The quote above is from Pixar’s movie Cars, said by the character Tow Mater, the world’s best backwards driver. Jeff and I saw Cars in the theater while we were dating. More than twice. It’s a little funny to me that two people in their mid 20’s paid to see the same cartoon multiple times!
In the movie, Tow Mater is teaching Lightning McQueen how to drive backwards. In all honesty, I don’t think it's great advice for driving backwards, and I definitely don’t think it's great life advice! But I do think it's important to understand where you've come from as you think about where you're going.
Hope has a long, rich history, and is a community I am proud and so thankful to be part of. Knowing our past deepens my connection to this community.
Sunday, February 1st we'll begin our three-week Hope Connection class. It's a great jumping-off point for getting plugged in here at Hope, but it's also a great way to gain a greater understanding of who we are and what we value. Hope Connection looks back at the values that have guided us to this point, and continue to guide how we will operate in the future. This class starts out by highlighting the most important thing to Hope, the gospel. In my opinion it's the fastest way to see Hope at its core. Different pastors lead each week, so attendees will get to be in small spaces and get to know staff on a more personal level. The first week, Pastor Steve shares Hope history and a simple illustration of the gospel called "The Bridge." Week two, you'll get to walk through core values with Pastor Ben and I. The third week we'll share ways to get plugged in, followed by a lunch where pastor Nick shares his story and answers all your burning questions.
And the best thing about Hope Connection? Anyone can come! So even if you've been at Hope for years, we'd love for you to join us! I promise you'll learn something new that will deepen your connection to Hope. You'll get to see where we have been, catch a vision for where we're going -- and meet a few new people.
Pastor Jolene
Go here to learn more and sign up.
In the movie, Tow Mater is teaching Lightning McQueen how to drive backwards. In all honesty, I don’t think it's great advice for driving backwards, and I definitely don’t think it's great life advice! But I do think it's important to understand where you've come from as you think about where you're going.
Hope has a long, rich history, and is a community I am proud and so thankful to be part of. Knowing our past deepens my connection to this community.
Sunday, February 1st we'll begin our three-week Hope Connection class. It's a great jumping-off point for getting plugged in here at Hope, but it's also a great way to gain a greater understanding of who we are and what we value. Hope Connection looks back at the values that have guided us to this point, and continue to guide how we will operate in the future. This class starts out by highlighting the most important thing to Hope, the gospel. In my opinion it's the fastest way to see Hope at its core. Different pastors lead each week, so attendees will get to be in small spaces and get to know staff on a more personal level. The first week, Pastor Steve shares Hope history and a simple illustration of the gospel called "The Bridge." Week two, you'll get to walk through core values with Pastor Ben and I. The third week we'll share ways to get plugged in, followed by a lunch where pastor Nick shares his story and answers all your burning questions.
And the best thing about Hope Connection? Anyone can come! So even if you've been at Hope for years, we'd love for you to join us! I promise you'll learn something new that will deepen your connection to Hope. You'll get to see where we have been, catch a vision for where we're going -- and meet a few new people.
Pastor Jolene
Go here to learn more and sign up.