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)

 

 

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