Men of Hope

All men are invited to participate in the Men of Hope for fun, fellowship, and inspiration, and service.

Did you know that every man at Hope already belongs to the Men of Hope? We average 36 men at our casual monthly breakfast meetings, and we’d like to have you attend the next meeting on the first Saturday of the month at 8:00 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall. Contact Matt Baker to RSVP.

Our theme this year is “Living a Reformed Life”. The Men of Hope can always be counted on to support the various congregation and service outreach programs sponsored by Hope Presbyterian Church. We recently aligned our monthly breakfast meetings to end just as Operation Interdependence begins. Men are encouraged to stay an extra hour after breakfast to help support the troops deployed overseas. This year we also plan to provide scholarships to support the youth who will attend an out-of-state mission trip.

Here are other areas where the Men of Hope are serving others through Christ:

• Hands on Hope
• Interfaith Hospitality Network
• Men's Leadership Worship Sunday
• Hope for the Holidays
• Breakfast with Santa
• Hope Health Fair
• Presbyterian Children Home
• Habitat for Humanity
• R R Express Hope Family Night
• Mother’s Day Coronation
• Operation Interdependence
• Mexico Mission Trip
• Ash Wednesday Pancake Supper
• Hope Spokes

As you can see - we have a place for everyone at Men of Hope.

Note to all men who belong to Hope: If you’re the type of man who waits for an invitation to participate, then this is your official invitation: Please contact MOH Moderator, Scott Sabrsula, or Mike Blank, to find out how you can apply your time and talents. The MOH Motto is, "Little is much if God is in it". Experience what "it" is.

Men of Hope, where all men are welcome anytime!

Men of Hope 2008 Leadership Team:
Scott Sabrsula, Moderator
Mike Blank, Assistant Moderator
Tim Duffee, Treasurer
Oliver Smith, Secretary
Dave Hautzenrader, Publicity
Arthur Ryan, Bulletin Board
Fred Widmer, Devotionals
Matt Baker, Membership

The Men of Hope (MOH) are looking forward to a good year of fellowship, spirituality, fun and service. Please join us at a Saturday Breakfast Fellowship or one of our events.

Goals for 2008

• Theme for the year - "Living a Reformed Life"
• Continue to have MOH be a welcoming and fun fellowship
• Continue the good work of serving others through Christ
  

Plans for 2008

• New Service Opportunity – Operation Interdependence; support our troops after monthly meetings
• Provide scholarships for out-of-state youth mission trip
• Membership - better publicity and more personal follow-up
• Good communications through MOH Google Group
• Service Opportunities:

1. Hope Health Fair: Dozens of health-related exhibits and individuals available to offer information for healthy living and networking with special support groups. Diagnostic tests are also available along with blood donation. Contact Hope Health Ministries Coordinator, Shurly Robinson, RN, for more information.
2. Hands on Hope: Volunteers are needed to help some of our fellow Hope members with light handy work. Contact Homer Goering if you can lend a hand.
   Interfaith Hospitality Network (IHN): volunteers are needed to assist temporarily displaced families. To learn how you can help your fellow brothers and sisters in Christ, contact John Hoffner.
3. Habitat for Humanity: Offering a hand-up instead of a hand-out is behind Habitat for Humanity. No experience is needed, but you do need to complete a simple on-line registration process to participate. Contact Homer Goering.
4. Men’s Leadership Worship Sunday: Have you ever wondered what the sanctuary looks like while singing in the choir? Or, how do the ushers know which way to turn during the offertory? These and many other probing questions are answered during the annual men’s worship service. What a great way to get involved at Hope. There are many positions available, and yes, only men can apply! Contact Scott Sabrsula.
5. Hope for the Holidays: Last year's event was the best ever. Our new facilities enabled us to do more than ever before. Men of Hope look forward to having even more "manly" crafts available this year. Proceeds benefit area charities.
6. Hope Spokes: Open to the whole family, the group aims to have fun, promote safety, and possibly participate in area biking events to benefit charities. No experience is required. Contact Mark Butterfield for more information.

2008 Calendar of Events: