Hope Notes 5-8-2008

Dear Friends of Hope ~

Mother's Day can be a sorrowful day for some people. There may be those who have recently lost their mother, and mothers who have lost a child. Some have broken relationships with their moms and feel the loss of connection and intimacy. For all the moms and children who have each other alive and well, and who have good relationships with each other - be sure to take time to thank God for all He has given you. And don't forget to let each other know how much you love and appreciate the other person. Happy Mother's Day!

SUNDAY SERVICE

Mother's Day - Making an Eternal Difference

For Mother's Day this year, we will be taking time during our morning service to honor our mothers, and to encourage them about the powerful effect they can have on our world by serving as the mother God made them to be. We will see some of the ways that God designed for mothers to have an impact on the next generation. Let us be reminded of how blessed we are at Hope to have so many faithful mothers, and let's support them with our love and prayers as they fill this vital role in our families.

SAMPLE SERVICE - NEXT SUNDAY IS OUR SERVICE AT THE SYNAGOGUE !

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 and then after the service on May 18th to get everything back to the fire hall. We will meet at Hope at 10:00 to get everything moved over to the synagogue. A sign up sheet will be passed around this Sunday. Contact 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

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

All Hope's tickets have been sold (section 102) - however there are still tickets available in the sections near us (sections 101 & 103).

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 26th at the Baumiester's

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 this week as we continue on with our 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 yields a great return for your week!

BECOMING A CONTAGIOUS CHRISTIAN

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

Beginning 5/12 from 7:30 - 8:30

Featuring all new material with training by the authors of the study on how to effectively share our faith. 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!

ANNOUNCEMENTS

DRIVER NEEDED

Dorothy Haines needs a ride to & from our Sample Service on May 18th and to & from the Baumiester's "Contagious Christian" study Monday nights. If we move to the synagogue, she will need a ride to & from each Sunday. Dorothy lives right down the street from Hope. Anyone who can help should get in touch with Dorothy.

ACTIVITIES TEAM

Our Activities Team needs you! The church activities are a vital part of our fellowship and an important part of Hope. It would be great to have some more heads for ideas, and some more hands for putting things together. Please see June Elliott if you are interested.

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: Sissel Salayda, Drew Ott (T)

John & Jackie Salayda (I)

Linda & Lisa Landis (C)

Anne Owens, Sharon

Sambucci, Jess St. Petery (P)

GREETERS: Karen Blythe

COUNTERS: Jim & Mike

CLEANERS: Steve Kemp

PRAYER REQUESTS

Hartwell - For the Cote family whose son, Jonathon, was beaten to death after 523 days of captivity in Iraq.

Melissa Bradshaw - For her friend Jaci's father (Bob Morris) who just had an emergency triple bypass.

Anonymous - Keep (principal's) son blessed and safe while he is serving his active duty tour overseas.

Building - For God's leading to be made clear as we at Hope pursue different options on a new church home. Please keep praying for God's direction with the synagogue, 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

Saved by Grace,

Lois