New Hope Global Methodist Church
November 17, 2024
Order of Worship
Prelude:
Welcome/Announcements:
Hymn: How Great is Our God Video
CALL TO WORSHIP Cheri Chapin
Leader: God is our light and our salvation; whom shall we fear?
People: God is our shelter and refuge on the days of trouble,
and our hope and joy on the days of celebration!
Leader: Day after day, we seek God’s face and the assurance of God’s holy love:
People: O God, do not turn from us or hide your face from us!
Be our guide and our light instead!
Leader: One thing we ask of God:
People: That we may live in God’s dwelling place all the days of our life,
and never cease to behold the beauty of God’s home.
Leader: Beloved of God, enter this worship in thanksgiving, for God is among and within us!
People: Thanks be to God!
Opening Prayer: Cheri Chapin
Special Music: The Larsons
Children’s Moment: Sally McKenney
Hymn: We Gather Together On Screen
(Ushers collect prayer Cards)
Pastoral Prayer / Lord’s Prayer
Offertory/Doxology: Mike Howe
Scripture Reading: Revelation 3:7-13 Cheri Chapin
Sermon: Philadelphia Pastor Wayne
Hymn: God will Take Care of You On Screen
Benediction: Pastor Wayne
Prayer Requests
Prayers for Betty and Jim for strength and comfort. That the love from their family will give them comfort.
Prayers for a Christian revival in our Country and community.
Prayers for Janet (Suzie) Rockafellow and Lisa May, both battling cancer.
Continued prayers for Larry Karcher, Goldie Martin, and Gordon McArthur.
Prayers for Marshann Karcher for good testresults.
Prayers for Dick Karcher, Alice Karcher, and Sally Wilson (who is at Butterworth Hosp.).
Prayers for Bob Wilhelm who took a bad fall last Thursday and has broken ribs and other injuries.
Prayers for Jim Grace and his upcoming surgery.
Prayers for Sally Manzigol who fell in the garage and broke her pelvis.
Prayers for all those who are handicapped and need healing.
Prayers for those who are homeless and need shelter.
Prayers of healing for Stanley (Rachel Ewing’s dad), he had a recent fall. Praise for an aunt turning 95.
Prayers for all our new leaders.
Pray for Israel.
Praise for all Veterans!
Praise for a peaceful election. May we have a kinder, gentler admin.
Praise for a friends health.
Praise God for all the good He did in America.
Praise and thanks that no one was injured when a deer slammed into the M.O.T.A. bus door.
Praise for God’s love.
What’s Happening at New Hope
The Silent Auction Has Started!
The Silent Auction is open for bidding and is being held in the fellowship hall. The last day to place a bid will be Sunday, December1st and the bidding will stop 20 minutes after the church service. There may be a minimum bid 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 your donated item during the week of December 1stif you would like it back. You can also let us know if you would like us to save it for another silent auction. If we have not heard anything from you, some left over donated items maybe donated to God’s Helping Hands.
Thank you all for your support in New Hope’s fundraising efforts!
Please contact Laura Hall (231-972-7000) or Linda Randall (231-972-8742) with any questions.
Women’s Luncheon at Osburndale in Big Rapids
All ladies are invited to the Christmas luncheon that will be at Osburndale in Big Rapids on Thursday, December 5 at noon. Osburndale is a private dining room on the Muskegon River and has been serving meals since 1923. They are located at 1016 Lilac Avenue in Big Rapids. For those that would like to carpool, you will need to be at the church around 10:45 am as we will be leaving the church promptly at 11 am. Lunch will be served at 12 pm. More information regarding the menu will be coming! Come enjoy some great food and fellowship as we enter the Christmas season!
Annual Christmas Potluck & White Elephant Party is Coming!!
The Annual Christmas Potluck and White Elephant Gift Exchange Party is Sunday, December 8 at 11:30 am (after the coffee hour) at New Hope in the Fellowship Hall. Everyone is invited to come! There is a sign-up in the Narthex. This will also be the Second Saturday Munch Bunch get together for December. We ask that you bring a dish to pass, and that each person attending bring a “white elephant” wrapped gift to exchange—guys bring a “guys” gift and ladies bring a“ladies” gift. A “white elephant” gift is something that is not useful to you anymore, but might be useful to someone else. Plates, silverware, and beverage will be furnished. Come for some great food, fellowship, and laughs!! Any questions, please call Laura Hall @231-972-7000.
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.
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,
· No – sew fleece blanket kits toothbrush, body wash, lotion, chap stick, washcloths,
· New school supplies & backpacks tampons, maxi pads, panty liners, hair bushes, comb
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.
11/10 Worship Stewardship Report
Tithes & Gifts: General - $ 2,730.00
Building –$ 120.00 /Plate - $ 12.00
Attendance: 64 Light the Church –“Letting Your Light Shine” (Matthew 5:16)
This week the church is being lit in honor of our
Police, firemen, first responders, and Military ~Anonymous
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.
November’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:
> Royal View Worship Service (NOV 17th): 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.
>Thanksgiving Food Cards: The Mission Team will be delivering (4) $50 Gift Cards(from Hixsons) enclosed in Thanksgiving Greeting Cards to four needy Mecosta families, via Mecosta Elementary School.
> 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
Encouragement Cards ('Sunshine Notes') Mission Opportunity
· Please pick up a couple of cards found on fellowship hall tables.
· Return cards to baskets on the table
· Thanks for sharing 'blessings' with our local kids
The Sunshine Notes will be placed in the weekend food bags for Mecosta County School Children K-12! 1,300 bags go out each week!These notes will go in the food bags for the Thanksgiving Holiday! This special ministry is an initiative through Angels of Action!
•Write a special note or two of encouragement,preferably in your own handwriting! Leave the note(s) in the small basket on the table and the mission team will collect them!
•Notes must be PUBLIC SCHOOL FRIENDLY…see below for ideas!
•Use encouraging words! (You are loved! You are special! We believe in you!…)
•Use Child Friendly Language!
•Share God’s love but without using faith-based words! (You are loved, You are a blessing, You are a gift to the world! These are all appropriate phrases!)
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 – Men’s Bible Study
Wednesday: 1-3 PM –Disciple II
3:30 PM - Trustees Meeting
Thursday: 9:00 AM – Darts
11:00 AM - Faith Circle Luncheon
3:30 AM - Church Council
Friday: Pastor’s Day Off
Saturday: 9:00 AM – Darts
Sunday: 9:45 AM – Worship
11:15 AM – Revelation Bible Study
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
