Hope Notes 10-11.2007

Dear Friends of Hope ~

Did you know that October is recognized as being "Pastor Appreciation Month"?  I don't know who originally declared it to be so (certainly  not Hallmark!), but let's keep the tradition.  Remember Pastor Mark and his family this month.  Pray for them.  Thank them for all they do for us.  There is a lot of sacrifice involved in being a pastor and in being the pastor's family.  The pressures on them can be staggering.  Let's be sure to lift them up to the Lord so that they may be encouraged.

 

SUNDAY SERVICE

Gentle Leadership (1Thess 2:6b-12)

How strong do you have to be to be a leader?  Our world views "type A" personalities as the perfect fit for leadership because they are ready to do whatever it takes to succeed.  But the Word of God pictures leadership - not with a heavy hand, but with the gentleness of a shepherd.  We should seek leaders that emulate this Biblical model, and we should reflect that style of leadership in our own lives.

 

BAKE SALE THIS SUNDAY

(and next Sunday as well)

Our Girls of Hope are sponsoring a bake sale to help with the cost of attending The Revolve Tour in November.  Come early (10:30) to enjoy some goodies before church..............after service the girls will be at the table in case you would like to take a treat home.  There will be a jar for donations if you would like to help send them to Revolve. 

 

UPCOMING COMMUNION SERVICES

November 25th

 

BIBLE READING FOR OCTOBER - MATTHEW

The gospel of Matthew presents Jesus Christ as the fulfillment of the centuries-old promise that a Messiah would save the Jewish people.  There are about sixty references to Old Testament prophecies throughout the book, and we see many instances where Jesus fulfilled those prophecies, thus showing Himself to be the Messiah the Jewish people had been waiting for.

 

OPPORTUNITIES FOR FELLOWSHIP  

 

MARRIAGE CONFERENCE - A WEEKEND TO REMEMBER

Crowne Plaza in King of Prussia

11/30 - 12/2

This conference is an amazing tool to improve a good marriage, help one that's in trouble, or prepare engaged couples for marriage.  Cost is $158/couple at the group rate.  For those interested in staying overnight at the hotel, there is info on the registration forms for a special rate.  You can register online, by phone, or by mail using the group number listed in the pamphlets.  Contact Melissa McGinness for more details -  melissa.mcginness@bluebell.ppdi.com .  

 

REVOLVE TOUR FOR TEEN GIRLS

November 2nd - 3rd

Wachovia Center

A fun, high energy environment where girls hear the message of God's love and grace.  This is absolutely an event you don't want to miss!  Tickets go FAST, so be sure to sign up right away - friends are welcome!

Cost of package:  $80.00 + $8 for box lunch = $88

Includes your ticket and an overnight stay at the Holiday Inn in Cherry Hill.  Bring spending money if you want to purchase snacks or merchandise.

See Lois Hartwell for if you have any questions or need further information.

 

FALL FESTIVAL / HAYRIDE

Please note a change in the date. Due to a scheduling change from Washington Lake Park, the festival has been moved from the 13th to the 20th.

October 20th from 10:00 - 3:00

SIGN UP THIS SUNDAY AT CHURCH!!

Our fall festival begins at Duffield's Farm Market in Washington Township with a hayride.  We're off to the pumpkin patch to pick pumpkins!  Cost of the hayride is $6.50.  At 11:00 we'll be heading down the road to Washington Lake Park (Pavillion B) for games, crafts, and light refreshments.  You may want to pack a bag lunch.  Each child participating will need to bring a bag of candy.  Pumpkins to decorate are optional.   Contact June Elliot (384-7786) with any questions.

 

UPCOMING EVENTS

November 11 - Fellowship Dinner/Operation Christmas Child Project

December 6 -    Ladies Christmas Extravaganza

December 14 - Adult Christmas Party

The Activities Team is looking for your input!  If you have any activities you would like to participate in, contact Lorraine Otis at lorraineotis@comcast.net, and let her know your ideas. 

 

OPPORTUNITIES FOR SPIRITUAL GROWTH

 

WEDNESDAY NIGHT BIBLE STUDY - GENESIS

At Pastor Mark's house 7:30 -8:30 pm

We start at 7:30 to give everyone a chance to make it from work, and we end promptly at 8:30 so that we can all head home and get the rest we need for the next day.  Don't plan your fall schedule without making time for this mid-week oasis!   Childcare is provided.

NOTE:  There will be no Bible study on 10/31 since we meet in Pastor Mark's home, and there will be too many doorbell rings interrupting the study.  Just a reminder for us to continue to pray for a church building for Hope!

 

SMALL GROUPS

We offer a variety of Small Groups here at Hope.  We have groups for men, women, teen girls, teen boys, and an assortment of groups teaching on specific topics.  You can pick up a flyer with full descriptions on the front table, and contact the leaders with any questions.  NOW is the time to plug in and get connected!

 

ANNOUNCEMENTS 

 

HELP NEEDED

Doleen Pierce needs help moving on Saturday, 10/20 at 9:00 am.  As a single lady in our church, we need about four or five men to help her.  Contact Doleen at 856-423-3908.

 

LUNG CANCER DONATIONS

Did you know lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths?  Lorraine Otis is collection donations towards the annual SJ Lung Cancer walk that supports the Lungevity Foundation - the only foundation whose funds go SOLEY towards research for a cure.  Look for information on the front table and see Lorraine if you are able to make a donation.

 

DEACONS AND DEACONESSES

We need to start praying about nominations for Deacon and Deaconess for the upcoming annual business meeting.  These are men and women who take the lead in serving the body, specifically in the physical needs of the church and it's people.  They are involved in taking care of the church property, the finances, the benevolent needs, and other service capacities.  We need you to nominate partners of Hope that you feel are qualified according to 1Timothy 3.  Only partners of Hope can nominate or be nominated, and only partners can vote at the business meeting.  If you want more information on becoming a partner at Hope, see Pastor Mark or pick up a copy of our constitution bylaws on the info table.  See Bob Baumiester with nominations.

 

THANKSGIVING BASKETS

We would like to put together Thanksgiving meals for families in need at Hope and for those connected to people in our church.  If you know of a family in church who needs this type of encouragement, see Pamela Fein and let her know.  These families will be our first priority.  Then, if there is a specially needy family you know personally who would need this type of help, let Pam know about them too.  If we can, we will help them as well.  Once we have a list of names, we will put out a sign up for people to supply & deliver these meals. 

 

OPPORTUNITIES TO SERVE

Projector:    We need help with the words for the worship songs.  See Melissa

                     McGinness.

Bathrooms:    Thank you to everyone who has volunteered - we appreciate

                     all that you do!

 

THIS WEEK'S WORKERS ARE:

SIGN-IN TABLE:        Natalie Davis

LAMB'S MINISTRY:   Lenny Little, Kara Ott (T)

                                     Helen Mastalski, Meagan Tareila (I)

                                     Damon Briggs, Steve Bradshaw (C)

GREETERS:                   Charlotte Z.

COUNTERS:                  Jim and Mike H

CLEANERS:                  Lillian LaRue

 

PRAYER REQUESTS

Don Baysinger (Naidona Ott's dad) - For upcoming cancer treatments and surgery 10/16.

Helen Mastalski - For all marriages.  Many are under attack through drug abuse, etc. and need Jesus' protection.

The Elliots - For God's direction as they address a rent increase and the decision of whether or not they need to move.

Employment Needs - Full time job for Mike Elliot (one is pending at FedEx) . Doleen Pierce will need a job that she can physically do once her rehab is complete.

 

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

 

Broken yet Blessed,

 

Lois