Hope Notes 9/27/12
Dear Friends of Hope~
How much do you value and appreciate Hope Christian Fellowship? I'm talking about Pastor Mark, Dana, the Worship Team, the teaching, the people, the programs, the opportunities - this all makes up the very essence of Hope. Most important is the evidence of the Holy Spirit's work at the core of who we are. I attended a Christening at another church last week, and boy did I miss Hope! It is easy to take for granted something (or someone) that is a regular part of your life. I'm at Hope once or twice every week; I am used to hearing God's teaching delivered through Pastor Mark. I'm used to hearing wonderful music through Dana and our Worship Team. I enjoy the sense of 'family' that runs throughout the congregation. It only took one morning at another church to remind me how truly blessed I am to have Hope as my church. I'm returning this week with a fresh appreciation for all that God has given me – why don't you think about that and do the same!
SUNDAY MESSAGE
9/30 – Live Like You've Got Forever (1 Peter 1:22-2:3)
Many times we hear people tell us to live each day like it is our last one. This is meant to help us recognize the value of each day and to stir us to grab opportunities that we might let pass us by if we take them for granted. But the Bible tells us that each person who has become a child of God by faith will never have a last day. We will live forever. Peter uses this reality to challenge us to live like people who belong to another world. Almost all of our life will be lived in heaven – after we've left this world and all that seems important here. Since that is the truth, it needs to color our priorities and decisions right here and now. Let's take a look at how Peter uses this truth to challenge how we live.
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
Our Youth Room is 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
Ephesians 4:29 "Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen"
SEPTEMBER PRAYER PROJECT
For our missionaries – real people who have left the comforts of home to travel somewhere that is 'not home' to see God's kingdom grow – for their personal spiritual welfare and growth – for God to meet their financial, physical, relational, and emotional needs – and for their work to be powerfully effective – for our church to be a real partner with them and not just monthly financial support.
Here are our missionaries: Josh & Kelly Hallahan, Roberta Nagel, Joy Phillips, Lauren Pupchick, and Jeff & Lisa Sickler
WEDNESDAY EVENING BIBLE STUDY
7:00 – 8:15
Be sure to come out and join us for our Bible study on I Corinthians. Don't miss this mid-week spiritual boost; there's nothing like diving into the Word of God to keep you grounded in His Truths. Childcare is provided.
WEDNESDAY EVENING CHILDREN'S PROGRAM
7:00 – 8:15
Keep Jesus fresh in your child's mind and heart! We have classes for children ages 3 – 5 and for those in 1st – 5th grades. Nursery is provided for infants thru age 2.
YOUNG ADULTS
7:30 in Youth Room
First and Third Monday 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 provided.
WOMEN'S PRAYER GROUP
7:00 in Prayer Room
First and Third Monday of every month
OPPORTUNITIES FOR FELLOWSHIP
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
Small groups are now forming! Please prayerfully connect with those on your heart. Small groups are made up of 8-12 adults who meet together every other week. They discuss the small group study sheet (available in the resource room or on our website) and pray for one another. Find some people you are close to or some that you want to get to know and ask what their plans for small group are. Then, start forming a group and meeting! REGISTER your group (even if it isn't full) by 9/30 - fill out a registration form and get it to Pastor Mark. If you make additions after you turn in your form, just let him know!
As you're forming a group - please stop at the signup table and take a look at the free agent list! These are folks who want to be a part of small group but don't know where to start or can't find a group. Look to fill up your group by adding some of these folks to your group! Their contact info is listed on the list.
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.
Here's What's Happening This Week!
This Wednesday we will be wrapping up our series on Guardrails. Paul tells us in Ephesians 5:15-16 "Look carefully then how you walk, not as unwise but as wise, making the best use of the time, because the days are evil." Those words are as true for us today as they were for the Ephesians in the 1st century. Even if you haven't been out for the series yet, be sure to come on Wednesday as we recap what guardrails are, why they are important, and how we can apply them to all areas of our lives as we walk carefully in these evil days.
5TH SUNDAY PRAYER FOR TEENS – THIS SUNDAY!
September 30th
A little over a month ago a large majority of the church promised to pray for our teens and our youth ministry. Those prayers have been felt and God is doing awesome things in the Rooted Youth Ministry. For those of you who have honored that promise for the last month, we thank you. This will be an opportunity for you to prayer for the youth in specific ways as well as get an updated list of the youth so you can pray for them by name. For those of you who have let that promise slip, this is a chance to reaffirm your commitment to lift up our teens and this ministry in prayer. We will meet in the youth room immediately following the service. Whether you have a minute to ten minutes to thirty minutes come out and take this opportunity to partner with the youth ministry.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
BAKE SALE
October 14th
Our Youth Group will be holding a Bake Sale before the service. All proceeds will help to offset costs for future youth events. Come to church hungry and help out our youth!
NOMINATIONS
We are starting our nomination process for Deacons and the Leadership Team - forms will be out this Sunday. It takes 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. A man can be nominated for both Deacon and Leadership Team but will need to choose just one to serve on if elected. Please remember that only partners can nominate or be nominated. Be sure to pick up a form for a complete explanation of not only the process, but also the requirements. Forms are due on November 4th and should be given to Pastor Mark.
DISTRACTION FREE ZONE
Let's try and keep our worship service as distraction free as possible. Now that we have our Overflow Room available, any parents with young children who wish to keep their little ones with them during service can feel free to use the Overflow Room. We have comfortable seating, a good sound system, and a big screen showing what's going on "live" in the service! In addition, if you know you need to be getting up during service for whatever reason, perhaps you could sit towards the back of the auditorium. Now that we have so many people attending (Praise God!), we have to work a little harder to keep disruptions at bay. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation!
SUNDAY SCHOOL LUNCHEON/MEETING – THIS SUNDAY!
Sunday September 30th
Immediately following worship, there will be a meeting with Anita Little and Franne Harkin in the Youth Room for all Sunday School Teachers and anyone interested in learning more about this ministry. We will enjoy some lunch together and then have our meeting. There is a signup sheet in the Resource Room for food.
CHILDREN'S CHRISTMAS PROGRAM
Attention Parents! Fall is back in full swing, which can only mean one thing here at Hope - it's time to start practices for our Kid's Christmas Program! This is a BIG day for our whole church family so mark your calendars now for Dec.16th! Beginning on October 7th, we'll be starting practices during the first half of class for our Toddlers and Pre-school children. Be sure to have your little ones in class promptly and as regularly as possible so they can learn the songs and scriptures well. The Elementary Class will also begin practices on Oct.7th, but will be practicing after service from 11:30 - 12:15pm in the youth room, ending promptly on time every week! Again, we'll be opening up the Elementary Class to include our 6th graders - so keep that in mind. More information will be coming in the weeks ahead, but if you have any questions please see either Dana Ott (Elementary) or Kara Ott (Toddlers/Pre-school) or email at danaott@hopechristianfellowship.org.
LOVE & RESPECT MARRIAGE CONFERENCE
October 26-27
We are hosting this event right here at Hope! There will be desserts and snacks Friday night starting at 6:00 and a continental breakfast Saturday morning at 8:00. This will be a great time together and an awesome way to build your relationship with your spouse. Cost is only $15/person if you register before October 15th! You can go to our website at www.hopechristianfellowship.org and click on the Love and Respect link to register, or simply contact Wendy Devereaux at robwendydevereaux@comcast.net. If you know of anyone who might benefit from a conference like this, please take a few cards and hand them out; this is not just for those who attend Hope.
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!
PILLOWCASE PROJECT
Saturday November 17th
We are planning to make special pillowcases for the girls of Proximos Pasos Girls School (our missionary Lauren's school in Guatemala). Don't worry if you can't sew; you can still be a part by donating fabric (100% cotton) and thread! A signup sheet is in the Resource Room. More details will follow. Contact Liz Johnson (856-287-5308) 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 at lorraineotis@comcast.net.
FOOD PANTRY – FALL STOCK UP
We are most in need of canned chicken, tuna, soup, condiments, and canned "meals" like canned ravioli, spaghettios, chili, stew, etc.
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 Brian & Naidona Ott
Toddlers Dawn & John Brazelis, Madison & Natalie
Pre K – Kindergarten Bill McGinness, Isaiah Owens, Rachael S.
1st – 3rd Lisa Fiorile
4th & 5th Kim Biglin, Kerry Crowley
Counters Lois Hartwell, Karen Jones
Greeters Tony Dariano
Mickey Dariano
Dorothy Haines
Diane Beardsworth
Wed. Evening Denise Brathwaite, Lesley Russell
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
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.
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!
Ransomed by His Blood,
Lois
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