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United Methodist
Women
Hopewell's United Methodist Women are involved in mission locally and globally. Our purpose is to develop a supportive fellowship and to participate in the global ministries of the church. We are part of the more than one million women who have chosen to be members of a special organization with a specific purpose - United Methodist Women! Membership is open to any woman who desires to belong and participate in the global mission of the church. The total UMW program is reflected through: spiritual growth; mission education; Christian social involvement; support for women, children and youth. During the year we have special programs, such as the Mother/Daughter Banquet, A Call to Prayer and Self-Denial, Salad Supper, Calendar Dinner, and others. We pledge to missions such as Ingathering, Cornwall Manor, Church Women United, Christmas Giving Tree, and many other special projects.
Sports at Hopewell
Hopewell is one of 12 churches in the area that participates in a year-round
sports program, including volleyball, basketball, and softball. The objective
of the sports league is to offer an opportunity for athletic competition
for participating churches' members (or associates) based upon Christian
fellowship. We view the sports program as simply another small group within
the church body, with an emphasis on athletics.
Sports offers a wonderful opportunity for involvement at Hopewell and
it's a great way to break down a thousand member church into a small, intimate
group. Many lifelong friendships are made and nurtured as a result of the
program. In addition, the continuous interaction with members of area churches
helps build bonds among the different church communities.
Hopewell has been very successful over the years in its athletic endeavors.
With two levels of competition, there's something for everyone, no matter
the skill or interest level. Competition is offered in two brackets: Competitive
(A League) for the more serious, skilled players and the Recreation
(B League), where games are played strictly in the spirit of fun. This
format follows through in each of the three sports seasons.
Men's Basketball
Our Men's basketball begins in early January with some practices starting
late in December. We may not be able to field a team this year if we do
not have some new players come out. This is a great small group ministry
based on Christian fellowship through sports (and the only small group
where you get to sweat!). Please consider playing with us this year. Call
Ken Lehman or Dick Pry if you are interested.
Men's Softball
Softball kicks off the summer in May, with games played at six or seven
fields in our immediate area.
Coed Volleyball
Coed volleyball begins in September and runs through early December. Matches
are played at Hopewell and at East Brandywine Baptist Church.
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