Hope Notes 5-17-2007

Dear Friends of Hope ~

 

SUNDAY SERVICE

Try On Your New Clothes (Col 3:10-14)

Tired of wearing the same old outfits?  Our world goes through styles and fashions faster than most of us can keep up with!  But what about spiritually?  Did you realize that God has given you an entirely new and beautiful outfit that you can wear everyday?  His styles tends toward the amazing, and if we will put on these new clothes, everyone will see that God's power is at work in us.

 

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.  WHETHER YOU SIGNED UP OR NOT - PLEASE COME AND JOIN US!

 

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 SUNDAY MAY 20 @ 2:00 PM   

Calvary Bible Church on Delsea Drive in Deptford is lending us their building for our Baptism Service.  Come and join us as we share in the joy of this step of faith for these brothers and sisters in Christ!

DIRECTIONS:  Leave church - Turn Left onto Cooper - Follow Cooper to Delsea Dr. - Turn Left onto Delsea Dr - Church is right there on the right hand side.

 

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)

See Lois Hartwell with any questions (629-9572)

 

MEN'S FELLOWSHIP BIBLE STUDY: EPHESIANS

TUESDAY MAY 29th@ 7:30 AT MIKE HARTWELL'S

Hey Guys - it's horseshoe season again!  Come and toss a few "shoes" before we begin our study!

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

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

 

LADIES BIBLE STUDY

THIS SATURDAY 10:00 - 12:00 @ Melissa Angel's

Don't miss this time of spiritual growth and fellowship!  Contact Melissa Angel for directions and further information.  417-3099

 

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!!

 

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:     Damon Briggs, Mauricio V. (T)

                                      John Brazelis, Kara Ott  (I)

                                      Dawn Brazelis, Katie Ott  (C)

GREETERS:                    Mike Elliot

 

PRAYER REQUESTS

Bill & Jamie Medlar - For God to provide a way out of their current living situation.

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.

Ed Yost - Health: healing for his back.  Financial: Provision for property taxes.

Bob & Lisa Mousely - For baby RJ's health and for the Mousley's as they deal with this situation.

Peggy Kemp - For strength and encouragement and healing from current respiratory infection.

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

 

In Christ Alone,

 

Lois