Special Hope Family News and Happenings that we want to share with you ....
Pastoral Search Begins
January 8th will be the final Sunday service with Pastor Mark; he will be taking a leave from pastoral ministry due mainly to health considerations and he and Karen are praying for the Lord's leading in the next part of their journey. Meanwhile, they will continue to fellowship in membership at Hope.
Our Pastoral Search Committee is at work preparing for the next phase of pastoral ministry here at Hope.
You Can Now Visit Us Online From Your Mobile Device
Our website has been updated so you can now visit us online from your smartphone or other mobile device.
UFO Day
On Saturday January 28 at 2:00 - 4:00 pm the Ladies will have a UFO Day (Un-Finished Objects) at the ministry Centre. This is a change-up to the Scrapbooking Day activity and is designed to give all ladies a chance to bring along their unfinished projects. Do you have an unfinished Calendar project, some sewing, cards, recipe organizer ..... ? Finally !! a chance to get those projects finished. Lots of fun together.
Operation Christmas Child - 2012
Our 2011 Operation Christmas Child project was a wonderful success, with 46 shoeboxes packed and sent off to children in Haiti, and it's now time to start for the 2012 season! Each month we'll collect specific items and in November we'll pack the boxes. January is "stuffed toys" month, so bring your contributions to the Ministry Centre.
Hope Ladies Launch "Women of Joy"
January 6 marked the launching of the "Women of Joy" series being held each first Saturday morning of the month at the Ministry Centre. In this first meeting, Barb Prosser shared some of the story of her life with 34 other ladies who gathered for a special time together.
In March, Janet White will be the special guest speaker.
Conversation, fellowship, inspiration and refreshments. Come and invite a friend. Call Norma (459-8436) for details.
Free Scrapbooking & Cardmaking
Looking for a place
to scrapbook with your friends?
Here’s your chance to learn, create, and have fun with
your friends and neighbors. Some
supplies will be provided as well as a complimentary gift bag for each person.
Where: Hope Community Church
and Ministry Center
When: 2:00 – 4:00 pm every last Saturday
of the month, starting Oct.29 until April.
Light refreshments
provided.
Hope to see you
there!
For more
information, call Cynthia Hall – 363-2202
Coat & Boot Depot Kicks Off For Another Season
Fall Coat & Boot
Exchange - each Saturday in November (5th, 12th, 19, 26th) from 10:00 am
to noon at the Ministry Centre. This is a great opportunity to give
what you don't need and pick up what you need for winter. NEW-TO-YOU
coats, snowsuits, boots, hats, mitts, skates, helmets, etc. If you need
items picked up or dropped off or need additional information please
call Lisa at 363-2469.
Annual Snowflake Tea & Bazaar
Saturday November 12 at 11:30 am - 1:30 pm at Keswick Ridge Community Hall, Route 616. Enjoy a cup of hot cider while browsing tables of crafts, preserves, wreaths and baked goods. The men of Hope Community will serve a lunch ( $7.50 each) which includes homemade sandwiches and sweets. Door prizes will be drawn every half-hour. Call 363-2469 or 363-4575 to reserve your ticket or table.
Car Wash Raises Money For Needed School Supplies
On Saturday August 20th we made a splash at our car wash project set up to raise donations and contributions for school supplies. With school opening just around the corner, we know that some families fine it hard to buy all the needed supplies for their children. We've been working through the local schools and have been able to pass along gift cards and supplies to the administration to use as they see the specific needs.
Many thanks to the folks who helped us make a difference.
All Together Worship A Big Success
Saturday August 27th .... Keswick Landing ..... what a wonderful worship experience for the whole family! Music, food, games, lots of special visitors and probably over 700 people made it a special occasion.
We were there with our CNBC Block Party Trailer, and the giant inflatable castle was a kid-magnet! The lineup just kept on going until we finally had to pack up with Hurricane Irene just minutes away! The rain fell all around Keswick Landing, but not a drop on All Together Worship, allowing the entire event to run to completion without getting wet! The Lord certainly had His hand on the whole event. Many thanks to the sponsors, the Landing owner, the great musicians and everyone who helped make this a great success and a great worship experience.
Mission Service Team Completes Halifax Project
Charlie Wright and Pierre Sauvé led three of our young men on a short Mission Service Project to Halifax, returning on July 20th from a time of clearing brush, mowing lawns and doing some much-needed gounds work at the CNBC Training Facility. In spite of the hot, humid weather and frequent rain, the team managed to accomplish their work and still find time for fun and sight-seeing in the area.
We're proud that these men are continuing Hope's commitment to living out our faith in service to others.
Pierre, Brett, Gregory and Lucas in front of the CNBC Training Facility
Pierre with Lucas and Brett in front of the brush pile that was cleaned from the property
We know that Charlie just couldn't resist the water and sailboats! Here he's giving Gregory, Lucas and Brett a tour of the Halifax waterfront.
Leentje & Pierre Launch Healthway Wholesome Solutions in Fredericton
In May, Leentje and Pierre Sauvé launched their new business on Main Street, Fredericton North. We are excited with them at this wonderful turning point in their life as they look forward to serving the people of this and surrounding communities.
Leentje has an extensive professional background as a Nurse and a consultant in a wide range of issues related to healthy lifestyle and now brings this experience to serve her new clients at Healthway.
Finale for July Summer Suppers
Friday July 29th saw the last in this year's series of Hope Summer Suppers. Each Friday in July we had the pleasure of preparing and serving suppers to friends and visitors. We served over 250 suppers in all, but most importantly we had the opportunity to meet many folks for the first time as well as friends and neighbors.
We want to say a special "Thank You" to all those who came out to visit with us; it was truly our pleasure to serve you and we're already looking forward to doing the same next year. Meanwhile, please keep in touch with us as we're planning some special events during the Fall and Winter when we can enjoy another meal and fellowship together.
We hope that, in addition to enjoying some very special cuisine, you have caught a glimpse of the joy and spirit of Hope Community Church as we live out our mission of showing others Jesus' love through service.
Shannon Walsh & Becka deHaan Visit Hope
Sunday morning at Aggie's Restaurant for our usual month-end breakfast service ... but this time with a very special twist! Shannon Walsh and Becka deHaan joined us to share their music and fellowship. If you haven't had the blessing of meeting and hearing these great ladies, you need to visit their websites, visit them on UTube, buy their CDs or just do whatever to enjoy their incredible talent.
You can find both of these wonderful, gifted performers on UTube (just search their names). Shannon's website is www.shannonwalsh.biz . A very special thanks to Shannon and Becka for sharing your music and story with us this week. We look forward to more!
See what you miss when you don't join us for breakfast? Be sure to join us at 9:00 am on the last Sunday of each month at Aggie's Restaurant, Island View.
Barb Hoyt Launches New Book
"The Uniquely Unusual Trip" came off the press in May and Barb has been busy promoting her publishing debut. Intended as a children's book for her own family, Barb's work has found a wider (and older!) audience as it finds the childhood memories in each reader.
Read the following Review.
Barbara Ann Hoyt is a local icon in her community. She is a devoted wife to Duane and mother to Brett (16) and Brady (9). She is an outdoors advocate enjoying family time hiking, biking, camping and geocaching. Barb was instrumental in fighting against the closing (for the winter) of the Mactaquac Provincial Park. With a passion for working with youth and seniors, Barb oversees the youth program at Hope Community church, Mactaquac, New Brunswick. Leading a crew of young people to participate in community work projects in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island for the past three summers, Barb was asked by the North American Mission Board to co-ordinate the entire PEI work project last summer. While her children are in school Barb offers care and assistance to local seniors in her community. Indoors, Barb spends time reading, writing, and painting. As a child Barb regularly spent time on her aunt and uncle’s farm where many adventures left lasting impressions that spun The Uniquely Unusual Trip. Anna Belle Watson is a young girl who is curious about her surroundings, and as she explores her grandparents’ old home she finds many unique surprises. Sharing her findings of a four-leaf clover with her grandmother sparks an adventure back in time. As a reader of this short (60 page) adventure it took me back to jam-jam cookies in my own grandmother’s kitchen, square dances of my youth and exploring family treasures. The importance of love in a family and above all faith in God our Father, The Uniquely Unusual Trip is a quick read for readers of all ages. It left me reminiscing of past family gatherings and a longing for simplicity. The Uniquely Unusual Trip can be purchased on-line at www.amazon.ca, www.barnsandnoble.com, and www.PublishAmerica.com. Barb can be reached at by email at barbie@nb.sympatico.ca
