Lecture Notes: Church Service and Message

Welcome and Introduction

Welcome Desk: Outside the worship center for questions.
Discover Hope Lunch:
- For newcomers to Hope Niagara.
- Held in the Fellowship Hall after the Second Service at 12:30 PM.
- Opportunity to meet staff and learn about the church's vision.
Hope Essentials:
- Following Discover Hope.
- Classes on September 29th and October 6th during the first service at 8:45 AM.
- Taught by elders, focusing on being a follower of Jesus and living out a '5G life'.
Service and Small Groups: After completing Discover Hope and Hope Essentials, members can serve and join small groups.
Prayer and Praise Meeting:
- Monthly church-wide meeting.
- Sunday, September 29th at 6 PM.
Fall Family Day Celebration:
- 13th anniversary at Agape Valley Bible Camp.
- Sunday, October 6th, 3 to 6 PM.
- Activities include cider, donuts, hayrides.
- Bring lawn chairs and outdoor games.

1 Timothy 6:17-19:
- Guidance on wealth and generosity.
- Importance of setting hope on God, not riches.
- Encouragement to be rich in good works.

Mission of Hope Bible Church Niagara:
- Glorify God through the Great Commission and Great Commandment.
Great Commandment:
- Love God with all heart, soul, mind, strength.
- Love your neighbor as yourself.
Importance of Love:
- Serving should stem from love for God and people.
- God's love initiates and empowers our love.
Practical Application:
- Love must be evident in how we live and interact.
- Importance of unity and common purpose in church community.

Call to Action:
- Recommit to the mission of the church.
- Encouragement to be 'all in' for the mission.