Hope Notes 1/28/10

 

Dear Friends of Hope ~

God showed me in a BIG way this week just how very little control I have over anything, despite my illusions to the contrary. He protected my daughter in a nasty car accident that destroyed her car but not her life.  There wasn't anything I could have done to help her, but He had it all in His hands.  And all without my help (imagine that)! He reminded me that He can certainly handle anything that happens in our lives; we need not fret and worry about all the details. Take that burden off your shoulders – God's got you covered!

   

SUNDAY SERMON 

1/31- Enthusiasm and Maturity (Acts 18:18-28)

What was the last thing you got REALLY excited about?  Maybe you have a few moments burned into your mind filled with excitement that you love to reminisce.  We tend to think that growing up or maturing dilutes our enthusiasm for life.  And that can be the case.  Looking at this story in Acts 18, we'll see a man named Apollos who was eager and bold in speaking for Christ.  However, he wasn't mature.  So some friends pulled him aside and helped him grow.  It can be hard to remain enthusiastic and eager while being instructed. But Apollos did just that – pouring out his enthusiasm after he had been corrected – and becoming even more powerful as a witness for Jesus Christ.

 

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. 

 

PRAYER TEAM'S 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. If you would like to participate, just show up!  Contact Jim Bradshaw at

spaceheadjim@yahoo.com with any questions.

 

BIBLE READING FOR JANUARY: PSALMS BOOK FIVE 107-150)

The Psalms are a collection of 150 songs and poems written by various authors and divided into five books. They give us a beautiful glimpse of God and His undying love for us. They have provided comfort and encouragement to believers for years. 

 

OPPORTUNITIES FOR SPIRITUAL GROWTH

WEDNESDAY NIGHT BIBLE STUDY

7:30 - 8:30 pm

Think the book of Genesis couldn't possibly relate to us and the world in which we live?  Think again!  Genesis means "beginnings" and that's just what this book is about.  It describes a loving God who made all things perfectly, but also tells about the beginning of sin and how it ruined what had been a perfect relationship between God and man.  Isn't that still happening today?  Join us as we continue our study on the book of Genesis. Childcare is provided.

 

OPPORTUNITIES FOR FELLOWSHIP

 

YOUTH GROUP - NEW DAY AND TIME

Our Youth Group (J.U.I.C.E.) will now be meeting on Wednesday evenings from 7:00 – 8:30

 Note that this coincides with Bible Study.  This is a great mid-week touch point for our youth – a spiritual "shot in the arm" to get them through the week.  Please make every effort to get your kids here; you won't regret it!

 

"SOUPER BOWL" COOK-OFF – THIS SUNDAY

Sunday, January 31, 2010, 12:15 pm    

Everyone:

Wear your favorite sports team attire (any sport!)

Folks will vote for their favorite dish

Cook-off Entrants:

Guidelines:  Soup or Chili

One entry per person or family, please (either soup or chili, not both)

Must bring 15 copies of recipe to place with dish

Please mark crock pot with entry ingredients

Crock pots will be plugged in during service

Prizes awarded!

Other items needed:  breads, salads, kid's menu items.

 

YOUTH GROUP HANG TIME

Sunday February 7^th

12:00 – 3:00 pm

Come on out and hang with us at Norm Angel's house!

 5 Hunters Creek Circle, Mullica Hill

 

WEEKEND TO REMEMBER MARRIAGE SEMINAR

February 12-14, 2010
Hershey Lodge
PO Box 446
Hershey, PA 17033-0446
1-800-437-7439
We are getting together a group of married couples to experience this amazing marriage seminar. You can register via phone or mail.
In order to make hotel reservations and receive the discounted room rate of $115/night, you must call the hotel directly at 1-800-437-7439. See Melissa McGinness with any questions.

Our Group Name is:  HOPEHANDS

 

SMALL GROUPS

Our newest set of study sheets are out; pick one up and get ready to rejoin your Small Group!  Watch for reminders each time a new cycle study sheet is put out.  In addition, you can now go online and print out a study sheet from our website.

 

 ANNOUNCEMENTS

 

NEEDS TEAM MEAL MAKERS

The Needs Team is looking to compile a list of those who would be willing to make the occasional meal for families in situations where the delivery of a prepared dinner would be a tremendous blessing.  Just see Lorraine Otis or contact her at lorraineotis@comcast.net or call at 686-1557. You will be contacted to see if you are available when a need arises.  Meals can also be made at anytime as well and put in the pantry freezer. Just see anyone on the Needs Team (Bill Murray, Ken Blythe & Lorraine).

 

NEW FEATURE – HCF BOOK CLUB

"Fresh Start" by Doug Fields (Youth Pastor at Saddleback)

 With the New Year approaching it's a good time to talk about getting a fresh start. This book examines how we get stuck in our lives and some of the relational steps we can take to get unstuck.  By engaging the Spirit's work, each of us can have a fresh start no matter what we've faced!  I believe it is a book with a ton of hope for anyone who is struggling in their walk. Although he covers some heavy topics, Doug Fields' writes with a light style so it's an easy book to read.

 

THIS WEEK'S WORKERS:

SIGN-IN TABLE:       Kylie Ott

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

                              Matt & Jenn Headley (I)

                              Tina & Craig Campana (C)

                              Jerry & Sheri Elliot (1^st & 2^nd)

                            Natalie Davis & Justin (3^rd – 5^th)

GREETERS:             Helen Mastalski & Mike Hartwell

COUNTERS:            Melissa McGinness & Kathleen Toomin

CLEANERS:             Kathleen Toomin

TOY CLEANERS:      To Be Announced

WEDNESDAY NIGHT

CHILD CARE:          Lisa Landis

 

 HOPE'S PRAYER TEAM
If you have a prayer request, just drop it in the box near the door on Sunday or email Jim Bradshaw during the week at spaceheadjim@yahoo.com. He will get your requests to the team. If you would like your request to appear in the Hope Notes, let Jim know.  If you want to be a part of this ministry, send Jim your email address and he will add your name to the team.  Please remember, anyone is welcome to join us for prayer at 9:15 on Sunday mornings whether they are on the team or not.

 

PRAYER REQUESTS

Janet Welsh - Please pray for relief from pain, strength, and peace as she goes through a long & difficult recovery from cervical spine surgery.

Youth Group – For the Lord's direction and guidance.  For our young people to make it a priority to come.

Building – For God to continue opening/closing doors as we seek to establish a permanent home for Hope.

Small Groups - For God to lead and direct people to their various Small Group. For Small Groups to be a powerful spiritual and relational force at Hope.

 

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 

 

Walking by Faith,

Lois

 

 

 

The will of God will never lead you where the grace of God cannot keep you. (Unknown)

 

 

Note:  If you do not wish to continue receiving Hope Notes, simply reply to this email and I will remove your name from the list.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT BIBLE STUDY NOTICE

LET'S GIVE IT A TRY

Pastor Mark would like to continue with the earlier time frame for a little while to see how it works before making any decisions about having it be a permanent switch.   So, for the next few weeks we'll start with worship (everyone combined) at 7:00pm.  Then, at 7:15 we'll split off to kids, teens, and adults.  We will be done Bible study and 8:15 and Youth Group at 8:30. 

See you at 7:00!!

Lois

Hope Notes 1/21/10

 

Dear Friends of Hope ~

An unsolicited shout-out for Wednesday night Bible Study……..

Adding to the great testimony that Karen gave on Sunday, I would just like to say how wonderful it has been to see Wednesday nights packed out for Bible Study.  Even though it's cold, it's the end of the day, it's quite the drive (for some), and there are lots of other things pulling at us to stay home – we are there.  And God meets us there as well.  If you've ever thought that the Old Testament was dry, come on out and see how alive and relevant it is!

 

SUNDAY SERMON 

1/24 – An Adventure with God (Acts 18:1-17)

So what exactly is the difference between an adventure and an ordeal?  Many of the same elements are associated with both ideas.  Certainly, if given the choice, we'd all choose the adventure instead of the ordeal!  But do we have that choice?  In essence, the difference between the two experiences is the outlook of the person on the journey.  A person on an adventure embraces the uncertainty and the twists and turns, believing that the whole experience is worth it.  As we continue in Acts, we'll see that Paul is on an adventure with God.  He could have looked at his circumstances and been weary and worn from all the uncertainty, but in the story we'll see today, we can understand that his outlook of faith was well founded

 

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. 

 

PRAYER TEAM'S 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 JANUARY: PSALMS BOOK FIVE 107-150)

The Psalms are a collection of 150 songs and poems written by various authors and divided into five books. They give us a beautiful glimpse of God and His undying love for us. They have provided comfort and encouragement to believers for years. 

 

OPPORTUNITIES FOR SPIRITUAL GROWTH

WEDNESDAY NIGHT BIBLE STUDY

7:30 - 8:30 pm

Think the book of Genesis couldn't possibly relate to us and the world in which we live?  Think again!  Genesis means "beginnings" and that's just what this book is about.  It describes a loving God who made all things perfectly, but also tells about the beginning of sin and how it ruined what had been a perfect relationship between God and man.  Isn't that still happening today?  Join us as we continue our study on the book of Genesis. Childcare is provided.

 

OPPORTUNITIES FOR FELLOWSHIP

 

YOUTH GROUP - NEW DAY AND TIME

Our Youth Group (J.U.I.C.E.) will now be meeting on Wednesday evenings from 7:00 – 8:30 beginning January 13^th.  Note that this coincides with Bible Study.  This is a great mid-week touch point for our youth – a spiritual "shot in the arm" to get them through the week.  Please make every effort to get your kids here; you won't regret it!

 

YOUTH GROUP ICE SKATING – THIS SUNDAY!   

This Sunday, Jan. 24th, we will be meeting after church for pizza and then going ice skating at Hollydell Ice Arena (601 Hollydell Drive, Sewell, NJ 08080; 856-589-5599). Cost is $14 ($9 for skating and $5 for lunch). Parents, please pick your kids up at the skate arena by 2:45pm. Any questions, please contact Chris M. at (856) 745-0522 or cbmulder@comcast.net.

 

"SOUPER BOWL" SOUP & CHILI COOK-OFF

Sunday, January 31, 2010, 12:15 pm    

Everyone:

Wear your favorite sports team attire (any sport!)

Folks will vote for their favorite dish

Cook-off Entrants:

Guidelines:  Soup or Chili

One entry per person or family, please (either soup or chili, not both)

(Cook-off sign-up sheet will be out Sunday, January 3^rd)

Must bring 15 copies of recipe to place with dish

Please mark crock pot with entry ingredients

Crock pots will be plugged in during service

Prizes awarded!

Other items needed:  breads, salads, kid's menu items. A sign-up sheet will be out Sunday, January 3rd for these items.

 

YOUTH GROUP HANG TIME

Sunday February 7^th

12:00 – 3:00 pm

Come on out and hang with us at Norm Angel's house!

 5 Hunters Creek Circle, Mullica Hill

 

WEEKEND TO REMEMBER MARRIAGE SEMINAR

February 12-14, 2010
Hershey Lodge
PO Box 446
Hershey, PA 17033-0446
1-800-437-7439
We are getting together a group of married couples to experience this amazing marriage seminar. You can register via phone or mail.
Register for the conference by 12/30/09 and take advantage of the early bird rate of $89/person, or $178/couple.  In order to make hotel reservations and receive the discounted room rate of $115/night, you must call the hotel directly at 1-800-437-7439. See Melissa McGinness with any questions.

Our Group Name is:  HOPEHANDS

 

SMALL GROUPS

Our newest set of study sheets are out; pick one up and get ready to rejoin your Small Group!  Watch for reminders each time a new cycle study sheet is put out.  In addition, you can now go online and print out a study sheet from our website.

 

 ANNOUNCEMENTS

 

NEEDS TEAM MEAL MAKERS

The Needs Team is looking to compile a list of those who would be willing to make the occasional meal for families in situations where the delivery of a prepared dinner would be a tremendous blessing.  Just see Lorraine Otis or contact her at lorraineotis@comcast.net or call at 686-1557. You will be contacted to see if you are available when a need arises.  Meals can also be made at anytime as well and put in the pantry freezer. Just see anyone on the Needs Team (Bill Murray, Ken Blythe & Lorraine).

 

 GREETERS NEEDED

If you are the friendly sort and would like an easy way to serve at Hope, this is for you!  We have a monthly rotating schedule of teams.  See Bill Berry to volunteer.

 

NEW FEATURE – HCF BOOK CLUB

"Fresh Start" by Doug Fields (Youth Pastor at Saddleback)

 With the New Year approaching it's a good time to talk about getting a fresh start. This book examines how we get stuck in our lives and some of the relational steps we can take to get unstuck.  By engaging the Spirit's work, each of us can have a fresh start no matter what we've faced!  I believe it is a book with a ton of hope for anyone who is struggling in their walk. Although he covers some heavy topics, Doug Fields' writes with a light style so it's an easy book to read.

 

THIS WEEK'S WORKERS:

SIGN-IN TABLE:       Kim Lawlor                            

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

                              Matt & Jenn Headley (I)

                              Tina & Craig Campana (C)

                              To Be Announced (P)

GREETERS:             Helen Mastalski & Mike Hartwell

COUNTERS:             To Be Announced

CLEANERS:             Helen Mastalski

TOY CLEANERS:      To Be Announced

WEDNESDAY NIGHT

CHILD CARE:          Denise Brion

 

 HOPE'S PRAYER TEAM
You can have people praying for you and your loved ones throughout the week. Just drop your requests in the box near the door on Sunday or email Jim Bradshaw during the week at spaceheadjim@yahoo.com. He will get your requests to the team. If you would like your request to appear in the Hope Notes, just let Jim know.  If you want to be a part of this ministry, send Jim your email address and he will add your name to the team.  Please remember, anyone is welcome to join us for prayer at 9:15 on Sunday mornings whether they are on the team or not.

 

PRAYER REQUESTS

Lisa & Bob Mousley – For comfort as they grieve the loss of Lisa's mom, Toni Zimmerman, who went home to be with the Lord.

 Janet Welsh - Please pray for relief from pain, strength, and peace as she goes through a long & difficult recovery from cervical spine surgery.

Youth Group – For the Lord's direction and guidance.  For our young people to make it a priority to come.

Building – For God to continue opening/closing doors as we seek to establish a permanent home for Hope.

Small Groups - For God to lead and direct people to their various Small Group. For Small Groups to be a powerful spiritual and relational force at Hope.

 

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 

 

He is our Healer,

Lois

 

 

 

The will of God will never lead you where the grace of God cannot keep you. (Unknown)

 

 

Note:  If you do not wish to continue receiving Hope Notes, simply reply to this email and I will remove your name from the list.

Hope Notes 01/14/09

 

Dear Friends of Hope ~

Now that we've gotten into 2010 (are you used to writing '10 yet?) let's do all that we can to make this year one where we make people feel welcome at Hope.  We need to make sure we look around for new faces and go up to them with a heartfelt welcome.  We also need to look around for faces that may have been missing for awhile and have returned.  Let them know we notice that they are back.  And don't forget those familiar faces we see every week; sometimes we tend to let them fade into the woodwork because they are such a familiar sight.  But they like to be noticed too!

 

SUNDAY SERMON

 1/17 – Open to Anything (Acts 17:16-34)

In today's world, it seems that the most celebrated quality is "open-mindedness".  Upon closer examination, this is really not a very truthful description.  Open-minded seems more and more to mean that certain ideas and behaviors that were once rejected are now accepted.  However, if you have other ideas or behaviors that don't fit this mold, you are "closed-minded".  A truly open person will seek the truth, no matter what it is.  In Acts, Paul finds himself in Athens with a group of people who love to intellectually explore possibilities.  Paul uses this openness to bring them the truth.  Some prove themselves to truly be open by receiving the truth – while others find the truth interesting, but not compelling.  If our world truly is "open-minded" – why don't we (like Paul) just take them the truth?

 

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. 

 

PRAYER TEAM'S 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 JANUARY: PSALMS BOOK FIVE 107-150)

The Psalms are a collection of 150 songs and poems written by various authors and divided into five books. They give us a beautiful glimpse of God and His undying love for us. They have provided comfort and encouragement to believers for years. 

 

OPPORTUNITIES FOR SPIRITUAL GROWTH

WEDNESDAY NIGHT BIBLE STUDY

7:30 - 8:30 pm

Think the book of Genesis couldn't possibly relate to us and the world in which we live?  Think again!  Genesis means "beginnings" and that's just what this book is about.  It describes a loving God who made all things perfectly, but also tells about the beginning of sin and how it ruined what had been a perfect relationship between God and man.  Isn't that still happening today?  Join us as we continue our study on the book of Genesis. Childcare is provided.

 

OPPORTUNITIES FOR FELLOWSHIP

 

YOUTH GROUP - NEW DAY AND TIME

Our Youth Group (J.U.I.C.E.) will now be meeting on Wednesday evenings from 7:00 – 8:30 beginning January 13^th.  Note that this coincides with Bible Study.  This is a great mid-week touch point for our youth – a spiritual "shot in the arm" to get them through the week.  Please make every effort to get your kids here; you won't regret it!   

 

"SOUPER BOWL" SOUP & CHILI COOK-OFF

Sunday, January 31, 2010, 12:15 pm                                       

Everyone:

Wear your favorite sports team attire (any sport!)

Folks will vote for their favorite dish

Cook-off Entrants:

Guidelines:  Soup or Chili

One entry per person or family, please (either soup or chili, not both)

(Cook-off sign-up sheet will be out Sunday, January 3^rd)

Must bring 15 copies of recipe to place with dish

Please mark crock pot with entry ingredients

Crock pots will be plugged in during service

Prizes awarded!

Other items needed:  breads, salads, kid's menu items. A sign-up sheet will be out Sunday, January 3rd for these items.

 

WEEKEND TO REMEMBER MARRIAGE SEMINAR

February 12-14, 2010
Hershey Lodge
PO Box 446
Hershey, PA 17033-0446
1-800-437-7439
We are getting together a group of married couples to experience this amazing marriage seminar. You can register via phone or mail.
Register for the conference by 12/30/09 and take advantage of the early bird rate of $89/person, or $178/couple.  In order to make hotel reservations and receive the discounted room rate of $115/night, you must call the hotel directly at 1-800-437-7439. See Melissa McGinness with any questions.

Our Group Name is:  HOPEHANDS

 

SMALL GROUPS

Our newest set of study sheets are out; pick one up and get ready to rejoin your Small Group!  Watch for reminders each time a new cycle study sheet is put out.  In addition, you can now go online and print out a study sheet from our website.

 

 ANNOUNCEMENTS

 

MISSIONARY UPDATE

Our missionary from Guatemala, Lauren Pupchick, visited us last Sunday.  The following is the thank you note she sent to us:

Hi Pastor Mark,

Thanks again for allowing me to share at church today. Please let the church family know I am ever grateful to them for being used of God to meet my financial needs. I received $2048 today!!!!  What a mighty God we serve. Please tell them thank you for being a part of a miracle in my life today.

Your Sister in Jesus Christ,

Lauren

NEEDS TEAM

We have a list of families who are in need of meals.  If you are able to make a meal, simply contact someone on the Needs Team, let them know you will make a meal, and tell them what day would be most convenient for you. At this point you may be asked to contact the family directly to set up a drop-off time.

Meals are Needed For:
Naidonna & Brian Ott & family
Janet Welsh
Karla & Brad Hopkins
Needs Team:

Bill Murray, Lorraine Otis, Ken Blythe

FOOD PANTRY

Just one week left to take advantage of Shop Rite's semi-annual Can-Can sale and stock up on canned soups, veggies, and meats for the pantry!

 

CHILDREN'S CHURCH HELP NEEDED

The Infants & Toddlers classes are in desperate need of teachers and helpers.  They recently lost five people and that puts a big vacancy in their schedule.  Let's all pitch in and give a little bit of time to help this ministry; we don't want to leave few people doing much work!

 

 CHILDREN'S CHURCH NEEDS

Donations of any flat bottomed juice boxes would be greatly appreciated.  You can give them to LaTosha Briggs.

 

 GREETERS NEEDED

If you are the friendly sort and would like an easy way to serve at Hope, this is for you!  We have a monthly rotating schedule of teams.  See Bill Berry to volunteer.

 

NEW FEATURE – HCF BOOK CLUB

"Fresh Start" by Doug Fields (Youth Pastor at Saddleback)

 With the New Year approaching it's a good time to talk about getting a fresh start. This book examines how we get stuck in our lives and some of the relational steps we can take to get unstuck.  By engaging the Spirit's work, each of us can have a fresh start no matter what we've faced!  I believe it is a book with a ton of hope for anyone who is struggling in their walk. Although he covers some heavy topics, Doug Fields' writes with a light style so it's an easy book to read.

 

THIS WEEK'S WORKERS:

SIGN-IN TABLE:       Kim Lawlor                            

LAMB'S MINISTRY:   To Be Announced (T)

                              Helen Mastalski (I)

                              Lisa & Linda Landis (C)

                              To Be Announced (P)

GREETERS:             Helen Mastalski & Mike Hartwell

COUNTERS:             To Be Announced

CLEANERS:             Helen Mastalski

TOY CLEANERS:      To Be Announced

WEDNESDAY NIGHT

CHILD CARE:          Pamala Fein

 

 HOPE'S PRAYER TEAM
You can have people praying for you and your loved ones throughout the week. Just drop your requests in the box near the door on Sunday or email Jim Bradshaw during the week at spaceheadjim@yahoo.com. He will get your requests to the team. If you would like your request to appear in the Hope Notes, just let Jim know.  If you want to be a part of this ministry, send Jim your email address and he will add your name to the team.  Please remember, anyone is welcome to join us for prayer at 9:15 on Sunday mornings whether they are on the team or not.

 

PRAYER REQUESTS

Lisa & Bob Mousley – For comfort as they grieve the loss of Lisa's mom, Toni Zimmerman, who went home to be with the Lord this week.

 Janet Welsh - Please pray for relief from pain, strength, and peace as she goes through a long & difficult recovery from cervical spine surgery.

Youth Group – For the Lord's direction and guidance.  For our young people to make it a priority to come.

Building – For God to continue opening/closing doors as we seek to establish a permanent home for Hope.

Small Groups - For God to lead and direct people to their various Small Group. For Small Groups to be a powerful spiritual and relational force at Hope.

 

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 

 

Created by Him,

Lois

The will of God will never lead you where the grace of God cannot keep you. (Unknown)

 

 

Note:  If you do not wish to continue receiving Hope Notes, simply reply to this email and I will remove your name from the list.

Service Arrangements for Toni Zimmerman

Services for Toni Zimmerman are as follows:

Friday 1/15 at Barclay Funeral Home in Clayton (208 Maple St, Clayton, NJ 08312).  The viewing will be at 10 am and the funeral service at 11 with burial services to follow.  As part of our church family, we'd love for anyone who can come and support Lisa and Bob and the family to be there.  But since many of you can't be there on Friday, please lift up those services and the family in prayer this week, and especially during that time!  It would also be nice if we could send cards to the family to show our love and support.

Hope Notes 01/07/10

 

Dear Friends of Hope ~

Okay, I guess its official – the holidays are over.  I don't know about you, but I am very glad to be able to put away the decorations that have been cluttering up my house and have things return to normal (whatever that is!). When our regular lives get interrupted like that, it's so easy to slip out of our routines with the Lord.  Let's make a conscious effort to get back on track with God and really start the New Year right!

 

SUNDAY SERMON

1/10 – Missionary Lauren Pupchik

Hope is honored to have Lauren as part of our missionary family.  We have supported her for years as she serves the Lord in Guatemala.  Every time she comes, she is a true blessing and challenge to our church family.  We need to remember those who we partner with as missionaries by praying for them and supporting them faithfully.  The work they do is an extension of God's call for us as a church to take the gospel to the world!

 

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. 

 

PRAYER TEAM'S 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 JANUARY: PSALMS BOOK FIVE 107-150)

The Psalms are a collection of 150 songs and poems written by various authors and divided into five books. They give us a beautiful glimpse of God and His undying love for us. They have provided comfort and encouragement to believers for years. 

 

OPPORTUNITIES FOR SPIRITUAL GROWTH

WEDNESDAY NIGHT BIBLE STUDY

7:30 - 8:30 pm

Think the book of Genesis couldn't possibly relate to us and the world in which we live?  Think again!  Genesis means "beginnings" and that's just what this book is about.  It describes a loving God who made all things perfectly, but also tells about the beginning of sin and how it ruined what had been a perfect relationship between God and man.  Isn't that still happening today?  Join us as we continue our study on the book of Genesis. Childcare is provided.

OPPORTUNITIES FOR FELLOWSHIP

 

YOUTH GROUP - NEW DAY AND TIME

Our Youth Group (J.U.I.C.E.) will now be meeting on Wednesday evenings from 7:00 – 8:30 beginning January 13^th.  Note that this coincides with Bible Study.  This is a great mid-week touch point for our youth – a spiritual "shot in the arm" to get them through the week.  Please make every effort to get your kids here; you won't regret it!   

 

"SOUPER BOWL" SOUP & CHILI COOK-OFF

Sunday, January 31, 2010, 12:15 pm                                       

Everyone

Wear your favorite sports team attire (any sport!)

Folks will vote for their favorite dish

Cook-off Entrants

Guidelines:  Soup or Chili

One entry per person or family, please (either soup or chili, not both)

(Cook-off sign-up sheet will be out Sunday, January 3^rd)

Must bring 15 copies of recipe to place with dish

Please mark crock pot with entry ingredients

Crock pots will be plugged in during service

Prizes awarded!

Other items needed:  breads, salads, kid's menu items. A sign-up sheet will be out Sunday, January 3rd for these items.

 

WEEKEND TO REMEMBER MARRIAGE SEMINAR

February 12-14, 2010
Hershey Lodge
PO Box 446
Hershey, PA 17033-0446
1-800-437-7439
We are getting together a group of married couples to experience this amazing marriage seminar. You can register via phone or mail.
Register for the conference by 12/30/09 and take advantage of the early bird rate of $89/person, or $178/couple.  In order to make hotel reservations and receive the discounted room rate of $115/night, you must call the hotel directly at 1-800-437-7439. See Melissa McGinness with any questions.

Our Group Name is:  HOPEHANDS

 

SMALL GROUPS – WE'RE BACK!

Our newest set of study sheets will be out this Sunday; pick one up and get ready to rejoin your Small Group!  Watch for reminders each time a new cycle study sheet is put out.  In addition, you can now go online and print out a study sheet from our website.

 

 ANNOUNCEMENTS

 

JOB OPPORTUNITY

There is a part-time job available, 20hrs a week, no experience necessary, as an institution cook at Sterling House [Brookdale], in Deptford, at the intersection of Cattel Road and Rt 47.  See Bill Murray with any questions.

 

CHILDREN'S CHURCH HELP NEEDED

The Infants & Toddlers classes are in desperate need of teachers and helpers.  They recently lost five people and that puts a big vacancy in their schedule.  Let's all pitch in and give a little bit of time to help this ministry; we don't want to leave few people doing much work!

 

 CHILDREN'S CHURCH NEEDS

Donations of any flat bottomed juice boxes would be greatly appreciated.  You can give them to LaTosha Briggs.

 

 GREETERS NEEDED

If you are the friendly sort and would like an easy way to serve at Hope, this is for you!  We have a monthly rotating schedule of teams.  See Bill Berry to volunteer.

 

NEW FEATURE – HCF BOOK CLUB

"Fresh Start" by Doug Fields (Youth Pastor at Saddleback)

 With the New Year approaching it's a good time to talk about getting a fresh start. This book examines how we get stuck in our lives and some of the relational steps we can take to get unstuck.  By engaging the Spirit's work, each of us can have a fresh start no matter what we've faced!  I believe it is a book with a ton of hope for anyone who is struggling in their walk. Although he covers some heavy topics, Doug Fields' writes with a light style so it's an easy book to read.

                     

LAWN SIGNS

Please stop by the back of the church and pick up a lawn sign for you yard. This will be a great way to reach out to people in your neighborhood.  You never know who might be looking for a church home!

 

BUMPER STICKERS

These are a great way for people to be introduced to Hope.  Think of all the people you'll reach as your drive, sit at traffic lights, or even when your car is parked somewhere.  But remember…..you are an "advertisement" for Hope, so watch the road rage! J

 

THIS WEEK'S WORKERS ARE:

SIGN-IN TABLE:       Wendy Lynch

                            

LAMB'S MINISTRY:   To Be Announced (T)

                              Helen Mastalski (I)

                              Lisa & Linda Landis (C)

                              To Be Announced (P)

GREETERS:             Helen Mastalski & Mike Hartwell

COUNTERS:             To Be Announced

CLEANERS:             Sissel Salayda

TOY CLEANERS:      To Be Announced

WEDNESDAY NIGHT

CHILD CARE:          Judy Gotchall

 

 HOPE'S PRAYER TEAM
You can have people praying for you and your loved ones throughout the week. Just drop your requests in the box near the door on Sunday or email Jim Bradshaw during the week at spaceheadjim@yahoo.com. He will get your requests to the team. If you would like your request to appear in the Hope Notes, just let Jim know.  If you want to be a part of this ministry, send Jim your email address and he will add your name to the team.  Please remember, anyone is welcome to join us for prayer at 9:15 on Sunday mornings whether they are on the team or not.

 

PRAYER REQUESTS

 Janet Welsh – Cervical spine surgery on January 7^th.  Please pray for relief from pain, strength, and peace.

Youth Group – For the Lord's direction and guidance.  For our young people to make it a priority to come.

Building – For God to continue opening/closing doors as we seek to establish a permanent home for Hope.

Small Groups - For God to lead and direct people to their various Small Group. For Small Groups to be a powerful spiritual and relational force at Hope.

 

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 

 

Believing Him,

Lois

 

The will of God will never lead you where the grace of God cannot keep you. (unknown)

 

 

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