(61 Mohawk Road West, Hamilton)
Friday Evening is FREE! | Adult Full Weekend: $30
Student Full Weekend: $15 | Kids 12 and under are FREE!*
*KidzPacks will be available, but please be sure to pre-register your child(ren) before the weekend so that we can be sure to create enough.
6:00 PM Doors Open
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Evening Session
8:00 AM Doors Open & Coffee
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM Morning Session
10:20 AM - 11:20 AM Stories Session
11:45 AM - 1:00 PM Closing Session
February 21 - March 7, 2025
GOHOP Prayer Room (1907 King St E)
Find out more at gohop.ca
Children are welcome to come and join their parents. A “KidzPack” (geared for those ages 4-12) will be available. Please register your child(ren) to reserve theirs!
Those certainties we were counting on? In question. The world’s foundations are shaking. But what if in the middle of our chaos— big or small—Jesus were to show up?
Of course he’s already present. Yet so often he’s a surprise. What if he were to open our eyes to something we’re missing? What if he were to break through the fear, hurt, apathy, hatred, or cynicism that have built up in our hearts? Would we let him?
Throughout the Gospels, Jesus defies expectations. And people don’t know what to do with him. He touches lepers, calms storms, and goes to the “wrong” places. He tells strange stories about a world where the last are first, low is high, and death leads to life.
“Who is this man?” people ask.
“Come and see,” Jesus replies.
It’s an invitation for us collectively. And it’s an invitation for each of us individually. Let’s look with fresh eyes at Jesus. Let’s listen to stories of how he’s still surprising us. Let’s awaken to hope: Jesus can make a way that’s totally unexpected.
Facilitated by
A graduate of Wycliffe College and the Toronto School of Theology, Dr. Michael Knowles was Assistant Director of the Wycliffe College Institute of Evangelism between 1991 and 1997, then until retirement in 2024 held the George Franklin Hurlburt Chair of Preaching at McMaster Divinity College. His research and teaching interests include homiletics, worship, and biblical interpretation, focussing in particular on the theological foundations of the church’s mission and ministry. He lives in Ancaster, has two adult children, and is ordained in the Anglican Church of Canada. In retirement, his goal is to explore the world by bicycle (preferably in warmer climates).
Facilitated by
Maggie John is currently the Executive Director of The Baby Depot, a charity that each year provides hundreds of babies with a year’s worth of free clothing and baby essentials to Hamilton’s most vulnerable children. Most recently, Maggie was the host of the radio show Toronto This Weekend and has previously worked as a TV host and producer for the past 21 years. She is currently the host of the podcast HERE with Maggie John, a show about life stories and lessons learned, and Promise Me One Thing- a daily podcast reminder of God’s promises. Maggie lives in Hamilton and is the proud mother of two boys.
Facilitated by
Diane and her family moved to Hamilton in 2011. She later joined the Greater Ontario House of Prayer where she served on their leadership team. She is a Spiritual Director and also serves on 24-7 Prayer Canada team as the OMS regional co-ordinator. Diane is married to Widmark Albert and together they have two adult children and four grandchildren. She is an avid gardener.
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