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We don't have a regular all church mid-week service. But we do gather throughout the week in community groups at various times and locations across the area. These are times for us to weave our lives together by sharing both our joys and struggles.

We do not have traditional Sunday School. We do utilize the hour before service to encourage and train leaders for various ministries. We also meet throughout the week in community groups for encouragement, teaching, fellowship, and mission.

Check out the community group page to find out more.

On Sunday mornings, we gather at 10:00 a.m. for our worship service. Most of our time in the service is spent around God's Word. We do that through singing, reading God's Word, and hearing it explained. There are many examples of the messages here on the website.

We have programs for all ages at Hope.

New Moms: A nursing/cry room is located on the north side of the building. The service can be heard in the room.

Infancy to Pre-K (Playground): We have both a nursery and toddler room. If you would like to have your infant/toddler-age children cared for during service, you will need to "check them in" prior to worship on the north side of the building. Our greeters will gladly show you the way.

Pre-K thru 5th Grade (Treehouse): If you would like your pre-K thru 5th Grade children to attend a time of teaching and interactions that are fun and age-appropriate, you will need to "check them in" prior to worship on the north side of the building. Our greeters will gladly show you the way. After check-in your child will walk with you to the sanctuary to join us in our time of singing. They will then meet their leaders and youth helpers at the back of the sanctuary, where they will be escorted back to their classes. They will not be released from their classes until you pick them up after service.

Check out the children's page to find out more.

At this time our 6th-12th grade join us for our service. They also meet Sunday evenings at 4:30 p.m. in our youth building which can be found on the south side of the church campus.

Check out the youth page to find out more.

Anything you are comfortable in. On any given Sunday you'll find people in shorts and flip flops and others in golf shirts and jeans. You might even find some in dress slacks and a few who bust out the tie! Wear whatever's comfortable and you'll feel right at home.

Hope Church

1661 Balch Road

Madison, AL. 35757

256.830.5544

We are off the main roads a bit. We are on Balch Road between US72 and Capshaw. Check out our directions page for clear directions from anywhere.

Directions From West (Athens area)

Take Hwy 72 toward Huntsville

Turn Left on Balch Rd. (By the CVS)

We are about 1 mile down on the right side.

Directions from the Monrovia area

Take Wall Triana Blvd. to Capshaw

Take Capshaw to Balch Rd.

Turn Left on Balch

We about 1/2 mile on left side of the road.

A covenant of membership (can be downloaded using the button at the bottom of this page) should be read, understood, and signed. After turning in a copy to a pastor, we will meet with you to hear your testimony and answer any questions. Voting members need to be 18 years or older.