Thank you for worshiping with us today at Hope Family Fellowship! We are a place of hope with people who love God and others! May God richly bless you in our time together today!

Rusty and Sasha Posey, Lead Pastor

Hope Family Fellowship Announcements

Night of Community - TONIGHT at 6:00 pm
Meet at San Remo (226 Connally St)
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Hope Kids Event - TONIGHT at 6:00 pm
Fellowship Hall
See Pastor Zach for More Information

Senior Adult Trip to White Oak
Friday, August 26th at 6 pm
If you need a ride, meet at church at 5:30 pm.
Please let Sonny know if you plan to attend. He needs a head count.

Hope Youth: Bowling
Saturday, August 27th at 2:00 pm
Classic Lanes (333 Industrial Dr E)
See Pastor Zach for more information!

New Merch is here!
New Hope Family Fellowship Hats - $25 each
New Red, White and Blue T-shirts - $10 each
Light Blue and Black T-shirts are $5 and Hoodies are $10

Hope Box Needs: Pop-Top Cans, Peanut Butter, Pasta, Pasta Sauce,
Kraft Mac-n-Cheese and Rice!

Hope Youth
Wednesday Nights at 7:00 pm
For Hope Youth Updates, Text @hopehope to 81010

Join us in reading the Bible through in 2022! To join the Bible App group and find the plan, go to www.connectathope.com!

Prayer – Every Sunday Morning at 9:00 am

Bible Reading Plan

Day 1 – Luke 22:39-65; Proverbs 15:25-33; Ezra 7-8
Day 2 – Luke 22:66–23:25; Psalm 104:1-9; Ezra 9-10
Day 3 – Luke 23:26-56; Psalm 104:10-23; Nehemiah 1-5
Day 4 – Luke 24:1-35; Psalm 104:24-35; Nehemiah 6-7
Day 5 – Luke 24:36-53; Psalm 105:1-15; Nehemiah 8

Hope Partner of the Week
Aaron and Sara Henry – South Africa/Urban Tribes

Hope Kids
Sundays at 10:00 am

Double Vision: Cross the Jordan
Pastor Rusty Posey
August 14, 2022

2 Kings 2:1-6 (NLT) “When the LORD was about to take Elijah up to heaven in a whirlwind, Elijah and Elisha were traveling from Gilgal. 2 And Elijah said to Elisha, “Stay here, for the LORD has told me to go to Bethel.” But Elisha replied, “As surely as the LORD lives and you yourself live, I will never leave you!” So they went down together to Bethel. 3 The group of prophets from Bethel came to Elisha and asked him, “Did you know that the LORD is going to take your master away from you today?” “Of course I know,” Elisha answered. “But be quiet about it.” 4 Then Elijah said to Elisha, “Stay here, for the LORD has told me to go to Jericho.” But Elisha replied again, “As surely as the LORD lives and you yourself live, I will never leave you.” So they went on together to Jericho.” 5 Then the group of prophets from Jericho came to Elisha and asked him, “Did you know that the LORD is going to take your master away from you today?” “Of course I know,” Elisha answered. “But be quiet about it.” 6 Then Elijah said to Elisha, “Stay here, for the LORD has told me to go to the Jordan River.” But again Elisha replied, “As surely as the LORD lives and you yourself live, I will never leave you.” So they went on together.”

Double Portion Living means constantly pursuing the Master.

1 Timothy 6:11–12 (NLT) “But you, Timothy, are a man of God; so run from all these evil things. Pursue righteousness and a godly life, along with faith, love, perseverance, and gentleness. 12 Fight the good fight for the true faith. Hold tightly to the eternal life to which God has called you, which you have declared so well before many witnesses.”

2 Kings 2:7-8 (NLT) “Fifty men from the group of prophets also went and watched from a distance as Elijah and Elisha stopped beside the Jordan River. 8 Then Elijah folded his cloak together and struck the water with it. The river divided, and the two of them went across on dry ground!”

Double Portion Living means having a holy discontent even when others are satisfied.

Psalm 63:1–5 (NLT) “O God, you are my God; I earnestly search for you. My soul thirsts for you; my whole body longs for you in this parched and weary land where there is no water. 2 I have seen you in your sanctuary and gazed upon your power and glory. 3 Your unfailing love is better than life itself; how I praise you! 4 I will praise you as long as I live, lifting up my hands to you in prayer. 5 You satisfy me more than the richest feast. I will praise you with songs of joy.”

2 Kings 2:9-10 (NLT) “When they came to the other side, Elijah said to Elisha, “Tell me what I can do for you before I am taken away.” And Elisha replied, “Please let me inherit a double share of your spirit and become your successor.” 10 “You have asked a difficult thing,” Elijah replied. “If you see me when I am taken from you, then you will get your request. But if not, then you won’t.”

Double Portion Living requires Bold Asking.

Matthew 7:7–8 (NLT) “Keep on asking, and you will receive what you ask for. Keep on seeking, and you will find. Keep on knocking, and the door will be opened to you. 8 For everyone who asks, receives. Everyone who seeks, finds. And to everyone who knocks, the door will be opened.”

2 Kings 2:11-15 (NLT) “As they were walking along and talking, suddenly a chariot of fire appeared, drawn by horses of fire. It drove between the two men, separating them, and Elijah was carried by a whirlwind into heaven. 12 Elisha saw it and cried out, “My father! My father! I see the chariots and charioteers of Israel!” And as they disappeared from sight, Elisha tore his clothes in distress. 13 Elisha picked up Elijah’s cloak, which had fallen when he was taken up. Then Elisha returned to the bank of the Jordan River. 14 He struck the water with Elijah’s cloak and cried out, “Where is the LORD, the God of Elijah?” Then the river divided, and Elisha went across. 15 When the group of prophets from Jericho saw from a distance what happened, they exclaimed, “Elijah’s spirit rests upon Elisha!” And they went to meet him and bowed to the ground before him.”

Double Portion Living moves from watching to experiencing.

2 Timothy 2:20–22 (NLT) “In a wealthy home some utensils are made of gold and silver, and some are made of wood and clay. The expensive utensils are used for special occasions, and the cheap ones are for everyday use. 21 If you keep yourself pure, you will be a special utensil for honorable use. Your life will be clean, and you will be ready for the Master to use you for every good work. 22 Run from anything that stimulates youthful lusts. Instead, pursue righteous living, faithfulness, love, and peace. Enjoy the companionship of those who call on the Lord with pure hearts.”