Hope Notes 8/30/12
Dear Friends of Hope~
Communion at Hope is a special thing. We like to stand in a giant circle around the auditorium, all together side-by-side, with no beginning and no end. No first and no last. We stand before God as His children – all of us on equal ground at the foot of the cross. We stand in awe of what He has done; the sacrifice His Son made for us on that cross. The weight of all our sins on His shoulders. There is not one of us in that giant circle who can say, "He did not have to die for any of MY sins." Every one of us has experienced His great mercy, His grace, His compassion and His love. We set aside Communion Sunday to honor that and to remember all He has done for us.
SUNDAY MESSAGE
9/2– Living Hope (1 Peter 1:3-9)
Are you a positive person or a negative person? All of us have some ingrained viewpoints based either on our personality or on our life experiences. But putting our faith in Jesus Christ and becoming children of God has an impact on our outlook. The promises and the power of God stir up a hope that is alive in us day by day. How long has it been since that hope showed up in your darkest moments? If it has, you know how powerful it is! If it hasn't, we'll see that it is available to anyone who has trusted the Lord for salvation and new life. So let's take a look at how Peter describes this living hope.
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.
OVERFLOW ROOM OPENING
September 9th
Our Youth Room will be open as an "overflow" space in order to give us extra seating for any Sunday that is filled to near capacity. The video feed will be live from the start of the service, so anyone who is willing or interested in using the overflow space can find a seat there as soon as the service starts. As another option, everyone is welcome to join us in the auditorium for worship (since we're all standing anyway) and then those without a seat can make their way to the overflow room when the message begins.
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 Pat Harkin 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.
OPPORTUNITIES FOR SPIRITUAL GROWTH
SEPTEMBER CHALLENGE VERSE
Colossians 3:1-2
Since, then, you have been raised with Christ, set your hearts on things above where Christ is seated at the right hand of God. Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things.
SEPTEMBER PRAYER PROJECT
For our small groups – that God would bring together groups of people in our church who will learn together, share their lives, pray and care for one another – and that God would move those who are on the sidelines into action so that the work God has for each of us will be multiplied.
WEDNESDAY EVENING BIBLE STUDY
7:00 – 8:15
You don't want to miss this week's Worship Night! Come prepared to be blessed with an evening of worship music, sharing, and prayer. There will be no Nursery this evening.
YOUNG ADULTS
7:30 in Youth Room
We've got an exciting summer coming up! For the months of June, July, and August, our group will only be meeting for the FIRST Monday of every month, but we'll have an activity the LAST weekend of every month!
Anyone who has graduated high school up to their early thirties is welcome. See Pastor Mark or Dana for more information. Childcare is available.
WOMEN'S BIBLE STUDY – SUMMER WITH SISTERS
7:00pm
Our ladies' Bible study will meet every other Monday throughout the summer. There is a sign up and the first week's worksheet on the sign up table in the lobby for anyone interested in joining. The group will be meeting in the Prayer Room. See Kim Rice with any questions.
OPPORTUNITIES FOR FELLOWSHIP
WOMEN OF FAITH
September 7th and 8th
7-10pm and 9am-5pm
Wells Fargo Center
Philadelphia, PA
Discounted tickets have SOLD OUT! You can register on your own for the conference by going to http://www.womenoffaith.com/events/philadelphia. Tickets are still available for $99/person or $89/person for groups of 10 or more. Cost does not include lunch. Please contact Melissa McGinness at melissamcginness007@comcast.net or via phone at 856-906-8742 with any questions.
SIGHT AND SOUND TRIP
Friday October 19
This is not a Hope sponsored event, but still something you might enjoy. Connie Matthews is getting a group together to go see "Jonah" at the Sight and Sound Theatre in Lancaster PA. Cost is $100 and includes round trip bus transportation, lunch at Shady Maple, shopping at the Rockvale Outlets, and admission to the show. Bus leaves Woodbury at 11:00 AM. Call Connie at (856) 848-8248 for information and reservations.
MEN'S BREAKFAST
Second Saturday of Every Month
8:30 am
Come and join us for a delicious breakfast and a good time of fellowship/sharing with the men of Hope. Feel free to bring a friend! Open to men 18 and older. If anyone would like to help set-up and/or prepare, we meet in the kitchen at 7:00 am. See Bob Rice with any questions.
SMALL GROUPS
It's really not too early to start praying and think about forming a small group in September. Our church depends on the connections, caring, and spiritual interaction that happens in a small group. Our goal is for every adult to be a part of one! More specific info will be given at our Small Group kickoff on September 16th. In the meantime, we'd like everyone to be praying and seeking the Lord's direction in anticipation of this important part of our church family life!
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.
KICK OFF PARTY – THIS SUNDAY
Sept. 2nd
We're going to kick off our new year of youth activities immediately following the church service until 1:30pm. Bring a change of clothes and be ready to play some games!
SR. HIGH OCEAN CITY RETREAT
September 14 - 16
Our Sr. High will be going to Ocean City, NJ with Sicklerville UMC. The cost will be $90 as long as a $30 deposit is received by September 1st. Another $30 will be donated to each student by the church. The final $30 is needed by the start of the retreat. Registration forms are on the sign-up table near the resource room.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
AUGUST GIVING
We averaged $4018 per week in giving for the month of August. This is well below our annual weekly giving target of $5000 and takes our annual average down to $4816. In addition to this giving, our church family has met some very large financial needs for families in our church; so much more has been given at Hope than is reported on the weekly giving report. The generous hearts of our people is always evident. Please pray with us that the Lord will provide for Hope in all of our financial needs. There is no doubt that many of you are sacrificing and giving faithfully, and we all deeply appreciate that. If you have yet to commit before the Lord to giving or are holding back in some way, please allow God to lead you to exactly what your part should be.
LOVE & RESPECT MARRIAGE CONFERENCE
October 26-27
We're planning a Marriage Conference right here at Hope in October on Friday night and Saturday morning. It will be a low cost and powerful way to build each and every marriage in our church. This is an opportunity you do not want to miss out on. Mark your calendars now and look for more information to follow! "However, each one of you also must love his wife as he loves himself, and the wife must respect her husband." Eph 5:33
FREE TWIN MATTRESS
Very nice twin mattress/box spring and frame with casters available for anyone who needs it! Contact Ken Blythe @ kblythe99@hotmail.com.
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!
TRASH SERVICE
If you're looking for an easy way to help at Hope, this is for you! We need someone to take our trash cans to the curb on Wednesday evenings (perfect for anyone who comes out to Bible Study) and to bring them back in again on Thursday morning (perfect for anyone who lives nearby). Anyone willing to help can contact Bob Baumiester at 856-328-3188 or coolbumsted@yahoo.com.
CHILDREN'S MINISTRY – URGENT NEED
We are in need of a teacher for our 3-5 year old class for the fall semester (Sept – Dec). We have two helpers, but no volunteers to lead our little ones! We don't want to have to cancel the class. Please contact Jen Winstel (jenwinrn@comast.net) if you are willing to step up and help.
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 at lorraineotis@comcast.net.
FOOD PANTRY
The following is a list of our most needed items:
Canned fruit, tea bags, hot or cold cereals, pancake mix, pasta & sauce, mac & cheese, instant potatoes, peanut butter, canned veggies, soup, condiments.
Of course, any food donations are always welcome! See Karen Jones with any questions.
Please remember to check the expiration dates and put all donations in the basket located outside the kitchen door.
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 Nicole Babli, Mallory Pantaleo
Toddlers Franne Harkin, Maurice Brazelis, Jake Gotshall
Pre K – Kindergarten Kim Lawlor, Ryan Sweeney, Claire Orsino
1st – 3rd TBA
4th & 5th TBA
Counters Bill Berry, Jim Bradshaw
Greeters Tony Dariano
Mickey Dariano
Dorothy Haines
Diane Beardsworth
Wed. Evening Kathleen Toomin, Kathy Mayfield
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 Pat Harkin directly at Prayer@hopechristianfellowship.org.
PRAYER REQUESTS
Georgia Perrong - Georgia's mother in law passed away on Saturday. Please pray for her, her husband Chuck and the entire Perrong family as they grieve their loss.
Tania Avant – Her landlord has filed for eviction. Please pray for God to provide financially in order to avoid eviction and help with food until social services gets approved in Oct 2012.
Bob and Lisa Mousley – For Joyce Smith, who was in a severe car accident and has had multiple surgeries on her foot and leg. Still having complications and needs more surgery to try to save her foot and leg.
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!
At the Foot of the Cross,
Lois
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