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May 4, 2019
Two Churches Recently Visit Urban Hope Philadelphia

Grace Community Church from Frederick, Maryland and Valley Grace Brethren Church from Hagerstown, Maryland visited Urban Hope Philadelphia last weekend. Both groups experienced inner-city ministry. If you would like to know more about Urban Hope Philadelphia or Los Angeles, visit urbanhope.net. Related Article Here’s how CE National helps to equip pastors and church leaders.
May 3, 2019
Over 150 Attend Heritage Day 2019

Heritage Day 2019 was a great time of fellowship and growth. The special guests were Dr. Walt Mueller, Piercing Word, Ed Lewis, and Tess Schafer. Ed Lewis, president of CE National, led worship with the vocalists from Piercing Word. Tess Schafer shared about a ministry at her church in Meyersdale, Pennsylvania, where they are turningContinue reading →
April 27, 2019
Urban Hope Philadelphia News

Grace Church in Waynesboro, Pennsylvania, and Valley Grace in Hagerstown, Maryland, arrived today at Urban Hope Philadelphia. The group from Grace church will partner with Convoy of Hope Philadelphia to help with their large block party near Urban Hope. On Sunday a group of college seniors from the University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown is coming for theContinue reading →
April 26, 2019
Easter Celebration at Community Grace Goshen

Jim Brown, lead pastor of Community Grace Church in Goshen, Indiana, and CE National Board of Director’s member talks about the Easter services at his church. “God moved in a powerful way in our three Easter services. There were 270 decisions for Jesus in our adult services and 90 decisions in our children’s ministries. WeContinue reading →
April 19, 2019
It’s Not Too Late. Apply for City Life This Summer!

Looking for a way to serve this summer, but don’t have time for a lengthy ministry trip? Why not consider City Life, CE National’s eight-day ministry opportunity for high school students! This summer, City Life goes coast-to-coast as we partner with CE National’s two Urban Hope locations. City Life East, June 1–8, will be locatedContinue reading →
April 16, 2019
Urban Hope Cares is May 4th

Please pray for Urban Hope Cares day of service. On May 4, 2019, people from Urban Hope Philadelphia will work hard to impact their neighborhood for Christ. There will be people going door-to-door, offering to serve the community. The HopeMobile truck will play music and provide a platform for people to give testimonies. There willContinue reading →
April 14, 2019
Brighton Chapel Visits Urban Hope Philadelphia

Students and adults from Brighton Chapel, Howe, Indiana, were at Urban Hope Philadelphia March 31-April 6. Urban Hope was privileged to not only have young people but to have four adults, including the Brighton Chapel senior pastor and the youth coordinator. The group served in several ways: Homeless ministry (food, prayer, etc.) Praying for peopleContinue reading →
April 14, 2019
Learn How Plastic Bags Help the Homeless During Heritage Day 2019

Tess Schafer, from Meyersdale Grace Brethren Church, Meyersdale, Pennsylvania, will be at Heritage Day. Tess will talk about how the Meyersdale Grace Brethren Church makes mats for the homeless out of platic bags. Tess is married to Aaron, youth pastor of the Meyersdale church. The couple discovered the mats on the way to the 2018Continue reading →
April 13, 2019
Momentum’s Got Talent Submissions Now Accepted!

Momentum Youth Conference is now accepting submissions for Momentum’s Got Talent 2019! MGT encourages students to develop skills such as videography, poetry, creative writing, media arts, graphic design, art work, spoken word, interpretive Scripture memorization, dance, vocal solo, youth band, etc. Students enter MGT by creating and uploading a video of themselves performing whatever theyContinue reading →
April 8, 2019
Urban Hope Training Center Los Angeles Renovations Complete

The renovations for Urban Hope Training Center in Los Angeles at the Grace Brethren Church of Norwalk are fully complete! Special thanks to donors who made the renovations of these bathrooms/showers, dormitory spaces, and training center rooms possible. See more pictures on the Urban Hope Los Angeles website. Here’s how CE National helps to equipContinue reading →
April 7, 2019
Dr. Walt Mueller Will Speak on Grand-parenting Gen Z for Heritage Day 2019

The featured guest speaker for Heritage Day 2019 will be Dr. Walt Mueller, founder and president of the Center for Parent/Youth Understanding. Also on the schedule is a special performance by Piercing Word and worship led by Diane Susek. Heritage is April 26, 2019, at Shady Maple Smörgåsbord, in East Earl, Pennsylvania. Find out moreContinue reading →
April 6, 2019
A One Week Experience Your Students Won’t Forget: City Life 2019!

One week: Even the most busy students should be able to give at least one week to serve others with purpose! City Life, CE National’s eight-day ministry opportunity, at both Urban Hope locations, is the perfect way for high school students to spend a week of their summer focusing on and serving in ministry. StudentsContinue reading →
April 6, 2019
Tony Livigni to Speak at Momentum Youth Conference

Tony Livigni will be one of the main session speakers during Momentum Youth Conference 2019. Tony Livigni is the campus pastor of the Medina East Campus of Grace Church. He has served at Grace Church for 12 years, serving in college and young adult ministry for 7 years and leading the Medina East Campus forContinue reading →
March 31, 2019
Momentum Early Bird Registration Extended to April 1

Since March 31 falls on Sunday, the Momentum Youth Conference early bird registration has been extended to Monday, April 1. Pay your $75 Momentum Youth Conference deposit by April 1 and save $25. Registration for Momentum 2019 opened February 1 at buildmomentum.org. The week will feature nationally known speakers and amazing worship as we focusContinue reading →
March 31, 2019
Elevate Student Ministry Video of Urban Hope Philadelphia Trip

Elevate Student Ministry from Connection Christian Church visited Urban Hope Philadelphia in February. The group produced a great highlight video of their trip.
March 31, 2019
Three Western Pennsylvania Churches Visit Urban Hope

Three churches were at Urban Hope from Western Pennsylvania on March 15-17: Grace Fellowship in Avis, Community Grace Brethren Church in Everett, and Liberty Grace in Johnstown. Find out more about Urban Hope at urbanhope.net/philly.
March 30, 2019
A Great Week with a Purpose: City Life 2019!

Looking for a way to serve others with a purpose, to be a part of something bigger than yourself, and have a great time doing it? This is the concept behind City Life, CE National’s eight-day ministry opportunity for high school students! This summer, City Life is ministering coast-to-coast as we partner with CE National’sContinue reading →
March 30, 2019
Over 60 Gather for The National Youth Worker Retreat

The National Youth Worker Retreat attracted youth workers from across the country to Daytona Beach, Florida. Two youth workers came from as far away as Alaska. Main session speakers were Bruce Barlow, Sean McDowell, Jordan Howerton, and Steve Kozak. A great spirit of sharing and interaction was a large part of the retreat. See picturesContinue reading →
March 29, 2019
National Bible Bee Encourages Bible Memorization

National Bible Bee headquarters are located in San Antonio, Texas. In 2009, the ministry was founded with the mission to engage young people in the memorization and study of God’s Word and provide opportunities to proclaim it through local, national, and broadcast competitions. National Bible Bee developed a Summer Study to help cultivate not onlyContinue reading →
March 20, 2019
Over 60 Gathered for the National Youth Worker Retreat

The National Youth Worker Retreat is in full swing in Daytona Beach, Florida. Last night, Jordan Howerton led an hour of worship. On Tuesday morning Steve Kozak, vice president of youth ministries for CE National, talked about the changing landscape of youth ministry, Bruce Barlow, lead pastor of Winona Lake Grace Brethren Church in WinonaContinue reading →