Hope Month

We believe that there are evidences of God's kingdom breaking into the world! We see it when broken places are healed. Once per year, we dedicate an entire month to learning more about what it takes to bring HOPE and healing to one Broken Place. Learn more about this year's highlighted broken place - Pain.

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The Hope of Jesus. The Work of His Church.Weekend of Service

On September 21 and September 29, we'll spend time going out to heal broken places in our community through service. We'll send the people of Grace into the community to reflect the HOPE of Jesus to our neighbors through hands-on service projects.

Hope in Action

Download our practical and spiritual guide to healing the broken place of pain. This HOPE Month, learn how to support others through the spiritual, mental, emotional, and physical challenges they face. Take specific actions, grounded in faith, to bring comfort and connection to those in need. Start your journey to making a difference, and make sure to share your stories with us when you do!

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One week only!Relieve Medical Debt

This September, as part of our Hope Month, Grace Church is bringing tangible hope to those burdened by medical debt in our community. Medical debt is an invisible crisis that weighs heavily on individuals and families, often leading to overwhelming mental, emotional, and even physical pain. Partnering with UnDue Medical Debt, we can make a difference in healing the broken place of pain!

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Other Ways toGet Involved This Hope Month

Devotional

Check out this recommended devotional on the Bible app.

Congregational Care Network

We've partnered with IU Health Chaplaincy to care for those in our community this Hope Month. Do you have a heart for caring for people experiencing pain? Come to a training session on September 28 to learn how you can help care for patients with chronic illnesses by helping them navigate the complex medical systems as well as provide a listening ear.

Engage Outside Our Walls

Get to know our ministry partners and missionaries, and find out how you can partner with them to heal pain in our community as well as around the world.

Sermons About Pain

Witness The Raising of Lazarus

Milton Keys - March 17, 2024

Known Healed & Saved

Tim Ayers - August 21, 2022

Calm in the Chaos Grief During the Holidays

Maron Gaffron - November 21, 2021

If You Only Knew When You Hit A Wall

Barry Rodriguez - September 27, 2020

Hope Month 2020: Never Alone Dignity

Barry Rodriguez - August 02, 2020

The Next Chapter Refuge In The Storm

Barry Rodriguez - June 21, 2020

What Now I Feel So Alone. I Choose To Love My Neighbor.

Tim Ayers - May 03, 2020

What Now I Feel So Sad. I Choose to Lament.

Barry Rodriguez - April 19, 2020

Relief Uncommon Love

Amy Christie - January 12, 2020

Into The Wilderness Water From The Rock

Barry Rodriguez - October 20, 2019

Into The Wilderness Bitter Water

Barry Rodriguez - October 06, 2019

Called Out Joseph

Dave Rodriguez - May 13, 2018

Called Out Wrestling with God

Dave Rodriguez - May 06, 2018

Where's God When Rendering Redemption

Dave Rodriguez - May 18, 2014

Where's God When Theology of Pain & Loss: 5 False Beliefs

Dave Rodriguez - April 27, 2014

Grateful Thanksgiving Through Pain

Dave Rodriguez - November 24, 2013

American Soul The Faith And Fate Of Those We Love Romans 6:1-23

Barry Rodriguez - May 12, 2013

Who Is This Man Who is This Man?

Dave Rodriguez - March 31, 2013

The Six Broken Places Brokenness

Dave Rodriguez - October 21, 2012

Kingdom Ethics Kingdom Ethics: Series Recap

Dave Rodriguez - July 31, 2005

Hope MonthPast Years

Each year, we revisit Hope Month and focus on an entirely new topic dedicated to one of the Broken Places of the World including: Separation, Isolation, Hatred, Injustice, Pain, and Decay. The goal is to bring hope and healing into our world by calling us to live more like Jesus.

2019 | Hatred 2020 | Isolation

2021 | Decay 2022 | Separation

2023 | Injustice