Hope Notes - 4/22/10

Dear Friends of Hope~
Wow! As the author of Hope Notes, I get to read all the emails that tell me what new things need to be put in HN. Let me tell you, my inbox was buzzing this week! There are plenty of new activities to keep us busy and supply us with lots of fun and fellowship. Hope really does have something for everyone to enjoy! It's so exciting to see all that's going on. Make sure you read the Opportunities for Fellowship and then go visit our back table and sign up for whatever strikes your fancy!

SUNDAY SERMON
4/25 Unique Opportunities to Share (Acts 21:37-22:21)

When Jesus left this earth, He said that one characteristic of those who follow Him would be that they would be witnesses. Basically, the plan for spreading the good news is that those who experience Gods saving grace will tell others about what God has done in their lives! But sometimes, when we think about sharing our story, we have a picture in our heads of a specific situation where everything is just right and we have all kinds of boldness and no fears or doubts. But we can see that Paul took all kinds of opportunities even when life wasn't going well or treating him fairly he still looked for the best way to share the good news!

CD'S AVAILABLE
Please remember that Sundays worship service is available on CD immediately following the service for FREE! Pick up a copy for yourself or for anyone you would like to share Hope with. Pastor Mark's messages are also available on our website, www.hopechristianfellowship.org.

PRAYER TEAMS 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 APRIL 2 CHRONICLES
This book continues a theological history of Gods people, taking it from the reign of Solomon through the death of King Josiah and to the proclamation to rebuild the Temple in Jerusalem. 2 Chronicles also gives us several examples of the power of prayer, even in difficult circumstances.

OPPORTUNITIES FOR SPIRITUAL GROWTH 

WEDNESDAY NIGHT BIBLE STUDY
7:00-8:15pm
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

LADIES DAY OUT (Hosted by God's Gals Thursday Night Bible Study)

Saturday, May 15

Cost: $30.00 per person

Includes a ticket for Brandywine River Museum (original Wyeth works, and more),and lunch at SpecialTeas Tea Room in Chadds Ford, PA. Leave Hope at 9:00 am, return around 3:00 pm (car pooling)

Signup sheet on back table

HOPE SPRING CAFE

Wednesday, May 19, 7:00 pm (in place of Bible Study)

Talent Needed! Please see Kim Biglin if you are willing to perform.

Sign up to bring a dessert or a snack. Don't forget to bring a friend or family member to enjoy the evening!

Signup sheet on the back table.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Faith and Family Night at the Camden River Sharks Baseball Game

Saturday, June 26, 5:30 pm (tickets available soon)

Men's Chip N' Putt and Lunch

WOMEN OF FAITH

September 10 & 11, 2010

Wachovia Center in Philadelphia

MENS FALL RETREAT
September 19 19, 2010
Lake Champion, NY
Start planning for our fall Mens Retreat. We will have a great time of worship, seminars, and fellowship geared to having our lives Christ centered. We need to register under the same group name in order to lodge at the same building. Sign up online at www.priorityone.org and use Goeggel as the group name.

Cost: Early registration is $195 (postmarked by or registered on-line by June 30th). Middle price period is $215 (by July 31st). After that the cost will be $235. Registration cost includes all on-site sessions, lodging for Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights and all meals plus use of all facilities. Gift Shop and snack bar will be open periodically at extra cost.
A signup sheet will be located on the back table.

For more information contact Michael Goeggel and/or check online at www.prioityone.org.

YOUTH GROUP (J.U.I.C.E.)
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 wont regret it!

FINAL SMALL GROUP STUDY SHEETS
The last study sheet for this term is out now. Once your group finishes up with that sheet, we'll take a break until we kick off again in the fall. This is a great opportunity for everyone to connect less formally and enjoy hanging out with their small group at gatherings over the summer, or to invest in some new relationships. Have a barbeque or find something to do together that spurs the connection and relationships that God desires for us to enjoy!

ANNOUNCEMENTS

GRATEFUL BABIES

Our baby bottle drive for Choices of the Heart brought in $973.09! What an awesome testimony of our love for Gods unborn. Thank you for your giving hearts.

HELP NEEDED FOR PRIMARY CLASS
We need of a teacher for the 1st & 2nd grade class as well as the 3rd-5th grade class. Helpers are needed for both classes. Please see Anita Little if you would like to help.

HOPES PANTRY DONATIONS REQUEST
Breakfast items are on the menu for donations during the month of April. How about oatmeal, cereal, breakfast bars, pop tarts, etc? See anyone on the Needs Team (Lorraine Otis, Bill Murray, Ken Blythe or Bill Berry) for information. Please be sure to check expiration dates on all items. Thank you!

HCF BOOK CLUB
Grace Based Parenting by Dr. Tim Kimmel
This is a phenomenal book with a wonderful outlook on how to parent like God parents us. Its great resource for parents with children of all ages.

THIS WEEKS WORKERS:
SIGN-IN TABLE:          LaTosha Briggs
LAMB'S MINISTRY:     John & Dawn Brazelis (T)
                                Matt & Jenny Headley (I)
                                Franne Harkin & Liz Johnson (C)
                                Joe & Lisa Anyzek (1st & 2nd)
                                Kathleen Toomin & Janet Welsh (3rd 5th)
GREETERS:                   Rick Mounce & Pat Roselli
COUNTERS:                  Carole Baumiester & Karen Jones
CLEANERS:                   Jess St.Petery
TOY CLEANERS:          Bill Murray
WEDNESDAY NIGHT
CHILD CARE:                Lillian LaRue (Infant Kindergarten)
                                 Steven Jones (1st 5th Grade)

HOPES 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

Al Lewis His friend Rob needs the Lords direction & provision with his job situation.

Erin Sweeny Her sister Donna is in the hospital pregnant with twins and experiencing premature labor. Praying for her to make it to full term.
John Salayda For Gods protection as John serves in Iraq and for Gods peace over his family as they await his return.
Radio Program For Gods guidance as we work on making the decision about continuing the radio program or not.
Building For Gods direction and clarity of leading as we explore the options in establishing a permanent home for 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 What My Heart is Searching For,
Lois
foolsforchrist7@yahoo.com

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Don't let time wash away our certainty in the promises of God. (M.Ott)