"Blessed is the nation whose God is the LORD, the people he chose for his inheritance" (Psalm 33:12).

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1 A Cumberland Presbyterian Congregation July 1, 2011 Volume 4 No.7 "Blessed is the nation whose God is the LORD, the people he chose for his inheritance" (Psalm 33:12). My Dear Friends, God has certainly blessed the United States. He's extended His hand of provision across this great nation. Yet, how often do we fail to thank Him? As most Americans prepare to celebrate their independence this week, it's fitting to take a moment and offer thanks to God. He's provided so abundantly for us. Think about how God has blessed us in the following areas: First, our Godly heritage. History shows that many of the men who signed the Declaration of Independence were Christians. This country was founded on Biblical principles and a Christ-centered interpretation of justice, fairness, and equal opportunity. Second, He's blessed us with natural resources. Just think about the blessings God's placed at our feet: ore, minerals, oil, forests, lakes, pastures, farmlands, and more. He's provided what we need for ourselves and enough to care for other countries around the world. Third, we should appreciate our economy. The free enterprise we enjoy in America is a remarkable blessing. We excel in innovations because we're at liberty to follow our passions. Finally, God has placed us in a free country. You should thank God for the election process and the freedom to personally impact the direction of this nation. It's an amazing blessing that's completely unheard of in many parts of the world. This weekend, slow down a bit and look around. Try to intentionally notice the Lord's blessings in your life. What do you need to thank Him for? I look forward to seeing you on Sunday, July 3 rd, as we worship together and then on Monday, July 4 th, for our annual Fourth of July Celebration Community Cookout. Due to the drought situation, we will not have our fireworks display this year but we will still have a lot of food, fun, and fellowship. Wayne and his crew will be serving up hot dogs, hamburgers, and all the trimmings. You are asked to bring your favorite desserts and come on over at 6:00PM. Until then, HAVE A GREAT WEEK WITH JESUS! Sincerely His then yours, Eddie

2 SPECIAL EVENTS * * CHURCH NEWS ** ANNOUNCEMENTS ** MEETINGS HOPE CHURCH COMMUNITY OUTREACH FRIDAY, JULY 22 HOPE CHURCH MEN S FELLOWSHIP FISH FRY!! 6:00PM 8:00PM Eat In or Carry Out $10.00 Donation Requested for Future Mission Projects our guys will be involved with. Hope Church has opened its Fellowship/Youth Building to the Valrico Elementary School s, S.P.A.C.E. Program. They will be meeting here each Friday, beginning June 17, and continuing through July 29, 7:30 AM 6:30 PM. Mr. Sam Macko, Physical Education Director, from Valrico Elementary, is the Program Director. The acronym S.P.A.C.E. stands for Students, Parents, and Community Education. It is a unique one of a kind after-school enrichment program that functions under the direct supervision of the School District of Hillsborough County. During their time spent here they will be providing the students a camp-like atmosphere that focuses on developing the physical and social needs of the students. This is accomplished through the use of cooperative play activities that include video and board games, arts and crafts, outside physical activity, cooperative bingo, etc. We are glad that we are able to offer the use of our building and grounds for the next 7 Fridays as a part of our outreach to the community. MONDAY, JULY 4 TH 6:00 P.M. Food and Fellowship The church will furnish hot dogs, hamburgers, and all the trimmings (look for some special surprises). You can bring your favorite desserts, lawn chairs and a friend or two! See you on the Fourth!! Meals on Wheels Coordinator, Don Head, reports that our new program is off and running. Enthusiasm is high and our volunteers are showing up ready to work. We have finished early each week so far and we give God the glory for allowing us to serve in this great ministry. If you would be interested in joining us, then show up on Thursday morning around 10:00AM and let God use YOU!!

3 Prayer Concerns Thanks Prayer Concerns: Bill Barta, Barbie Beecham, Yener Belli, Lisa Brook, Bob Burfitt s family, David Buska, Nancy Carey, Diane Caridi, Bob Christie, Michael Collins, Tommy Felicia, Dale Franke, Chuck & P.J. Harvey, Keith Hawes, Diane Hazell, Nancy Head, Marilyn Heroux, Steve Horton, Annette Johnson, Chuck Kashavsky, Lonnie & Kathy Kruse, Glenda Lashley, Rick Lebo, Johnny Ligori, Tom Michael, Bob Michael, Kathy Moss, Tim Murphy, Robert Reese, Margie Robertson, Holly Scott, Dale Shackle, Robert Thompson, Bill Vent, Sr., John Wyatt, Austin Young, the people of Japan including, The David Lockard Family (Ina Asmus cousins who live in Japan), all tornado victims across the South and in Missouri, and all U.S. Troops abroad Missionaries: Kenneth & Delight Hopson (Uganda) Tom and Tammy George (Eastern Europe) Randy & Sheila Gaither (Belize) Anya Ortega (Guatemala) Beth-El Farmworker Wimauma, Immokalee, Arcadia and Ft. Meade Rev. Chuck & Marion Reed (Dade City) (Names will be removed from the prayer list after 6 weeks. If you wish to have name left on or returned to the list, please notify the office) ************************************ MISSIONS AND MINISTRIES YOUTH : Still collecting SODA CAN POP- TOPS for dialysis hours. BETH-EL: Espiritu has a continuing need for health and hygiene items including, toothbrushes, toothpaste, neosporin, band aids, shampoo, soap, towels, motel product samples, and 1 gallon zip lock bags. Also, canned fruit, tomato sauce, and pasta. Please drop off in basket in New Church Foyer. THE MISSION & MINISTRY OF HOPE CHURCH DEPENDS ON YOU! Birthdays Anniversaries Happy Birthday Will Ligori. July 5 Tom Rice... July 6 Summer Campoamor.. July 8 Brenda Jenkins.. July 11 Darhl Yount.. July 14 Karl Bregenzer July 15 Eve Ligori. July 20 Erol Belli.. July 24 Dennis Spitler.. July 24 Ann Blount. July 26 Steve Brook. July 31 Happy Anniversary Rev. Eddie & Brenda.. July 1 Earl & Deborah Starry.. July 4 Robert & Patricia Ann Holt... July 10 Art & Shirley Roberts. July 15 Don & Nancy Head. July 22 Wayne & Ruthie Clark.. July 26 Chuck & Dena Bingham July 29 Elders Assisting in Communion July 3rd Donna Cachia Robert Holt Wayne Clark Betty Harvey ************************** SESSION MEMBERS LINDA ATKIN LISA BROOK DONNA CACHIA CHUCK KASHAVSKY JOE LIGORI ************************ Next Meeting July 18

4 Flower Dedications Pastor Eddie and Brenda..... July 3 To the Glory of God and in honor of their 42 nd wedding anniversary on July 1 st. Donna Cachia.... July 10 To the Glory of God and in honor of Pastor Eddie and Brenda on their 5 th anniversary at Hope Church. Please sign up for Your Flower Dedication. This is a wonderful way to honor or memorialize a loved one or celebrate a special event in your life. The 2011 Flower Dedication sign up sheet is now available in the New Church Foyer. The cost for 1 large arrangement is $ Please write a separate check payable tohope Church ******************************** THE HOPE CHURCH MEN S GROUP 2011 Project Homestead LOOK FOR THESE ITEMS IN THE CHURCH FOYER! * Weekly Pastor s Page * The Hope Church Monthly Newsletter * The Hope Church Directory * Sign Up Sheets - Hope Church Events * Flower Sign Up Sheet * Through the Bible in a Year (Tract) * My Tithe Envelopes For all who have made a pledge to the New Building Fund, please use the pledge payment envelopes in the basket on the table in the Narthex. The Hope Church Men s Group is offering to help our friends here at Hope Church with home improvement projects, such as yard work, painting, screen repair, or any other miscellaneous home maintenance project that you may need help with. Just ask and we ll see what we can do! You can find the sign up sheet in the New Church Foyer. If you have any questions, contact Andy Reminder. Please call Shirley in the office and make sure she has your address. Thank you!. Attention Ladies and Gents!! Sandra Brown And her committee want to thank everyone who shared their recipes to go in our new Hope Church Cookbook. The project is finished and at the publishers. The plan is to sell the books with the proceeds going to the Building Fund.

5 July 2011 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 2 Sunday s Schedule 9:00 am - Adult Bible Study 9:30 am - Coffee, donuts and fellowship 10:30 am - Worship 3 COMMUNION SUNDAY 4 4 th of July 6:00 pm Session Meeting 6:30PM FISH FRY! EAT IN OR TAKE OUT 6:00 8:00pm Rev. W.E. Eddie Jenkins, Pastor Shirley Scott, Secretary Hope Church Office Hours: 9:00 am 2:00 pm Monday thru Friday Phone number: (813) Fax number: (813) hchurch22@tampabay.rr.com (Pastor s Study) hopechurch4@aol.com (Church Office) HOPE CHURCH WEBSITE: