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theweeklynewsofHOPECommunityChurch
December 23, 2012
Tree of Warmth
Donations of hats, mittens/gloves, scarves,
coats, blankets, socks and thermal underwear
are needed to meet needs in the Toledo area.
Items will be given to Food for Thought
for the Saturday morning outreach in down-
town Toledo.
New or gently used items accepted
now through December 23 .
Look for the Tree of Warmth collection point
outside the church office area.
Questions? Contact Bethany Williams at 419-371-3207.
Brandon Williams Lead Pastor
Baptism Class 9:00am Sunday, January 6.
Please write “Baptism” on the back of your Connection Card
if you would like to take this class. The class is required
before being baptized. The next baptism is scheduled for Sunday, January 20.
THE YOUTH CHRISTMAS CARD SORTING FUNDRAISER
Please remember to pick up your Christmas cards from the tables in the foyer.
Please also check to see if any of the cards you dropped off are undeliverable by the teens. These cards will need to be taken home and mailed.
Fourth Sunday of Advent
Christmas Eve
Worship Service
5:00pm Monday, December 24
All contributions
must be received
by Sunday, December 30.
Questions?
Contact Brenda Northrop
at 419-724-4673
Special Christmas Volunteer
of the Week
Jesus
Area of ministry where you serve: All
Why you serve/volunteer: It is the will of the Father. “Now that I have washed your feet, you
also should wash one another’s feet. I have set you an example that you should do as I have done for you.” John 13:14
Personal Information/Hobbies/Interests: Saving those who are lost, walking on water, turning water into wine, healing the sick, casting out demons.
Hometown: Bethlehem
Favorite Bible verse: “For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life.” John 3:16
How long have you been attending Hope: From the beginning...“Christ is the head of the church which is His body. He is the beginning of all things… ” Colossians 1:18
Tell us about your family: I am born of the virgin Mary by the will of God. I am of the Trinity - Father, Son and Holy Spirit.
Greatest piece of wisdom: “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is near.” Matthew 4:17
Favorite candy bar: “Bibleicious” - “It is written: man does not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of God.” Matthew 4:4
Anything else? “My command is this: Love one another as I have loved you.” John 15:12
Sunday, December 30
Kids Factory classes for children 4
years old - 5th grade
will not be held.
Nursery care will be available for children birth - 3 years.
Families are encouraged
to pick one service to attend together.
The church photo directory
is now available
at the Volunteer Hub.
Men’s Bible Study 7:00pm, Tuesday nights in the Library. Not meeting 12/25 and 1/1.
Women’s Bible Study 6:30-7:45pm Wednesday nights in the Library.
Calm My Anxious Heart Women’s Study 6:30-8:00pm Thursday nights in the Teen Room.
The Homebound Visitation Team If you would like to volunteer for this ministry, write “Visit” on your Connection Card.
5650 Starr Avenue, Oregon, Ohio 43616 Office: 419-724-HOPE (4673) Fax: 419-724-4655
Office Hours: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM, Monday - Friday
Staff Contact Information Brandon Williams, Lead Pastor [email protected] Thom Sneed, Executive & Worship Arts Pastor [email protected] Jacob Hawes, East Toledo Campus Pastor [email protected] Jon Tingen, Family Pastor [email protected] Bethany Williams, Children’s Director [email protected] Brenda Northrop, Treasurer [email protected] Ronda Buchan, Office Manager [email protected]
To give/receive prayer requests via email: [email protected]
NO WEDNESDAY NIGHT YOUTH GROUP ON DECEMBER 26, JANUARY 2 & 9.
ONE HEART, MANY HANDS - the summer 2013 mission trip at General Assembly in Indianapolis - takes place June 19-27 in Indianapolis, IN. The first payment of $185 is due January 31. If you are planning on going on this trip your payment MUST be received by January 31. Questions? Contact Pastor Jon at 419-724-4673 or [email protected].
TEEN KIDS FACTORY VOLUNTEER SCHEDULE
Today 9:15am: Wyatt Thompson
10:30am: Hannah Culler, Katie Pioterek, Maverick Thompson
Next Week, December 30
10:30am: Chantel Parrish
Merry Christmas from
GROUNDED - meets in the Library at 9:00am
SPIRITUAL FORMATION #1 - meets in the Prayer Room
SPIRITUAL FORMATION #2 - meets in the Library
Both Spiritual Formation Classes meet at 10:30am
Sundays 9:00 & 10:30AM
Are you a friend of HCCN on Facebook? If not, please be our friend! We are using this tool to spread the word about what is going on in Kids Factory.
Weekly Kids Factory status updates about what your child is learning will be posted as well as reminders about upcoming events.
December 30th is the fifth Sunday of the month. Children ages 4 and up will attend the entire Family Worship Service with their parents. Nursery care will be provided for children ages birth - 3 years. Families are encouraged to choose one worship service to attend together.
Questions or concerns: Contact Bethany Williams, Kids Factory Children’s Director at 419-371-3207 or [email protected]
Merry Christmas from
I have truly enjoyed this advent season but I must confess it has been differ-
ent. Our walk through the Old Testament and our messages from the Prophet
books have emphasized the brokenness of the world and the anticipating of its
complete restoration. Life has modeled that for us as we have seen tragedy and
death both locally and as a nation. The world is not perfect has been proven,
but so has that God is at work. Over this month we have experienced at least
two people say yes to Jesus Christ and begin a relationship with Him! A taste
of heaven has touched us. Your giving of your time, talent and resources has
made this possible because individuals had a place to come and belong and got
to experience generosity by having their needs met. Thanks for giving!
SANCTUARY FLOWERS $10 each To order flowers in honor or memory of a loved one, contact Ronda at the church office (419-724-4673 or [email protected]) Open Dates: All of 2013.
Kids Factory Volunteer Schedule
TODAY, DECEMBER 23, 9:00am Service Director: Bethany Williams, Traci Lewis Sound Tech: Phil Leiser, Wyatt Thompson Checkpoint: Ronda Buchan 0-3 yrs.: Cathy Pfister, Jenni Pfister Preschool: Karen Dartt, Marcia Sneed Elementary, Non-Quizzing: Ken Finkbeiner
TODAY, DECEMBER 23, 10:30am Checkpoint: Lois Kersten Nursery/Movers: Sylvia Carter, Connie Sanderson, Jess Tingen 2-3 yrs.: Lindsay Cathers, Angela Thompson, Maverick Thompson, Hannah Culler, Barb Wilson Preschool Director, Worship & Storyteller: Traci Lewis 4/5 yrs.: Doreen Robeson Kindergarten: Amanda Robinson, Katie Pioterek Elementary Director: Roul Klag Elementary Storyteller: Erin Leiser Elementary Team Leaders: 1st Grade Girls: Natalie Northrop 1st & 2nd Grade Boys: Roul Klag 2nd Grade Girls: Dianna Yenrick 3rd Grade Girls: Amber Hawes 4th & 5th Grade Girls: Cathy Lorton 4th & 5th Grade Boys: Luke Roberts
NEXT WEEK DECEMBER 30, 9:00am Checkpoint: Rene Hamilton 0-3 yrs.: Rocco & Kim Donofrio NEXT WEEK, DECEMBER 30, 10:30am Checkpoint: Melanie Trost Nursery/Movers: Nancy Shrewsberry, Barb Petrusky 2-3 yrs.: Rocco & Kim Donofrio, Terry & Terry Mays, Chantel Parrish
December 30th is the fifth Sunday of the month. Children ages 4 and up will attend
the entire Family Worship Service with their parents. Nursery care will be provided for children ages birth - 3 years.
The mission of Hope Community Church is supported through faithful and generous giving to our ONE HOPE ministry fund. If you have not yet joined this exciting journey, we invite you to discover the joy of giving to God and seeing His Kingdom expand in your life and in our community.
Last Week 2012 Year-to-Date Actual
2012 Year-to-Date
Budget
ONE HOPE FUND $ 15,416 $ 6662,106 $ 704,672
Information for the Cross Point must be submitted IN WRITING by Noon on Thursday. Email Ronda at [email protected] or leave a note in Ronda’ s mailbox in the copy room.
Attendance 12/23/12 — 321
LOOKING AHEAD
Membership Class 9:00am Sunday, January 13. Please write “Membership” on the back of your Connection Card if you would like to take this class. The class is required before joining HCCN.
The church office will be closed December 24, December 25, December 31 and January 1
No Wednesday Night Activities (Women’s Bible Study, Teens, Caravan) on Wednesday, December 26 & January 2. Teens will not meet on January 9.
The Tuesday night Men’s Bible Study will not meet on December 25 and January 1. The study will resume at 7:00pm on January 8. All men are welcome!
Missionary Prayers Like all of us, missionaries face challenges in their work and personal lives. While we are able to post some of those as prayer requests in PML, often the issues go unspoken and thus unpub-lished. But we can be certain that forces are at work to discourage and hinder the work of these precious people who are called to missionary service. Please pray for each one who serves the Lord as a Naza-rene missionary: for discouragement to be defeated, for good working relationships with colleagues and local leaders, and for their families to sense the love and grace of Jesus daily. Pray also for those who are now retired from serving as Nazarene missionar-ies. Pray that they will be encouraged and that God will provide for every need.
Hope Community Church, a big thank you for thinking of us in tough times. The flower arrangement is beautiful and a great reminder of dad. Thank you for updating all the prayer requests as well. The prayers are what gets us through each day. The Lynn Schumaker Family.
To the People of God at Hope Community Church, thank you for hosting The Choraliers & Friends Sunday, December 2, 2012 for one of our Christmas Performances. Our theme, “Live in the Light!” was created so that we may focus on Jesus, the promised, Light of the World. It is our hope that your soul found joy and God spoke to your heart through the beauty of song. It is truly a pleasure to begin the Christmas Season lifting our voices in songs of praise! This would not be possible without our friends and supporters. Peace, Mary Ann Siefke and members of The Choraliers.
Sanctuary flowers are given by Terry Bach in memory of Isabell & Frederick Hentges and Mr. & Mrs. Bach.
