A Brief History of HOPE
A vision to open a new church in Claymont, DE named HOPE Community Church began in February of 2008 when Bishop Peggy Johnson visited Atonement Church. Bishop Johnson recognized the growth, the changes that were occurring within the church, and posed the question, "Have you ever thought about opening another church?" Actually, Pastor John Hornberger (the lead pastor at Atonement UMC), Amy Peters (assistant pastor of Atonement UMC and now campus pastor of HOPE), and Mark Peters (husband of Amy Peters) had thought about that possibility. So Mark responded, "Yes, we have." From that day forward, HOPE Community church grew to become a reality that is now four years old.
PAstor Amy L Peters
“Without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to Him must believe that He exists and that He rewards those who earnestly seek Him.”
Hebrews 11:6
Our Staff
Jessie Thompson- Administrative Assistant
Lesli Grant- Worship Leader
Christopher Peters - Livestreaming
Contact
☎ CONTACT
hopechurchclaymont@gmail.com
302.334.0249
➤ WORSHIP | Saturday 4:30 Pm
3519 Philadelphia Pike
Claymont, DE 19703
Mailing Address
PO Box 567
Claymont, DE 19703
Office Address
3519 Philadalphia Pike
Claymont, DE 19703
Upcoming events
Pastor Amy is calling all HOPE Community Church to bring your BIBLE on Saturdays. WE are the people of God’s Word and the Holy Scriptures are the power of God in our lives!
2 Timothy 2:15 (NKJV)
15 Be diligent to present yourself approved to God, a worker who does not need to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.
DISCIPLESHIP OPPORTUNITIES
DISCIPLESHIP OPPORTUNITIES
LIFE GROUPS ARE ALMOST HERE!
SEE INSERT WITH OPTIONS FOR EACH DAY OF THE WEEK. Sign up on easel in Welcome Center underneath the clock area.
SELLERS SENIOR CENTER BIBLE STUDY IS BACK!!!
Starting Monday September 9, at the Seller Senior Center.
2800 Silverside Rd. Wilmington, DE. At 10 am to 11 am.
Led by Pastor Amy. Study is the Prophet Nehemiah.
Wednesday Evening Sermon Review
Join Pastor Derrick from 7pm-8pm on Wednesdays to learn more about the topic of study for the current Sermon Series. Bible study is in the Welcome Center, enter the front Handicap entrance facing Philadelphia Pike. Invite someone from your church to join you!
Community Prayer and Healing Service
At Atonement: First Sundays at 6:30pm
Sunday, October 6th
All are welcome! There’s power in prayer!
IT'S TIME FOR ABBA'S DAUGHTERS!!!
Abba's Daughters will be meeting THE FIRST SATURDAY OF THE MONTH, OCTOBER 5TH at Atonement Church in the Choir Room on the first floor! 10:00-12 NOON.
Women of all ages are welcome! Refreshments served!
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SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES
Knitting for a Need
At Atonement Church on Second and Fourth Sundays of the month at 1:30 in the Church Library, Welcome Center. Beginners are welcome.
Knollwood Community Center
Mondays: After school Elementary School Homework Club from 3:45 until 4:30. Bible Study from 4:30-5:00. Come and visit, check it out before deciding to commit. The children need our help to be better students and are such a joy!
Knollwood Teen Bible Study
Entering its fifth year, the Knollwood Community Center sponsors a teen Bible Study for Middle and High School students. Bible Study and Desserts are offered Thursday nights from 6-7pm. They teens will continue their study this Fall of the 50 Essential Bible stories of the New Testament.
Urban Promise Upper Academy (Middle & High School)
Urban Promise Academy is a private, alternative Christian school in the city of Wilmington, serving students-at-risk. YOU can be part a team that provides lunch on the second Tuesday of the month from 11:30-12:30. Your help is appreciated with donated boxed cereal for their breakfast program. Monetary donations are accepted.
Operation Christmas Child Hygiene & Change Collection
HOPE Community Church will be collecting change until October to donate towards shipping of Operation Christmas boxes. Change box can be found on the high-top table by front door. Also, on table is box for personal hygiene items, such as toothbrush, soap, nail clippers, combs, etc. (No liquids or toothpaste). Hygiene donations are for September.
OCTOBER BRINGS BACK OUR WOMEN'S MINISTRY!
Abba's Daughters will be meeting THE FIRST SATURDAY OF THE MONTH, OCTOBER 5TH at Atonement Church in the Choir Room on the first floor! 10:00-12 NOON.
Women of all ages are welcome! Refreshments served!
HOPE Community Church’s
Official 6th Anniversary, September 8th
Celebrating Saturday, September 14th
HOPE IS 6 YEARS OLD. WE THANK GOD FOR HIS LOVING KINDNESS AND FAITHFULNESS. THE BEST IS YET TO COME!
Click here to watch live on Saturday at 4:30 pm
Due to technical difficulties we are unable to live stream at the moment. Please connect t Atonement Church for updates on live streaming at www.atonementchurch.net or umcatonement@comcast.net
FIND OUR WORSHIP SERVICES ON OUR WEBSITE OR BY GOING TO YOUTUBE.COM AND SEARCHING FOR "HOPE CHURCH CLAYMONT." YOU CAN ALSO FIND US ON SOCIAL MEDIA NETWORKS. ON FACEBOOK WE ARE HAPPY TO CONNECT WITH YOU AND KEEP YOU UPDATED ON ALL CURRENT NEWS UPDATES AND EVENTS. YOU CAN SEND US GMAIL ANYTIME TO UPDATE NEW OR CURRENT INFORMATION ABOUT YOU. WE ARE ALWAYS HAPPY TO CONNECT WITH YOU AND PRAY WITH YOU.
FRIENDS AND MEMBERS OF HOPE Community Church
Whether attending worship on Saturdays or Sundays with Atonement Church, generic offering envelopes are available for anyone in need. At HOPE Community, the envelopes are on the usher's table at the back of the room by the window. At Atonement Church, there are baskets at either door with HOPE Community envelopes. Giving is also possible through PayPal at HOPEChurchclaymont@gmail.com. Annual offering envelopes are available from an usher or the Church Office. Thank you for your investment in our mission to "Bring Hope and Connect Lives" to Jesus Christ and one another.
New Members Class Sunday, October 20, 3-6 pm
A New Members Class is being offered to HOPE Community and Atonement Church. Come learn more about being a Christian, the life of the Church, and membership. Class will conclude with a delicious dinner and fellowship time. Pastor Derrick will be answering questions and a tour of the church will be offered. Contact Pastor Amy at 302.218.5896.
ROAD TRIP TO Beth Israel Worship, October 6th
Celebrate Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement with Reverend Jonathan Cahn with some of your HOPE Church friends. Get the details from Barbara Lee 609.802.2488. Carpool will leave from Atonement at 8:00am.
September Sermon Series: Seven Deadly Sins
September Sermon Series: Seven Deadly Sins
September 1st: “Envy” Exodus 20: 1-17
September 7th: Lust 2 Samuel 13: 1-17
September 14: Gluttony John 6: 25-40
September 21: “Greed” 1 Kings 21: 1-16
September 28th: Wrath 1 Samuel 25: 1-11
October 5th – “Sloth” Provers 6: 6-11
October 12th – “Self-Righteousness” Matthew 23: 25-28
October 19th – “Pride” 2 Samuel 14:25-27, 18:31-33
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
May these days following Pentecost be ones of great spiritual growth for us. God poured out God’s Divine Spirit on that Day of Pentecost in fulfillment of Jesus’ own prophecy, “If anyone is thirsty, let him come to me and drink. Whoever believes in Me, as the Scripture has said, streams of living water will flow from within him.” By this, Jesus meant the Holy Spirit.
This same Holy Spirit has been given to all people who believe in Christ Jesus. We receive(d) the Spirit by faith in Christ and we are filled with God’s Spirit as we choose to live life in the Spirit. We have the very same Spirit of God living in us! WE are born-again, empowered, and living for Jesus! Romans 8:5 (NIV), “Those who live according to the flesh have their minds set on what the flesh desires; but those who live in accordance with the Spirit have their minds set on what the Spirit desires.”
Let us continue to surrender daily to the presence of the Holy Spirit in us. Let us give control of our lives to the Spirit and experience new life, peace, and living-rightly for God, our Savior. So be it.
But the Advocate, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you all things and will remind you of everything I have said to you.