Brothers and Sisters in Christ:
The National Youth Gathering was a great experience overall for both the leaders and the youth. There’s really something about 25,000 high school youth packing into a convention center for spiritual growth for a week. We’re all tired, but all things considered we’re all excited for ministry.
A few things have transpired this summer that have changed our plans for young adult ministry in the near future. First of all, we have missed several meetings because of vacations and the like, and even then the numbers at our young adult gatherings have fluctuated due to work and travel. This is completely understandable.
Secondly, and more importantly, the leadership of Hope has been working on streamlining what we do and why. We desire all members of Hope to have a weekly opportunity to grow in faith together through fellowship, study and accountability. Because of this in the Fall (after Labor day), at the same time the children’s ministry starts up, there will be something of a change of structure on Wednesday nights. The plan is for multiple adult groups to be running at the same time on Wednesday night. There will be a time when all the adults will be able to have a snack, hang out and the like, followed by some singing and prayer. Following that groups will separate for their different studies. This will provide different options for study and growth in the greater Hope community.
Because of this, starting in the Fall, the current young adult ministry as it exists will be absorbed into the Wednesday night Growth night for adults. You will still be able to come to fellowship and grow together as disciples, even together in the group you have already formed. The only major difference is that we would meet in the Fellowship Hall of Hope with other adults. Child care will pick up in the Fall for all ages, which is a plus for all.
Due to the change of plans, added to the fact that our summer schedule has been so thrown off, ALL FUTURE WEDNESDAY NIGHT YOUNG ADULT MEETINGS ARE CALLED OFF UNTIL LABOR DAY. I know this may seem abrupt, but I’ve been out of the office for the best part of two weeks. I will call you all as much as I can to give details tomorrow. I look forward to spending more time with you in the coming Fall.
Peace all:
Pastor J
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