. Likewise, if it is not God's will, pray that God will make it clear as well.
I know this is a lot of change for both churches. So, please don’t hesitate to reach out to me with any questions or concerns. In the meantime, keep praying for wisdom and discernment for all involved.
In Christ,
Pastor Will
Soli Deo Gloria (To God alone be the glory)
Join us for a family movie night hosted at the Darlington Arts Center featuring the 1998 film, The Prince of Egypt. Admission is free, and everyone is welcome! Pizza and popcorn will be provided, though we do ask you to RSVP so that we have enough.
RSVP via email at pastorwill@explorehopechurch.org or via text at (484) 589-0464.
It’s countercultural to meet for worship on Christmas morning. Even the New York Times has recently noted that there are fewer churches meeting on Christmas than ever before. But thinking about it from a biblical perspective, we not only get to celebrate Christ’s birth because it’s Christmas, we also get to celebrate Christ’s resurrection because it’s the Lord’s Day. Therefore, after you finish up your morning festivities, we encourage you to join us for an abbreviated worship service at 10:00 AM as we magnify our glorious Savior together.d
Christmas Eve is a busy day, but it’s important to take time in all the hustle and bustle to focus on what is most important. To this end, join Hope Church for an hour of worship on December 24th as we sing carols and reflect on the beauty, grace, and glory of Jesus Christ, who was born 2000 years ago to save broken and sinful people like us.
Christmas Eve is a busy day, but it’s important to take time in all the hustle and bustle to focus on what is most important. To this end, join Hope Church for an hour of worship on December 24th as we sing carols and reflect on the beauty, grace, and glory of Jesus Christ, who was born 2000 years ago to save broken and sinful people like us.
Join Hope Church for a traditional “Lessons and Carols” service as we celebrate Christmas together through the unfolding story of redemption from Genesis to Revelation.
Join us for our Fall Concert, featuring piano, harp, violin, and voice along with original works by Benjamin Faehl. Admission is free, and everyone is welcome!
Join us for our spring picnic this June! It will be a wonderful time to enjoy food and fellowship in the beauty of God's creation. Hope will provide the main dish. But feel free to bring a side or a dessert to share.
We'll have plenty of food, so consider inviting a friend!
Prayer and fellowship are central to the life of the Church (Acts 2:42). That’s why we make it our priority to gather monthly for lunch, prayer, and fellowship at the home of our pastor. Please join us as we lift up our hearts to the Lord!
Join us for worship this Easter at 10:00 a.m. at the Darlington Arts Center in Garnet Valley, PA.
Christmas Eve is a busy day, but it’s important to take time in all the hustle and bustle to focus on what is most important. To this end, join Hope Church for an hour of worship on December 24th as we sing carols and reflect on the beauty, grace, and glory of Jesus Christ, who was born 2000 years ago to save broken and sinful people like us.
Join us for an eclectic evening of dance and music, with styles ranging from classical to musical theatre. Perfect for people of all ages, the performance will feature harp, piano, violin, voice, and more.
Admission is free, and everyone is welcome!
Evangelism Explosion International has developed a Gospel presentation that is easy to learn and hard to forget. The five fingers of your hand become a simple memory tool to share a Gospel presentation that God has used to change lives around the world.
Join us for our spring picnic! Our goal is to enjoy the outdoors, fellowship, and good food as we celebrate the graduation of our pastoral intern, Jonathan Hatt. Hope will provide pizza and drinks, but feel free to bring your own meal or something to share. Everyone is welcome, and please invite a friend!
Hope Presbyterian Church is hosting two identical worship services this Easter at 9:00 AM (without nursery) and 11:00 AM (with nursery). Please join us as we celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ together at the Darlington Arts Center in Garnet Valley, PA. Everyone is welcome and don’t hesitate to invite a friend.
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