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3 McGinnis Dr. Burlington, MA 01803
Website: www.mounthope.org
Office: (781) 272-1014
Loving Christ. Transforming Lives.
Mount Hope Christian Center
March 23, 2014
“There is something else
meaningless that occurs on the earth:
righteous men who get what the
wicked deserve, and wicked men
who get what the righteous deserve.”
Ecclesiastes 8:14
This week @ Mount Hope
For up-to-date information on events, to view the full church calendar, or to give online visit our website at www.mounthope.org.
Sunday 9:00 & 10:45 a.m. 12:30 p.m. 2:00 p.m. Monday 7:00 p.m. Tuesday 7:30 p.m. Wednesday 6:30 p.m. Thursday 9:45 a.m. 7:00 p.m. Friday 12:00 p.m. 6:30 p.m. Saturday 6:00 a.m.
Rick Picariello All Church Lunch in the FLC Estrella de Jacob ~ Spanish Church The Watchmen Gathering Men’s Basketball Mid Week Ministries Adult Bible Study Estrella de Jacob ~ Spanish Church Friday’s @ Noon Prayer Student Ministries (Grades 6-12) Watchmen Men’s Prayer Meeting
03.23—03.29.14
To Our Guests: Thank you for being a part of worship at Mount Hope this morning. If it is your first time with us we would love the chance to meet you. Please take a moment to stop by the “Fresh Start” table in the hallway where we have a gift for you.
A note about the worship service:
Please help us minimize distractions during wor-ship by silencing cell phones. Parents who need to step out of the service with their child are welcome to watch the service live in Common
Grounds Café.
Scan to read the bulletin online:
Mount Hope Student Ministries (Grades 6-12) Students United for One Purpose
Questions about Student Ministries or events? Please contact Pastor Brian at [email protected] or (781) 272-1014 x.110.
Encounter exists to help middle school students encounter Christ through Biblical teaching and Godly relationships with one another. Engage exists to help High School students en-gage in relationships with Christ, the commu-nity, and the world.
Parent’s Meeting & Fine Arts Night Friday, March 28th 6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
This Friday, March 28th from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. the next parents’ meet-ing. Please join Pastor Rick and myself as we discuss the interim plan for Stu-dent Ministries at Mount Hope and continue to pray for the next person the Lord has to lead the families with youth long-term. The youth will gather in the FLC at 6:30 p.m. and join us in the sanctuary at 7:30 p.m. for the Fine Arts Night. This year for Fine Arts we have students participating in singing, photography, art, spoken word, poetry and short film. After the parent’s meeting , we will adjourn to the sanctuary to watch, listen, and read our student’s Fine Arts pieces. Please join us.
Youth Convention & Fine Arts Festival April 25-26
District Fine Arts and Convention is April 25th and 26th at Crossroads Commu-nity Cathedral in Hartford, CT. Those students who are registered should plan to meet Friday, April 25th at 6 a.m. at Mount Hope to head to Connecticut. Convention ends on Saturday at 3 p.m. and our group will return to the church between 5:30 p.m. and 6 p.m. Students will need money for lunch on Friday and Saturday.
Fridays at Noon
A Note to Parents
Children are a vital part of all we do at Mount Hope. Our goal is to create a safe, fun, high-energy environment where the truth of God's Word is communicated creatively and effectively.
Upon arriving on Sunday morning, each child must register at one of the registration tables located near the main entrances to the building (one of our Greeters at the front door will be happy to
guide you to the registration table). Each parent will be given a number to be used to reach them during the service if needed.
Children's Ministries for birth through 5 years old are offered during the entire worship service. After registering, children K through 5th grade attend the main service in the sanctuary for about the first 20 minutes of the service and are then dismissed to the Kingdom Kidz service. Dur-ing this time, parents are more than welcome to walk their children down to the Kingdom Kidz room (room 112) to meet the volunteers working with the children. Questions about Kingdom Kidz? Contact Mike King at [email protected].
“Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything
by prayer and petition with thanksgiving let your requests be known
to God.” Philippians 4:6
God moves and works when His people pray! Every Friday the sanctuary is open from 12:00 p.m.—1:00 p.m. for a time of prayer. Come for 5 minutes or come for the en-tire hour, and experience the power of being in God’s presence to-gether.
Palm Sunday - April 13th Services at 9:00 a.m. & 10:45 a.m. Join us as we worship the triumphant King.
Family Easter Egg Hunt at 12:30 p.m. Join us after the 10:45 a.m. service for an Easter Egg Hunt at 12:30 after the second service. Kids and parents welcome to attend. Over 2000 Easter Eggs will be hidden throughout the building and property. Find the Special Golden Egg and win a grand prize!
"Messiah in the Passover" - April 16th Passover Seder Meal begins in the Family Life Center at 6:30 p.m. and ends at 8:30 p.m. On the night Jesus was betrayed he shared the Passover meal with his disciples. The "Messiah in the Passover" presentation is a powerful visual message not only of Is-rael's freedom from slavery in Egypt, but of the redemp-
tion of individuals from the bondage of sin through the work of Jesus. This night will give participants a better understanding of the Passover and the Communion Table. Mid-week children's programs will also meet as usual on Wednesday, April 16th.
Good Friday Service - April 18th One hour service begins at 7:00 p.m. Join us for this powerful, sol-emn remembrance of the sacrifice Jesus made on the cross. Child-care provided from birth through Grade 2.
Resurrection Sunday - April 20th Services at 9:00 a.m. & 10:45 a.m. Come and celebrate the Risen King! After the music portion of the service children are invited to attend Kids Church. While there your children will enjoy breaking open a piñata filled with a treasure map. They will then put it together and
go on a journey to find out the real meaning of Easter (hint: It's not about a bunny or eggs).
COMMUNITY LIFE Groups designed to connect our friends and fami-lies to one another and to the larger community at Mount Hope.
Mama’s TimeOut A time for moms with kids of all ages to relax and connect Next meeting is Tuesday, April 8th at 7:00pm. Sandra Libby [email protected]
Knit Wits: Knitting Group Cathy Grafton [email protected]
On the Outside Looking In: Outdoor Group Gordon & Gloria Brown [email protected] College Connection Group For more information, contact Donna Favini at 978-505-7655 or [email protected]. Men's Fitness Group A group of men gather regularly on Monday nights to work out. For more information contact Scott Molgard at [email protected].
Women’s Fitness Group Begins this Wednesday, March 26th. Led by Linnea Molgard [email protected] Men’s Basketball Meets this Tuesday 7:30 p.m. - 10:30 p.m. Jay Titus [email protected] Volleyball Group Meets this Friday 7:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. Pastor Rick Picariello [email protected]
To learn more about Connec-tion Groups or to sign up for a group, please visit the tables in the hallway this morning! Questions about Connection Groups? Contact Marvin Thomas at [email protected].
COMMUNITY LIFE
Topical studies exploring Bible-based principles that apply to everyday life.
Thursday Morning Class “Parables of Jesus”~ Thursday Mornings at 9:45 a.m.
Taught by Paulette Toews [email protected]
Single & Parenting Class Meets the 1st and 3rd Friday each month.
Taught by Denise McClellan [email protected]
New Classes and Connection Groups Begin March 26th !
For all the details, please read the newest edition of the Community Connections Newsletter.
Visit www.mounthope.org/communitylife or
scan here.
Don’t forget to register in the hallway today!
Intentional communities who meet fre-quently to study, fellowship, and live life together. Interested in joining a group? Contact Pastor Brian at [email protected].
“And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests . . .” Ephesians 6:18
If you have a prayer request or praise report you would like to share with us, prayer cards are located in the pockets of the seat-backs in each row. The church staff and other prayer groups in the church gather weekly to pray over these cards. Please fill out the card and place it in one of the boxes located in the back of the sanctuary. In addition, you may leave a mes-sage on the Prayer Line voicemail box 781- 272-1014 x.182.
Join a prayer group! For men: Saturdays @ 6:00 a.m. in the Sanctuary For Everyone: Fridays from Noon to 1 p.m.
The Watchmen Gathering
Two Important Events for the Men of Mount Hope: 1. On Wednesday, March 19th at 6:30 p.m. the men who have been a
part of the “Honor Begins at Home” class will sign a Resolution to-gether during the RECHARGE service. All are encouraged to come and support these men as they take steps to become better husbands, fathers, and leaders in Christ.
2. On Monday, March 24th from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. all men are invited to
gather in Common Grounds café for an evening of sharing and fellow-ship. Each Monday following the café will be open for men to gather. There is no agenda to these nights other than to enjoy great conver-sation, and to gather men who love God together at the start of the week for encouragement and support. For more information pick up an invitation at the Connections Center, or contact Joe Habelow at (617) 710-6760.
MHCC Pasta Lunch in the FLC!
It’s time for a good old fashioned church get-together. TODAY after the 2nd service, everyone is in-vited for a time of fellowship and great food in the Family Life Cen-ter. Please join us!
Water Baptism Classes
Baptism in water is a step of obedi-ence Jesus asks each of his followers to take. If you are interested in learning more about baptism or would like to be baptized in water, classes will be held on Wednesday, March 26th, April 2nd and 9th at 6:30 p.m. Please sign up at the Con-nections Center. If you have any questions regarding water baptism at
Mount Hope, please contact Pastor Brian at [email protected].
MHCC 2014 Telephone Directory
How can you stay in touch with the Mount Hope community? By taking a complementary copy of the Mount Hope Church Directory. Available now at the Connections Center.
Common Grounds Café is open every Sunday morning from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Make sure to stop by for tasty food, good drinks, and great conversation. If you need to step out of the service for any
reason, the service is broadcast in Common Grounds. Please feel free to watch the service there.
Mount Hope Christian School welcomes children from Preschool (Age 2.9 and up) – 5th Grade, into a top rated academic program built upon Christian beliefs. We concentrate on educating the whole child: academically, socially, physically, emotionally, and most important, spiritually. Our mission is to graduate godly young men and women of character, vision, and service. Please come tour our school! Call (781) 272 – 1014 ext. 3 or visit www.mounthopeschool.org for more information.
Mount Hope Christian School
On Sunday mornings, should the need arise a safety team member is on duty to assist you. If you need to speak with the safety person on duty, the safety desk is located in the hallway towards the East entrance.
In Case You are in Need of Help Outside of our Church Office Hours . . . In the event of hospitalization, a death in the family, or another emergency during the week, please contact the church office at 781-272-1014 to speak with a pastor. If the call occurs outside of the church office hours, please call the Pastoral Care Line at 781-272-1014 x.195. Leave a message and a pastor will return your call.
Mount Hope Christian School has been a flurry of fun activities as spring begins. Our
1st Annual Carnival was a huge success. Thank you all for coming! Our fourth and
fifth grade students were chosen to appear on Channel 5 WAKE-UP CALL to promote
the event. As a St. Patrick’s Day treat, one of our fourth grade students performed an
Irish Step Dance for our preschool classes. Also, last week we held an Open House
and a Step Up night for current students to meet their teachers for next year. On
Friday, we had our Character Day Parade, where our elementary students dressed up
as their favorite book character. This upcoming week the preschool gets a much-
loved visit from Curious Creatures, and our school Box Top competition ends. We will
still continue to collect Box Tops at the reception desk through the end of year.
Speaker: Rick Picariello Series: Life Under the Sun and Life Under the Son Title: Why Don’t People Get What They Deserve? Scripture: Ecclesiastes 8:14
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Sermon Notes 03.23.14
Leadership @ Mount Hope
Rick Picariello Senior Pastor [email protected] Brian Krogh Senior Associate Pastor [email protected] Elaine Driscoll Director of Children’s Ministry Church & School [email protected] Mike & Ashley King Children’s Ministry [email protected] Mary Basler Office Administrator [email protected]
Jason Thomas Worship Leader [email protected]
Vision Statement To build a growing multi-cultural Christian com-
munity of all ages in the North West Boston area
with facilities designed to serve the needs of its
people. We will transform our region with
something far more important than religion – a
living relationship with Jesus Christ.
What are your children learning this morning?
Kingdom Kidz Preschool - 5th Grade
Prodigal Son
1 John 1:9
Grapple Middle School Students 6-8th Grade
10:45 Service Only
Today your student grappled with this question . . .
Why isn’t “being good” good
enough? (Good works are not enough)
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