Hope Notes 5-25-2007

Dear Friends of Hope ~

This is a very important Sunday for Hope.  Pastor Mark will be sharing his heart about where we stand in our process of growth, and what obstacles we must overcome to continue in health and strength.  It's a holiday weekend, but please make every effort to come.  If you're going to be away, or serving in kid's ministry, you can pick up a copy of the cd or listen to the service online.

 

SUNDAY SERVICE

Communion Sunday - "Community in Communion"

Communion is always a very special time at Hope.  Please be sure to join us as we remember just exactly what Jesus did for us on the cross.  This Sunday, Pastor Mark shares how each person can have a major part in helping us see Hope explode!  There are simple, easy things you can do that will have a huge impact on the feel, energy, and outlook of Hope.

 

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

 

MEN'S GOLF OUTING

Sunday June 10th - 2:00 pm - Centerton Golf Course - $32/with cart

Sign up sheet in back.

See Mike Hartwell with any questions.

 

ICE CREAM SOCIAL

Saturday, June 23rd (Raindate 6/30)

Delores & Chuck Incarvite's House

Ice Cream and games.......it doesn't get any better than that!!  Be sure to sign up next to whatever item you can bring.  Time & directions will follow.

 

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

July 14 -        Picnic at the Baumiester's house

 

 

OPPORTUNITIES FOR SPIRITUAL GROWTH

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

Please Note:There will be no study Memorial Day 5/28

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 questions (629-9572)

 

MEN'S FELLOWSHIP BIBLE STUDY

TUESDAY JUNE 5th 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

One Saturday a month from 10-12 at Melissa Angel's house (NEXT MEETING JUNE 16th).

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

 

ANNOUNCEMENTS  

 

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, Kara Ott (T)

                                      John Salayda, Katie Ott  (I)

                                      Damon Briggs, Steve Bradshaw  (C)

GREETERS:                    Mike Elliot

 

PRAYER REQUESTS

Pamela Brian & Jason Fein - Our daughter,Rose, is having health issues and is undergoing testing to determine what's wrong.

Dan Bradshaw - For God's wisdom and guidance in making college and career choices.

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

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

Angela Hickey - Continuing back problems

Bob & Lisa Mousely - For baby RJ's health - he remains in Children's Hosptital.  He irritates his airway when he cries and sometimes shuts down his breathing.  The doctors are hoping for growth and healing so that this problem resolves on its own.  Otherwise, they will need to put in a tube to help him breathe.  Pray that he will be able to heal quickly - and for Bob and Lisa as they go through this situation with their newborn son!

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

 

Serving Him,

 

Lois