Hope United Church of Christ

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Find out what's happening at Hope and in the Lehigh Valley by scrolling down for our announcements and weekly calendar.

Welcome to Hope United Church of Christ
The people of Hope United Church of Christ are a dynamic, intergenerational, caring community of faith, called together by God to: Receive ideas and support people in ways that reflect the life of Jesus. Foster the spiritual growth and value the self worth of all. Accept and respond to the challenges around us.

Holding worship and programs that are alive and relevant.
Offering challenges for everyone to discover and use their unique gifts. Participation in the United Church of Christ and it's wider mission. Encouraging the participation of all in fellowship and service.

Join us for worship every Sunday at 8:30 and 10:45AM.
We have nursery care and children's church for the little ones during worship.
Adult and Children's Sunday School is at 9:30AM.
The Adult Sunday School often has forums featuring enlightening and informative guest speakers.
Hope UCC is handicapped accessible.
Large print bulletins and hymnals are available as well as devices for the hearing impaired.

If you'd like to contact us and find out more about Hope, use our office email address,
hopechurch@hopeuccallentown.org
or phone us at 610-439-8118.
Church office hours are Monday through Thursday 9:00AM - 12:00PM
Our church office is closed Fridays.
Hope U.C.C. is associated with the Penn Northeast Conferenceof the United Church of Christ.

Hope Church Nursery School
For over 45 years, Hope United Church of Christ has sponsored a nursery school to church members and our community. Hope Church Nursery School provides a safe, loving, and nurturing preschool for children three, four, and five years old. In addition to placing a strong emphasis on emergent literacy and numeracy, our curriculum includes music and movement, art, field trips, parent conferences, and outdoor activities. These embedded academics are all incorporated into our activities and playtime!

For more information, please contact Holly Martin or Mary Jane Brochu at
610-439-8973 or at hopeabc2@rcn.com

http://www.hopechurchnurseryschool.webs.com/
Please let Hope Church and Hope Church Nursery School know if you found us through our website.
Our webpage is always under construction so check back regularly for further developments.
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Wed, Nov 17 10:00 PM Community & World (Resource Room)
7:00 PM Church Family (Resource Room)

Thurs, Nov 18 8:30 AM Theological Table Talk (Resource Room)
10:00 AM Membership Expansion (Resource Room)

Fri, Nov 19 7:00 PM Coptic Church Bible Study (Sanctuary & Fellowship Room)

Financial enlistment update: As of Thursday, November 9,we have 39 pledges for the 2011 Hope church budget totaling $86,842. Thank you to everyone who has pledged so far! In 2010, we had 92 pledges for a total annual gift of $154, 632. Let's see if we can raise those numbers so we can expand

Hope Church Holiday Bazaar: Begin your holiday shopping at Hope and spread cheer around the globe! Sunday, November 21st, (9:30-10:30 Hope Members) (11:30-3:00 Open to the Public) We are delighted to invite you to the 5th annual SERRV International Holiday Bazaar! Your purchase will benefit artists and farmers from around the world! From old favorites to some instant classics, we'll have a large assortment of ornaments, crches, jewelry, scarves, home decorations, soaps, books, and more! Fair trade coffee and chocolates also available! All proceeds will go to SERRV International and The Get In Touch Foundation. Bring a canned good for Second Harvest and enter to win a free holiday gift!

PASTOR BILL IS TURNING 50! And he would love nothing more than to spend it with his friends and family at Hope! You are invited Saturday, November 27, from 3-5:30 PM, to the Fellowship Room, for a celebration of Bill's first half-century on earth. Please come with a story, poem, toast, a piece of art, or song to share with the group. (If you cannot be there, we would still love to hear from you! Please give a copy of what you would share to Betsy who will read/show it at the party.) RSVP to Betsy at 610-439-7195. Can't wait to see you there

PLEASE CONSIDER SPONSORING CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS: Is God calling you to sponsor the Christmas tree, or one or more of the five wreaths, or the garland, which will spruce up our church during the Advent and Christmas season? If interested, please contact the church office.

ALLENTOWN RESCUE MISSION CONTRIBUTIONS FOR NOVEMBER: Men's gloves (medium and large) and scarves. The items may be placed in the receptacle provided in the Narthex.

DAYBREAK PROGRAM: We are collecting monthly for the Lehigh County Conference of Churches Daybreak Program. Your support will help so many people in need. For November, the following items are requested: Family size: toothpaste, toothbrushes, deodorant, shampoo, soap, and lotion. Your donation MAKES A DIFFERENCE!

ANNUAL CHRISTMAS GATHERING: Saturday December 4, 2010 from 6:00 -9:00 PM. The Gourmet Group invites Hope adult members and their friends to the Christmas Gathering at the home of Diane and John Loughman, 5217 High Vista Drive in Orefield, PA 18069 phone 610-391-8370. Beverages, ham, cheese and rolls will be provided. To help with the general expenses, a contribution of $5.00 per person is requested. Any surplus will be given to Moser Village Family Center. Guests are invited to bring hors d'oeuvres (you might want to try Spanish Tapas recipes) or dessert. RSVP by November 28 by signing up on the cube (indicate hors d'oeuvre or dessert) or contact Diane and John.

HOPE'S BOOK AND MOVIE GROUP meets at 7:00 pm on the 3rd Wednesday of the month, with a few exceptions. We alternate monthly between books and movies that have been read or seen prior to the meeting. Discussions are always lively and the refreshments are tasty. Consider joining us every month or for the discussions that most interest you. Listed below are the upcoming sessions. For more information, please contact Bobbi Rothermel at 610-336-9549 or bobbir1@verizon.net.
November 17 Movie - The Last Station Hershberger Home
January 15 Movie: - The Red Violin Trach Home February 16 Book: - People of the Book Seaman Home
by Geraldine Brooks