Hope Church Ministries

06/01/2026

DAY 6 — FORGIVING YOURSELF

“Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.”
— Romans 8:1 (NIV)

Sometimes the hardest person to forgive…
is yourself.

Many people believe God forgives others—
but secretly struggle to believe He could fully forgive them.

You replay mistakes.
Regrets.
Failures.
Moments you wish you could undo.

And shame becomes a prison.

But Jesus did not die so you could spend your life condemned by your past.

Grace is not just for everyone else.
It is for you too.

Your mistakes may explain part of your story…
but they do not cancel God’s love for you.

You are not beyond redemption.
You are not too broken.
You are not too far gone.

God specializes in restoration.

Stop punishing yourself for what Jesus already paid for.

Your past is NOT greater than God’s grace.

🙏 Prayer

Father, help me release the shame I’ve carried for so long.
Teach me to accept Your forgiveness and walk in freedom again. Help me to realize I am ENOUGH in You! Help me to grow in peace and to love myself again.
In Jesus’ name, Amen.

05/31/2026

Hope Church Sunday Morning Service
Speaker: Pastor Jody Donham

05/31/2026

VBS VOLUNTEERS Needed! See Sis Ronda Dalton immediately following service TODAY for a 30 min meeting. We are excited to see you there!

05/31/2026

DAY 5 — HEALING FROM CHURCH HURT
“The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.”— Psalm 34:18 (NIV)

Church hurt is one of the deepest kinds of pain.

Because the place where you expected love…
became the place where you experienced hurt.

Maybe you felt judged.
Ignored.
Misunderstood.
Rejected.

Maybe leadership failed you.
Maybe people spoke wounds into your life instead of healing.

And now every reminder of church carries pain with it.

But hear this clearly:

People may fail you.
Jesus never will.

Human beings are imperfect—even inside the church.

That doesn’t excuse the hurt.
But it reminds us that God is still good even when people are not.

Don’t allow painful experiences with people to separate you from the One who loves you perfectly.

God still has healing for you.
Community for you.
Purpose for you.

Your story with God is not over because someone wounded you.

God can heal even church hurt.

🙏 Prayer

Jesus, heal the wounds caused by people who represented You poorly.
Help me not to lose faith because of human failure.
Draw my heart close to You again and help me to keep my focus on what truly matters—You. Help me to find a place to feel your love and follow you.
In Jesus’ name, Amen.

05/30/2026

05/30/2026

You’re Invited to
CRAFTING & CONNECTING
Ladies’ Small Group!

Looking for a place to build friendships, grow in your faith, and enjoy meaningful fellowship with other women?

Join us for Crafting & Connecting, a ladies small group designed to bring women together through creativity, encouragement, and God’s Word. Whether you enjoy crafting, baking, sewing, crocheting, painting, or simply spending time with other ladies, you’ll find a warm and welcoming place here.

This season, we’ll be studying “Twelve Extraordinary Women” by John MacArthur, discovering how God used ordinary women in extraordinary ways. Through their stories, we’ll be encouraged to trust God more deeply and embrace His purpose for our own lives.

Bring your favorite project and a friend. Enjoy uplifting conversation and meaningful connections.
Grow in your faith through devotional study and discussion.
Be encouraged, supported, and inspired!

WHEN: Saturday, June 13th at 10:00 AM
WHERE: HOPE Church Fellowship Hall
LED BY: Diana Savage
CONTACT:304-290-8873 with any question

📖 A link for an optional workbook can be purchased from the link in the comments!

No crafting experience is required—just come as you are! We’d love to welcome you into a community of women who are growing together, encouraging one another, and building lasting friendships.

“Therefore encourage one another and build each other up…” — 1 Thessalonians 5:11

Come create, connect, and grow with us! 💗

05/30/2026

DAY 4–LETTING GO OF DISAPPOINTMENT

“Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding.”
— Proverbs 3:5 (NIV)

Not all pain comes from betrayal.

Sometimes pain comes from disappointment.

Prayers that seemed unanswered.
Dreams that fell apart.
Relationships that didn’t work out.
People who failed you.
Doors that closed unexpectedly.

Disappointment can quietly turn into bitterness if we aren’t careful.

We begin asking:
“God, why did this happen?”
Or, “God, why didn’t this happen?”

Sometimes there are no immediate answers.

But even in seasons we don’t understand, God is still working.

The chapters that feel painful today may become the testimony that strengthens someone tomorrow.

God sees what you cannot see.
He knows what is ahead.
And He can bring purpose from pain.

Don’t let disappointment harden your heart.

There is still hope ahead of you!

God is still writing your story.

🙏 Prayer

Father, help me trust You even when life doesn’t make sense.
Give me peace in the middle of disappointment and hope for what’s ahead. Let me find the Testimony from this Test and help me to encourage others through it.
In Jesus’ name, Amen.

05/29/2026

DAY 3 — FORGIVING AFTER BETRAYAL
“Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone.”
— Colossians 3:13 (NIV)

Betrayal changes people.

It can make you guarded.
Suspicious.
Afraid to trust again.

Sometimes betrayal comes from strangers.
But often… it comes from people we loved deeply.

A friend.
A spouse.
A family member.
Someone who promised they would never hurt you.

And when trust is broken, the pain can feel unbearable.

You may replay conversations in your mind wondering:
“How could they do this to me?”

But constantly reliving the offense keeps the wound open.

Forgiveness does not mean what happened was acceptable.
It means you are CHOOSING healing over hatred.

You are CHOOSING peace over poison.

And while betrayal may have changed part of your story…
it does NOT have to define the rest of your life.

God can heal trust issues.
God can restore joy.
God can rebuild what pain tried to destroy.

The betrayal hurt you…
but it DOES NOT own you.

🙏 Prayer

Lord, help me release the anger and hurt caused by betrayal.
Heal my heart and restore my ability to trust again. Help me put my trust in YOU and find healing in your love, and freedom in forgiveness.
In Jesus’ name, Amen.

05/28/2026

CALLING ALL VOLUNTEERS! 📣👨👩‍🦰👨‍🦳🧓

Vacation Bible School is just around the corner — and we need YOU!

VBS is more than crafts, games, and songs…
It’s an opportunity to impact lives, share the love of Jesus, and help create unforgettable moments for children in our community.

Whether you can help greet, teach, decorate, organize, encourage, or simply lend a hand — there’s a place for YOU to serve!

Please Join us for a brief 30-minute VBS Meeting
SUNDAY, MAY 31st,
Immediately Following Sunday School,
With Sis. Ronda Dalton

Come be part of something meaningful.
Together, let’s make this year’s VBS powerful, exciting, and life-changing!

05/28/2026

DAY 2 — HEALING FROM HURT
“He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.”
— Psalm 147:3 (NIV)

Some wounds are invisible.

People see your smile…
but they don’t see the heartbreak behind it.

They don’t see the nights you cried alone.
The rejection you replay in your mind.
The words spoken over you that still echo years later.

Hurts from family cut deep.
Hurts from friends leave scars.
And sometimes the deepest pain comes from the people we trusted the most.

But here is the beautiful truth:

God sees every hidden wound.

Every silent tear.
Every moment you felt abandoned.
Every disappointment you tried to bury.

And He does not dismiss your pain.

The world says, “Get over it.”
God says, “Come to Me.”

Healing takes time.
Sometimes forgiveness is not a single moment, but a daily surrender.

And that’s okay.

God is patient with your healing process.

You do not have to rush your recovery to prove your faith.

The same God who knows your pain also knows how to restore your peace.

You are not alone in your hurt.
God is near to the brokenhearted.

🙏 Prayer

Father, You know the pain I carry.
Heal the wounds hidden deep within my heart.
Help me trust You with the parts of me that still hurt. Provide the restoration I need in Your perfect timing. Thank you for your grace as I heal.
In Jesus’ name, Amen.