November All Church Email

We're excited to share Hope Central Christian Church news, events, and information to help us serve and grow in Christ together.

Jesus was a brilliant storyteller, but he didn't tell stories to simply entertain. He told parables to invite people to become his followers and live their lives fully for God. The next few Sunday mornings we'll listen to some of Jesus' parables and hear his invitation to us personally to become a part of what God is doing in the world today.

November 9 - Matthew 13:1-23; Mark 4:1-25; Luke 8:4-18

November 16 - Matthew 13:24-43; Mark 4:30-34

November 23 - Matthew 13:44-53; Mark 4:26-29

November 30 - Matthew 8:23-27; Mark 4:35-41; Luke 8:22-25

December 7 - Matthew 8:28-34; Mark 5:1-20; Luke 8:26-39

Study Guides that go along with the messages will continue to be available on www.hope-central.church (or click here: study guide).  Paper copies are located in the foyer next to the bulletins.

Elections will be held as a part of the Annual Meeting on Sunday, January 11, 2026 in the Kimball campus’ sanctuary. Time for the meeting to be determined. Please watch for this information in an upcoming email. Absentee ballots may be received by contacting one of the Elders or stopping by one of the church offices.

Winter is coming… Snow shovelers help make our sidewalks and stairs safe and accessible for all who enter the building.  Supplies (shovels, sand, and ice melt) are kept at the building.  Volunteers sign up for a one-week period (Monday-Sunday) and are responsible for shoveling if/when we get snow that week.  This is a great parent & child serving opportunity!  Sign up for a week (or more!) below:

Kimball Campus office hours have changed slightly. The office will now be staffed:

Mondays: 8:30am-12:00pm

Tuesdays: 8:30am-4:00pm

Wednesdays: 8:30am-4:00pm

Thursdays: 8:30am-4:00pm

Fridays: 8:30am-12:00pm

If you have attended Lunch with the Pastor but have not yet been to Starting Point, we want to encourage you to take that next step! Starting Point is a great way to find out more about the mission of Hope Central Christian Church and what it looks like to get on board with that mission. 

Starting Point will be offered next at the Kimball campus on November 23rd at 9:30am in Room 130 (downstairs next to the restrooms). Contact Chris Chambers at (320) 292-0971 if you have any questions. 

Awana Clubbers Conclude Mission Madness Month: “Fill the Food Shelf”
Our Awana Clubbers recently concluded Mission Madness Month with a meaningful service project titled “Fill the Food Shelf.” Through their generosity and enthusiasm, the children collected over 608 pounds of food to bless our local food shelf ministry.

A core purpose of the Awana program is to help children grow not only in their knowledge of God’s Word but also in living out their faith through acts of service. Scripture reminds us in Luke 3:11, “Anyone who has two shirts should share with the one who has none, and anyone who has food should do the same.” Our clubbers embodied this truth, joyfully giving from what they had to help meet the needs of others.

In addition to collecting food, the students helped deliver the donations, tour the food shelf, and learn more about how this ministry serves our community. This experience allowed them to see firsthand how God uses simple acts of kindness to make a lasting impact.

We are grateful for the families and leaders who encouraged and supported our Awana Clubbers throughout this month of service. May these young hearts continue to grow in compassion and in their desire to serve others as they follow Christ’s example of love.

Come be part of what God’s doing at Awana!
Every Wednesday evening, our church comes alive with laughter, games, and the sound of kids hiding God’s Word in their hearts through AWANA. Right now, we have 101 kids enrolled — and even more families are hoping to join!

Before we can open our doors wider, we need a few more caring adults to serve as small group helpers — people who listen to verses, encourage kids at games, and help them grow in faith.

If you love kids, enjoy connecting with others, and want to make a lasting impact, we’d love to have you join the AWANA team. You don’t need to be a teacher or a Bible expert — just someone who wants to help kids know Jesus.

Interested? Connect with Leslie Arnold this Sunday!  We’d love to have you join the team! leslie.arnold@hope-central.church or 320-492-7227

November 23rd is Student Sunday!  The Glimpse students will be serving and volunteering Sunday morning, on both the Dassel and Kimball Campuses, in places like communion serving, greeting and hosting!

If a student is interested and has not signed up yet or doesn’t know where to serve please contact Tyler Kaskinen 320-309-2751

Join us on Sunday, November 16 at 12:15 PM on the Kimball campus in the Fellowship Hall.

Shoebox gifts are a tangible way to show God's love to children around the world and share the gospel. Our goal is to pack 120 boxes during the event!  

Please RSVP by clicking on this link. Go to page 2 to register the names of those attending.

The Social committee is excited to remind you of our upcoming Benevolent Auction on December 7th at 4pm at the Kimball Campus! This annual event is an opportunity for the church to get together, be generous, and have A LOT of fun together. The money raised from this event goes to our church benevolent fund, which helps those in need in our church and communities throughout the year.  

What will be auctioned off? Whatever you bring! Donation ideas include crafts, homemade goodies, themed baskets, and gently used items. We will also be adding in a Silent Auction component this year. Please bring items to be auctioned by 12:00 pm Sunday December 7th. Buffet lines open at 4, please bring an appetizer to share.  The auction will begin around 4:30. Looking forward to seeing you there!

We’re excited to announce that Hope Central Christian Church clothing is now available for purchase through our new online store hosted by AK Graphics! You can browse and order a variety of adult and youth apparel directly online. Payments can conveniently be made using PayPal, Venmo, or credit card. Once your order is complete, items can be picked up at AK Graphics, located downtown Kimball.  An email will be sent when your order is ready for pickup. Visit the online store today and show your Hope Central pride!
https://akgraphics.ecwid.com/HOPE-CENTRAL-CHRISTIAN-CHURCH-c191081265 Thank you for your continued support — we can’t wait to see everyone wearing their Hope Central gear!

We hope to see you this Sunday on the Kimball Campus at 8:00, 9:30, or 11:00 am or the Dassel Campus at 10:00 am!

Kate and Elisabeth

Office Managers

Hope Central Christian Church

320-398-3660/320-275-3322