House-to-House
Family of Hope House Church
April 2014
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To be truly well we need to practice doing what well people do
Truly well people drink daily from the well of Living Water.
Truly well people avoid seeing themselves as victims, and cultivate a spirit of gratitude to God and others rather than nursing grievances.
Truly well people are intentional about expanding their circle of good relationships (as in a supportive faith community) rather than isolating themselves from others.
Truly well people are generous in sharing what they have with others rather than hoarding more for themselves.
Truly well people engage in plenty of good physical activity rather than living sedentary lives.
Truly well people operate on the basis of their faith rather than their worst-case fears.
Truly well people treat their bodies and minds as gifts to be given the best possible care.
Truly well people have a sense of mission and purpose that goes beyond their immediate personal interests, but which they also know is in their (and others') best interests.
Wellness is a priceless, but nevertheless costly, gift to be treasured for a lifetime.
- Harvey Yoder
Notes, prayers and praises
OUR EASTER SUNRISE SERVICE and breakfast will be at the Vlasits April 20!
THE STORY OF ELIAS CHACOUR, a Palestinian church leader, will be featured in a film shown at the seminary at 7 pm April 16.
PRAY FOR KAREN CAMPBELL, scheduled for gall bladder surgery at the Woodstock Hospital Monday, April 7.
WE CONTINUE USING Stephen Cherry’s Barefoot Prayers for our Lenten devotional reading. Cherry pastors the Durham Cathedral in Ireland and plans to visit this area (and our church!) in August.
APRIL BIRTHDAY BLESSINGS to Bertha Swarr 4/13, Jack (Hong
Yan) Zhou 4/14, Cathy Atwell 4/19, Bo Hu 4/20 and Randy May 4/21!
April Lectionary readings
6 Ezekiel 37:1–14 Psalm 130 Romans 8:6–11 John 11:1–45
13 Matthew 21:1–11 Psalm 118:1–29 Isaiah 50:4–9 Psalm 31:9–16 Philippians 2:5–11 Matthew 26:14–27:66 Matthew 27:11–54
20 Acts 10:34-43 Psalm 118:1–2, 14–24 Colossians 3:1–4 John 20:1–18
or Matthew 28:1–10
27 Acts 2:14a, 22–32 Psalm 16 1 Peter 1:3–9 John 20:19–31
April services worship at 3:59, meal at 6 (except 4/20)
6 Location: James & Ruth Stauffer 1250 Parkway Dr 22802 574-6141
Worship and Sharing: Harvey Yoder
Bible Study: Paul Swarr Carry-in Meal
13 Location: Family Life Resource Center 723 Newman Ave. 432-0531
Worship and sharing: Harvey Yoder
Bible Study: Dick Dumas Finger Food Meal
20 Easter Sunrise Service: Guy & Margie Vlasits 3448 Caverns Dr K’town 908-0391
8 am Worship at the caverns entrance, with meditation by James Stauffer, followed by a celebration of Easter singing and breakfast!
27 Location: Susan Campbell 1361 Lincolnshire Dr. 22802 564-1524
Worship and Sharing: Susan Campbell
Bible Study: Elly Nelson Carry-in Meal
