New Hope Church ENews
  February 23, 2012  
What's Up This Week in Sunday School?

"I Want To Be Just Like Jesus:  Showing God's Love"

How Much Loose Change Did the Children Collect for Missions Last Week?

$38.20
Thank you everyone!


In This Issue
Fundraising Committee Meets
Lenten Bible Study
Women's Retreat 2012
Adopt a Room
Walk to Emmaus
Gift Cards
Quick Links

 

Join us Sunday as we
"Focus on Missions"

Youth Speak About Mission This Sunday Morning
Mission Soup Du Jour is Sunday Night
 
 
 
This Sunday morning during worship we will hear from several youth about their experience at United Methodist Children's Services in Milwaukee last month. 

Then in the evening at 5:30 p.m. join us for Mission
"Soup Du Jour" here in Room 104.  Toni Loch, chair of our missions committee will be cooking up the soup of the day for us to enjoy as we brainstorm a hearty, nourishing and needed missions program for New Hope this year.  We've got some ideas cooking and we'd love to have yours too!  Please send an email to let us know if you're coming.
 
Fundraising Committee Meets Today  
 
The Fundraising Committee will be meeting after the worship service on Sunday to brainstorm and plan fun and lucrative events to help support programming and outreach here at New Hope.  If you'd like to get involved, just meet them in the Celebration Center at 10:45.

24 hours that changed the world24 Hours That Changed the World
Lenten Bible Study

Wednesdays, February 29 - March 28th
Potluck dinner starts at 5:45     

Bible study starts at 6:30

No single event in human history has received more attention than the suffering and crucifixion of Jesus of Nazareth. In this study, author Adam Hamilton guides us through the last twenty-four hours of Jesus' life. Each session is designed to help the participant experience and understand the significance of Jesus' suffering and death in a way you have never done before. Whether you are long-time Christians or simply curious about the story of Christ's crucifixion, you are invited to join us in retracing the last 24 hours of Jesus' life.

This class will be led by Pastor Greg. 

Shine! Find Your Voice and Let Your Light Shine!   

2012 Women's Retreat on March 9-10th  

Have you ever wondered how you fit in?  In a sea of noise, can you hear your own voice?  Discover how to let your light shine in a world that sometimes seems too dark.  Toni Loch, a Certified Life Coach and New Hope member will lead us through activities to find our own voice and to let our light shine!  The retreat will be held Friday evening through Saturday afternoon, March 9-10th at the lovely Bay Shore Inn in Sturgeon Bay.  Mark your calendar, invite your friends and sign up today!  

 

Click here for more info and a registration form! 

 

Adopt A Room - Volunteer Cleaning Program
  
Our church is a vibrant, active place with many things going on!  In order to keep our facility clean and pleasing to the eye for ourselves and our guests/visitors the Trustees have decided to launch an "Adopt A Room" program.  The various duties have been split up so they are more manageable and we encourage you as an individual, a family or a group (ie: a Bible Study group, a class or a group of friends) to "adopt" one or more of the duties below and commit to it for a month.  To volunteer, just sign your name on the sheet located on the back table and we'll give you an info sheet explaining what to do.  Thanks!

Walk to Emmaus

The Walk to Emmaus is a time for spiritual growth through team experience which prepares participants for leadership roles in the church.  Its purposes are to deepen the faith of individuals, to increase the faith of the congregations, and to bring Christianity to the world we live.

Men's weekend - April 19-22
Women's weekend - April 26-29

If interested in attending contact Maria Stevens at maria.t.stevens@gmail.com or the church office.

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
Stores - Fleet Farm, Shopko & Walmart
Restaurants - Applebee's, Gallagher Pizza, Gray Stone Ale House, Hu Hot Mongolian Bar & Grill, Noodles & CompanyPanera 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. Thank you for your support!