Hope Notes 12-27-2007

Dear Friends of Hope ~

How can it be the last weekend of 2007 already? Now is a good time to reflect on all God has done for us throughout the past year.  He is always at work in our hearts and in our lives, preparing us for what lies ahead.  Thank you, Lord, that you hold our future firmly in Your mighty hands!

 

SUNDAY SERVICE - MISSIONARY SUNDAY

Our missionary, Lauren Pupchick, is a wonderful young lady who has served as a missionary to Guatemala for years.  Hope is honored to support her on a monthly basis as she serves the Lord and shares the hope that can only be found in Jesus Christ with the children and families that God has sent her to.  Join us as Lauren shares what God has been doing in her life and mission, and let's be reminded of our call to spread the hope of the gospel to everyone!

SPECIAL NOTE:  Pastor Mark and Dana would like to again express their gratitude and appreciation for their church family at Hope and for your generosity at this Christmas season.  Your gift was overwhelming and a true blessing.  Thank you so much!

2008 SUNDAY SERMON KICK OFF

Sunday, January 6th is our first message of the new year.  What a great topic - "Do I Have To Live Stressed Out?".  Pastor Mark will be following up on this topic in a series for the Wednesday night Bible study at his house.  Don't miss any of it!

 

UPCOMING COMMUNION SUNDAYS

January 27th

Easter Sunday March 23rd (pre-service)

 

CD'S AVAILABLE

Please remember that our services are available on CD immediately following the service for FREE!  Pick up a copy for yourself or for anyone they want to share Hope with.  Pastor Mark's messages are also available on our website, www.hopechristianfellowship.org.    

 

BIBLE READING FOR JANUARY- JOSHUA

Joshua was a man who knew what it took to live a victorious life for God.  He truly put his faith in God into action. He was obedient to God's call in his life.   With God on our side, there's nothing we can't accomplish and no enemy we can't defeat. 

 

OPPORTUNITIES FOR FELLOWSHIP 

 

ANNUAL BUSINESS MEETING

Wednesday January 2 

Come find out Hope's visions - what we've done this past year and what we plan to do  in the future.  Also, those who are partners at Hope need to be here to vote on different issues.  THIS SUNDAY WE WILL HAVE INFORMATION ON NOMINATIONS AND BUDGET SO EVERYONE CAN PRAYERFULLY PREPARE FOR THE BUSINESS MEETING.

 

BOWLING

Sunday Febrary 17

5-7:00 pm @ Brunswick Zone in Deptford

For ALL ages - The cost is $8 per person and includes 2 hours of bowling, shoe rental, pizza and soda.

 

FAITH & FAMILY NIGHT AT THE PHANTOMS

Friday, March 14

We are interested in getting a group together to attend this event. There will be a post game concert. We need 20 people to sign up. The cost would be $15 for adults and $10 for kids (14 and under). See Anne Owens on Sunday if you are interested. 

 

OPPORTUNITIES FOR SPIRITUAL GROWTH

 

JOURNEY THROUGH GRIEF

January 18 - 7:00 pm at Lorraine Otis' house (686-1557)

 

WEDNESDAY NIGHT BIBLE STUDY

Cancelled for the remainder of the year. But fear not, our mid-week fellowship will resume on January 9 where we will be taking a break from our study in Genesis to start a series entitled "Do You Have to Live Stressed Out?" Sound interesting? Plan to join us for what is sure to be a timely and challenging study.

 

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

 

LAMB'S MINISTRY NEEDS

We are in need of juice boxes, pretzels, animal crackers, cookies, etc. 

For parents of children in the Infant/Toddlers program - We will be placing your name on our rotating schedule of helpers.  If you have any specific needs as to when you are available, contact LaTosha Briggs (881-0299).  Remember, the more people we have helping in this ministry, the less of a time burden it is to those who serve.

 

CHURCH DIRECTORY

Once again, we need to update our Church Directory.  Praise God!  Anyone who would like to be added to the directory, or simply needs to update their information should fill out the Contact Forms available on the front table.  See Andrea Goeggel with any questions.

 

THIS WEEK'S WORKERS ARE:

SIGN-IN TABLE:         June Elliot

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

                                Helen Mastalski, Meagan Tareila (I)

                                Linda & Lisa Landis (C)

GREETERS:                Pat & Joan Roselli

COUNTERS:               Damon & ?

CLEANERS:                Jess St. Petery

 

PRAYER REQUESTS

Kim Biglin - Healing for her broken ankle.

Ron Brion - Had a heart attack.  Wisdom for doctors, strength & healing for Ron, and peace for his family.  

Mark Ott - For his grandmother, Anna, recovering from surgeries and a stroke.  Praise the Lord for His healing hand and for progress made so far!

Employment Needs - Full time job for Mike Elliott (one is pending at FedEx) . Doleen Pierce needs 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

 

 

Nothing Without Him,

Lois