The Story of God

I can't wait until January. Hope Church will spend January and February working through "The Story of God" (modified from http://www.somacommunities.org/blogs/story-of-god/) and follow God's story from Creation to Christ. This past summer, I went through this material as part of an English Camp in Estonia. The stories were all very familiar yet I walked away very challenged (http://cup4hope.blogspot.com/2009/07/god.html). I am praying that God will use this series in great ways at Hope. I anticipate this series challenging those of us who are familiar with these stories and see it as an opportunity for people who are interested in God and not currently a part of Hope to come and hear God's story for the first time.

Zach

For the past three weeks Zach has been at school for 2 days, had 2 days of break, and 11 days home sick.  He and Jen have probably spent more time at doctors offices than any other place and there are still no satifying answers.  It is really frustrating!

It is clear something is wrong (vision changes, nausia, lack of energy) and yet all these test keep coming back without leading to answers (which is at least some good news).  It is clear something is wrong but without knowing what it is difficult to know what to do.  There is nothing specifically that can be fought.

Thank you for the many of you who have been praying for Zach.  We really appreciate it.  We look forward to how God will answer those prayers.