GLORIFYING GOD BY KNOWING, LIVING AND PROCLAIMING OUR HOPE IN CHRIST
9:30 a.m. Worship
11:00 a.m. Sunday School, beginning September 8th
August 25, 2019
Welcome to Hope in Christ Church! We are so glad you have joined us today. After the service, we invite you to stay for refreshments and fellowship. We will be reviewing our Safe Church Policy after the worship service this morning as well. There are various small groups that meet during the week. You are welcome to visit and find one that is right for you!
Order of Worship
How Can I Keep From Singing?
Welcome & Greeting
Call to Worship Psalm 23
Good to Me
Everlasting God
Blessed Be Your Name
Offering Kingdom Advancement Fund
As the Deer
Prayer
Scripture Psalm 5
Message When Words Are Not Enough
When Peace Like a River
Benediction
Garments of Praise
Prayer for This Week
Each week we pray for members of our church family. Suggested prayers are for their spiritual growth, opportunities to see Christ in their everyday lives, and anything else that God puts on your mind for them. This week please pray for:
- Brian & Melissa K: Abee, Brenna, John, Zachariah
- Doug & Winnie K
- Lou & Ev K
- Herm & Ali L
- Linda M
Pray for Algeria: Campaign Against the Algerian Church Continues
(August 21, 2019 christianresponse.org) Algerian Christians request prayer for the continued campaign by the authorities to close churches. On Sunday, 18 August, the churches in Akbou and Ighzer Amokrane were visited by police who informed them their buildings will be sealed in 10 days. These closures will bring the total number of sealed churches eight, seven of which are affiliated with the Protestant Church of Algeria (EPA). In addition there are at least three churches that have been ordered to cease all their activities. There are justified fears that more churches will be forced to close.
Algerian Christians urge us to pray that:
- church and EPA leaders would know the Lord’s peace, wisdom and guidance in the face of the growing pressure.
- the authorities will end their systematic campaign to close churches and limit Christians’ freedom to worship.
- churches ordered to close would soon be permitted to re-open, and that no further action will be taken against those churches still under investigation.
- the regulations governing non-Muslim worship would be amended and justly implemented, so that Christians will be able to worship freely.
- those responsible for the closure orders would know the conviction of the Holy Spirit and the forgiveness and new life offered by Jesus.
Missional Marker
The congregation of Hope in Christ Church has made the Spirit-filled decision to move forward and become a healthy missional church. This week’s Missional Marker is: Transforming Communities Through Active Compassion, Mercy and Justice Ministries
(Micah 6:8)
- We are burdened for the hurting people in our community and beyond.
- We have identifiable pathways for compassion, mercy and justice ministries to take place.
- Our people are equipped and growing in their ability to see and address the hurts and the causes of hurt in our community and beyond.
Announcements for This Week
Sunday School Teacher Sign-up: Would you be willing to teach children’s Sunday school for a 3-wk session? Or several 3-wk sessions? Please check for available dates and add your name to the list on the clipboard in the foyer. Sunday school begins August 8. Contact Diane B with any questions about teaching.
Church Picnic/Potluck: Hospitality Team is planning a church picnic/potluck for Sept. 8 at Birch Bay State Park following the morning service; however, if the weather is not suitable the potluck will be at church. This will take place of the usual 5th Sunday potluck. The state park parking pass is required, which may be purchased at the park for a fee of $10 (cash or check). Carpooling is suggested and we hope that everyone will join us.
Craft & Vendor Fair: Do you like to create crafts to sell? Once again, Hope in Christ will be hosting the annual Craft Fair. This year the event will be held on Saturday, November 2, 2019 from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. Contact the church office at 360-733-6177 to reserve your table or to obtain more information.
Family Promise: We are gearing up for our next Family Promise Week of September 15-22. There will be a short meeting following the service next week (September 1) to sign up for various ways to serve. There are opportunities for dinner prep, evening hosts, overnight hosts, and laundry volunteers. If you are unable to be there next Sunday but are willing to serve, please contact Lorraine B or Ali L.
G.E.M.S. Meetings: There will be a G.E.M.S. counselors meeting on Saturday, August 31 from 9-11 a.m. G.E.M.S. meetings for girls will be held on September 16 and 30 from 6:00-7:30 p.m.
Servants Next Sunday: September 1st
- Ushers/*Foyer: *Clair & Hildred A
- Prayer Room: Chuck D
- Cookies: Ali L, Tanya O
- Greeters: Lisa O, Joe P
- Serving Assistants: Michal, Mattea, Grace
This Week at Hope in Christ Church
TODAY
8:15 a.m. Prayer upstairs, all are welcome
9:30 a.m. Worship Service
4:30 p.m. Roberts’ Small Group
MONDAY (Office Closed)
TUESDAY (Office Hours: 8:30-3:00)
6:00 p.m. Richards’ Bible Study (in home)
6:30 p.m. Boer’s Bible Study (in home)
WEDNESDAY (Office Hours: 8:30-3:00)
11:00 a.m. Recker Cleaning Crew
7:00 p.m. Worship Planning Team
THURSDAY (Office Hours: 8:30-3:00)
6:30 a.m. Men’s Support Group – Herm Laninga (733-1415)
1:00 p.m. Bulletin Deadline
7:00 p.m. Praise Team Practice- Melissa Koning (360-870-3552)
FRIDAY (Office Hours: 8:30-3:00)
SATURDAY (Office Closed)
9:00 a.m. G.E.M.S Counselors Meeting
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