Greetings!
Pastor Greg's sermon this week will be, "The Tough Keep Going and Going and Going" based on Luke 5:1-11. Here are a couple thoughts to ponder as you prepare for worship.
- Do
you ever feel like you are running out of energy?
- What kind of obstacles have slowed you down
or even stopped you?
- How do you find the
strength to keep going and going and going?
I'm sure you'll agree with me that the "Tough Do What" series has been very inspiring.
The retreat was awesome! Check out the pictures below. Many ideas sprang from the weekend and I'm having fun as people keep saying, "Hey, let's do this!" Lots of good things to come and I'm excited. Keep the suggestions coming.
See you in church!
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| Young Hope's "Super Bowl"
$$ Fundraiser $$ | Be sure to purchase your bundle of "Super
Bowl" goodies this Sunday morning! The bundle includes; a quart of AWESOME white chicken chili, a loaf of bread & a plate sweets
for only $10.00. (Of course, additional $$ donations will be welcomed with a smile.) The youth will use the proceeds
to defray the cost of their upcoming events.
I certainly have my order in and can't wait to taste Kevin's infamous white chicken chili!
 Young Hope at the Lock In
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Youth participate in
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Our Middle School Youth &
Young Hope (our Senior High Youth) will
be posted at the doors as you leave worship on Sunday
accepting donations of non-perishable food items and cash for the nationwide Souper Bowl of Caring.
All food collected will be donated to our
local Food Pantry and monies will be donated to the N.E.W. Community
Shelter. Through this mission, young
people learn what it's like to make a positive difference in the world-as they
collect food, raise money and volunteer.
Be sure to bring your food items to share with those in need!
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LET US WALK (or run) WITH THE SPIRIT...
Galatians 5:25
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New Hope's Heath Ministry encourages you to strive for 10,000 steps a day which is considered an active, healthy lifestyle. To help motivate you, the Spring Challenge has begun! When you come to the church, log the distance you've walked/run throughout the week on the bulletin board located outside the worship area. (Conversion for other forms of exercise is 1/2 hour equals 3 miles.) Every time we fill a sheet we'll add a leaf to the tree. We already have earned our first leaf! So let's see if we can make the tree full of leaves by May! In addition, the Health Ministry will give a newly designed New Hope t-shirt (designed by the youth) to the first 20 individuals who show our Parish Nurse, Amy Powell, proof of registration to participate in a local 2010 run/walk event such as the Cellcom or the Bellin.
Join the fun and get fit!
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Valentine's Day Family Sock Hop
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 Kerry Jewison twirls daughter Rebekah
2nd Annual Valentine's Day Family Sock Hop!Mark your calendars as this is a MUST ATTEND event! Last year was a blast and it's back by popular demand. - Sunday, February 14th
- 4:00 - 6:00 pm
- Music, Dancing
- Pizza, soda, snacks
- Contests - hula hoop, blowing bubbles, best costume (Anyone know where I can get my hands on a poodle skirt?)
If you can help decorate Sunday afternoon or can bring a snack that night, click here.
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Young Couples Head to El Sarape on Feb 21st
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February 21st at 5:00 pm the Young Couples Group is meeting
at El Sarape for dinner and great conversation.
At 4:30 drop the kids at New Hope for
free childcare and dinner provided by New
Hope's middle and high school youth groups then sneak
away for a relaxing dinner at El Sarape knowing the kids are all set. In fact
bring their jammies and you can take them home before 7 p.m. with full tummies
and all ready for bed.
Cost for the
event is food and beverages of your choice.
Please let us know if you plan to attend so we can plan the childcare
accordingly and make reservations at the restaurant. El Sarape is located at 2030 East Mason Street in Green Bay .
We had a great time bowling at the January outing!
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Update on New Hope's Response to Haiti Disaster
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Thank you to all who donated to the free will collection that
was taken for Haiti
in the month of January. We collected
$676.00 which was sent to UMCOR (United Methodist Committee On Relief) to help with the many continuing needs for the
people of Haiti.
New Hope is still collecting Health Kits to send to UMCOR. UMCOR is in country and are working to get assistance to the devastated areas.
GBGM is in the process of organizing teams to go to Haiti. New Hope and Russe are looking into the prospects of a joint mission to Haiti in the future, so if this is something you are interested in, please let me know. I'm not sure of the timeframe yet, although I'm sure UMCOR and VIM teams will be there for years to come helping with the aftermath.
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Memories from Praying In Color
New Hope's 2010 Women's Retreat
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 At the main Praying In Color sessions we opened our minds and hearts to a new of way praying that integrates color and thoughts more so than spoken words.
 At the Wrapped in Prayer break out sessoin we learned about Prayer Shawl ministry and plan to encompass it here at New Hope.  Sending a handwritten note is NOT a lost art! In the Handwritten Prayer break out session we were able to make note cards.  The remaining break out session was Praying in Motion where we lifted up people in prayer while moving and being active. It was a wonderful retreat and a chance to connect with both old and new friends. Be sure to mark your calendar now for next year! JANUARY 28 - 29, 2011
Click here if you'd like to be on the design team for next year's event.
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