Hope Notes 10/14/10

Dear Friends of Hope~

With last Sunday's message on Inclusiveness still fresh in my mind, I am reminding you all to make sure you are included in Hope's updated church directory.  It's a great tool for putting names to faces, finding a phone number so you can give someone a call, or getting an address to drop a note in the mail for someone.  This Sunday is your last opportunity to get your picture taken for the directory.  Don't miss doing that!  What could be a more simple way to feel included and to be able to include others than by sharing your photo, name, address and phone number!?

 

SUNDAY MESSAGE

CORE VALUES SERIES

Each week through the end of October, we'll be revisiting the core values of our church.  These are characteristics of this particular church that we believe are vital to pursuing our mission of "Sharing God's Redeeming Work with Everyone We Can"!  For us to be an effective team, we all need to be on the same page about these core values, so let's take some time and let God draw us together for His Kingdom!

 

10/17 - CARING

Romans 15:1-4; Galatians 6:2

Who cares?  How many times have you heard that phrase?  Some people use it to discredit what another thinks or believes.  Others use it to shut down a conversation they don't want to have.  But perhaps we've heard that question so often we don't ever really consider the answer.  Who does care?  Is there anyone who cares about you?  We are so blessed to see that God cares for us.  He is deeply compassionate and thoroughly interested in our lives.  He cares!  Because of His loving care for us, we are called to care for one another.  Our selfishness and self-centeredness often gets in the way.  But we need to visibly and tangibly care for one another.  It is the very core of being a believer, and it is the most effective way for us to represent Jesus Christ in our lives!

CD'S AVAILABLE
Did you know 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.

 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 OCTOBER – NUMBERS

As its name suggests, Numbers presents us with a lot of numbers – census figures taken when Israel wandered in the desert for forty years after rejecting God's instruction to enter the Promised Land.  This book shows the importance of faith and obedience in a believer's life.  It also shows the grave consequences for unbelief and disobedience. 

 

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.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT KIDS PROGRAM

7:00 – 8:15

The adults aren't the only ones who could use a spiritual boost in the middle of the week!  We are thrilled that we now have a program currently running for ages 2-3 and 4-5. Classes meet in the same rooms as those age groups meet on Sundays. 

Our elementary children will be practicing their Christmas program on Wed nights during this time frame. Then, in January, we'll add a program for that age group on Wed nights.

 

WOMEN'S PRAYER GROUP

 1st and 3rd Monday of each month, starting Monday, October 4 @ 7:00 pm in the Prayer Room at Church.  All women are invited!

OPPORTUNITIES FOR FELLOWSHIP

LADIES MAKE & TAKE CRAFT NIGHT

Thursday, October 21 @ 7:00-9:00 pm at Hope

Make 3 hand-stamped/ decorated greeting cards.  All materials will be provided.

Please sign up on the back table so that the materials can be purchased and prepared.

 

UPCOMING EVENTS

Potluck Dinner After Service

Sunday, November 7 

 A Thanksgiving theme – details to come!

Sign-up sheet will be posted in October.

 

Christmas Party/Cafe

Wednesday, December 8, 7:00 pm (in place of Bible study)

Singers, poetry readers, story tellers, actors, any talent, wanted!  Watch for sign up info to come.

 

YOUTH ANNOUNCEMENTS - ROOTED

"But blessed are those who trust in the Lord and have made the Lord their hope and confidence. They are like trees planted along a riverbank, with roots that reach deep into the water." Jeremiah 17:7-8

 

YOUTH GROUP
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.

 

SR. HIGH BONFIRE- THIS SATURDAY!

Saturday, October 16th from 6:00 – 10:00

We will be roasting hot dogs & marshmallows AND watching an outside movie "To Save a Life" at the Mulder's home in Williamstown.

 

HOAGIE SCAVENGER HUNT

Saturday, November 13^th

Meet at church at 5:00 pm

Who can make the best hoagies?  After we go on a scavenger hunt for all the hoagie fixings, we'll come back to church for judging and declaring a winner!  Of course, then we will hang out and EAT the hoagies!

We need families close to church to open their house for a short visit by youth to pick up pieces of hoagies. We also need a few extra drivers to escort the kids from house to house. Please contact Steph Mulder at (856) 745-0932.

 

OPPORTUNITES TO SERVE

 

HOPE FACILITY WORK DAY- THIS SATURDAY!

Saturday, October 16^th from 10:00 – 12:00

We will be doing inside and outside projects.

Many hands, light work!  No sign up, just come out and help. We also need someone to run recycle materials over to the Gloucester Counter Recycle Center in Clayton. A pick-up truck or a van would work.

 Contact Glenn Johnson at 856-287-5307 or liznglenn@verizon.net.

 

CHILDREN'S SIGN IN TABLE

Here's an easy way to serve!  We are looking for volunteers to sit at our Sign In Table for the 2-3 and 4-5 year old classes. Simply make sure the parents sign their children in/out and give pagers to any new parent just in case there is a problem during class.  You would need to be there by around 9:45 am and stay after service until all the pagers are returned.  Contact Kim Lawlor at 856-384-8087 if you are able to help.

 

WEDNESDAY NIGHT KIDS PROGRAM

We need one teacher and one helper for the 2 and 3 year old class.  If you are interested in helping, please contact Jennifer Winstel at 782-7798

 

HELP NEEDED FOR PRIMARY CLASS

We are in need of helpers for the 1^st & 2^nd and 3^rd-5^th grade class.  Please see Anita Little if you would like to volunteer.

 

NURSERY NEED

 Praise God for some volunteers! We now need just 2 adults and 3 teens from the youth group to maintain a 12 week rotation of 2 weeks on and 10 weeks off on Sunday mornings. Please note that anyone wishing to serve must have a background check done by the church before they can serve. If you are interested, please see Brian or Naidona Ott.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

 

BUSINESS MEETING

Sunday, October 24^th

Immediately following our morning service we are calling a meeting in order to approve significant capital improvements to our building. The Leadership Team has several large projects we want to undertake now that we own the building.  We will be listing these projects along with their associated costs and asking our partners to approve this expenditure so that we can address these needs. 

 

NOMINATION PROCESS

We are starting our nomination process for Deacons and the Leadership Team - forms will be out this Sunday.  As before, it will take 10 nominations to put a man on the ballot for Leadership Team and 5 nominations to put a man or woman on the ballot for Deacon Team. Please remember that only partners can nominate or be nominated. Be sure to pick up one of the bright yellow forms for a complete explanation of not only the process, but also the requirements.  Forms are due by October 31^st and should be given to Pastor Mark.

 

FAQ'S FOR NOMINATION PROCESS

1.  Can you nominate the same man for both Leadership and Deacon?

Yes, as long as they are a partner, then that person will need to choose which team to serve on before the voting takes place at our Annual Meeting.

2.  Are we allowed to nominate people for deacons who aren't on the list on the back of the form?

3. Yes, as long as they are a partner you can nominate anyone who meets the qualifications.

4.  Are we allowed to nominate more than eight people?

Yes, nominate as many as you would like – use the back of the sheet or multiple forms if needed.

5.  Do we need to nominate Steve Jones or Bob Baumiester for elders?

No, they are already nominated. Voting on their actual appointment will take place at our Annual Meeting.

6.  Why does it say we can only nominate a person once?

 A partner can nominate a person once for any office (leader and/or deacon) but may only complete one Nomination Form per partner.

 

ADULT CHRISTMAS CHOIR 

Adult Christmas Choir will begin practicing on 10/31 so mark your calendars! Practices will be from 11:45-1:15pm each Sunday afternoon with the exception of the following dates: 11/7, 11/14 and 12/19.  If you have not picked up a practice CD, please see Dana Ott. Choir books have arrived and will be on the right side of the stage this Sunday - feel free to take one home and begin to familiarize yourselves with the songs - just be sure you don't lose it! Looking forward to a great season of celebrating Jesus' birth in song!

 

CHILDREN'S CHRISTMAS PROGRAM

Keep in mind that the Toddler and Pre-school classes will be practicing for their Christmas program each Sunday morning during the worship service. Please have your children here as much as possible over the next few months so that they can learn the songs and verses well!  Also, the Primary Class (1-5th) is meeting each Wednesday night during Bible Study (7:00 until 8:15 sharp) to prepare for their program.

HCF DIRECTORY

LAST DAY FOR PICTURES!

We are updating our church directory and want to be sure everyone who wants to be a part of it is included. Fill out the sheets on the back table if you would like to be in the new edition or if your information has changed.

This Sunday is the LAST DAY for new photos to be taken. Photos will be taken before and after the service in front of the church (weather permitting). See Rick Mounce or Lillian LaRue.

 

 FOOD PANTRY NEEDS – OCTOBER

Paper good are the focus for October – how about toilet paper, tissues, paper towels, napkins, aluminum foil, plastic wrap, baggies, etc?!

THIS WEEK'S WORKERS
SIGN-IN TABLE:          Kara Ott
LAMB'S MINISTRY:     Lenny Little & Kara Ott          (T)
                               Naidona, Brian, & Katie Ott     (I)
                               Becky & Tori Lein                   (C)
                               Melissa McGinness                 (1st & 2nd)
                               Kimmie Rice                          (3^rd- 5^th)
GREETERS:                   Rick Mounce

                               Judy Gotshall

                               Katrina Mariani

                               Dorothy Haines
COUNTERS:                  Bill Berry & Rob Devereaux
CLEANERS:                   Jess St.Petery
TOY CLEANERS:         Anita & Lenny Little
WEDNESDAY NIGHT
CHILD CARE:           TBA                   (Infant Kindergarten) 
                              TBA                   (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
Please pray for God's guidance in nominating our future Leaders and Deacons.

 

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 Singing Over Me!
Lois
foolsforchrist7@yahoo.com

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God is not able to work through us until we allow Him to work in us.  M.Ott