God did some incredible things to us and through us on our trip to the Dominican Republic.  We will be sharing stories of the trip during the services on the weekend of July 23 (5:30 pm) and July 24th (9:00 am and 10:45 am). Enjoy the pics!

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Gold Rush

Did you know that Gold is the first metal mentioned in the Bible (Genesis 2:11) and is also the most frequently mentioned metal in the Bible?  Journey with us on July 11-14 9:00 am to 11:45 am as we travel to the Old West in this Vacation Bible School adventure, Gold Rush: Discovering the Rock of Ages! We’ll uncover the answer to that all-important question Jesus asks: “Who do you say that I am?”   Classes will be 4-5yrs old, 1-3 grade and 4-6th grade.   If you plan on attending please click on the following link to register your child or children http://answersvbs.com/vbs/coh

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Backpacking is one of the best and most simple ways to enjoy the wilderness and the thrill of physical exertion. It is a great way to get to know others and grow in Christ.  Our hike is a challenging five-night, 56.7-mile loop. You should expect long days, steep climbs, and tricky creek crossings in the heart of the last true Eastern wilderness. (The North Carolina side of the Smokies)  This is a trip for all ages whether you are 14 or 54.  You don’t need to be an experienced outdoor enthusiast to go.  All you need is a desire to succeed and grow personally.

Grow in Christ

There is something about getting out in nature that can help you tune in to the voice of God.  During our hike we will be listening to Gods voice through the reading of the short, but powerful book of Colossians with truths like,

“For He rescued us from the domain of darkness, and transferred us to the kingdom of His beloved Son, in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins.” Colossians 1:13-14

When and Where

We will leave Saturday July 16 at 6:00am and drive about 10 hr to a Camp grounds near our starting point  Clingmans Dome the tallest mountain in Tennessee.  We will rise early Sunday to begin our hike.  The Hike is a loop so we will return to our cars on Thursday, camp and drive back on Friday July 22nd.  Although we are beginning the Hike in Tennessee most of the hike will be in North Carolina.  For a detailed description of the hike check out the links below.

Smokey Mountain Video

Backpacker Magazine’s Hike Info Page

What to Bring

• A sleeping bag
• A pack
• A shelter—Light weight tent, tarp with Ground Cloth, Hammock

Clothing:

• 2 synthetic baselayer T-shirt (dries faster than wool in the soggy Smokies)
• 2 pair synthetic hiking (or exercise) shorts
• 1 baselayer top for sleeping
• 1 baselayer bottom for sleeping
• 1 synthetic, breathable midlayer shirt
• 1 fleece
• 1 rainshell or poncho (don’t forget, or you’ll be sorry)
• 1 hat
• 2 Wool socks
• 2-3 Undies of choice synthetic (think exercise kind and chafing)
• Good running shoes and you may want to upgrade insoles
• Sturdy sandals or something for creek crossings

Gear:

• compass (optional)
• First-aid kit (make sure it has blister dressings)
• Trekking poles (optional)
• headlamp or small led light
• Camera (optional)
• sleeping pad
• Bandanna
• camp towel
• Lighter or waterproof matches
• Bowl, spoon, mug
• Water bottles/camel back
• Extra carabineer and stuffsacks for hanging Food
• Lip balm
• TP, trowel, and hand sanitizer
• Small Bible and pencil
• Duct-tape wrap a few feet around something

How Much?

We are estimating About $120.00 – plus money for meals down and back

We seek to do these trips at cost so the actual cost could be less or more then our estimate.

Registration

Please fill them out and turn into community of Hope 4470 Oakes rd Brecksville OH 44017 with your payment by June 26, 2011

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