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How to Welcome a New Pastor
A change in leadership can be filled with both anxiety and excitement. Need a few tips? Read "50 Ways to Welcome a New Paster" from the Lewis Center for Church Leadership. Here is a sampling:
#3: Invite church members individually to send cards of welcome and encouragement.
#34: Continue to remember your new pastor and family in your daily prayers.
#35: Introduce yourself to the pastor repeatedly! You have one name to learn, your pastor has many names to learn.
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In case you missed the special Enews that went out earlier introducing Pastor Mike and his family,
Mark your calendars for Sunday, July 8th! Plans for a welcome celebration are in the works. In true New Hope fashion, there will be cake!
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Mission News: Feed My Starving Children
Saturday, July 21st, 10:00am-noon
 Make a big difference in a few hours! With Feed My Starving Children, you can volunteer to pack food and be a vital part of an international ministry. It takes only two hours of your time. A powerful way to live out the Gospel! Feed My Starving Children is a non-profit Christian organization committed to feeding God's hungry children. Children and Adults hand-pack meals specifically formulated for malnourished children and the meals are shipped to food distribution partners in 70 countries around the world.
 This is an exciting, energetic, fun, informative and rewarding mission. What will it cost me? It costs nothing. Donations are always appreciated. What will I be doing? In a two hour session, some carry ingredients (chicken/minerals, veggies, soy, and rice) to stations to keep them filled and some carry filled manna boxes to a gathering area. Most will hand-pack meals - three people pour ingredients into a funnel, two people alternate holding a bag underneath, one to two people weigh the bag, two people seal the bag, and a person fills a box. It's that easy! Sign up now and be a part of the Fox Cities MobilePack feeding Starving Children. Making a Lasting Impact.
More information and the sign-up sheet is on the Feed My Starving Children Poster in the hallway. Questions or sign up by emailing Roxy at gbroxy99@hotmail.com.
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Local Mission News:
Donations Needed for Willow Tree Cornerstone Child Advocacy Center
Located in Green Bay, the Willow Tree Cornerstone Child Advocacy Center provides a refuge for abused children and their families to seek help and heal throughout the investigation and prosecution of their cases. The program is in dire need of vital supplies and donations:
- Kid-Friendly Food (fruit snacks, crackers, etc.)
- Children's Blankets
- Stuffed Animals (new or gently used)
- Diapers (all sizes and kinds)
Drop off your donations at church during office hours or watch the bulletin boards for more information.
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Thank You Scrubbing Hands!
Have you noticed an extra sparkle at church this past week? A special thanks to the volunteers who took time out of their Saturday to help wash, wipe, trim, organize, scrub, and sanitize the church to ensure it's in tip-top shape for the summer. New Hope looks great!
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Church in the Park: Sunday, August 26th
Mark your calendar for a fun, family-friendly outdoor event at Ledgeview Park (a few blocks east of New Hope). More details to come!
Originally slated for August 19th, the Children's committee opted to defer Church in the Park due to Billy Graham's festival "Rock the Lakes" the weekend of the 19th. For information on this cool event, click here.
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Transition Team Looking for Volunteers
New Hope's Transition Team has been working diligently these past months to ensure a seamless transition in pastoral leadership. Pastor Greg and Director of Ministries Patti Bacher have left some big shoes to fill. If you are able to volunteer in any of the below opportunities, sign up on the bulletin board across from room 104 or email the church office.
Urgent Need! Lawn Mowing Volunteers
The grass is growing! Volunteer to keep the lawn looking tidy.
Office Volunteers
Answer phone and greet any daytime visitors to the church.
Custodial Volunteers
Maintain a clean environment for ministries! Take out recycling and trash, vacuum and wash floors, and keep the church sparkling!
Audio/Video Volunteers
Build the video and audio components of worship. Training is available!
Thank you for your help. New Hope needs you!
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Support Sanctify at Lifest!
A big congratulations to Sanctify, the youth band that New Hope's Jon Kresin and Jack Fricke play in. By popular vote, Sanctify won a spot as an independent up and coming band to play at Lifest, a Christian music festival to be held July 11-15th in Oshkosh.  This is a huge event! There are more than 150 acts including nationally renowned Christian bands, speakers and comedians. It's kid and family friendly too - the Veggie Tales and others will be in the Kidzone. Mark your calendar and plan to attend!
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