Hope Notes 11/13/08

Dear Friends of Hope ~

Don't forget about coming to church early for the pre-service presentation our media team has put together. You won't want to miss the pictures, video clips, and thought provoking stories that will help us get ready for God to move during the service. It will be nice to have a time to sit and reflect as we prepare for worship.

SUNDAY SERMON

11/16 – Living in the Right Mindset (Titus 3:8-15)

As Paul closes his letter to Titus, he gives some advice about what Titus should be doing and what he shouldn't be doing. Most of it deals with having a right mindset. Our thoughts and focus really determine so much about our earthly experience, yet we are not often careful about what dominates our minds. In our service this week, we'll be looking at the advice Paul gave to Titus, and applying it to our lives, so that we too can live with our eyes fixed on the right things.

UPCOMING COMMUNION SERVICES

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, www.hopechristianfellowship.org.

SUNDAY MORNING PRAYER TIME

Our Sunday morning prayer time is open to everyone. We start 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 NOVEMBER - 2 SAMUEL

This book portrays King David as a "man after God's own heart" and shows him to be a humble man willing to submit himself to God when even his "secret" sins are found out. Despite everything, David never forgot his God and, in the end, found forgiveness and restoration through Him. So can we.

OPPORTUNITIES FOR FELLOWSHIP

UPCOMING EVENTS

Christmas Café & Party - 12/12

Children's Christmas Program - 12/1

OPPORTUNITIES FOR SPIRITUAL GROWTH

WEDNESDAY NIGHT BIBLE STUDY

GENESIS

No Bible Study on 11/26

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!

ANNOUNCEMENTS

UPCOMING DATES

Annual Business Meeting - 12/28 after service

UPCOMING DEACON & LEADERSHIP TEAM NOMINATIONS

ALL NOMINATIONS ARE DUE THIS SUNDAY!

We need our partners to nominate men who are qualified to be on the Leadership Team - with a two year window to evaluate whether we

should present them to the church for appointment as elders. We also need partners to nominate men & women to be on the Deacon Team. There is an information sheet out (in addition to the nomination forms) to describe the function of Deacons as the Bible describes them and how they function at Hope.

COMMUNICATIONS TEAM

Would you like to help with the Salt & Light? It's easy! Once every few months, you simply update the information in the pre-made document! See Rick Mounce for more information. (856-933-8191)

OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD

SHOEBOXES ARE DUE THIS SUNDAY!

Once again, we are preparing shoeboxes full of gifts to send to needy children all over the world. If you missed the chance to pick up the forms at church, you can go to www.samaritanspurse.org and print out the labels and info. See Melissa McGinness with any questions

CHILDREN'S CHRISTMAS PROGRAM

December 14, 2008

Rehearsals have begun for our annual Children's Christmas Program. Please make every effort to have your child be at church and attend all rehearsals. Any sixth graders are still welcome to participate! See Dana Ott with any questions.

THIRSTY LITTLE LAMBS

Juice boxes (flat bottoms, please) and snacks are needed for our Children's Ministry. Hint: Goldfish crackers are a HUGE hit! See LaTosha Briggs. Thank you for your generosity.

THIS WEEK'S WORKERS ARE:

SIGN-IN TABLE: Dolores Incarvite

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

Bob & Lisa Mousley (I)

Steve Jones, Mauricio V (C)

GREETERS: Mike Hartwell

Emily Naylor

COUNTERS: Bob & Bill

CLEANERS: Poppy

PRAYER REQUESTS

Erin Sweeney - For her history teacher who has cancer & kidney stones. The doctor has said he may not live long. For comfort for his family.

Dorothy Haines - Please continue to pray for Jim & Rita Fleming. He came through his cancer surgery and is in ICU.

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

Wrapped in His Arms,

Lois

The power of God's grace is that our lives are changed by love, not fear.

M. Ott

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