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November 10, 2011
New Hope ENews Noisy Collection is this weekend! |
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Pastor Greg's Sermon this week:
"Are You Afflicted with Talent-Envy?!"
based on Matthew 25:14-30
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Santify Youth Band to play at New Hope
|  New Hope is pleased that "Sanctify", the Christian Rock Band, will be playing for us during worship on Sunday! The band has several original numbers and will be sharing some of those along with familiar songs written by others. The band is comprised of Jon Kresin, Jack Fricke and Andrew Lee along with Steve Kresin on the drums. Jon, Jack and Steve will look very familiar to you as we are fortunate enough to have them play with our Praise Team most Sundays!
Here's a blurb from their Facebook page:
"Jack plays the bass groves and vocals and Drew plays the attractive Guitar parts and the keys. We've been working very hard this summer to do a DEMO recording of our debut album. We believe in all the songs we play and hope they are inspirational and enjoyable yet full of rock at the same time. Our music is "Thinking Music" because it's all been written from experiences that everyone has had at some point in their lives. We use the music as a tool to try and open peoples minds to difficult situations and experiences." | |
Sunday, Nov. 13th at 9:30 a.m.
Rock On!
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Mission of the Month - Food for the Holidays
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For the months of November and December we will be collecting food for the local food pantry. In addition to the extra holiday needs, they are always in short supply of the basics including cereal, peanut butter, canned foods, toilet paper and personal hygiene products. Just bring your items to church with you and we'll make sure they are delivered.
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"For A Child Has Been Born For Us..."
New Hope's Advent Devotional Booklet
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New Hope will be putting together a devotional booklet for the Advent season this year, and we need your stories and memories. Think of a Christmas (or Christmas season) that was particularly meaningful to you, write down your thoughts (in 200 words or less) and mail or email them to the church office so that they arrive no later than next Wednesday. (November 16th)
You might consider a story when you or your family struggled financially and share your story how you celebrated Christmas in spite of the lack of resources. Or, consider a time when a loved one was ill, or perhaps had recently died, and share your story of how you observed Christmas at that time. We all have special Christmas memories and stories, and we hope that you will share one (or perhaps two) of yours with your church family to enjoy as together we prepare to celebrate Jesus' birth once again.
Rev. Barb will organize the stories, add appropriate scripture and see that the booklet is available for pick up on Sunday, November 27th which is the first Sunday in Advent.
We need your stories and thoughts by November 16th
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What's New In Sunday School?
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 On Sunday the kids will be learning about Joseph and soon they'll start practicing for the Christmas Pageant during the Sunday School hour.
Note: Our Sunday School hour starts at 10:30 (as soon as the worship service is over the kids head to room 104). During the Sunday School hour parents are encouraged to either stay with the kids and enjoy learning with them, attend an adult Bible Study being offered at the same time, or to run errands and come back for the children at 11:30. Confirmation is also offered at the time in case you'd like to sit in and learn more about our Methodist heritage.
Our annual Christmas Pageant will be December 18th during worship at 9:30.
Invite grandma now! |
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Church Cookbooks Are the BEST!
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 You know how when you want to make something really yummy, the first cookbook you reach for is one compiled by a church? Well we had so many requests for the recipes from our chili cook-off that a group here at New Hope decided to collect them, along with your other favorite recipes and put them all in one spot in a New Hope Cookbook. We are asking that you email us your favorite recipes as soon as possible so we can include them. We'd love to make the book available to you December 4th at the cookie walk!
Please email your favorite recipes to Christy Aniol at: anioljcje@sbcglobal.net |
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Surviving The Holidays - DivorceCare
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November 16th or
December 14th
6:45 - 8:45 p.m.
New Hope Church
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Order Gift Cards this Sunday!
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Think ahead about your purchasing needs and come prepared to order this Sunday, November 13th. Groceries, gasoline, restaurants, clothing stores, you can get it all here! Have you considered Gift Cards for the following? Here are a couple ideas:
Flu Shots or Prescriptions
Holiday Baking
Postage for Christmas Cards (buy at Piggly Wiggly)
Travel and Vacation
Christmas Shopping
Proceeds from this ongoing fundraiser support New Hope's programming and outreach. We are also in need of additional help on Sunday mornings to collect and distribute the orders. Please let us know if you are able to help in this way.
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Vida Nueva's Holiday Celebration
|  Vida Nueva has again invited us to share in their Holiday Celebration and we are excited! Worship will begin at 5:00 pm on Sunday, November 20th. Following the service we are all invited to a dinner celebrating 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 go, 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 UMC, which is located at 919 Schwartz Street in Green Bay.
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Sunday, Nov. 20th at 5:00 p.m. Feliz Navidad!
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Christmas @ New Hope Mark Your Calendar!
| Click here to see our calendar |
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Hanging of the Greens
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Decorating our church for the Christmas season is always a festive event! Stay after worship to help put up the tree and other decorations. Afterwards anyone who's interested is invited out for a bite to eat.
Sunday, Nov. 27th 10:30 a.m.
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The Journey - Walking the Road to Bethlehem is an Advent Study for all ages from adult to children. We will journey from Nazareth to Bethlehem in this fascinating look at the birth of Jesus Christ. Each Wednesday will begin with a potluck dinner followed by the classes.
Wednesdays
Nov. 30- Dec. 21
Dinner 5:45 p.m.
Class 6:30 p.m.
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Delicious Delectables
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Walk the tables of delectable homemade candy and cookies, filling your dish with your favorites. (Bring your own container or use one of ours.) A selection of hand-crafted items will also be available. All proceeds benefit programming, outreach and missions at New Hope.
Sunday, Dec. 4
10:30 - Noon
Price: $9.00/lb
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Angel Tree
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We are sponsoring several families from Vida Nueva United Methodist Church in east Green Bay for Christmas this year. We'll be providing toys and clothing for the children. The angels will be available the end of November. |
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The children will perform their Christmas program during the worship service at 9:30. Invite grandparents aunts & uncles to see this joy-filled holiday presentation. Plan to stay after worship for refreshments and fellowship.
Sunday, Dec. 18th
9:30 a.m
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Surviving The Holidays
|  | | DivorceCare: Surviving the Holidays is a warm, encouraging and helpful event that helps you deal with the intense pain of separation and divorce during the holiday season. The class includes a 40-minute video, filled with practical tips on how to survive the holidays and discussion with others who are dealing with a marital breakup this holiday season.
Wednesdays
Nov. 16th and
Dec. 14th
6:45 - 8:45 p.m.
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Christmas Eve Worship with Bulgaria
|  | All are welcome to join us as we celebrate Christmas Eve worship (live via the internet) with our partner church in Russe, Bulgaria! Truly a joy-filled and unique experience.
Saturday, Dec. 24th 9:00 a.m. (It's 5 in the evening in Bulgaria)
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Christmas Eve Worship
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What a joyous time of worship as we celebrate the birth of our Lord! Everyone is welcome!
Saturday, Dec. 24th 4:30 p.m.
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Festival of Carols Christmas Morning
|  | | Our service will be slightly different from our normal worship. Instead of preaching, we will sing several of our favorite Christmas carols, along with introductions that will tell the inspiring stories behind them. Come sing your favorite carols!
Sunday, Dec. 25th
9:30 a.m.
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Honor A Loved One With A Poinsettia
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One way you can help us decorate the church for the Christmas season is to give a poinsettia in memory or in honor of a loved one. To do so simply print this coupon, fill it out, and mail it or put it in the offering plate along with cash or a check for $18 made out to New Hope Church. At the December 18th and Christmas Eve worship services we will list your loved ones' names in an insert in our bulletin.
Given by: ________________________________________
___ In Memory of: _________________________________
___ In Honor of: ___________________________________
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office by November 27th
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