God’s media and message call us to: Jesus’ greatness. of our sins. Jesus’ promises. Applying God's Word to Life What is one of your favorite seeds? Why? What’s unique about it? What is so amazing about seeds in general? What makes the seeds of the gospel truly profound? How have you responded to God’s seed in the different seasons of your life? How about now? As you consider the past, the present, and the future, what is so amazing about Jesus and His work? What was your part in bringing about Jesus’ suffering and death? When have you felt convicted of your sins? How did you respond? What are some of the promises that are offered to us as a result of Jesus’ life, death, burial, and resurrection? How does Jesus’ life and ministry have significance to your life today? When did you take Jesus up on his promises? Do you still believe them today? How might the Lord want to involve you in a multi-media presentation of His goodness? How will you respond to God’s message to you today? Announcements Graduation Recognition Sunday: May 18 at both services. If you or your child are a high school graduate this year, check your email for a request for graduate information and a picture. If you did not receive the email, contact Vickie. We would like to honor the graduates that have attended Hope Community Church or youth group even if they are unable to attend Recognition Sunday. VBS Dates: Hope Community and First Baptist are teaming up again to provide an awesome VBS experience for 4 year olds at the time of VBS (note the age change from previous years) through entering 5th grade on June 23-26 from 9:00-11:30 a.m. at the First Baptist Church in Glenwood. The title this year is Wonder Junction by Answers in Genesis, with an old west theme. Registration will come out in May. Last Youth Group-Barsness Park Cookout: Meet at Barsness Park, East of the splashpad at 6:15 for burgers & brats, a lesson and fun game, worship and hiking. We will be done by 8:05. Save the Dates for Summer Fun: Thursday, June 5: Thursday Night on the Town at the Depot in Starbuck (we host) from 4:00-7:00p.m. Monday, June 23-Thursday, June 26: VBS at the First Baptist church in Glenwood (co-hosted by Hope Community) Wednesday, June 25: First Food, Fun & Friends at the Reidenbachs at 6:00 p.m. Thursday, July 10: Second Food, Fun & Friends at the Barsness Park at 6:00 p.m. Wednesday, August 13: Third Food, Fun & Friends and Baptism at the Starbuck City Park at 6:00 p.m. Sermon Based Small Group: Wednesdays at 6:45 p.m. at the Starbuck site. Attend when you are able.