Hope Notes 5-2-2008

Dear Friends of Hope ~

We're setting aside this Sunday to share with everyone some opportunities to see God's kingdom grow. Hope has set outreach as a priority for 2008, and God has connected us to some very exciting situations. We will see how God has used and is using one of our own men to be a part of hundreds of people receiving Jesus. We will be presenting an opportunity to support a missionary with prayer and possibly a short term missions trip. And we will see ways that each of us can be on the front lines of sharing Jesus with our world. We are so excited to see the harvest that God will bring as we respond to His leading!

SUNDAY SERVICE - OUTREACH SUNDAY

May 4th

Look what's coming on Outreach Sunday!

*The chance to sponsor one of our own for a missions trip this summer.

*The opportunity to sign up for a short term missions trip ourselves.

* A look at how we can be trained in sharing our faith.

* A chance to participate in a huge activity at the Wachovia Center

(for free!) in the fall with top name artists, a clear gospel presentation

and invitation.

Join us on this day as we look at many of the ways God has provided for us to be a part of building God's kingdom. This is something we all need to be a part of - come and see all the opportunities you have to share His love. Then, join in with whichever one(s) fit you best!

SAMPLE SERVICE

May 18th 11:00

Be sure not to miss this special Sunday as we "try out" our worship service at the synagogue (High & S. Warner in Woodbury). We need help setting up on May 17th at 12:00 and then after the service on May 18th to get everything back to the fire hall. See Bob Baumiester with any questions.

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 MAY - ROMANS

Romans is the apostle Paul's most theological letter and answers the question, "How can sinful man be accepted by a holy God?" The first eleven chapters offer the most straightforward, easily understood explanation of the plan of salvation that can be found in the New Testament. Romans can definitely help you explain to non-believers why they need to know Jesus and how they can receive His free gift of salvation.

OPPORTUNITIES FOR FELLOWSHIP

TEEN MOVIE NIGHT-THIS FRIDAY!!

May 2 @ 7:00 pm

Join us at Matt & Jenny Headley's home theater for a great night of movie watching & fellowship! (1140 Stanton Ave. Franklinville, NJ) Call Mike Elliott with any questions.

SOFTBALL TEAM

Be sure to check the Salt & Light weekly calendar for future games. Schedules will be available in the back of the church. See Damon Briggs for info.

RIVERSHARKS FAITH & FAMILY NIGHT

May 10th 5:00 pm

Campbells Field in Camden

SOLD OUT !!

Pre-game activities begin at 4:00 - fireworks and Christian bands. The game begins at 5:00. There will be more music during the 7th inning stretch. Post game activities include more fireworks!

UPCOMING EVENTS

Ice Cream Social - June

Adult Picnic - July

Family Picnic - August

Harvest Crusade - October 3rd to 5th

OPPORTUNITIES FOR SPIRITUAL GROWTH

WEDNESDAY NIGHT BIBLE STUDY

"Do I Have to Live Stressed Out?"

Join us next week as we continue on this discussion. We meet at Pastor Mark's house, and for those who need to bring their children, they can play in the basement while we study from 7:30 to 8:30 (sharp!). A small investment of an hour can mean so much to your week!

BECOMING A CONTAGIOUS CHRISTIAN

Monday evenings in May and June at Bob & Carole Baumiester's.

7:30 -8:30

Featuring all new material with training by the authors of the study on how to effectively share our faith. Whether you are someone who has never shared your faith, or never thought about what you would say, or if you are a veteran witness who just needs to take some time to refresh and get some new ideas - this course will be powerful! It fits in with our focus for our Outreach 2008 at Hope. We are all called to be witnesses; we want to be trained on how to be good at it! Deadline to sign up is 5/4 so that we can order books.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

LAMB'S MINISTRY NEED

Our little lambs are thirsty! Please bring in donations of juice boxes (no red juice, please). Give to Debbie Bradshaw or LaTosha Briggs.

THIS WEEK'S WORKERS ARE:

SIGN-IN TABLE: June Elliott

LAMB'S MINISTRY: John & Dawn Brazelis (T)

Bob & Lisa Mousley (I)

Linda & Lisa Landis (C)

Anne Owens, Sharon

Sambucci, Jess St. Petery (P)

GREETERS: Karen Blythe

COUNTERS: Kathy & Carole

CLEANERS: Steve Kemp

PRAYER REQUESTS

Ott Families - Mark & Brian's grandmother went home to be with her Lord. Pray for God's comfort and peace as they go on without her.

Building - For God's leading to be made clear as we at Hope pursue different options on a new church home. The meeting with the synagogue went exceptionally well - look for more info soon, and keep praying for God's direction here as well as with the land!

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

Serving Him,

Lois