Hope Notes 6/30/11

Dear Friends of Hope~
Please indulge me by letting me give a little Public Service Announcement - We've been hosting some unwelcome guests after morning worship…….….trash! 
There seems to be more and more empty coffee cups, water bottles, napkins, abandoned Salt & Lights, etc. left behind after the service.  Let's all do our part in keeping God's house clean.  I know it's easy to forget that cup tucked under our seats, but let's try and make an intentional effort to remember and then take it with us when we leave.  It's one very small way to show God's place of worship the respect it deserves.  Thank you!

SUNDAY MESSAGE

7/3 – A Good Citizen (1 Tim 2:1-8, Rom 13, 1 Peter 2:11-17)

Politics can be fascinating or exhausting.  Trying to keep track of what's true and what's not is a never-ending quest.  But believers are called to be responsible as good citizens of our country.  And while that means different things to different people, there is no question that we cannot ignore our call to the attention and effort it takes to be faithful as citizens of our country.  But the Bible makes it clear that our primary citizenship is NOT to our earthly country.  As believers, we are citizens of heaven.  And the Bible gives us instruction on how we can keep our heavenly citizenship as our first priority while still being good citizens of our earthly country.

 

MESSAGES 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 Prayer Team with any questions.

BIBLE READING FOR JULY – OBADIAH & JONAH
Obadiah is the shortest book in the OT!  He prophesies disaster on the nation of Edom for its mistreatment of God's people.  This little book assures us that God is looking out for us and that He is the One who will punish those who persecute us.  The book of Jonah tells the story of the Prophet Jonah's fate when he disregarded God's instruction to warn the pagan city of Nineveh about the coming destruction.  When God calls someone to do something, however, He sees that it gets done!  Read and find out what happened to Jonah.

OPPORTUNITIES FOR SPIRITUAL GROWTH

WEDNESDAY EVENING BIBLE STUDY
7:00 – 8:15 pm
This week, we return to our regular routine.  The adults will be in the auditorium and the children will be in their classrooms.  Workshop Wednesdays was a big success and a nice break to lead us into our summer study.  We'll start off with Pastor Mark and then be treated to a variety of speakers and worship!  Be sure to check Hope Notes for a preview of what's coming up.

WOMEN'S PRAYER GROUP
Meets the 1st and 3rd Monday of each month at 7:00 pm in the Prayer Room at church.  All women are invited to attend.

YOUNG ADULTS
Meets the 1^st Monday of every month at 7:30 in the Youth Room at church.  Anyone who has graduated high school up to their early thirties is welcome.  See Pastor Mark or Dana for more information.
Note:  We will not be meeting in July, but will resume as usual in August!

OPPORTUNITIES FOR FELLOWSHIP

WOMAN OF FAITH
September 9-10
We have purchased 31 tickets to attend the Women of Faith Conference at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, PA.  Price of the (2) day tickets is $89.00 per person.  This includes admission to 2 full days of conference activities (speakers, drama and musical guests) and boxed lunches.  An information session will be held after church one Sunday in June to discuss payment and other information related to the event.  If you have questions in the meantime you may contact Hope's group leader Melissa McGinness at MelissaMcGinness007@comcast.net or 856-481-4364.

TAKE ME OUT TO THE BALL GAME…..♫♫♫
Our guys are doing great!  Be sure to check the weekly calendar in the Salt & Light for game dates and times, then come on out and support our team!

 

YOUTH ANNOUNCEMENTS – ROOTED
"Let your roots grow down into him, and let your lives be built on Him. Then your faith will grow strong in the truth you were taught, and you will overflow with thankfulness." Col. 2:7

 

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!  Contact Chris or Stephanie Mulder at cbmulder@comcast.net for more information.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

 

COMPASSION FAST
This Sunday we will take an offering to collect whatever people have saved as part of their Compassion Fast and put the money to good use helping some needy families.  This fast has been a wonderful opportunity to allow us to pray for spiritual and physical needs in the lives of others and to be reminded of how blessed we truly are.

SAINTS PRISON MINISTRY

SPM is a unique prison ministry that reaches inmates with the Gospel of Jesus Christ through athletics. Statistics show that the vast majority of prisoners will not attend a traditional religious program.  However, inmates will gladly attend sporting events at which a gospel message is shared. Our own Bill McGinness participates in this ministry every summer and needs a mere $250 more in order to do so.  You can help him reach this goal through prayer and/or financial contributions. Checks can be made payable to Bill McGinness.  If you would like a receipt for tax deduction purposes, make your check payable to Saints Prison Ministry. Contributions (cash or check) should be given directly to Bill McGinness so that he can make sure they are properly credited in support of him.

 

SUNDAY MORNING COFFEE
9:30 – 10:00 am
Come and join us for a good cup of coffee and some fellowship before services.  It's such a nice way to start your morning!

 

FOOD PANTRY
Please Note:  Donations can be put in the wicker basket that's to the left of the kitchen door.

 

OPPORTUNITES TO SERVE

Do you want to truly feel like you are a vital and connected part of Hope?  Then find a place where you can serve!  Here are some ideas!

TEACHER NEEDED
We are in need of a teacher for the 4^th – 5^th grade class.  If you can help, please contact Anita Little at alittleshopper@gmail.com.

 

CHILDREN'S MINISTRY
Want to help us with the most effective and powerful ministry at Hope?  Join in as part of our Kid's Ministry!  Here's what to do:
          Nursery
                   Contact Brian or Naidona Ott
                   856-589-2047 or ottbriant@netscape.net
          Toddlers & Preschool
                   Contact Franne Harkin
                   609-458-2124 or fhark7@yahoo.com
          Elementary
                   Contact Anita Little
                   856-783-7168 or alittleshopper@gmail.com
          Wednesday Night Program
                   Contact Jen Winstel
                   856-782-7798 or jenwinrn@comcast.net

SOUND AND MEDIA TEAM
Our Sound and Media Team can always use more helpers!  Don't be scared; they will train you.  Contact Steve Jones for sound at jones.stephen.d@gmail.com or Jim Bradshaw at spaceheadjim@yahoo.com for media.

Just pick where you would be most interested in helping and give that person a call. They will fill you in on the current needs and tell you whatever you need to know!

THIS WEEK'S WORKERS
NURSERY	Brad & Karla Hopkins
TODDLER	Becky & Tori Lein
PRE-K THRU K	Bill McGinness & Isaiah Owens
1ST -3rd	Kathleen Toomin
4th - 5th	Kim Biglin & Kerry Crowley
GREETERS:	Rick Mounce
	Judy Gotshall
	Katrina Mariani
	Emily Hartwell
COUNTERS:	Lois Hartwell & Carole Baumiester

HOPES PRAYER TEAM
If you have a prayer request, please fill out a prayer request card and drop it in the offering slot at the back of the church on Sunday or use the "Prayer Request Form" on our website. If you have any questions or would like to join the Prayer Team, please contact Jim Bradshaw directly at Prayer@hopechristianfellowship.org.

PRAYER REQUESTS
Diane Beardsworth – A praise that her daughter, Kelly, delivered a healthy baby boy.  Thanks to God and to everyone who prayed for her!
Tatyanna Briggs - Praise that her Dad's surgery went well.
Natalie Mariani - Bethany Hamilton (Soul Surfer) had the bicep on her remaining arm sliced open in a surfing accident. She may have damaged a nerve and need an operation.
Cheryl Stoothoff - For CB, that she finds a good and suitable job in her field very soon. 

Middle School Leader & Kids Ministry Director.  Please pray that God leads us to the right people at the right time and let Him have His work in all of this!
Young Adults – Please pray that God would give the young adults here at Hope a heart for our new ministry so that they can grow in the Lord and forge closer relationships with each other.

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

Set Free,
Lois
 

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