August 2016 Newsletter

House-to-House

 Family of Hope House Church                    August 2016

On welcoming the stranger         - Harvey Yoder

Because of the fear of Communist infiltration the US turned away thousands of Jewish refugees in he 1930's and 40’s.

Today many Christians are fearful of taking in refugees from war-ravaged Syria for similar security reasons, ignoring what the Bible has to say about the subject, as follows:

"For the Lord your God is God of gods and Lord of lords, the great God, mighty and awesome, who is not partial and takes no bribe, who executes justice for the orphan and the widow, and who loves the strangers, providing them food and clothing. You shall also love the stranger, for you were strangers in the land of Egypt."

- Deuteronomy12:17-19 NRSV

"Then the king will say to those at his right hand, ‘Come, you that are blessed by my Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world; for I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you welcomed me, I was naked and you gave me clothing, I was sick and you took care of me, I was in prison and you visited me.’"

- Matthew 25:34-36 NRSV 

"For he is our peace; in his body he has made both groups into one and has broken down the dividing wall, that is, the hostility between us."          

- Ephesians 2:14 NRSV 

"Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers, for by doing that some have entertained angels without knowing it."

- Hebrews 13:2-3 NRSV

Notes, prayers and praises 

• AUGUST BIRTHDAY BLESSINGS to Gail Blackburn 8/30! Also, Alma Jean and Harvey’s anniversary is 8/8 and James and Ruth Stauffer’s is 8/30.   
• FAITH IN ACTION congregations will be appealing to the City Council at 7 pm Tuesday, August 23, to become a part of Welcoming America, a program aimed at making our city more hospitable to newcomers. Your support and attendance are needed and appreciated.

August lectionary readings

7   Isaiah 1:1-20  Genesis 15:1-6 Psalm 33:12-22 Hebrews 11:1-3, 8-16 Luke 12:32-40

14 Isaiah 5:1-7  Jeremiah 23:23-29  Psalm 82  Hebrews 11:29-12:2

            Luke 12:49-56

21 Jeremiah 1:4-10 Isaiah 58:9b-14  Psalm 103:1-8 Hebrews 12:18-29 Luke 13:10-17

28 Jeremiah 2:4-13  Proverbs 25:6-7  Psalm 112  Hebrews 13:1-8, 15-16 Luke 14:1, 7-14

August services worship at 4, meal at 6 

7 Location: James & Ruth Stauffer 1250 Parkway Dr 22802   574-6141

Worship and Sharing: Harvey Yoder  

Bible Study: Elly Nelson                                                     Carry-in Meal 

14 Location: Family Life Resource Center

Worship and Sharing: James Stauffer                                      

Bible Study: Dick Dumas                                            Finger Foods Meal 

21 Location: James & Ruth Stauffer 1250 Parkway Dr 22802   574-6141

Worship and Sharing: Lois Rivera Wenger                                        

Bible Study: James Stauffer                                                Carry-in Meal

28 Location: Susan Campbell 1361 Lincolnshire Drive 22802 564-1524 

Worship and Sharing: Susan Campbell                                            

Bible Study: Harvey Yoder                                                 Carry-in Meal