Hope City Church · Heart for the House 2026
Together, we can carry hope further.
There are neighbors still searching for hope. Families who need someone to stand beside them. And generations we have yet to meet. Through Heart for the House, we can help more people experience the love of Jesus.
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A letter from our pastors
As Tiffany and I look back over this year, we are overwhelmed by God's goodness. Kids are discovering Jesus. Students are finding a place to belong. People are being cared for in some of life's hardest seasons. Your generosity has helped make these moments possible.
Now we have an opportunity to set the pace for the year ahead. We believe there are more people to reach, more lives to see changed, and more that God wants to do through our church.
Pastors Peter & Tiffany Gowesky
FOR the Kingdom with you
2026 ministry highlights shared in our Heart for the House booklet.
Hope for our neighbors
Too many people in Sarasota are still searching for hope and a place to belong.
We want people to experience a church where their name is remembered, their family is welcomed, and someone walks alongside them as they take their next step toward Jesus.
More neighbors finding hope. More families finding community. More people taking their next step.
Hope beyond our walls
Need doesn't stop at our doors-and neither should our generosity.
Through trusted ministry partners, your generosity can help feed a child, meet a family's practical needs, and support people carrying the gospel into their communities.
Together, we can put practical help and the hope of Jesus within reach of more people.
Hope for generations
The church of tomorrow requires us to prepare today.
Picture children growing up at Hope City and becoming the leaders who serve the next generation. Families finding support through every season. A church continuing to bring the hope of Jesus to Sarasota for years to come.
Heart for the House will support planning studies and dedicated staff time to explore options for a future church home, understand what is possible, and prepare wisely for the decisions ahead.
This is the groundwork for that future, while we continue caring for the people God has entrusted to us today.
What we prepare today can help the next generation know, love, and follow Jesus.
For the one
"I was given space, but I wasn't ignored."
David first encountered Hope City at Saturday Fun Day at his son's school. He was walking through a difficult season and wasn't looking for a church. He remembers the kindness of the people who welcomed him without pushing.
A year later, he and his son walked into Hope City. Today, David serves as our Service Producer. His story reminds us that a community event, a conversation, or an invitation can become part of how someone discovers Jesus.
David Kingsley · From his story in the Heart for the House booklet
Kids Camp welcomed 125 children, nearly half from the community. More than 80 volunteers helped create a place to have fun, build friendships, and discover Jesus. Our heart is to keep camp completely free.
Hope City Youth grew from 14-16 students at a typical Youth Night to consistently seeing 30+. Six students connected to the ministry were baptized this year.
Our Care Team's 19 volunteers have cared for more than 30 people, providing over 40 meals and more than 10 hospital visits. Generosity becomes tangible when someone knows they are not alone.
The full vision
Meet the people behind the numbers, celebrate what God is doing, and explore the vision for HERE, THERE, and ETERNITY.
Read the 2026 booklet ↗24-page PDF · 15 MB
Take your next step
Each of us has different resources and circumstances. We aren't asking for equal gifts. We're inviting everyone to participate. Take time to consider what a meaningful, generous response looks like for you in this season.
Set aside time to ask God what He would have you give. If you're giving as a household, have that conversation together.
You can give once or plan several gifts over the offering season. Decide when you will give and put those dates on your calendar.
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Giving questions
Yes. Heart for the House is an invitation to give above and beyond your regular tithes and offerings. Your ongoing generosity supports the everyday ministry of Hope City; this offering helps us take the next steps described in HERE, THERE, and ETERNITY.
No. You can make one gift or plan several gifts throughout the offering season. Choose a plan that reflects your prayerful response and your circumstances.
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Hope City Church
4456 Bee Ridge Road
Sarasota, FL 34233
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The next steps described in this year's offering are planning studies and dedicated staff time to explore options for a future church home. These resources help us prepare wisely for future decisions.
HERE. THERE. ETERNITY.
Thank you for loving your church, believing in its mission, and helping more people experience the hope of Jesus.