NEWSLETTER
November, 2008
HOPEFUL BAPTIST
CHURCH
Dr. Bruce R. Cole,
Pastor
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“In
nothing be anxious; but in everything by prayer and supplication with
thanksgiving
let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which
passeth all understanding, shall guard your hearts and your thoughts
in Christ Jesus.” Philippians 4:6,7
FROM
THE MISSION COMMITTEE
There
is good news from our missionary family in Mexico! Two of their
sons, Michael & Jesse Best, accepted
Christ as their personal Savior on September 10th,
2008.
Please
be in prayer for the Best family on the mission field. They are now
in the process of being moved to a new location in Mexico. Please
pray for them as they make this transition. Continue to pray for the
work that is ongoing there in the Durango area that Mark has
established, and for the agriculture ministry that will soon be
started there. Pray for the team from our church that will be going
to help Mark in his new location as he begins a new church-planting
ministry.
On
the back of this page there is a schedule for meals sponsored by the
mission committee. The funds received from these meals will help
defer the price for the team going to Mexico this coming year.
Pray
for them as they prepare to make this trip, and the impact their
witness will have there.
FAMILY
MISSION NIGHT
This
month our program will include guest speaker, Barry Flemming. Barry
is an SBCV Church Planter serving in a church-start in Midlothian,
Virginia, that our church has financially supported.
On
November 2nd
our meal will start at 5:30pm, and the program will begin at 6:30pm.
Watch
the bulletins for details of the evening meal.
NEW
IN THE LIBRARY
“Prayer”
by Andrew Murray
You
can have an exciting relationship of intimate communion with Christ.
In these dynamic pages, Andrew Murray explains Biblical guidelines
for effective communication with God. Discover essential keys to
developing a vibrant prayer life.
“The
Revelation” by Beverly Lewis
This
is the powerful conclusion to the blockbuster ‘Abram’s
Daughter’ series. Bittersweet and inspiring, the Revelation is
a suspenseful story of long-awaited forgiveness, undying love, and
elusive second chance in Pennsylvania’s Amish country.
“Quiet
Strength” by Nathan Whitaker
In
the pages of this fascinating memoir, Tony Dungy reveals the secrets
to his success, principles, practices and priorities that have kept
him on track despite overwhelming obstacles, including firings,
stereotyping, and the tragic loss of a child. His thoughts on
leading, succeeding, and attaining true significance will inspire you
to take a long, hard look at the things that really matter in your own
life. He shows us how he kept his faith in God.
Thought
for the month… “Wisdom is gained every time the Bible is
read”
LADIES
BOOK CLUB
On
November 19th
starting at 5:30pm, the 1st
book club meeting will be held at the home of Nancy Harrison. The
book for discussion will be “Redeeming Love” by Francine
Rivers. (Rather than ‘Home Improvement’) Come enjoy the
fellowship!
Book
Club Focus:
All
books must be Christian publications
Books
may be fictional, have a Christian developmental theme, or a Bible study
Book
Club will meet the 3rd
Wednesday of each month at 5:30pm and will rotate in the homes of the members
Book
Club is open to all age women and our members are encouraged to
invite others
Members
will have opportunity to select reading materials.
Member
hosts will be responsible for beverages and light snacks only.
Members
are responsible to contact host to confirm attendance plan.
Reading
Schedule:
November
19th
2008 “Redeeming Love” by Bishop Keith Butler &
Deborah Butler
December
17th
2008 “Not a Sparrow Falls” Fiction by Linda Nicholas
January
21st
2009 “A New Leaf” Fiction Novel by Thomas Kinkade &
Katherine Spencer
If
you have questions contact Nancy Harrison
THANKSGIVING
DINNER
November
23rd
at 6pm, we will be having a Thanksgiving
dinner.
The
meat and drinks will be provided. Please bring a covered dish and
dessert. We hope you will stay and join us for a worship service
following the meal.
MISSIONS
MEAL SCHEDULE
Sunday,
November 9, 2008…
Pizza
w/Salad and drink
$3.00
for everyone/additional slices $2.00 each
Sunday,
December 14, 2008…
Hot
Chili w/rolls and drink.
$5.00
for adults & $3.00 for children
FOCUS
ON PRAYER
From
her book, “A Prisoner And Yet,” (as recorded from her
experiences of imprisonment during the German occupation of Holland)
Corrie Ten Boom told of a young woman who made this statement…
“It has certainly been no mistake that God directed my life by
way of Ravensbruck [prison camp], for the first time, I have really
learned to pray. The distress here has taught me that things are
never entirely right in one’s life unless he is completely
surrendered to Jesus. There were areas in my life from which Jesus
was completely excluded. Now He is King in every sphere of my life.”
Pray
that we will make Jesus King in every area of our lives today!
“What
a wonderful God we have, He is the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ,
the source of every mercy, and the one who wonderfully comforts and
strengthens us in our hardships and trials.”
2
Corinthians 1:3,4
The
ladies of our church meet every Thursday morning at 10:30am. We
invite you to join us.