Hope Notes 10-20-2005

Dear Friends of Hope ~

 

God dried up all the rain for trip to the Scarecrow Hollow corn maze last Saturday.  It was a beautiful, fall day with blue skies, puffy clouds, and crisp breezes.  An awesome sunset was seen during the hay ride, followed by a brilliant moon for the evening's "flashlight maze".  Reports have it that Angela and Tom Hickey were seen jumping out of the cornfield to scare unsuspecting "hayriders"!  If you had to miss this hayride, be sure to catch the following one:

 

ADULT FELLOWSHIP at Brian & Naidona Ott's home (Sr High & Up) November 5th.   We plan to start this evening of fellowship with a HAYRIDE!  We will meet at "The Rock" camp on Delsea Dr. in Franklinville at 4:30.  Cost is $6 per person.  Be sure to sign up to reserve your spot!  After wards, we will head over to Brain & Naidona's for a time of fellowship and fun (probably some good snacks, too!).  If you can't make the hayride, just come on over to the Ott's from 6:30 - 8:00.

 

ADULT VOLLEYBALL (Sr High & Up) November 11th from 7-9:00pm.  We meeting at the Five Points Volleyball center.  We'll have an evening of fun, exercise, and (I'm sure) some good hearted competition!  But even if you just want to come to spectate and fellowship - everyone's welcome!

 

ADULT CHRISTMAS PARTY (yes- Sr High & Up) coming up on December 16th.  Mark your calendars now, we know how busy that time of year gets!

 

GIRLS OF HOPE BIBLE STUDY IS HERE!!  We will have our first study on Tuesday, November 1st from 7:00 - 8:15 at Lois Hartwell's home in Williamstown (co-leader Emily Hartwell).  As a teen, it can sometimes be tough to stay true to your Christian commitment and still feel like you fit in.  Take heart; it is  possible to be a Christian and still be cool!  We will be using Scripture to tackle issues you deal with every day and learning how to deepen your relationship with God.  I will be contacting everyone who signed up with directions, etc.  Call me at 629-9572 if you have any questions!

 

OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD is starting up.  We have pamphlets on the side table with details and instructions.  Basically, you fill a shoebox with goodies for a boy or girl, wrap it up, and bring it to Hope no later than Sunday, November 13th.  See Melissa McGinness with any questions.

 

The WEDNESDAY NIGHT BIBLE STUDY meets here at Hope from 7:00 - 8:30 (or so).  We are winding up our study of Galatians.  This is a super way to get to know God's Word, give yourself a mid-week spiritual boost, and get connected to fellow "friends of Hope".  We do provide child care.  Coming in November - "Becoming a Contagious Christian".

 

ITEMS NEEDED

Pastor Mark needs an overhead projector for our "Becoming a Contagious Christian" Bible study starting in November.  If anyone has access to one, please let him know!

 

Our Children's Ministry is in need of juice boxes, animal crackers, & pretzels.  We would appreciate contributions.

 

WORKERS NEEDED

We are still in great need of volunteers for our children's ministry. You can help with infants, toddlers, pre-school, and right on up through 6th graders!  If teaching is not your gift, don't worry.  We can always use helpers! 

 

THIS WEEK'S WORKERS ARE:

KID'S CORNER                    GREETERS             HOSPITALITY

Melissa McGinness (CT)                   Bill Berry                     Patti T.

LaTosha Briggs        (T)                                                      Andrea G.          

Carol Baumiester      ( I )

 

This Sunday, Pastor Mark takes a look at Core Value #6, Dependence. 

Read Phil 4:13 in preparation for the message.

 

Don't forget:  CARE GROUPS meet this Monday - Friday!

 

PRAYER REQUESTS

• From Lorraine Otis:  Her friend Mary Brewer 's cancer has spread to the brain.
• From Taylor Willmot:  Erin McFaull died at age 15 September 25th.  Her family is devastated by the loss and is in desperate need of God's comfort.
• For Girls of Hope Bible study beginning November 1st.  That God would touch the hearts of all who need to be there and put together an awesome group of girls ready to grow in Christ.

Help us to remember to pray, Lord.  Not just for these specific requests, but "in everything by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God." Ph 4:6

 

Serving Him,

Lois