New Hope Church ENews
  March 8, 2012  

This Sunday is Noisy Collection Sunday

Remember to change your clocks AHEAD 1 hour Saturday night!  
What's Up This Week in Sunday School?

"A Fruitful Life:
Perseverance"

The Evangelism Committee urges you to share your story with others.  This Sunday Jim Aniol will briefly share his with us.
 The Sr. High Youth had a great time bowling last week!
Youth Bowling March 2012

In This Issue
Lenten Bible Study
Video/Audio Prep Volunteers
Bookshelf Needed
Hygiene Drive
Adopt a Room
Walk to Emmaus
St. Paul's March Madness
Gift Cards
Quick Links

 

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. 

Volunteers to Prep Audio & Video Needed

Ever wonder during worship how the video and audio components are created each week?  We are pleased to say that a degree in graphic design is NOT needed!  It's easy and we want to teach you!  We are looking for volunteers on a rotating basis to prepare the video and audio used during worship each week.  The video prep will take 2 - 3 hours per week and the audio about 30 minutes.  We will of course train you and show you just what to do to create an eye-catching video and how to burn the music that accompanies our Praise Team.  If interested, send Patti an email or give us a call in the church office.       

Got An Extra Bookshelf?


Julie Fricke, Librarian extraordinaire, has been working hard to catalog the books here and create a library of resources for everyone to use.  In doing so, we realize we are in need of more shelf space!  If you have a bookshelf you'd like to donate for this purpose please let us know.  Due to space constraints we are in need of something tall and narrow versus low and wide so it will fit into the space available in Room 105.   

"Help for the Homeless" Hygiene Drive

Brown County Homeless and Housing Coalition, United Way and The Family WEMI 91.9 FM, together with local business and churches of various denominations have all joined together to collect hygiene items for the homeless of Brown County.   

 

16 area agencies including De Pere Christian Outreach will receive the products.

 

Donations needed most are:

Laundry Detergent

Diapers

Shampoo

Dish Soap

Deodorant (unscented)

Wet Wipes

Toilet Paper

Toothpaste

Toothbrushes

Soap (Bar and Soft)

Shower Gel

Paper Towels

Razors (disposable)

Tampons

Depends 

     

Please bring your items and put them into the collection box in the lobby by March 25th.  

Shine! Find Your Voice and Let Your Light Shine!   

2012 Women's Retreat is Thursday and Friday  

Pray for the women attending the "Shine!" Retreat in Door County the next couples days.  We'll be eager to hear their stories!

 

2nd Annual Rummage Sale is April 14th
  
If this peek at the warm weather has you cleaning closets and preparing to do away with extra items, then be sure to set them aside for the New Hope Rummage Sale scheduled for Saturday, April 14th!  Because of all our Easter activities, we are not able to have them dropped off here until the week of April 9th, so set them aside and get ready for a great event!
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.  The deadline to sign up is March 18th for women and March 30th for men.

March Madness Invitation from St. Paul's UMW

St. Paul's United Methodist Women will be having their second annual March Madness on Saturday March 17th from 9:30 am to 2:00 pm at 341 Wilson Ave. in Green Bay. 

Enjoy one stop shopping from the following vendors:  Pampered Chef, Wild Tree (they have gluten free products), Amway, Partylite, Tastefully Simple, Lia Sophia, Mary Kay, Healing Touch Massages, Scentsy, Avon, Tupperware, Usborne Books, Miche Bags, Nancy's Niche ceramics and Thirty One Gifts.

St. Paul's UMW will be selling knives, dishcloths and scrubbies.  There is NO charge to get in, a sub sandwich lunch will be available for only $4.00 and there will also be a silent auction.  All proceeds go to missions. Contact Becky Engebretson (497-7005)  with any questions.  Hope to see you there!!! 
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, Kohl's, Target  & Sam's/Walmart
Restaurants - Applebee's, Gallagher Pizza, Hu Hot Mongolian Bar & Grill, Noodles & CompanyPanera Bread, Red Lobster/Olive Garden & Longhorn Steak House, Old Chicago, Great Harvest & Subway

Don't miss our "Skit" on Sunday, March 18th!