New Hope Global Methodist Church
October 13, 2024
Order of Worship
Prelude:
Welcome/Announcements: Karen Woodruff
Hymn: Ye Servants of God On Screen
CALL TO WORSHIP Karen Woodruff
Leader: Make a Joyful Noise unto the Lord, all ye lands.
People: Serve the Lord with gladness: come before his presence with singing.
Leader: Know ye that the Lord He is God: it is He that hath made us and not we ourselves;
People: We are His people, and the sheep of His pasture.
Leader: Enter into His gates with thanksgiving, and into His courts with praise;
People: be thankful unto Him, and bless His name.
All: For the Lord is good; His mercy is everlasting; and His truth endureth to all generations.
Opening Prayer: Karen Woodruff
Children’s Moment: Trudy Crowley
Special Music: Send the Light, The Larsens
When the Roll is Called up Yonder,
Don’t Go Home Tonight Unsaved.
(ushers collect Prayer cards)
Pastoral Prayer /Lord’s Prayer Norvil Brown
Offertory/Doxology:
WSCS Dove Awards Nancy Karcher
Scripture Reading: Matthew 16:13-18 Cheri Chapin
Sermon: Cornerstones Norvil Brown
Hymn: The Solid Rock On Screen
Benediction:
Prayer Requests
Continued prayers for Betty and Jim Stewart, Larry Karcher, Vivian and Jerry, Charlie and Joyce Porter, Gordon McArthur and Greg W.
Prayers for my nephew who is fighting 2nd round of bone cancer, chemo is taking its toll.
Unspoken prayers.
Prayers for all the hurricane victims, friends in the Texas panhandle,the election, New Hope, community pastors and youth.
Prayers for Israel and those with long term covid.
Prayers for a sister-in-law, Nancy, who had a recent seizure.
Pray for a Christian Nation.
Prayers for a successful fund raiser for our Hospice home in Reed City so we can keep providing our services.
Prayers for all military people that are not home.
Praise Larry and the Karcher family is here.
Praise that Craig is starting a new job.
Praise God for New Hope and it’s family.
Praise for all the beautiful Fall days.
Praise God for His grace. God is good.
What’s Happening at New Hope
New Hope and Sylvester Churches have been given a unique opportunity to be drop off locations in coordination with Samaritans Purse for hurricane relief efforts.
Please see the list below for items that are desperately needed by so many who have been affected by this hurricane disaster. The deadline for all donations is October 16th so that items can be sent as soon as possible. Thank you in advance for all your generosity!
Hurricane Relief items
Water (5 gal buckets- 20oz bottles and any size in between) needed to clean, flush toilets, cook and drink. Propane tanks (even when the power comes back on, most appliances in home were submerged in water) 20 lbs or smaller, Portable cook stoves, Nonperishable foods cans/boxes, Toiletries, Cleaning Supplies, Personal Hygiene products, Baby Food (please no glass), Baby Formula, Infant Pain reliever, Work gloves, Baby Blankets new or gently used, Blankets new or gently used, Sleeping bags new or gently used, Coloring books and crayons for the kids. Baby Formula and Portable cook stoves are where the biggest need is.
Please no clothing
It’s Silent Auction Time Again!
It’s time to start looking to see if you have anything for the annual Fall Silent Auction! The Silent Auction is intended to consist of higher valued items that are brand new or have never been used. We will start collecting items on Sunday,October 20 and will be collecting the items thru Sunday, November 3. The auction will begin on Sunday, November 10and will be taking place in the fellowship hall and will end 20 minutes after the service on November 24. If you don’t have an item that is new or in like new condition to donate, how about something like a pie a month for 3 or 6months, maybe an Italian dinner for 4 or 6 people, help with cleaning,etc. Let’s get creative! The intention is to have fun while raising money to help allow our church to serve the community and to do the will of God.
A minimum bid may be placed on an item to ensure that the item generates an appropriate donation value. If no one bids the minimum amount or bids on an item, you may pick up the item during the week of November 24 or we can hold it for another silent auction at a later date.
Thank you all for your support in New Hope’s fundraising efforts!
Please contact Linda Randall (231-972-8742) or Laura Hall (231-972-7000) with any questions or see them on Sundays to drop off your donated item or items for the auction. The items may also be dropped off on Mondays, Tuesdays, or Wednesdays from 9 to noon. Please call ahead to make sure Dawn will be there to receive your donation.
FAITH CIRCLE SAYS "THANK YOU!"
Faith Circle just completed our 10th year of selling homemade apple pies as our annual fundraiser. As a "thank you" to you, the congregation, we are inviting you to our Harvest Dinner on Sunday, October 20, in Fellowship Hall right after the worship service. We will be serving ham, scalloped potatoes,and..... Apple Pies! Please come and enjoy the food and fellowship. Faith Circle will do all the rest.
Monday Night Bible Study
Bible Study, Monday nights at 6:00 PM Room 110, "The Unshakeable Truth". How You Can Experience the 12 Essentials of a Relevant Faith by Josh and Sean McDowell. Everyone is welcome to join us.
Church Conference
Our first Church Conference will be October 28, 2024 at 6 pm here at New Hope GMC.
Shoebox packing time is coming soon!
Look for the shoebox display in the narthex. There is an example of a packed shoebox, and shoeboxes that you can take and fill on your own. They come flat with directions for folding on one of the tabs. To give you ideas of what to put in the shoebox, there are lists for both boys and girls, as well as information about what cannot be sent. There are also sheets for children that can be filled out by children in your family and included in the box. You can also include a photo of you and your family so the child receiving the box can see who sent them the gift. It is recommended that the photo have a neutral background, for example a blank wall or trees or flowers outside. The idea is to not show them our possessions, which will only make them more aware of how little they have in comparison.
In addition, there is a poster with a list of the countries that shoeboxes have been sent to, and it's a long list! There are photos of children who have received shoeboxes, and some short stories of how their lives have been impacted.
Return filled shoeboxes and items you have purchased for our packing party to the chapel by November 3. Mary-Martha will be packing shoeboxes on Wednesday, November 6, beginning at 1:00. You are invited to join us and share in the fun of packing a shoebox for a child.
If you have questions, see Nancy Lepkowski, 231-972-4398, or Pat Leiter, 989-824-1113.
WSCS and Angels of Action
The WSCS at this time would like people to know that Angels of Action is now and only accepting donations of:
· Pre-school – High school clothing new or gently used (free of stains and holes and washed).
New shoes & winter boots Hygiene (new/unopened)
· New Undergarments & Sleepwear Shampoo/conditioner, bar
soap, toothpaste, toothbrush, body wash, lotion, chapstick,
· No – sew fleece blanket kits washcloths, tampons,maxi
pads, panty liners, hairbrushes,
· New school supplies & backpacks combs
Food Items (new/unopend/unexpired)
Mac & cheese, juice boxes,peanut butter &
Jelly 16 oz (plastic containers), Pop tarts, ramen,
fruit cups, applesauce cups, fruit snacks, meat sticks, cheese & cracker packs, granola bars.
10/06 Worship Stewardship Report
Tithes & Gifts: General - $ 4,300.00
Building –$ 695.00 / Plate - $ 160.00
Attendance: 79
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Light the Church – “Letting Your Light Shine” (Matthew 5:16) This week the church is being lit to thank all those who had well wishes and helped in celebrating my happy birthday. Thank you all so much!! Love you! Joyful Blessings! Olga
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.
October’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:
>Campfire Music Gatherings (Oct 6-20 @ 5-7pm): Join us for weekly times of fellowship and music around the campfire. Bring your own snacks (to share), drink,chair, and a neighbor. And, feel free to bring an instrument/guitar to play, or just bring your voice to singalong.
>Food Drive (Oct 6-20): New Hope family, be part of this year’s food drive as we collect bags of food or monetary donations for God’s Helping Hands (food pantry). Bags can be picked up from the grocery cart in the narthex (entryway). Please drop off food in the cart.
>Royal View Worship Service (Oct 20th): 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.
> ‘Trunk or Treat at NHGMC’: Our Family Night program for October needs your help. Please consider parking your vehicle (in NHGMC parking lot) and decorating your trunk. Pick a theme about a bible character or a bible story and share a little ‘info’ as we all hand out candy on Halloween(Oct 31st). Sign-Up sheet is at entrance to Fellowship Hall.
>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 Team member or Wally Ewing (Team Leader) at (231)414-4793 (text or call), or email wallygator57@hotmail.com.
In His Service,
The Mission and Community Outreach Ministry Group
Church Office Hours: Monday – Wednesday 9 AM to Noon
THIS WEEK
Monday: 6:00 PM– Bible Study
Tuesday: 9:00 AM– Darts 10:00 AM – Crafters
3:00 PM – Mens Bible Study
Wednesday: 1-3 PM –Disciple II
Thursday: 9:00 AM - Darts
10:00 AM - Faith Circle
3:00 PM - Church Council
Friday: Pastor’s Day Off
Saturday: 9:00 AM- Darts
Sunday: 9:45 AM – Worship Service
11: 30 AM – Faith Circle Harvest Dinner
5-7 PM – Campfire Fellowship 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.or
