Hope Notes 1/12/12
Dear Friends of Hope~
This week we commemorate Jesus' sacrifice on the cross with Communion. We partake in this celebration a little differently at Hope. We form a circle around the auditorium – no beginning and no end to our circle. I remember back when we were just a little horseshoe shaped group. We didn't even make it halfway around! Now, it is such a blessing to see how we not only complete the circle, but have "extras" piled up in the corners! We are so full. God has truly blessed Hope with an abundance of His people. I believe it is a testimony to the work God is doing here and to the faithfulness of His followers. Please be sure to come, take your place in the circle and celebrate with us!
SUNDAY MESSAGE
1/15 – A Successful Cover-Up (2 Samuel 11:14-27)
COMMUNION
What is the answer for the mistakes and failures of our life? Some would say that the best solution is to "move on" and pretend they never happened. But most of us instinctively act like the only thing we need to do is successfully cover up our wrongs. For many, we believe we can continue to live in our failures as long as no one knows! In fact, we have become accustomed to one scandal after another where some public figure has covered their sins for a long time. Unfortunately, our humanity believes we actually can hide what we've done and act like it never happened. This drive caused David to deal with his awful sin with Bathsheba by doing even more terrible things. Never underestimate the power of our desperate and limitless human desire to hide our shortcomings.
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 JANUARY - ACTS
The book of Acts is the place to look if you're curious about the history of the church. There's a lot of encouragement to be found in reading about the miracles of the early church, the persecution it endured, and the great things it accomplished through the power of the Spirit of God. Acts traces the history of the church from the time Jesus ascended to heaven, through the outpouring of the Holy Spirit, and through the exploits and trials of New Testament heroes of the faith, such as Peter and Paul.
OPPORTUNITIES FOR SPIRITUAL GROWTH
WEDNESDAY EVENING BIBLE STUDY
7:00 – 8:15
You don't want to miss our study of 1Corinthians! The Christians at Corinth were like so many of us today – they knew Christ, but they still needed His cleansing! Gathering together midweek to dig into God's Word is key in staying connected to our church family and to our Lord. Childcare is provided.
WEDNESDAY EVENING CHILDREN'S PROGRAM
Our Children's Program runs at the same time as Bible study. We currently offer classes for 2-3 year olds, 4-5 year olds, and 1st thru 5th graders.
YOUNG ADULTS
Meets the 1st and 3rd 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. We now have childcare available. We have a schedule so that everyone can volunteer to take a week and keep the childcare going. See Pastor Mark or Dana for more information.
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.
OPPORTUNITIES FOR FELLOWSHIP
MEN'S BREAKFAST
Saturday, January 14th @ 8:30 am
Make sure to come and be a part of the fellowship and food that make up a wonderful morning of connection with our brothers-in-Christ. Bring a friend along to share the experience.
LOVE AND RESPECT CONFERENCE
March 2-3, Friday night and Saturday morning
The conference will be held at Calvary Chapel in Philly. The cost is $35 per person (before Feb 20th). You can register by going to www.loveandrespect.com and choosing the Philadelphia conference. Since this conference is within driving distance, it is a very economical way to build your marriage. Of course, there are local hotels available, so you can also make it into a weekend getaway if you'd like. But whether your marriage is everything you want it to be or not, it is always beneficial to spend a few days focused on one another. You won't be disappointed in what God does if you take this opportunity!
PS - the "Weekend to Remember" conference that we've attended the past several years is also available locally including Hershey Pa in February, the Poconos in March, and Washington DC in March and April... for more information about this conference, you can go to www.familylife.com and go to Weekend to Remember.
SMALL GROUPS
Study sheets are located in the back of the auditorium, or you can print a copy right from our website! At Small Groups, we'll take a look at how the Bible emphasizes God's plan for us to grow and be healthy through relationships within our spiritual family. Anyone still looking for a Small Group to plug into can see Damon Briggs; he will help you get connected!
YOUTH NEWS
YOUTH GROUP
Wednesdays from 7:00 – 8:30
This is a great mid-week boost for our teens to stay connected, grow in the Lord, and have a fun time with each other! See Dave Hallahan with any questions.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
FREE PROM/FORMAL DRESSES
Saturday Jan 21st & Sunday Jan 22nd
10:00 am – 4:00 pm
"The Rose Petal" community service group would like to offer one free gown to any girl who is not able to afford to purchase a dress for their Prom/Formal. Each girl must come in person.
LOCATION: Beacon Academy Preschool, 570 Egg Harbor Rd, Washington Twp, NJ. Check out therosepetal@comcast.net for more info.
FREE DEVOTIONALS
There are copies of the daily devotional "Our Daily Bread" available in the resource room for free. The current edition has devotionals for each day through the end of February.
DO YOU "LIKE" HOPE CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP ?
For those of you on Facebook, this is just a reminder to go on our Facebook page and "like" it so you can keep up with what's happening. It's a great way to stay current with all the activities at Hope. Don't forget our Young Adults and our Youth Groups pages as well. Even if you don't fall into that age category, it's fun to check them out and see what they're up to. Plus, fun pictures get posted!
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!
WEDNESDAY EVENING CHILDREN'S PROGRAM
We are still in need of a helper for our 4-5 year old classes and a teacher/helper for our 2-3 year old classes. Please search your heart to see if God is calling you to help with this ministry. We will have to cancel classes if we do not get the volunteers we need.
Contact Jen Winstel at jenwinrn@comcast.net or Pastor Mark to volunteer.
COFFEE CLEANUP CREW
The coffee cleanup crew could use a few more helpers! This is a quick and easy way to serve all of our church friends! Really – it will only take about 15 minutes of your time. Please contact Al Lewis at Lewis@voorhees.k12.nj.us
CHILDREN'S MINISTRY MEETING
Sunday, January 15th
We are in need of a few new teams for the Toddler and Pre-K/Kindergarten classes for the upcoming year. We will have a quick meeting with all Toddler and Pre-K/Kindergarten teachers and helps, along with anyone who might be interested in serving this ministry. We will be meeting the Toddler Room. Contact Franne Harkin (fhark7@yahoo.com) with any questions.
MEALS MINISTRY
Needs Team is updating the Rotating Meals Ministry list. We could use some other willing hearts to prepare the occasional meal for a family during a time of need. Anyone who would like to be added to this list please see Lorraine Otis or contact her atlorraineotis@comcast.net
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 - TBA
Toddlers Ardra Jarvis and Natalie
Pre K – Kindergarten Tina & Craig Campana
1st – 5th TBA
Counters Bill Berry & Mike Hartwell
Greeters John Brazelis
Lucille Franchetti
Lisa Fiorile
Helen Mastalski
Wed. Evening TBA
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
Youth Pastor – Please pray for our new Youth Pastor, Dave Hallahan, as he beings the task of ministering to our teens, planning programs for them, and moving forward with God's call on his life here at Hope.
Kids Ministry Director. Please pray for God to connect us with 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.
The Babe is Born,
Lois
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