Living Hope Community Church of Eaton Rapids

05/30/2026

This is a reminder that we will be holding a brief Family Meeting immediately following tomorrow’s worship gathering.

The agenda is very simple and includes:
• Re-affirming both an elder and a deacon.
• Affirming a new deacon candidate

We believe the congregation plays an important role in affirming church leadership. Because of that, we need to meet quorum in order to conduct these votes. If you are a covenant member of Living Hope, your presence matters, and we encourage you to make every effort to stay after the service and participate.

The meeting will be very brief, and we anticipate concluding it quickly.

Thank you for your commitment to the life and ministry of our church. We look forward to worshiping with you tomorrow.

05/17/2026

Join us as Pastor Matt continues in the Gospel of John with “Jesus Demands a Verdict” from John 7:1–36. In this passage, we see that Jesus cannot simply be dismissed, debated, or mocked - He calls every person to respond to who He truly is. Watch as we explore why Christ is not merely a figure to analyze, but the Savior to embrace and the King who rules.

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05/16/2026

Jesus is changing lives everyday!

If you’re ready to have an encounter with Jesus that will change everything, we would love for you to join us tomorrow at 10:15 for our Sunday Gathering!

Encounter Jesus. Embrace others. Engage the World.

05/13/2026

😅 Quick correction from us!

The graduation form sent out earlier had an issue, so we’ve created an updated version. If you have a graduate you’d like us to recognize on Graduation Sunday (May 17), please use the new form linked below instead.

-- https://forms.gle/dwruXf8SsDxnWhwy7 --

Sorry for the confusion — technology keeps us humble. Please fill this out within the next couple days so we can make sure all of our graduates are properly honored.

Thanks everyone!

Our apologies for having you fill this out twice.... Congratulations to our amazing graduates! You've done it!!! Please fill out the form below so that we can recognize you or your child on Sunday, May 17th during our morning service!

05/11/2026

Graduation Sunday is coming up on May 17, and we want to honor all of our graduates at Living Hope!

If you or your student is graduating this year (high school, college, trade school, etc.), please take a couple minutes to fill out the form at the link below so we can celebrate this milestone together.

Please submit it within the next couple days so we have time to prepare everything for Graduation Sunday!

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfhcoKmAMxPyQpmM52kmVwvK85V5ItDaQxXyGFqZw_JPBYdkg/viewform

05/10/2026

Join us as Pastor Chris continues in the Gospel of John with “Listen…Don’t Be Offended” from John 6:53–71. In this passage, Jesus speaks hard truths that challenge, confront, and ultimately reveal the difference between shallow interest and genuine discipleship. Watch as we’re reminded that the words of Christ are not meant to drive us away, but to anchor us firmly in Him.

2026-05-10 - Chris RidlerLiving Hope Community ChurchJoin us as Pastor Chris continues in the Gospel of John with “Listen…Don’t Be Offended” from John 6:53–7...

04/27/2026

Join us as Pastor Matt continues in the Gospel of John with “Look for the Man on the Water” from John 6:16–21. In this passage, we see how Jesus meets His disciples in the storm—allowing hardship, speaking peace, and bringing them safely through. Watch as we’re reminded that in every trial, Christ is present, powerful, and leading us to Himself.

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04/20/2026

14 Baptisms.
14 Next Steps.
14 Changed lives.

Congratulations to Adam, Steve, Lucy, Owen, Ella, Emery, Tenley, Isabella, Victoria, Jace, Harleigh, William, Elise, and Lillyanna!

"We were therefore buried with him through baptism into death in order that, just as Christ was raised from the dead through the glory of the Father, we too may live a new life." Romans 6:4

Jesus is moving in our small town, but He's not done! Since our launch 18 months ago, 20 people have given their lives to Jesus, 31 have committed to being baptized in obedience to Jesus, and there are 8 more people who will be taking the next step of baptism in the upcoming weeks.

What God is doing in Eaton Rapids and all throughout Michigan is nothing short of amazing. A work like this doesn't happen without our ministry partners who work tirelessly to make Jesus known, like Greater Lansing Young Life, Send Network, Send Network Michigan, Baptist State Convention of Michigan, Redemption Church, and other churches all over America who give through the Annie Armstrong offering each year to support church plants like ours. All of you have had a hand in almost 40 baptisms and 25 decisions to follow Jesus in our town through Living Hope since 2022. Praise Jesus!

If you don't have a church home, come join us! We would love to show you what it means to Encounter Jesus, Embrace Others, and Engage the World.

04/20/2026

Join us as Pastor Chris continues in the Gospel of John with “That’s What Jesus Does” from John 6:1–15. In this passage, we see how Jesus meets real needs - both physical and spiritual - and uses them to point us to something greater. Watch as we’re reminded that Jesus not only provides, but also teaches us what we truly need.

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