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CALENDAR
MON JAN 5 - HCS Classes Resume
7:00 P - Adult Boy Scout Leaders in Kitchen
7:30 P - NA in FH
TUE JAN 6 - Epiphany of Our Lord
9:00 A - Mommy & Me Class
WED JAN 7
9:00 A - Jesus Mommy & Me Classes
7:00 P - Bible Study
6:00-7:30 P - Girl Scouts in FH
7:30 P - CAW in Room 7
7:30 P - Stamp Group
THU JAN 8
8:00 P - Adult Choir Rehearsal
7:30 P - Troop 150 in FH
FRI JAN 9
6:30 P - Emergency Housing in FH
7:00 P - Crafty Ladies
7:30 P - GA in FH
SAT JAN 10
9:00A-12:00P - New Member Retreat
9:00 A - Gathering of Men Breakfast in kitchen
5:30 P - Saturday Worship/Holy Communion
7:30 P - AA in FH
SUN JAN 11 - The Baptism of Our Lord
NCD surveys after each service (more information)
8:30 A - Worship/Holy Communion
9:30 A - Sunday School
10:45 A - Worship/Holy Communion/Baptism
4:30-6:30 P - Religious dance team practice
6:30 P - 7th & 8th Grade Catechism
MISSION TRIP TO NEW ORLEANS JANUARY 11-17 (more
information)
MON JAN 12
7:30 P - Jersey Comics
7:30 P - NA in FH
TUE JAN 13
9:00 A - Mommy & Me Class
7:30 P - Women of Hope Bible Discussion
WED JAN 14
9:00 A - Jesus Mommy & Me Class
11:30 A - Wisdom Club Lunch/Open Door food
7:00 P - Bible Study
7:30 P - CAW in Room 7
THU JAN 15
8:00 P - Choir Rehearsal
7:00 P - Troop 150
FRI JAN 16
All articles are due for February Anchor
7:30 P - GA in FH
SAT JAN 17
5:30 P - Saturday Worship/Holy Communion
6:30 P - Hoedown
7:30 P - AA in FH
SUN JAN 18 - 2nd Sunday after Epiphany
8:30 A - Worship/Holy Communion
9:30 A - Sunday School
10:45 A - Worship/Holy Communion
2:00 P - The Manor Service
4:30-6:30 P - Religious dance team practice
6:30 P - 7th & 8th Grade Catechism
LOOKING AHEAD - AT A GLANCE
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
WINTER EMERGENCY HOUSING PROGRAM
Once again this winter, the Freehold Clergy Association is preparing
to try to keep homeless men from freezing at night during the cold winter
months by opening our houses of worship as hospitality centers. This
year training will be offered to hosts in conjunction with Family Promise.
We have had to insure the Freehold Clergy Association for this program
and provide insurance riders for the congregations offering hospitality.
The cost of this insurance, which we have found through The McCue Captains
Agency, will be $900. We cannot function without it. Contributions
may be made out to the Freehold Clergy Association in care of: Cantor Wayne
Siet ~ Temple Shaari Emeth, POB 360, Craig Road, Manalapan NJ 07726.
SOCKS FOR THE UNDER PRIVILEGED 1/23
Socks are like "gold" to the less fortunate individuals who are out
in the cold. Men' s, women's and children's, are needed. There is a large
stocking hanging on the fireplace in the narthex just for this purpose.
We will continue to collect socks through January 18 and plan to distribute
them to the 100 to 125 guests at the St. Peter's Outreach Meals on Friday,
January 23. It would be great to have a pair of socks for each
person.
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY - CENSUS TAKERS
Testing at Hope on 2/16/09 - see information
here
COLLECTING EMAIL ADDRESSES
We are in the process of collecting email addresses from our members
and friends who would like to receive the newsletter and announcements
via email rather than snail mail. This would go a long way in saving
our church expenses for paper, printing and postage, as well as helping
our environment. contact
ADULT CHOIR - "sing up"
Adult Choir Rehearsals will begin on September 11 at 8 PM. The
Adult Choir rehearses each Thursday evening. To join the Choir, just
come on Thursday evenings and have fun singing.
KAREN SEIFERT-CAMPBELL SCHOLARSHIP FUND - more
information here
OPEN DOOR CHALLENGE
Food needs for our pantry are becoming critical. Our case load has
increased over 30% while donations have fallen 20%. This has resulted in
many empty shelves and clients receiving fewer food items. Please help
by bringing non-perishable food to church each week, and placing it in
the box by the main entrance. There is a theme for each of the months of
the year, but any donation is always thankfully received. December's
food suggestion is fruit juice.
If you have any questions contact Sharon Moffitt at 732-780-2639 or
20swan@optonline.net. Monetary contributions and grocery store gift cards
are also appreciated. The money is used to cover our daily expenses and
to support our pantry and our advocacy, hot lunch, after-school, and scholarship
programs. Please make checks payable to Freehold Area Open Door Food Pantry
and mail to: PO Box 1073, Freehold 07728. Write Hope Lutheran on the memo
line. Thank you for your continued support.
OPEN DOOR AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAM
needs adult and high school volunteers to help children in 3rd-5th
grades from the Freehold Borough Schools, with their homework. The
children are referred to the program by their teachers are needing help,
so we start in October. We meet Monday through Thursday afternoons
from 3:00-4:30 PM at St Peter's Parish House on Throckmorton Street.
Volunteers choose the day they want to help. Orientation for helpers
is on Thursday, October 2 @ 3:30 PM at the Parish House. The program
starts Monday, October 13 and ends the first week in May. Contact
Joan Vastbinder at 732-462-9598.
MARY JANE ENRICHMENT HOUSE in Philadelphia
Items needed:
Heavy Duty disposable plates, cups, napkins, toilet tissue,
plastic spoons, forks & knifes, as well as travel-size soaps, hand
creams, etc., (these items may be brought to the church and put in the
appropriate container at any time).
Clothing and other items - there is still a huge need, however,
the Church does not have space for storage. They should be brought
to the church just before John Bonanno makes his next trip to Philadelphia
data TBA. If you need John to pick up from your home, please notify
him (609) 259-7932 or Phyllis Cozzi (732) 446-2726.
ALTAR FLOWER CHART
There is an opportunity for two bouquets every Sunday. The cost
per bouquet is $15.00. You may sign up to honor or remember a special
person or event in your life by signing up on the flower chart hanging
on the door of the Sacristy (across from the Church Office). When
you sign up for the bouquet, please place a check in the flower envelope
located near the chart. You may also donate to the Altar Fund (or
any other fund) in memory or to honor someone by notifying the Church Office
732-462-7545.
HOPE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL
ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR 2008-2009 SCHOOL YEAR
This is a Kindergarten Readiness Program for three and four year-old
children. We offer full-day Mon, Wed, Fri; five-day, half-day programs
and Tues, Thurs half-day programs. A Lunch Bunch program gives the
children an opportunity of an extra hour and three quarters to have lunch
and fun time with other children in the school.
Hope Family members may obtain an application from the white registry
desk in the foyer, or call the church office during the week. We
are the best! Please tell your friends about our preschool!!
SHARING GOD'S LOVE SINCE 1967
JESUS, MOMMY/DADDY AND ME for two year old children
Applications are being accepted for this program geared for children
two years old and their mommy and/or daddy. The next 2009 sessions
run: Tuesdays January 6 thru March 10; Wednesdays January 7 thru March
11; Tuesdays March 17 thru May 26; and Wednesdays March 18 thru May 27.
Applications may be found on the white registry desk near the main entrance.
The cost is $105.00 for a ten-week session, plus a $5 registration fee.
Applications and more information may be obtained during the week from
the office at 732-462-7545, or click here for information
and application form.
SMOKE-FREE AND NUT-FREE
Nut Free? We Try!!! "No Nuts" please!
Because of our love and concern for those whose health is compromised
by serious allergies to peanuts and tree nuts, it is the safety goal of
Hope to try to eliminate nuts and products possibly contaminated by nut
contact, from our premises. Read labels carefully. Please do not bring
such items to Hope. If you handle or consume nut products elsewhere, please
wash carefully before coming to church. Those with nut allergies should
also continue to be vigilant in monitoring their food. We need everyone's
help to contribute to this important safety goal. Thank you for you understanding.
NO MUNCHKINS!!!! Thanks!
Dunkin Donuts advise that any of their products may contain allergens,
including peanuts. ALSO, no sales of popcorn or cookies
- these items may contain nuts or nut products and should not be opened
or consumed on premises. Please transfer your items outside of the building.
SIMPLY GIVING
Through the Simply Giving program, your gifts are made through a pre-authorized
withdrawal from your bank account. You determine the frequency of
your automatic gift - weekly, semi-monthly, or monthly - the option is
yours. Your gift is withdrawn from your account. Your gift
is deposited into Hope's bank account on the same day it is withdrawn
from your account. It is reliable and safe. Thrivent Financial
for Lutherans offers this program and you do not need to be a member
of the Thrivent programs to enroll in Simply Giving. You may get
the forms from the church office or at Thrivent's
website.
WORK PROJECTS
There are cards located in the foyer for you to take and perform the
project you choose. Please let the office know when the task has
been completed.
CLICK HERE FOR CURRENT PROJECTS LIST
QUILTING GROUP - more information
OPERATION SUPPORT OUR TROOPS - update
MORE ANNOUNCEMENTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
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