Church Updates

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Our annual church first of the year fast starts Sunday, January 7th at 12 a.m. and ends on Sunday, January 28th at 12:00am.  For more information on fasting visit our Resources Page by clicking the button below.  Join us as we fast and believe for an amazing start to the new year with renewed hope & joy.  We are excited to fast knowing God has great things for us in 2024.  

Our annual church first of the year fast starts Sunday, January 8th at 12 a.m. and ends on Saturday, January 28th at midnight.  For more information on fasting visit our Resources Page by clicking the button below.  Join us as we fast and believe for an amazing start to the new year with renewed hope & joy.  We are excited to fast knowing God has great things for us in 2023. 

We would like your feedback to help us plan for future bible studies.  Please click the button below to complete a survey and share your feedback with us.  Thank you.

 Vacation Bible School -Free no cost

For: Kids ages 5-12 (K-6th grade)

Dates: Tuesday July 27th - Friday July 30th

Times/Location: Daily from 10 am - 2 pm @ HOPO

Key scripture:  Be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his power – Ephesians 6:10 

Questions contact: Pastor Rita Gant by email at rita@hopochurch.org  

Our very own Pastor Donnie Holmes turned 60 this May!  Many church members went to visit him and celebrate & honor the occasion.  A big happy 60th to Pastor Donnie! Check out the pics by clicking the button below.  

First, we want to thank everyone for their continued support of House of Power Outreach and for following the safety guidelines we have implemented since reopening the church in June 2020.  Recently, the mandates have changed since Governor Abbott issued an executive order lifting the statewide mask and social distancing mandate for Texas starting March 10, 2021.  However our local government, the CDC, and other public health authorities have encouraged organizations to continue the requirement of face masks and social distancing in the fight over the pandemic.  

We always put the safety of our congregation as a priority.  The current safety guidelines  followed have allowed us to hold services weekly on Sunday while protecting our members and the community.   As of March 6, 2021, Williamson County is in the Red phase of community spread and Austin-Travis County is in Stage 4- Orange.  Therefore, after prayer we do believe that given the area wide case numbers, low number of people vaccinated, and suggestions to organizations, that it would still be wise to continue the requirement of masks and social distance protocols.   

We know God is faithful and much bigger than COVID or fear and that He will continue to protect our families and keep us safe.  We really miss seeing everyone in person and giving hugs- but we know the season is approaching soon when that will be possible & that the victory over COVID is near.  We look forward to the day when we can all be together again in person.  May God continue to bless you and prosper your families. 

Love,
Pastors Tory & Rita Gant   

In-person church services will begin on Family Sunday, June 7th.   We will follow guidance from the Texas Office of the Attorney General & the Office of the Governor regarding conducting church services.  We will also follow CDC guidelines.  

Sermons on Sundays will still be recorded and audio available online 30 minutes after service - click Sermons on the upper right corner of the main menu bar.   Sermons will also be available on the church YouTube Channel Sundays at 10:30am.  

Note: At this time no infant/toddler, children's ministry or youth services will be held.      

Check out the video broadcast of this week's sermon-Wednesday at 7 pm on our church YouTube channel during this time of postponed in-person church services.  

Contributions for your tithe & offerings can be made online by selecting the button below, from the website- select "Giving" on the top right corner OR from the Home page scrolling down to the Giving section.  If you prefer, you can mail a check to: House of Power Outreach 7 Applegate Circle, Bldg. 500  Round Rock, TX 78665. Thank you for your faithfulness, support and for keeping the church strong.

 Join Pastor Rita for a weekly six part teaching series that will air every Tuesday at 7 pm titled "Overcoming Worry, Fear, Anxiety and Doubt".   We hope and pray that these teachings will bless you.  Sessions air every Tuesday starting July 28th, and continue through September 1st.  To find the online broadcasts, go to YouTube and look for our HOPOCHURCH channel.   

Click button below for the children's ministry page including resources for such a time as this: Crafted by God, Prayer Warrior & Fear Not lessons.  Lessons have memory verse, activities, crafts & more.  There are also holiday activities including coloring pages & word search, etc. A big thank you to Children's Ministry Deals online & Ministry-To-Children for providing these children's church resources.

Our corporate church wide 21 day first of the year fast begins at midnight (12am on 1/3/21) and concludes at 12am on 1/24/21.  This year the theme is " Proclaiming this the acceptable year of the Lord's favor" Luke 4:18.  We know that God is doing great things and that 2021 will be a breakthrough year.  Join us as we fast and believe for an amazing start to the new year with renewed hope & joy.  For resources on fasting please visit our Resources Page from the main menu bar and/or the website from Jentezen Franklin ministry by clicking the button below.