Chad Connection
Facts About Hunger in Chad
1. Chad ranks 73rd out of 78 countries on the Global Hunger Index
which measures the global fight against hunger.
2. 87 percent of the rural population lives below the poverty line.
3. In 2015, more than 2.4 million rural Chadians have become food
insecure.
4. In several regions, farmers will face an unusually longer and leaner season this year - Instead of the traditional June through September period, it is expected last from February to September.
5. Highly unpredictable rains, periodic droughts, locust infestations
and unsustainable farming practices negatively affect cereal production across the country.
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6. 360,000 Sudanese refugees, 100,000 Central African Republic
returnees and refugees, and 20,000 Nigerian refugees have fled
their homes to Chad.
7. Lack of infrastructure and limited human resources, as well as,
aggravated by structural food insecurity has hampered access to
basic education in a country where only one third of the adults are
literate and two thirds of school age children are enrolled.
8. With a budget of 28 million dollars USD, 580.000 recipients will
receive food assistance through food vouchers in 2015.
Prayer Notes
PRAY....
THAT OUR UNITY AND LOVE
WILL ALWAYS BE GENUINE.
THAT EVERYTHING WE DO
WILL BRING GLORY TO GOD.
THAT WE WILL REACH THE
LOST FOR CHRIST AND MAKE
DISCIPLES.
THAT WE WILL GROW IN
SPIRITUAL MATURITY
THAT WE LIVE IN THE LORD'S
PROTECTION FROM SELFSERVING SIN.
THAT OUR FAMILIES AND
MARRIAGES WILL BE
STRENGTHENED.
The Mission of
Hope Lutheran Brethren Church
is to make disciples of Jesus Christ by:
Experiencing God’s presence through worship,
THAT WE WILL TREASURE
JESUS MORE THAN ANYTHING
ELSE.
Communicating God’s Word through evangelism,
Encouraging God’s family through fellowship,
Strengthening God’s people through discipleship,
THAT THE LORD WILL USE OUR
HOPE AS A MEANS TO DRAW
OTHERS TO HIMSELF.
Demonstrating God’s love through service.
Office Hours
Pastor Kevin: Monday 6-8 pm Wednesday 6-9pm, Friday 9-11am & 1-5pm
Church office hours Monday Wednesday, Friday 8:30 am—3:30 pm
Photo submitted by Doug Roise
“The Road Less Traveled”
I Peter 2:1-12
“You are a royal priesthood, God’s own chosen people.”
April 26, 2015
807 5th St. SE, Barnesville MN, 56514//www.hopelbc.org
Office 218-354-7466//[email protected]
Pastor Kevin Skaret, cell: 701-526-6539//[email protected]
“We have this hope as an anchor for the soul, firm and steadfast…” Hebrews 6:19
Life at Hope
Worship
Service
Welcome to Hope
Welcome & Announcements
Thank you for coming to church today. God has
gathered us together and it is no accident that
you are here. It is a profound joy that we are able
to worship our God along with you. Let us look
forward together to what God has for us on this
special morning. - Pastor Kevin
Call to Worship - Psalm 72:1-2,12-20
Praise & Worship
Worship with our Offering
Scripture Reading – Luke 8:4-15
Connection Cards are found in the pews. Please
Gideon presentation: Lyle Westrom
fill one out and place it in the offering plate.
These cards are a good way for us to get to know
you, visitors and regular attenders alike, and to
connect you with the ministries of Hope Lutheran
Brethren Church.
Prayer Time
Sermon “The Road Less Traveled ”**
I Peter 2:1-12
Song of Response
Do you need prayer? Please put your prayer request on the connection card. You may also
share your request during our prayer time this
morning. There are people who would be happy
to pray for you or with you.
Child Care is available during our worship service
for children up to 36 months of age. Children
must be dropped off and picked up by a parent or
an approved adult.
Audio of our sermons and copies of past
bulletins are available on line at:
www.hopelbc.org.
Our Worship Service is broadcast on
Barnesville cable TV Chanel 12 every
Sunday and Wednesday at 3:00 & 8:00 pm.
**This sermon series borrows titles from classic literature that evoke the image the sermon is trying to
convey. This week’s title is from a 2004 novel by
Andre Brink . Mr Brink got the inspiration for his title
from the 1872 George Elliot novel Middlemarch.
Life at Hope
This Week
Today
Congregational Meeting
Wed 4/22
7:00 pm Bible Study & Prayer Time
7:00 pm Confirmation
Thurs 4/23
7:30 pm Women’s Bible Study
Looking Ahead
May 3
Confirmation Sunday
May 17
Mother’s Day Tea
May 24
Sunday School Party on the Lawn
Announcements
Bible Study and Prayer Meeting. Ps 127:1
tells us that we labor in vain if we don’t
labor according to God’s plan. Please join
us on Wed nights from 7-8pm for a time
of prayer and Bible study about prayer
Hope LBC Seniors. The Hope LBC Seniors
meet the first Thurs of the month at 2 pm
at the church. The next meeting is May 7,
Mark Rustad, Administrator of ClayCo
Care Center, will be the guest speaker.
Everyone is welcome!
Mother’s Day Tea. Please join us on Sunday,
May 17 at 2:00 pm as we “Spring into
Fashion”. Please RSVP by signing up in
the foyer or on the Facebook event page.
Food Pantry. The Barnesville Area Food Pantry is asking for help! The use of the Food
Pantry is increasing. They are asking for
help to restock the shelves. Currently
they are in need of the following items:
Soda Crackers, small bags of flour, coffee
(1lb can), small bottles of vegetable oil,
ketchup, boxed potatoes & nonperishable food. Collection boxes are in
the front and back entryways.
Congregational Meeting. There will be a
short Congregational Meeting TODAY
after our Worship Service, all members
are encouraged to attend.
Confirmation Sunday. Confirmation Sunday
is next Sunday, May 3. Please join us before our morning worship service for a
special Confirmation reception from 9:15
–10:15am to honor our confirmants!
Ministry Opportunities
Worship Team. Do you sing or play an instrument? The Praise & Worship team
would like to welcome those who are
interested in participating in this ministry
to join them. Contact Matt Perkins or
Mark Vold for more information.
Photos needed! Attention photographers!
The church office is looking for photos to
use on the cover of the bulletin (and other areas of the church.). We are currently looking for spring/summer themed
photos. Please email your photos to the
church office at: [email protected]
Children's Ministries
Kids Sunday School. Classes are available for
kids ages 3-6th grade at 9:15 am each Sunday. For questions, please speak to Stacia
Sytsma.
Party on the Lawn. Join us on May 24th as we
celebrate another great year of Sunday
School with a party on the greenspace.
Youth Ministries
HLBC Youth Group. The Youth Group meets
twice a month. All who are entering 7th—
12th grade are encouraged to attend and invite a friend. For more information, please
speak to Randy Erickson.
Women of Hope
Bible Study. There are several Bible studies
currently meeting. Check out the foyer bulletin board for more information.