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The results are in! It turns out I’m a white dude… In Christ! “The Lord is the portion of my inheritance and of my cup; You support my lot. The lines have fallen for me in pleasant places; yes, an inheritance is beautiful for me.” Psalm 16:5-6 (MEV) #pilgrimpath #ancestrydna

Trying to find ways to reach our culture, even well-intentioned church leaders have often soft-sold the Gospel. The Bible and it’s message is not inspiration but transformation. Love is not at war with truth. We aren’t in need of a “pick me up.” We are in need of being born again and then walking inContinue reading “Jesus Came for the Sick”

“Work willingly at whatever you do, as though you were working for the Lord rather than for people. Remember that the Lord will give you an inheritance as your reward, and that the Master you are serving is Christ. But if you do what is wrong, you will be paid back for the wrong youContinue reading “Dealing with Disappointment Biblically”

  “Who is Jesus?” Matthew 3:13-17 “I want it simple and straightforward.” – Who is Jesus – Exactly?  Introduction In Matthew 16:13, our Lord asked the most important question ever posed. “Whom do men say that I the Son of man am?” What do world religions say? “Jews believe Jesus was Mary’s son, was aContinue reading “Who is Jesus Sermon – January 12, 2020”

Thank you to everyone who went out to celebrate though 175th anniversary of First Congregational Church of Detroit last month. You are a few photos I took at First. Mount Hope began as a Mission of First. We began as the Mount Hope Avenue mission at what is now 25th Street at Michigan Avenue. SoContinue reading “Heritage and New Beginnings!”

Join us Friday December 20th @ 7 p.m. for Blue Christmas. This is a healing service, a safe space to worship Christmastime when you aren’t finding joy so easy to find… Join us Sunday December 22nd for the final Sunday of Advent at our normal time of 10:30 a.m. Join us Tuesday December 24th @Continue reading “Christmas Services @Mt. Hope Church!”

Among the things I love about Detroit is Mexican Town. I’m a California native and spent much of my life living in the Southwest. On a recent family outing for tasty culinary delights, I stopped to allow the kids take a few photos of some beautiful wall art in that area. While they took theirContinue reading “No Hate”

We look forward to seeing you at trunk or treat! Bring your kids out in costumes and trick or treat in the trunks of the cars of the people of the church! Everyone is invited to participate. Any questions please contact the church office: 734-425-7280 We’ll see you there. Sunday October 27th @3:00 p.m. (finishedContinue reading “Trunk or Treat! October 27th”