Hope Notes 2/12/09

 

Dear Friends of Hope ~

Since this is Valentine's Day weekend, let's make a special effort to lift up all those we love and to remember to tell them we love them as well.  Think of all the people that you love; how often do you tell them you love them?  What about God?  His ears long to hear our words of love expressed to Him everyday……..just the same way our loved ones do!

 

SUNDAY SERMON

Dwight Lein will be bringing us the message this Sunday while Pastor Mark and Dana are at the marriage conference.  We look forward to hearing what God will say to us through Dwight.

 

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 FEBRUARY - 1^ST TIMOTHY

If a young believer needs one thing in order to live victoriously for Christ, its instruction.  In this letter, Paul gives Timothy advice on everything from false teachers, to ministering, to widows, to the duties of church servants.  Most of the advice is designed to teach Timothy the importance of living a godly life - and who among us can't use that very same advice?

 

OPPORTUNITIES FOR SPIRITUAL GROWTH 

 

WEDNESDAY NIGHT BIBLE STUDY

Join us as we take a few weeks to find out what the Bible has to say about living in fear…….or living by faith. The choice is ours to make!  Study is from 7:30 - 8:30 pm every Wednesday.  Childcare is available.

 

OPPORTUNITIES FOR FELLOWSHIP

 

UPCOMING EVENTS (more details to follow)

POTLUCK SUPPER - Sunday, March 15 after service

5^TH ANNIVERSARY SERVICE & BBQ - Sunday, July 19th

 

A WEEKEND TO REMEMBER - THIS WEEKEND

February 13 - 15, 2009

Hershey Lodge

Hershey, PA  17033-0446

1-800-437-7439

(www.familylife.com/groups/HOPEHANDS). 

See Melissa McGinness with questions.

 

FAMILY BOWLING

February 22 from 5:00-7:00 pm

Cost is $8/person. Toddlers up to age two are free.  Includes bowling, shoe rental, pizza and soda.  Be sure to sign up now!

 

FOCUS ON MARRIAGE

Saturday, February 28 from 9:30 am - 4:30 pm

St. Matthew's Baptist Church in Williamstown is partnering with Focus on the Family for a LIVE Simulcast event that will allow participants to see their marriage through God's eyes.  The following speakers & performers are participating:

Dr. Gary Smalley, Dr. John Trent, Gary Thomas, Beth Moore, Dr. Del Tackett, Jeremy Camp (special music guest)

Prices to attend the event are as follows: $40/individuals    $69/couples

For more information contact tfeggans@stmatthewsbc.com or call Tanya Feggans at 856-629-4614, X278.

 

 ANNOUNCEMENTS

 

HOPE HAS A FREEZER!

Feel free to bring in some "heat-and-eat" meals for folks needing a helping hand (right now there are several pasta dishes in the freezer).  Please use the labels available on the door to label your meal with the date, ingredients, and cooking instructions.  Coming soon - shopping lists and grocery bags to help fill our food pantry.

 

CHOICES OF THE HEART BABY BOTTLES

Please remember to keep filling your baby bottles to support women who are making the decision to "choose life' instead of abortion at a time of unexpected pregnancy.  Bottles are due back at the church Sunday, March 1^st.  If you still need a bottle, they are in the rear of the church.  See Wendy Devereaux for further information.

 

YOUTH GROUP MEETING

Sunday February 22 - after worship

We are inviting our teens and teen parents (and anyone else who is interested) to join us for a meeting about a youth group for Hope.  We've been praying since we started for God to enable us to have a group for our teens, and this year we've made it our #1 goal.  God has led Dwight and Becky Lein to Hope and they have felt His prompting to take their 15+ years of youth ministry experience and use it with our teens.  We are very excited about this and want to start sorting out a plan with our teens and their parents.

 

NURSERY SUPPLIES NEEDED

A BIG THANK YOU TO THOSE WHO HAVE DONATED TO OUR NURSERY SO FAR!! Rocking or glider chairs would be greatly appreciated to complete our nursery.  We also need a couple of vacuums for our clean up crews.  If anyone has one that they could donate, see LaTosha Briggs.

 

THIRSTY LAMBS

Our Children's Ministry goes through juice boxes like lightning!  We would really appreciate any flat bottomed, clear liquid juice boxes for our supply.  See Debbie Bradshaw.

   

THIS WEEK'S WORKERS ARE:

SIGN-IN TABLE:       Delores Incarvite

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

                              Sharon Rainey, Sharon Sambucci (I)

                              Pam & Jason Fein, M. Brazelis (C)

                              Natalie Davis, Justin Incarvite (P)

GREETERS:              Pat Roselli

                              Larry/Rosetta Kemp

COUNTERS:             Bolser/Berry

CLEANERS:              Sissel Salayda

 

PRAYER REQUESTS

Hope's Youth Group - Pray that God will lead us in every step as we sort out a program for our teens.  We need His direction and strength in order to make the right decisions.  Pray that the Lord would draw our teens into this group so they can fellowship and grow together in Christ.

Seeking Employment - Mike Hartwell.  Pray for doors to open for a job and for patience while waiting on the Lord.

 

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 

 

Under His Wing,

Lois

 

 

God designed your life to need His power!   (M. Ott)

 

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