Wednesday, May 8th (Read time: 7 min 53 sec)

This Week at a Glance:

Friday (5/10)

Saturday (5/11)

Sunday (5/12)

Tuesday (5/14)

  • 7 PM Towne Lake Home Group

Wednesday (5/15)

Things to Know:

Building Upgrade

Have you had the opportunity to join our Building Upgrade initiative? If not, we encourage you to prayerfully consider the role God may call you to play in this important endeavor. Your contributions make a meaningful difference. You can support us through donations during Sunday Morning service, the Hope Church giving page, or the convenient Church Center App. Remember to select the Building Update option in the drop-down.

Mother’s Day Picture Booth [Sunday | May 12th | Before and After Service]

Celebrate Mother’s Day at Hope Church! Join us in celebrating the wonderful mothers in our lives and creating lasting memories at our exclusive Mother’s Day Photo Booth. Spread the word, invite your friends and family, and make this Mother’s Day extra special!

Neighbors Night of Worship [Thursday | May 16th | 7 PM]

Come out to support a local Gen Z Worship night. This special evening is dedicated to celebrating our shared faith as neighbors from diverse churches and communities, under one roof to worship Jesus. We’re excited to open our doors to this passionate group of worshippers. Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of something special.

Graduation Sunday [Sunday | May 19th | During Worship Service]

Let us know (Graduation Recognition form) if you or someone known to you within our Hope Church community is graduating from High School, College, Technical or Trade School, or a Graduate Program. We want to acknowledge their achievement during the morning worship service on Sunday, May 19th.

Prayer Team Interest Meeting [Sunday | May 19th | After Worship Service]

Discover the future of our prayer ministry at Hope! Join us in the Hope Annex after the morning worship service for a discussion led by Eric and Jessica Jones. We’re seeking wisdom and insight as the Holy Spirit moves and grows our church. All with a heart for prayer are welcome—whether you’re interested in altar teams, intercession, or the prayer rooms ministry. Can’t attend? Contact Jessica Fields to learn more.

Save the Date

  • Honduras Missions Team Meeting: Saturday, May 18th at 10 AM
  • Malawi Missions Team Meeting: Sunday, June 2nd after service
  • Pursuit Worship Night: Friday, June 7th at 7 PM
  • Blood Drive: Tuesday, June 13th from 1-6 PM

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

NEeds | Prayer Requests | Celebrations

Share your needs, prayer requests, and celebrations on our Prayer Wall, where our pastors, ministry leaders, and soon-to-be-formed prayer teams will uplift them each week. Your concerns are never alone; they’re held in the hearts and prayers of a community that cares. 

Hope Ministry Partners

Save the Date

OMEGA Missions Poker Tournament: Saturday, May 25th at 6 PM

A little more hope…

In John 7, Jesus delivers a profound proclamation about Himself and the Holy Spirit, declaring that those who come to Him will experience streams of living water flowing from within them. This imagery beautifully illustrates the abundant, life-giving presence of the Holy Spirit in our lives.

Imagine a sponge submerged in a basin of water. As it soaks up the water, it becomes saturated, unable to contain the liquid. Eventually, as the sponge reaches its capacity, the water begins to overflow, spilling onto the surrounding surface.

Likewise, we are like sponges, absorbing and overflowing with whatever is poured into us. What we absorb affects what flows out, especially when life’s circumstances squeeze us. So, what are we absorbing, and what is flowing out?

Scripture teaches that as followers of Christ, we are to absorb the truth of God’s Word, the love of Christ, and the wisdom of the Holy Spirit. As we immerse ourselves in prayer, worship, and the study of Scripture, we absorb the life-giving truths of the gospel, the character of Christ, and the empowering presence of the Holy Spirit.

When we are filled with the truth of God’s Word through the Bible or spoken to our hearts by the Spirit, we overflow with Him. Just as a sponge soaked in water releases water when squeezed, so too do our lives release the Spirit—love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control (Galatians 5:22-23).

And just as a sponge absorbs whatever is poured on it, so too do we absorb the influences of our environment—whether positive or negative. This is why God’s wisdom tells us, “Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it” (Proverbs 4:23, NIV).  Therefore, it’s not just a suggestion but a powerful responsibility to guard our hearts and minds, being intentional about what we allow to fill us.

The overflow of the Holy Spirit in our lives extends beyond ourselves, impacting those around us. As streams of living water, we become conduits of God’s grace and mercy to a thirsty world. Our words, actions, and attitudes bear witness to the life-transforming power of the Holy Spirit, drawing others into relationship with Christ.

Therefore, let us be intentional about what we absorb, allowing the truth of God’s Word and the presence of the Holy Spirit to saturate every area of our lives. May our lives be a testament to the overflowing grace and goodness of our God.

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