Wednesday, January 15th (Read time: 8 minutes)

This Week at a Glance

wednesday (1/15)

  • 6:30 AM Men’s Morning Group

friday (1/17)

  • 7 PM Pursuit Worship Night

Sunday (1/19)

Things to Know:

Pursuit Worship Night – January 17

Transformation is a journey—step by step, encounter by encounter. This January, we’re creating two special opportunities to pursue God’s presence together. Join us for two powerful nights of worship and prayer, where we’ll seek Him, grow deeper, and start the year #Closer to God. Don’t miss this chance to set the tone for 2025! Hope Church | January 17 at 7 PM

#Closer To God in Community: Join a Homegroup Today!

There’s no better way to grow closer to God this year than by building real, meaningful relationships in community. Homegroups are where conversations about life, faith, and Jesus go deeper. They are where we move beyond Sundays and grow together in prayer, encouragement, and accountability. If you’ve been on the fence about joining a group, now’s the time, as both are starting back!

  • Towne Lake Homegroup meets every Tuesday at 7 PM at the Annex.
  • Kennesaw/Acworth Homegroup gathers on Thursday, the 1st and 3rd, at 7 PM, at Eric & Jessica Jones’s home.

Whether you’re brand new or you’ve been at Hope Church for years, there’s a seat for you. Got questions? See Jessica Fields or visit the Small Groups page on our website for more details.

Honduras Summer Mission Trip

Did you miss the interest meeting this past Sunday? No problem! You can still find all the trip details and the application form on the Missions page of the Hope Church website. Applications are due Sunday, January 26th. Don’t miss this opportunity to serve and share the love of Christ!

Save the Date

  • All Leaders Meeting: Saturday, January 25th at 9am (Main Building)
  • Men of Hope: Sunday, January 26th at 5pm
  • Pursuit Worship Night: Friday, February 7th at 7p
  • SUPER Big Game Night Chili BOWL Cookoff: Sunday, February 9th at 6:30pm
  • Better Together (Marriage Date Night): Saturday, March 1st from 5 to 9p (more info to come)
  • ASPIRE Women’s Night: Saturday, March 8th at 4p (REGISTER NOW)
  • Converge DNow ONE Weekend: Friday & Saturday, March 7th – 8th (REGISTER NOW)
  • Young Adults RAMP Trip: Friday, March 21 – Sunday, March 23 (REGISTER NOW)
  • Converge Summer Camp: Monday, June 2 through Friday, June 6 (REGISTER NOW)

Email hello@HopeChurchATL.com for information on all upcoming events!

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Volunteer Opportunity: Help Make SUPER Big Game Night Chili BOWL Cookoff a Success!

Our annual SUPER Big Game Night Chili BOWL Cookoff is just around the corner on February 9th, and we need your help to make this event a hit! If you’re interested in overseeing the event or assisting in any capacity, we would love to have you on board.

Please email jessica@HopeChurchATL.com if you’d like to volunteer or if you have any questions.

A little more hope…

Closer: Don’t Just Watch

by Jessica Fields | Jan 14, 2025 | Life and Faith

“Now Moses took a tent and pitched it outside the camp, far off from the camp, and he called it the tent of meeting. Anyone who wanted to consult the Lord would go to the tent of meeting that was outside the camp. Whenever Moses went out to the tent, all the people would stand up, each at the door of his tent, and they would watch Moses until he entered the tent. When Moses entered the tent, the pillar of cloud would come down and remain at the entrance to the tent, and the Lord would speak with Moses. As all the people saw the pillar of cloud remaining at the entrance to the tent, all the people would stand and worship, each at the door of his tent. The Lord would speak with Moses face to face, just as a man speaks with his friend. Then Moses would return to the camp, but his assistant, the young man Joshua son of Nun, would not leave the inside of the tent.” — Exodus 33:7-11 (CSB)

The tent of meeting, as described in Exodus 33:7-11, was a place where anyone could meet with God—but the Bible specifically mentions only a few people actually going there. While anyone had access to that holy space, only some took that step forward.

The Bible says that Moses spoke with God face-to-face as one would a friend (Exodus 33:11). Moses’ unique, close relationship with God shows that the tent was more than just a physical structure—it was a space where true, intimate connection with God took place. Anyone who sought God was welcome to come to the tent of meeting, yet the Bible only specifically records that Moses went while others stood by and watched.

This brings me to a personal confession: I’ve found myself watching others grow closer to God, walking in great power, anointing, and true intimacy with Him. I’ve seen others step into places of deep relationship with God, wishing for what they had but not willing to make the effort to go into the tent myself. Whether it was laziness, distraction, or fear, I remained idle when it came to meeting God where He was waiting for me.

But change requires change. If we want to be closer to God in 2025, we must move closer to God. We must step out of the crowd and into the presence of the One who invites us. Joshua, Moses’ assistant, shows us what this looks like. Joshua didn’t just watch; he stepped in and stayed. He decided to pursue God, not merely follow Moses’ example.

Just as Joshua chose intimacy with God, we have the same choice before us. We can remain onlookers, wishing for something deeper, or we can move into God’s presence and cultivate a personal relationship with Him. The invitation stands—God waits for us to draw Closer.

Action Challenge: This year, commit to stepping closer to God. If you’ve been watching from the outside, now is the time to enter the tent. A practical way to take this step is by coming to Pursuit Worship Night this Friday at 7 p.m. It’s not just a time to observe but to engage, worship, and meet with God. Change begins with the choice to draw near. Don’t just wish for more of God—take that step toward Him and experience His presence like never before.

Have you missed any of our #Closer series? Watch here…

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