Hope Notes 12/27/12
Dear Friends of Hope~
It's hard to believe, but this is our last Sunday morning worship service of 2012. It seems only fitting for it to be Communion Sunday; that makes it extra special. I like that we are ending our year with the reminder of God's unconditional love for us. A love that sent His Son to earth to be Immanuel, "God with us" and a love that sacrificed everything for us on the cross. At Hope we stand in a circle to receive the bread and juice that symbolizes Christ's body and blood. Our circle has no beginning and no end – just like our heavenly Father. There is no first and last; we are all together. Make sure you are here to be a part of it and to end your year remembering just how very much God loves you!
SUNDAY MESSAGE
December 30 – Vision 2013 – MORE to do… (Phil 3:12-14)
COMMUNION
As we bring 2012 to a close, we want to take this Sunday to consider what God has done, and what He has for Hope going forward into 2013. We need all of our partners and each person who calls Hope home to be with us today as we talk about the calling and challenges for our church ahead. We have always believed that we all own what God has given us to do, so let's join our hearts together and be filled with passion and vision for the year ahead.
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.
PRAYER HUDDLE
9:30 – 9:35
The prayer huddle is open to anyone who would like to come pray - but it is specifically intended for those who are serving on that Sunday. So if you're scheduled to be in kids' ministry, greeting, in the tech booth, on worship team, or any other ministry role for a given Sunday, join us at 9:30 sharp to pray together for God's power in each of us. We can do all things through Christ, and nothing of worth without Him, so let's come together each Sunday to ask for God's Spirit to fill us and use us!
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.
OPPORTUNITIES FOR SPIRITUAL GROWTH
JANUARY CHALLENGE VERSE
Proverbs 14:31 - He who oppresses the poor shows contempt for their Maker, but whoever is kind to the needy honors God.
JANUARY PRAYER PROJECT
For those in need……Some we know and many we don't, but as we head into a new year, let's allow God to put compassion on our hearts for those in our world who are in daily need. Ask God to provide for them like you'd want Him to provide for you and for your loved ones, and ask Him to open doors for us to help those in need.
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
Our Small Groups are taking a break for Christmas and will resume again in the new year. Look for the new small group study sheet to be out on Sunday, January 6th. If you're a part of a small group, make plans to re-start again in the new year. And if you're not in a small group yet, consider joining one or starting one with some of your friends at Hope!
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.
Please Note: Rooted will be taking a break over the holiday season. They will resume meeting again in January 2013.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
MISSIONARY UPDATES
Please be sure to stop by our Missionary Bulletin Boards and take a look at what's going on with their ministries. We have sent each of them a check from the offering we took in December, and their thank you letters are coming in! We are posting the notes on their respective boards so that everyone can enjoy reading them.
LIVING ACCOMMODATIONS NEEDED
Matt Austen is looking for a low cost place to live in the Glassboro area for his next semester at Rowan. (The closer to Rowan, the better) He would need to live there from mid-January to mid-May. If you know of anything that would be helpful let Matt know so he can look into it. You can reach Matt by text, cell, or email. (856) 776-8979 or mattausten18@comcast.net.
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! 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!
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
Thank you for all the donations we've been receiving. Our pantry is nice and full! See Karen Jones with any questions regarding the pantry.
Please remember to check the expiration dates and leave all donations in the basket located outside the kitchen door.
CHILDREN'S MINISTRY
Want to help us with one of the most effective and powerful ministries at Hope? Join in as part of our Kid's Ministry! Here's what to do:
Nursery
Contact Don or Alicia Heverly at Lilfeet21@hotmail.com
Toddlers & Preschool
Contact Franne Harkin at fhark7@yahoo.com
Elementary Grades 1-2
Contact Kathleen Toomin at jktoomin.98@comcast.net
Elementary Grades 3-5
Contact Anne Jefferson at annemarie523@junoc.com
Wednesday Night Program
Contact Jen Winstel at 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 Brian Ott for sound at Brian Ott at ottbriant@aim.com or Jim Bradshaw at spaceheadjim@yahoo.com for media.
THIS WEEK'S WORKERS
Nursery Sharon Sambucci, Pat Schug
Toddlers Karen Blythe, Thereshea & Luke
Pre K – Kindergarten Linda Landis, Linda Ellison
1st – 3rd Kelly Louis
4th & 5th Kylie Ott
Counters Damon Briggs, Rick Mounce
Greeters Al Lewis
Lorraine Otis
Wendy Lynch
Charlotte Zediker
Wed. Evening Kacy Maska
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
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!
Serving a God of New Beginnings,
Lois
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