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the good news Hope Presbyterian Church
September News 2013 The Mission of Hope Church is to love and serve Jesus Christ,
one another, and our neighbors. September 1, 2013
Volume 16, Issue 7
A PASTORAL WORD By: Reverend Laura C. Kelsey
Dear Hope family and friends, Whenever I think about September, I see myself beginning a new school year with new school clothes, new books and a brand new slate for the gradebook is clean and I have a fresh start. These are some of my favorite memories and I have to admit that around this time of year I miss the familiar smell of new books and think nostalgically back to those days of yesteryear. Today is no different, but I also tend to dream about what this year will look like at Hope. What do we as a church need to focus upon and study? How is God nudging us, guiding us, and stretching us as a church and as individuals? How is God preparing us for folks to come and be with us as we serve the Lord together? How are we being melded and molded by the hands of the Almighty? Hope has been working on those questions for some time and we seek to use every opportunity that the Lord presents to celebrate our Savior Jesus Christ and discern how we are being called to love and serve. One of the highlights of our year thus far was the Back to School Bash where we handed out 105 school supply goody bags and other various school supplies and 19 backpacks fully stocked at the event. 15 stocked backpacks and school supplies were also delivered to Belcher Elementary. The Bash wasn’t exactly what I expected. I thought folks would come get a goody bag and hang out and have fun together. Those who needed a backpack were to call ahead and we had one waiting for them. However, most of those who came had genuine need and we chose to raffle off stocked backpacks to those in attendance. People stayed and waited through the raffling, live music, games and until the s’mores together. We had a wonderful opportunity to talk with folks, invite them to worship and begin the formation of relationship together. It was a good day! We really had a chance to talk, really talk with folks.
We even had one of the attendees drive home and get charcoal to help get our fire going better. God was greatly working amongst us and we were blessed. I am very proud of all the ways folks are listening to God in their lives and reaching out in the name of Jesus Christ. I am also very excited about our fall programming and special events. We have Sunday School Start-Up (Sept. 8th @ 9 AM), Back to Church Sunday and Brunch (Worship @ 10:15 AM and 5:30 PM and Brunch following the morning worship service), the 30 Day Challenge (Sept. 15 – Oct. 20th) and the Hope Musical Benefit (Sept. 29th @ 7PM) to benefit the mission and ministry needs of Hope. These are just the beginning with more events scheduled for October, November and December. There are so many ways to have fun together, worship Jesus Christ and be Christ’s Church in the world. I am so thankful for all the ways each person works to proclaim Christ in their lives. Please consider how God is calling you to serve the Lord and learn more about our Lord Jesus. Starting in September, the Session of Hope and their spouses will begin a monthly time of prayer and Bible study. We will use the book, The Story, which has the main Biblical Stories of the Bible and gathers these stories into 31 Chapters. The Session will study a chapter a month as we study the Scriptures in a deeper way. If you are interested in participating in a similar study and prayer time but are not currently on Session, please let me know and if enough folks are interested may add such a study to our Hope Calendar. Let each of us use this month of September as a time to reflect on God’s call upon our lives as we serve the Lord together. May you always be strengthened in your life and lift up God’s name wherever you go and to whomever you meet. Many Blessings upon you all! The Rev. Laura C. Kelsey, Pastor
Volume 16, Issue 7
September Worship Schedule September 1, 2013 15th Sunday after Pentecost – Worship @ 10:15 AM Scripture: Psalm 81:1-16, Hebrews 13:1-16 Message: “Honey from the Rock” Special Focus: Favorite Hymn/Song Countdown - #2 Holy Communion September 8, 2013 16th Sunday after Pentecost – Worship @ 10:15 AM Scripture: Philemon 1:1-21 Message: “Welcome Home” Special Focus: Rally Day/Sunday School Start Up Sunday Teacher Dedication Sunday Favorite Hymn/Song Countdown - #1
September 15, 2013 17th Sunday after Pentecost – Worship @ 10:15 AM Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20, 2 Corinthians 5:14-21 Message: “What Difference Does Christ Make?” Special Focus: Back to Church Sunday Challenge Sunday 30 Day Challenge Begins AWAKENING HOPE – Worship @ 5:30 PM Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16 Message: “Being Salt”
September 22, 2013 18th Sunday after Pentecost Scripture: TBA Message: TBA Special Focus: 30 Day Challenge: Week 1 September 29, 2013 19th Sunday after Pentecost Scripture: TBA Message: TBA Special Focus: 30 Day Challenge: Week 2 HOPE MUSICAL BENEFIT @ 7 PM
Presbyterian Women
Janice Catron invites us to explore Exodus and Deuteronomy with her and see together the promise of what our relationship with God can be and the realities of what that relationship often becomes. It is God our Redeemer who, by grace, gives us the power to help ourselves and others live into the fullness God intends for us, and to move forward as people who have been set free.
PW All Circle Meeting is scheduled for September 7th at 10 AM in Hambley Hall, brunch will be provided for you.
Awakening Hope 3rd Sundays at 5:30 p.m.
In October we will be Launching Weekly Evening Worship, beginning
October 6th, at 5:30pm.
Hope Church has just begun a new Alternative Worship Gathering that provides an easy-going, uplifting, come-as-you are worship experience. Those worshipping at Awakening Hope find it to be a truly multi-sensory experience that includes an “open space” time for reflection and hands-on ways to connect with God. Our music is led by the Hope Band as we enjoy newer Christian music and updated hymns. We hope you will come and try Awakening Hope and worship our Amazing God with us!
The Good News
September Birthdays and Anniversaries
9/2 Tim Larance 9/21 Moe DeGood Peggy & Elias Nunez 9/22 Beth Dahlvik 9/4 Paul & Eleanor Pinkerton 9/24 Carol Hallstein 9/7 Lee & LaRae Weaver 9/25 Lynn Peggs Nunez 9/10 Barb Greiner 9/26 Samuel Blanding Rob & Karen Stevens Sean Blanding 9/14 Mason Riddle Kristen Parketr Dean & Linda Thompson Sue Morrill 9/16 James Stevens 9/27 Chris Howard 9/19 Fred Doseck 9/29 Jenny Blais 9/20 Scott & Lisa Boing Derek Boing Brie Redfield
Upcoming Fellowship Events
PERKINS DINNERS — 5:30 PM on the First Saturday of each month for fellowship at the Perkins Restaurant on Gulf to Bay. Hope also enjoys a 20% contribution from Perkins on receipts turned in by the Fellowship Ministry during the month.
MEN’S BREAKFAST — Each month the Men of Hope Presbyterian meet for Breakfast, Bible Study and Fellowship and are joined by the Men of Mount Moriah Missionary Baptist every other month. The Men of Hope look forward to this time together at 9 AM on the 2nd Saturday. See Bob Stevens with any questions you may have.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT DINNERS — The Wednesday Night Alive Staff have been given August off, to recharge and recoup. Have a great summer and see you back on Wednesday evenings on September 4th! See you then!
PROGRESSIVE NON-DINNER — Get ready for the Annual Progressive Non-Dinner on September 21st. We will be doing our usual of enjoying appetizers and desserts at two different Hope Family Homes… Get excited!!!!
FINANCIAL UPDATE As of July 2013
June July Year to Date
Income and Transfers $14,196.28 $9,396.26 $94,958.53
Expenses $12,794.98 $13,541.21 $104,332.46
Total $ 1,401.30 $(4,144.95) $(9,373.93)
57% of pledges completed as of July 2013
Sunday School for All Ages returns to its Fall Schedule
on September 8th at 9:00 am Children’s and Youth Sunday School Ages 3—12th Grade are set to begin on Rally Day, Sept. 8th. Children and Youth will enjoy a Bible-based curriculum designed to meet their age-appropriate needs and have lots of fun along the way. While our children are learning about Jesus, Hope Adults are also learning through two Bible Classes: Wired Word Led by: Martha Huntley, Bob Stevens Wired Word uses the Bible and Current Events to discuss how our faith and our life in this world are tied together. A fun study for the believer engaged in questions of faith as they live in the world. Bible Baffle Led by: Mark Abdo Some wonder if Hope folks are always set out to have fun? They are! The Coffee Pot Class (as Pastor Laura calls them because they meet in the room closest to the coffee pots) are using the game Bible Baffle to engage with the texts they may not know as well as they answer questions of faith. Come and take part in learning about God and asking questions together.
Volume 16, Issue 7
The Hope Church Website has been redesigned! Check us out again!
http://hopefamily.com
Funds Development Update The Funds Development Taskforce and the Session of
Hope would like the thank the congregation for their continued support & help.
Save the date for the following upcoming events:
September 29 @ 7PM—Hope Musical Benefit November 2— Clearwater Hope Fest & Food Truck Rally with Arts & C r a f t Ve n d o r s & F e l l o w s h i p S i l e n t Auction January 25th— We will be
holding a Rummage Sale-Trunk Sale. We will start collecting here at Hope on January 2nd!
Both K.F.C. & C.S.I.A. Kick-off in September (CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS) KIDS FOR CHRIST (K.F.C.) & W.N.A.
Join us for a great time! We meet 2nd & 4th Sundays following Worship from noon until 2pm. Starting September 8th! We eat lunch, do fun activities, crafts, etc, all while strengthening our relationship and knowledge of Christ. Also join us for Wednesday Night Alive Kids Program from 6:30 to 7pm with the Children’s Rejoice Choir following from 7:00 - 7:30 p.m. These programs are for elementary aged kids 1st grade—5th. Bring a friend and come have fun!
(YOUTH GROUP PROGRAM) CHRISTIAN STUDENTS IN ACTION (C.S.I.A.) This is our fun program for 6th grade—12th grade youth! We meet 1st & 3rd Sundays from 4:00 pm to 5:30pm. Starting on September 15th! The youth will have the option to join us afterwards at Hope’s new Awakening Hope Alternative Worship Gathering that begins at 5:30pm. This year we are going to be continuing to have a fun time together while working on our relationship with Christ, as well as continuing our movie nights, working on outreach and mission work! Bring a friend or two with us and don’t miss out on the fun time!
Questions? Talk to Mrs. Lyndsay or contact the office. We would love to have you here with us!
Outreach Update Sept. 15th — Back to Church Sunday
Sept 15—Oct. 20th — 30 Day Challenge
Volume 16, Issue 6
Back to School Bash Update Thank you to everyone who helped with and participated in the Back to School Bash!!! We gave out a total of 115 School Supply Goody Bags, 19 Backpacks at the event,
and another 15 were given to Belcher Elementary!
Wednesday Night Alive is Back in September
Each Wednesday during September through May we gather for dinner and prayer prior to the evening activities. Our children’s education time is split between study/class time and choir.
First timers receive a free dinner. Others are asked to make a $4 donation on Non-Potluck weeks for the cost of the meal or $12 a month. First Wednesday of each month is traditionally a potluck dinner.
The schedule is as follows: 5:45 p.m. Dinner 6:30 p.m. Bible Study (Adults) and Bible Study and Activities (Children and Youth) 7:00 p.m. Rejoice Children’s Choir Practice 7:30 p.m. Activities Conclude (Rejoice concludes at 7:35 p.m.)
WNA Adult Study September 4th—Praise & Worship for our kickoff! September 11th—Nooma—Led by Tim Larance September 18th—30 Day Challenge—Rev. Kelsey September 25th—30 Day Challenge—Rev. Kelsey September and October Potluck nights will also be Hope Cookbook Recipe Round-Up nights. Please bring a Dish to Pass that will feed 8-12 people on September 4th and October 2nd. Funds Development would appreciate folks bringing recipes that could be part of the cookbook if able along with that dish’s recipe card.
Thank you to all who will be joining us for WNA and the Recipe Round-Up potlucks coming up. The Next Potluck Dinner for the Cookbook will be August 18th after Sunday worship.
Men of Hope Study Opportunities Men of Hope Monday Night Study @ 7 PM
Men of Hope Breakfast (with breakfast, fellowship and study) — 2nd Saturday @ 9 p.m.
CHALLENGE SUNDAY Each 3rd Sunday of the month has been named Challenge Sunday in order to remind each of us of the Session’s action to encourage extra-mile giving each month.
To meet our extra budget needs, in January the Session asked attendees if able to increase their giving by $3.50 each week or approximately $14 a month.
Please consider this Challenge that greatly helps meet Hope’s ministry and mission needs.
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The Good News
Volume 16, Issue 7
JOIN US NOVEMBER 2ND FROM 10AM-2PM FOR OUR
FIRST EVER ARTS & CRAFT FESTIVAL!
We will have our Annual Silent Auction, and some of your favorite food trucks back for another Mini Food Truck Rally! If you know someone interested in being a craft vendor, or donating craft items for the Hope Craft Table, please have them contact the office. MARK YOUR CALENDAR, invite your friends, you won’t want to miss this!
HOPE
FEST 2013
The Good News
Church music is a wonderful way to combine two of the most important things to people like you and me - faith in God and love of God's gift of music. Isn't it time you joined one of the choirs???
Come join a choir this fall and enjoy sharing beautiful messages and music as we give honor, praise and glory to our Creator, Lord and Savior! There's an opportunity for you:
Nursing Home Ministry The 2nd and 4th Sunday of every month sing favorite hymns with residents of Tierra Pines Nursing Home off Ulmerton Road in Largo, 2:30 - 3:30 in the cafeteria.. All are welcome, any age!
Never have to say again "We never sing my favorite hymns any more"!!
Handbell Choir (Adults all ages! Yes, YOU!)
Tuesday's 7:00-8:00 pm
Rejoice Choir (1st thru 5th grades)
* Kick Off Wed., Sept. 4th at 7:00 - 7:30 pm in Choir Room (this follows the younger youth program held in Room 2 from 6:30 - 7:00 pm)
Worship Choir - begins Sept. 4th
(Adults of all ages & middle & high school youth!)
7:45 - 9:00 pm in Sanctuary
Worship Choir sings every Sunday in Worship; meet in the Choir Room Sunday mornings @ 10:00 a.m. to warm up.
Play an Instrument, Dance or Sing?
Share your gift of song in Worship! Contact Marlene Abdo @ 461-4495.
Worship Song Leaders Wanted!! Be part of a team to help lead the congregation in singing hymns - see Marlene Abdo for details or call @ 461-4495.
Calendar for Worship:
9/01/13: Jeremy Kelsey
9/08/13: Worship Choir
9/15/13: Worship Choir
9/22/13: Worship Choir
9/29/13: Worship Choir & Rejoice
We're looking for new folks to ring this season - no experience necessary; ringers not required to read music, color coding system used for ease and versa lity! YOU
can do it, yes you can! And it's fun!!! Come check it out!
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Hope Presbyterian Church 1698 S. Belcher Rd.
Clearwater, FL 33764
www.hopefamily.com
Office Hours
Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri.:
10:00a.m.—1:45p.m.
Wed. 10:00-12:30p.m.
Phone: 727-531-3200 Fax: 727-535-1200
E-mail: [email protected]
Rev. Laura C. Kelsey, Pastor
Adult Sunday School 9a.m.
Worship 10:15 a.m.
Pastoral emergency (727) 748-2691
GOOD NEWS OF HOPE August News 2013
Deadline: 20th of each month
The Mission of Hope Church is to love and serve Jesus Christ, one another, and our neighbors.
back to church sunday & brunch
Join us after Worship on September 15th for $5/ person, we will have an awesome brunch with Egg Casserole, Biscuits & Gravy, Fruit, Coffee, Muffins,
etc. Guests and 1st timers eat for free! Bring a friend and tell them Brunch is on us!!!
Hope Musical Benefit September 29th, 7pm
Join us for a fun night of fellowship, awesome music
(both contemporary and well-known favorites)
& good company!
All Donations collected at the event will benefit the Mission and Ministry of Hope and will help fund needs identified in
our 2013 Budget.
