HOPE Church - Mayport

06/18/2026

📦 Hands of Hope Care Package Collection continues this week!

Week 3 is **Comfort & Essentials** — June 15–21.

We’re collecting practical items that military families can use to pack care packages for their deployed loved ones at our July 11 community event.

Suggested items:
Black or white crew socks, new packaged underwear, neutral-color T-shirts, cooling towels, flip-flops/shower shoes, small blankets, journals, notebooks, pens, and charging cables.

Please remember: **charging cables are welcome, but no batteries.**

The Hands of Hope collection bin is located at the back of the sanctuary.

Thank you for helping us care for our military families and send hope across the miles! 🇺🇸

06/18/2026

Courage Through Obedience

Devotional:
True courage isn't the absence of fear or a naturally bold personality - it's choosing obedience when everything around us pressures us to do otherwise. Three times God commanded Joshua to be strong and courageous, and each time He connected this courage to His promises, His presence, and His Word. The greatest battle Joshua would face wasn't against enemy armies but against the temptation to abandon God's commands when the pressure mounted. This is why God emphasized daily meditation on Scripture - not for spiritual appearance but for practical obedience. When we fill our minds with God's truth, it shapes our thoughts and actions, giving us strength to stand firm when circumstances try to push us off course. Biblical courage isn't about feeling brave; it's about trusting God enough to obey Him even when we're afraid. It's choosing to do what's right when it would be easier to compromise. When we anchor ourselves in God's Word and commit to following it regardless of the cost, we discover a courage that doesn't depend on our feelings or circumstances.

Bible Verse:
'And lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age.' Amen. - Matthew 28:20 (New King James Version)

Reflection Question:
In what area of your life is God calling you to show covenant courage by obeying His Word despite external pressures?

Quote:
The courage that Joshua needs first is not his military courage. It is a covenant courage. It's the courage to obey the word of God when everything around him pressures him to do otherwise.

Prayer:
God, give me the courage to obey Your Word even when it's difficult. Help me find strength in Your promises and presence rather than in my own feelings.

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06/17/2026

What keeps the church together? It's not a single person, a style, or a season — it's Christ. And because He holds His church, we can keep preaching, discipling, worshiping, and loving no matter what changes around us.

06/17/2026

God Moves in Uncertain Times

Devotional:
We often think God waits for perfect conditions before He calls us to action, but Scripture tells a different story. God called Abraham while his future was completely uncertain. He chose David while he was still an overlooked shepherd boy. He called Peter while he was still stumbling and falling. And now He was calling Joshua to lead while everything felt unstable and unclear. This pattern reveals something beautiful about God's timing - He doesn't wait for us to have everything figured out before He invites us into His purposes. In fact, uncertainty often becomes the very context where God demonstrates His faithfulness most clearly. When we can't rely on our own understanding or control, we're forced to depend entirely on Him. That's not a weakness; it's exactly where God wants us. The Israelites stood at the edge of the Promised Land with no clear battle plan, no guarantee of easy victory, and a brand-new leader. Yet God said, 'Move forward.' Sometimes the most faithful thing we can do is take the next step, even when we can't see the whole staircase.

Bible Verse:
'Your word is a lamp to my feet And a light to my path.' - Psalm 119:105 (New King James Version)

Reflection Question:
What step is God asking you to take today, even though you can't see the complete path ahead?

Quote:
God moves in transition. He calls Abraham while everything was still uncertain for him. He calls David while he's still overlooked as a lonely shepherd boy. He calls Peter while he's still falling.

Prayer:
Lord, give me faith to move forward in obedience even when I can't see the whole plan. Help me trust that Your Word is enough light for the next step.

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06/16/2026

"Seen on Sunday" ⛪️

This week we gathered to draw closer to God's word together 🙏🙏🙏

We’d love for you to join us this Sunday at 10:30am!

06/16/2026

Moving Forward Through Grief

Devotional:
Grief is real, and God doesn't minimize it. When Moses died, it was a significant loss for Israel - they had lost their greatest leader, the man who had led them out of Egypt and through the wilderness. God acknowledged this reality but didn't allow them to remain stuck in their sorrow indefinitely. There's something both merciful and wise about how God handles our grief. He gives us space to mourn, but He also calls us forward into His purposes. Sometimes we get so comfortable in our grief that we resist moving toward what God has next for us. We may fear that moving forward means forgetting or dishonoring what we've lost. But God's call to Joshua teaches us that honoring the past doesn't require staying there forever. The same God who was with Moses was now with Joshua, ready to fulfill the same promises. When we face loss - whether it's a person, a season of life, or a dream that didn't come to pass - we can grieve honestly while still trusting God's plan for our future.

Bible Verse:
'Blessed are those who mourn, For they shall be comforted.' - Matthew 5:4 (New King James Version)

Reflection Question:
Is there a loss in your life that you've been using as an excuse to avoid stepping into what God has next for you?

Quote:
There is something merciful about God realizing that the death of Moses was significant to the Israelites. But it's also reassuring to us that he does not give us permission to stay there and grieve indefinitely.

Prayer:
Father, help me to grieve well but not get stuck in my sorrow. Give me courage to trust You with my future even when I can't see the full picture.

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06/15/2026

Are you so busy grieving what's gone that you're missing what God is preparing next? His timing isn't selfish - ours is. When we expect God to move only when and how we want, we're putting ourselves above His ultimate kingdom plan. Time to shift our perspective! ✨

06/15/2026

When Leaders Change, God Remains

Devotional:
Change can feel overwhelming, especially when it involves people we've looked up to and depended on. Moses had been Israel's leader for forty years - the only leader most of them had ever known. His death left a massive void, and the people faced an uncertain future. Yet God's message to Joshua was clear: acknowledge the loss, but keep moving forward. The promise given to Abraham, carried through generations, and entrusted to Moses was now being passed to Joshua. Leadership transitions are part of life, whether in our churches, workplaces, or families. People we rely on will eventually step aside, retire, or pass away. But here's the encouraging truth: God's faithfulness doesn't depend on any human leader. His promises remain constant even when everything around us shifts. When we place our ultimate confidence in God rather than in the people He uses, we can face transitions with peace instead of panic.

Bible Verse:
'For when we were still without strength, in due time Christ died for the ungodly. For scarcely for a righteous man will one die; yet perhaps for a good man someone would even dare to die. But God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us. Much more then, having now been justified by His blood, we shall be saved from wrath through Him. For if when we were enemies we were reconciled to God through the death of His Son, much more, having been reconciled, we shall be saved by His life. And not only that, but we also rejoice in God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have now received the reconciliation.' - Romans 5:6-11 (New King James Version)

Reflection Question:
Are you placing your confidence in God's unchanging character, or are you too dependent on the human leaders in your life?

Quote:
The servant changes, but the Lord still speaks.

Prayer:
Lord, help me remember that my security comes from You alone, not from any human leader. When changes come, give me peace in knowing that Your promises never change.

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06/14/2026

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