Hope Notes 1/26/17
Dear Friends of Hope ~
Have you ever been asked to prove that God existed? Maybe you've even asked the Creator Himself that very question. God does not have to prove Himself to us, yet in His mercy He consistently shows Himself to us in many ways. How does He do this? Well, Romans 1:20 tells us, "For since the creation of the world God's invisible qualities--his eternal power and divine nature--have been clearly seen, being understood from what has been made, so that people are without excuse." All we really need to do is look around us to know that something bigger than us made this world. But God also reveals Himself to each of us in ways that are personal and custom tailored to every individual. What speaks to me may not speak to you. And God knows this. He should; He created us! I crossed that line from needing proof to having faith after I got saved. It certainly wasn't all at once; it was a gradual awareness that I would never be able to comprehend everything in the Bible and that I simply had to trust that His Word was true. God wants us to have a relationship with Him built on trust, not proof. In John 20:29, Jesus Himself said, "Because you have seen me, you have believed; blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed." Trying to prove God exists to a non-believer is an exercise in frustration. Trying to prove God exists to a believer is not what is needed. We need to point them towards God's Word, His creation, His love for them, His promises kept; these things should deepen and strengthen their faith and trust in Him which will allow them to know in the very core of their being that He is real.
SUNDAY MORNING MESSAGE
THE WORDS OF JESUS SERIES
(A Study from Luke)
Because we trust and follow Jesus, we thought it would be a great idea to take a walk through the gospel of Luke and dig into the words of Jesus Himself. We'll find them challenging and full of insight. And with open hearts, we'll allow the Spirit to instruct us on how we should walk as Christians in this world.
January 29th - Fruit Trees and Foundations (Luke 6:43-49)
Suppose you wanted to grow apples… You'd probably need some land and some equipment. You'd definitely need some information and know-how. But unless you actually got some apple trees, you'd never produce any apples. This is such an obvious truth that Jesus uses it to explain a spiritual truth. You get what you grow. You grow what you plant. If you plant an orange tree, you're not going to get apples. What does this mean for our lives? And what does a fruit tree have in common with the foundation of a house? We'll take a look at how Jesus ties these together today and learn about one key choice that can make an overwhelming difference in our spiritual health!
MESSAGES AVAILABLE
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
8:40 – 8:45 for Both Services
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 8:40 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
8:30 in Pastor Mark's Office
Do you have a heart for prayer? Our Sunday morning prayer time is open to everyone. We pray for the services that morning and for the needs in the church. If you would like to participate, just show up! "For where two or three gather in my name, there am I with them." Matthew 18:20
OPPORTUNITIES FOR SPIRITUAL GROWTH
JANUARY CHALLENGE VERSE
Matthew 28:19-20
"Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age."
WEDNESDAY NIGHT BIBLE STUDY – 'FIND REST'
7:00 – 8:15 pm
Are you constantly worn out and racing from one thing to the next? Maybe this has more to do with the condition of your soul than the overload of your schedule. Join us on Wednesday nights in January as we look at what brings rest to our hearts and souls. It may change your choices in scheduling stuff, but it will probably go much deeper than that and invite you to a completely different life! Childcare is provided.
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. Contact Dave or Leah Hallahan at dmhallahan5@gmail.com. Childcare is provided.
OPPORTUNITIES FOR FELLOWSHIP
ANNUA CHURCH BOWLING EVENT – THIS SUNDAY!
January 29th 3:00-5:00pm
Mark your calendar for our annual church outing at the Deptford Brunswick Zone! Cost is $5 per bowler and includes 2 hours of bowling & shoes. Bring the whole family!
Please Note: We want everyone to come – if you can't afford it, we've got you covered! Talk to Pastor Mark beforehand or just let those collecting at the door know. Pay what you can, if you can, and come have a fun day with us!!
TEASER - COMING WEDNESDAY NIGHTS IN MARCH
CAFÉ
March 1st
MOVIE NIGHT
March 15th
Risen for the adults and Trolls for the kids!
MARK YOUR CALENDARS NOW AND WATCH FOR MORE INFORMATION!
SMALL GROUPS
We want everyone to be a part of a small group! If you have a small group together, use a REGISTRATION FORM to list the when and where of your group as well as the people who are included. Give that form to an elder or the pastor, or drop it in the offering slot. If your group needs some more members, post your partially filled group registration form on our 'Small Group" bulletin board so others can sign up for your group. If you don't have a group, you can sign up on one of the groups posted on our Small Group Bulletin Board or start your own! Study sheets are available online at our website under 'Small Groups" (www.hopechristianfellowship. org) and in the Resource Room.
GOD'S GIRLS WOMEN'S GROUP
1st & 3rd Mondays at 7:00
Contact Mary Lebeau for more information
856-316-6301 or marylebeau@verizon.net
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.
YOUTH NEWS
SUNDAY NIGHT ROOTED YOUTH GROUP
6:30 – 8:30
Our middle school and high school groups meet right here at church! Come out for another amazing year as we grow closer together and closer to God!
WEDNESDAY NIGHT GROW GROUPS
7:00 – 8:15
CHILDREN'S MINISTRY NEWS
GO ZONE
Go Zone is our Sunday Morning kid's service, planned especially for 1st - 5th graders. Our goal is to encourage the kids to live with their focus on "GOing for GOD, GOing for GROWTH, and GOing FOREVER!" This service includes worship, games, and exploring important biblical truths in fun and creative ways before heading off to Sunday school.
Follow HopeKids! Ministries on Facebook at: facebook.com/HCFHopeKids
HopeKids! CHILDREN'S CONFERENCE
Saturday, March 4th
God is growing HopeKids ministry by leaps and bounds! We are working on ways to make things easier for parents, kids, and teachers by introducing a new registration/check-in system and group management software (including scheduling and contact lists)! We will holding a conference for all of our children's ministry volunteers to go over these new and exciting changes on March 4th from 9:00 – 12:00. Let's take some time to fellowship and talk about what God is doing in this ministry! Don't miss this important training session and reflection time as we follow God's lead into an exciting new year!
ANNOUNCEMENTS
BAPTISM SERVICE
Wednesday, March 8th @ 7:00pm
We will be doing a baptism service at church for anyone who has put their trust in Christ as their Savior and is ready to take this step of faith! We will have two classes at church (participants need to be at BOTH classes) on Tuesday nights, February 21 and 28, at 7:00 pm. Sign up if you are interested and get an info sheet and book from any of our pastors.
SEEDS OF HOPE DONATION BINS – FINAL SUNDAY
Seeds of Hope Ministry is the umbrella organization for four ministries that have operated in Camden for many years. Under 'My Father's Hands', they provide a hot breakfast every Saturday to those on the streets in Camden (anywhere between 150-300 people). They not only provide transportation to the breakfast but when men and women arrive they are given clothing, toiletries, blankets, etc.
We here at Hope would like to help and are going to be collecting blankets, jackets and gloves for men. We will have bins at each entrance for you to drop your items in. The collection will run from Sunday, January 15th thru Sunday, January 29th. Winter is brutal for those on the streets – let's do all we can to help them keep warm! seedsofhopeministries.org
EVENTS TEAM MEETING – THIS MONDAY
Monday, January 30th at 7:00
If you are a member of the Events Team or would like to be, then come join our meeting! We will be discussing the events that will be taking place at Hope over the next couple of months. Please bring your calendars so you'll know when you are available to help. Should be fun to visit and plan together! If you have any questions, please contact Bunny Dougherty at 856-845-8149, or bunny.dougherty@gmail.com.
HOPE HAS A PHONE NUMBER!
Many of you have been asking about this, and now we are happy to announce that we have a phone number connected directly with our church! It will be displayed on our website, Google Maps, etc. and will make it easier for people to connect with us. Our number is 856-537-1165. Run and write it down in your directory, add it to your phone, and spread the news!
NEW INFO ON KIMMI BIGLIN
Kim has moved to Magee Rehab and is doing well. She thanks you for all the birthday wishes and prayers. Please continue praying for her recovery. God is working.
Magee Rehab
1513 Race St.
Philadelphia PA 19102
Room #546
Visiting hours are 8:30am to 8:30 pm.
MARRIAGE CONFERENCE – "WEEKEND TO REMEMBER"
February 17th – 19th
The annual opportunity to invest in your marriage is coming again! And between January 2nd and 23rd, Family Life is offering a 'buy one, get one' on registrations, taking the price from around $250/couple down to $175. Hotel reservations (at Hershey Lodge) are separate, and if you are planning to go, you should reserve your room there now (800-437-7439). Ask for the Family Life Weekend to Remember rate of $122 per night. If you have any questions, you can check their website (www.familylife.com/weekendtoremember) and use our church code to register (HopeWoodbury). Or you can see Pastor Mark.
'HOPE SHARE' LAUNCH
DON'T THROW IT OUT – SHARE IT!
There's a new feature on our website! It's called Hope Share. Simply put, it's a place to share things we no longer use and look for things we need. In a culture that feels like we're always trying to 'catch up' financially, Hope Share will allow us to be wise in both asking if someone has what we need and is ready to give it away - and also to share the stuff we're ready to get rid of without having to throw it away. It's a place where we can maximize our ability to help one another and also to avoid wasting things that others could use. Go on and check it out to see how you can upload photos of things you'd like to give away and to search for that special item you just might need!
ENVELOPES FOR DESIGNATED GIVING
If God has laid it on your heart to give a little something extra for His kingdom, we have provided envelopes for you to do so! These are not for your usual Sunday offering; they are for you to use if you'd like to give to a special project or ministry. The envelopes are in a wall mounted bin next to our regular offering slot.
ONLINE GIVING TO SUPPORT HOPE
It's easy and convenient! Simply go to our website at www.hopechristianfellowship.org and click Online Giving. Text to Give coming in January. More information will follow. Contact Damon (damon.briggs@mitchellandness.com) or LaTosha (usafinancial2000@hotmail.com) Briggs with questions.
HAVE OUR ELDERS PRAY WITH YOU
The New Testament has this wonderful ministry for the elders of a church - PRAYER. And we'd like to offer it to anyone who is in need of healing (physical or otherwise) or who needs the power of God to be at work in their lives in a special way. If you or anyone you know would like to take advantage of this ministry, contact Pastor Mark to set up a time after one of our Sunday services for the elders to pray over you.
OPPORTUNITIES TO SERVE
CONNECTING AND SERVING AT HOPE
There are so many places to connect and serve here at Hope. Keep your eyes on this section to be aware of all the different opportunities for you to effectively serve at Hope. There truly IS 'something for everyone' and we want to make it easy for you to know all the different options!
COMMUNION TEAM
We are looking for volunteers to help us set up for the mornings that we have communion. It's simply a matter of putting out the table with cups, juice, and bread. A much needed yet easy way to serve our church! Contact Katrina Mariani if you are interested at kattmom13@aol.com.
KITCHEN TEAM
Would you like to help at church but don't have a lot of time? The KITCHEN TEAM is looking for a few people to help keep the kitchen neat and tidy. On your week, you can simply come a little early before Sunday service or stay a little later afterward. It'll only take about a half hour. We're hoping enough people will pitch in and you will only need to take a turn once a month or even less! Email Lauren Miller at lmlauren.miller@gmail.com or call 609-617-3763.
CARD MINISTRY
Super easy way to serve and show the love of Jesus to our fellow congregation! We have a team that sends out greeting cards (we provide the cards & postage) for birthdays, etc. Contact Lorraine Otis (otislorraine20@gmail.com) if you are interested.
CHILDREN'S MINISTRY NEEDS
We have some big time needs for January and February in our children's programs.
SUNDAY MORNINGS: Teachers and helpers for 1st – 2nd grade Sunday School.
WEDNESDAY EVENINGS: Helpers for Nursery, a helper for 3 - 5 year olds, and
volunteers to help with Theme Nights for our 1st – 5th
graders.
If you can help with any of this, please see Matt Russell.
THIS WEEK'S WORKERS
Nursery 9:00 Don & Alicia Heverly
Nursery 11:00 Mark & Brenda Hallahan
Toddler 9:00 Kim Haines, Leah Aureli, Katherine DellaRova
Toddler 11:00 Jason & Kristy Straub, Natalie Mariani
Pre-K/K 9:00 Linda Landis, Libby LeBeau
Pre-K /K 11:00 Karen & Amanda Merriell
1st & 2nd 9:00 Lisa Fiorile, Charlotte Zediker
1st & 2nd 11:00 Katie Newshel
3rd – 5th 9:00 Mary LeBeau / Need Helper
3rd – 5th 11:00 Nance Reeves, Adisa Lewis
Ushers 9:00 Bill Berry
Ushers 11:00 Damon Briggs
Wed. Nursery TBA
Counters Mike & Lois Hartwell
Greeters Greg Corrado
Sharon Sambucci
Jane Hanuszczyk
Pat Keith
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 Contact Us Form on our website. http://www.hopechristianfellowship.org/contact/. If you have any questions or would like to join the Prayer Team, please contact Bill Berry directly at billandkathyberry@comcast.net.
Believing in the Unseen God,
Lois
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