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Dear Friends of Hope ~
I have to admit, it's a little bit hard to switch gears from yesterday to today. Yesterday morning was full of family time - relaxing over homemade cinnamon buns and opening presents. Today it's 'business as usual'. My family is back to work, laundry is begging to be done, and there are Hope Notes to write! Yesterday was a quiet reflection on the goodness of God, His sacrificial love for us, and the many blessings He has bestowed on us as a family. Today I can feel my thoughts shift to more 'practical' things that need to get done. I don't want to lose the reverence and awe that Christmas brings to mind. We spend too much time focused on temporal, earthly matters that don't really count for anything. The sacrifice from God that began in a manger and ended on a cross is so mind blowing that I cannot believe I would ever think anything else was important. My heartfelt prayer for myself and for all of you is that we would not lose sight of the babe in that manger and what He came to do for us. Let us keep the wonder of Christmas close to our hearts all year long.
SATURDAY EVENING & SUNDAY MORNING MESSAGE
December 29 – Vision 2014
As we come to the end of our year and we give God thanks for all that He has done in our lives and in our church, we want to take a look at the vision that we have for the coming year. With our annual business meeting to follow the Sunday service, we thought it would be a great moment to talk about what God is challenging us to for 2014. Our church has strengths and weaknesses like any church. And for the new year, we really want to build on our strengths. We want to stretch and grow in some very important and key areas. Our hope is that we'll take our heart for kids and our kids ministry to a new level of impact and outreach. We want to take a hard look at how we can make our church the warmest and most welcoming place to everyone who comes through our doors. And we want to direct compassion towards those in need in bigger and better ways. Plus, we'll get an update from Lauren Pupchik on what God is doing in her life and ministry in Guatemala. Join us for the discussion and pray with us for these big ideas in 2014.
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.
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
DECEMBER CHALLENGE VERSE
Psalm 121:1-2
"I lift up my eyes to the mountains - where does my help come from? My help comes from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth."
WEDNESDAY EVENING BIBLE STUDY
7:00 – 8:15
1Corinthians
Make sure you set aside time to come and study God's Word mid-week. This helps keep you rooted in Scripture and connected to each other. 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.
GOD'S GIRLS
Women's Bible Study – Bible Bus Stops
This study meets the 1st and 3rd Monday of each month from 7:00 – 8:30pm. There will be discussion and reflection on the Proverb of the Day taken from the One Year Bible. It's like riding the bus; jump on and off anytime you are available!
Please Note: Next study date will be Monday January 6, 2014.
OPPORTUNITIES FOR FELLOWSHIP
YOUNG ADULTS PRE-NEW YEAR'S EVE COFFEE HOUSE
Monday, December 30th @ 7:00 pm
Have any plans on Dec. 30th? Of course you don't – it's the day before New Year's Eve! Well come on out to Hope's Young Adults Pre-New Year's Eve Coffee House. It's guaranteed to be the coolest night of the year. Live music, delicious food, hot and iced coffee – and, best of all, it's ALL FREE!!
NEW FAMILIES LUNCHEON
Sunday, January 19th
Are you fairly new to Hope? Would you like a chance to meet some other new families? Hope's Leadership Team is throwing a 'welcome luncheon' just for you! As our church grows, it gets harder and harder to connect with everyone. We want you all to know that we are glad you're here; we want you to know that your presence at Hope matters. Please join us for lunch after the service. All you need to do is sign up on the signup sheet in the lobby so we know how many to prepare for. Contact LaTosha Briggs (usafinancial2000@hotmail.com) with any questions.
MEN'S BREAKFAST
Second Saturday of Every Month
8:00 – 9:30am
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. See Steve Jones with any questions.
MEN'S MORNING PRAYER GROUP
Every Friday at Church
6:00 am – 7:00 am
Join us for a time of prayer, intercession and lifting up our hearts together with our brothers. "Call unto me and I will answer you and show you great and mighty things that you know not of."
YOUTH NEWS
Stay tuned till after the holidays…………..
ANNOUNCEMENTS
PARENTS OF ELEMENTARY KIDS - FYI
This coming Sunday (12/29), we will go back to our 'normal' schedule - the elementary kids will start in the auditorium and move to their classes after worship.
The following Sunday (Jan 5th) we'll have the elementary kids begin in the youth room and then be dismissed to their classes from there. Hint: There just might be a special screening of their Christmas Program for them to view!
FREE MATTRESS
Queen sized mattress – like new. Available for free! Call Amy Fleck at 856-562-0917 if you are interested.
ANNUAL BUSINESS MEETING – THIS SUNDAY
Sunday, December 29th
We will be holding our annual business meeting immediately following our morning service. This is where Pastor Mark shares where God has taken us over the past year, and where He is leading us for the upcoming year. It's interesting to revisit our goals for 2013 and see all that has been achieved through God's provision and leading. Everyone is welcome to attend, but please remember that only partners of Hope can vote.
PLEASE NOTE:
The budget for 2014 and the nominees for deacon / elder are posted on the bulletin board at the sound booth. We're asking everyone to pray with us in preparation for the meeting so that our partners will be ready to vote on these issues at that time. If you have any questions or concerns, please ask an elder before the meeting so we can keep our meeting as brief and simple as possible.
CHURCH DIRECTORY PHOTO SESSIONS
Beginning Next Sunday (1-5-14)
We have so many new families who are not represented in our current directory that we are going to make a new one! A directory is a great way to get to put names and faces together. You know that person you keep saying hi to but don't know their name? Just run home and check your directory! Every Sunday in the month of January, Kristy Straub will be taking family photos immediately following the service. You do not need to be a partner of Hope to be in the directory. Contact Lois Hartwell (foolsforchrist7@yahoo.com) with any questions.
ATTENTION 1st & 2nd GRADE TEACHERS
New Winter Teacher Guides are now available for pick-up in the classroom. See Kathleen Toomin with any questions.
MARRIAGE CONFERENCE
February 14 – 16th
We're getting a group together to go to the Family Life "Weekend to Remember" conference in Hershey, PA. Family Life is offering a special promotion for this conference. From January 6 to 27, the rate for each couple is only $149.99. Hotel reservations & costs are separate. Signup online at www.familylife.com and use the group name HopeWoodbury to get the discount. Don't miss this chance to invest a weekend into your relationship - spend some time focused just on the two of you and get some powerful training from God's Word about God's design for marriage. See Pastor Mark with any questions.
JOIN THE CONVERSATION!
Don't be shy! Jump in and get engaged in some spiritual conversations via social media stuff like facebook and twitter. We'd love for you to share your thoughts and your spiritual journeys so that we can walk through life a little more 'together'. Share something you're thankful for, share what God is doing in your life through the challenge verse, share what you learned at our last service, etc.
OPPORTUNITES TO SERVE
NURSERY HELP NEEDED
God has been blessing us with lots of little babies here at Hope; we just need some more hands to care for them! We need 3 more nursery workers for the 2014 schedule. Please contact Alicia Heverly (lilfeet21@hotmail.com) if you are willing to volunteer.
TEACHERS AND AIDES NEEDED
We have a need for Sunday School teachers and aides for the 3-5th grade classroom beginning in January. Teachers work on rotation, with 2 weeks in the classroom and 6-8 weeks off. We could use one to two more teachers for this age group. We would also like to have an aide in the classroom at all times. High school teens, this is a great way to minister to the younger kids! We would like to make "teaching teams" of one teacher, one aide, so if an adult-teen team is interested in working together, let me know. Thanks so much for your willingness to serve our youngest family members.
Please contact Mary Lebeau (marylebeau@verizon.net; 856-316-6301) if you're interested or if you have any questions about the program.
FOOD PANTRY
Current pantry needs: Hot and cold cereals, peanut butter & jelly, and freezer items such as burgers, hot dogs, entrees, etc.
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.
THIS WEEK'S WORKERS
Nursery Lucy Muhlbaier
Toddlers Karen Blythe, Diane B, Emily
Pre K – Kindergarten Kim Lawlor, Erin & Ryan
1st & 2nd Kathy Porch, Madison Toomin
3rd - 5th Mary LeBeau, Dylan Ott
Counters Kathy Berry, Melissa McGinness
Greeters Tony Dariano
Mickey Dariano
John Brazelis
Lisa Fiorile
Wed. Evening Happy New Year!
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
Saturday Night Service – Please lift these up as we move forward in offering a second service.
Kids Ministry Director – Continuing to seek God's direction as we move forward in this area.
"And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the Lord's people." Ephesians 6:18
Celebrating With You in the Birth of Our Savior,
Lois
Note: If you do not wish to continue receiving Hope Notes, simply reply to this email and I will remove your name from the list. Any correspondence for Hope Notes goes to Hopenotes Email.
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Dear Friends of Hope ~
I know I say this every year, but I am really excited for our children's Christmas program! There is just nothing else like watching the little ones earnestly pour their spirits out into something they've worked so hard on. It fills me with a dose of Christmas joy for sure! Every year I somehow wind up getting teary eyed over something in the program. (Yes I know I am a sentimental fool!) It might be a funny moment or hearing precious words of God's Truth come from a sweet toddler. Maybe it's remembering back when my own child was in those programs; whatever the source, you will find me sitting in the back with tissue in hand! Which reminds me - for those of us who don't have a child participating in the program, let's be sure and take a seat in the back. We want to make sure all those proud parents and grandparents can have a great view of their little ones!
SATURDAY EVENING & SUNDAY MORNING MESSAGE
December 22- Kids Christmas Program - Peace on Earth
Luke 2:13-16
We wait for this service all year long. Our kids have prepared and worked hard. And we've marked this day off on our calendars. There is nothing that brings Christmas alive more than our kids Christmas program! This year, our kids will be singing about the fun and joy we find at Christmas time, and about the light that came at Christmas. And we'll take a few moments as we close to look at one of the most famous phrases connected to Christmas: 'peace on earth'.
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.
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
DECEMBER CHALLENGE VERSE
Psalm 121:1-2
"I lift up my eyes to the mountains - where does my help come from? My help comes from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth."
WEDNESDAY EVENING BIBLE STUDY
7:00 – 8:15
1Corinthians
Make sure you set aside time to come and study God's Word mid-week. This helps keep you rooted in Scripture and connected to each other. 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.
GOD'S GIRLS
Women's Bible Study – Bible Bus Stops
This study meets the 1st and 3rd Monday of each month from 7:00 – 8:30pm. There will be discussion and reflection on the Proverb of the Day taken from the One Year Bible. It's like riding the bus; jump on and off anytime you are available!
Please Note: Next study date will be Monday January 6, 2014.
OPPORTUNITIES FOR FELLOWSHIP
YOUNG ADULTS PRE-NEW YEAR'S EVE COFFEE HOUSE
Monday, December 30th @ 7:00 pm
Have any plans on Dec. 30th? Of course you don't – it's the day before New Year's Eve! Well come on out to Hope's Young Adults Pre-New Year's Eve Coffee House. It's guaranteed to be the coolest night of the year. Live music, delicious food, hot and iced coffee – and, best of all, it's ALL FREE!!
MEN'S BREAKFAST
Second Saturday of Every Month
8:00 – 9:30am
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. See Steve Jones with any questions.
MEN'S MORNING PRAYER GROUP
Every Friday at Church
6:00 am – 7:00 am
Join us for a time of prayer, intercession and lifting up our hearts together with our brothers. "Call unto me and I will answer you and show you great and mighty things that you know not of."
YOUTH NEWS
Stay tuned till after the holidays…………..
ANNOUNCEMENTS
ANNUAL BUSINESS MEETING
Sunday, December 29th
We will be holding our annual business meeting immediately following our morning service. This is where Pastor Mark shares where God has taken us over the past year, and where He is leading us for the upcoming year. It's interesting to revisit our goals for 2013 and see all that has been achieved through God's provision and leading. Everyone is welcome to attend, but please remember that only partners of Hope can vote.
PLEASE NOTE:
The budget for 2014 and the nominees for deacon / elder are posted on the bulletin board at the sound booth. We're asking everyone to pray with us in preparation for the meeting so that our partners will be ready to vote on these issues at that time. If you have any questions or concerns, please ask an elder before the meeting so we can keep our meeting as brief and simple as possible.
CHURCH DIRECTORY PHOTO SESSIONS
We have so many new families who are not represented in our current directory that we are going to make a new one! A directory is a great way to get to put names and faces together. You know that person you keep saying hi to but don't know their name? Just run home and check your directory! Every Sunday in the month of January, Kristy Straub will be taking family photos immediately following the service. You do not need to be a partner of Hope to be in the directory. Contact Lois Hartwell (foolsforchrist7@yahoo.com) with any questions.
ATTENTION 1st & 2nd GRADE TEACHERS
New Winter Teacher Guides are now available for pick-up in the classroom. See Kathleen Toomin with any questions.
MARRIAGE CONFERENCE
February 14 – 16th
We're getting a group together to go to the Family Life "Weekend to Remember" conference in Hershey, PA. Family Life is offering a special promotion for this conference. From January 6 to 27, the rate for each couple is only $149.99. Hotel reservations & costs are separate. Signup online at www.familylife.com and use the group name HopeWoodbury to get the discount. Don't miss this chance to invest a weekend into your relationship - spend some time focused just on the two of you and get some powerful training from God's Word about God's design for marriage. See Pastor Mark with any questions.
JOIN THE CONVERSATION!
Don't be shy! Jump in and get engaged in some spiritual conversations via social media stuff like facebook and twitter. We'd love for you to share your thoughts and your spiritual journeys so that we can walk through life a little more 'together'. Share something you're thankful for, share what God is doing in your life through the challenge verse, share what you learned at our last service, etc.
*****CHRISTMAS ANNOUNCEMENTS*****
ELECTRONIC INVITATIONS FOR OUR CHRISTMAS PROGRAM
Did you know you could invite your friends and family members to the Children's Christmas Program.......electronically? It couldn't be any easier! Just visit the Hope Christian Fellowship page on Facebook and click on Events (far right). Then click on Children's Christmas Program and send your invites from there. And while you're there, let everyone know you're going! We can't wait to celebrate with all of you and the wonderfully talented children of Hope!
THE LIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS - CHILDREN'S CHRISTMAS PROGRAM
Saturday, December 21st @ 7:00
Sunday, December 22nd @ 10:00
Want to walk like a wise man this Christmas? Then head on over to this year's Children's Christmas Program! All family, friends and neighbors are welcome to share this Christmas event with us at Hope, so invite anyone who may need a little light this season.
Special Note: The program is free of charge. However, in the spirit of giving, the Children's Christmas Program has partnered with Choices of the Heart, a Christian pregnancy center which ministers to pregnant women and new moms. The kids at Hope will be shining some light on the mothers served by this ministry by collecting baby hygiene items before both performances. If you are able, please bring a donation of a baby hygiene item (lotions, baby washes, shampoos, diaper creams, etc) to the show. The kids will be collecting these items to donate to Choices of the Heart on Christmas Eve. Then sit back, relax and soak in "The Light Before Christmas."
CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICE
Tuesday, December 24th @ 6:00pm
We would love to have you join us for our traditional Christmas Eve service. We know this is a busy night for many families so we make sure to keep the service to one hour. We realize that people may have family traditions or obligations and aren't able make it out, but we sure hope you can. We have special readings, music, and the all important candle lighting ceremony to really get you in the Christmas spirit!
Please Note: We will be taking an offering for our needy families at this service.
OPPORTUNITES TO SERVE
TEACHERS AND AIDES NEEDED
We have a need for Sunday School teachers and aides for the 3-5th grade classroom beginning in January. Teachers work on rotation, with 2 weeks in the classroom and 6-8 weeks off. We could use one to two more teachers for this age group. We would also like to have an aide in the classroom at all times. High school teens, this is a great way to minister to the younger kids! We would like to make "teaching teams" of one teacher, one aide, so if an adult-teen team is interested in working together, let me know. Thanks so much for your willingness to serve our youngest family members.
Please contact Mary Lebeau (marylebeau@verizon.net; 856-316-6301) if you're interested or if you have any questions about the program.
FOOD PANTRY
Current pantry needs: Hot and cold cereals, peanut butter & jelly, and freezer items such as burgers, hot dogs, entrees, etc.
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.
THIS WEEK'S WORKERS
Nursery Don & Alicia Heverly
Toddlers Kara Ott, Sammy Swedo, Abbey Harkin
Pre K – Kindergarten Craig & Tina Campana
1st & 2nd Kathy Porch, Madison Toomin
3rd - 5th Mary LeBeau, Dylan Ott
Counters Kathy Berry, Melissa McGinness
Greeters Tony Dariano
Mickey Dariano
John Brazelis
Lisa Fiorile
Wed. Evening Merry Christmas!
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
Saturday Night Service – Please lift these up as we move forward in offering a second service.
Kids Ministry Director – We are thankful that Matt Russell has stepped in to run our Children's Christmas Program! Let's keep him in prayer as he takes the lead in this.
"And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the Lord's people." Ephesians 6:18
Kneeling at the Manger,
Lois
Note: If you do not wish to continue receiving Hope Notes, simply reply to this email and I will remove your name from the list. Any correspondence for Hope Notes goes to Hopenotes Email.
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Dear Friends of Hope ~
"♫ ♫ It's the most wonderful time of the year…………♫ ♫"
Isn't that what the song says? But for some people, the Christmas season only highlights whatever loneliness, sorrow, or hardship they may be experiencing in their lives. For those who are blessed to truly enjoy what the month of December brings, please remember to pray for those who are living a different reality during this time. Whichever group of people you fall into, the most important thing to remember is of course, the whole reason we even HAVE a holiday to celebrate! Our Lord and Savior left His rightful place in heaven and stepped into our world to bring us the gift of eternal life. He was born so that He could die for us. This is a gift we all can have, regardless of our personal circumstance or emotional state. It doesn't matter if you are rich or poor, or joyful or sad. This gift is for you – please take time to receive it, 'open' it, and enjoy everything our Lord will do for you!
SUNDAY MORNING MESSAGE
NO SATURDAY EVENING SERVICE!!
December 15 – I'm Dreaming of a White Christmas…
Luke 2:10-12; Acts 4:10-12; Jude 1:24-25
One of the big reasons Christmas means so much to us is that it stirs in our minds the dreams that we hold dear. We feel the childhood wonder again; we visualize a family together in love and harmony; we believe that this time of year can bring healing to wounds and happiness to our lives. But can a holiday do that? Why do we think it can? And how much can a Christmas season actually mean to our real lives? There is a reason we attach our hopes to Christmas, and that our celebrations bring these hopes to our hearts. Let's look at how we can deal with the killer expectations of Christmas.
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.
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
DECEMBER CHALLENGE VERSE
Psalm 121:1-2
"I lift up my eyes to the mountains - where does my help come from? My help comes from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth."
WEDNESDAY EVENING BIBLE STUDY
7:00 – 8:15
1Corinthians
Make sure you set aside time to come and study God's Word mid-week. This helps keep you rooted in Scripture and connected to each other. Childcare is provided.
PLEASE NOTE:
On December 18th, we will divide our Adult Bible study into a few groups in two separate classrooms so that the Elementary class can practice for the Christmas Program.
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.
GOD'S GIRLS
Women's Bible Study – Bible Bus Stops
This study meets the 1st and 3rd Monday of each month from 7:00 – 8:30pm. There will be discussion and reflection on the Proverb of the Day taken from the One Year Bible. It's like riding the bus; jump on and off anytime you are available!
Please Note: There will be no meeting the third Monday of December, and our next study date will be Monday January 6, 2014.
OPPORTUNITIES FOR FELLOWSHIP
MEN'S BREAKFAST
Second Saturday of Every Month
8:00 – 9:30am
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. See Steve Jones with any questions.
MEN'S MORNING PRAYER GROUP
Every Friday at Church
6:00 am – 7:00 am
Join us for a time of prayer, intercession and lifting up our hearts together with our brothers. "Call unto me and I will answer you and show you great and mighty things that you know not of."
YOUTH NEWS
ROOTED CHRISTMAS PARTY – THIS FRIDAY
Friday, December 13th
It's that time of year again! Come out for our third annual Christmas party from 7:00 – 9:00 pm. We'll have games, food, a $5 gift exchange, and a few surprises as well!
ANNOUNCEMENTS
ROOMATE WANTED
One of our young adult ladies is looking for a young lady to share her apartment. If you would like more information, please contact Amanda Mills by email at mills.amandae@gmail.com.
ANNUAL BUSINESS MEETING
Sunday, December 29th
We will be holding our annual business meeting immediately following our morning service. This is where Pastor Mark shares where God has taken us over the past year, and where He is leading us for the upcoming year. It's interesting to revisit our goals for 2013 and see all that has been achieved through God's provision and leading. Everyone is welcome to attend, but please remember that only partners of Hope can vote.
PLEASE NOTE:
The budget for 2014 and the nominees for deacon / elder are posted on the bulletin board at the sound booth. We're asking everyone to pray with us in preparation for the meeting so that our partners will be ready to vote on these issues at that time. If you have any questions or concerns, please ask an elder before the meeting so we can keep our meeting as brief and simple as possible.
CHURCH DIRECTORY PHOTO SESSIONS
We have so many new families who are not represented in our current directory that we are going to make a new one! A directory is a great way to get to put names and faces together. You know that person you keep saying hi to but don't know their name? Just run home and check your directory! Every Sunday in the month of January, Kristy Straub will be taking family photos immediately following the service. You do not need to be a partner of Hope to be in the directory. Contact Lois Hartwell (foolsforchrist7@yahoo.com) with any questions.
ATTENTION 1st & 2nd GRADE TEACHERS
New Winter Teacher Guides are now available for pick-up in the classroom. See Kathleen Toomin with any questions.
MARRIAGE CONFERENCE
February 14 – 16th
We're getting a group together to go to the Family Life "Weekend to Remember" conference in Hershey, PA. The cost is $89/per plus hotel costs (register separately). This is a great opportunity to invest some time as a couple in your marriage and also to get away for the weekend! Signup online at www.familylife.com and use the group name HopeWoodbury to get the discount. See Pastor Mark with any questions.
JOIN THE CONVERSATION!
Don't be shy! Jump in and get engaged in some spiritual conversations via social media stuff like facebook and twitter. We'd love for you to share your thoughts and your spiritual journeys so that we can walk through life a little more 'together'. Share something you're thankful for, share what God is doing in your life through the challenge verse, share what you learned at our last service, etc.
*****CHRISTMAS ANNOUNCEMENTS*****
THE LIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS - CHILDREN'S CHRISTMAS PROGRAM
Saturday, December 21st @ 7:00
Sunday, December 22nd @ 10:00
Want to walk like a wise man this Christmas? Then head on over to this year's Children's Christmas Program! All family, friends and neighbors are welcome to share this Christmas event with us at Hope, so invite anyone who may need a little light this season.
Special Note: The program is free of charge. However, in the spirit of giving, the Children's Christmas Program has partnered with Choices of the Heart, a Christian pregnancy center which ministers to pregnant women and new moms. The kids at Hope will be shining some light on the mothers served by this ministry by collecting baby hygiene items before both performances. If you are able, please bring a donation of a baby hygiene item (lotions, baby washes, shampoos, diaper creams, etc) to the show. The kids will be collecting these items to donate to Choices of the Heart on Christmas Eve. Then sit back, relax and soak in "The Light Before Christmas."
YOUNG ADULT UGLY CHRISTMAS SWEATER PARTY
Monday, December 16th
If you are a young adult (high school grad through young 30's), you don't want to miss this event! Come and wear the ugliest Christmas sweater you can find! Please bring a $5 wrapped gift for our crazy, unpredictable gift exchange! We'll get started at 7:00pm and childcare is provided. You can sign up if you'd like to bring a snack or dessert. See Mark or Dana Ott with questions.
CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICE
Tuesday, December 24th @ 6:00pm
We would love to have you join us for our traditional Christmas Eve service. We know this is a busy night for many families so we make sure to keep the service to one hour. We realize that people may have family traditions or obligations and aren't able make it out, but we sure hope you can. We have special readings, music, and the all important candle lighting ceremony to really get you in the Christmas spirit!
Please Note: We will be taking an offering for our needy families at this service.
OPPORTUNITES TO SERVE
TEACHERS AND AIDES NEEDED
We have a need for Sunday School teachers and aides for the 3-5th grade classroom beginning in January. Teachers work on rotation, with 2 weeks in the classroom and 6-8 weeks off. We could use one to two more teachers for this age group. We would also like to have an aide in the classroom at all times. High school teens, this is a great way to minister to the younger kids! We would like to make "teaching teams" of one teacher, one aide, so if an adult-teen team is interested in working together, let me know. Thanks so much for your willingness to serve our youngest family members.
Please contact Mary Lebeau (marylebeau@verizon.net; 856-316-6301) if you're interested or if you have any questions about the program.
FOOD PANTRY
Current pantry needs: Hot and cold cereals, peanut butter & jelly, and freezer items such as burgers, hot dogs, entrees, etc.
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.
THIS WEEK'S WORKERS
Nursery Don & Alicia Heverly
Toddlers Kara Ott, Sammy Swedo, Abbey Harkin
Pre K – Kindergarten Craig & Tina Campana
1st & 2nd Kelly Louis
3rd - 5th Anita Little
Counters Bill Berry, Damon Briggs
Greeters Tony Dariano
Mickey Dariano
John Brazelis
Lisa Fiorile
Wed. Evening TBA
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
Saturday Night Service – Please lift up these services as we move forward in seeing if a Saturday evening service is a good fit for us.
Kids Ministry Director – We are thankful that Matt Russell has stepped in to run our Children's Christmas Program! Let's keep him in prayer as he takes the lead in this.
"And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the Lord's people." Ephesians 6:18
Come Let Us Adore Him,
Lois
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