Thursday, September 04, 2008

Hope Notes 9-4-08

Dear Friends of Hope,

This is a l-o--n-g Hope Notes, but don't be overwhelmed! At the end, I've included the list of all the Small Groups we will be offering in the fall. That added another three pages! Of course, there's lots of "good stuff" in the middle………all your opportunities for spiritual growth, for fun activities and ways to connect with one another, prayer requests, and a heads up for Sunday's sermon. Read and enjoy!

SUNDAY SERMON

9/7 – Small Group Fair – Isolated by Life

In the beginning, God made a powerful statement about mankind – "It is not good for man to be alone." Yet, our lives and our world seem more and more disconnected every day. We have cell phones, email, even instant messaging – but we see more and more people who are convinced that no one understands them and no one cares about them. Our desire at Hope is to reach out to every lonely heart and share God's love through personal connection. One of our key strategies in this endeavor is our Small Groups. In our service this week, we'll look at God's created design for us to be connected, and then explore the various opportunities at Hope to connect in Small Groups. At the end of our service, we'll have an opportunity to sign up for a group and take this important step in helping Hope fulfill our goal of letting each person know that they can belong.

UPCOMING COMMUNION SERVICES

September 28th

October 26th

November 30th

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, http://www.hopechristianfellowship.org/.

SUNDAY MORNING PRAYER TIME

Our Sunday morning prayer time is open to everyone who attends. We will be starting at 9:15 am in one of the classrooms. We pray for the services that morning and for the needs in the church.

BIBLE READING FOR SEPTEMBER - TITUS

Titus is a compact book that reminds believers of the importance of connecting their actions to their faith. In this letter, Paul reminds a young minister that although Christians are saved through faith and not through good works, good works must still be a part of real faith.

OPPORTUNITIES FOR FELLOWSHIP

LADIES SCRAPBOOK NIGHT

Thursday, September 11th 5:30 - 9:30

3 Marlowe Ct, Glassboro, NJ

All ladies interested are invited to come early for pizza, garlic bread, salad and soft drinks! If you can't make it that early, feel free to come at anytime! Please call Debby (881-1445) if you plan to attend and if you need directions.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Partner Vote - September 14 after service: For all partners of Hope regarding 10:00 service time

Harvest Crusade - October 3 thru 5

OPPORTUNITIES FOR SPIRITUAL GROWTH

SMALL GROUPS

Small Groups Fair Sunday 9/7

Join us for our Small Groups Fair this Sunday. We will have the leaders from all the various small groups at tables so that you can sign up and have any of your questions answered. Scroll down to the end of Hope Notes for a complete list and description of the groups offered.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT BIBLE STUDY

GENESIS

Join us at the synagogue as we pick up where we left off in the book of Genesis. For those who need to bring their children, they can hang out in a classroom while we meet in the auditorium. The study runs from 7:30 to 8:30 (sharp!). A small investment of an hour yields a great return for your week!

WOMEN OF FAITH - INFINITE GRACE

September 12-13

Cost of ticket $65.00

Payment is due to Kathy Berry ASAP to guarantee your seat!

Join us for an unforgettable and inspirational time together at the Wachovia Center. The conference features speakers/singers Max Lucado, Nicole Mullen, Sandi Patti, Luci Swindoll, Patsy Clairmont and others.

For about an additional $40 (depending on how many sign up), you can plan on joining your sisters-in-Christ for a "pajama party" Friday night. We usually have post-conference coffee at a nearby diner and then head off to a hotel to "sleep" (talk…..laugh….). More specific info on the hotel will follow.

Sign up on the back table; we only have 25 tickets and they go FAST!

MEN'S RETREAT

September 11-4 in Lake Champion, NY

Set aside this weekend to find better ways of dealing with the most important aspects in your life. Think over some serious life choices in a unique atmosphere. Cost is $235. See Mike Goeggel for more information. Register online at priorityone.org. Use Mike's name in the "Group Name" field to stay with our group.

HARVEST CRUSADE

Look for Harvest Crusade hand outs on the back table. Grab a bumper sticker (don't worry, they are easily removed) and put it on your car to advertise the crusade. We have magnets, bookmarks, and a devotional to use from now until the crusade begins. Invitations will be available in September. See Lois Hartwell or Karen Jones with any questions.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

HEBREW SCHOOL

Hebrew classes are starting this Sunday from 9:00 - 12:00, so we need to be as considerate as possible in sharing the building. They will be meeting in one of the classrooms along the hall, so let's make sure we're not having kids running around or being too loud before service. We don't need to be silent; let's just shine our lights for Jesus as best we can as we show His love and respect to our Jewish friends.

CHILDCARE FOR WEDNESDAY BIBLE STUDY

We have begun to set up a rotation for adults to help with childcare on Wednesday nights - just one adult each week to keep an eye on the kids. We have several people signed up, but will put out a signup sheet on Sunday just in case there are any others who would be willing to take a turn.

MUSIC MINISTRY MEETING

Sunday, September 14th

There will be a short meeting for all those involved (or wishing to be involved) in our Music Ministry immediately following the service. See Dana Ott with any questions.

PASTOR MARK: GUEST SPEAKER

Thursday September 11th @7:00

Pastor Mark will be speaking at the 5th Anniversary Service for Straight-Line Church in Woodbury. This would be a great opportunity to meet another "newer" church, as well as supporting Pastor Mark as he delivers his message to their congregation.

CHILDREN'S MINISTRY WORKERS NEEDED

Help shepherd our little lambs. Our Nursery/Toddler group needs five helpers. (See LaTosha Briggs) The Preschool Class (3-6yrs) needs three adults and four more helpers. (See Debbie Bradshaw) The Primary Class needs about two more helpers. (See Anita Little)

THIS WEEK'S WORKERS ARE:

SIGN-IN TABLE: Wendy Lynch

LAMB'S MINISTRY: Matt Headley, Katie Ott (T)

Jennifer Headley, Rachael Goeggel (I)

Steve Jones, Mauricio V. (C)

Melissa & Marissa Angel

GREETERS: Charlotte Zediker

Karen Blythe

COUNTERS: Kathy & Carole

CLEANERS: Jess

PRAYER REQUESTS

Mission Trip - For those who will be traveling to West Virginia 9/18 - 21; for God's hand of protection as they travel and minister to those in need. That God's message of love and salvation would be shared with the people they come in contact with.

Pastor Mark - Remember our promise to pray with him for everything that God has laid on his heart in regards to our church and as he prepares to share this with us over the next five weeks.

Building - For the Lord to direct us as to how to best use the building He's provided, including what work to do and where to spend money. Also, continue to seek God's direction in the search for a permanent home for us.

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

Catching a Glimpse of His Glory,

Lois

HOPE CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP

SMALL GROUPS

WOMAN'S STUDY / HOPE - THE ANCHOR FOR YOUR SOUL

Leader: Debby Bosler 881-1445

Location: 3 Marlowe Ct, Glassboro

Time: Thursday 9/11 @ 9:30 am. Meets every other week.

Life is a gift from God. It can be abundant and joyful, but it can also be uncertain, stressful, and painful. Life, with all its ups and downs, is enough to distract us from the one thing that makes life bearable - HOPE!

MEN'S BIBLE STUDY / 1ST & 2ND SAMUEL

Leader: Mike Hartwell 629-9572

Location: 1015 N. Main St, Williamstown

Time: Tuesday 9/30 from 7:30 - 9:00. Meets every other week.

Christian men are living in a corrupt world surrounded by temptations, lures, and attacks from the enemy. We need to "put on the full armor of God" in order to survive. We do this by studying God's Word and fellowshipping with our brothers in Christ. David was a man who struggled with the same issues we do. All throughout the good times and the tough times, God had His hand on David because he was "a man after my (God's) own heart".

THE PRACTICE OF GODLINESS

Leaders: Bill & Nancy Murray 848-4295

Location: 333 Harvey Ave, West Deptford

Time: Sunday 9/21 from 7:00 - 8:00 pm. Meets every other week.

Everyone wants to be more godly. We will glean from God's Word actual skills we can develop that will enable us to practice and accomplish more godliness in our lives. The more godly we become, the more like Him we become. We will start each session with some worship songs, prayer, and a time of sharing.

BASICS OF CHRISTIANITY

Leaders: Tom Albright 456-3580 / Steve Jones 728-8031

Location: Glenn & Liz Johnson's 234 High St, Woodbury

Time: Begins mid-October

This study is designed to help people look at the Bible and see what it says; to learn how to read and understand the Bible. It will help you to get rooted in the foundational truths of our faith - the Trinity, faith versus works, the gifts of the Spirit, and much more.

IMPROVING COMMUNICATION IN YOUR MARRIAGE

Leaders: Bob & Carole Baumiester 228-3188

Location: 220 Landing Rd, Hilltop

Time: Tuesday 9/23 from 7:30 - 9:00. Meets every other week.

God desires that every married couple have a good relationship.

Come and have fun learning how to improve the communication skills

in your marriage. Learn how to talk, listen, laugh and cry with each other.

LIFE'S GREAT ADVENTURE: BEWARE THE ROLLER COASTERS

Leader: Brain Ott 589-2047

Location: 1633 Whispering Woods Dr. Williamstown

Time: Sunday 9/21 from 7:00 - 9:00. Meets every other week.

We're going to look at the ups and downs that are part of life, and some promises and principles that God wants to teach us as we go through them.

CHRIST CENTERED JOURNEY THROUGH GRIEF

Leader: Lorraine Otis 686-1557

Location: 102 Mirror Lane, Deptford

Time: 7:00-9:30 (fellowship at 8:30)

Dates: Fridays - 9/19, 10/17, 11/14, 12/5, 1/16, 2/20, 3/20, 4/17

A woman's Christian grief group to strengthen and support the immediate transitions that occur during the first year of the grief process. A focus on Christian encouragement, fellowship, spiritual growth, and working towards healing.

CROSSROADS (High School grads to early 30's)
SEARCH FOR SIGNIFICANCE

Leader: Mark Ott 881-4766

Location: Brad & Karla Hopkins 208 Landing Rd Hilltop

228-5845

Time: Friday 9/19 from 7:30 - 8:30. Meets every other week.

Did you ever say to yourself…."When I fail at something, I feel lousy about myself……When others don't approve of me, I can't get over it….Sometimes it feels like I will never measure up"? These are the universal lies that trigger the cycle of self doubt, robbing you of joyful living. Come and learn how to free yourself from the lies and discover your true worth through God's eyes.

TOGETHER (Fellowship group for singles 30+)

Leaders: Rick Mounce & Kim Biglin

Location: TBD

Time: 2nd & 4th Fridays 7:00-9:30

FALL KICKOFF: Saturday 9/13 @ 4:00

Join us for a short Bible study and a time of fellowship. We are all walking through life together; many singles are looking for other singles to share in this journey. This group is a time where we can have fellowship, study the Bible and just discuss the issues of life as a single person. Beyond the Friday night group, we get together for a variety of activities including dinners, game nights, and movie outings. Join us for our fall kickoff meeting... Dinner and Game Night: Saturday, Sept. 13 @ 4:00 p.m. at Charlotte Zediker's. We'll also present a few book options for our study on Friday nights. Invite a friend and come on out!

JOURNEYMEN (For boys 6th - 12th grade)

Leader: Mike Elliott 381-5200

Location: Church

Time: Wednesday 9/17 7:30 - 8:30. Meets every other week.

Journey through the Bible with a superhero who has the strength and power that comes only from God. You will create comic book stories that feature this superhero and all the adventures/situations he encounters in the Bible.

GIRLS OF HOPE BIBLE STUDY (For teen girls)

ROMANS

Leader: Lois Hartwell 629-9572

Location: 1015 N. Main St, Williamstown

Time: Sunday 9/21 from 7:30 - 8:30. Meets every other week.

Do you know how to tell your friends about God's plan of salvation? Do you struggle with what to say or how to say it? Maybe you're not even sure what His plan is. The first eleven chapters in Romans offer the most straightforward, easily understood explanation of the plan of salvation in the New Testament. We will go through Romans verse by verse with plenty of opportunities for questions and sharing.

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