Worship Will Start at 9:30 a.m. beginning Sept 4th
WHEN SHOULD SUNDAY SCHOOL BE? 

Click here for the short (3 minute) survey

Sand Competition Was Fierce at Picnic        

 Youth Trip to Mount Olympus Theme Park   

We had an awesome day with gorgeous weather as 19 youth and adults spent the day zipping on coasters, plunging down water slides, and jumping in the surf of huge waves.  It was a blast!    

Guess you can't "do" Mt. Olympus without lots of  "Mtn Dew"

George and Brad in between killer coasters

The Kruzicki family along with friend Logan and Julia after conquering "Hades"

Taylor, Julia and Alyssa recharge after lunch

H2O Jesus Children's Mini Bible Camp  

Apparently our name was confusing because H2O Jesus day ended up being a wet, rainy day!  We moved the beach indoors for the day and had a blast anyway.  We have decided that next year we'll call it "Sunny Day at the Beach with Jesus" just so the weather man has no confusion. 

Evan and Alex rid themselves of leprosy by washing 7 times in the river

Ashley works with her team to fill the bucket with water

Leo colors a face on Jesus (Who can walk on water!)

Aiden found that his sand bucket doubles as a nifty cap

Plan on our August Camp
"Rocket with Jesus"
August 17^th at Ledgeview Park at 12:30 - 3:30

Cost is $5 

 for ages 4 -10 

Click here for the registration form! 

Bike Adventure to Washington Island 

All day Saturday, August 20th   

We are going to have a blast on Saturday, August 20th!  We'll meet at New Hope at 8:15 a.m. load up and head to Door County where we'll take the ferry to Washington Island for the day.  We can ride, eat a picnic lunch, check out the shops, relax on the beach.  Ride a little or ride a lot...it's up to you.  On the way home we'll stop and get a bite to eat.  Sounds like a great day!  

Costs:     The ferry - $16 for adults (rider and bike) and $10 for children under 11

Pitch in for gas to car pool 

Bring a sack lunch or purchase on the island

Dinner on the way home

Treats (ice cream!)?

Bikes are available for rent on the island for $4/hour if desired (If you rent on the island, decrease your ferry cost by $4)  

Sign up soon so transport for bikes can be arranged.

Order Scrip for Back to School Shopping 

Remember to order Scrip from New Hope  

for all your back to school shopping!   

Target

Kohl's

Walmart

Shopko

More! 

Check the list at church and let your school shopping  

add up in revenue for New Hope!

Mission a Month - Collecting School Supplies & Staffing  

The 2011 Back-To-School Store    

• Markers                                    
• Crayons
• Notebooks
• Pens
• Pencils
• Glue
• Scissors
• Backpacks
• Any school item is great!

Staffing the Back-To-School Store

Summer Sunday School Leaders Needed        

We are offering Summer Sunday School for preschoolers to 8 year olds and are looking for some folks who are willing to take a Sunday (or 2 or 3) to provide leadership.  We'll take care of the preparation, just show up a few minutes early so you can be familiar with the plans for the day.  The lesson will consist of a video or story followed by a few discussion questions and a game.  Click here to sign up today!  

Here is our volunteer schedule for the summer:

July 31st - Linda & Amy Cook

Aug 7th - Laura Mushinski 

Aug 14th - ? 

Aug 21st - ? 

Aug 28th - ? 

Sept 4th - ? 

Want to know more about the United Methodist denomination?  UM101 online course available.          

UM101 is a free, basic online course designed for United Methodists or anyone wanting to know more about the denomination. Each of the four modules contains interactive features and takes about one hour to complete. The course is presented by umc.org and led by minister Tom Slack.

To sign up and take the course online click here.  

 We will also be holding a New Hope 101 course here at church on Sunday, August 21st at 10:15 for anyone who is interested in learning more about becoming a member of New Hope's growing congregation.  

Favorite Bible Verses to use for devotions & reflection          

A couple weeks ago I requested that you share your favorite Bible verses so that others can use them as a summer devotional.  Whether you choose to reflect on one verse a day or one verse a week; enjoy this opportunity to embrace the scriptures that speak to others here at New Hope.   It's not too late to send your favorites to have them included in an upcoming ENews.  I'll continue to post them as I receive them. 

(Note: If the sender included personal thoughts, I've included that as well.  You'll want to look the verses up for the exact wording and keep in mind that different translations will vary.  An online link as been included for your convenience.)   

• My all-time favorite is "be still and know that I am God". Especially when everything gets so crazy "be still" is a powerful and comforting command. (Psalm 46:10)
• I also like the verse about God caring about even the lilies. There's no way to think God has forgotten you when you think about a field of countless flowers!  (Matthew 6:30) 
• I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.  (Philippians 4:13) 
• For God so loved the world that he gave his only son that whoever believes in him will have eternal life.  (John 3:l6)  
• I like the the Greatest Commandment:  You must love the LORD your God with all your heart, and all your mind and all your soul. This is the first and greatest commandment.  The second is equally important: Love your neighbor as yourself.  (Matthew 22:36)  
• Kind words are like honey; sweet to the soul and healthy to the body.  (Proverbs 16:24)
• Faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see.  (Hebrews 11:1)
• Observe how Christ loved us.  His love was not cautious but extravagant.  He didn't love in order to get something from us but to give everything of himself to us.  Love like that.  (Ephesians 5:1)   
• He has showed you, O man, what is good. And what does the LORD require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God. (Micah 6:8)  

Changes to Scrip program           

We have made a few changes to the Scrip program and it is now easier to use than ever!  There are two ways for you to purchase Scrip.

1)  Stop by the office any Sunday morning and buy one of the Scrip to Go cards for gas and/or groceries.  (Kwik Trip, Fleet Farm, Woodman's, Copps, Festival Foods, Piggly Wiggly)  

OR 

2)  Fill out a simple form to indicate the businesses you'd like to order cards for, make your check out to New Hope Scrip for the amount of your purchases and then pick up your cards the following week.     

We know you'll love this simpler easy to use format as you support this New Hope fundraiser!