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Prayer stations at Hope4All

19/4/2023

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Easter is always a busy time within the church, as we are celebrating the incredible story of Christ's death and resurrection. To enable us to slow down and contemplate everything we had recently heard, those attending Hope4All took part in several prayer stations linked to the story of Easter.
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Healing

We had heard about how Jesus was beaten, wounded and broken on the cross. Because of His willingness to suffer, we are healed.

People were invited to write the name of someone who needs healing prayer on a plaster and add it to the cross, in doing so they give that prayer to God.
Spices

We heard how the women took spices to the tomb to anoint and honour Jesus' body.

People were invited to take some herbs, notice their smell and see if that reminded them of anything specific, or anything related to God.

They were then invited to add their herbs to the tomb and thank Jesus for the sacrifice he made for us on the cross.
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A prayer web was created as a sign of our connections to God, where each coloured note represented a different type of prayer.

​Blue – The Church
Green – The World
Purple – The community
Pink – Those in authority
Orange – Our Friends and Family
Yellow - Thanks

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We heard how Thomas wanted proof that Jesus was alive, and sometimes we need to see things for ourselves to be able to believe them. The stories of the bible are written so that we may trust in Jesus.

Even when our senses are working fine, we can be tricked! One plate contained potato, one place contained apple.

People were asked to see if they could guess through touch, smell, and taste while their nose is held.

Amazingly many people were tricked! But Jesus will never trick us, He will always be there for us and ready to welcome you into a journey with him.
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Hope Church at Easter

9/4/2023

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​How beautiful Hope Church looked this Easter morning with the glorious displays of flowers adorning every surface.  Take a look at these photos which show just a few of the lovely arrangements or call into the Church (which is open every day) to see them for yourself.
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Pop In celebrates 20 years

30/3/2023

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It is 20 years since it was decided to start a regular gathering at the Church Hall for members of the community to meet for refreshments and fellowship.  It has become a popular weekly event enjoyed by all.  Lifts are offered to those who would struggle to get there and the occasional 'special' Pop Ins now include 'Soup & Pud' once a month.

Today's 'Soup & Pud' included a slice of this delicious anniversary cake made by Pat's daughter, Sally.  It was cut by Dinah who recently celebrated her 90th birthday.


​We were delighted that Rev Martin Snellgrove and his wife Pam could join us as Pam was one of the founder members of Pop In during Martin's time as Rector of Hope.  One of the photos below shows them with Pat and Angela, two other founder members.

​Thank  you to those who made today's special Pop In a memorable one and to all who continue to provide such an enjoyable opportunity to get together every Thursday.  
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Hope4all has returned!

11/3/2023

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After a short hiatus, Hope4all has returned to Hope Church at 4pm every Sunday. 

The service aims to be an accessible way for anybody to worship God by using modern worship songs, everyday language in an informal and relaxed setting. 

It was a wonderful experience to have so many return and worship together. 

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Refreshments are served as you enter the church, and there is an area with books and toys for children too.

Everything is on the projector meaning your hands are free for coffee or colouring! 

We look forward to welcoming you to Hope4all, and if you have any questions or prayer requests, please do speak to one of the leadership team.

​See you soon!

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Hope Church at Christmas

25/12/2022

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​Hope Church has been beautifully decorated for the services over Christmas and can still be admired by visitors over the coming weeks.
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A festive time at Pop In

23/12/2022

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There was a distinctly festive air at Pop In this week.   The monthly 'Soup and Pud' was supplemented by mince pies, cakes and other Christmas fare.  As well as the usual chat and fellowship there were lovely table decorations to be admired and crackers to be pulled. 

Thank you to all those who make the weekly Pop Ins so enjoyable.
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Collecting for Flintshire Foodbank

13/12/2022

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Thank you to all who have been generously donating to the monthly collections for the Foodbank.

At today's collection there was a festive air as Laura and Dawn served tea, coffee and mince pies to the donors.

Donations are always gratefully accepted and can be left in the boxes any time you are in Hope Church or the Church Hall. 
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Hope Church is a registered referrer so if you or someone you know is struggling and would welcome a Foodbank voucher please contact editor@hopeparishchurch.org.
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Advent Sunday at Hope

27/11/2022

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Christmas started at Hope Church today, Advent Sunday.

Members of the congregation at a special Family Service this afternoon were reminded of the beginning of the Christmas story by the angels, Mary and Joseph, the innkeeper, not forgetting the donkey and also the Roman centurion (who received a few boos!) who showed us how the story began.

The congregation followed the performers outside where the story ended at the crib and, after a countdown, the Christmas lights came on.

Thank you to all those who took part.  A memorable start to the Christmas season.
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Happy birthday, Les

20/11/2022

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It was Les's 80th birthday this week.  As usual after Sunday's 11o'clock service members of the congregation joined together in the Church Hall for refreshments but this time there was birthday cake too!  After the singing of Happy Birthday Les cut the cake and the photo shows Les with wife Kathleen about to give everyone a slice.

Many happy returns, Leslie!  
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An announcement by the Bishop

28/8/2022

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