Hope Notes 5-10-2007

Dear Friends of Hope ~

 

Mother's Day is always a special day at Hope.  You don't have to BE a mother to enjoy the service.  We all have mothers to honor, to remember, to be thankful for.  Even if our moms are no longer with us,  we can still honor their memory.  We often have women who are not blood related, but are very much LIKE a mother to us.  God has graciously given us moms to care for us and to love us.  Let us remember to thank Him on this special day, as well.

 

SUNDAY SERVICE

Mother's Day - Who Wants Me? 

We all have our secret doubts and fears.  For many of our mothers, there is a nagging doubt as to whether they are desirable to anyone.  This comes from a natural need to be loved and wanted.  For many women, this desire becomes a desperate, driving force in their lives to find someone who wants them.  What does God say about this and how did He design for this need to be met?  Understanding this truth is key to a joy filled life!

 

BIBLE READING FOR MAY - 1 SAMUEL

If this book gives us one vital message, it is this: There is no limit to what a person committed to God can do. Remember the battle between the boy David and the giant Goliath?  You'll find that story in Chapter 17.  Samuel (whose name means "asked of God") was a courageous prophet and the man who crowned Israel's first two kings, one of whom was David.

 

OPPORTUNITIES FOR FELLOWSHIP

CALLING ALL "TWENTY-SOMETHINGS"

This Friday, May 18th at 7:00

If you fall into this age group, whether you are single or married, you are invited to a night of fun and fellowship at Linda & Harry Landis' home!  (230 Maple Ave, Hilltop, NJ)  It's important that we get together as a group and get to know each other - this section of our church is vital to our heath as a ministry both now and in the future.  Please sign up if you are interested in coming!

 

SUMMER CAMP

REGISTER NOW!  Summer camp for our young people is such an awesome opportunity for them to have fun and to grow spiritually.  We are organizing a trip to Camp Orchard Hill for our Elementary Kids (July 29- Aug 4), our Junior High Teens (July 15-21), and our Sr High Teens (July 22-28).  See the newsletter Sunday for more info, and get a registration form!  There are also Scholarship Forms for those who need some financial assistance in sending their kids to camp!

 

UPCOMING EVENTS

June 9th -     Men's Golf Outing

June 23rd -   Ice Cream Social & Game Time (rain date June 30th)

July 14 -        Picnic at the Baumiester's house

 

 

OPPORTUNITIES FOR SPIRITUAL GROWTH

BAPTISM

This coming Tuesday night, at Pastor Mark's house - 7 pm - we will be having our class for all those who wish to be baptized.  There is a short book to read before this class, as well as a testimony to write - so see Pastor Mark with any questions.

 

ON SUNDAY MAY 20 - at 2 pm - we will be having our Baptism Service.  Calvary Bible Church on Delsea Drive in Deptford is lending us their building.  Join us to share in the joy of this step of faith for these brothers and sisters in Christ!

 

WEDNESDAY NIGHT BIBLE STUDY - GENESIS

AT PASTOR MARK'S HOUSE

It is amazing to discover how "real" the stories in Genesis are as we look at the lives of these people and see how much we can relate to them.  The Lord is teaching us and bringing a hunger for His Word as we meet together, so try to find a way to join us each Wednesday as we study together!  We  meet at Pastor Mark's house from 7:00 - 8:30 pm.  Childcare is provided.

 

GIRLS OF HOPE BIBLE STUDY - COLOSSIANS

For girls 6th thru 12th grades

MONDAYS from 7:00 - 8:15 at the Salayda's house (21 Garwood Rd, Clayton, NJ 08312)

See Lois Hartwell with any questions (629-9572)

 

MEN'S FELLOWSHIP BIBLE STUDY: EPHESIANS

TUESDAY MAY 15th @ 7:30 AT MIKE HARTWELL'S

"As iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another."  Pr 27:17

For more info, contact Mike Hartwell at 629-9572.  

 

LADIES BIBLE STUDY

We are interested in beginning a monthly Bible Study for Ladies.  The first meeting for this study is planned for May 19th from 10 am to noon at Melissa Angel's house.  There will be a signup sheet on the information table this Sunday - all interested ladies PLEASE SIGN UP as soon as possible so we can order books for this study!  Any questions, see Melissa!

 

ANNOUNCEMENTS  

FREE COUCH

Charlotte Zediker's friend, Kathy, has a sectional couch available.  You may contact Kathy at 848-6699 or speak to Charlotte.

 

FROM OUR LAMB'S MINISTRY:

*Parents, please be sure that if your children wear "heelies" (sneakers with wheels) to church, they are not to be used on church grounds due to insurance liabilities.

 

*NEW DROP OFF TIME FOR 4-6 YEAR OLDS - NO SOONER THAN 10:45 !!!

 

*As a church body, we have grown lax in following our "Back Door Policy". Please remember that the back area of the church is a classroom and is not to be used as an entrance/exit between 10:45 and for at least 15 minutes following the end of the service.  Thank you!!

 

BUILDING TEAM

Hope needs help with finding the right location for our home.  We want to put together a team that will meet on a regular basis and work through the maze of possibilities to find what is right for us!  We are looking for people who have some expertise in areas that would be helpful as we evaluate potential buildings for our church home such as real estate, construction, township zoning & building codes.  If anyone has "connections" that might help us with the process, that would be great!  Anyone interested should see Bob Baumiester.

 

SAINTS PRISON MINISTRY

Bill McGinness is once again working with the Prison Ministry this summer.  He needs to raise $1400 in order to be able to serve on this team.  We would ask everyone to prayerfully consider supporting him.  This is a very effective ministry; over SEVEN HUNDRED prisoners came to Christ last summer!  Checks can be made out to Saints Prison Ministry and given to his wife Melissa, Pastor Mark, or placed in a marked envelope in the offering box.

 

THIS WEEK'S WORKERS ARE:

SIGN-IN TABLE:         Natalie Davis

LAMB'S MINISTRY:     Sissel Salayda, Drew Ott (T)

                                      John & Jackie Salayda(I)

                                      Linda & Lisa Landis (C)

GREETERS:                    See Bill Berry

 

PRAYER REQUESTS

Lorraine Otis - Friend Carole's dad who has lung cancer and is receiving hospice care.

Charlotte Zediker - Grandson, JJ, is experiencing pain and fatigue.  He is awaiting results from an MRI of his brain and various other testing.

Tom Hickey - For the Lord's peace and comfort as Tom and his family grieve the loss of his mother.

Ed Yost - For guidance on financial & physical issues.

Debbie Bradshaw - For daughter, Melissa, to return to the Lord.  For son, Stephen's needs for growth & healing.  For God's guidance in Debbie's life.

Bob & Lisa Mousely - For baby RJ who was taken to the hospital after he stopped breathing.  Pray that they are able to determine the cause and for healing.  Also for Bob, Lisa, and Grandma Toni's as they deal with this situation. 

Peggy Kemp - For strength and encouragement as she begins a new health regime.

Hope Christian Fellowship - For the Lord's guidance and direction as we continue to search for a more permanent location and a more suitable temporary location!
Employment Needs - Angela Hickey, Mike Elliot, Bryan Milks, Donnamarie Mannall

 

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

 

Wanting More of Him,

 

Lois