News from New Hope Church

New Hope is a church of people just like you: people who are looking for answers, who want to connect, who want to get the most out of life, who want to know the God who loves them. All who believe, seek, or doubt are welcome!

Ash Wednesday

Posted on February 1, 2012 by

The season of Lent, a time in the church’s calendar for reflection and preparation as we await the joy of Easter, begins Wednesday, February 22. We will offer two Ash Wednesday Services of Holy Communion and Imposition of Ashes at … Read more

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Spiritual Practices, Habits, and Growth

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By the time you read this column, we’ll be well on our way into this new year. As I consider how this year will be different from those past, particularly with regard to my spiritual life and growth, I’m drawn to a process … Read more

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New Member Discovery Class Begins February 26

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Are you interested in learning more about New Hope Church and how to become a member? Our Discovery Class, led by Pastor Steve Norden and Pastor Sarah Palsma, is for anyone who would like to know more about our beliefs, … Read more

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January Finance Report

Posted on February 1, 2012 by

The first few months of a new year is a good time to reevaluate priorities and values. No resolutions, just assessments of where we are and where we want to be. In order to continue our goals of reaching, rooting, and … Read more

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Tech Ministry Volunteers Needed

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Serving our projection, video, computer and sound board needs for all services, our projection and sound tech ministry is a growing ministry! For those who are gifted in computers, visual media, and sound mixing, we work very closely together as … Read more

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Hope College Symphonette in Concert

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We are thrilled to host the Hope College Symphonette in concert on their spring tour Friday evening, March 16 at 7:00PM. Please join us for an evening of outstanding orchestral music. This is a free concert, so please invite your friends! … Read more

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Children’s Ministry in February

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Friday 2/3 Movie Night “Letters to God” (while parents watch “Courageous” - RSVP required) Sunday 2/5 K/1 Kids WOW Choir sings @ 9:30 worship Sunday 2/19 Family Worship & Easter Egg Hunt Volunteer Sign-Up Sunday 2/26 2nd-5th Kids WOW Choir sings @ 11:00 … Read more

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Children’s Ministry Volunteers Needed

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We need volunteers to help in the planning stages for the Easter Egg Hunt, Sports Camp, and Vacation Bible School. If you’d like to help, please email Brooke Morris or call 614.766.5445 x13.  

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Children’s Sunday School February Lessons

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This month our Children’s Sunday School classes are studying Jesus & His Ministry. Our lessons are: 2/5       Mary & Martha 2/12     Jesus & the Children 2/19     Two by Two 2/26     Zacchaeus Each Sunday School class has an incentive jar they … Read more

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Kids WOW February Themes

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Kids WOW continues on Wednesday evenings for kindergartners through 5th graders. Our themes for February are: 2/1  Out of the Darkness/God wants us to be brave (Nehemiah 2:8) 2/8  God Save the Queen/God takes care of his people (Esther 4:14) … Read more

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Youth Sunday

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Join us for a special time of worship as our Youth lead both services on Sunday, February 19. Please note there will be no Children’s Sunday School that day, so our children can attend worship and learn from our Youth as … Read more

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Mexican Fiesta Dinner

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Everyone is invited to attend the annual Mexican Fiesta dinner, hosted by the New Hope Youth Groups, on Saturday, March 3, 2011 from 5:30 to 7:30PM in the Fellowship Hall. If you’ve never been to a Mexican Fiesta dinner, you … Read more

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Garage Sale Coming Soon

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The annual Garage Sale has been scheduled for Friday, April 27 and Saturday, April 28. This important fundraiser helps send our Youth on their annual High School mission trip and the Middle School Youth on their annual camping trip to … Read more

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Adult Education Opportunities

Posted on February 1, 2012 by

Grow in your faith by attending an adult discipleship class this winter. Classes have already begun, but it’s not too late to join us! Walk-ins are welcome, but registration is appreciated. Sign up at the church, call 614.766.5445, or register securely … Read more

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February Men’s Breakfast

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The next New Hope Men’s Breakfast will be Saturday, February 18 at the church. Join us for a hearty breakfast and fellowship with the guys. Mark your calendars for our future breakfast gatherings on March 17 and April 21. So … Read more

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February Preschool Update

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New Hope Preschool is currently registering children for the 2012-13 school year. During the early enrollment period for current preschool and church families, we enrolled 133 children; last year at this time we had 97 children enrolled. We started accepting enrollments from … Read more

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Welcoming and Greeting at New Hope

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By Loretta Rolle, Fellowship Team Leader When new people walk into New Hope Church, they evaluate the atmosphere. They ask themselves, “Will I be accepted here? Will the people be friendly? Will it be easy to find my way around? Will … Read more

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Share a Simple Gift

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Most of us have never experienced the ordeal of living outside all winter without a coat or warm clothes. Having warm clothing is more than just a comfort issue, it’s also a serious health concern for the homeless, especially homeless … Read more

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Adult Mission Trip

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By Gretchen Henoch On a hot Sunday afternoon in July 2011, Donna Gleditsch, Ken & Kathy Hammond, Gretchen Henoch, Ed & Terri Klinker, Johnny & Nancy Wagoner, and Jim & Marla Underwood left the church parking lot with Jackson County … Read more

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Volunteers Needed for HIS Place Soup Kitchen

Posted on January 26, 2012 by

Volunteers are needed for HIS Place, a soup kitchen located at St. John’s Episcopal Church on Town Street, on Wednesday, February 15 at 5:30PM. Please sign up using the form below if you can help. Contact Marla Underwood or email the … Read more

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Resolutions for a Bright Future

Posted on January 6, 2012 by

Given that this is the first edition of New Hope’s newsletter for a new year, it seems appropriate that we take stock of the year past along with taking a forward look into 2012. As I reflect on the year past, … Read more

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December Finance Report

Posted on January 6, 2012 by

A mistake in last month’s accounting report gave us a rosier view of our financial picture than is reality. While we are still below budget in our expenses we are well below our budgeted income. Last month we received $57,102 allocated to … Read more

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Salvation Army Bell Ringing Follow Up

Posted on January 6, 2012 by

On Saturday, December 10, nearly 40 New Hope youth and adults provided some Christmas cheer and helped a good cause by ringing a bell for the Salvation Army for 12 hours. This outreach generated $479 that will be used by … Read more

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Souper Bowl of Caring 2012

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Mark your calendar for our annual Souper Bowl of Caring food drive on Sunday, February 5. Super Bowl weekend, a time when people come together for football and fun, is a great time to also collect food for the needy. … Read more

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Meals Needed

Posted on January 6, 2012 by

Helping Hands is seeking meals for the Gallagher family, including lunches and dinners for the next few weeks. Please sign up on the meal request sheet at the Welcome Center in the Narthex. Your help fulfills our mission of discipleship. Contact … Read more

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Lenten Soup Supper Dates

Posted on January 6, 2012 by

On Wednesday evenings during Lent, all are invited to share a simple meal of soup and bread as a reminder of our common journey through Lent. This year’s Lenten Soup Suppers will be on February 29, March 7, 14, 21, and … Read more

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News from the Nursery

Posted on January 6, 2012 by

As 2012 begins we say good-bye to familiar faces in the nursery, Jenna Morgan and Megan Hungler, and welcome in a new staff member, Molly Fleming. We are excited to have Molly as part of the nursery family and look forward … Read more

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Important Children’s Ministry Dates

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Important Children’s Ministry Dates in 2012 – mark your calendars! January 18 – February 22 Kids WOW, Wednesdays 6:00-8:00PM April 1 Palm Sunday/Family Worship and Easter Egg Hunt 1:00PM June 11-15 Sports Camp 6:30-8:00PM July 23-27 Vacation Bible School 9:00-11:00AM … Read more

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Children’s Sunday School Update

Posted on January 6, 2012 by

The 9:30 Children’s Sunday School classes continue their winter curriculum of the Rock Solid Series. The lessons in January, Jesus, Son of God, share with our kids the stories of Jesus. Please follow along with the curriculum guide (ask your child’s teacher … Read more

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Kids WOW Winter Session

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I hope you were able to come to the Christmas Cantata and see our Children’s Choir sing and praise our Lord through music. It has been a meaningful fall for everyone who participated in Kids WOW. A huge thank you … Read more

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