Transitions are like riding a Rollercoaster!

Most people have had an OPPORTUNITY to ride a rollercoaster, however the EXPERIENCE is VERY different. When you stare up at the towering structure with loops, dips, and drops and then you see the car zoom by with great speed – you see people with their hands up, others with a look of dread, and some screaming to describe their experience. It can be scary, fun, frightful or rock your face off. Every Rollercoaster is prepared with a safety bar – a PLAN.

On this Road to Promotion, this is our PLAN to help you parent well, be informed, and know what’s coming up.

Stop and See
Tour Dates are designed with 4 specific opportunities to show students what MSM & HSM are all about, to see, experience, and become familiar with the ministry environments at their campus and get to know the student pastor.

Key Dates:

      • March 7/8 – Tour Date 1
      • April 4/5 – Tour Date 2
      • May 12 – HSM Game Night
      • May 16/17 – Tour Date 3
      • June 27/28 – Tour Date 4
      • July 11/12 – Promotion Weekend

Look at the Pamphlet
We have prepared an informational document for each transition, 5th to 6th grade and 8th to 9th grade. Click on those photos for the attached document.


MSM Tour Dates
Checkin at KidCity like normal & MSM will take 5th grade students and leaders on a tour to MSM during service.

  • March 7/8 – Tour Date 1
    Awareness of MSM
  • April 4/5 – Tour Date 2
    Play Games in MSM
  • May 16/17 – Tour Date 3
    Message & Small Group in MSM
    (*Check Out at MSM)
  • June 27/28 – Tour Date 4
    Full MSM Experience
    (*Check Out at MSM)

MSM Best of the Mess – July 24 & 25
One of the greatest ways to engage in Middle School Ministry is to attend Best of The Mess on July 24 & 25. You will want to attend both days for memory making, parent info with Q & As, and a squad night experience for your student. Register at gethope.net/msm (Registration coming soon)

Develop Community with Middle School Parents
You are not alone in this journey through middle school. Stay connected by keeping your student plugged in, consider volunteering, and develop community with other Middle School Parents through campus MSM Facebook groups  to join your campus community.


HSM Tour Dates
Your student will attend MSM like normal, we are encouraging on these dates for 8th grade students and their leaders to attend HSM Hangout between services. Plan to stay late or show up early to get to know the HSM Pastor at your campus

  • March 7/8 – Tour Date 1
  • April 4/5 – Tour Date 2
  • May 16/17 – Tour Date 3
  • June 27/28 – Tour Date 4

HSM Game Night – May 12
Game Night is all about building connections for students and parents. Your student will have FUN and CONNECT with other students involved with High School Ministry. By attending HSM Game Night on May 12, you will understand how to find your students small group, campus summer calendar, meet other parents, and connect with your campus High School Pastor. Register at gethope.net/hsm (Registration coming soon)

Develop Community with High School Parents
You are not alone in this journey through high school. Stay connected by keeping your student plugged in, consider volunteering, and develop community with other High School Parents through campus HSM Facebook groups  to join your campus community.

Our Tagline: YOU BELONG HERE

This tagline is used in our physical environments and digitally to help everyone to focus on the students here and those that are not here yet. We believe every middle and high school student matters and they have a place to BELONG at Hope Community Church. Join us on this Ride to Promotion.