Hope Notes 11/6/08

Dear Friends of Hope ~

What a privilege to be an American and be able to vote for our country's leaders. We need to begin praying now for our president elect as he gets ready to face the daunting task of leading our nation. No matter who got your vote for president, we need to stand together in support of those whom God has placed in authority.

SUNDAY SERMON

11/9 – What's the Big Deal about Being a Christian? (Titus 3:3-7)

Surveys of our nation show that a majority of people in America would identify themselves as "Christians". But are they? Paul is very direct in this passage about what it means to be a Christian and how we become one. Maybe you've always assumed that you are a Christian, and it's time for you to find out if you are! Or maybe you genuinely are a Christian, but you've forgotten what it means to be one. As we study together, let's pray that the Lord will stir our hearts with the unbelievable privilege of being a Christian.

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 - 12/14

FREE CONCERT

November 8^th & 9^th - Faith City Auditorium

A group of young adults (20''s & 30's) are meeting at Hope around 6:30 Saturday night, 11/8, to drive together to the concert. A sign up sheet is on the back table. See Jess St.Petery or Anne Owens for more information.

OPPORTUNITIES FOR SPIRITUAL GROWTH

REVOLVE TOUR / ALL ACCESS - THIS WEEKEND

Event for Teen Girls November 7 & 8

MONEY IS DUE NOW TO LOIS HARTWELL; MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO HOPE CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP

See Lois Hartwell with questions (629-9572).

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

ONLY ONE WEEK LEFT TO TURN IN YOUR NOMINATIONS !

Deadline 11/16/08

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

Once again, we are preparing shoeboxes full of gifts to send to needy children all over the world. Pick up an informational flyer on the back table, and be sure to have your boxes in no later than Sunday 11/16. 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: Sissel Salayda, Drew Ott (T)

John & Jackie Salayda (I)

Natalie & Justin Davis (C)

GREETERS: Mike Hartwell

Emily Naylor

COUNTERS: Jim & Mike

CLEANERS: Jess

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.

The Ott Family - Mark's grandfather passed away. Please lift up Mark and his family during this sad time.

June Elliott - Her 15 year old nephew, Zac, just diagnosed with Celiac disease. Pray that he feels God's presence. For the new medication to help June's back w/no side effects and for God's provision in paying for it.

Lorraine Otis - For Judy with Stage Three ovarian cancer, for Jeanette with Stage Two breast cancer, for Shirl Haley for comfort in the loss of her husband, for Joanne Urbany who needs strength as she deals with work & school.

Bradshaw Family - For God's direction in Debbie's life. For Steve to find a job. For Melissa's protection and for her to come back to the Lord.

Mike Hartwell - In need of a job.

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

In Need of the Savior,

Lois

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

M. Ott

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