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            Staff Blogs
            Frank 
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            Worship Times
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           08/29/2010     
              Unwholesome Talk     
           Kevin White       
   
           08/22/2010     
               Stealing     
           Frank Chiapperino
       
   
           08/15/2010     
               Anger     
           Frank Chiapperino
       
   
           08/08/2010     
              Truth Telling     
           Frank Chiapperino
       
   
           08/01/2010     
           New Me - New Attitude     
           Frank Chiapperino
       
       
            

 
           07/25/2010    
           Desperate Jobs     
           Frank Chiapperino   
        
            07/18/2010     
            Desperate Parenting*     
            Frank Chiapperino   
        
            07/11/2010     
            Desperate Marriage     
            Frank Chiapperino
   
    
      
    
      07/04/2010
    
      Jesus Take the Wheel
    
      Frank Chiapperino

  
    
      06/27/2010
    
      This Little Light of Mine
    
      Ric Rozsa

  
    
      06/20/2010
    
      Backwards
    
      Frank Chiapperino

  
    
      06/13/2010
    
      Cowboy Casanova*
    
      Frank Chiapperino

  
    
      
    
      06/06/2010
    
      Watch for Flying Cows 
    
      Todd Looney 

  
    
      05/30/2010
    
      U-Turn
    
      Frank Chiapperino 

  
    
      05/23/2010
    
      Dead End 

    
      Frank Chiapperino 

  
    
      05/16/2010 

    
      Merge 

    
      Frank Chiapperino 

  
    
      05/09/2010 

    
      No Parking 

    
      Frank Chiapperino 

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<title>zip it - Zip It</title>
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 When you make the decision to become a Christian things should begin to change.  We need to learn to take control of our old self and &quot;zip it&quot;.  It is not an easy task but with God&#39;s help and direction we can have a new life that starts with a new mind, and a new attitude.  Join us as we jump into Ephesians 4 to discover how God wants to help us ZIP IT.

August 1st:  New Me - New Attitude

August 8th:   Truth Telling

August 15th:  Anger

August 22nd:  Stealing

August 29th:  Unwholesome Talk 
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            Welcome to Hope Summit 
            Christian Church. We hope you enjoy our website and get an idea of 
            what Hope Summit is about. No matter where you are or what season of 
            life you are in, you are welcome here.
            Hope Summit Christian 
            Church is located in Rochester, Minnesota at 1315, 6th Avenue 
            Southeast. We are excited to be a part of what is happening in 
            Rochester and hope you will 
        visit!
      
    
      
        
        
          
             
            Staff Blogs
            Frank 
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            Ric Rozsa 
             
            
            
            
             
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      Hope Summit Christian Church | 1315 6th Ave SE, Rochester, MN 55904 | 507-288-3293
 
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<title> - Main Test</title>
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            Welcome to Hope Summit 
            Christian Church. We hope you enjoy our website and get an idea of 
            what Hope Summit is about. No matter where you are or what season of 
            life you are in, you are welcome here.
            Hope Summit Christian 
            Church is located in Rochester, Minnesota at 1315, 6th Avenue 
            Southeast. We are excited to be a part of what is happening in 
            Rochester and hope you will 
        visit!
      
    
      
        
        
          
             
            Staff Blogs
            Frank 
            Chiapperino
            Ric Rozsa 
             
            
            
            
             
            Worship Times
            Sundays at:
            9:00am &amp; 10:45am
             
            
            
            
             
            
            
                
            

  
      


  
  
    
      Hope Summit Christian Church | 1315 6th Ave SE, Rochester, MN 55904 | 507-288-3293
 
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You will be directed to the 
 new MOPS home  
 in just a moment.  


If you&#39;re a mother of preschoolers, you&#39;ve got your hands full. We know how you feel…and we&#39;re here to help! 

Mothering changes everything. That&#39;s why MOPS (Mother of Preschoolers) wants to help you be the best parent possible. A MOPS Group is a special place you can come, just as you are, to be refreshed and inspired. You&#39;ll make new friendships and discover smart approaches to tackling the challenges of motherhood.  

Join us for MOPS at Hope Summit for… Teaching Discussion Creative Projects and Presentations Community 

MOPS is for ALL mothers with children from birth through kindergarten. Child care is provided! 

The first meeting for the 2009-10 MOPS year will be Thursday, September 24 from 9:15-11:15am. Hope Summit MOPS will meet the second and fourth Thursdays of the month through May 13, 2010. Registration forms are available below for the 2009-10 MOPS year. 

For more information on Hope Summit MOPS, see our 2009-10 Brochure or contact Judith for more information ( email  or phone 288-3293). 

Register Now 
Please print and fill out the registration forms, and return to Hope Summit Christian Church. 
Mom&#39;s Registration Form * 
Moppet&#39;s Registration Form (for children) * 

For more information on MOPS International, visit  www.MOPS.org  



*You will need Adobe PDF Reader to view the MOPS Brochure. If you do not have Adobe Reader, get it here. It is a free download. </description>
<pubDate>Fri, 23 Jul 2010 06:27:25  MST</pubDate>
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<title>Desperate Households - Desperate Households</title>
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Maintaining the appearance of a perfect marriage, perfect children, or the perfect job can make for desperate times. No one can keep it up for long, mainly because we&#39;re all far from perfect. At Hope Summit, we get that. We&#39;re beginning a sermon series to examine what the Bible has to say about taking our families from &quot;desperate&quot; to &quot;dynamic&quot; and to focus on what really matters in life. Why put energy into a better appearance when you can put it into a better family?



 

July 11 - Desperate Marriage 


July 18 - Desperate Parenting 


July 25 - Desperate Jobs 
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<title>Frank Chiapperino - Senior Pastor - Staff</title>
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Frank&#39;s greatest joy is helping people: to deepen their connection to God, discover timeless truths from the Bible, and reach their full potential. He&#39;s a graduate of Valley Forge Christian College and has served in various leadership roles in rapidly growing churches since 1994.


Frank and his wife Shelli have been married since 1995 and they have two boys and a cat (that is just way too friendly).  They moved to Rochester, MN in the summer of 2010 to become part of the Hope Summit family and lead the church through a new phase of ministry. To learn more about frank you can visit his website: FrankChiapperino.com</description>
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&#8220;Transforming lives into Christ-like disciples&#8221;
Colossians 1:28 says, &#8220;We proclaim him, admonishing and teaching everyone with all wisdom, so that we may present everyone perfect in Christ.&#8221; This verse gives the Biblical basis for the purpose of the Adult Ministries at the Hope Summit Christian Church. Simply stated, the purpose of the Adult Ministry is &#8220;to provide opportunities that will guide people on their spiritual journey, transforming their lives into Christ-like disciples.&#8221; God wants every believer to develop the character of Christ. The ultimate goal of a disciple is to become like Jesus. 
Adult Ministry focuses in these four areas to fulfill its purpose:
Weekend and weekday Adult Bible FellowshipsLife GroupsLife Development Classes or seminars on prayer, parenting, stewardship, marriage enrichment, etc


Each of these areas aim at a different target of a balanced program of discipleship:
Know the Word of God (Knowledge)
Have the Mind of Christ (Perspective)
Have the Heart of God (Conviction)
Do all to the Glory of God (Skill)
Have the Character of God (Character)
The Adult Bible Fellowship classes target &#8220;Knowledge&#8221; and &#8220;Perspective.&#8221; 
Life Development Classes or seminars target &#8220;Skills&#8221; development.
Small Groups target &#8220;Character&#8221; and incorporate all five of the purposes of the church in their structure (Worship, Fellowship, Discipleship, Ministry, and Evangelism). </description>
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Man of Constant Sorrows from Ric Rozsa on Vimeo.</description>
<pubDate>Mon, 14 Jun 2010 10:16:20  MST</pubDate>
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When you read through the pages of the Apostle Paul&#39;s letter to the church in Corinth (1 Corinthians), you begin to wonder if you&#39;re reading the lyrics to a country music song - there&#39;s always someone fighting, drinking, and cheating on somebody. 

So Paul shot off a letter we call 1 Corinthians, challenging them point by point to change their ways. Their immoral choices were beyond anything we read about anywhere else in New Testament! Paul essentially awarded them with what could be called the &quot;CMT Awards&quot; - The Corinthian Moral Troubles Awards. 



June 13th - Casanova Cowboy




June 20th - Backwards




June 27th - This Little Light of Mine




July 4th    - Jesus Take The Wheel</description>
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Joe CachiarasWinn CradicTim GriceLars JohnsonDavid KellStan LarsonDan RectorRick Walston

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<title>Wave - Wave Test</title>
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Waves



Waves



 google.load(&quot;wave&quot;, &quot;1&quot;); google.setOnLoadCallback(function() { new google.wave.WavePanel({target: document.getElementById(&quot;waveframe&quot;)}).loadWave(&quot;googlewave.com!w+ba8TsI2QE&quot;);}); 
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<pubDate>Tue, 25 May 2010 08:49:54  MST</pubDate>
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<title>I'm New to HSCC - I'm New to HSCC</title>
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Here is what you can expect at Hope Summit

Children&#39;s Ministry

Student Ministry

Adult Ministry

Arts Ministry 
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<pubDate>Tue, 18 May 2010 06:18:37  MST</pubDate>
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Mark 12:28-34: . . . he asked [Jesus], &quot;Which commandment is the first of all?&quot; Jesus answered, &quot;The first is, Hear, O Israel: the Lord our God, the Lord is one; you shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with your entire mind, and with all your strength&quot;

A healthy and balanced worship lifestyle follows Jesus&#39; answer about the greatest commandments. We must love God and others this way...with all our ...Heart (our choices)...Mind (our thoughts)...Soul (our feelings and emotions)...Strength (our body i.e. our actions) 

To find a balance in our worship services we always ask these questions:  Was our heart convicted? Was there a call to change? Was the mind engaged? Was there an opportunity for our intellect to be stretched? Was the soul inspired? Was there ample opportunity for an outflow of our emotions and expressions of gratitude to God Was our strength challenged? Did we physically express our worship and honor of God

The Five P&#39;s of the Hope Summit&#39;s Worship Ministry
&#8226;    Prayerful:     I will prepare for my ministry by maintaining my personal relationship with   Jesus Christ. I will also support the worship ministry by prayer for the church, the worship team and individuals I will be working with
&#8226;   Purposeful:  I will cooperate with all other ministries of the church for the common good and purpose of the whole body of Christ.
&#8226;   Passionate: I will bring God my best offering of worship and praise.
&#8226;   Perpetual:    I will seek personal growth and education opportunities by attending workshops, classes, and reading articles provided by the worship ministry and team leaders.
&#8226;   Prepared:     I will attend scheduled team rehearsals for team development. I will continue to develop my gifts and talents, (personal rehearsal time)
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Sunday 9:00 AM Contemporary (Auditorium)

New worship songs, choruses and hymns are sung with a full worship band (drums guitars, and keyboards) and vocal team leading. Unique combination of instrumentation and vocals are used to bring a God honoring and uplifting worship service for all ages. 
10:45 AM Contemporary (Auditorium) 

New worship songs, choruses and hymns are sung with a full worship band (drums guitars, and keyboards) and vocal team leading. Unique combination of instrumentation and vocals are used to bring a God honoring and uplifting worship service for all ages. 


Dramas, Videos and multimedia will be used in all of our worship services. </description>
<pubDate>Mon, 17 May 2010 21:14:53  MST</pubDate>
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The worship teams at Hope Summit are comprised of individual teams, each with a specific focus.  Together, these teams help create a dynamic and powerful worship experience to bring Honor and Glory to God the Father and His Son Jesus Christ through the power of His Holy Spirit.

The teams are listed below.  A brief description and information on how to join is included.  If you have any questions about the worship teams at Hope Summit, please e-mail Ric Rozsa

Worship Team Planning site</description>
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Hope Summit believes in the importance of gathering together in a corporate worship setting to encourage and build up each other. New and old Hymns, Modern praise songs and Choruses are all used to lead all worshipers before the Throne of Christ each week.  Many forms of the arts are used such as dramas, special solo and ensemble musical arrangements, testimonies, dramatic Scripture readings, and the creative use of multimedia production.  All are used to bring honor and glory to God the Father and His Son Jesus Christ through the power of His Holy Spirit. 

Mark 12:28-34: . . . he asked [Jesus], &quot;Which commandment is the first of all?&quot; Jesus answered, &quot;The first is, Hear, O Israel: the Lord our God, the Lord is one; you shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with your entire mind, and with all your strength&quot;

A healthy and balanced worship lifestyle follows Jesus&#39; answer about the greatest commandments. We must love God and others this way...with all our ...Heart (our choices)...Mind (our thoughts)...Soul (our feelings and emotions)...Strength (our body i.e. our actions) 

To find a balance in our worship services we always ask these questions:  Was our heart convicted? Was there a call to change? Was the mind engaged? Was there an opportunity for our intellect to be stretched? Was the soul inspired? Was there ample opportunity for an outflow of our emotions and expressions of gratitude to God Was our strength challenged? Did we physically express our worship and honor of God

Therefore, I urge you, brothers, in view of God&#39;s mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God-this is your spiritual act of worship. Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God&#39;s will is--His good, pleasing and perfect will&quot;. Romans 12:1-2 (NIV)

&quot;Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom, and as you sing psalms, hymns and spiritual songs with gratitude in your hearts to God. And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.&quot; Colossians 3:16-17 </description>
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HSCC has many opportunities for you to be involved in a ministry. Please contact any one of the people below to receive additional information about that ministry and how to get involved.

Worship 
Worship Team 
Ric Rozsa, 288-3293 rrozsa@hopesummitcc.com
The worship teams at Hope Summit are comprised of individual teams, each with a specific focus.  Together, these teams help create a dynamic and powerful worship experience to bring Honor and Glory to God the Father and His Son Jesus Christ through the power of His Holy Spirit.  If you&#39;re interested in being a part of any of the following teams, please contact our worship pastor, Ric Rozsa. 
Praise Team Singers Praise Band Drama Team Production Team Sound and Technology Team 

First Impressions: 
Barb and Skylar Ackland, 252-1883 backland@hopesummitcc.com
The First Impressions Team volunteers are the warm, friendly faces you see at worship services greeting guests and members, helping with seating, passing out bulletins, providing information about adult class times and places, and serving communion. The First Impressions Team is open to members as well as regular attendees that are looking to get involved. 

Connections Team: 
Winn and Betsy Cradic, 292-9238 wbcradic@yahoo.com 
The Connections Team is designed to get our new attendees, as well as existing members, plugged in to small groups and/or other areas of ministry.

Communion Preparation: 
Communion preparation includes preparing juice and bread trays for the Saturday evening worship practice, the traditional and contemporary Sunday morning worship services and the Sunday morning Lahu worship service. 

Coffee &amp; Cookies: 
Our ministry welcomes members and guests to our Sunday morning services by providing coffee and light refreshments. 
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DISCIPLESHIP 

Children&#39;s Ministry (birth - 5th grade): 
Judith Kirk, 288-3293 jkirk@hopesummitcc.comThe mission in Children&#39;s Ministry is to help children believe in, belong to, and become like Jesus.  The programs and events that are offered for babies through 5th Grade and their families are designed to fulfill this purpose.  

Student Body (6th grade through senior high): 
Todd Looney, 288-3293 tlooney@hopesummitcc.com
The mission of Student Body is to help students believe in, belong to, and become like Jesus Christ.  Through activities, events, and large and small groups, it is our intention to bring students from the community to the core in our ministry, chasing Christ all the way.

Life Groups (Small Group Ministry): 
Kevin White, 288-3293 kwhite@hopesummitcc.com LIFEgroups, small groups that meet off-campus in host homes, meet at various times throughout the week and serve a wide variety of different affinity groups including singles, women, men, Christian Motorcyclist, Young Couples, etc. On-going training and encouragement is available for leaders.  If you would like to host or lead a group that better fits your needs or schedule, please contact Kevin White for help and encouragement in starting a new group.

Adult Bible Fellowship: 
Kevin White, 288-3293 kwhite@hopesummitcc.com 
ABF classes meet on Sundays and serve the education and discipleship needs of those who are not able to connect with a LIFEgroup during the week.  Contact Kevin White with ideas and suggestions for class topics and potential teachers.  Back to Top  FELLOWSHIP  Men&#39;s Ministry: 
Dale Meyer, 288-1467 Dale.meyer@msn.com 
This group exists to encourage men to be godly leaders in their home and community.  For more info, please contact Dale Meyer. Women&#39;s Ministry: 
Church Office: 288-3293  info@hopesummitcc.comThis group encourages women through a variety of ministries (listed below). For more info, please contact the church office.Friend to Friend: 
Becky Carey, 287-9733 mbsjcarey@msn.com 
Friend to Friend is a ministry for women that meets the second Monday night of each month from 6:30-8:30 pm. The purpose of this ministry is to provide a place for women to be encouraged, build friendships and share in Christian fellowship.  Each month we have fellowship and a devotion, occasionally with a special speaker.  We also have craft projects and service projects that we do each year. Lois Circle: 
Dot Cachiaras, 289-0047 
Lois Circle is a Women&#39;s Fellowship group which meets monthly throughout the school year in both homes and the church building.  We take part in bible studies with occasional guest speakers, undertake a variety of outreach programs as well as provide financial support for a missionary in India.  Women take turns hosting, providing programs and refreshments. Sewers/Quilters: 
Irene Grice, 288-6554 or Julie Avery, 536-4067 
The Sewers/Quilters is open to women and children who would like to learn how to sew or are sewers.  Men are also welcome.  Occasionally a group trip to quilt stores is organized.  GEMS: 
Kevin White, 288-4563 kwhite@hopesummitcc.com
GEMS is a ministry of our senior members and friends of Hope Summit who are 55 or older.  The purpose of this ministry is to help meet the needs of this growing population through mutual encouragement and fellowship.  The purpose is primarily carried out through the Young at Heart Class, Planned Socials, Service Opportunities, Hospital and Home visits, and Care Callers.  Hospital Visitation: 
Dot Cachiaras, 289-0047 
Two volunteers are scheduled for each month of the year to visit and order flowers for patients in Rochester hospitals who are a part of our church family.  We hope to assure hospitalized patients and their families of the love, concern, and support of their church family. Communion Calling: 
Kevin White, 288-4563 kwhite@hopesummitcc.com   This ministry involves taking communion to individuals who are shut-in, in nursing homes, or in hospitals.  The rotating schedule includes Sunday afternoons for 1-3 hours.  Training and mentoring is available for growing believers who desire to serve God and people in a specialized way.   
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OUTREACH    L.I.N.K. Benevolence Ministry: 
Kevin White, 288-4563 kwhite@hopesummitcc.com   LINK (Loving Involvement, Neighborly Kindness) is a ministry of caring for those who are in need.  It oversees the financial decisions regarding the benevolent work of the church and encourages followers of Christ to serve others by creating opportunities for group volunteerism as well as responding to individual requests. Global Missions: 
Paul Larson, 281-2019 
The purpose of Global Missions is to nurture and grow Hope Summit&#39;s vision for missions and to provide oversight, encouragement and support to the missions, and missionaries, supported by HSCC.OASIS: 
Dale Meyer, 288-1467 Dale.meyer@msn.com 
The OASIS ministry focuses on the promotion, recruitment and execution of short term mission activities that serve locally, nationally and abroad.  The OASIS team actively seeks out new opportunities and ideas for short-term missions, provides coaching for teams and leaders, and encourages participation in this servanthood ministry.Kids Hope USA: 
Judith Kirk, 288-3293
Kids Hope USA is a mentoring ministry between HSCC and Ben Franklin Elementary.  Caring adults from Hope Summit are matched up with at-risk kids from Franklin.  Each adult meets with one child for one hour a week at the school during the school year. Servants&#39; Hands: 
Katie Reedy, 288-5512 
The purpose of Servants&#39; Hands is to meet some material needs of those in our church community and those we are trying to reach around us with unconditional love in ways such as meals when someone is sick, rides to and from church or bible study, clothing, groceries, house chores and yard chores.  Servants&#39; Hands is a great opportunity for families to serve together, teaching our kids how to serve others. In His Name - Food Distribution 
Kevin White, 288-3293 kwhite@hopesummitcc.com 
This food distribution ministry takes place on the 4th Saturday of each month.  Hope 
Summit serves as the host site for over 20 churches who are involved in this ministry.  We receive a truckload of food from a warehouse in the Twin Cities every 4th Saturday, and it arrives between 8:30 and 9:00.  Volunteers unload the truck and pack the boxes from 9:00-11:00 a.m.  People and churches pick up their boxes between 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.  For a nominal charge of $10 per box, people receive about $80 worth of food that includes a lot of fresh produce, dairy, bakery, canned goods, and some meat.  More volunteers are always welcome and needed.

ADMINISTRATION Website Team: 
Ric Rosza, 288-3293, Amos Avery, 536-4067, or Jeff Duncan, 281-2137 
The purpose of this team is to highlight ministries and programs taking place at HSCC, as well as keeping our church up to date with current activities and events.  As a part of this team, your knowledge of web design, html, flash, etc. is important but not required. Folders &amp; Stuffers: 
Mary Druga, 288-3293 mdruga@hopesummitcc.com
We have a very faithful group of people who help the secretary by coming in to fold bulletins every week.  They are also available on an occasional basis to help folding, stuffing and labeling envelopes for mailings. Maintenance Team: 
Dennis Gordon, 281-1189  The property and grounds ministry is a vital part of the church to help keep it running smoothly and in great working condition.  If you don&#39;t mind getting your hands dirty, you&#39;re just who we need on our team. Parish Nurse: 
Sharalyn Gordon, 281-1189 
This is a ministry for nurses to use their caring skills in helping those with physical and health needs in the church.  Please contact Sharalyn Gordon if you are a nurse interested in serving in this way. Special Events Team: 
Set-up and take-down crews for weddings, funerals, conferences, and other events are essential to a church this size.  With so many different events scheduled throughout each week, many hands are needed to have the rooms ready to use for our variety of activities.  If you&#39;re interested in serving in this area, please contact Steve. 
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     Sometimes life gets confusing, something disappoints us, people don&#39;t        meet our expectations, or we&#39;re just not happy with ourselves.  The        challenges life throws at us leaves us feeling like we need some        direction.  Join us for the next five weeks as we look at some of the        teachings of Jesus for some Road Signs.
May 9th  - No Parking (Frank Chiapperino)     

- Matt 25:14-28 (Parable of the Talents) 

May 16th -  Merge (Frank Chiapperino)      

- Luke 10:25-37 (Parable of the Good Samaritan)
 

May 23rd -  Dead End  (Frank Chiapperino)    

-Matthew 13 (Parable of the Sower)
 

May 30th -  U-Turn  (Frank Chiapperino)

              - Luke 15 (Parable of the lost coin, lost sheep, prodigal  son)

June 6th -  Watch for  Flying Cows (Todd Looney)  -  (Graduate Service)    

- (Baptism service following June 6th 10:45  service)</description>
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<title>Welcome to Hope Summit! - Welcome to Hope</title>
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We are excited about your interest in our community of faith!
We want you to know up front that we are not a perfect church because we are made up of imperfect people.  The good news is, God loves imperfect people, and we love imperfect people.  That&#39;s what makes Hope Summit a great place for you and you&#39;re family.  You&#39;re welcome to join us just as you are. 

We are trying our best to be the kind of church that God wants us to be.  Our mission is simple, To help people far from God become fully devoted followers of Jesus.  What we do isn&#39;t about how fancy our facility is, how many programs we offer, or how we dress on Sunday… it&#39;s about people.

So whether you&#39;re someone who&#39;s just starting to ask questions about God, or a committed Christian who wants to sink the roots of your faith even deeper, you can find a home here at Hope Summit Christian Church.</description>
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<title>Todd Looney - Student Body Pastor - Staff</title>
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Todd has been in youth ministry for 13 years. He started at Boys Town in Omaha, Nebraska, working with at-risk youth. Previously, before coming to Rochester to work at HSCC, Todd worked for 11 years at Knollwood Christian Church in St. Louis Park. 

Todd&#39;s interests include deer hunting and Nebraska Corn Husker Football. 

 Email Todd</description>
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<title>Mary Druga - Administrative Assistant - Staff</title>
<link>http://www.hopesummitcc.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&amp;id=9</link>
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Mary began working at HSCC as the Kids Hope Director in 1997 and then became our Secretary in 2000. Mary is married to Joe and she has four grown children and four grandchildren.

Email Mary</description>
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<title>Ric Rozsa - Worship Pastor - Staff</title>
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Ric and Melissa have two children Lindsey and Alec.  They have one basset hound, Abbey and a cat named Cosie.  Ric received his Bachelor of Theology and Biblical Studies degree along with a General Ministry Major from Crossroads College. 

Ric has a passion for music and has served in the leadership of the worship ministry at Hope Summit since 1990 as a volunteer. He was hired as the fulltime worship pastor in 2003. He has also been director of Soulcraft ministries, a traveling outreach ministry since 1995. 

Ric says, &quot;I consider it a privilege and an honor to be serving as your Worship Pastor at Hope Summit.  I love HSCC and am committed to serving here.  I am so excited to see what God has in store for us as a Body of Christ totally surrendered to Him!  My prayer is I will be used by God to help us be an Authentic Biblical Community of worshipers.&quot; 

Email Ric</description>
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<title>Kevin White - Adult Ministries Pastor - Staff</title>
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Kevin is a 1979 graduate of Crossroads College. He received his Master of Arts in Theological Studies from Bethel Seminary in 1991 with a concentration in Pastoral Care and Counseling. Kevin has more than 25 years of ministry experience. He has a passion to serve God by using his experiences, giftedness, and skills to challenge people of all ages to discover their ministry and fulfill God&#39;s calling in their lives.

Kevin and his wife Bonnie met at MBC and were married in August of 1978. The Lord has blessed Bonnie and Kevin with three sons. Timmy, Bryan, and Andy have brought immeasurable joy to their family. 

Timmy died of a rare form of cancer in 1989 at the age of 6. Bryan graduated from Crossroads College in 2006 with a degree in Youth and Family Ministry. Andy is attending Northwestern College in the Twin Cities.

Email Kevin </description>
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<title>Judith Kirk - Children's Pastor - Staff</title>
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Judith comes from the beautiful country of New Zealand.  She has lived in the U.S.A. for the last eighteen years.  Judith is married to Steve and they have one child Josiah; who is a wonderful gift from God.  In 1991 Judith graduated from Crossroads College with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Christian Education and Bible, with a Counseling minor.  Judith&#39;s passion is that every child know how much God loves them and that they would choose to follow Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior.

It is our desire in our Children&#39;s Ministry to support and encourage families in their efforts to provide a spiritual foundation for their children.  Our children are precious to us and we want to provide a safe and secure place where children can learn and experience God&#39;s love whenever they come to church.

Email Judith</description>
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<title>Our Beliefs - Our Beliefs</title>
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As a non-denominational, independent Christian church we unite people from all denominational backgrounds. This is a great strength of our church, but it can also pose somewhat of a challenge: what are the essentials that everyone must believe? Faithful, Bible-believing Christians can disagree over dozens of issues. Below you&#39;ll find what we believe are the essentials of the Christian faith agreed upon unanimously throughout 2,000 years of church history. While people may disagree upon finer points of theology, we think every Christian can and should agree on the following:

We believe in one God, Creator and Sustainer of the universe, who eternally exists in three persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit (Genesis 1:1; John 1:1-3; 14:6-20).

 We believe that Jesus Christ is the one and only Son of God who was born of a virgin, lived a sinless life, died for our sins, arose from the dead and now reigns with God in heaven. (John 3:16; 1 Corinthians 15:1-8).

 We believe that the Holy Spirit is a gift from God to empower believers to live the Christian life (John 16:5-10; Acts 2:38; Romans 8:1-17; 1 Corinthians 12).

 We believe that the Bible is the inspired word of God (2 Timothy 3:16-17).

 We believe that every person has worth as a creation of God, but all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God (Genesis 1:26,27; 3:1-3; Romans 3:23).

 We believe that forgiveness of sins and eternal life are available to those who place their faith in Jesus Christ (John 3:16; Romans 5:1; Ephesians 2:8-9).

 We believe that faith in Christ is expressed by believing in Jesus Christ, repenting of your sins, confessing Christ as Savior and Lord, and being baptized by immersion into Christ (Acts 2:38; Acts 16:31; Romans 10:9; Galatians 3:25-27; 1 Peter 2:20-21).

 We believe that it is essential to live a committed Christian life after accepting God&#39;s gift of salvation (Romans 6:1-14; Ephesians 5:1-21; Colossians 3:1-17).

 We believe that the Church is the body of Christ on earth, empowered by the Holy Spirit and exists to exalt God, evangelize the lost, and encourage, edify, and equip the saved (Matthew 28:19-20; Acts 2:36-47).

 We believe that Jesus Christ will one day return to gather those who followed Him to their eternal destiny in heaven and to condemn those who did not follow Him to their eternal destiny in hell (1 Thessalonians 4:13-18).

 

Please Note:  There are many other bible passages that could be referenced for each belief.  This is not meant to be an exhaustive list of references.

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<title>Our Mission - Our Mission</title>
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Helping people far from God become fully devoted followers of Jesus.

After His resurrection, Jesus met with His eleven main disciples to give them His last minute instructions.  He was going to leave soon to go be with His Father in heaven and wanted His followers to know what they were to do while He was gone.  He said to them, &quot;. . . go and make disciples in all the nations, baptizing them into the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and then teach these new disciples to obey all the commands I have given you; and be sure of this-that I am with you always, even to the end of the world&quot; (Mt 28:19-20).  Jesus wanted His disciples to share His message of hope with as many people as possible.  This hope could be experienced when people believed in Jesus (Jn 3:16) and lived the way that He lived (Jn 15:5-8).  This mission is still the mission of the church today!

 





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<pubDate>Sat, 15 May 2010 18:05:43  MST</pubDate>
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<title>What to Expect - What to Expect</title>
<link>http://www.hopesummitcc.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&amp;id=49</link>
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At Hope Summit we do our best to create a fun, safe and engaging environment. Each weekend, you can expect...

● Welcoming hospitality - HSCC is open to everyone, and will make sure that our guests are warmly welcomed and feel comfortable and relaxed.

● Inspiring music - HSCC has a live band that plays in a style that is energizing, and current. 

● Creative use of multi-media - HSCC communicates to our visual culture in creative and engaging ways.

● Relevant Bible teaching - Our teachers are dedicated to teaching and preaching the Bible in creative ways so that each person can understand and be able to apply it&#39;s teachings to our daily lives. 

● Sharing Communion Each Week - HSCC participates in The Lord&#39;s Supper (Communion) each week.  You do not have to be a member of our church to take part.

● Casual dress - at HSCC dress for comfort, you&#39;ll see people in jeans every weekend.  

● Coffee- Come early and enjoy a cup of coffee and some goodies.

● Safe supervision of children - HSCC ensures that all children and youth workers are trained and screened to protect those entrusted to their care and supervision.  We love kids and we want the best for them!

● Free Gift - On your first visit to Hope Summit, drop by the Guest Center in the back of the Auditorium and pick up a free gift.</description>
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<title>Donkey Tales - Donkey Tales</title>
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                       The Nondenominational Christian
Children&#39;s Choir        presents       
&quot;Donkey Tales&quot;       
Sunday, May 16        at 3:00 p.m.
Hope Summit Christian Church       
Come to hear the full musical stories of Balaam&#39;s        donkey, the Good Samaritan, and Jesus riding into Jerusalem. This choir        performed for our services in March and includes the talented HSCC        singers Emily Vold
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      Welcome to 
Hope Summit&#39;s 
      Children&#39;s Ministry. 
      Hi, my name is Judith and I want to welcome you to the 
      Children&#39;s Ministry at Hope Summit Christian Church. 
      We believe children are an incredible gift from God and it 
      is a privilege for us to share in their lives as they grow and become all 
      that God intended for them to be. 
      We are excited about the opportunity to encourage and 
      support families as they discover God&#39;s best for them. 
      I invite your family to join us! 
      

Judith Kirk 
Children&#39;s Pastor 
    
      Weekend Services 
      
(Children&#39;s Ministry) 
Sunday 9:00 &amp; 10:45am 

The 
      weekend services are designed to teach our children biblical truths in a 
      relevant and creative way and give them an opportunity to worship. 
      


      More weekend service info here 
      


      
      

      

Midweek Ministry 
Wednesday Evening 
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<title>Hope2Offer Campaign - Hope2Offer Campaign</title>
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(as of May 1, 2010) 

Amount Given 2007-2009: 
Amount Pledged in 2010: 
Amount Given in 2010:

48th Street Loan Balance:   $551,425.00 
$72,420.00 
$28,371.00

$464,700.00 


Welcome to Hope2Offer! 

Hope Summit Christian Church has embarked on an exciting journey.  It&#39;s a journey of a lifetime.  It&#39;s a journey that began when the church began some fifty years ago and will continue until Jesus returns in glory.  Our part begins now as we consciously choose to live a life of purpose-to help as many people as possible BELIEVE in, BELONG to, and BECOME like Jesus.

The Hope2Offer Campaign is another step on this journey.  As we grow our faith and grow our church we need to continue to grow our facility.  This change, while difficult, is ultimately a gift from God.  More than a journey of commitment, giving and stewardship, Hope2Offer is truly a journey of spiritual growth.

Thank you for being part of our journey at Hope Summit Christian Church.  We sincerely pray that Jesus Christ will be glorified in all that we do as we grow and continue to share with the world the HOPE He has to OFFER.

&quot;May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.&quot; (Romans 15:13)


Information Regarding the H2O Campaign and New Site Selection 
July 2009 H2O Campaign Status Letter FAQ - Frequently asked questions from the congregational information meetings. Fact Sheet - The What, Why and How of the Hope2Offer Campaign.Capital Campaign Summary Report - Summary Report of the Capital Campaign Task Force.Site Selection Committee - Summary Report of the Site Selection Task Force.

 If you have questions or would like more information, please contact: David Kell or Rick Walston </description>
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<title>Notice of Congregational Vote - Congregational Vote</title>
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Dear Church Family, 

This letter is written to inform you that the elders of Hope Summit have elected to submit to the congregation for confirmation the nomination of Frank Chiapperino to fill the position of Lead Pastor at the church. 

We see tremendous potential in the merger of Frank&#39;s abilities with our staff and congregation. He has a compelling motivation to introduce lost people to Jesus, then disciple them into mature Christ followers. We want to bring Frank here as a member of our team, to provide leadership to our staff as well as training, motivation and enthusiasm to our people. We hope and pray that this will be a turning point - not only for Hope Summit Christian Church, but also for the Rochester community. 

Frank has agreed to accept the call, and pending your approval, is planning on starting his ministry at Hope Summit on May 9th. The congregation will be voting this Sunday March 28th, 2010 to confirm his nomination. You may vote at any one of the 3 Sunday services - 9AM, 10:45 AM and 6:15PM (Encounter). A 2/3 positive confirmation by those present and casting ballots is required in order for the church to officially extend the call to Frank as our Lead Pastor. 

Our by-laws state that all active members 16 years of age and older are eligible to vote. An active member is defined as someone who has been a member in good standing for 6 months prior to the vote. You must be physically present to vote as neither proxy or absentee voting is permitted. The vote will be taken by secret ballot and will be a simple yes or no vote. 

We encourage all of you to participate in the vote this Sunday, and ask that you spend time in prayer and meditation while making your decision. A brief biographical sketch of Frank follows. You may also access the church website and view Frank&#39;s written answers to the interview team&#39;s advanced questions (http://tinyurl.com/hopesummitfrank). Frank also has a personal web-site you can access to learn more about him at (http://www.techpastor.net).

In Christ, 

The Elders of Hope Summit:

Winn Cradic, Rick Walston, Stan Larson, Tim Grice, Joe Cachiaras, Amos Avery, Dan Rector, Darrin Peterson, Lars Johnson, David Kell

Brief Biographical sketch of Frank ChiapperinoGrew up in New York. Fourth generation Christian. Spiritual gifts are teaching, administration and leadership. Married for 14 years to Shelli. Two sons, Michael &amp; Anthony ages 4 &amp; 2. Spent four years in United States Air Force. B.S. in Bible (emphasis in Pastoral Counseling) from Valley Forge Christian College (2001). M.A. studies in progress at Hope International University (2008-present). Ministry employment at Christ&#39;s Church of the Valley, Royersford, PA, Director of Student Ministries (2001-04), Director of Adult Ministries (2004-08), Teaching Pastor (2008-present). Church grew from 0-1400 in ten years, mostly through conversion growth. </description>
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Voting will occur on Sunday, March 28th during the three services:9:00am10:45am6:30pm (Encounter)</description>
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<title>Frank Chiapperino Advance Questions - Frank Chiapperino</title>
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To: Candidate for Senior Minister

From: Evaluation Team, Hope Summit Christian Church

RE: Advance Questions

In preparation for your visit to Hope Summit, please provide the following information relative to the vision of your personal mission and to the theology of your faith. We suggest that a short single paragraph will provide sufficient information on our behalf. The goal is learn a little more about you and to ensure that our beliefs in Jesus Christ are consistent.

1.  What influences do you recognize that have led you to vocational ministry?

I grew up in a Christian home and I am a fourth generation follower of Jesus.  My dad was always involved in church leadership and ministry as a volunteer growing up, so I took an interest in how the church functioned at a young age.  As a teenager I served in our band and led our &quot;children&#39;s church&quot; area teaching and organizing volunteers.  As I entered high school, I began to take my faith much more seriously and began feeling God move in my life to enter the ministry.

2.   What do you believe are your gifts for ministry?

With my gift mix I am definitely wired for leadership in the church.  My spiritual gifts are Teaching, Administration, and Leadership.  I love preaching.  My biggest passion is helping people take God&#39;s word and apply it to their everyday life in a relevant way. As an administrator ,I have a gift in helping people organize their time, energy, and effort to reach the goals we set as an organization.  Leadership is challenging but it brings me joy in different ways.  I love helping people develop into their full potential.  Wherever God leads me, I&#39;m always developing others.  

3.   What do you believe are your weaknesses in ministry?

Pastoral care is a weakness for me.  I&#39;m not the best at providing a comforting presence for others.  To address this weakness I actually focused on counseling and psychology as a part of my ministry degree.  However, even that does not make me perfect when it comes to expressing love, care, and affection.  I think the best approach to addressing a weakness is to surround yourself with people that are effective in the area in question.  My wife definitely balances me out in this area and, as a leader, it is a priority for me to address it as I build a ministry team by finding others that perform well in specific areas that I do not.

4.   Describe those experiences in vocational ministry that challenge and inspire you.

Change is something that challenges me and inspires me in vocational ministry.  The part that is challenging about change is usually organizational in nature. I get excited about initiating change when it has a purpose, but I&#39;m not interested in change simply for change&#39;s sake.  When the data we collect as an organization indicates that there is an absence of growth, or that we are not achieving our goals, then change should be initiated.  However, not just any change.  We have to evaluate our systems, processes, and methods that have produced the results we are not happy with.  Then we create a plan to initiate the agreed changes and ensure we communicate those plans to the church in a healthy way. The inspiring part about change is when it is life change.  Seeing people&#39;s lives transform when they find Jesus is what makes all of the challenging parts about change worth the effort.  

5.   In service to the kingdom of God what are your short and long term goals.

I&#39;ve tended to tie my personal goals and long range planning to my current role in ministry, with that now in transition I have to re-evaluate my thoughts in this area.  I still do have personal goals and aspirations, but to contextualize them here would be difficult.  If I had to list a few without detail they would be: publish a spiritual growth book, re-work smallgrouphelp.com to include a social media element (in progress), and develop an affordable coaching network for pastors that uses the latest technologies available now on the web. However, I do know that I always want to be a part of a &quot;teaching church.&quot; Over the last few years I&#39;ve began working with other churches as a consultant and I&#39;ve enjoyed helping other pastors launch ministries and reach the goals they set to expand the kingdom.

6.   How does your spouse support you in ministry?

My wife is one of the best things that has ever happened to me.  She has been supportive and loving through every transition we&#39;ve made over the last 14 years of our marriage.  I see her as a balancing presence for me as I lead and guide others in their relationship with Jesus.  As I stated earlier about my weaknesses in the area of pastoral care and compassion, this is a strength for her.  My wife does a great job at softening my edge.

7.   Who is Jesus Christ?

I believe that Jesus is the son of God, lived a sinless life, voluntarily died on a cross for our sin, was raised from the dead, and ascended into heaven. (Acts 2:22-42)

8.   How did you come to faith in Jesus Christ?

I was introduced to Jesus at a young age since I grew up in a Christian home. I grew up in church and made the choice to be immersed at the age of 12.  After my baptism I continued to maintain a passion for spiritual things in my youth.  I was constantly involved in reading, studying, and discussion the Bible and loved helping others discover how it related to daily living.

9.   By what means do you seek and cultivate your spiritual growth?

I tend to change up my personal spiritual time with God to keep things fresh.  Sometimes I&#39;ll use devotionals, other times Bible reading only.  One activity I enjoyed was going to one of the local national parks (Valley Forge) weekly for Bible reading and prayer.  Another quite time I enjoyed (last year) was when my wife and I made a habit of reading through Proverbs together each night before bed. We had some great discussion about what God was showing us each day. Another key part of leading in ministry is staying connected to other Christian leaders.  I think sharing ideas and burdens at conferences and other events with pastors nationally is key for my personal development.

10.   In a paragraph or two, explain your understanding of the scriptural purpose of the Church and how it relates to Jesus Christ

Without turning this into a theology paper, I think the purpose of the church is wrapped up in Jesus&#39; words in Matthew 28:18-20:

18Then Jesus came to them and said, &quot;All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. 19Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you.

In those verses I see 3 key components that we need to do as the church:Go - We need to spread the message and make disciplesBaptize - to make disciples we initiate that process with immersionTeach - to make disciples we need to teach them the scriptures

11.   How do you understand one becomes a Christian?

When God has opened up an opportunity, I often find myself at a coffee shop or at breakfast with someone and I end up drawing the bridge illustration on a napkin. I&#39;ll ask them how close they think they are to God.  I then share John 3:16 and Acts 2:38.  Using those verses to indicate the process of salvation:BelieveRepentBe Baptized

12.   How do you understand the principles of the Restoration Movement? Do you support those principles? Why or why not?

I do support the principles of the Restoration Movement.  Unity within Christianity is key to effective ministry and reaching the lost.  Part of the beauty of being a non-denominational church is the ability to reach people from many different backgrounds in a non-threatening way.  I also love the focus the movement places on using scripture to dictate what we believe and practice instead of creeds.  Going to the Bible as our source for knowledge and understanding is key to spiritual development within ourselves and guiding others. While I don&#39;t think creeds are bad to use, sometimes they can cause division in the body of Christ.</description>
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<title>Frank's Website - Frank Chiapperino</title>
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For additional information, visit Frank&#39;s websites:

techpastor.net

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<title>What's in a Name? - Non-Menu Pages</title>
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What&#39;s in a Name?








  
  
    
    
      

The Names of Jesus; In different settings, Jesus gave himself names 
      that pointed to special roles he was ready to fulfill for people. Some of 
      these refer back to the Old Testament promises of the Messiah. Others were 
      ways to help people understand Him.
      

In this series we will focus on Jesus Christ, the Son of God! Because 
      He is fully God, Jesus is able to reveal God to us clearly and accurately. 
      As we respond to the ministry and message of Jesus we will discover that 
      &quot;He doesn&#39;t just change your life…He can change your Day!&quot; 
  
    
      

 
      

March 21: Kevin White… &quot;He is the Bread of Life&quot; John 
      6:35
(Jesus gives life! He is the only source of eternal life).
      

March 28: Rick Walston… &quot;He is the light of the world&quot; 
      John 8:12
(Light is a symbol of spiritual truth. Jesus is the universal 
      answer for people&#39;s need of spiritual truth).
      

April 4: Kevin White… &quot;He is the resurrection and the 
      life&quot; John 11:25
(Not only is Jesus the source of life; He is the power 
      over death).
      

April 18: Kevin White… &quot;He is the Good Shepherd&quot; John 
      10:11
(This is a claim to divinity, focusing on Jesus&#39; love and 
      guidance).
      

April 25: Rick Walston… &quot;He is the Way, Truth, &amp; 
      Life&quot; John 14:6
(Jesus is the method, the message, and the meaning for 
      all people. With this title, he summarized his purpose in coming to 
      earth).
      

May 2: Kevin White… &quot;He is the True Vine&quot; John 
      15:1
(This title has an important second part, &quot;You are the branches…&quot; 
      Jesus reminds us that just as branches gain life from the vine and cannot 
      live apart from it, so we are completely dependent on Christ for spiritual 
      life).

    





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<title>It Came from Within - It Came From Within</title>
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Guest speaker, and Senior Minister candidate Frank Chiapperino talks about feelings that come from within the heart.
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<title>No Title - Contact</title>
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Staff

Elders 
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<title>No Title - Shine the Light</title>
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Shine the Light:Pay attention to the word of the Prophets! For the next five weeks beginning on February 7, we will be examining the messages of the five Major Prophets of the Old Testament.  Why pay attention to the Old Testament Prophets, you ask?  The answer is found in 2nd Peter 1:19-21; &#8220;And we have the word of the prophets made more certain, and you will do well to pay attention to it, as to a light shining in a dark place, until the day dawns and the morning star rises in your hearts.  Above all, you must understand that no prophecy of Scripture came about by the prophet&#8217;s own interpretation.  For prophecy never had its origin in the will of man, but men spoke from God as they were carried along by the Holy Spirit.&#8221; Peter says, &#8220;We do well to pay attention to the word of the Prophets&#8221; because it is like a &#8220;light in a dark place.&#8221;  The implication is that we live in a dark world and we need the light of God&#8217;s Word to shine in our lives! We will see that Jesus is: &middot;    &#8220;The Prince of Peace&#8221; in Isaiah on February 7th&middot;     &#8220;The Weeping Prophet&#8221; in Jeremiah on February 14th&middot;     &#8220;The Cry of Israel&#8221; in Lamentations on February 21st&middot;     &#8220;The call from Sin&#8221; in Ezekiel on February 28th&middot;       &#8220;The stranger in the Fire&#8221; in Daniel on March 7th. These Five messages from the Major Prophets will help us SEE the light of Christ foreshadowed in the Old Testament and they will help us SHINE the light of Christ in the world where we live!   The entire Bible is God&#8217;s light to lead us to Jesus and to equip us to live as closely to Him as possible!  I urge you to join in shining the light by grabbing this opportunity to &#8220;Pay attention to the word of the prophets!&#8221; 
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<title>Financial Peace University - Financial Peace</title>
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Coming This Fall on Wednesday Nights to Meadow Park

 Financial Peace University

 Financial Peace University is a life-changing 13-week program on personal finance.  It is designed to empower people to manage their money better, eliminate debt and build wealth.  All material is biblically based and taught via entertaining video by Dave Ramsey.  

Dave Ramsey is a nationally syndicated Radio Talk Show Host and author of the Best Selling books &quot;The Total Money Makeover,&quot; &quot;Financial Peace,&quot; and &quot;More Than Enough.&quot;  His Financial Peace University shows people how to put into practice the proven common-sense-principles that will allow them to walk with financial peace. 

During this 13 week, biblically-based, life-changing course with a lifetime family membership, you will learn:How to put together a spending plan that really worksStep by step how to get out of debtThe security of an emergency fundHow to confidently invest in the futureHow to remove the stress that comes with financial problemsThe secret to improving your marriageHow to make wise decisions when it comes to insuranceHow to take back control from creditorsThe best way to buy and sell a homeThe blessings of givingAnd much, much more

Join us for a 45 minute orientation and video CLASS PREVIEW!Sunday, August 20 @ 12:15 (After 11:00 Service) in the LibraryWednesday, August 23 @ 6:30 PM in the LibraryWednesday, August 30 @ 6:30 PM in the Library

  Materials will be ordered after the Class Previews.

Classes will be held on Wednesdays 6:30-8:30 PM beginning September 13

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<title>Climbing out of the pit - Psalm 40</title>
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Do you feel like you are in the pit and cannot climb out? Do you feel the more you try to get out the more stuck you get? Do you feel like God is not listening? Do you want to know that you are not alone? Do you want to know the value of telling others &quot;your story&quot;?

Join us January 31st as we take a look at David&#39;s Psalm that gives us some clear understanding How to get out of the pits...How to get back on solid ground...How to sing a new song...then most exciting...What happens when we tell others others what God has done for us. Worship Pastor Ric Rozsa will be preaching this weekend from Psalm 40 .
Psalm 40:1-3 NLT
 1 I waited patiently for the Lord to help me,
      and he turned to me and heard my cry.
 2 He lifted me out of the pit of despair,
      out of the mud and the mire.
   He set my feet on solid ground
      and steadied me as I walked along.
 3 He has given me a new song to sing,
      a hymn of praise to our God.
   Many will see what he has done and be amazed.
      They will put their trust in the Lord.</description>
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<title>3rd Annual Chili Cook-Off - Chili Cook-Off</title>
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HSCC Men&#39;s Ministrypresents the 3rd Annual Chili Cook-Off 
Thursday February 18th6pm

Featured Speaker:
Dean Bowyer
Fellowship of Christian Athletes 
Former MSU Baseball Coach
&#8220;The 5 Cs of Success&#8221;

4 ways to Sign-up:Church Website (see forms section)Sign-up form outside family centerContact Tilley Duthie (358-7355)Contact the church office (288-3293) 
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<title>HOW TO JOIN THE TEAM - Arts Teams</title>
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The Hope Summit Worship Teams would love to help you find a place to serve based on your gifts and interests. Contact Ric Rozsa  or Allison Maass if interested in joining the team!


*In some areas of service, a tryout will be necessary.

  

 



 

  

  

  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

 

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<title>INSTRUMENTAL TEAM - Arts Teams</title>
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This ministry includes Praise Band, Instrumental solos and ensembles and Musical Ensemble. 

The Praise Band is part of Hope Summit&#39;s worship service each week.  Instrumentalists that make up the band are: Pianists, Keyboardists, Guitarists, Bass Guitarists, Drummers and Percussionists.  Solo and Ensemble Instrumentalists share their gifts on a regular basis.  Brass and Woodwinds ensembles are used during the Christmas and Easter seasons.
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<pubDate>Thu, 28 Jan 2010 13:08:36  MST</pubDate>
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This ministry includes Praise Team Singers, Soloists, Vocal ensembles, Praise Choir, and Musical Choir. 

The Praise Team Singers are part of the worship team each week.  Soloists and Vocal ensembles share their gifts as often as possible.  A Praise Choir leads worship at least twice a year.  The Musical Choir performs at the Christmas and Easter seasons. An Acapella service is the recent addition to Hope Summit&#39;s variety of worship services.
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<pubDate>Thu, 28 Jan 2010 13:08:17  MST</pubDate>
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<title>DRAMA TEAM - Arts Teams</title>
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This ministry uses Plays and Skits to re-emphasize a particular theme in the service.  Some are very humorous and others have a very serious tone and some combine a variety of emotions to make very powerful and meaningful statements about life situations that all of us face.  Dramatic Scripture Readings and Testimonies also are part of this team.   </description>
<pubDate>Wed, 27 Jan 2010 12:31:59  MST</pubDate>
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<title>Encounter Sundays 5:30pm - Service Times</title>
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The purpose of Encounter is to provide a worship service/experience geared towards young adults but open for everyone on Sunday evenings. Click here for more info
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<pubDate>Wed, 27 Jan 2010 06:43:06  MST</pubDate>
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<title>SOUND AND TECHNOLOGY TEAM - Arts Teams</title>
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This ministry is at the core of all the other ministries.  Good sound and technology is necessary for the Praise Team and Band, the Special solos and ensembles, the Musical Productions, the Dramas, the Videos, the Testimonies, and the Multimedia productions to be effective in their use.</description>
<pubDate>Tue, 26 Jan 2010 20:44:38  MST</pubDate>
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