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New Hope United Methodist Church
1014 New Hope Drive
Hampton, GA 30228
770-473-1442
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Feburary 2009 News of New Hope
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| Friends and Members of New Hope UMC,
This past Sunday was a very long day! After the service the Administrative Council met to discuss 2009. While it was long and grueling we accomplished quite alot! I want to thank each person who attended and say; "job well done!"
A few of the topics:
- New ministries and updates to current ministries we will undertake at New Hope. Ministries that did not work or does not work will be discarded in an effort to streamline our effectiveness of bringing about the transformation of our community and making disciples of Christ.
- See"featured ministry sections for some of the details
- Making sure we have dates and times of events at New Hope in order to keep the congregation better informed
- Empowering the committees and chairs to "do the job" they are elected to, this means:
- Clear Leadership
- Integrity
- Respect
The single-minded goal? 2009 will become the year New Hope UMC becomes the "New Hope of the Panhandle!"
Shalom,
Hans
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What's Happening at New Hope This Month?
Souper Bowl
Date: 2-1-09
Time: 12:00
Location:
Fellowship Hall
Details:
Sponsored by the UMW, proceeds go to the CSU Wesley Foundation
Choir Chili-Cook Off
Date: 2-11-09
Time: 6:00 PM
Location:
Fellowship Hall
Details:
Bring your best Chili ! There will be 1st, 2nd 3rd place prizes awarded. All proceeds will purchase
Pancake Supper
Date: 2-25-09
Time: 6:00 PM
Location: Fellowship Hall
Details: Come and join us at this UMW sponsored event. The pancake supper is the tradtional "first meal" of the Lenten season
Ash Wednesday Service
Date: 2-25-09
Time: 7:00 PM
Location: Sanctuary
Details: We will observe the beginning of Lent with a blend of a traditional Ash Wednesday service & a Taize service.
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Weekly Events at New Hope
Sunday School
9:45 AM
Fellowship Hall Classrooms
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Adult Bible Study - Cliff England, leader
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"Five Practices" - Hans Hamm, leader
Sunday Worship
11:00 AM
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7:00 PM
Taize Service
(starts 3-1-09)
Weight Watchers
Mondays 6:00
Fellowship Hall
Boy Scouts
Tuesdays 7:00 PM Scout Bldg.
Cub Scouts
Wednesdays & Thursdays 7:00 PM
Scout Building
Tuesdays 7:00 PM
Fellowship Hall
Family Night Supper
Wednesday 6:00
Choir Rehersal
Wednesday 7:00
Sanctuary
Girl Scouts
1st & 3rd
Thursdays 6:30
Fellowship Hall
Fellowship Hall
(postponed till 3-12-09)
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Taize Services
During the season of Lent we will be offering a new service. It will be a service of song, prayer and scripture readings.
The intent of the service is to focus our attention on God and His work in our lives. Getting away from all the distractions of this world and spending some quiet time with Him.
I hope you will join us for this important service of reflection
We will begin the service on Ash Wednesday then it will move to Sunday nights at 7:00 PM
Taize Service
Date: Wednesday 2-25-2009
Time 7:00 PM
Location Sanctuary
For More Information on Taize
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A Thought
The month of February brings about lots of things. Some things end; the super bowl brings about the conclusion of the 2008 football season. And, of course Valentine's Day is on the 14th (That is a hint for you husbands!)
But yet some things begin; Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent.
We all may remember Lent in this fashion; giving up meat or giving up something. And, while that is a sign of Christian discipleship there is another we all seem to forget. That is to take up something!
Jesus tells us in Matthew 16:24; "If any want to become my followers, let them deny themselves and take up their cross and follow me..."
It is my belief that our "cross" can be something that we need to end in our lives or it could be something we need to begin in our lives. Our "cross" is something that holds us back, that prevents us from letting Christ meet us at our point of need. And, our need is for His love and grace to be in our lives.
So, when you come to the Ash Wednesday service, reflect on two things; "what can I end in my life that will help bring me closer to His love and, what can I begin that will begin that will bring me closer to His grace?"
Shalom,
Hans
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5 Practices of Fruitful Congregations
by Robert Schnase, Bishop of the Missouri Conference has been so successful in creating dynamic church growth that a 5 week study of it has been created.
We have started! If you still want to explore that gift(s) that you have or may have I encourge you to join us! And, help in focusing the congregations ministry vision for 2009
Radical Hospitality
Passionate Worship
Intentional Faith Development
Risk-taking mission and service
Extravagant generosity
We are looking at the principles and then see where we can apply these at New Hope. If you are not currently in a Sunday School class, please come and join us
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Event Details:
Date: January 25th
Time: 10:00 AM
Location: Fellowhip Hall Classrooms; 1st Room on the right from the double doors
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Liturgist List
Liturgist(s) are lay people who participate in the readings of scripture. I am in the process of working on a class to understand why we do the things we do in a worship service. If you are interested in being a liturgist please contact Hans and let him know.
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Liturgist Training Event
A brief meeting with the liturgists,and choir members to prepare for Lent and Taize services.
Event Details:
Date: Wednesday, Feburary 15th
Time: 7:00 PM
Location: Sanctuary
Liturgists for the this month:
Feburary 1 - Sandra Goodman
Feburary 8 - Denny Leander
Feburary 15 - Donna Parrott
Feburary 22 - Denise Forbes
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| UMW News
We will be planning our 2009 activities and agenda on our next meeting.
All women of the church are invited to attend.
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UMW devotional this month
Our devotional this month will be given by Sharon Kohler
Details
Date: Monday, January 19th
Time: 7:00 PM
Location: New Hope
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| Children's Ministry
If you would like to volunteer or help in a children's ministry, please contact Christy Owen.
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Date Sunday School Sermon Church
1-Feb Donna Parrott Donna Parrott Patty Dixson
8-Feb Elaine Kirk Hans Hamm Elaine Kirk
15-Feb Bonnie England Christy Owen Christy Owen
22-Feb Donna Parrott Donna Parrott Patty Dixson
2009 Ministries-
- Re-formatting the current Wednesday night program to engage more of the children in the church
- Easter program
- Vacation Bible School (long range planning...we may be recruting you!)
- Fall Festival
- Christmas Program
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| Choir News
We will begin the Easter Cantata soon if you would like to join us!
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Choir Rehersal
Date: Wednesday
Time: 7:00 PM
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Prayer Ministry Team
Prayer is vital to any church and here at New Hope it is no different. If you have a prayer need/request. Please contact Denise, Sharon or Hans and we will make sure the members are notified and prayers are offered.
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Taize Service
The Taize service begins on Ash Wednesday, then moves to Sunday nights through-out Lent. During Holy Week this service will be offered each night. The Taize service is the pre-cursor to a monthly prayer and healing service. We hope to see you at these services to deeper your walk with The Lord.
Event Details:
Date: 2-2-09
Time:7:00 PM
Location: Sanctuary
Prayer Room
We are currently looking a room where each one of us can "get away" from the noise of the world have have some quiet time with God. We will let you know when the room is ready.
Denise Forbes and Sharon Kohler
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| Trustees
Are responsible for the upkeep of all Church owned property. They oversee all maintainence and improvements.
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Ministry Event:
Quarterly Church Wide Clean Up Day coming soon!
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Why Do We?
Why do we say the Apostles' Creed each week?
The Apostles' Creed contains the core beliefs that the Christian Church has taught since the Council of Nicea in 325 AD, which were revised in 381 AD, and have been passed on generation to generation . This is staggering, if you stop and think about it. It is important to understand that we are a part of something much bigger than ourselves, our denomination, our country, and even our time. The church of Jesus Christ spans century and millennia, as well as beyond state and nation. When we say that "we believe in the holy catholic church", we are simply using the traditional definition of "catholic", with a small "c", which means universal. Therefore, by saying the Apostle's Creed we state that we understand and believe we are connected to every Christian in the world of all denomination, no less than all of Christ's followers around the globe. We now share that Good News that has been passed on to us since the time of Christ and the first Christians as found in the book of Acts chapter 2.
**From Acts2 United Methodist Church**
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