New Hope Global Methodist Church
February 09, 2025
Order of Worship
Prelude:
Welcome/Announcements: Pastor Wayne
Hymn: In Christ Alone Video
CALL TO WORSHIP Sally McKenney
Leader: Have you not known?
People: Even youths will faint and be weary, and the young will fall
exhausted; but we who wait for the Lord shall renew our strength.
Leader: Have you not heard?
People: We shall mount up with wings like eagles.
Leader: Has it not been told you from the beginning?
People: We shall run and not be weary.
Leader: Have you not understood from the foundations of the earth?
People: We shall walk and not be faint. They who wait for the Lord.
We who wait for the Lord.
Opening Prayer: Sally McKenney
Special Music: Ordinary Men Mike Howe
Children’s Moment: Sally McKenney
Hymn: We’ve a Story to Tell to the Nations On Screen
(ushers collect Prayer Cards)
Pastoral Prayer /
Lord’s Prayer
Offertory/ Doxology: We Will Glorify Video
Scripture Reading: John 2:1-12 Sally McKenney
Sermon: Garters and the Gospel Pastor Wayne
Hymn: Give of Your Best to the Master On Screen
(Joyful Noise)
Benediction:
Prayer Requests
Prayers for Mary Coles who is having cataract surgery on Tuesday.
Continued prayers for Greg W. who is in Hospice, chase R. for speech, a
daughter with health concerns (needs a new diagnosis), our church,
community youth, and for Sharon Gray.
Prayers for Mike Howe.
Prayers for Connie for successful chemo treatments for her cancer.
Healing prayers and comfort for Dulcie.
Prayers for Kaye and Richard Patton.
Prayers for doctors guidance for continuing health concerns for Rachel.
Prayers for Richard and Nancy Galka as they are both recovering from
pneumonia.
Healing prayers for Kevin.
Prayers for the family of Randy Piatt. Randy passed away while fighting
cancer over the last few months. He was the Director of God's Helping
Hands of Mecosta County. And, was responsible for the growth,
operation, and success of that program; providing needed meals to
several thousand people in the county and beyond.
Prayers for Vivian and Jerry, Joyce Porter, and families of the aircraft
accident.
Prayers for Israel, for New Hope, for long term covid, and for Connie with
cancer.
Praise that Kerry R. is here with us today! God is good!
Praise God for the new lights, Praise God for His love, mercy, care, and
salvation.
Praise for all the aircraft accident first responders.
What’s Happening at New Hope Benevolence/Joyful Noise
This week is Benevolence Sunday.
SOUP-ER-BOWL SUNDAY THIS SUNDAY!
The WSCS ladies will have containers of homemade soup available to
purchase before and after worship service. Your choices are broccoli &
cheese, bean & ham, chicken noodle and chili.
The cost is $5 a pint & $8 a quart.
Blood Drive a Success
The American Red Cross Blood Drive at New Hope Church was last
Friday. Therewere16 donors, which was a good number for our first time in
several years. The goal was to have 20-25 donors. When they give us the
date of the next blood drive, we will crank up the advertising to assure the
blood drive will continue at our church.
Thank you New Hope blood donors Wally Ewing, Kay Rooker, Jim Stewart,
Kathy and Dave Baker! Your commitment is very much appreciated. I
especially want to thank Kathy and Dave for their help setting up and taking
down the tables and chairs in the gym. It was a fun day and I especially
enjoyed getting to visit with each of you.
Bev Rothenberger, Coordinator
Church Council Update -- January
Wally Ewing agreed to serve as the new Chairperson of the Church
Council.
An updated NHGMC Mission & Vision Statement was approved. The
Mission statement now includes scriptures as the basis for how and why
we are to pursue our mission at New Hope. The Vision Statement has
points that align with our Mission Statement and show us what pursuing our
action should look like.
The Council continues to support New Hope’s Mission Ministries through
ongoing actions of support. This includes: improved cleanliness of the
church, repair of outside doors, repair of main electrical sign, conducting
Family Fun Nights and Soup Suppers, providing updated Church
Directories, and planning of a capital fund drive to pay off the church
mortgage.
An Annual Assessment of NHGMC’s “health” is being conducted by the
Counsel to determine how our church is doing and to identify any areas of
concern for New Hope’s future.
Treasurer’s Report of Fund Giving for the month of December: The General
Fund Activity balance was $37,591, the Building Fund Activity balance was
$10,265, and the mortgage balance was $80,483.
Cherubs of Comfort Blanket Ministry
The Cherubs of Comfort Blanket Ministry is going to begin making blankets
on Feb. 6, from noon until 3 PM in the fellowship hall. We are asking for
donations of blanket kits 72 x 60 (adult), 48 x 60 (child). We invite you to
bring your sharp scissors and a heart for helping others.
Everyone is Welcome.
Blessings, Nancy Karcher and Michele Martin
Church Directories
If you would like a copy of the church directory emailed to you please
contact Dawn in the church office.
Prayer Cards
Your Prayer cards are prayed over in the chapel following worship each
Sunday, and they remain there for your review and Prayer until they are
collected on Monday.
YOUR LIBRARY NEEDS YOUR HELP!
Please leave your phone number with Dawn at 231-972-2838 ifyou
can share some ideas and time to bring it back to its charm and
usefulness.
2/02 Worship Stewardship Report
Tithes & Gifts - General - $ 3815.00
Plate - $62.00 / Building - $ 120.00
Mortgage - $ 900.00
Attendance: 54
Light the Church – “Letting Your Light Shine” (Matthew5:16)
‘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, show mercy, and uplifts those in our community who may be discouraged.
Upcoming Mission Activities
> Family Fun Night (Movie Nite) MAR 12th (5:30-7:30): [CHANGE]
Our next big Family Fun Night will be March 12TH.We will not be having a ‘Winter fest’, instead we will provide families with a Supper and a Movie event. We could use some help with the Welcome Table, Pizza Supper, and Movie Snack Stand. Contact Wally E., Ed L., or Sue R. to help. 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…..
> [NEXT].... ‘Soothe the Soul Soup Supper’ (FEB 19th,5:30-7pm)
MINISTRY TEAM HAPPENINGS
v Consider being part of a Ministry Team Area (Discipleship, Missions and Outreach, Evangelism, Worship Design, Prayer, Small Groups).
v Here are ways to help enrich your Christian ‘faith walk’:
Ø Assist in one of the Ministry Team Areas (noted above)
Ø Serve as Director of the Congregational/Member Care Team
Ø Serve as Director of Small Groups
Ø Volunteer for Soup Suppers (3rdWed each month): kitchen help, welcome table, hospitality, misc
Ø Volunteer for Family Fun Nights(Dinner and a Movie – March 19): kitchen help, welcome table, snack stand,hospitality, drop off student mini-flyers to elementary schools, misc
Ø Find a friend and revive our“Communion for the Sick and Shut-Ins” Team
Ø Become part of our Prayer Warriors work
v Your help is sorely needed for our church ministries to be effective. Use your Spiritual Gifts and be an active part of New Hopes Mission to “Love God,Love Others, and Serve”.
“In His Service” -- The Mission and Community Outreach Ministry Group
Church Office Hours:
Monday – Wednesday 9 AM to Noon
This Week
Monday: 6:00PM Bible Study
Tuesday: 2:00 PM Worship Team Meeting
7:00 PM Missions Meeting
Wednesday: 1-3PM Disciple II Bible Study
Friday: Pastor’s Day Off
Sunday: 9:45 AM– Worship
11:15 AM Sunday School
2:00 PM Royal View Ministry
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
