Hope Notes 5-31-2007

Dear Friends of Hope ~

If anyone missed the service last Sunday, please be sure to stop by the sound table and pick up a copy of the cd.  You can also link directly to Hope's website to listen to the message at http://www.hopechristianfellowship.org

Pastor Mark's reminders of the little things we all need to be doing to keep Hope a vital ministry are so important.  You really don't want to miss this message!

 

SUNDAY SERVICE

A Heart Filled with Peace (Col 3:15-17)

Need a break?  We're all looking for some peace in our hearts.  Some of us try to avoid this problem by being so busy, we never have to look inside.  Others of us fret over the turmoil inside to the point that we spiral downward into depression.  And most of us believe that we're not normal, since everyone else seems to have more peace in their lives than we do!  God wants to GIVE us peace to the depths of our soul - RIGHT NOW!  Will we let Him?

 

BIBLE READING FOR JUNE - 2 PETER

Peter challenges us to take seriously God's call to live a life pleasing to Him.  The day will come when the heavens will disappear with a roar, the elements will be destroyed by fire, and the earth and everything in it will be laid bare.  "Since everything around us is going to melt away," Peter asks, "what holy, godly lives you should be living!  You should look forward to that day and hurry it along."  Pretty good advice!

 

OPPORTUNITIES FOR FELLOWSHIP

 

MEN'S GOLF OUTING

Sunday June 10th - 2:30 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)

Dolores & 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.

 

20-SOMETHING BBQ /BONFIRE

Saturday, July 7th, 6:00 @ the Hartwell's (1015 N. Main St. Williamstown)

Are you in your twenties?  Want to get connected to other young people at Hope?  Here's your opportunity!  The plan is to get together and play some games (horseshoes, badminton, volleyball....), enjoy some good food, and have a bonfire without burning down the yard!  Just sign up in the back and let us know what food you can bring to share.  Directions will be posted.  Contact Emily Hartwell (308-6267) or Dan Bradshaw (383-2992) for further information.

 

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

August 11 - Picnic at Atkinson's Park

September 14/15 - Women of Faith

October 13 - Hayride / Fall Festival

 

OPPORTUNITIES FOR SPIRITUAL GROWTH

WEDNESDAY NIGHT BIBLE STUDY - GENESIS

AT PASTOR MARK'S HOUSE

NOTE:  STUDY TIME IS CHANGED TO 7:30 - 8:30 FOR SUMMER

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 7:30 - 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 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  

 

GIVING REPORT FOR MAY

We averaged $1877/week this month.  This is our lowest average for the year so far, and significantly below our target of $2200/week.  It is vital as we work to save for a building that we remain faithful and committed to our giving.  Please prayerfully consider what you can give to the cause here at Hope!

 

SAINTS PRISON MINISTRY UPDATE

Bill McGinness is once again working with the Prison Ministry this summer.  He still needs to raise $1200 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:         June Elliot

LAMB'S MINISTRY:     Jim Bradshaw, Kylie Ott (T)

                                      Chani Fallstick, Chris Fallstick  (I)

                                      Debbie Bradshaw, Erin Sweeney  (C)

GREETERS:                    See Bill Berry

 

PRAYER REQUESTS

BRAD HOPKINS - Hospitalized with flare up from Chron's disease (Underwood Hospital)

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 Hospital.  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!

Hope Christian Fellowship - PROVISION and DIRECTION on our search for our home - a permanent location for our church

Employment Needs - Angela Hickey (Communications), Mike Elliot (IT / Computers), Donnamarie Mannall (Dental Assistant)

 

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

 

A Life That is Changed,

 

Lois