After initiatives like Festival Manchester, SOUL IN THE CITY, Love Bristol and tonnes of other servant hearted missions Churches across the country are bringing the gospel to their communities in fresh and exciting ways.
The Hope 2008 year of mission wants to encourage, support and resource churches as they live out their constant mission to bring Jesus to their areas.
The Proposal:
We want ‘HOPE’ to act as a catalyst to encourage, support and resource the UK churches in 2008 “to raise its game” in one year so as to better serve the communities they are called to reach long term.
Throughout the year are Hope 'high points' where churches plan activities, knowing that Christians across the country are doing the same.
The 5 high points of activity include:
1) Fresh ‘HOPE’: (January) an opportunity to make a fresh start and be supported in it.
2) The Big ‘HOPE’: (March) Exploring Holy Week
3) ‘HOPE’ Where You Live: (May Bank Holidays) The Church on the street
4) ‘HOPE’ Explored: (September) Inviting the community to explore the Christian faith
5) A Gift of ‘HOPE’: (Christmas) Unpacking the Christmas message
Your part?
We'd love you to get involved, find out more about what you can do and organise your own activities at one or all of these 'high points'. The idea behind the mission is that a small, medium or large church can pick to take part no matter what resources they have available.
Check out the Hope 2008 website to find out more:
www.hope08.com
