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MEN WITH HOPE’S‘BEAST FEAST’ MAKES A BIG SPLASH

Sebastian Boling ready for

splash down in the dunk tank at

the 2014 Beast Feast

T he Men with Hope Beast

Feast made a huge

splash this year with a

boat load of pulled

pork, an increase of 30 men over

last years number, for a total 70

men, 300 gallons of dunking fun,

and a $100 donation to the Niles

Pregnancy Care Center.

The afternoon started with a

prayer and a request for Pastor

Mike to get into the dunk tank.

After Pastor Mike raised an

eyebrow and offered simple

silence, the message was

received and the fun began.

The Beast Feast committee got

the afternoon in high gear by

serving up the delicious pulled

pork, masterfully smoked by

Joe Ferguson, Jr.

A huge thanks to Joe for donating

his time and efforts and helping to

make this years Beast Feast such

a big success. Sebastian Boling

climbed into the hot seat of the

FOP dunk tank (Thank you F.O.P.)

and began taunting the would be

dunkers. It took about five

minutes before a ball hit its mark

and splash down occurred.

A soaked Boling said the “water

was fine and who would take the

next five minutes to hit the

target.” ...and the taunting

continued. Pastor Monte was next

in the hot seat and took his share

of dunking. Dunk tank donations

raised $100 which went to the

Pregnancy Care Center.

Men of Hope, be sure to look out

for future events and make plans

to attend next years Beast Feast.

The Men with Hope leadership

team is in the process of planning

next years schedule of events.

Check out the great lineup of

Men’s Bible Study’s this fall with

several weekly offerings. For

more information on Men with

Hope, contact Randy Stevens or

any of the Men’s Leadership

team.

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The Niles-Buchanan Relay For Life was once again a great success,

registering 31 teams with 334 participants. The event, held on July 19th

and 20th, raised a total of $71,643.66 for the American Cancer Society.

Hope Community Church had a strong presence at the event and

provided delicious food and cool beverages for the crowd. This year’s

Relay was opened in prayer by our very own Pastor Mike and this was

the first time the Niles-Buchanan Relay was opened in prayer. Praise God! One of the best parts of the

weekend was that God’s presence was felt all over the Niles High School track. Team Hope was

recognized for all that we do at the Relay, and we won the honor of winning the "Best T-Shirt". Hope also

earned the Platinum Award by raising $8,253.63. A great big THANK YOU to everyone who participated

in this year’s event and helped to show our community God's love.

The Women of Hope will have two options for Bible study this fall, “Children of the Day" by Beth Moore. During this

nine week study of I and II Thessalonians, you'll learn how to let go of past mistakes and discover your

circumstances are not coincidental - God's timing is impeccable! Whether you're facing family crises, medical

diagnoses, relationship troubles, doubts, or fears, you'll come away encouraged that even though it may not feel

that way, you are exactly where Christ wants you to be! This study meets on Monday nights at 6:30pm, Tuesday

nights at 6:45 pm and Wednesday afternoons at 1:00pm beginning September 22/23/24. Plan on five days of

homework each week. The cost of the participant's guide is $16.00. Sign up today at the Connection Center.

"1 & 2 Thessalonians: How Can I Be Sure?" When you are suffering, do you wonder if God has forgotten you? Would

you like to be sure that your life is pleasing to the Lord? At times we all feel anxious and insecure about life - and

about our faith. The Thessalonians were asking these questions, and Paul wrote 1 & 2 Thessalonians to help them

find assurance. They can help you be certain as well. This traditional study meets on Tuesday nights at 6:45pm. The

cost of the participant's guide is $6.00. Sign up today at the Connection Center.

Women of Hope Bible Study’s

Relay For Life

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Prime Timers is for anyone

who is 50 years of age or

older. Prime Timers meet

the first Sunday of each

month after the 10:30am

service for a potluck in the

coffee fellowship room.

Men's Breakfast

Summer break

is over, it’s time for biscuits n

Gravy...9/20

Hope Community Church

2390 Lake Street

Niles, MI 49120

Phone: 269.684.2770

Fax: 269.684.8280

E-mail: hopeofniles@hopeofniles.com

Where there is life, there is Hope

Check Hope out on the Web

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Our StaffOur StaffOur Staff

Michael T. Smith, Senior Pastor

Monte Brunner, Associate Pastor

Sheryl Blake, Family Life Director

Kelly Robison, Executive Assistant

Kristi Craig, Administrative Assistant

Jim Blake, Director of Worship*

Ronald Smith, Minister of Visitation* *Volunteer Staff

Are you looking for a way to make a difference in the lives of others or change your own life? Not

sure what to do? Contact the church office and schedule a time to take a spiritual gifts inventory.

This is a great opportunity to find out where you can serve the Lord and others most effectively.

Service Times:

Saturday 6pm

Sunday 9am & 10:30am

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Women’s Fest Update

Over the past 11 years we have had some fantastic guest speakers, and have provided

workshops in just about every topic imaginable from crafting to spiritual growth. Each year

a dedicated group of women have poured their heart and soul into the planning of this event

and we hope that those of you who have attended this special day in the past were blessed

and refreshed. Women’s Fest, as we have known it, needs a face lift. As our church grows

and is expanding in new directions, the Women’s Fest Committee also sees the need for

something different for the women of Hope. It was not an easy decision for the committee to

make, nor was it made lightly or hastily. We realize that this event has run its course and it is

time to bid farewell to Women’s Fest. We know God has a better plan in mind! With that

said, there will be no Women’s Fest 2014! We are working on ideas and plans for 2015 and

we’d love to hear your suggestions or ideas. Most importantly of all, we need you all to pray