Hope Notes 1/10/13
Dear Friends of Hope~
Last Sunday we had the pleasure of having Youth Sunday. Some of our youth led worship (awesome job!) and our Youth Pastor, Dave, gave the message. Although his message was wonderful and challenging, it wasn't what he said then that made the biggest impression on me. It was an offhand remark he made as our little ones were heading out the door to attend their classes. "There goes our future Youth Group", said Dave. It suddenly struck me – he was right! And then, how about our Youth? They are our future Young Adults. And the Young Adults are our future church leaders, deacons, and elders. That is why it is so important that we attend to our children's spiritual well being. We need to lay the groundwork NOW in order for them to have a healthy and personal relationship with our Lord. If we don't do that, we will wind up with teens who have no foundation on which to stand against the pressures of their peers, and young adults who are tossed to and fro with all the shifting winds that college and society blow their way. Then who will lead our churches?
SUNDAY MESSAGE
January 13 – The Good Life (1 Peter 3:10-12)
If you had a chance to pick between having a good life and a bad life, which would you choose? Of course, almost everyone would choose to have the good life. We'd like a life we can enjoy and that brings a smile to our face every day. Peter tells us that we do have this choice – but we don't make it by signing up for it or working hard for it. Peter quotes from Psalms to explain how we make this choice. It comes down to the direction we're going – the decisions we make day by day about what we will pursue and what we will run from. Let's take a look at the truths that Peter talks about in this passage.
SUNDAY OFFERING
January 13th
We will be taking a benevolent offering this Sunday in order to help a family in need who is a part of our church body. Please pray and give as God leads. Thank you.
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 Group study sheets are out! You can pick one up in the Resource Room or download one direct from our website. If you're a part of a small group, make plans to re-start in January. 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.
This Week in Youth Group:
Elephants are huge animals. They are incredible strong and incredibly smart. They can be trained to play games, learn dances and help farmers with physical labor. Come out this week to learn more about elephants and what any of this information has to do with you.
POLAR BEAR PLUNGE
February 2nd
We will be heading out to Delanco Camp to participate in their Polar Bear Plunge. Who do you want to see jump into the icy water of Lake Agape? Make sure you come to Youth Group and vote for a leader to take the plunge! Then come on out February 2nd to see it happen!
ANNOUNCEMENTS
ROOM FOR RENT
Looking for a God-following woman as roommate. Two bedroom house with a full kitchen, living room, one bathroom, and full backyard. Located in Glassboro in Chestnut Ridge right next to Rowan University. Very nice and safe neighborhood. The bedroom is 12X15 with a 13' closet. $650/month, all utilities included. Contact Nina Cannatella at ncannatella@gmail.com.
MYSTERY GIFT
A stray Christmas gift was left on a chair at church over on the left middle aisle side. It was a blue bag with a beautiful church scene on it. There were three gifts inside: a butterfly clip on ornament, a Scentsy travel tin and Scentsy fragrance foam. Does anyone know the gift giver or the intended recipient? Please respond to this Hope Notes email if you do! Thank you!
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 Carole Baumiester or contact her at needsministry@gmail.com.
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 TBA
Toddlers Ardra Jarvis, Joyce James, Sammy & Adeyemi
Pre K – Kindergarten Tina & Craig Campana
1st – 3rd Kathy Mayfield
4th & 5th Mary LeBeau
Counters Karen Jones, Lois Hartwell
Greeters Dan Gotshall
Cheryl Gotshall
Katarina Mariani
Greg Corrado
Wed. Evening Jeff & Kathleen Toomin
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!
At His Feet,
Lois
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