Sunday's Message
| Pastor Greg's Advent-Christmas Sermon Series is:
"Are You Going to See the Baby?"
The focus this Sunday:
"Will You See the Baby of HOPE?"
based on
Isaiah 11:1-10
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Looking Ahead!
For Your Calendar
| ~ Dec. 4th Hanging of the Greens & Children's Workshop from 11 am - 1 pm
~ Dec. 9th Annual Charge Conference at 6:30 p.m.
~ Dec. 12th Delicious Delectables Cookie Walk 10 a.m. - noon
~ Dec. 15th Surviving the Holidays - Divorce Care Special Program 7 - 9 p.m.
~ Dec. 19th Christmas Program in the
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Ongoing Programs
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Take the challenge to get involved!
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Middle School Youth - Tuesdays at 6p.m.
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Taste & See Women's Bible Study - Wednesday 9:30 a.m.
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Heartwarmers - Knitters meet 3rd Wednesday at 7 pm
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Disciple Bible Study - Mondays at 6:30 p.m.
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Financial Peace University - watch for details for January
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Greetings!
I read the following quote this morning in "Sound Bites", a daily devotional sent out by Rev. Dave Wilkinson. (Dave is a dear friend of New Hope and his wife, Donna, leads our Wednesday morning Taste and See Bible Study.)
In modern language, hope has become little more than a strong wish or a way of stating our preference. Hope, however, is a holy word, a powerful and exciting word. The word hope really means "faithful expectation." We hope, that is we faithfully expect that God is acting on our behalf to create, to save, and to sustain us. We claim an expectation for the future, even when the present does not provide proof that the future will be good; and we do so faithfully, within the relationship we claim with God in Jesus Christ. When we as faithful people say "hope," we should use the word with our feet firmly planted, our head held high, and our life relying on the God who will not let us go. We need to say "hope" as a prayer, as an affirmation of faith, and as a doxology to the living God.
-- Randy Cross in Born to Save: An Advent Study Based on the Revised Common Lectionary
I like that quote. I'm planting my feet firmly, holding my head high, relying on a God who will not let me go, and faithfully expecting....hoping... that God is acting on my behalf to create, to save, and to sustain me.
Hope IS a powerful and holy word.
I'm off to Texas for the weekend to visit the Markowicz family, so I'll see you next week, but Dick Frohling will save you a seat!
Go forth with new hope,
Patti
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Hanging of the Greens, Chili Cook-off
& Children's Craft Workshop this Saturday
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I t's that joyful time of year when we get to "deck the halls" and "hang the greens" here at New Hope for the Christmas season. We'll be decorating our building, putting up the tree, and ending with a chili cook-off for lunch. We'll also have a holiday craft workshop for the children so they can make something to take home with them.
Plan to be here to help and share in the fun!
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We Need Your Help with 5 Angels!
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Caring & Sharing @ Christmas
We still have 5 Angels hanging on our tree waiting to be adopted and we need your help! New Hope is sponsoring several families from Vida Nueva United Methodist Church again this year and most of the angels have already been selected.
These are the remaining angels:
Carina, age 12 - Gift of clothes
Christian, age 14 - Gift of clothes
Diego, age 15 - Gift of clothes
Family of 4 - Gift of "Something Fun"
Family of 5 - Gift of "Something Fun"
Suggestions - $25(?) Scrip gift card for Walmart, Shopko, Amazon.com, Marcus Theatres, Old Navy, Kohl's.
If you'd like one of the names above, please contact the church office ASAP or click here to email Michelle and let her know. Please return the wrapped gifts to New Hope on or before Sunday, December 12th.
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| Facilitators for classes/studies needed |
Wondering how you can get involved, learn, grow, share your gifts in 2011? We are looking for facilitators and leaders for several classes and bible studies beginning in January or February. The following classes need someone to facilitate. We are not requiring you to be "teachers", but rather someone to welcome people, share a topic either by book or DVD, start the discussion with questions about the topic, and generally help the flow of the course. The following classes are ideas and we are open to suggestions if there is something you'd like to see offered.
DivorceCare - 13 week DVD series with discussion
Financial Peace - 13 week DVD series with discussion
Men's Group - book or bible study
Young Adult - book study
Lenten Series - 6 week class on Wednesday evenings
Puppets! - make and perform
Any suggestions?
If you'd like to lead a group or get more information about leading a group, please contact Patti at the church office.
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Adventure to Vida Nueva's Holiday Celebration
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Sunday, December 5th at 5:00 p.m.
Vida Nueva has again invited us to share in their Holiday Celebration and we are excited! Worship will begin at 5:00 pm and Pastor Greg has been asked to lead communion so he will be
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participating in the leadership of the service along with Pastor Ricardo Torres and our District Superintendent, Rev. Gordon Lind.
Following the service we are all invited to a dinner celebrating their favorite dishes from Mexico, Central and South America. The families of Vida Nueva are excellent cooks and this is a real treat! If you know ahead of time that you are able to attend, sign up on the refreshment table so we can give them an idea of how many plan to attend. Vida Nueva shares a building with Peace United Methodist Church, which is located at 919 Schwartz Street on the east side of Green Bay. Feliz Navidad!
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Bulgarian Partners Celebrate "American" Thanksgiving
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 Our partner church in Russe, Bulgaria celebrated an "American Thanksgiving" last week. Read about it and see more pictures on their blog! |
Connecting Couples Christmas Party
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Saturday, December 11th at 6:00 p.m.
Put on your holiday cheer...it's a Christmas Party! Hosts Joanne Angeli and Anthony Kosidowski will have a turkey in the oven and everyone should bring a dish to pass, their drink of choice and a Christmas ornament to exchange.
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Bring your warm boots and mittens, because after dinner we'll head over to the Botanical Gardens and enjoy the garden of lights display featuring over 250,000 lights!
Costs are: $7/person for the Garden of Lights and a couple $$/person to cover the cost of the meat and other items.
Address: Joanne and Anthony's address is 649 East River Drive in De Pere and their number is 265-9689 if you have questions or need directions.
Join us for the entire evening or just a portion. Please RSVP by Wednesday, Dec. 8th to Patti Bacher or sign up on the refreshment table. |
Delicious Delectables Candy & Cookie Walk
Sunday, December 12th from 10 - noon
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Invite your friends to experience these goodies
Walk the tables piled high with Delicious Delectable Candy & Cookies, filling your dish with all your favorite festive little homemade goodies. You know... the ones that Grandma always made. The cost is only $8/pound and if you bring a friend who is a first time visitor to New Hope, you will get your first pound of delectables at half price!
 This yummy occasion is scheduled for December 12th from 10 to noon and will provide an excellent opportunity for you take home a variety of Christmas cookies for your holiday enjoyment. Plan on including these morsels when entertaining over the holidays!
You can bring your own container or use one of ours. We will also have a selection of hand-crafted items available for purchase.
All proceeds will benefit our mission work with our partners in Russe, Bulgaria.
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Divorce Care: Surviving the Holidays
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Wednesday, December 15th 7 - 9 p.m.
 The holidays can be a very difficult time for those who are struggling with the intense pain that comes from being separated or divorced. This two hour program gives practical advice in a warm and encouraging way.
Local churches around the world sponsor these seminars and New Hope will be hosting one on Wednesday, December 15th from 7 - 9 p.m. Here's what we do during a Surviving the Holidays event:
- Watch a 40-minute video, filled with practical tips on how to survive the holidays
- Hear from others in the group who are dealing with a marital breakup this holiday season
- Have the opportunity to share how the separation or divorce is affecting you (if you'd like)
- Receive a personal Holiday Survival Guide
Anyone experiencing this need is welcome to attend, so please share the details of this event with friends or co-workers who may find it helpful.
Child care will be available, please let us know ahead of time so we can plan accordingly. Course fee to cover the cost of the book is $5 and click here to sign up ahead of time or just show up the night of the event.
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Use SCRIP for Christmas Shopping!
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Place an order on or before Sunday, Dec. 12th and get entered in a drawing for a $10 gift card for Bath & Body Works!
Have you signed up yet and placed your first Scrip order? If not, be sure to place your first order on or before Sunday, Dec. 12th and you will be eligible for our Christmas drawing. This is an excellent time to get involved!
You can order online or manually (with the paper order forms) to get all the shopping power you need to fund your Christmas gift giving while giving to and supporting New Hope's ministries at the same time.
So far, in the first month, we have raised over $334 for programming and ministry here at New Hope! We are off to a great start!
All it takes is a little pre-planning! If you have questions please feel free to contact Patti at 964-0143 or talk to Sheryl on Sunday morning.
Click here for info to sign up and order online.
Note: Statements will be provided in January letting you know how much of your SCRIP purchases can be claimed as tax deductible. You will of course want to consult with your tax accountant.
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Taste & See Women's Group to Study Angels
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New study on Angels begins January 5th
Wed. mornings 9:30-11:00.
What - or who - are angels? Where did they come from, and what is their purpose? What is their relationship to us as human beings? These studies explore the numerous Bible passages that reveal the services these heavenly beings perform, the part they play in spiritual warfare, and how they differ from other beings in God's created order. Includes penetrating questions that generate discussion and an emphasis on daily application of Bible truth.
All women are welcome!
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Community Invitations
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Holiday Happenings You May Be Interested In
We have received a number of invitations for various events that I wanted to pass on to you. Some need volunteers and helpers, others are simply for your enjoyment.
Salvation Army Bell Ringing - ring for an hour or more. Log on to www.ringbells.org to sign up.
Salvation Army Christmas Distribution at Shopko Hall - distribute food boxes, toys and other items to those in need. Event is Tuesday, Dec. 21 from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Wednesday, Dec 22 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Christmas at the Barn - held at Rock K Ranch in Greenleaf on Thursday, Dec 16th between 5:30 and 8:30 p.m. A free community event to celebrate the reason for the season. View a live nativity scene, climb aboard a free horse-drawn hayride through the woods to a roaring bonfire, sing carols, enjoy cookies and cocoa.
A Free Christmas Concert - a free concert by "Hearing the Sonrise", a Christian band out of Appleton, featuring Trans-Siberian Orchestra covers and other Christmas favorites. Dec. 4th at 7:00 pm at Outer Edge Stage, 303 N. Oneida St. in Appleton.
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