Hope Notes 1/26/12
Dear Friends of Hope~
We live in a fallen world. The consequences of sin are all around us. There is a pattern of reaping and sowing. Our hearts or spirits are sometimes broken during this process. I tried to convey this idea to someone who indignantly proclaimed, "I am not a sinner and I've certainly never been broken!" Her idea of being broken was completely different than mine. Sometimes being broken is the only way God can truly reach you. Sometimes when you are in pieces on the ground that is the only time you would "allow" God to scoop you up and begin to put you back together again. I don't see being broken as a weakness or a bad thing. I view it as a time when God in His wisdom and His mercy takes all our broken pieces of our lives, blesses them, and rebuilds our lives to be more in His image. It is a time when you can experience God's love and grace in abundance. Don't be afraid or ashamed of being "broken" – instead, use it as a time to surrender yourself completely to the Lord and feel the healing balm of His loving kindness.
SUNDAY MESSAGE
1/29 – Appealing to God (2 Samuel 12:15-31)
Have you ever felt so heartbroken and overwhelmed at the path your life is taking that you just cry out to God to change it? Those moments can be brief or can seem to last forever, but the experience in every minute is having every fiber of our being screaming against where we are headed. David faced a moment like that in the story we'll read today. He spent sleepless nights pouring his heart out to the Lord. Is it OK for us to ask God to change what is happening? And how do we deal with the reality that the change may not come? As we wrestle with the hard realities of our lives on this earth, we need to learn from David's experience.
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.
CHILDREN'S MINISTRY PRAYER TIME
All Sunday School and Nursery teachers/helpers are invited to come join us in the Toddler Classroom every Sunday from 9:40 – 9:45 for a time of prayer before the children begin arriving.
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
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.
5th SUNDAY PRAYER SERVICE - THIS SUNDAY
January 29th
YOU are invited to join the youth leadership team in the youth room immediately following the service on Jan. 29th. We will have a couple of different ways that we can pray for the youth. There is no time commitment, stay for as long or as short as you'd like.
SUPER BOWL PARTY
Sunday, February 5th
After church until 2:00 pm
Football – Food – Games – Snacks. What could be better?! After church until 2 pm. Contact Dave Hallahan with any questions either in person, (856)-340-8519 or dmhallahan5@gmail.com.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
DIRECTORY PHOTOS
Prints of the church directory photos are available for those of you who are interested! To order, visit http://syllipsiphoto.smugmug.com/Children-Families/Hope-Christian-Fellowship-2011. You can also contact Kristy Straub for additional information at syllipsiphoto@gmail.com, or text/call 856-217-7233.
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!
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
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 - Sharon Sambucci & Pat Schug
Toddlers Rebecca & John Jacob
Pre K – Kindergarten Kim Lawlor & Ryan Sweeney
1st – 5th TBA
Counters TBA
Greeters John Brazelis
Lucille Franchetti
Lisa Fiorile
Helen Mastalski
Wed. Evening Workers (N) Mary LeBeau & Lisa Fiorile (4-5's) Connie Matthews
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
Dave Bolser – Please pray for healing and strength for both him and Debbie.
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.
Praising our King,
Lois
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