New Hope Global Methodist Church
January 12, 2025
Order of Worship
Prelude:
Welcome/Announcements: Pastor Wayne
Hymn: I Believe Video
CALL TO WORSHIP Sally McKenney
Leader:If God is for us, who is against us?
People: He who gave us his son, now gives us the Spirit in power!
Leader: The Holy One is in our midst:
People: equipping us for life in the service of Christ.
Leader: In Christ we are more than conquerors,
People: for nothing in creation can separate us from the love of God!
Leader: May the all surpassing grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you.
People: And the unshakable love of God be with you.
Leader: The joyous communion of the Holy Spirit be with you.
People: And also with you!
Opening Prayer: Sally McKenney
Special Music: Surrender Mike Howe
Children’s Moment: Sally McKenney
Hymn: Standing on the Promises On Screen
(ushers collect Prayer cards)
Pastoral Prayer /Lord’s Prayer
Offertory /Doxology: Sanctuary Video
Scripture Reading: Genesis 3:1-7 Sally McKenney
Sermon: So,What’s the Difference? (Mormonism) Pastor Wayne
Hymn: Lift High the Cross On Screen
(Joyful Noise)
Benediction:
Prayer Requests
Continued prayers for Larry Karcher.
Prayers for Phyllis, a friend whose cancer has returned.
Pray for Connie with cancer diagnosis.
Prayers for Israel, those with long term covid, and all world leaders.
Continued prayers for Ed Highfield who is in Mary Freebed room #3113.
Prayers for those in New Orleans and New York who were attacked by terrorist. Prayers for everyone around the world.
Prayers for Jennifer Allen with pneumonia.
Prayers for Olga Wargo.
Prayers for niece Emma with a high risk pregnancy, Greg W. in Hospice care, healing for the sick, and community youth.
Prayers for Jerry and Vivian Smith as they really need our prayers.
Prayers for a Canadian friend with cancer diagnosis.
Prayers for Connie who just found out she has stomach cancer.
Prayers for Dulcie for her upcoming surgery.
Praise for Jesus our Lord and Savior.
Praise God for our troops to protect us.
Praise God for our New Hope Family.
Praise for God’s love, mercy, care, and salvation.
Praises for healing! Thank you Jesus!!
What’s Happening at New Hope Benevolence/Joyful Noise
This week is Benevolence Sunday.
Benevolence Report
The November Benevolence offering was $131.00, we assisted two families in the amount of $570.00. Our December Benevolence offering was $69.00, we assisted two families in the amount of $975.39. As we close out the year 2024 we want to thank you all for our loving contributions to the Benevolence fund. Our friends are beginning to run dangerously low as Michigan’s cold and snow continues to blow. May God bless you all in the New Year 2025.
In His name, Nancy Karcher and Sue Reed
Christmas Eve Giving
The total Christmas Eve giving was $12,624. This was applied toward the loan principal for December. Thank you for your continued love for our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and for New Hope. With His help and our determination, 2025 will be the year that New Hope is freed from the burden of debt. Blessings for the New Year.
The Church Council
Giving Statements for 2024
The Giving Statements for 2024 are available before and after the Sunday services at the Welcome Center thru Sunday, January 26. After that date, the statements will be mailed out.
If you have not picked up your giving statement and you do not need a copy of your giving for 2024, please let Laura Hall know and the statement will be shredded instead of mailing it out. The Finance Team thanks you for your generosity and faithfulness! Also, if you find an error or have a question,please contact Laura Hall at 231-972-7000.
Soup Cook-Off Fundraiser
Please join Mecosta/Osceola Right to Life for their 2nd annual soup cook-off this Saturday, Jan. 18 from 1-3 PM at Trinity Fellowship, 15085 220thAve, Big Rapids, MI 49307.
Church Directories
If you would like a copy of the church directory emailed to you please contact Dawn in the church office.
YOUR LIBRARY NEEDS YOUR HELP!
Please leave your phone number with Dawn at 231-972-2838 if you can share some ideas and time to bring it back to its charm and usefulness.
1/05 Worship Stewardship Report
Tithes & Gifts: General - $ 5,020.00
Building –$ 195.00 / Plate - $ 64.00
Attendance: 66
Light the Church – “Letting Your Light Shine” (Matthew 5:16)
This week the church was lit by Kerry and Pat Rhoderick.
[The cost of lighting New Hope is approximately $85 per week. To participate, giving in honor, memory, or celebration, please indicate on your giving envelope or check that it is for “Light the Church” and for which Sunday.]
Online Electronic Giving
Would you like to participate in New Hope’s online giving program regularly, can’t make a Sunday,going on vacation, or just want to make a memorial gift in a loved one’s name? Please visit our webpage at https://www.new-hope-church.organd follow the links to electronic (on-line) giving.
JANUARY’S ‘MISSION MOMENT’
The Mission and Community Outreach Ministries Group continues to provide or identify opportunities for our NH church family to ‘be in mission’ within our community so that we might make Disciples of Christ. Being in mission means reaching out primarily to people outside our own church and sharing the love and grace of Jesus Christ. We are to put faith into action in a meaningful way whereby it gives hope, shows mercy, and uplifts those in our community who may be discouraged.
Upcoming Mission Activities:
> [NEW]....‘Soothe the Soul Soup Supper’ (JAN 15th, 5-7pm): The Mission Team is spearheading a monthly Soup Supper (third Wed of Month) starting Jan 15th (5-7pm). This mission event is financially supported by the Jack and Dee Smith Memorial Fund. Our intent is to provide a community outreach opportunity for neighbors to enjoy a time of fellowship that will include: a meal, live Christian music,and a short devotional. The meal will be rather simple, requiring only a few volunteers. A kids’ activity and storytelling area will also be provided. Set Up will be 7:00pm (Tue) Jan 14th,following the Mission Team meeting at 7:00pm. We could use a few more volunteers besides Mission Team members. Contact Sue Reed or Wally Ewing if you would like to assist.
> Royal View Worship Service (JAN 19th): Mission Team Members will be conducting the worship service and providing Communion for our friends at Royal View. Contact Wally if you would like to serve in this special ministry.
> Family Fun Night (Winterfest) FEB 12th (5:30-7:30): Our next big Family Fun Night will be in February and will provide families with a Winterfest experience similar to last year’s event. The “Winterfest”activities will kick off with an interactive worship program in the Sanctuary,followed by a Pancake Supper, then feature a passport-based Winter Carnival with stations in the gym. This is a huge church-wide event that also provides our NH Family with a special time of fellowship as we provide hospitality to our local families. It therefore requires many volunteers. Please, please, please sign up on the Sign-Up board for a task (sure to been joyable). Contact Wally E., Ed L., or Sue R. for more info. Let’s provide a blessing to our community.
> Small Group Mission Activities: See other announcements about the great things our NHGMC Small Groups are doing to support mission ministries…..
Be‘In Mission’:
Let’s put our faith & words into loving action through mission work.
For more info or questions…. contact a Mission Ministry Group member or Wally Ewing (Director) at (231) 414-4793 (text or call), or email wallygator57@hotmail.com.“In His Service” -- The Mission and Community Outreach Ministry Group
Office Phone: 231-972-2838
Office Email: newhope.mecosta@gmail.com
Pastor’s Cell: 231-330-8521
Pastor’s Email: pastorwayne.newhope@gmail.com
Website: www.new-hope-church.org
