By God’s grace, may it be said, “We’ve become: to the saints on mission.” in our risks for God’s message.” in the gospel ministry.” support for God’s family.” Applying God's Word to Life Who would make your top 28 list of people who’ve had an impact on you, your church, and God’s gospel work among us? 2)What makes a person worthy of mention in your book? 3)What are some of the ways we can be helpful to God’s people in a way that can make a difference for eternity? 4)What are some of the stories of sacrifices that others have made that inspire us all to surrender more fully to God’s work thru us? 5)What does it look like to be a hard worker in your vocation or in your favorite recreation? 6)What are some of the ways we can break a “holy sweat” for Jesus in our local ministries? 7)How has the grace and truth of Jesus expanded your support network? Who have you connected to on a heart-level for Him? 8)Who around you needs a brother, sister, mother or father figure to enter their story and help them finish this chapter well? 9)What does God want to change today, so that the final word that is said of you is, “Well done, good and faithful servant.”? Announcements Compelled Sunday: Next Sunday, October 27 we will have an update on the Compelled ministry in place of the sermon and will give people an opportunity to give an offering for this ministry. Member Directory Update: Our member directory is long overdue for an update. Please help us do this. There is an attachment of the current directory in the weekly email and there are two copies at each site. Please find your name and update any information including adding or subtracting family members. You may write it on the directory or use the email link to send updates. If you do not see your name, please send us your information or write it on a back of a sheet in the directory. Also, please email or text Vickie updated pictures if needed. They must fit in the small box, so small head shots only (they can be edited out of a picture). Thank you Pastor Kelly!! We want to thank Pastor Kelly for all he does for Hope Community Church and the Minnewaska Area! We appreciate you and your family!! Safe Families Volunteer Training: Sunday, October 27, 1:00-4:00 p.m. at Church in the Pines, Alexandria. See the flyer on the welcome table for more details. Congratulations to Ethen and Kiana Schoen on the Birth of their Son! Roman Robert was born on Thursday, October 10 at 4:13 p.m. He weighed 7 lbs 2oz and was 19.25 inches long. Congratulations to Gary and Deneall Blok on the Birth of their Daughter! Jane Cecelia was born October 15 at 8:50pm. She weighed 9 lbs 2 oz and was 21 1/4 inches long. Women's Prayer Brunch: Saturday, October 26 at 10:00 a.m. at Melissa Wolf’s home (24365 County Road 23, Glenwood). All women are invited for a time of food, fellowship and prayer. RSVP to Melissa by text or call at 320-815-5612. Youth Group: for grades 5-12. Meet from 6:40-8:05 p.m. at Central Square gym with games, music, message, and small groups. Sermon Based Small Group: Wednesdays at 6:45 p.m. at the Starbuck site. Attend when you are able.