THE WORD OF HOPE
Our Mission: Worshiping Christ, Growing Disciples, Serving All
FEBRUARY 2015
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-2015 Ministry FocusFollowing the Bible, Following Jesus!
The Bible is absolutely essential in order to daily walk as disciples
of Jesus. The Bible is the inspired, authoritative written testimony
of Jesus' life upon the earth. That is why our 2015 ministry focus is
written the way it is.
There is a problem when we begin to focus on one without the other. It's unhealthy to read the Bible for its own sake if it doesn't lead
us to follow Jesus. It is also unhealthy to say that we want to follow
Jesus, yet are not taking the time to open the Bible.
Following the Bible is the spiritual catalyst for following Jesus! We
must look to the Bible because that is the only way we will know
Jesus - what he did and what he said. Not only so, but to know of
His ongoing presence and promises that give us true hope.
We now have to take the posture of a missionary within our culture
and community. In our effort to reach out with the gospel effectively
and faithfully, we have to know what we believe and why we believe
it - and for this to happen we need to know what's in the Bible!
That is why I'm so excited about the new Bible reading plan for our
church! I looked over many reading plans and feel this is the best
one for us. The daily readings are manageable and if we stick with
it and stay on track we will read the entire Bible in 2 years. Going
forward, the weekly readings will be in every bulletin, and the
monthly readings will be in every newsletter! Turn the page to see
the February Bible readings at-a-glance! Together we go forward one day at a time, one page at a time, one step at a time, on our
journey with Jesus!
~Pastor Andy
FEBRUARY BIBLE READINGS
"Open the Bible each day - In step with Jesus you'll stay!"
DATE
SCRIPTURE
SCRIPTURE
Feb.1
Genesis 15
Matthew 14
Feb.2
Genesis 16
Matthew 15
Feb.3
Genesis 17
Matthew 16
Feb.4
Genesis 18
Matthew 17
Feb.5
Genesis 19
Matthew 18
Feb.6
Genesis 20
Matthew 19
Feb.7
Genesis 21
Matthew 20
Feb.8
Genesis 22
Matthew 21
Feb.9
Genesis 23
Matthew 22
Feb.10
Genesis 24
Matthew 23
Feb.11
Genesis 25
Matthew 24
Feb.12
Genesis 26
Matthew 25
Feb.13
Genesis 27
Matthew 26
Feb.14
Genesis 28
Matthew 27
Feb.15
Genesis 29
Matthew 28
Feb.16
Genesis 30
Mark 1
Feb.17
Genesis 31
Mark 2
Feb.18
Genesis 32
Mark 3
Feb.19
Genesis 33
Mark 4
Feb.20
Genesis 34
Mark 5
Feb.21
Genesis 35-36
Mark 6
Feb.22
Genesis 37
Mark 7
Feb.23
Genesis 38
Mark 8
Feb.24
Genesis 39
Mark 9
Feb.25
Genesis 40
Mark 10
Feb.26
Genesis 41
Mark 11
Feb.27
Genesis 42
Mark 12
Feb.28
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Genesis
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Mark 13
LENT STUDY SERIES-
"Why We Believe
The Bible"
Pastor Andy and Doug Settle will colead this Lenten Study using our new
RightNow Media Ministry. Each session
will begin with a video with teaching by
Pastor and author John Piper and follow
up with group discussion. This series
will help us to know why we can fully trust the Bible and know
with certainty that it is the Book of all books! Each evening we
will meet in the sanctuary and watch the video on our new
screen!
SESSION 1 - SUNDAY, February 22 @ 6:00PM
Why Does It Matter If the Bible Is True? Part 1
SESSION 2 - SUNDAY, March 1 @ 6:00PM
Why Does It Matter If the Bible Is True? Part 2
SESSION 3 - SUNDAY, March 8 @ 6:00PM
Which Books Make Up the Bible?
SESSION 4 - SUNDAY, March 15 @ 6:00PM
Do we Have the Very Words...?
SESSION 5 - SUNDAY, March 22 @ 6:00PM
What Does the Bible Claim for Itself?
Our Ash Wednesday Service will be
February 18 at 7:00pm.
We will celebrate the First Sunday in
Lent with Holy Communion on
February 22 during worship.
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From the Elders:
Sister Jo Ann Kouts led the Opening Devotional.
Had Elder Elections - Brother Ed Settle is new Vice Chair. Sister
Michele Sweet is new Secretary.
Set "Elder of the Day" Schedule for Sunday Worship; had Committee
and Ministry Team reports.
Pastor Andy noted a concern about Sunday School Classes starting
late, and hopes all will make an effort to start at 9:00AM in order to
have sufficient time for lesson and fellowship before heading to worship.
Looking ahead to CHURCH COUNCIL - held in Sanctuary on Sunday, February 8, 2015 after worship.
From the Trustees:
The board of Trustees met in January. The following elections and committee
appointments were made...
President - Mike Ketron
Vice-President - Alvie Schaefer
Secretary—Sally Scrogham
Committee assignments CEC - Tina Dodd
Preschool - Cody Wilson
Cemetery - Alvie Schaefer and Tom Lux
Property - Alvie Schaefer, Gary Dodd, Evan Huffman and John Ray
Many thanks to some of the current Trustees and past Trustees that stepped
up to fix the heating problem in the Parish House—Gary Huffman, Kurt Heilman, John Ray and Grant Huffman. This was more than just a simple fix as
they had to run new pipe from the Church to the Parish House under the driveway. Two days of hard work!
Hopefully everyone likes the new video screen that has been installed and is
being used now.
We look forward to the challenges that 2015 will bring to us and are committed
to being good stewards of the financial resources of the Church. We have a lot
of great things going on and will do everything we can to make sure we are
allocating the resources to make dreams become reality!
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Respectfully, Mike Ketron
Moravian Women’s News
Due to Journey Through Faith falling on our regularly scheduled
date, the next Moravian Women’s meeting will be TUESDAY,
February 3 at 7:00PM.
Nursery Volunteer Schedule for February
February 1—Barb Swinford
February 8—Stacy Huffman/Morgan Ketron
February 15—Dana DeBaun
February 22—Aleesa Dickerson
Our next church council meeting will be February 8, 2015.
We will look at all of the financial and activity reports of
every organization of the church. Please pick up your copy
of the reports on February 1, and review prior to the meeting
on February 8.
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SR HIGH YOUTH @THE PARSONAGE
February ‘Reversed’ Schedule!!!
Due to the Super Bowl, Sr High Youth Fellowship has a ‘reversed schedule’ for
the month of February. Andy and Brother Richard bring the lesson, and we all
bring the fun! Be nice...invite your Sr. High Friends!
Mark your calendar or set your phone NOW :
February Fellowship Meetings:
February 4/Wednesday: Fellowship Meeting @ Parsonage
(6:30-7:30PM)
February 15/Sunday: Fellowship Meeting @ Parsonage (6:30-7:30PM)
*** All 9th – 12th graders are welcome to Sr. High Youth***
A consistent place and time, a welcoming home, interesting lessons, popcorn, games,
and good fellowship are making Sr High Youth Fellowships very special---don’t miss
out!
Did you know… Sr. High Youth Group is active? Well, we are, and we
want 9th -12th graders to know they are invited to be a part of Sr. High
Youth! Come join us :)
We text…send us your number!
Michele Sweet: 812-593-5156
[email protected]
Dawn Wilson: 812-371-1623
[email protected]
Senior High Youth Event Calendar:
FEBRUARY 1: “BIG GAME” SANDWICH FUNDRAISER/MOC
We are holding our first official Sr. High Youth Fundraiser of
the New Year. Please plan to be at church Feb. 1 to help prepare all the subs we hope our church family orders for “Big
Game” day! Fundraisers help make our fun events more affordable! Encourage your friends and family to place a sandwich order.
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S.W.A.T.
S.W.A.T. is taking a trip to Sky Zone
after church on Sunday, February
8th.
The cost of this event for
S.W.A.T. members is $10, which includes lunch and jump. Friends and siblings are welcome, but
they will need to pay $13 to jump and pay for their lunch as
well. Waiver forms need to be filled out in
order to jump and are due by February
1st. See Abby Calender for those. We are
looking forward to this FUN afternoon!
Financial Update - Hope Moravian Church
December 31, 2014
Budget Income $
21,348.02 $
Budget Expenses $
22,460.43 $
Net Budget Gain/Loss $
(1,112.41) $
Other Income $
Other Expenses $
Net Other Gain/Loss $
9,289.08 $
2,763.51 $
6,525.57 $
TOTAL Income $
TOTAL Expenses $
Total Gain/Loss
$
30,637.10
25,223.94
5,413.16
$
$
$
Fiscal YTD
264,130.52
268,144.17
(4,013.65)
47,807.83
40,420.67
7,387.16
311,938.35
308,564.84
3,373.51
submitted by David Epperson, Treasurer
Financial Update For Morning Star Preschool
December 31, 2014
Income $
5,550.91 $
Expenses $
3,880.14 $
Total Gain/Loss
$
1,670.77 $
submitted by David Epperson, Treasurer
Note: Preschool Fiscal Year runs August 01 through July 31
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Fiscal YTD
18,701.93
16,588.81
2,113.12
Sun
HOPE FOR ALL 1
Mon
Tue
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9:00am—Sunday School 4:45-6:15pm Boy Scouts/
10:00am—Worship
FH
11:00am—Snak~N~Yak
5pm—Mealsite
-Mission Team Meeting in
6:30-8pm Cub Scouts/
Kola Classroom
MOC and church
-Pick up Super Sub
Sandwiches in MOC
6:00pm—ZUMBA/MOC
7:00pm—Moravian Women
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6pm—8p
6:30pm—
Youth
7:30pm
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9:00am—Sunday School 4:45-6:15pm Boy Scouts/
10:00am—Worship
FH
11:00am—CHURCH
5pm—Mealsite
COUNCIL
6:30-8pm Cub Scouts/
Snak~N~Yak
MOC and church
SWAT going for lunch and
jump at SKY ZONE
6:00pm—ZUMBA/MOC
7:00pm—ELDERS
7:00pm—Prayer Group
JOYFUL NOISE
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7:30pm
Presidents’ Day16
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7:00pm—Prayer Group
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4:45-6:15pm Boy Scouts/
FH
5pm—Mealsite
9:00am—Sunday School
6:30-8pm Cub Scouts/
10:00am—Worship
MOC and church
11:00am—Snak~N~Yak
6:00pm—Bible Study/
Sanctuary
7:00pm—Prayer Group
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6:00am—Men
3:30pm—6p
6pm—8p
9:00am—Sunday School 4:45-6:15pm Boy Scouts/
10:00am—Worship with
FH
Blessing of the New
5pm—Mealsite
Confirmation Class
6:30-8pm Cub Scouts/
11:00am—Snak~N~Yak
MOC and church
12:00pm—MOC/
Pinewood Derby
6:30pm—Senior High
Youth/Parsonage
Holy Communion
1st Sunday of Lent
3:30pm—6p
7:0
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6:00am—Men
7:30pm
2015
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Thu
4
pm—MOC/
vball
pm—MOC/
softball
—Senior High
h/parsonage
m—CHOIR
Fri
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Sat
6
7
6:00pm—ZUMBA/MOC
5:30PM—8PM—MOC/
6:00pm—AA/MH
softball
7:00pm—4-H/classroom & 6:00pm—Wedding Rehearsal
MOC
7:00pm—Special Events
Team/Kola
Journey Through Faith
Training
3:30pm—Teltoe-Wingler
Wedding
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n’s Breakfast
pm—MOC/
vball
pm—MOC/
softball
m—CHOIR
6:00pm—ZUMBA/MOC
6:00pm—AA/MH
7:00pm—TRUSTEES
5:30PM—8PM—MOC/
softball
Scouts set-up for Pinewood
Derby/MOC
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00pm—ASH 6:00pm—AA/Parish House
EDNESDAY
SERVICE
Journey Through Faith—Men’s Weekend
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n’s Breakfast 6:00pm—AA/Parish House
m—CHOIR
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Journey Through Faith—Women’s Weekend
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BIRTHDAYS
Mary Scheidt
Noel Knifley
David Simmons
Steve Sweet
Austin Wilson
Ellen Harker
Jackson Shipley
Tristan Schaefer
Seleah Settle
Cathy Barga
Jacob Hege
Wendy Christy
Amanda Zeller
Julien Baldwin
Glen Deaton
Gary Huffman
Ed Settle
Rebecca Eberhart
Joy Lux
Claire Dodd
Mike Lewis
Sandi Mobley
David Ketron
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Jessica Sezier 27
Katelin Gephart 28
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Jane Keller
Kara Epperson
Pam Emmert
Tina Dodd
Beth O'Brien
Emma Watkins
John D. Harker
David Golden
Bill Runion
Erica Harker
Elsie Hege
Jackie Clouse
Jennifer Clouse
Archie Herron
Janet Lee
Eric Lux
Adycin Rager
Ashley Chambers
Tom & Joy Lux
Mike & Sharon Crull
Ken & Cathy Burnes
John & Mary Reed
Richard & Jo Ann Keller
John & Susan Ziegler
February 2015
3’s
Morning star preschool
February 2015
4’s
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Our 3-yr-old class grew a little in January. With the addition
of two cute little girls, the 3’s class now has 13 children in
attendance. We are at full capacity, serving 31 children in
total. The children are especially appreciate of the MOC
during the cold weather and the teachers find many creative
ways to use the gym for learning and physical activity.
February is the time when Hope Moravian Church
families and MSP families can enroll children for the 20152016 school year. Enrollment information and applications
will be available in entry areas and on our website. As we
have found, the 4’s class fills really quickly in March, so we
STRONGLY ENCOURAGE you to share this information
with family and friends.
We currently have 6 children attending MSP through
the support of a partial or full scholarship. The scholarship
fund continues to be supported by individuals, families and
church groups who faithfully and often regularly give to this
important ministry. Blessings to those who make this commitment to children and the spreading of God’s love in the
way by contributing to the scholarship fund for MSP.
We look forward to installing a tv or viewing screen in
the preschool rooms. With the securing of church-wide
WiFi, the technology tools abound for instruction for MSP,
Sunday School and Children’s Church. All these teachers
are very appreciative of this support and look forward to using these tools to enhance children’s ministries at Hope Moravian Church.
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VBS INFORMATION
Summer will be here before we know it,
and with summer, comes VACATION BIBLE
SCHOOL! We will once again be having the
Community Bible School with area churches. A tentative date has been set as the 3rd
week of June. Our church will be the host
this year. Please pray about the planning of VBS, and how you can be a
part!!! Ask Jenny Wallace about details!
SPRING RALLY AND CAMP DATES
Youth in grades 6—age of 21, please mark
your calendars for spring rally. It will be held
in Ohio at Sky View Ranch (same as last year)
April 10—12. Please watch the newsletter
and bulletin for more information as it comes
in.
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TAR HOLLOW (for grade 7—age 21) - July 19—25
ILLIANA ( for grades 2—6) - July 27—31
THANK YOU
Thank you to Evan Watkins for bringing the message
on January 4, and to the Elders for leading December
28 and January 4 while Pastor Andy and his family
were in Wisconsin on vacation.
SUNDAY SCHOOL DISPLACEMENT
For the Sundays that fall during the Journey Through Faith Weekends
( February 22 and March 1), some of the Sunday School classes will
have to find another place to meet. If your class is one of the
“displaced” classes, you are welcome to join us in the sanctuary for an
“all-congregation” Sunday School class. Pastor Andy will lead us in this
time of fellowship.
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HOSPITALIZATIONS
Hospitalized and/or had surgery throughout the month
of January were: Brandy Walters, Sally Scrogham, Josh
McClain, Richard Keller and Paul Nading.
SYMPATHY
Our Sympathy goes out to the families
of Jean Shull, and Karen Cann (Ken
Seim’s aunt). Our prayers continue to
be with the families during this time
of loss.
Josh and Katie Burnett
1123 Lawson St
Washington, IL 61571
Ryan & Natalie Berkenstock
PO Box 219
Hartsville, IN 47244
The CROSS
(Christians Reaching Out Serving our Savior)
Team Update
Our team continues to seek to fill the
Worship Leader position for The
Cross worship service to be held at
Hauser High School Auditorium. This is our primary objective
right now as we will not begin this
new service without the right person
in place. Please pray with us that
the Lord would truly "Hand Pick" the
individual for this ministry.
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HOPE MORAVIAN CHURCH
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Hope, IN 47246
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