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 13th. 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 3rd)
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 7th. 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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