Hope Notes 10-18-2007

Dear Friends of Hope ~

Have to miss church for some reason?? Don't worry..........you can still enjoy the worship and Pastor Mark's message!  We always have copies of Sunday's service on CD available in the back of the church - free for the taking. The message also gets posted weekly on our website so you can listen that way if it's more convenient.  These are also great evangelism tools if you want to share a particular message with someone.

 

SUNDAY SERVICE

A Battle for the Truth(1Thess 2:6b-12)

The truth will set you free.  Wow!  Since that's Jesus' promise, we would think that everyone would be in full pursuit of the truth.  Yet, instead, many in our world and in our lives have little or not interest in the truth that can bring freedom.  In fact, many fight against the truth, trying to stop it from spreading.  As believers, we need to have a hunger for God's Word and be ready to fight through all the deceptions and lies to find freedom in the truth.

 

BAKE SALE THIS SUNDAY- LAST CHANCE!

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.

 

HELP NEEDED - THIS SATURDAY

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

 

OPPORTUNITIES FOR FELLOWSHIP 

 

FALL FESTIVAL / HAYRIDE- THIS SATURDAY

October 20th from 10:00 - 3:00

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 (Lot "C")*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 Elliott (384-7786) with any questions.   *Note change in location.

 

ADULT SINGLES GROUP-KICK OFF

Friday 10/26 7:00 - 9:00 pm

Kim Biglin's home at Hodson Manor Apartments, 20 S. Main St, Glassboro, NJ

Being single has it's own set of struggles and blessings.  If you are single and over 30, don't miss this chance to be in a groups where people can walk that road together!  For more info, contact Kim (856-881-4877) or one of our other team members for this group - Larry Kemp, Rick Mounce, or Cheryl Mojita.

 

POTLUCK FELLOWSHIP DINNER/OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD

Sunday November 11

1:00 - 3:00 right after church

Bring your shoe boxes for Operation Christmas Child already filled.  Together we will write letters for the recipients and wrap the boxes.  $7.00 is needed to cover shipping.  And definitely join us for the pot-luck fellowship right after church - there is a sign up sheet in the foyer so that you can list the dish you are bringing. 

  

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 your teen to miss!  A few tickets are left, so SIGN UP NOW - 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.

 

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 .  

 

UPCOMING EVENTS

November 18   Thanksgiving Praise Service

December 6     Ladies Christmas Extravaganza

December 14   Adult Christmas Dinner

                        Volunteers needed to help plan event.   Contact Wendy @  w14wokoeck@comcast.net

December 16    Children's Christmas Program

 

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 

 

CHILDREN'S CHRISTMAS PROGRAM

Practice for the program will begin Sunday 11/4.  Since we have such a short time to prepare, please make every effort to have your children be at practice each week.  CD's will be handed out the first day of rehearsal so that your child can practice at home.  The more they listen/sing to the songs, the easier it will be for them!   Contact Emily Hartwell with any questions -  eshartwell@gmail.com

 

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.  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 Pamala 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.

 

THIS WEEK'S WORKERS ARE:

SIGN-IN TABLE:        Natalie Davis

LAMB'S MINISTRY:   John Brazelis, Drew Ott (T)

                                     Dawn Brazelis, Jackie Salayda (I)

                                     Linda & Lisa Landis  (C)

GREETERS:                   Charlotte Z.

COUNTERS:                  Karen & Lois

CLEANERS:                  Jess St Petery

 

PRAYER REQUESTS

Mike Lynch - Dealing with a herniated disc. Pray for healing and that the steroid injections would take care of the pain.

Don Baysinger (Naidona Ott's dad) - Praise that Don's surgery went well.  Pray for his recovery and for future cancer treatments.

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

June Elliott - For relief from severe back pain that has put June into the hospital once again.

Employment Needs - Full time job for Mike Elliott (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

 

Leaning on Him,

 

Lois