Small groups are an integral part of HOPE. Without question, God intends that we grow in our relationship with Him together (see Hebrews 10:25). In small groups, Christ-followers find friendship, support, and encouragement from the other members of the group. Through Bible study, the small groups learn how God has designed us to live and grow together. To find out more information about small groups contact Jodi Klusacek at smallgroups@hopecomchurch.org or call (708)687-2230 ext. 230.

The Edge  is our ministry designed for 18-29 year-olds. With exciting events, outings, and small groups, the Edge gives people in the "college and career" age group a chance to meet new people, find a place to belong, and grow in God together. Stop by their table for more information or to be added to the email/ mailing list. You can also call the church offices @708-687-2230.

Teens Needing Teens (TNT) is all about making Jesus real in the lives of teenagers.

• At The Blast, junior highers (grades 7-8) can experience a high energy environment where they can hang out, have fun, and get a grasp on God's ideas for their lives. Our youth pastor, Bobby Moss, leads this group of fired-up teens that meet every Tuesday from 7-9pm at the building in Oak Forest. You can reach him for more information about The Blast at ext. 225 or email bobby@hopecomchurch.org.

• At Explosion , senior highers (grades 9-12) get together to have a great time, learn how God can be real in their lives, and worship Him together. Our youth pastor, Bobby Moss, includes the teens themselves in many aspects of leading the group, encouraging them to make the group their own. Explosion meets every Sunday night from 6-8:30pm. Call Pastor Bobby at ext. 225 for more information.

The Women's Ministry offers a variety of opportunities for the women of HOPE to connect and grow with each other. Whether you are a young mom of 2 or a grandmother of 18, there is a place for you in Women's Ministries. Find out more information about how to get involved check out Women's Ministry table in the hall on Sunday or visit our Women's Ministry page .

Kid-Munity is where kids from birth to 6th grade gather every Sunday. Our kids learn about God together in a fun, exciting atmosphere designed specifically for them and their age group.

• The Fuse The older kids (grades 3-6) meet at Kid-Munity Midweek on Thursday nights (6:30pm) starting Sept 21, 2006 (registration begins August 13). At Kid-Munity Midweek, the kids learn the "lesson" for the upcoming week and plan out how they will present it to the younger kids (with adult supervision, of course). For more information about The Fuse, contact Linda Minkalis via the church office 708-687-2230 or go to the Kid-Munity Page.

JAM (Jesus And Me) Kid-Munity's early childhood department provides a nurturing, safe environment for children from birth to Kindergarten. They begin to hear lessons about God as early as age 2. One of the most unique things about Kid-Munity for the elementary age children is that the older kids actually present much of the material to the younger kids each week.

Stephen's Ministry Hope is in the process of equipping lay people to assist individuals that are having struggles overcoming the difficulties that we all face in life such as loss of a loved one, hospitalization, loneliness and discouragement, spiritual crises, divorce or separation, and many more. We will be providing emotional and spiritual care and will walk beside the person until they are healed and can move on by themselves. This is a confidential and a one on one Christian based ministry.