New HOPE GROUPS! FALL 2011
Our Hope Groups are discipling communities committed to living out the 3 values God has given us: Loving God, loving one another and loving Austin and the Nations.
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To learn more about Hope Groups, our small group communities, click on the links on the left side of this page. "Trying Out" these groups is the best way to get plugged into Hope in the City and a great, safe wayto make new friends. Questions? Contact Cyndi Borsellino at cyndib@hopeinthecity.org.
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John and Kathy Hille, Don and Mattie McKinley |
Sundays 12:15 - 2:30 p.m. We will have a potluck lunch. Start: September 11 |
Coffee Shop, Hope in the City (SW) |
John and Kathy (512) 288-2587, kathyhille@yahoo.com chiphille@yahoo.com; Mattie (512) 565-1039, mattiemck@gmail.com; Don (512) 426-2771 |
Every member is equipped in prophetic ministry and gets the chance to lead the group in a teaching from Kris Vallotton's book "Basic Training for the Prophetic Ministry". Get a biblical perspective on the prophetic and learn how to use these gifts in your daily life. |
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Justin and Hannah Gardner, Scott and Rebekah Voelker, John and Tasha Butler |
Sundays 5pm - Large group meeting Wednesdays 7:30pm - women/mens groups biweekly Start: September 11, Weekly |
South Austin (S) |
Justin (512) 422-1265, justinwgardner@gmail.com Hannah (512) 406-1517, hannah.christine@gmail.com |
A committed small group community of families and marrieds who are dedicated to growth in our relationship with Jesus, our outward focus on loving others, and depth and intimacy in our marriages and families. We will be reading the marriage book, Love & Respect, and anyone is welcome at this point. Our group meets every week but will go as follows: Week #1 - Everyone meets; #2 - Men meet; #3 - Women meet; #4 - Everyone meets, etc.. |
Childcare is only available at the large HG, please contact leaders for more information. |
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Chase and Meagan Brown, Sara Vahle |
Tuesdays 6:30pm Start: September 13, Weekly |
11441 Hillhaven Drive 78748 (S) |
Meagan (512) 826-4977, meaganebrown@yahoo.com Chase (512) 826-4897, mchasebrown@yahoo.com Sara Vahle (512) 217-6672, saravahle@gmail.com |
Together we will discover and refine our spiritual gifts, help each other recognize our unique areas of influence and live empowered in our God given identities through studying biblical passages and supportive material that give direction to this vision. Regular prayer & outreaches, both collectively & individually, are a normal part of our group. |
Childcare available with intentional lessons for older children. |
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Win Bauman, Caleb Hobart |
Tuesdays, 6:30-8:30pm Start: September 6, Weekly |
1200 Barton Hills Dr. Apt. 241 Austin, TX 78704 (C) |
Win (512) 803-4613, win.bauman@gmail.com Caleb (469) 337-1707, calebhobart@gmail.com |
We love laughing, family life, practically engaging with one another and the lost, and the simplicity of truly following Jesus. As we passionately embrace life together as the family of God, we expect His glory to be revealed among us as we hear, respond, and faithfully obey the Holy Spirit's gentle promptings. Before long, each of us will have more joy, stories of His power, and a renewed passion to go and make disciples of all nations. Grey hair to grandkids desired. Let's talk about what this will look like! |
Let's talk about what this will look like! |
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David Swarbrick Jr. |
Tuesdays, 6:30 pm Start: September 13, Weekly |
4300 Lost Oasis 78739 (SW) |
Dave Swarbrick (512) 736-8810, david.swarbrick.jr@gmail.com |
Strengthening our relationships with God by 1) Waiting on the Holy Spirit (soaking), 2) Crying out for the Holy Spirit (praying), & 3) Doing whatever the Holy Spirit leads us to do (obeying). |
Currently, childcare is not provided but we are flexible. |
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Ethan and Chalene Hill & Jonathan and Jenni Carroll |
Wednesdays, 7pm Start: September 7, Weekly |
2102 Campfield Pkwy, 78745 OR 8308 Winterstein Dr., 78745 (SW) Please call first for location. |
Jonathan Carroll,(512) 553-5623 laughcrazy@gmail.com nerdsinlove2009@gmail.com |
We are a community that worships God together, fellowships with one another, reads & discusses the scriptures, and prays for each other weekly. Loving on our neighbors in creative ways is important to us. We eat dinner together once a month & split into groups by gender once a month. |
Children are welcome, but group members will rotate caring for them while they play separately. |
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Jeffrey and Anissa Couvillon, Andy and Sarah Combs |
Wednesday 6:30-8:30pm Start: September 14, Weekly |
8609 Verona Trl. 78749 (SW) |
Sarah Combs (512) 636-1719, scombs2000@gmail.com Andy Combs (512) 736-2550, andycombs@gmail.com Anissa (956) 501-8613, anissa.couvillon@gmail.com, Jeffrey (512) 740-4713 Jeffrey.couvillon@gmail.com |
We aim to have an open and inviting group that is intentional about loving each other and sharing community. We'll have weekly spirit led discussions that lead us to be more like Christ! We will make ourselves available to the Holy Spirit and believe that He will do something! We'll encourage one another by sharing our hearts and lives and sometimes singing and eating food. |
Childcare available |
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Greg and Carolyn Grant |
Wednesdays 7:30pm Start: September 7, Weekly |
403 Juniper Road 78746 (W) |
Greg and Carolyn (512) 551-9888, grantsinlondon@yahoo.com |
Our group's vision is to support one other as we journey through life together. We have a passion for working singles and couples who have a desire for accountability, friendship and encouragement. The group meets over dinner each week and builds relationships through sharing what's going on in their lives, worshiping and spending time in the Word. |
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Trudy Landis |
Wednesdays 10-11:30am Start: September 14, 2 times monthly (2nd & 4th Wednesdays) |
HITC Office Playroom (SW) |
Trudy (512)773-7008, trudy@hopeinthecity.org |
Supporting expectant moms and those with infants less than 1 year old who are transitioning from being "just a couple" to becoming a family living in community. Babies will stay with their moms. |
Babies will stay with their moms. |
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Maari Christante, Jane Wallace-Bradley and Mike Cook |
Wednesdays, 7pm Start: September 14, Weekly plus 2 hangout times and an outreach per month |
4405 Barrow Ave Unit B; 78751 (NW) |
Maari (512) 560-6694, maaric@gmail.com Jane (210) 254-4701, mejanee@gmail.com Mike (512)762-7368, mikedcook23@gmail.com
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Gather together weekly for simple church, connecting with God and each other in the Spirit and truth (worshiping, ministering & studying the word together). In addition to this, twice a month we will do something together that builds community and is seeker friendly. Once a month we will go love the lost in Austin. Children are welcome but must be cared for by the parents. |
Children are welcome but must be cared for by the parents. |
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Beau Bryant & Kelli Kurachi |
Thursdays, 7 - 9pm Start: September 8, Weekly |
7231 Creekside Dr. 78752 OR 11500 Jollyville Rd #1926 78759 (NE/N) |
Beau Bryant (214) 208-4643, beaubryant08@gmail.com Kelli Kurachi (512) 970-8494, kellikurachi@gmail.com |
Christians committed to inviting non-believers to a welcoming Hope Group setting, with the intent of introducing them to a true and holistic representation of Christ's love, and to the beauty of the church. Christians committed to loving and encouraging one another, and so glorifying God and beautifying the Church. |
Childcare currently not available. If desired, those with kids will rotate care |
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Tyler Norton, Aaron Murdoch, Forrest Bratton |
Thursdays 7pm Start: September 8, Weekly |
7600 Wood Hollow Blvd Apt 1218; 78731 (NW) |
Tyler (832) 561-2066 or tylerdnorton@gmail.com Aaron (512) 992-9173, aaron.murdoch@gmail.com Forrest (512) 468-8391, FBratton@gmail.com |
Our focus is to create an atmosphere where pursuing a more intimate relationship with the Lord is attractive and contageous. How? By consistently encountering the Lord together and loving one another like family. |
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Jack and Marci Coleman |
Thursdays, 7-9pm Start: September 8, Weekly |
13409 Snowfall, 78727 (N) |
Jack (512) 924-0772, Marci (512) 924-0771, marci.hendrickson@gmail.com |
Our Hope Group is open to people of all ages and spiritual maturity. We especially want to welcome those new to HITC throughout the year. Our group will be worshiping, welcoming, encouraging, challenging, and growing in our faith and love of one another. |
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Song and Sarah Han |
Fridays 6:30pm Start: September 23, Weekly |
HFN Room (SW) |
Song and Sarah (512) 291-4977, sarahhan@me.com |
Crazy Love: We share dinner together and are reading the book, “Crazy Love”, by Francis Chan. “The answer to religious complacency isn’t working harder at a list of dos and don’ts – it’s falling in love with God. God calls each of us to a passionate love relationship with Himself.” |
Childcare available, please let us know if your children are joining us. |
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NOTE: Additional Hope Groups below!
Leaders: Darren and Robin Bond | Fridays 7 - 9 p.m. | John and Suzanne Van Hoorn's home, 4616 Steed Dr. 78749 (SW)
Starts September 16, weekly. Community of people who long to seek God with their whole heart, grow and walk in His ways.
Contact: Robin (512)394-0155 or robin@robinbondinteriors.com
Leaders: Rich and Helen Dean | 1st and 3rd Thursdays 6 - 8 p.m. | Hope in the City (SW)
Starts September 22. Want to become a better parent? This group will focus on specific parenting tools for raising godly children, along with small discussion groups led by experienced mentoring couples.
Contact: Rick (512)538-8381 or rich.dean@sbcglobal.net
Leader: Susie Brooks | Wednesdays 7 p.m. | 8214 Nairn Drive 78749 (SW)
Starts September 14th, weekly. Will use the book Made to Crave and videos as a study. 6 week study.
Contact: Susie Brooks (512)892-7122 or susanbbrooks@austin.rr.com
Leaders: Scott and Stacy McCracken | Wednesdays 7 p.m. | Rotates homes in SW Austin, please call before coming
Starts September 7th, weekly. A community based group focusing on empty nesters or couples with older children. Meetings consist of worship, Bible study and prayer, and once a month meal.
Contact: Stacy (512)470-4879 or smccrack@ieee.org
Leader: Samantha Elkinton | Tuesdays 6 - 8 p.m. | Location: contact Samantha (SW)
Already begun, every other week. This group will focus on loving our husbands, that are not YET believers, the way God would want us to - through prayer, studying and applying God's word and sharing in each other's joys and sadness.
Contact: Samantha at se.gardens@hotmail.com
Leaders: Gaylon and Marilyn Boyd, Paul and Lisa Gouge | Wednesdays 7 - 9 p.m. | Location: Rotating homes in SW Austin. Please contact before coming.
We meet the 1st and 3rd Wednesday's to help/work with refugees in Central Austin. The 2nd and 4th Wednesday's we meet to pray for our outreach to refugees and build relationships with one another at our home in SW Austin. Childcare not provided.
Contact: Gaylon at gaylon_boyd@yahoo.com or Paul Gouge at paul@gouge-inti.com