Hope Notes 11-1-2007

Dear Friends of Hope ~

Okay guys, this is your friendly public service announcement for the week.  Daylight Savings Time ends this Saturday at midnight.  Don't forget to SET YOUR CLOCKS BACK one hour!  Lucky you - you get to have an extra hour's sleep.  Now there's no reason at all to "oversleep" and miss worship!

 

SUNDAY SERVICE

The Power of Connections (1Thess 3:6-13)

From the start, God was clear about our design as humans - we were not meant to be alone.  Certainly, we all find comfort in the knowledge that the Lord will never leave us or forsake us.  But God's words at the beginning were about human connections.  As a family of believers, we are in desperate need of the bonds of love that connect us.  Paul takes a look at how those connections can have a huge impact on our lives.

 

UPCOMING COMMUNION SERVICES

November 25th

 

BIBLE READING FOR NOVEMBER - NEHEMIAH

Nehemiah was a man of prayer who had great love for the Word of God.  He understood that faith, prayer, hard work, watchfulness, courage, and persistence were keys in completing the job given to him.  Nehemiah describes the rebuilding of the walls of Jerusalem after the return of his people to their homeland.  He is a great example to anyone who wants to accomplish great things for God.

 

OPPORTUNITIES FOR FELLOWSHIP 

 

CD RELEASE PARTY

MARK GREEN & FRIENDS "THE WONDER"

This Saturday 11/3 7:30 pm

Lambs Road Assembly of God Gymnasium, 190 Lambs Rd., Sewell, NJ 

Mark Green is the guitar player that led us in worship a few weeks ago with "Freewind".  If you'd like to attend this event and want more information, call 856-371-5597 or email markgreenmusic@aol.com.

 

POTLUCK FELLOWSHIP DINNER/OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD

Sunday November 11

1:00 - 3:00 right after church

WE WANT EVERYONE TO JOIN US for this fellowship dinner right after the service - there is a sign up sheet in the foyer so that you can list the dish you are bringing. 

For those who are doing Operation Christmas Child, bring your filled boxes and together we will wrap them up.  A $7 donation is needed to cover shipping.

 

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

                        Lynch (856-986-0478)

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.

 

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 BEGINS THIS 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

 

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 its people.  Only partners of Hope can nominate or be nominated, and only partners can vote at the business meeting.  For those interested in becoming becoming a partner at Hope, see Pastor Mark or pick up a copy of our constitution bylaws on the info table.  Partner forms are due 11/11.  See Bob Baumiester with nominations.  Nominations are due 11/25.

 

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.

 

THIS WEEK'S WORKERS ARE:

SIGN-IN TABLE:        Delores Incarvite

LAMB'S MINISTRY:        Sissel Salayda, Kara Ott  (T)

                                     John Salayda, Katie Ott (I)

                                     Natalie Davis, Erin Sweeny, Drew Ott   (C)

GREETERS:                   Karen Blythe

COUNTERS:                  Carole Baumiester & Lois Hartwell

CLEANERS:                   Poppy Davis

 

PRAYER REQUESTS

Peggy Kemp - For healing and  recovery after back surgery. 

Debbie Bradshaw - For strength, wisdom, and discernment w/issues concerning the planning process for Stephen's life after graduation.  Also for his physical and emotional health.

For our church family - For spiritual conviction and being able to listen to the Lord's prompting in their lives above all the world's loudness.

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, Dee Russell

 

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

 

Completed by His Touch,

 

Lois