New Hope Church ENews
  March 15, 2012     
What's Up This Week in Sunday School?

"A Fruitful Life:
Don't Be Lazy"

The Noisy Coin Collection from last Sunday was
$49.52.
Thanks for supporting missions!


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

Invite-A-Friend Pancake & Porkie Breakfast  

Pancake & Porkie Breakfast 

Our youth will be flipping and serving pancakes from 8:00 to 11:30 a.m. on Palm Sunday, April 1st!  This annual event is a perfect time to invite friends/family who may be looking for a church home.  Tickets will be available at the door for a small cost.  We hope to have every New Hope member bring a guest!


 

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.       

"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 on or before Sunday, March 25th.  

Shine! Pictures from the 2012 Women's Retreat  

The Shine! Women's Retreat last weekend was a huge success!  Many thanks to Toni Loch who was an excellent speaker, Melanie Froling and her card making expertise, and to everyone who pitched in to help with anything and everything that needed to be done.  We couldn't have pulled off this great event without you.   

 

Thanks from the Design Team, 

Kerry Jewison, Katy Gertz, and Patti Bacher  

AKA:  "Sparkle Central"  

 

Katy Shines!
Cece & Bekah work on their collages 
Heidi & Melanie working on crafts

 

Dos Marys 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Deep in conversation during the program 

 

Wanda & Sue
The Java Devo was
a big hit.
Sue & daughter, Katie
New Hope now has a Bobsled Team! 
Go Team 202! 
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

This Sunday don't miss our informative 4 minute short skit about how easy it is to buy and use Scrip Cards.  You will be pleasantly surprised as this production is receiving RAVE Reviews!
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!!!