HOPE Search After God's Heart

If I had to choose one word to describe the presence of our heavenly Father at the HOPE Conference this year, “REAL” would be it. Of course, we are able to say He is with us every year, and it seems to me that this year was no different. It was only greater in that each of us was not only moved by the Spirit but actively challenged as well, regardless of our own current level at which we commune with God. It is all too easy at times to put our own boundaries on that which God is able to do in our lives, and each time He breaks them we are faced with new blessings and challenges.

The All-Conference Worship Service took on the mood of an old-fashioned and spirited revival service.

This year, God called us to look at ourselves and examine each part of our lives. The intent was to ultimately improve upon our ability to glorify and aggressively serve Him. This was not a challenge posed only to the strong, for the spiritually hungry could also relate.

I was blessed to lead a wonderful small group at HOPE this year. Whether leaving a specific comfort zone to reach out to others or to surrender life to Him completely, the Lord met each of us individually. It is amazing to me how our God can take one speaker in four short days and change 75 hearts. I am so excited to be part of a group that seeks so diligently after God’s own heart, nurturing each other and offering support when needed throughout the year. I am motivated in pursuit of my own personal goal to become more focused upon attaining God’s will for my life ahead of my own wishes. This year it was truly evident to me the way that HOPE glorifies our Lord. He knows no boundaries when we completely trust in Him.

On June 25, 2001, Harlan Nuss awoke at 2:30 a.m., and was led by God to write these words, which were read to the HOPE group the next day.

I will build my church

Just as my son Jesus told the Samaritan woman at the well,
“A day is coming when all will worship in Spirit and in Truth”.

Imagine my Gathered Church:
Exalting Jesus Christ as Lord
Ignited by the power of the Holy Spirit

You have given the NA a glimpse of what will be by:
Your obedience
Your prayers

I will continue to bless your obedience and your prayers
As you continue to seek my face.
It will all flow out of worship.
As you honor my son, I will pour out my spirit on you.
I will bless you, then you will bless others.