With over 400 people in attendance, every school-age child received a free backpack of their choice, stocked full of school supplies to get the new school season started off right. Kids’ faces were all smiles as they opened their packs and sifted through the contents to find brightly colored markers, paper, scissors, and all the basics that make the new school year fun. Six hair technicians from the Paul Mitchell Academy in Sacramento volunteered their time to cut hair for any student who desired a new look this fall. Boys and girls alike were thrilled at the opportunity to show off their new styles. For some, this may be the only professional hair cut they receive this year. For an extra touch of security, the Yolo County Masonic Lodge conducted digital fingerprinting, complete with pictures of each child for parents’ records.
While parents appreciated the sensible gifts, their children expended their energy jumping in bounce-houses, working on a variety of crafts for all ages, and displaying an array of artistic face paint designs. Though some waited their turn for hair cuts or crafts, a booth full of homemade baked goods and occasional door prize give-aways helped the time pass quickly.
“A Journey of Faith”
What life journey are you on?
How will you handle the road bumps?
Holiday Inn Express
1398 East Roseville Pkwy
Roseville, CA
Cost is just $100 and Your Weekend Journey Includes:
· Special guest speaker, Linda Vannoy
· Refreshing Worship in Song
· Breakout Discussion & Prayer Groups
· Missions Support Activities
· Girlfriends Pajama Party!
· Delicious Food – cooked just for you!
· A Pampering Spa Treatment
· And oh… so much more!
Pick up a registration form at church THIS SUNDAY!
We want to reserve a room for you.
Each week, Living Hope Girlfriends will be focusing on a specific prayer item or focus for our church and community. This week, please join me to pray for our Living Hope small groups that kick off next week! Small Group leaders have been attending training sessions and several church members have already signed up. If you've been in church the past two weeks, you've heard Pastor Jeff focus on the need for small groups in our spiritual walk and the vital role they will play in the future of our church's direction.
Girlfriends - it's time to stop talking about our faith and start living it! Missions work is NOT just for pastors, elders, or "super-spiritual" people. It's a command that Christ gave us ALL to take part in. This is your chance to learn more about one of the missionary families that Living Hope Church supports. It's also a time to learn about the Muslim religion and how we (yes, that means you and I) can share our faith with them! The Muslim faith is far more prominent than you may realize in today's culture.
All Girlfriends are invited to join us on Sunday, September 7th for Jessi Bessighini's baby shower luncheon! We'll meet at the home of Theresa Heil at 1:00 p.m. to celebrate Wes & Jessi's baby boy! Bring a package of diapers and you could win a prize! Jessi is registered at mygiftlist.com, Target, and Baby's-R-Us. If you're on our Girlfriend's email list, you'll receive an Evite invitation to RSVP via email. If not, let Collette or Theresa know if you plan to attend. Happy Shopping and we look forward to a fun afternoon together!
We have some tremendous ministry opportunities for anyone in the church. We need to follow up with all families who attended the Big Give last Sunday. We especially need to work on reaching 90+ families who received school supplies, but no backpack, and others who received nothing. Here are your options for ministry:
