Health Ministry's
Activity Tree
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We add another leaf on the activity tree every week! We've logged over 1000 miles so far! Way to go everyone! Way to get active!
Be sure to log your walking/running mileage (or the equivalent for other activity**) on the Health Ministries bulletin board this Sunday.
We want our tree to be in full bloom by May, so get busy and get active!
**Count 10 minutes of other activity as one mile.
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Greetings!
The church is all a buzz with preparations for the upcoming Holy Week, starting with our annual Pancake and Porkie Breakfast this Sunday. We've been planning and preparing for a yum-dilly-icious breakfast for you and your guests. It's always so festive as the kids enter worship waving their palm branches and then will be singing for us.
On Thursday at 6:00 pm is our Holy Thursday Last Supper. We will be recalling how Jesus shared in a Last Supper with his twelve disciples, as we gather at tables of 12 in our Worship Area to reenact this communion meal. The room will be gradually darkened as we remember the events leading up to Jesus' crucifixion and death. Adults and children alike have found this New Hope tradition to be deeply meaningful.
Saturday, April 3rd at 10 am is our Easter Egg Hunt for children sponsored by Young Hope, the high school youth group. Be sure to bring your children, grandchildren, nieces, nephews and neighbors to search for eggs and goodies hidden through out the church.
On Easter Sunday our two worship celebrations will be nearly identical as the Praise Choir leads music at both worship services, including triumphal arrangements of great Easter songs! Communion will be served at the 10:30 service only.
This is indeed an exciting week in the life of the church. We look forward to seeing you; and as always, your friends and family are always welcome.
See you in church!
Patti |
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I A F P & P B is Sunday
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IAFP&PB = "Invite-A-Friend Pancake & Porkie Breakfast!"
Keanu & Nala Rose along with Logan Piontek made the yumcious pancakes last year!
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Sunday, at our "IAFP&PB", hosted by our youth from 8
a.m. to noon. Tickets are $5 adults, $3/for 10 and under with a $20
family maximum. Invite a friend - and when you buy their ticket it's
only half price! Tickets are still available at the door.
We hope to have every New Hope member invite friends and family as this is an excellent opportunity for
you to invite someone to come visit!
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Love Gifts
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Do You Feel Called to Share Your Gifts?
As a growing and vibrant church, New
Hope has an ever-growing list of items that may be beckoning you to
help!
Purchase flat screen TV for back wall of the Celebration Center -
this will help the Praise Team and Pastor Greg on a weekly basis, as
well as when we have Skype services with Bulgaria. We will also use it for classes and groups. (Approximately
$1,000)
Purchase seasonal banners
for outside (Approximately $250) Touch up painting inside. Spring clean-up of landscaping.
If there is anything you would like
to help with call the church office 964-0143, or email Pastor Greg or Patti. |
Children Sing In Worship This Sunday
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Be Here for Rehearsal at 8:45 am
Parents please have your children in Room 105 promptly at 8:45 a.m. to rehearse their
Palm Sunday music for the Children's Choir.
Also, we would really appreciate it if your children are able to stay for the palm parade and singing at the beginning of the 10:30
service also. Everyone loves to see and hear the children!
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Fruits & The Spirit Entertains Day/Time Change
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Vote on the time that works for you!
Interested in becoming part of Fruits & The Spirit, but can't make it at noon on Monday? This group of encouragers focused on learning to eat healthy and move more through good habits and
prayer, are looking at the possibility of meeting at another time, but the big question is when?! Take a quick 2 minutes, follow the link below and let me know which times work for you! Please mark ALL the times that work for you, and then we'll pick the most popular time slot.
Vote on the new day/time!
Keep in mind that the calendar doesn't mean THAT specific week - it means any Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, etc.
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| Tai Chi Class Starts Saturday, April 10th |
Great for Reducing Stress & Improving Balance
New Hope member Adam Brown will be offering free Tai Chi classes starting Saturday, April 10th at 9:00 a.m. here at New Hope. The sessions are open to all ages, and Adam would really like to make an impact with the 40, 50, 60+ year old members of the church because he sees that this could be a wonderful opportunity to help people gain strength, flexibility and mobility.
A recent study shows that elders and people with chronic knee pain benefit from Tai Chi because it helps strengthen the muscles and ligaments of the legs.
Tai Chi offers numerous benefits beyond stress reduction, including:
- Reducing anxiety and depression
- Improving balance, flexibility and muscle strength
- Reducing falls in older adults
- Improving sleep quality
- Lowering blood pressure
- Improving cardiovascular fitness in older adults
- Relieving chronic pain
- Increasing energy, endurance and agility
- Improving overall feelings of well-being
For more information contact Patti or call the church office. |
New Hope Hosts Team in Bellin Run
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Sign up now for June 12th event!
New Hope's Bellin 2009 Team
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New Hope
will be sporting our very own team at the Bellin Run again this year. Whether you plan to run or
walk, be sure to sign up as part of the New Hope team! Here are some of the benefits:
- You'll get healthy preparing for the event
- Increased energy
- Reduced stress
- Improved self-esteem
- Great social
activity
- Great way to get New
Hope's name out on the streets
Also... - Official training schedule
- VIP registration (race packets delivered
here to New Hope the week prior to the event)
- Bellin Run e-Newsletter
- $1 discount
on the pasta dinner
- FREE Bellin training t-shirt (if you register prior to May 1st)
- PLUS the first 20 to register for an event this
spring get a FREE newly designed New Hope t-shirt.
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Automatic Bank Withdrawals Available Now!
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Go Automatic!
We have arranged for you to make your monthly donations to New Hope through monthly or semi-monthly automatic bank withdrawals (ACH). You may schedule your funds to be transferred the 1st and/or the 15th of every month. If you are interested in this opportunity please fill out the deduction form available in the church office, or download it from our website and return it to the church office. Any questions, please contact Kathy Buechler or Michelle Lake.
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