Mission Trip to Milwaukee
The confirmation class is leaving for a mission trip to United Methodist Childrens Services in Milwaukee tomorrow (Friday) morning. Going on the trip are: Logan Green, Erica Rudd, Cece Fricke and Mason Piontek. Be sure to keep them in your prayers for a safe trip and pray that God is able to use them to touch other lives.
For our "Mission of the Month" we are collecting diapers and baby wipes for the youth to take with them to Children's Services. If you have a donation and are able to drop it off before 7:30 a.m. on Friday morning we'll take it with us. Otherwise, bring them in when you can and we'll make sure they are delivered to those in need here locally.
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Annual Charge Conference
New Hope's annual Charge Conference is tonight (Thursday, January 19th) starting at 6:30 p.m. All are encouraged to attend this meeting to adopt the budget and leaders for 2012.
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Slightly Bad Girls of the Bible
Starting January 29th - all are welcome!
Sundays 8:30 a.m.
Sarah mistreated her maidservant. Hagar despised her mistress. Rebekah manipulated her son. Leah claimed her sister's husband. And Rachel envied her fertile sister.
Wait a minute. Aren't they the Good Girls of the Bible? You  bet. They're also decidedly human. Like the famous men in their lives; Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob; these five women from Genesis often stubbed their toes along the rocky path of righteousness. They were far from evil, but hardly perfect; mostly good, yet slightly bad. In other words, these ancient sisters look a lot like us. Author Liz Curtis Higgs tells these biblical stories with rollicking humor and deep insight.
Each lesson in this study, led by Julie Fricke, is stand alone so feel free to join as your schedule permits.
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Financial Peace University
We will be once again offering the Financial Peace class on Sunday afternoons starting with a preview session on February 12th. The regular sessions will run from February 19th through May 20th. (No class on Easter Sunday) Financial Peace University, a 13-week series on budgeting, financial planning and smart moves with your money, is back by request. This popular, faith-based program teaches sound principles to assure you are on the right track with your money for today, tomorrow and into the future. The class is led by Jen Engel.
Cost of $100 includes books, CD's, program tools and shipping. Sign up via our office, by email or the FPU website. Checks can be made out to New Hope Church.
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2012 Women's Retreat Design Team Needs You!
Hey BFF's and those who Pray in Color! Remember the Women's Retreats of 2010 and 2011? Remember the fun, the connectedness, the growing in faith that emerged? Well it's time to start planning the awesome retreat of 2012!
We will be holding our first planning meeting on Tuesday, January 31st at 6:00 p.m. here at the church. Bring your ideas, bring your calendar and bring your enthusiasm!
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Gift Cards Available
We have the following Gift Cards available for immediate purchase on Sunday.
Gas- Kwik Trip & BP
Grocery - Copps, Festival Foods, Piggly Wiggly & Woodman's
Stores - Fleet Farm, Shopko & Walmart
Restaurants - Applebee's, Gallagher Pizza, Gray Stone Ale House, Hu Hot Mongolian Bar & Grill, Noodles & Company, Panera Bread, Red Lobster/Olive Garden & Longhorn Steak House, Old Chicago, Great Harvest & Subway
The gift card program is New Hope's largest fundraiser through the rebates the businesses pay and so far in just three weeks of 2012 we have raised almost $250! Thank you for your support!
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Bible 101
Saturdays 8:30 a.m.
Bible 101 is Saturday mornings from 8:30am - 10:00am at New Hope Church. We are currently reading and discussing the book of Genesis.
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Come As You Are Bible Study
Sundays 10:30 a.m.
This class is a lively discussion of the Bible one chapter at a time. No prior reading necessary ...just "come as you are".
Led by Dr. Clark Stevens, this class meets Sundays at 10:30 a.m. in room 105 and can be joined any week during the year. |
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Life and Teachings of Jesus
Sundays 10:30 a.m.
"I don't know enough about the Bible to be in a Bible study!" Ever feel like you don't know enough about the Bible to be in a Bible study? Then this class is for you! Start with the basics and learn about Jesus' life, what he did while here on earth, and what he had to say.
Led by Ruth Hunter this class will meet Sundays at 10:30 a.m. in room 103. |
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Youth Group
Sundays
Middle School 4:00 p.m.
Older Youth 5:30 p.m.
Get challenged to think about important issues, eat pizza and junk food, play games, lend a helping hand, and more. Kaylee Johnson heads up the middle school youth from 4:00 - 5:30 on Sundays. Adam and Julia Brown along with Brian Reimer hang out with the older youth on Sundays from 5:30 - 7:00 p.m. |
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Children's Sunday School
Sundays 10:30 a.m.
For 3 year olds through 7th grade, the kids enjoy a time of music and a weekly lesson.
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DivorceCare
Wednesdays 6:45 p.m.
DivorceCare is a friendly, caring group of people who will walk alongside you through one of life's most difficult experiences. Don't go through separation or divorce alone. DivorceCare seminars and support groups are led by people who understand what you are going through and want to help. You'll gain access to valuable DivorceCare resources to help you deal with the pain of the past and look forward to rebuilding your life. Cost of the workbook is $15
A new 13-week session just started January 4th, however each class is stand alone so participants may join at any point in the series. 
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