Hope Notes 9/25/14
Dear Friends of Hope ~
At this time of year, you would find me on the back porch early morning/late evening doing what looks like howling at the sky. What I'm actually doing is letting out a big breath, checking to see if I can see it in the air. I LOVE when it's finally cold enough that you can see the mist! Please tell me I am not the only one who looks for this early signal that frost/fall/winter is coming! And I always think about the verse in James that says, "What is your life? You are a mist that appears for a little while and then vanishes." (Jas 4:14) When I am physically looking at my little puff of air, it really hits home just exactly how fast that tiny bit of mist disappears. Is that really what our life here on earth is? We have nothing we can measure eternity with – nothing to compare it to. It falls far beyond our comprehension. It makes me aware how small I am and how big God is. Why do I even let the things or worries of this world bother me when they are so minuscule in light of eternity? I guess that's just the human part of me. But it does give a good perspective on how things really are. So……go on…….go outside and let a big breath loose into the air. Watch and see how long before it is gone. Then give thanks to our God who gave you that breath and who holds this world, AND eternity, in His hands!
SUNDAY MORNING MESSAGE
September 28 – Jesus Does Care (John 11:28-37)
Have you ever been in a situation where your role made it unwise to let people know what you were feeling? Sometimes a leader must project confidence in spite of their own misgivings. Parents have to discipline their children for doing what is wrong, even if it is a big challenge to not burst into laughter at their antics. On top of that, people have presumptions about what kind of person you are, so they think they already know your reactions. God gets a reputation like that in some circles. For Him to judge the wicked and punish them, some think that God must be heartless and cruel. And when heartache and pain shows up in the lives of those who are His, it is tempting to feel like God doesn't care. But we see a unique glimpse into the heart of God through Jesus. One of His dear friends had died, and Jesus shows up on the scene. We'll take a close look at the description of Jesus' reactions to more clearly understand His promise elsewhere that He will never leave us or forsake us.
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 from 9:15 – 9:45 am in the Prayer Room. We pray for the services that morning and for the needs in the church. If you would like to participate, just show up!
OPPORTUNITIES FOR SPIRITUAL GROWTH
OCTOBER CHALLENGE VERSE
Proverbs 15:1
"A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word can stir up anger."
WEDNESDAY NIGHT BIBLE STUDY
1 CORINTHIANS / 7:00 – 8:15 pm
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. Contact Jenn Winstel with any questions at jenwinrn@comcast.net.
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
1st & 3rd Mondays 7:00 pm – 8:40pm
Studying "Becoming More than a Bible Study Girl" by Lysa TerKeurst. Snacks are provided; please bring your beverage of choice. For women high school age and up. Contact Jennifer Nolan at jnolan1962@yahoo.com with any questions.
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.
SMALL GROUPS
Small Groups are a vital part of getting connected with others and forming deeper relationships than a quick 'hello' on Sunday mornings. Study sheets can be found in the Resource Room or downloaded right from our website. You can contact Damon Briggs at damon.briggs@mitchellandness.com with any questions.
YOUTH NEWS
ROOTED MIDDLE SCHOOL
Wednesdays from 7:00 – 8:30
ROOTED HIGH SCHOOL
Sundays from 6:30 – 8:30
CHILDREN'S MINISTRY NEWS
READY? SET... GO!
HopeKids! has launched the Go Zone as the new name for our kids Sunday morning service! We are GOing for GOD, GOing for GROWTH, and GOing FOREVER! The Go Zone is a service entirely focused around the kids, in which we connect by playing games, worshipping with one another, and hearing a message from God's Word in fun, creative ways before heading off to Sunday school for the rest of the service.
HOPEKIDS! CHRISTMAS PROGRAM REHEARSALS
Attention all parents of 1st-6th graders: We are excited to announce that rehearsals for this year's Christmas program will begin this Sunday, September 28th! Rehearsals take place every Sunday morning immediately following the Go Zone from now until December 13th. Every kid is welcome to be a part! The dates for this year's Christmas program will be December 19th and 20th so be sure to mark your calendar!
Follow HopeKids! Ministries on facebook at: facebook.com/HCFHopeKids
ANNOUNCEMENTS
VOTING INFORMATION
Voting forms will be available starting this Sunday for partners to vote on deacons and elder candidates. Instructions are on the forms and partners who are voting can refer to the partner list and the officers list on the bulletin board on the sound booth. Forms must be completed, signed, and returned to Pastor Mark by Sunday, November 2nd. See Pastor Mark with any questions.
HOPE FOR RECOVERY
Tuesdays at 7:00 pm
A Christian based, 12-step approach for those struggling with addictions of any kind. The group is a safe and confidential place for men and women to find strength and HOPE through sharing and fellowship. Contact Liz McCool with any questions at irelandjim@netscape.com.
TRUNK OR TREAT
We are trying to get some idea of how many people are interesting in participating in our 'Trunk or Treat' outreach on Halloween. There is a signup and we need a response by this coming Sunday (9/28) in order to determine if we have enough interest to put together this event. We're inviting our neighborhood to bring their kids to our church parking lot on Halloween (from 4:30 - 7:00 pm) where we'll have cars set up and decorated around the lot. Each car will be decorated with a 'theme' and will give out candy to the kids. It's a one stop, safe and fun alternative to marching around the whole neighborhood - and a great chance to get people out to our church. Signing up means you'd be bringing the car, the decorations/theme, and the candy for the kids. See Matt Russell with any questions.
CHRISTMAS CHOIR OPPORTUNITY
Here at Hope, we love to celebrate the Christmas season with music! This year, we are hoping to include our adults with a Christmas Cantata on Sunday morning, Dec. 14th. This opportunity is open for all adults (senior high and up) who like to sing. There will be a brief informational meeting following the service on Sunday, Oct.5th. If you are interested please plan to be there. We'll need to gauge interest, signup, and give information on practice times, etc. If you have any questions, please contact Dana at danaott@hopechristianfellowship.org.
CHRISTMAS PROGRAM REHEARSALS
Christmas program rehearsals are beginning. Both pre-school (3-5 year olds) and elementary (1st-5th grades) are putting together songs and speaking parts for our Christmas celebration. Make sure your kids are here each Sunday so they can be a part and they are ready to perform. Performance dates are December 20th at 6:00pm and December 21st at 10:00 am.
OPPORTUNITES TO SERVE
MEALS MINISTRY
Here at Hope we like to take care of our people! When we know someone who recently had a baby, has an illness in the family, or any other occasion where having the burden of preparing a family dinner removed would be a big help – we like to take care of that for them! If you would be interested in occasionally making or delivering a meal, contact Pat Nolan at pationolan@comcast.net.
FOOD PANTRY
Brrrrrrrrrr…..it's extra cold in our freezer because it's almost empty! Donations of hot dogs, hamburgers, frozen dinners, etc. would be greatly appreciated!
Please check the expiration dates of any donations and place in the basket located outside the kitchen door. Contact Karen Blythe with any questions or if you are interested in helping with our pantry. Thank you!
THIS WEEK'S WORKERS
Nursery Nicole Babli, Lisa Landis
Toddlers Karen Blythe, Jenna Gaventa, Madison Winstel
Pre K – Kindergarten Bill McGinness, Isaiah Owens, Angel Nolan
1st & 2nd Go Zone Christmas Program Rehearsal
3rd - 5th Go Zone Christmas Program Rehearsal
Counters Bill Berry, Mike Hartwell
Greeters Art Muhlbaier
Lucy Muhlbaier
Charlotte Zediker
Jeanne Wurst
Wed. Evening Nursery Linda Landis, Lisa Minner
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 Bill Berry directly at billandkathyberry@comcast.net.
PRAYER REQUESTS
Children's Christmas Program – Let's keep all the children, their parents, and the helpers in prayer as they prepare; it's a big job but it has a big result!
"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
A Vapor in the Wind,
Lois
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