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HOPE LIFE

WHY DO WE CELEBRATE PALM SUNDAY? A REAL-LIFE BLAST FROM THE PAST YOU HAVE TO SEE! SEVEN THINGS TO DO @HOPE!

MARCH 31, 2017

HOPE CHAPEL PRESENTS THE CREATIVE

SERVICE

CELEBRATING THE REALITY & POWER OF GOD'S LOVE THROUGH

MUSIC, DANCE, AND DRAMA

THIS SUNDAY, APRIL 2nd, 10am L

Jeff Fischer

Jose Padron

PASTOR HOPE CHAPEL Director Family Ministry Youth Pastor Special Events Director Toddler MInistry Sound Director Facilities Director Worship & Children’s Ministry Worship Administrators Media Ops Sound Technicians Elder Children’s Ministry Team Media Management Financial Manager Bookeeping

Minichurch Leaders

PASTOR CAPILLA ESPERANZA LISA FISCHER DYLAN FRANCO BONITA ERICKSON TANYA CARERRA OLU SHASANMI CRAIG CATE CHAD & MELISSA BUMSTEAD DAVID & LAURA OLAGUE DENZEL CARRANZA JESSE & JUSTINE POWELL MICHAEL SHARP MARY ANN CARRANZA KEN JOY ALVA POWELL LIZ JOY MICHAEL & SUSAN SHARP JEANINE POWELL (WOMEN’S BOOK STUDY) HERB DuPUY VIRGIL & KAY HEMRICK GIOVANY & MARTHA ALFARO (CAPILLA ESPERANZA)

CRAIG CATE (BIBLE STUDY) JERRY & CINDY HUMPHRIES (PRIMETIME)

DAVID & LAURA OLAGUE (WORSHIP TEAM)

CONSTINTINO & ELENA RICO (CAPILLA ESPERANZA)

OLU & BOLA SHASANMI ALVA POWELL (MEN’S PANCAKE BREAKFAST)

KAREN GONZALEZ & BOLA SHASANMI (HELPING HANDS

CONTENTS

HOPE LIFE

hope chapel of the valley

BLAST FROM THE PAST!

ARE YOU A CARE-GIVER?

7 THINGS TO DO @HOPE

MAXIMIZE THE HOPE APP

MINICHURCH DIRECTORY

WHY DO WE CELEBRATE PALM SUNDAY?

You DON’T want to MISS this!!

There’s an app for that!

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DYLAN FRANCO & LAURA OLAGUE (MOMENTUM YOUTH) DOROTHY PADRON / JESSE & JUSTINE POWELL (COLLEGE & CAREER)

SUNDAY, APRIL 16

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CONNECTION LOUNGE)

CHURCH OFFICE: 818.882.1298 EMAIL: info@hcotv.com WEB: hcotv.com

JOIN THE CELEBRATION!

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10AM 1 PM

PALM SUNDAY The whole city was provoked to ask who Jesus was in response to His

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triumphal entry into Jerusalem. Join us as we seek to answer that all important question: Who is Jesus? You will hear current day testimonies and a fresh look at the nature of Jesusâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; kingship. Celebrate with those being baptized during the 10am service!*

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Sunday, April 9 | 10am

CELEBRATION, BAPTISM, AND FEAST Join us for our gift of a catered family feast immediately following the 10 AM service. Everyone is welcome!

Sunday, April 9 | 1pm

CHILDCARE PROVIDED AT ALL SERVICES *Baptism Orientation Palm Sunday Morning, April 9th, 9AM Pastor Virgil Hemrick will teach a 45-minute class/ orientation at 9AM in the library to explain the significance of baptism and prepare those who will be baptized during our Palm Sunday Celebration.

Caring for a family member can be a tough and exhausting task.

Suddenly it’s your responsibility to take care of an ailing family member. Pretty soon you realize it’s an all encompassing task, and you’re over your head. You’re tired. Irritable. Feeling guilty and overwhelmed. What you need is support. Daily encouragement. Someone to reach out to who understands the demand of care-giving, and will pray for you. The good news is, you don’t have to go it alone.

There are people as close as your phone or tablet that can help with uplifting devotions, and a 24-hour prayer request email hotline. Totally free and ad free. Download the Caregiver Prayer App for Apple devices in the app store or Android devices in Google Play.

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SEVEN THINGS TO DO @HOPE THIS WEEK

COLLEGE &CAREER

MOMENTUMYOUTH

FRIDAY, 7pm

MOMENTUM YOUTH

MONDAY

Contact Dylan for more info at 818.915.4670

9:15am - 11:00am Studying the richness of the book of Psalms. Just bring your bible! Call Jeanine Powell at (818) 4307553 for details.

Ages 12 through High School Meets at Hope Chapel Library, and Led by Dylan Franco.

WOMEN’S BOOK STUDY

DAYS & TIMES VARY

MINICHURCH

Small-group fellowships meet across the valley at various days and times. Click here to find a minichurch near you.

MINICHURCH

WEDNESDAY, 7pm

COLLEGE & CAREER If you are a looking for meaningful community with other Jesus followers who get you and share the same stage of life, then this is your chance to connect. Write CC on the Welcome Card in your bulletin along with your 411. We’ll reach out to you with more info. LEADERS: DOROTHY PADRON / JESSE & JUSTINE POWEL

FRIDAY

HOPE for body & soul

taught by Bola Shasanmi

EXERCISE FOR BODY & SOUL Join certified physical therapist Bola Shasanmi for this one hour class in the PG room. Your body and soul will get a workout! Meets Fridays, 8:30am-9:30am

BIBLE STUDY THURSDAY, 7pm

BIBLE STUDY

Meets in the Library. Call Craig at 818.326.5667

TUESDAY,

PRIME TIMERS

Meets every other Tuesday from 11:30am to 1:30pm at Hope Chapel of the Valley for food and fellowship. Call the leaders, Jerry & Cindy Humphries @ 818-3402105 for more info.

get the most out of the Hope Chapel app Watch videos of current and previous teachings @ Hope. Keep up-to-date on events and programs through the interactive calendar. Find something you’re interesting in attending? Just one click adds it to your phone’s or tablet’s calendar.

Contact pastors and other Hope Chapel ministry leaders for information, help, or to ask for prayer. Sign up to be baptized, or register for the New-to-Hope lunch, or any Hope Chapel event. Get live directions and maps to find your way to a MiniChurch near you, or an event hosted by Hope Chapel. Live chat with other registered app users from Hope Chapel. Receive instant alerts to breaking news @ Hope Chapel.

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7. Jerry & Cindy Humphries PRIMETIME

MINI Church NEAR YOU?

MINICHURCH is where a small group of people gather in various places around the valley during the week, sometimes sharing a meal, or just meeting for coffee, or otherwise just hanging out for a time of fellowship and ministry in a casual and friendly environment. The MINICHURCH groups foster an intimate and personal ministry experience that allows you to get to know people on a more personal level, and to develop friendships and a network of people that love and care for you all during the week!

Our MINICHURCH leaders come from all walks of life, but all have the same thing in common—Jesus! You’ll find a lot of love and fellowship at MINICHURCH, and a way to connect with other people!

Thursdays, 11:30am (2nd & 4th Tuesdays, P.G. Room @Hope) 7930 Mason Ave Winnetka 818.340.2105

8. Worship Team Minichurch David & Laura Olaque

Every other Thursday, 7pm 7930 Mason Ave Winnetka 818.882.1298 laura@backtotheroots.com

1. Michael & Susan Sharp Wednesdays, 7pm 9514 Rhea Avenue Northridge 818.709.7481 suz_keen@yahoo.com

2. Jeanine Powell Women’s Book Study Mondays, 9:15am At the Hemrick’s 7506 Independence Ave Canoga Park 818.430.7553 Jmpowell13@yahoo.com

Capilla Esperanza Thursdays, 7pm (Spanish) 7930 Mason Ave (PG Room) Winnetka 818.652.0002 jcmsministries@aol.com

10. Olu & Bola Shasanmi

Fridays, 6pm (Every other Friday, please call ahead to confirm meeting) 20344 Elkwood Street Winnetka 818.292.5083 olu@ctus.com

3. Herb DuPuy

11. Alva Powell Men’s Pancake Breakfast

4. Virgil & Kay Hemrick Young Adult Bible Study

Thursdays, 7pm 7506 Independence Avenue Canoga Park 818.521.3919

Every other Saturday morning, 8:30am Check calendar for next meeting Hope Cafe @ Hope Chapel 7930 Mason Avenue Canoga Park 818.430.4464 alvapowell@gmail.com

12. Karen Gonzalez & Bola Shasanmi Helping Hands Connection Lounge

5. Giovani & Martha Alfaro Capilla Esperanza Wednesdays, 7pm (Spanish) Email jcmsministries@aol.com for more info & location.

6. Craig Cate

Saturdays, 10:30am to 12:30pm PG Room @ Hope Chapel 7930 Mason Avenue Canoga Park 818.984.4411 karen@hhrcenter.org

13. Dylan Franco & Laura Olague MOMENTUM YOUTH

Fridays, 7pm Hope Chapel Library 7930 Mason Avenue Canoga Park 818.882.1298 or 818.915.4670 dylanfranco2@gmail.com

14. Dorothy Padron, Jesse & Justine Powell College & Career

9. Constintino & Elena Rico

Wednesdays, 3pm 21707 Saticoy Street #4 Canoga Park 818.347.1915

Thursdays in the Nursery 7930 Mason Ave Winnetka 818.326.5667 for info

Wednesdays, 7pm Hope Chapel Library 7930 Mason Avenue Canoga Park 818.882.1298 or 818.963.1507

I T’S MORE THA N JUST TRADI TI O N Palm Sunday is a Christian moveable feast that falls on the Sunday before Easter. The feast commemorates Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem, an event mentioned in each of the four Gospels.

palm sunday? why do we celebrate

In many Christian denominations, worship services on Palm Sunday include a procession of the faithful carrying palms, representing the palm branches the crowd scattered in front of Jesus as he rode into Jerusalem. The difficulty of procuring palms in unfavorable climates led to their substitution with branches of native trees, including box, olive, willow, and yew. The Sunday was often named after these substitute trees, as in Yew Sunday, or by the general term Branch Sunday. In the accounts of the four Gospels, Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem takes place about a week before his Resurrection. Christian theologians believe that the symbolism is captured prophetically in the Old Testament: Zechariah 9:9 “The Coming of Zion’s King – See, your king comes to you, righteous and victorious, lowly and riding on a donkey, on a colt, the foal of a donkey”. It suggests that Jesus was declaring he was the King of Israel to the anger of the Sanhedrin. According to the Gospels, Jesus Christ rode a donkey into Jerusalem, and the celebrating people there laid down their cloaks and small branches of trees in front of him, and sang part of Psalm 118: 25–26 – ... Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord. We bless you from the house of the Lord .... The symbolism of the donkey may refer to the Eastern tradition that it is an animal of peace, versus the horse, which is the animal of war. A king would have ridden a horse when he was bent on war and ridden a donkey to symbolize his arrival in peace. Jesus’ entry to Jerusalem would have then symbolized his entry as the Prince of Peace, not as a war-waging king. In Luke 19:41 as Jesus approaches Jerusalem, he looks at the city and weeps

over it (an event known as Flevit super illam in Latin), foretelling the suffering that awaits the city in the events of the destruction of the Second Temple. In many lands in the ancient Near East, it was customary to cover in some way the path of someone thought worthy of the highest honour. The Hebrew Bible (2 Kings 9:13) reports that Jehu, son of Jehoshaphat, was treated this way. Both the Synoptic Gospels and the Gospel of John report that people gave Jesus this form of honour. In the synoptics the people are described as laying their garments and cut rushes on the street, whereas John specifies fronds of palm. In Jewish tradition, the palm is one of the Four Species carried for Sukkot, as prescribed for rejoicing at Leviticus 23:40. In the Greco-Roman culture of the Roman Empire, which strongly influenced Christian tradition, the palm branch was a symbol of triumph and victory. It became the most common attribute of the goddess Nike or Victory. For contemporary Roman observers, the procession would have evoked the Roman triumph,when the triumphator laid down his arms and wore the toga, the civilian garment of peace that might be ornamented with emblems of the palm. Although the Epistles of Paul refer to Jesus as “triumphing”, the entry into Jerusalem may not have been regularly pictured as a triumphal procession in this sense before the 13th century. In ancient Egyptian religion, the palm was carried in funeral processions and represented eternal life. The palm branch later was used as a symbol of Christian martyrs and their spiritual victory or triumph over death. In Revelation 7:9, the white-clad multitude stand before the throne and Lamb holding palm branches. God said “we shall call this day palm Sunday for it is the day of passion”

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