24New Hope Global Methodist Church
November 24, 2024
Order of Worship
Prelude:
Welcome/Announcements:
Hymn: In Christ Alone Video
CALL TO WORSHIP Karen Woodruff
Leader:Oh, come, let us sing to the Lord; let us make a joyful noise to the rock of our salvation!
People:Let us come into his presence with thanksgiving; let us make a joyful noise to him with songs of praise!
Leader: For the Lord is a great God, and a great King above all gods.
Leader:In his hand are the depths of the earth; the heights of the mountains are his also.
Leader: The sea is his, for he made it, and his hands formed the dry land.
People:Oh come, let us worship and bow down; let us kneel before the Lord, our Maker! For he is our God, and we are the people of his pasture, and the sheep of his hand.
Opening Prayer: Karen Woodruff
Special Music: Wonderful Words of Life New Hope Choir
Children’s Moment: Sally McKenney
Hymn: For the Beauty of the Earth On Screen
(Ushers collect prayer Cards)
Pastoral Prayer /Lord’s Prayer
Offertory/Doxology: Mike Howe
Scripture Reading: Revelation 3:14-22 Karen Woodruff
Sermon: Laodicea Pastor Wayne
Hymn: Amazing Grace On Screen
Benediction: Pastor Wayne
Prayer Requests
Healing prayers for Olive Bauer age 6 with Mono.
Continued prayers for Betty and Jim Stewart and Randy Carey,God is the great physician.
Continued prayers for my nephew as his cancer is getting smaller.
Prayers for grandson and granddaughter who are sick.
Prayers for Jim Grace’s upcoming surgery and his doctors.
Prayers for our daughter in law, she was in the hospital this past week for kidney stones. Thankfully she is home now.
Healing prayers for Jim Wilkens for health issues.
Prayers for Marge Bitter for serious back problems.
Prayers for the wife of our friends Steve Moraniak who had a stroke.
Prayers for those who need help obtaining a ramp so they can use an electric wheel chair.
Prayers for revival in our Nation and Community.
Prayers for all of us here at God’s house and the ones that cannot make it here.
Prayers for Israel and for America that we come back to God.
Praise for all the good at New Hope.
Praise for God’s love.
What’s Happening at New Hope
Hanging of the Greens
Help is needed Sunday, December 1st after church service. Many hands make quick work.
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,December 1st 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 1st if 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
The Women’s Christmas Luncheon at Osburndale will be Thursday, December 5.
All ladies are welcome!You may sign up and pay at the Welcome Center on Sunday November 24th and December 1st. The reservation count will be called into the Osburndale on Monday, December 2. Osburndale is a private dining room on the Muskegon River and has been serving meals since 1923. They are located at 1016Lilac Avenue in Big Rapids. For those that would like to carpool, you will need to be at church around 10:45 am as we will be leaving the church promptly at 11am. Lunch will be served at noon.
Lunch will be a savory chicken filled crepe with cheese sauce, a hot vegetable medley, fresh fruit,pickles,and homemade rolls. There will be 2 or 3 choices of desserts and assorted beverages. The cost is $25 and includes tax and tip. The $25 will be due at the time you sign up. If you pay with a check, please make the check payable to Osburndale. Come enjoy some great food and fellowship! Questions, please call Laura at 231-972-7000.
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.
11/17 Worship Stewardship Report
Tithes & Gifts: General - $ 3,596.00
Building –$ 100.00 / Plate - $ 48.00
Attendance: 70
Light the Church –“Letting Your Light Shine” (Matthew 5:16)
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:
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
Church Office Hours: Monday – Wednesday 9 AM to Noon
THIS WEEK
Monday: 4-6 PM Visitation for Betty Stewart at Janowicz Funeral Home
6:00 PM – Bible Study
Tuesday: 11:00 AM – Funeral Service for Betty Stewart at New Hope with luncheon
to follow.
Thursday: Happy Thanksgiving
Friday: Pastor’s Day Off
Saturday: 9:00 AM – Darts
Sunday: 9:45 AM – Worship
11:15 AM – Revelation Bible Study
*Silent Auction Ends
*Hanging of the Greens
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
