First Morning Worship Service

The families of Hopewell Church, along with a handful of visitors, joined together in their first morning worship service this past Lord's Day.  All expressed joy and were greatly edified by the time spent in the presence of God.

During the service 9 young people made a first time public profession of faith. Teaching elder Matt Timmons gave a message entitled, "Professing the Faith" for the occasion.  The message was drawn from 1 Timothy 6:12, "Take hold of the eternal life to which you were called and about which you made the good confession in the presence of many witnesses."

Prior to the service Timmons noted that a handful of families gathered together 200 years ago to form the first church in Ashland.  These families were also dedicated to the Reformed faith and had taken the name "Hopewell Church."

A new pulpit was constructed for the service by member Dave Lillo.  Others were acknowledged for having a hand in making the service possible.

We recognize most of all the sovereign hand of God and the immense grace of His Son in allowing us the blessed opportunity to gather together.

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