Hope Notes 10-27-2005

Dear Friends of Hope ~

 

Guess what time of year it is!!  It's time to TURN BACK YOUR CLOCKS at midnight Saturday night.  Of course, if you forget, you will get to church an hour early and have unlimited access to the coffee & donuts! 

 

Pastor Mark has a few "projects" for us as a church this November:

 

LAUREN'S CHRISTMAS GIFT

We want to remember our missionary in Guatemala, Lauren Pupchick at Christmas.  Every week in November, we will have envelopes for giving to Lauren.  This will not be "support", but a direct gift to her!  We need to encourage those who serve the kingdom by leaving their homes to spread the Good News.  This is a simple way to show her that we care, that we're behind her, that we remember her and are praying for her.  It also gives us a chance to tell her how proud we are of her and her ministry!

 

MONTHLY BIBLE READING

Pastor Mark has designated the book of 1st John  as a suggested reading for us to do together during the month of November.  Since it is a short letter, we should try to read it all the way through at one sitting, or we could split it up over the month.  Here's a verse to whet your appetite:  "How great is the love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God."  1 John 3:1

 

SMALL CONSTRUCTION PROJECT

We are looking for some men and women to help Ed Yost with a project that needs completion at his home.  We don't have a date yet, but would like to find a day to get working before it gets too cold!  See or call Kevin Willmot if you are interested and he will coordinate getting the group together!  Phone:  931-4231       

Email:  xrsizeme@yahoo.com

 

The deadline for OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD is almost here.  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

 

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 are making arrangements to use the Five Points Volleyball center.  We may even be able to get a basketball court that night!  There is NO COST involved.  You don't have to pay to come and fellowship! 

 

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!

 

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

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

Damon Briggs      (CT)                      Bill Berry                    Carol Baumeister

Karen Jones        (T)                                                          Karla Hopkins   

Lorraine Otis      ( I )

 

This Sunday, Pastor Mark takes a look at Core Value #7, trials bring PERSEVERANCE

"Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance."  Jas 1:2

 

PRAYER REQUESTS

• For Karen Jones' father, Don, who begins chemotherapy this Tuesday.

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

 

Joyfully,

Lois