Community Groups

According to the Bible, the church is not a building or a set of programs. A church is a diverse group of people gathered together to celebrate, proclaim, and grow in the Gospel of Jesus Christ. What distinguishes a church from just a crowd of attendees or a social organization is the intentional creation of a community where people are encouraged to grow in their faith in Christ and where practical needs are met as we live life together.

At Risen Hope Church, we build this community through our Community Groups – small groups that meet in area homes twice each month. These groups welcome visitors and provide a great way to get to know people.

Interested in checking out a community group?

Our groups meet in Drexel Hill, Havertown, and Upper Darby on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Contact the leaders below or the church office for more details: (267) 930-4673 or info@risenhopechurch.org.

Drexel Hill

StBill and Becky Davis - Risen Hope Church

Bill and Becky Davis
Tuesday @ 7:30pm

610-623-7323

Email Bill & Becky

Rodney and Angela Goldston - Risen Hope Church

Rob and Becky Irias
Tuesday @ 7:00pm

443-831-8544

Email Rob and Becky

Jason and Kayte Gomes - Risen Hope Church

Tim and Gayline Shorey
Tuesday @ 7:30pm

267-930-4673

Email Tim and Gayline

Havertown

Dave & Pattie Heidengren - Risen Hope Church

Alex and Teresa Chen
Thursday @ 7:30pm

267-930-4673

Email Alex and Teresa

Upper Darby

Ben and Sasha Heidengren
Thursday @ 7:00pm

610-717-2075 or 484-767-3102

Email Ben and Sasha

Second email for Ben and Sasha

Baptism Application for December 9

The Baptism will take place December 9 at 5:30pm immediately following our Sunday service.

Thanks for your desire to be baptized! We want to help make your baptism a meaningful public expression of your commitment and association with Jesus Christ both for you and for the Church gathered to witness it. In order to do that, please take a few minutes to fill out the following form. Please note that this application does not guarantee your slot in the chosen baptism date or time. We will send a confirmation email once approved.

Please write out a declaration of your faith and why you want to be baptized. You may submit this in written or electronic form by bringing it to the church office or emailing it to alex@RisenHopeChurch.org. Your faith story can be up to 4 minutes long when spoken. Consider that this is to be a public declaration of the effect of Jesus Christ in your life and your commitment and association with him. It will be helpful for you to reflect on: How you became aware of your sinfulness and your need for a Savior
How Christ brought you to repentance and faith
You might also include a few sentences that describe your life prior to Christ, how he revealed himself to you and then the effect of the gospel in your life. The pastors will review the thoughts you share and may make edits for clarity or for time considerations. We will send you a copy of the edited declaration to review. It is important to us that everyone feels that they are sharing their own words and experiences, and that it is clear for those who are witnessing your baptism. Please call into the church office if you have further questions.

Baptism Form

Name*
First Last
Email*
Phone*
Address*
Street Address Address Line 2 City State ZIP Code
On which date(s) can you be baptized?*
- August 22
- September 26
- October 24
How are you involved at Risen Hope Church?*
Baptism signifies a believer's entrance into the body of Christ. Do you understand that baptism is part of a process of following Jesus Christ?*
- Yes
- No
Are you committed to becoming a member at Risen Hope or another gospel-preaching local church?*
- Yes
- No
If you are interested in joining Risen Hope, you will need to attend Explore and go through the membership process.
- Yes, I would like to register for Explore.
Which Community Group do you attend?*
If you are not in a small group, simply enter "none."
Release Statement*
In registering, I acknowledge that my image may be taken via photography and/or videography during the baptism and may be used by Risen Hope Church for the purpose of advertising or promoting its products and events.
- Yes, I have read the statement
Phone
This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.

TruthWalk Registration

TruthWalk is a teenage and adult level discipleship program offering various biblical, theological, apologetic, and Christian life teachings. These twice-a-month classes will provide truth to inform our faith and transform our life.

Schedule and Location
Dates and Times: the 3rd and 4th Sunday of each month, 2:30-3:30PM (unless otherwise announced)
Location: the church office: 536 Burmont Rd., Drexel Hill, PA 19026

Registration
Please register here. Please note that we are unable to provide childcare during TruthWalk.

Classes

January 20, 27
Class: A Life of Prayer (Spiritual Disciplines)
Teacher: Bill Davis

February 17, 24
Class: Christ in the Old Testament (Christology)
Teacher: Rob Irias

TruthWalk: Adult Sunday School

Name*
First Last
Email*
Phone*
Address
Street Address Address Line 2 City State ZIP Code
It would be helpful if you could give us an indication of your age.*
I'm registering for:*
- July 21 & 28 "Union with Christ: How Our Salvation is All About Our Connection to Christ"
Phone

This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.

Explore Class Registration

This form registers you for the Explore Class at Risen Hope starting on September 9, 2018. One registration per person.

The course runs from September 9 through October 14
Time: 2:30 - 3:30 pm
Location: The Bohn Parlor (2nd Floor) of our Sunday service location in Drexel Hill United Methodist Church

Please purchase an Explore Manual at the Book Nook on Sundays.

No Childcare is available.

Bridge Course Registration

This form registers you for the Winter 2019 Bridge Course at Risen Hope. One registration per person. Visit the Bridge Course page for course details.

There are two class options:

Wednesday evening, 6:30–8:15 pm
This meets at 715 Harper Avenue in Drexel Hill starting January 16.
No childcare provided.
Saturday morning, 9:00–10:30 am
This meets at 155 North Rolling Road in Springfield starting January 19. Childcare is provided.

Name*
First Last
Email*
Phone*
Address
Street Address Address Line 2 City State ZIP Code
How did you hear about the Bridge Course?*
- Attended Course
- Heard about it at church
- Invited by family/friend
- Invited by church member
- Other
It would be helpful if you could give us an indication of your age.
I'm registering for:*
- Saturday evening course starting March 20
Please let us know if you have any questions.
Name

This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.

GRACE and Race Fellowship

Risen Hope’s GRACE and Race Fellowship is helping our church discover understanding, empathy, and mutual commitment in love across the ethnic lines that normally divide. Joel and Tia work closely with our pastoral team to develop strategies for conversation (called Grace and Race Conversations), and to help us build into one another with humility and grace.