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Expect Hope

LXCL:You are our honored guest. Dinner is complimentary, as our goal is for 100% of the evening's investments to go directly toward serving the mothers and babies of Expect Hope. An opportunity to partner financially with our residential ministry will be presented during the program. We look forward to celebrating with you!

VIP Admission

Unable to attend, but I want to invest in Expect Hope.

🎉 Come Celebrate What God Has Built&nbsp;🎉&ldquo;Unless the Lord builds the house, the builders labor in vain...&rdquo; &mdash; Psalm 127:1 For years,&nbsp;Expect Hope has opened its doors to expectant mothers facing overwhelming circumstances, providing a safe home where they can experience the love of Christ, receive practical support, and build a new future for themselves and their children. Behind every open door is a story of extraordinary courage.This November 12, we gather to celebrate life, redemption, and the faithfulness of God. We will honor the mothers who chose life for their babies in the midst of difficult circumstances and celebrate the new life they are building in Christ.But this evening is about more than celebrating what God has already done. It is about helping build what comes next. Your presence and partnership help sustain the refuge, mentorship, discipleship, and 24/7 care that mothers and babies receive at Expect Hope. Together, we can continue creating a place where vulnerable mothers are welcomed, strengthened, and equipped to build a different future for their families. Come celebrate what God has built&mdash;and help us build what comes next.Reserve your seat or host a table today. We would be honored to have you join us for an evening of hope, testimony, and celebration. Thank you for standing with Expect Hope and for helping make this ministry possible. Dress code:&nbsp;Semi-Formal,&nbsp;Jacket and Tie Can I bring my children?While we absolutely love children, this particular evening is designed primarily for adults to enjoy the meal, fellowship, and program. For that reason, we kindly encourage parents to make arrangements for their little ones to be cared for by a trusted caregiver at home, where they will hopefully be more comfortable and able to enjoy their evening as well. Mothers with nursing babies are, of course, welcome to bring their babies if they feel comfortable doing so and believe their little one will allow both them and our other guests to enjoy the meal and program. Thank you so much for helping us make this a wonderful and enjoyable evening for everyone! Guest Speaker: Pastor Jack McDonald<img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/hxn9dbuhd/image/upload/v1792004564/wysiwyg/gsxylskpibycqabb9dti.jpg" style="width: 289px; display: block; vertical-align: top; margin: 5px auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; padding: 0px 1px; user-select: none; max-width: 100%; position: relative; box-sizing: inherit;" fr-original-style="width: 289px; display: block; vertical-align: top; margin: 5px auto; text-align: center;" fr-original-class="fr-draggable">Raised in North Bangor, New York, he came to faith through the godly example of his grandparents. He earned his degree from St. Lawrence University and an M.Div. from The Master&rsquo;s Seminary. He and his wife, Karen, have five children. Since joining Grace Community Church in 2013, he served as associate pastor overseeing Youth, Children&rsquo;s, and Technology ministries for ten years before being installed as senior pastor on June 23, 2024.

🎉 Come Celebrate What God Has Built 🎉“Unless the Lord builds the house, the builders labor in vain...” — Psalm 127:1 For years, Expect Hope has opened its doors to expectant mothers facing overwhelming circumstances, providing a safe home where they can experience the love of Christ, receive practical support, and build a new future for themselves and their children. Behind every open door is a story of extraordinary courage.This November 12, we gather to celebrate life, redemption, and the faithfulness of God. We will honor the mothers who chose life for their babies in the midst of difficult circumstances and celebrate the new life they are building in Christ.But this evening is about more than celebrating what God has already done. It is about helping build what comes next. Your presence and partnership help sustain the refuge, mentorship, discipleship, and 24/7 care that mothers and babies receive at Expect Hope. Together, we can continue creating a place where vulnerable mothers are welcomed, strengthened, and equipped to build a different future for their families. Come celebrate what God has built—and help us build what comes next.Reserve your seat or host a table today. We would be honored to have you join us for an evening of hope, testimony, and celebration. Thank you for standing with Expect Hope and for helping make this ministry possible. Dress code: Semi-Formal, Jacket and Tie Can I bring my children?While we absolutely love children, this particular evening is designed primarily for adults to enjoy the meal, fellowship, and program. For that reason, we kindly encourage parents to make arrangements for their little ones to be cared for by a trusted caregiver at home, where they will hopefully be more comfortable and able to enjoy their evening as well. Mothers with nursing babies are, of course, welcome to bring their babies if they feel comfortable doing so and believe their little one will allow both them and our other guests to enjoy the meal and program. Thank you so much for helping us make this a wonderful and enjoyable evening for everyone! Guest Speaker: Pastor Jack McDonald<img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/hxn9dbuhd/image/upload/v1792004564/wysiwyg/gsxylskpibycqabb9dti.jpg" style="width:289px;display:block;vertical-align:top;margin:5px auto;text-align:center;padding:0px 1px;max-width:100%" />Raised in North Bangor, New York, he came to faith through the godly example of his grandparents. He earned his degree from St. Lawrence University and an M.Div. from The Master’s Seminary. He and his wife, Karen, have five children. Since joining Grace Community Church in 2013, he served as associate pastor overseeing Youth, Children’s, and Technology ministries for ten years before being installed as senior pastor on June 23, 2024.

Expect Hope

Celebration of Life | Expect Hope Annual Gala

122 Moonachie Ave

VIP Admission

Free

Unable to attend, but I want to invest in Expect Hope.