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December 30, 2012
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 HAS CONCLUDED
Please remember to pick up your Christmas cards from the tables in the foyer. The following families have cards left on the tables: Diana Anderson; Bev Andrews; Nate & Nikki Avery; Betty Barnes; Jeff & Julie Billings; Cheryl Brewer; Nicole Bundy; Matt & Mandie Casey; Sam & Doris Clay; J.D. Cooper; John & Angela Crawford; Jeff & Karen Culler; Karen Dartt; Christine Dayton; Rocco & Kim Donofrio; Jeff & Angie Finney; Nathan & Crystal Giles; Tina Goralske; Jen Hansen; Brian Hansen; Billy & Nichole Hayes; Trish Heilman; Dave & Cindy Herrera; Glenn & Sherry Hill; Rebecca Ingram; Kim Kamelesky; Lois Kersten; Gene & Bonnie Krum; Glenn & Doris Levy; Cathy Lorton; John & Joy McQueary; Bob & Betty Metz; Roxie Mlynek; John Peart; Michelle Quilter; Ethan & Joanna Remely; Ron & Fonda Robinson; Doug & Betty Roesler; Jim & Judy Sanderson; Chet & Nancy Shrewsberry; Jason & Kelly Siefke; Grace Smith; Jeff & Merry Taylor; Floyd Tefft; Angela Thompson; Chuck & Diane Thorn; Ray & Chris Vogeli; Scott & Barb Wilson
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. The following cards for the families listed below cannot be delivered by the teens: Bill & Terri Boros, Cornell, Guisinger, Jackson, Pottker, Rogowski, Schlabach, Trim, Wilbur
All contributions
must be received
by Sunday, December 30.
Questions?
Contact Brenda Northrop
at 419-724-4673
Volunteer of the Week
Lois Kersten Area of ministry where you serve: Nursery and Check Point
Why you serve/volunteer: I remember what it’s like to have small children and struggle in church with little ones. I love to
hold the kids and want to help young families how I was helped when I had little ones. And honestly, I love babies!
Personal Information/Hobbies/Interests: Riding my motorcycle, scrapbooking, crocheting, cross-stitching, sewing, gardening.
Hometown: Genoa
Favorite Bible verse: “This is the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it.” Psalm 118:24
How long have you been attending Hope: 3 years
Tell us about your family: Son, Michael; daughter, Laura; 3 grandchildren Alayna, Ava and Bradan; dog Daisy.
Greatest piece of wisdom: Love and forgive.
Favorite candy bar: Snickers
Anything else? I love the Hope family. I feel so at home here.
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.
Changes to the weekly bulletin “Cross Point”
A new format of the Cross Point will be utilized January 13, 20 & 27.
Prayer requests and generosity statements
will still be a part of the Cross Point.
During those three weeks we will ask you to submit the most helpful types of information
for you to receive each week in the Cross Point.
Men’s Bible Study 7:00pm, Tuesday nights in the Library. Not meeting on January 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 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 10:30am: Chantel Parrish
Next Week, January 6
10:30am: Chloe Adams-Arman, Emily Arman, Jordan Dombrowsky, Mariah Dombrowsky, Brandon Hayes, Chanlor Hayes, Madeline Sneed, Nick Strahl
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.
Questions or concerns: Contact Bethany Williams, Kids Factory Children’s Director at 419-371-3207 or [email protected].
Twas the day after Christmas, and all through the church house, not a creature was stirring, not even the church mouse. The white fallen snow was the first of the season, the end of the world, Blizzard Bill had just reasoned. The wind how it blew, the roads how icy, I wondered aloud, “Am I the only one crazy enough to be out in this stuff?” (Sorry, back to the poem.) So on I did drive, past the school and the park, arrived at the church, and low, it was dark. As I opened the door, the rush of wind whistled ‘round, with a slam it was over, and silence abound. I thought to myself, how sad and dreary, the church it was still, its life seemed weary. For a moment, I stood in the darkness with grief and fear; wondering where is the church, why is it not here? Then softly, God spoke. The Church it is not missing, or tired and worn, it is alive and vibrant, serving those lost and forlorn. It is shining the light of Jesus, in neighborhoods, workplaces and streets, Bringing hope to the hopeless, and My love to whomever they meet. The Church is not this building, it is not this place, The Church is the people, who generously give, and walk in My grace. In an instant, my spirit was quickened, And I thanked God for reminding me of our purpose, and mission. To Be and Bring Hope, that is our call, May each of us do our part, God bless us all.
WELCOME CORNER 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 30, 9:00am Checkpoint: Rene Hamilton 0-3 yrs.: Rocco & Kim Donofrio
TODAY, 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.
NEXT WEEK JANUARY 6, 9:00am Service Director: Bethany Williams, Traci Lewis Sound Teach: George Hazel Checkpoint: Ronda Buchan 0-3 yrs.: Cathy Pfister, Lindsay Cathers Preschool: Karen Dartt, Marcia Sneed Elementary, Non-Quizzing: Ken Finkbeiner
NEXT WEEK, JANUARY 6, 10:30am Service Coordinator: Chris Langford Checkpoint: Brenda Northrop Nursery/Movers: Jeana Sutphin-Gernert, Nikki Avery, Connie Sheahan, Emily Arman 2-3 yrs.: Anna Roberts, Nate Avery, Mariah Dombrowsky, Chloe Adams-Arman Preschool Director & Storyteller: Traci Lewis 4/5 yrs.: Connie Sanderson, Madeline Sneed Kindergarten: Betsey Langford, Jordan Dombrowsky Elementary Director: Bethany Williams Elementary Storyteller: Bethany Williams Elementary Team Leaders: 1st Grade Girls: Brandy Schultz 1st & 2nd Grade Boys: Sherry Hill, Brandon Hayes 2nd Grade Girls: Tammy Strahl, Nick Strahl 3rd Grade Girls: Maliesha Gillespie 4th & 5th Grade Girls: Evelyn Avery 3rd - 5th Grade Boys: Brian Hansen, Chanlor Hayes
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 $ 10,125 $ 672,231 $ 719,507
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 — 337
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 31 and January 1
No Wednesday Night Activities (Women’s Bible Study, Teens, Caravan) on Wednesday, January 2. Teens will not meet on January 9.
The Tuesday night Men’s Bible Study will not meet on January 1. The study will resume at 7:00pm on January 8. All men are welcome!
Global Ministry Prayer Requests
Pray for Pastor Augus, a Nazarene youth minister serving in Papua New Guinea. He was the driver of a vehicle that struck a child. The child suffered major injuries but will recover. Due to tribal protocols, those responsible for an accident such as this can suffer extreme consequences such as payback assaults and killings. Please be in prayer for the child that was injured, that he recovers fully. Pray for Pastor Augus and all involved in the customary compensation process, that it is resolved peacefully.
Pray for all those who were in the path of Cyclone Evan that roared through Samoa, Tonga, and Fiji as they clean up and return to life as normal as soon as possible.
Thank you so much for all your prayers and support. You all are truly a blessing. Jim & Judy Sanderson and the family of Frasier “Bean” Burt.
Happy New Year
from
Kids Factory!
