hope 2008 – hull

The following is a possible corporate agenda for hope08 in hull. It outlines some possible ‘high points’ that can bring churches together during 2008. It is not all set in stone so your comments would be appreciated.

Autumn 2007

Interest meetings and planning

Follow-on meeting 3^rd Nov 10 -12 noon at the Endsleigh Centre

Flood help (continuing)

Winter 2008

Launch event Friday 18^th January 2008 (tbc)

Prayer emphasis during Lent 2008 – 40 Days Prayer / 10 Days Prayer

Youth Hope event (tbc)

Spring 2008

Easter: Passion play in Beverley /celebration event in Hull

Post Easter local church evangelism activities including Try-praying

Global Day of Prayer 11^th May – Beverley MInster

Summer 2008

Youth Hope Family Fun Day (tbc)

Youth Hope project (tbc)

Autumn 2008

21^st Sept “Back to Church Sunday” (Launch meeting on 12^th Sept)

Exploring hope – Alpha, Journeys, Start, Christianity Explored

December – Carol services in churches – badged across the area

2009

January 16^th 2009 Thanksgiving and ‘re-launch’

There are two questions to ask about the above:

Does this help the local church by finding the right balance between local and corporate activity and do these activities further the cause of Christ?