Focused On Jesus
Pursuing Growth
Living As Family
Sunday Services 10am
949 3rd Ave, Hope, BC V0X 1L0
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Who We Are
Helping people take one step closer to Jesus.
Here at Grace Baptist Church we believe that everyone is on a spiritual journey, whether they realize it or not. Our Goal is to help people take one step closer to Jesus.
We don’t have all the answers, and we are far from perfect, but if you want people to walk with you on the journey, challenge your thinking, support you in difficult times, and seek to reflect Jesus to you, then we’d love to be a part of that.
Leadership
Our Pastors
Meet our pastoral team and hear their vision for Grace Baptist Church!
Jake Giles
Pastoral Team Lead
“Sin and grace, absence and presence, tragedy and comedy, they divide the world between them and where they meet head on, the Gospel happens.” – Fredrick Buechner
Kari Larson
Associate Pastor of Relationships and Connecting
“And this is my prayer: that your love may abound more and more in knowledge and depth of insight, so that you may be able to discern what is best and may be pure and blameless for the day of Christ, filled with the fruit of righteousness that comes through Jesus Christ—to the glory and praise of God. And I am confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.” – Philippians 1:9-11,6
Jack Meers
Associate Pastor of Youth and Children
“The way of Jesus cannot be imposed or mapped — it requires an active participation in following Jesus as he leads us through sometimes strange and unfamiliar territory, in circumstances that become clear only in the hesitations and questionings, in the pauses and reflections where we engage in prayerful conversation with one another and with him.” – Eugene Peterson
Jeff Kuhn
Associate Pastor of Teaching and Administration
“In a society in which entertainment and distraction are such important preoccupations, ministers are also tempted to join the ranks of those who consider it their primary task to keep other people busy…But our task is the opposite of distraction. Our task is to help people concentrate on the real but often hidden event of God’s active presence in their lives. Hence, the question that must guide all organizing activity in a parish is not how to keep people busy; but how to keep them from being so busy that they can no longer hear the voice of God who speaks in silence.” – Henri Nouwen
Sunday Services
10 AM Sunday Mornings
As followers of Christ, we are called to live in community with one another. Our weekly Sunday service is one of the ways we fulfill that.
You are invited to join us as we collectively worship, seek spiritual growth, and connect with others.
Frequently Asked
Service FAQs
Learn what to expect when coming to our Sunday service for the first time!
What Accessibility Options Do You Have?
- Our sanctuary is located on the ground floor and our washrooms are built to be accessible.
- We offer audio units that provide support for those with hearing issues.
- Our Adult Sunday School classes are wheelchair accessible as well.
- There are several handicapped parking places directly in front of the main entrance.
- We also offer online services for those who cannot leave their homes.
Do I Need To Dress Up?
Nope! The dress code is casual. While culture may judge you by appearances, the Kingdom of God has a different standard, so come as you are.
What Is Your Service Like?
Intro & Announcements
Our service starts with a welcome, announcements, and this Sunday’s psalm reading
Singing
Prayer
In between our songs there will be a prayer for specific challenges faced by our community and the wider world.
Greeting
Before the sermon there will be a time for the congregation to greet one another. We encourage people greet those around them to the extent that they feel comfortable. We sing one last song to gather people back together for the sermon.
Sermon
Biblical teaching is a part of every service. Each sermon is based off of that week’s biblical passage as determined by our lectionary. Sermon outlines are projected on the screen and available in the foyer as you enter.
Ending & After
The service ends with a final song after which the pastor will give a blessing. After the service feel free to visit as long as you like or attend Sunday School at 11:30 (for all ages).
Is There Anything For My Kids?
Yes! Depending on the age of the child we have different options.
0 - 2 Years
We have a nursery located right off of the Sanctuary. The audio from the service is played over a speaker in the nursery so that parents can still listen to the sermon if they so desire.
2 - 6 Years
One of the unique things about our Sunday Worship Service is our Children’s Space. Prior to the sermon, children are invited to come and choose a mat in the Children’s Space. During the sermon they have a selection of quiet toys to occupy their hands while they sit alone and develop the ability to listen to the sermon. Is it noisy sometimes? You bet! But we believe we should worship as a family and we do not want to send our children away during this time!
7+ Years
Children (and adults) of all ages can find it difficult to sit still for a long time. Outside of our Sanctuary we have a table filled with fidgets and coloring pages to help keep hands busy while we learn to keep our minds open for the preaching. We encourage children to wait until the sermon to use these resources. The singing and prayers are a much easier way for them to engage with corporate worship and this way, when the sermon comes, they won’t already be bored with their fidget or finished with their coloring.
If you have questions about this or find our offerings difficult to navigate please come and talk to us about how we can help. We have a value of living as family and our goal is to help make our worship more inclusive to all ages. If that’s not happening for you let’s talk about how we can improve.
Where Do I Park?
We have a parking lot, and there is parking along the street on both 3rd Avenue and Odd Street.
Contact Us
We would love to speak with you
Feel free to reach out using the below details.
Get in Touch
- 604-869-5524
- info@gbchope.com
Address
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949 3rd Ave, Hope, BC V0X 1L0
PO Box 1540
Office Hours
- Tue-Fri 9:00AM - 4:00PM
Focused On Jesus · Centered In Prayer · Pursuing Growth · Seeking To Serve · Living As Family
