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Church becomes home when we share meals, open Scripture, pray, and walk through real life together.

A Hope City Home Group sharing a meal together

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Life is better
around the
table.

Home Groups help us build healthy, genuine relationships and encourage one another toward God’s purpose.

Groups meet in homes, share a potluck-style meal, and talk through Scripture and the week’s message. It is a practical place to be known, use your gifts, ask honest questions, and grow in obedience together.

Schedules and availability can change. Each group’s Church Center page always shows the latest details and lets you contact the group leaders.

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01

Rios Home Group

Tuesdays at 6:30 PM

Visalia, CaliforniaCurrently not accepting new membersView group details
02

Ruiz Home Group

Wednesdays at 6:30 PM

Tulare, CaliforniaOpen · Request to joinView group details
03

Ruiz Home Group (Adults)

Wednesdays at 6:00 PM

Visalia, CaliforniaCurrently not accepting new membersView group details
04

Nicholas Home Group

Fridays at 6:30 PM

Tulare, CaliforniaCurrently not accepting new membersView group details

Sermon Reflection Questions

Take Sunday
into the week.

Each Home Group shares a meal and discusses questions connected to the week’s sermon.

Return to Scripture, talk honestly about what you heard, and encourage one another toward practical obedience. You do not need polished answers—come ready to listen, share, and grow together.

This week’s messageFaith That Rings Out

1 Thessalonians 1:6–10 ·

Updated Sundays from the Hope City bulletin.

  1. Question 1

    Following Jesus can bring both joy and hardship. When obedience becomes uncomfortable or costly, what does your response reveal about how deeply the gospel has taken hold of you? How can you depend on the Holy Spirit for joy and faithfulness in that area?

    Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:6; Hebrews 10:32–39; Acts 13:52

  2. Question 2

    Much of the Christian life is learned through the example of others. Who is helping you become more like Jesus, and who may be learning what faithfulness looks like by watching you? Is the example you are setting drawing others closer to Christ?

    Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:6–8; 1 Corinthians 11:1; Hebrews 13:7

  3. Question 3

    An idol is anything we depend on for the identity, comfort, security, or hope that belongs to God alone. What may be competing with God for first place in your heart? What would it practically look like to turn from that idol and give Jesus your full allegiance?

    Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:9; Matthew 6:24; 1 John 5:21

  4. Question 4

    Jesus died, rose again, and is coming back. If you truly lived with His return in view, what would change about the way you serve, pursue holiness, endure hardship, or share the gospel? What is one faithful step you can take this week while you wait?

    Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:10; Titus 2:11–13; 2 Peter 3:11–14

Hope City Youth spending time together

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Hope City Youth is a community of students learning to love Jesus, love people, and live on mission wherever He leads.

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