Hope United Methodist Church

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Please join us in this prayer

Dear Pastor Kevin and Hope UMC,

I wanted to let you all know of my love and appreciation for this church family. I have always been spiritual and have walked with God. Sometimes He carried me and sometimes I was so far away He was like a distant star in the sky, but He was always there.

I came to Hope for many reasons. Some I know and some God later showed me.

I came because - One of my closest friends told me to come.

I came because - The church I was in was saying Jesus loved all but made comments on transgender kids

I came because - The pastor of that church discounted me when I told him there was a strong clinical possibility, I had breast cancer. He responded with, “I’m going to pray it’s not”, very flippantly and then walked away from me to do something else.

I came because - No one at that church supported me or my children like I asked when they found out that I did have breast cancer

I came because - My son asked me why we attended a church that didn’t seem to do what Jesus said we all should do.

I came because - I knew I needed to be somewhere else for my soul to be fed by God.

I came because - My spouse frequently mocked my faith, more so when I was going through treatment for Stage 3 breast cancer at 45 years old.

I could go on and on about why I came. Hindsight really is 20/20. Let me tell you why I stayed

I stayed because - I instantly felt the different vibe that is

I stayed because - My son was accepted for who he was

I stayed because - When I showed up in my head scarf, covering my nonexistent hair, and my face mask, I was smiled at and greeted. I was guided to the individual communion cups.

I stayed because - I took a chance at Friendsgiving and sat down at a random table and was accepted by these women as if I had been a lifelong friend.

I stayed because - My son now knows what Jesus is and supposed to be like

I stayed because - My daughter knows that she can come to Hope and be loved simply for being by herself.

I stayed because - I found hope, salvation, love, and support in a women's group that started out in kindergarten chairs in the jungle room.

I stayed because - When I ask for help my pastor answered

I stayed because - Not only did my pastor answer, but my women’s group also answered. Loudly, Proudly, and EVERY time

I stayed because - My son’s best friend’s family are a huge part of this church and now a big part of my children and mine’s life.

I could go on and on, but the simple answer is:
I stayed because I see God working in every aspect of this Church.
I stayed at Hope UMC because I see God’s Hope in every aspect of this church.

John Wesley

September 13th is Campus Ministry Sunday in the Florida Conference. Together, we will give thanks for the ministries that welcome, encourage, and walk alongside college students as they grow in faith during an important season of life. At this time, you are invited to prayerfully consider donating to support the work of our Wesley Foundations.

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