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Weekend of February 7 & February 8, 2015
Greeters
5:25 Sanctuary
8:00 Chapel
9:30 Chapel
9:30 Sanctuary
10:55 Sanctuary
Kevin Cetroni & Bruce Fratanduano
Steve Carr
Glenn Mull
Rosemary Malnofski
Bill McKee
Acolytes
Paige Smoyer
Kathryn Pirhalla
Seth Brantzeg
Nicky Burke
We hope that you enjoy worshiping with us here today and will
experience God’s love to be real in song, fellowship and word.
Hopewell United Methodist Church
852 Hopewell Road, Downingtown, PA 19335
(610) 269-1545 Fax. No. (610) 269-3355
Email - Hopewell@hopewellumc.org Website - www.Hopewellumc.org
COFFEE AND FELLOWSHIP
Join us in the Family Life Center (downstairs) for coffee, refreshments and lots of conversation between
worship hours. Meet the people who worship with you, greet old friends, and make new ones. Coffee
hour is for all ages - snacks for children will be offered as well.
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PRAYER NEWS
Circle of Concern
New
Pat Barringer and family
Ray Carr and family
Ed Donnon
Helen (Steve Carr’s mom)
Yvonne (Donna Hepner’s mom)
- grieving the death of her mother
- grieving the death of his father
- recovering at home following hospitalization
- recovering at home following testing
- prayers for relief from severe back pain
Ongoing
Mary Barringer
Andy Ruszkay
- prayers for healing following back surgery
- continued prayers
To our Hopewell Family,
Thank you for cards and prayers during this time of grief and sorrow due to the death of our
beloved son, Michael. It has been comforting to know we are being kept in thought and prayer.
In God we trust,
The Dawson Family,
Connie, Mike, Heidi Jo and Rachel Ann
This Week’s Prayer Calendar:
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday -
Hopewell Boy Scout Troop 8
Young Adults of our congregation
Those who grieve
Efforts to educate, treat and prevent Ebola in Africa
Those living in poverty
Intergenerational Retreat - leaders and participants
Thanksgiving for the love of God, of family and of friends
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HOPEWELL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
WORSHIP SCHEDULE
5:25/10:55 Contemporary Services
“When Satan Has
All My Energy”
Genesis 3;11, II Samuel 6:22,
Hebrews 12:2
Pat Welch, Speaker
Pat has been a member of
Hopewell UMC since 2008 and is a
trained Christ Servant Minister.
This Weekend
Saturday, February 7
5:25 Contemporary - Sanctuary
Sunday, February 8
8:00 Traditional - Chapel (Qumran)
9:30 Traditional - Chapel (Qumran)
Traditional Services
“Live Jesus...Speak Jesus”
Philippians 1:12-30a
Pastor Dan, Speaker
9:30 Contemporary - Sanctuary
10:55 Contemporary - Sanctuary
9:30 Contemporary Service
“Boy Scout Sunday”
Next Weekend
All Services
“Come Today and Be Cured”
Luke 13:10-17
Pastor Steve, Speaker
Saturday, February 14
5:25 Contemporary - Sanctuary
Sunday, February 15
8:00 Traditional - Chapel (Qumran)
Pastor Steve will offer a message of
hope and healing at all worship
services. Do you know someone
who is in need of healing of body,
mind, or spirit?...
“Come Today and Be Cured”
9:30 Traditional - Chapel (Qumran)
9:30 Contemporary - Sanctuary
10:55 Contemporary - Sanctuary
Ash Wednesday Worship
Join us Wednesday, February 18th at 7:15 pm in the Sanctuary
for the imposition of ashes
Speaker, Pastor Amy
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Hopewell Weekly Calendar for February 8 through February 15, 2015
Sunday, February 8
8:00 AM
Traditional Worship in Qumran
9:30 AM
Traditional Worship in Qumran, Contemporary Worship in Sanctuary, Sunday School, IGR Soup Lunch
10:55 AM Contemporary Worship in Sanctuary, Junior Church/Nursery, Adult Bible Study
12:00 PM
Lenten Study Facilitators Training, South Africa Planning Team, The Well Team
2:00 PM
Men’s Basketball, CR Leadership Team
4:00 & 4:30 PM
Youth Praise Teams
4:45 PM
Youth Bell Choir
6:00 PM
Children’s Choirs & Fellowship
6:30 PM
Disciple I, Youth and Parent Mission Commitment Service
Monday, February 9
9:00 AM and 12:30 PM Hopewell Christian Preschool
6:00 PM
Creative Arts
6:30 PM
Disciple I Fast Track, Young Adults, Finance Team
7:00 PM
Cub Scout Pack 9, Welcoming Team
Tuesday, February 10
9:00 AM and 12:30 PM Hopewell Christian Preschool
9:15 AM
Tuesday Morning Moms Group
9:30 AM
Disciple I
1:00 PM
Staff Meeting
4:00 PM
Art Therapy Support Group
6:00 PM
Celebrate Recovery
7:00 PM
DACSL Basketball, Cub Scout Pack 8
Wednesday, February 11
9:00 AM and 12:30 PM Hopewell Christian Preschool
7:00 PM
Praise Team, Youth Council, Beyond the Walls Team, Troop 8
Thursday, February 12
8:30 AM
NIA
9:00 AM
Hopewell Christian Preschool
9:30 AM
Women’s Bible Study
1:00 PM
Disciple II
5:30 PM
Upward Basketball Practice
6:00 PM
CR Step Group
6:15 PM
Wesley Ringers
7:30 PM
Chancel Choir
Friday, February 13
6:30 AM
Men of Faith
5:30 PM
Upward Basketball Practice
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Saturday, February 14
8:30 AM
Upward Basketball, Men’s Discussion Group
5:00 PM
Parents Night Out
5:25 PM
Contemporary Worship
Sunday, February 15
8:00 AM
Traditional Worship in Qumran
9:30 AM
Traditional Worship in Qumran, Contemporary Worship in Sanctuary, Sunday School
10:55 AM Contemporary Worship in Sanctuary, Junior Church/Nursery, Adult Bible Study
12:00 PM
Coffee with the Pastor
2:00 PM
Men’s Basketball
4:00 PM
30 Hour Famine Kick-off
4:30 PM
Youth Praise Teams
4:45 PM
Youth Bell Choir
6:00 PM
Children’s Choirs & Fellowship, Sunday Night Youth Fellowship, Crocheting Group
6:30 PM
Disciple I
Inter-Generational Retreat Because of receipts from Soup Lunches and a very generous donation
from Hopewell, we will once again be able to offer a 50% discount off of the Black Rock fee. Please stop
by the IGR sign up table in the FLC to get details on attending the retreat scheduled for February 13_15.
IGR Details: Amy Banka will be the adult leader with a theme of Faithbooking: Remembering Your
Story, based on Deuteronomy 4:9. Across the generations, we will explore the ways in which our faith
stories connect with each other and with God's story as revealed in scripture. Join us as we remember and
celebrate deeper memories of God's presence throughout our lives.
Weekend Rates – NOTE – Discount of 50% has been taken off of the Black Rock fee. Rate includes 5
meals, and 2 nights stay at the Maranatha Lodge;
$132/per adult/single occupancy
$107/per adult/double occupancy
$ 97/per adult/triple or quad occupancy
$ 47/per child 5 – 12 years in room with adult
$0/child under 5
Please call Sandy and Bill Bradley at 484-467-1675 with any questions.
Conference Council At the Annual Conference session in 2012, Pastor Steve was elected to a fouryear term on the Conference Council on Finance and Administration. This team works with Conference
Treasurer Peter Dinofia to set the budget each year, and to provide oversight of all financial matters
within the Eastern PA Conference. These are not easy times for the Church. Pray for your pastor and for
the entire team as it seeks God’s will in being good stewards of EPA resources and (at the same time)
trying to provide generous resources to empower local churches and serve the community. The CCF&A
will meet in Valley Forge, Thursday, February 12th from 4 until 6:30pm.
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United Methodist Women’s News We will be collecting new clothing for our
Spring Ingathering on April 18th. We need new clothing for women, men,
children and babies. Please put any clothing in our UMW box at the Donation
Station!
Socks for our Savior Last call for your warm feet gifts. It would be great to see
the “winter sock tree” totally covered! All foot warmers will go to the men, women,
and children's shelters in Coatesville. Can You Help? “...Truly I tell you, just as you
did it to one of the least of these who are members of my family, you did it to me.”
(Matthew 25:40)
The Hopewell Good Works team has an opportunity for service on Saturday Feb 14th. The
Good Works mission is to provide warmer, safer and drier housing to residents of Chester County; and to
share God's love with them. We will be working with Krissy and the girls in Honey Brook. We meet at
8:15 at the Good Works warehouse in Coatesville. If you would like to join later at the house, please
reach out to me for the address of Krissy's home. We welcome you to this opportunity. We meet the second Saturday of every month. The next work day is March 14th. Remember Easter is April 5th and these
are the last two work days before confirmation. Please contact Mary Ann Fisher at 610-299-6383 or Deb
Boyd at boyd@hopewellumc.org if you need additional information or have any questions.
Baked Potato Bowl Game Wrap-up I thank God for all the “potatoheads” who “stepped up to
the table” and made this fundraiser a great success. $1,200.00 was generously donated and $600.00 will
go to the Honey Brook Food Pantry and $600.00 will go to the Downingtown Lord’s Pantry. Thank you
for being involved in something really super. This is what happens when we work as a team - aka - as the
Body of Christ. Hallelujah!! Sincerely, Mrs. Potatohead, Matthew 25:40.
Pastors’ Study Group One of Pastor Steve’s ongoing commitments is his participation in a Study Group with clergy from around the Conference who read a contemporary
book each month, and then meet on a Thursday morning to discuss its content and application. Pastors included in this group are: the Senior Pastors at New Hanover UMC, West
Lawn UMC, Grove UMC, Annville UMC and Exton UMC; and four recently retired clergy.
This coming Thursday morning at Innabah, the group will meet to discuss Killing Jesus by
Bill O’Reilly and Martin Dugard, a review of the political and historical events that made
Jesus’ death inevitable - and changed the world forever.
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Bower Chapel Renovation Project - An Exciting Update
With the refurbishment of the organ for the Bower Chapel nearing completion,
the renovation of the chancel area continues in preparation for the installation
of the organ by Patrick Murphy Co. This included electrical updates as well as
repainting the chancel area and preparing the floor for the installation of the
new hardwood flooring The anticipated date of the organ installation is the
week of Feb 17. With the approval of Church Council, six choir pews are
available for purchase as well as the opportunity to donate a pipe in memory/
honor of a loved one. Please contact Sheri in the church office to make
arrangements. To date the center rank of pipes has been donated. There
remain six medium pipes and ten small pipes.
If you are thinking about membership
at Hopewell UMC, a newcomer, or
someone seeking a church home …
Pastor
Join Pastor Steve for coffee and informal conversation,
where you can learn more about Hopewell and what
is involved regarding membership
Please let Lynne know you are attending,
lynne@hopewellumc.org.
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Sunday, February 15th
12:00 pm
Adult Ministry Center
UM Night at the Sixers On February 7th, the Philadelphia 76ers basketball team sponsored United Methodist Night, and Hopewell was there! Pastor
Steve and Pastor Dan led a group of thirty (30) folks from our congregation.
Since five dollars ($5.00) from every participating United Methodist will be
rebated to the Eastern PA Conference for Men’s Ministries, our contribution to
the mission is $150.00. This was a great way to enjoy fellowship, support
Christian programming, and get the United Methodist name out in front of 15,000 fans!
NEW MEMBERS CLASSES
The next opportunity for joining Hopewell UMC will be March 7 & 8, 2015. The membership process
consists of two classes. Dates and times for the next set of classes are as follows:
Orientation class: Sunday, February 22, 10:55-11:55 AM
Membership class: Saturday, February 28, 8:30-11:30 AM
Please contact Lynne in the church office (610-269-1545 or Lynne@hopewellumc.org) if you are
interested in joining. Deadline to register is February 17. Childcare is available during both classes.
Staff Evaluations Each of the fulltime Program staff at Hopewell UMC is involved in the annual
evaluation process right now. Employees solicited input from four-to-five reviewers from the congregation, plus the Senior Pastor or their immediate supervisor. If the evaluation form was forwarded to you on
behalf of a particular staff member, Thank You for this valuable feedback. At Hopewell UMC, we strive
for excellence and this regular “performance review” is an important part of that process. There are
twenty-two (22) full or part time members of the Hopewell staff (non-school). As yet another measure of
good administration, our financial leadership always attempts to keep the “staff compensation” portion of
our annual budget within a range of 50-55% of total expenses. We are pleased to report that for the year
2014, our expenditure for staff compensation was once again within that range (actual: 51.7%). Praise
God for the exceptional staff leadership we enjoy at Hopewell UMC.
Social Action Event, Human Trafficking
Saturday, February 28th
Christ Middletown UMC – 600 East Dutton Mill Road, Brookhaven, PA
What are the signs of human trafficking? What can we do, as the hands and feet of Jesus, to help the
victims of human trafficking? What can we do to alleviate this horrific practice? Hear from speaker
Pastor Obed Almeyda, Co-Chair for the Montgomery County Anti-Human Trafficking Coalition and
Executive Director of the Mid-Atlantic Dream Center. Light breakfast at 9am, and program at 10am.
RSVP registration to Ann Daniel, 267-408-1168 or acardan@verizon.net.
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The Four Major Reasons People Stay Away From
Church…
And How to Win Them Back
Plan on joining the Hopewell group attending the 2015 Faith Sharing
Workshop on Saturday, March 21st (9am-3:30pm) featuring Thom and
Joani Schultz, co-authors of the book “Why Nobody Wants to Go to
Church Anymore.” Thom and Joani will be sharing startling statistics,
compelling stories, and a surprising Jesus based approach to reversing the
“stay away” trend. This event will be at New Hanover UMC in Gilbertsville, just 45 minutes from
Hopewell. For more information, contact Deb Boyd at boyd@hopewellumc.org.
Tools for Ministry for the Southeast District at West Grove UMC
Saturday, March 7th – 8:30am to 12:30pm
The annual Tools for Ministry event is designed to facilitate leadership development within our congregations. Come, learn, and grow! Each participant will have the opportunity to attend 2 workshops among
16 relevantly valuable workshops being offered. For more information, contact Deb Boyd at
boyd@hopewellumc.org. Our own Patrick Welch, CSM will lead: Me? Do Prison Ministry? Offering
Financial Peace to Your Church Members and Community will be led by Simon Brain, CGMA, Chartered
Global Management Accountant with Scott Wachter, Chris Compton, Dick Pry, Russ Campbell and Dave
Westwood.
Service in the Connection in 2009, our Senior Pastor was elected to the Board of Directors for the
Eastern PA/Pen-Delaware Foundation. Investment management, endowments, stewardship education,
and Planned Giving opportunities are some of the services provided by the Foundation for the churches
and agencies of our two Annual Conferences. The Foundation Board meets four times each year. Pastor
Steve will attend a meeting of the Board in Wilmington on Wednesday, February 11th from 11:30 am
until 4:00 pm.
Hopewell United Methodist Church Strategic Map/Long Range Plan
Goal:
Continue emphasis on “Come Along Side” approach to lay leadership
development and succession planning, and provide ample, generous
encouragement to those who answer the call to professional ministry.
Result: We are grateful to have Hopewell member Pat Welch provide the message at two
of our worship services this weekend. Pat is certified as a Christ Servant
Minister, a lay ministry designation of EPAUMC that requires special training.
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CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES
Staff Team: Cheri Miller (cheri@hopewellumc.org), Patty Wiehler (patty@hopewellumc.org)
Katy Garner (katylgarner@hotmail.com)
Child Care is available for these Worship Services.
5:25pm (Saturdays) and 10:55am (Sundays) – Room Mary
9:30am (Sundays) – Infants/Toddlers – Room Jerusalem
Two year olds – Room Mary
Sunday School @ 9:30 is offered for children ages 3 (by 9/1/14) to 6th grade. Room assignments
are posted throughout the church hallways.
Junior Church @ 10:55 is offered for children ages 3 (by 9/1/14) to 6th grade. Children should
proceed to worship with their families and then join our Junior Church leaders at the specified time in
the order of worship. Children can be picked up after worship in Room Adam (the church library).
Creative Arts A cooking block will take place on Mondays, February 9th & 16th, 6 to 7pm. All 1st
to 6th graders are invited to participate. Contact Patty Wiehler (patty@hopewellumc.org) with any
questions.
Mission Opportunity The Team of Hopewell people going to Haiti is looking to collect games
and activities for the children there. Suggestions would be jump ropes (single & double), balls, bubbles, card games, rainbow looms & bands, yarn, crayons & coloring books. Donations are needed by
February 15th and can be dropped off in the Children’s Ministries bin in the Donation Station.
Children’s Choirs All children ages 3 years (by 9/1/14) through 6th grade are invited to participate each Sunday night as follows:
Cherub Choir (Preschool & Kindergarten)
Room Luke
J.A.M. Choir (1st-3rd Grade)
Room Ecclesiastes
God’s Children Choir (4th-6th Grade)
Thompson Music Room
Sunday Night Fellowship All children, Kindergarten through 6th grade are invited to join us each
Sunday night from 6-8pm for a time of fellowship with Christian friends and leaders. Each week the
children gather for a time of prayer, educational games, topical discussions, hands-on missions, games
and recreation. Choir participants can join in at 7pm. Please join us…and invite a friend!!
Pioneer Club Join us for this mid-week program for children ages 3 (9/1/14) to 6th grade. We meet
on Wednesday nights from 6 to 7:30pm. You can join at any point during the school year. Registration
forms can be found in the church lobby, and on the church website. If you are interested in volunteering to teach or help in a Pioneer Club class, please contact Cheri Miller at cheri@hopewellumc.org.
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CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES
Staff Team: Cheri Miller (cheri@hopewellumc.org), Patty Wiehler (patty@hopewellumc.org)
Katy Garner (katylgarner@hotmail.com)
Mom’s Group – Meets every Tuesday during the school year from 9:15 to 11:15am. Child care is
provided. This is a wonderful group of women who meet for Bible study, fellowship and prayer support.
Please contact Cheri Miller at cheri@hopewellumc.org for more information.
Children’s Ministries Weekly Email If you would like to have information regarding Hopewell
Children’s Ministries sent to your email address weekly, please contact Cheri Miller in the church office,
or email cheri@hopewellumc.org.
Children’s News - Save the Dates
Boys’ & Girls’ 2nd/3rd/4th- Grade Retreat February 27th & 28th
Easter Missions Festival
March 28th (evening)
VBS 2015
July 13th to 17th
ADULT MINISTRIES
Contact Person: Deb Boyd (boyd@hopewellumc.org)
Current Adult Sunday School Classes
New people are always welcome!
Reading the Bible as an Adult: Types of Biblical Criticism - 9:30am in Adult Ministry B, taught by
Dr. David Frame, retired United Methodist pastor and Ph.D. in Biblical Literature
Revised Common Lectionary Readings - 10:55am in the Lounge, led by Joe Lisowski,
jlisowski239@comcast.net
This week’s scripture (February 8th) is Isaiah 40:21-31; Psalm 147:1:11, 20c (UMH 859); 1 Corinthians
9:16-23; and Mark 1:29-39. Next week’s scripture (February 15th) is 2 Kings 2:1-12; Psalm 50:1-6
(UMH 783); 2 Corinthians 4:3-6; and Mark 9:2-9.
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YOUTH MINISTRIES (Grades 7-12)
Director: Mike Banka, mike@hopewellumc.org
Assistant: Kristin Smith, kristin@hopewellumc.org
Many, Many Thanks! The past month of January was jammed pack with weekend retreats!
OCMD, Confirmation, and a Ski Trip! MANY, MANY THANKS to the youth, families, and leaders
who prayed, participated and helped make all three retreats a huge success! Praise be to God for the
opportunities available to Hopewell Youth Ministry!
Parents and Youth - Sunday Feb. 8th - MISSION COMMITMENT SERVICE
Join us Sunday from 6:30 - 7:30 PM for an informational mission trip meeting combined with worship,
a message, and the commitment service. A letter and commitment card were mailed to families. Please
bring this card with you on Sunday night. If you do not receive our postal mailings, extras will be
available on Sunday night. This service is to be attend by both PARENTS AND YOUTH. Plus, word
on the street is that everyone who attends receives a free gift! **Please note the time is different from
our regular 6-8 programming.**
**FUNDRAISER** PARENTS NIGHT OUT - FEB. 14th Sign up online to work the
Parents Night Out on Saturday, Feb. 14th from 5 - 10:30 PM. Youth AND adults are needed for this
event. Youth and adults will provide childcare for Hopewell families and neighbors.
We are in need of adults to lead the following areas:
DINNER - Running the kitchen - preparing dinner and snack
CRAFTS - Overseeing the craft project for the evening
GAMES - Overseeing the games in the gym
INFANT - 3 YR OLD ROOM - Working with Youth in caring for our youngest guests. Email Kristin
at kristin@hopewellumc.org if you are able to lead one of the areas listed above.. We need YOU to
make this night a success. Please sign up now! **PLEASE NOTE: As per the Mission Trip Guidelines, a youth must work at least TWO fundraisers to avoid any additional trip costs. Parents are
also encouraged to assist in at least one fundraiser.**
SUMMER EVENTS
MS Short Term Mission Trip
June 28th - July 1st
MS and HS Philadelphia Project Mission Trip
July 5th - 10th
Vacation Bible School
July 12th - 17th
HS Long Term Mission Trip
July 19th - 25th *Please note the change in
departure date now that the location has been confirmed.
MS and HS Henlopen Retreats
July 31st - Aug. 4th
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Feb. 8th
Feb. 13th - 15th
Feb. 14th
Feb. 20th - 22nd
Youth and Parent Sunday Night Mission Trip Meeting
IGR
Fundraiser - Parents Night Out
Confirmation Retreat
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Hopewell’s New Bible Study
for the Season of Lent
6 Sessions in Small Class Setting
Post-Easter Day Finale
Session 7 Finale on Tuesday, April 7th
Desserts in the FLC—6:00pm
Session led by Pastor Steve—7:00pm
Worship following Final Session
Classes beginning February 19th
Register online at www.hopewellumc.org
Sunday - 9:30am
Led by Dr. David Frame
Starts February 22nd
Sunday - 10:55am
Led by Joe Lisowski
Starts February 22nd
Led by Brian Oberholtzer
Starts February 22nd
Monday - 7:00pm
Led by Ellen Faller
Starts February 23rd
Tuesday - 6:00pm
Led by Pastor Steve Morton
Starts February 24th
Wednesday - 9:30am
Led by Pastor Steve Morton
Starts February 25th
Thursday - 9:30am
Led by Linda Chapman
Starts February 19th
Thursday - 9:30am
Led by Patty Wiehler & Carey Burke
Starts February 19th
Thursday - 6:30pm
Led by Michele Dawson
Starts February 19th
Led by Allen Puy
Starts February 20th
Sunday - 6:30pm
Friday - 6:30am
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Men’s Ministry
Study Opportunities
Monday Mornings – 7:00 AM at the Cracker Barrel – currently studying the Book of John.
Contact Pastor Dan (dan@hopewellumc.org)
Friday Mornings – 6:30 AM at Hopewell – Men of Faith. Contact Scott Rafferty
(scott.rafferty@verizon.net)
Saturday Mornings (except when there is a men’s breakfast) – 8:30 AM at Hopewell, Room
Adam – currently studying “Making Sense of the Bible” by Adam Hamilton. Contact Rob Chapman
(rob.chapman627@gmail.com)
Ministry of the Month
WESLEY RINGERS
Be filled with the Spirit, addressing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and
making melody to the Lord with your heart, giving thanks always and for everything to God the Father in
the name of our Lord Jesus Christ (Ephesians 5:18-20). We are grateful to the Wesley Ringers, Hopewell’s handbell choir, for providing us with music that praises God and expresses our joy of being in His
presence. With much appreciation for the time and energy with which they are serving, thank you,
Wesley Ringers! Mame Linford (team leader), Karen Price, Sandy Garland, Janine Bomgardner, Cathy Heald,
Heidi Bowman, Marti Buller, Nancy Beible, Nora Ringsdorf, Ellen Faller, Kathy Bolton, Larry Smith,
and Rebecca Gamble.
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FINANCE
Beyond the Walls - Year VII
A Capital Campaign
with a twist
Bower Chapel Organ Haiti
Bridge of Hope
Hurricane Sandy Relief
Camp Innabah
Maranatha Christian Academy
Good Works
Safe Harbor
Grace Café
The Well
South Africa, including our full-time
missionary
Annual Goal:
$275,000
Total Received: $262,372
Campaign ends February 28th
“Out of his anguish he shall see LIGHT.”
(Isaiah 53:11a)
February Designated Giving This year’s IGR is just around the corner. Each February, folks
from Hopewell UMC enjoy a weekend retreat together at Black Rock Center in Lancaster County. This
intergenerational retreat is always a highlight in our year, and participants receive a significant discount
on their registration costs because of fundraisers throughout the year and Designated Giving. As had been
our tradition, February Designated dollars will allow some new faces at Hopewell to share in the 2016
Intergenerational Retreat. Received to date: $25.00.
January Designated Giving Thank you for your generous donation of $2,964.00 for Camp Corson
in Puerto Rico. This mission upgrades the facilities and brings medical services to the local residents.
Please pray for our four (4) Hopewell members participating in this mission; Melanie and Paul Zmich,
Scott Patton and Ken Lehman.
Operations: Year to Date
Total Income Budgeted:
Actual Total Income:
January
$113,441
$106,544
Year-To-Date
$113,441
$106,544
Expenses Budgeted:
Actual Total Expenses:
$120,697
$111,859
$120,697
$111,859
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DONATION STATION
Please place your donations downstairs by the Family Life Center at the Donation Station.
THANK YOU!
Hopewell’s Haiti Mission Team
Needs Our Help! And Soon!
Hopewell’s Mission Team going to Haiti in mid-February has been asked
to bring the following items with them, items for both their own use and
for the needs of the Haitians to whom the team will be providing
ministry. Your donations of these items will contribute to the success of
this mission, and bring hope and healing directly to the people of Haiti.
A Donation Station bin on the far left has been designated to receive
your donations for the Hopewell Mission Team to transport to Haiti.
 UPDATED THIS WEEK 
Items MOST Needed by the Haiti Mission Team:
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Tussin DM cough suppressant—4 oz. (example - Robitussin DM)
Clotrimazole Cream (anti-fungal cream)
Miconazole Cream (anti-fungal cream)
All of the above items must be new and in their original sealed packaging.
LARGEST SIZED PACKAGES AVAILABLE ARE PREFERABLE.
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Diapers—sizes 1 and 2
Reusable Baby Bottles (plastic)
Baby Formula
Granola Bars
Red Spaghetti Sauce (plastic jars, no glass)
Liquid Hand Soap (8 oz)
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Clothing for Teenagers (small, medium and large sizes)
- Summer attire, lighter-weight
- New or gently used
- Both everyday and dress attire
- Pants, shirts, etc.
- Undergarments/Bras
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