Graduates, Woman golfers, Father's day

Let's start with Golf. So Laura can't hit her driver (she started lessons this past winter) & for her Birthday she got a Lady's Burner. Friday afternoon she did her Birthday by golfing with three guys she says she's nuts about (I get to be one of those guys!). Her first two drives she hit so far she was almost levitating (Gordon can do this trick . . . an amazing illusion) and all day she did so fantastic! You go East Van. LH Girl!

Graduates: We want to honor you at our East Van campus with a special gift (Proud parents, friends, and local sheriffs, please let us know who we can honor this next week at church). We want to invite you to either our 9 or 11 a.m. service. We do need an RSVP if possible. That's this next Sun., June 14.

Father's day is coming up soon - June 21, and we have a "Special" gift for all fathers attending our East Van campus (not a new Driver - sorry). Bring your dad; it will be fun (cool too)!

Last Fri Movie - come join us

Fri. May 29 @ 7 p.m.

Movie: October Sky (fantastic acting/super plot/true story/will stick in your head/inspiring)

Free popcorn & candy

Donate at least $2.50 and you get a BBQ meal (wow)

Great setting, three big screens, good sound system . . . fun time with others . . . bring a friend  . . . or even better; Come out tonight, 5:30 p.m., and help us do door hangers that invite our neighbors (Thurs May 28).

Tonight - Wed Refresh (latest update)

Stumptown tasters who come early; sample some of the best coffee out there.  Also, if you arrive by 7 p.m. you can learn of some fun web sites that can help you understand your personality and passions in life (early birds get the web)!

Read about Michelle's Ultimate Cup Cake story (incredible) & other cool happenings tonight at our East Vancouver Campus.

Very Serious Coffee & Cupcakes this WED!

Wednesday, May 13 @ 7 p.m. - REFRESH!  Come to our East Van Campus and have a recharge that is both fun and inspiring!

This Wed.  the Amazing, life-saving "Cup cake" story.  Don't miss as Michelle tells how the cup cakes she didn't want to make literally saved a person who was dying.  All six of us who heard Michelle tell this "rest of the story" experience a

greed it's one of the best stories told all year.  Michelle is a mother of two and attends our East Campus.  Come and be wowed by her story; meet new people, laugh and try out some samples of Stumptown coffee (very serious coffee) - cup cakes too!  Our focus is on listening to God's plan for our life (work, service, people we are called to invest in).  This is a great night to refresh - see you soon (bring a friend). 

Wednesday, May 20 a new series begins:  Love, Acceptance, and Forgiveness.  Pastor's Tom and Bruce will lead us in an in depth Bible study through their favorite topic.  Learn how to study God's Word.  Experience freedom for guilt, shame and fear of abandonment.  Hear some of the most inspiring stories from others who live in our community.  This series will radically touch your life with hope and change!  Bring a Bible and a pen or pencil.  Start planning now!

Extra:  Just for fun, see the national news flash about Pastor Bruce's wife!

Super WOW experience - You should have . . .

Last night, April 29, was one very fun, fuel-filling experience! Laura and I had a great time! Weren't there? What did you miss?

• Tom & Angela Taylor sharing a 4.5 min. story of how they recovered from a near death experience (being part of "Religion" far too long)! They also shared how they met when Angie was only 12 years old (very funny stuff).
• 17 year old worship leader Adam O. sharing his brief life history of being a pyromaniac; and how music has run in his blood from early childhood! LOL! WHAT A COOL KID!
• Kasey Butler shared how his business and personal life have been supercharged by his involvement in Living Hope East (it was very cool - Thurs. business lunch at E Van going strong).
• Not to be left out, Michael and Rhonda gave one of the most powerful, funny, and inspiring 4 min "real life stories" I've heard in some time. They got a "Blazers kind of ovation."

Twenty seven of us were gathered for our first ever Experiencing Living Hope mid-week experience. We shared some of the dreams of our new East Vancouver campus and refreshed on why Living Hope only focuses on "four chairs." Beside the handouts, great food, and table sharing, we finally chased off the last couple at 10:15 p.m. (We actually had our closing prayer at 8:39 - it's so cool seeing people stick around and not want to go home).

Experiencing Living Hope is a very wonderful way to refocus, refresh, and relax with great friends (and find new ones too). We'll do it again in about 6 months; count on it.

Way too much fun!

Friday Night at the Movies - Last Fri of the month

Friday, April 24, 6:30 p.m. - East Vancouver Living Hope Movie Night

For our first movie we have chosen a powerful film that many people haven't seen. It's gotten great reviews from teens and parents. "This movie" says Bruce Avery "is so powerful you will likely buy it for your collection." The Brownlee family have had lots of laughs; just ask them and tell you how hard it was to get Bruce to actually watch this film . . . but once he did Bruce has shown it to a lot of friends.

The Avery boys, Gordon (24) and Marcus (21) agree that this is a powerful film that leaves its mark. Come join us for fun and relaxation at our new campus. Don't let the "Hallmark like" cover fool you, this movie has something for everyone. Bring a friend, we'll provide the popcorn.

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Never bored again!

We are responding to the amazing turnout at Living Hope this last weekend, over 10,000 people visiting all our campuses! We had over 400 at our East Vancouver campus. We are responding by deciding to hold two services from this weekend (April 19) onward!

Here's how you can get involved:

This Saturday: Clean, help finish projects (a whole bunch of fun left) from 2 p.m. until we all go home (painting, spraying fire retardant, cleaning, sorting storage items, more painting, carpentry work (experienced guys & gals needed), vacuuming (no ironing) and much more . . . see you soon!

This Sunday: We are in need of extra hands at both services: In Kid's World we could use help checking kids in and in our toddler's room. In the auditorium we need ushers for offerings at the 11 a.m. service and people to help cleaning up between the 9 & 11. We are in need of help after the 11 a.m. service with stacking some chairs and clean-up. There are other areas you can serve in so please show up with your best smile!

Only God! It will be one amazing weekend.