Have you ever wondered why people get baptized? There are so many misconceptions about the purpose of baptism. To be clear, getting baptized will not get you into heaven. Like wearing a wedding ring signifies that you’re married, baptism signifies that we trust Jesus is God’s Son and there is nothing we can do to earn salvation apart from Him.

Just as baptism proclaims God’s grace in our lives, there is also an aspect of obedience tied to it. In Acts 22:16, Jesus says, “What are you waiting for? Get up and be baptized. Have your sins washed away by calling on the name of the Lord.”

If you have a relationship with Christ but have never been baptized, we’re here to reiterate what Jesus asked … What are you waiting for? Receive details and sign up online.

Earlier this month, many of you answered this calling to baptism and proclaimed what you believe at the Raleigh Campus. We pray that God uses each one of you to make an impact on His kingdom … at Hope, within the Triangle and throughout the world.

Have you been baptized? Share your stories with us below!

Have you ever had the dream that you were late for class? Well, never again. Hope’s fall classes will have you so in tune that you will be 15 minutes early each week! Browse our class listing to find just the right class scheduled for just the right time. Only have Mondays free? We have you covered. The goal is making the perfect class that much easier to find. You need childcare in order to sign up? Hope has provided childcare for many of the classes as well. We encourage you to give one of our classes a try. You will be surprised how fulfilling and easy it is to connect with others once you step through the door.

Visit our classes page for descriptions, childcare info and much more. Just don’t wait too long … classes begin the week of September 12 and childcare deadline is this Monday, September 5! Register online.

View pictures of the August baptism at Hope Community Church. Congratulations to all who participated!

“What are you waiting for? Get up and be baptized. Have your sins washed away by calling on the name of the Lord.” Acts 22:16 (NLT)

Jesus commands us to profess our faith in him through baptism. If you have a relationship with Christ but have never been baptized, proclaim your faith through baptism at our Raleigh or Holly Springs campus. Visit our baptism page for more information.

Friday night, August 12, all are invited to hear Dylan Dodson, author of True Pain, True Grief and a True God speak at Hope’s “Journey” Ministry night.

Dylan Dodson is an incredible young man with an amazing story to tell of how God has journeyed with his family through the valley of pain, suffering and grief that accompanied the loss of his father. Dylan writes in his recent book that “your painful experience allows you to witness a side of the Lord that not everyone will get to see in this lifetime.” This is a rare opportunity to come and hear firsthand how God has used even a tragic situation to bring an overwhelming assurance of His great love and compassion.

The event will kick off with refreshments and social time at 7pm in the Gathering Place, followed by a time of worship in the auditorium around 7:45pm and Dylan speaking shortly after 8:00pm. Whether you are single or not, Hope’s Single Adults Ministry welcomes everyone to attend the entire or any one portion of the night.

Hope invites you to learn more about the fall class offerings on our website. Search by class topic or class name. Register online for a class that suits you!