Hope Notes 06/24/10

Dear Friends of Hope~

I guess by now you know we do Communion a little differently at Hope.  It's much less formal than at most churches.  But don't let that fool you!  Just because we don't have a lot of "pomp & circumstance" surrounding the celebration doesn't mean it isn't packed with meaning.  In fact, I think it means all the more because we don't make it all fancy.  You're left with the basic facts – Jesus sacrificed His body on the cross for us.  His body was broken; His blood was spilled out for us.  We commemorate that by standing in a circle as one church family, no one is first or last, and partake of the bread & "wine" together.  It's very meaningful and poignant.  Don't miss it.

 

SUNDAY SERMON – COMMUNION SUNDAY

6/27 – Relentless (Acts 25:1-21)

Remember the movie "Rocky"?   The original one, not the fifteen sequels….   What was so compelling about that movie?  Basically, it was the story of a character who didn't win.  But the underlying theme was that he was unstoppable.  He could be knocked down but he'd just keep coming.  Against all odds and in the face of a world that scoffed at his chances, he just wouldn't give up.  In our lives, we face opposition that is equally relentless.  There never seems to be an end to the challenges and attacks on our faith and our choice to serve the Lord.  We need to be relentless as well in our determination and willingness to do whatever it takes to see the kingdom of God grow and thrive.  After all, eternity depends on it!  So, let's see the relentless opposition that Paul faced, and how he was ready to do whatever it took to overcome those who wanted to stop him.

 

LET'S SHOW SOME LOVE – CARD SHOWER THIS SUNDAY!

What better way to show the love of God than to share it in a card!  We'd like to throw a "card shower" for some people who need to feel His love from friends at Hope:

 Donna DeAngelo (a close friend of Lisa Minner & Linda Landis) has been suffering terribly from cancer for several months. She is married (Tony) and has 2 sons - the youngest is 14. This week she has taken a turn for the worse and we'd like to share whatever encouragement we can in the time she has left. 

 Bernie & Peggy Kemp and Larry & Rosetta Kemp are moving move to Idaho this weekend.  They have been a part of Hope since the beginning and we want to let them know how much they'll be missed.  

Rather than mailing individual cards, we're asking that you bring a card(s) to church on Sunday and give them to Dana Ott. She will be sure that they are delivered to either Donna or the Kemps. What a blessing to be the "hands and feet" of Jesus as we minister to others!"

 

UPCOMING TEEN SERVICE

August 8^th

Get ready for an extra special blessing as our teens take over the service!  A worship service that is youth driven and directed gives us a fresh glimpse into the hearts of our teens.  "Don't let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in life, in love, in faith and in purity." 1Tim 4:12

CD'S AVAILABLE
Please remember that Sunday's 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 TEAM 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 JUNE – ISAIAH

The prophet Isaiah has long been considered one of the greatest Old Testament prophets.  This book makes many predictions – about events in his own lifetime as well as those in the far future.  Some of his most famous prophecies concern the coming of the Messiah. This book is a wonderful illustration of God's plan of salvation for all of us as it has been carried through the centuries.

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

CAMDEN RIVERSHARKS FAITH & FAMILY NIGHT

Saturday, June 26 @ 5:35 pm

Tickets:  $13.00 each - includes game ticket, hot dog, chips and soda.

This is a great family activity – who doesn't love a ball game?!

Tickets are on sale NOW!  See Liz Johnson.

 

MEN'S CHIP N' PUTT & LUNCH

Saturday July 10^th 11:00 am Tee Time at the Golf Farm in Voorhees.

Cost: $15.00 per person-includes lunch immediately following the chip & putt!

Bring your own clubs (chipper and putter) or clubs will be provided. Teen boys 7^th grade and up are welcome to join the men!

Signup sheet on the back table. See Tom Albright with any questions.

 

HOPE'S ANNUAL PICNIC – MARK YOUR CALENDARS NOW!

Sunday July 18^th Noon – 5:00pm

We're having our annual picnic right here on the church grounds.  You won't want to miss this!  There'll be plenty of food, fellowship, games, and a Moon Bounce for the kids!  We are in need of side dishes, desserts, canopies and tarps, coolers, and of course – helpers!

Please sign up on the back table to let us know who is coming and what you can bring/do to help.

SPECIAL NEED:  We are in need of a large tent to be used for the picnic July 17 & 18.  If anyone has one or knows a contact person, please tell Glenn Johnson.

WOMEN OF FAITH

September 10 & 11, 2010

Wachovia Center in Philadelphia

MENS FALL RETREAT
September 19, 2010
Lake Champion, NY
Start planning for our fall Men's 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. 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 won't regret it!

ANNOUNCEMENTS

 

SAINTS PRISON MINISTRY

The Saints traveling softball ministry is in full swing again!  Their big crusade to Michigan begins in mid-July.  This ministry shares the love of Christ and gives the Gospel message to prisoners across the nation through something as simple as a ball game!  Our own Bill McGinness is once again giving his time to work with SPM.  He needs to raise $950 in support as quickly as possible.  If you feel led to give, just make a check payable to Bill and drop it in the offering box. 

 

WINDOW A/C UNIT NEEDED

If anyone has a 12,000-18,000BTU window air conditioner they would be willing to donate, it would be a tremendous help.  It would allow us to move some units around and cool all the classrooms effectively.  Please see Brian Ott if you can help!

 

RADIO MINISTRY UPDATE

We are going month by month at this point, trusting the Lord to provide the financial support and the manpower to produce the show.  We are scheduled to end our show at the end of July, so we're going to be putting out a short ad at the end of the program to ask people to go to the website for a special announcement or update on the status of "Reaching the Heart".  On our website, we will share with our listeners that we are in need of financial support to continue running the program and that without it, we will be finishing our show at the end of July.  As we said before, we need $450 per week to offset the costs of air time and production.  For now, unless the Lord provides through someone at Hope or through someone in our listening audience, we'll be done airing shows at the end of July.

HELP NEEDED FOR PRIMARY CLASS

Praise God we now have enough teachers!  We only need one helper for the 3^rd-5^th grade class.  Please see Anita Little if you can help..

CHILDREN'S MINISTRY NEEDS

·         We are in need of a teacher in the Toddler class.

·         Our juice boxes are all gone!  Between Wednesday evenings and Sunday mornings, they just fly out of here!  Donations of juice boxes would be greatly appreciated.

See Franne Harkin if you can help with either of the above.

HOPES PANTRY DONATIONS REQUEST – JULY

Thank you for how generous everyone has been in giving to the pantry!

This month is an easy one – how about some boxed puddings and dessert mixes?  Instant or Cook n Serve.

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

Love and Respect by Dr. Emerson Eggerichs
Marriages are under constant attack by our enemy who would love to confuse us and make us feel alone and frustrated in our relationships.  Dr Eggerichs does a fantastic job of explaining some of the basic needs of husbands and wives and how they create misunderstanding and confusion.  Men, if you've ever been confused by what your wife wants, this is the book for you!  Ladies, if you've ever wondered why you can't get through to your husband, you need to read this book!  Learning these truths and living them out will transform your marriage into the wonderful relationship God intended for you when you fell in love!

THIS WEEKS WORKERS:
SIGN-IN TABLE:          Kylie Ott
LAMB'S MINISTRY:     Jim & Debbie Bradshaw        (T)
                               Helen Mastalski & Katie Ott   (I)
                               Franne Harkin & Liz Johnson (C)
                               Anita Little                          (1st & 2nd)
                               Anne Owens                        (3^rd- 5^th )
GREETERS:                   Judy Gotchall & Greg Corrado
COUNTERS:                  Melissa McGinness & Kathleen Toomin
CLEANERS:                   Kathleen Toomin
TOY CLEANERS:         Melissa McGinness
WEDNESDAY NIGHT
CHILD CARE:                Lillian LaRue                       (Infant Kindergarten) 
                               Stephen Jones                    (1^st thru 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 9:15 on Sunday mornings whether they are on the team or not.

PRAYER REQUESTS

Dave & Debby Bolser – For their house to sell. For Debby's brother Ed, who has a chronic and extremely painful condition with his veins.  His recent surgery did nothing to help and he is discouraged, depressed, and in pain.

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

Lois
foolsforchrist7@yahoo.com

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Don't let the wind of your emotions blow you off course from where God wants you to be.  (M.Ott)