Merry Christmas

Dear Hope Family,

As another year draws to a close, I want to express my deep gratitude for you. This has been a wonderful year for Hope College. Your support and partnership help make this an extraordinary place for students to learn and grow, both academically and spiritually. Thank you for being part of Hope College.

At Christmastime, we celebrate God’s great promise in which we now dare to hope. In Christ’s birth, we see the beginning of God’s rescue plan. As the beloved carol states, “A thrill of hope the weary world rejoices; for yonder breaks a new and glorious morn.”

May this holiday bring you moments of genuine rest, joy with loved ones and a deepened sense of the hope we share!

 Spera in Deo,
Matthew A. Scogin, President

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