New Hope Global Methodist Church
March 16, 2025
Order of Worship
Prelude:
Welcome/Announcements: Pastor Wayne
Hymn: O For a Thousand Tongues to Sing Video
CALL TO WORSHIP Sally McKenney
Leader:Let us worship God, who has done great things.
People: We rejoice in our God, who made a way through the
desert of this world.
Leader: Let us worship God, who has caused streams of mercy to flow
in the wasteland.
People: We are the people God has formed through Christ; we
worship him, and we rejoice!
Leader: Let us worship God in spirit and in truth.
People: We praise God for the grace that has saved us. Alleluia!
We rejoice!
Opening Prayer: Sally McKenney
Special Music:
Children’s Moment: Sally McKenney
Hymn: Jesus Paid it All On Screen (ushers collect Prayer cards)
Pastoral Prayer / Lord’s Prayer
Offertory/ Doxology: And Can it Be Video
Scripture Reading: John 8:1-11 Sally McKenney
Sermon: Reaching Sinners Pastor Wayne
Hymn: At Calvary On Screen
Benediction:
Prayer Requests
Prayers for Barbara Presley for healing.
Prayers for Loretta who is still in bed. She would like to go home but can’t
Prayers for the Karcher’s, Gary Berg, and Olga Wargo.
Prayers for Mike Howe, that Karmanos will accept him for treatment soon.
Continued prayers for Greg W. in Hospice, Chase R. for speech, Sharon Gray
for health, and Hannah for health.
Prayers for our World Leaders. Prayers for long term covid.
Praise the Lord Connie got results that her cancer is almost gone. Prayers
that the chemo continues to work. Prayers for all who are sick and heal them.
Praise for good results on Jerry Smith’s test. He is cleared for surgery,
scheduled Friday, March 14th.
Prayers also for Vivian as she struggles.
Praise for our blessings and for the Holy Spirit to fill our hearts to overflowing.
Praise God for the sunshine.
What’s Happening at New Hope Lenton Soup Suppers
Wednesday evenings at 5:30 pm. until April 16th New Hope will be hosting
our Annual Lenton Soup Suppers. Our meals are simple, Soup, Bread and
Cookies.
A Sign-up sheet is in the Narthex for Soup Donations.
Come and join us for a time of fellowship and devotion as we remember
Christ’s sacrifice for us.
SAVE THE DATE:
VBS - July 15, 16 and 17, 6-8pm - Western Theme
ANNUAL CONFERENCE
JUNE11-13, SPRING ARBOR UNIVERSITY
Cherubs of Comfort Blanket Ministry
The Cherubs of Comfort Blanket Ministry has chosen The Brooke of Big
Rapids as there next recipients of our ministry. Cherubs of Comfort will
be making blankets on March 20, and March 27 from noon until 3 PM in
the fellowship hall. We are asking for donations of lap blanket kits 48 x
60. Our goal is to make 69 lap blankets. We invite you to bring your
sharp scissors and a heart for helping others. Everyone is Welcome.
Blessings, Nancy Karcher and Michele Martin
Annual Church Spring Clean-Up
April 5th, from 9:00AM - ? I think we were done by 11-11:30 AM last
year. Our New Hope Family is encouraged to participate. There is a job
for everyone. Coffee and donuts at 9:00.
Sue Reed 231-250-5171.
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.
3/09 Worship Stewardship Report
Tithes& Gifts - General - $ 9,190.00
Plate- $ 170.00 / Building - $ 20.00
Attendance: 43
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
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. [The cost of lighting New Hope is approximately $85 per week.
Church Council Update (FEB-MAR)
ØNew Hope’s financial situation is in fairly good shape, with
expenditures and income starting off better than last year,based on
the yearly (normal) trend. Projected monetary gifts will help even
more so.
Ø Results from the Church “health” Assessment indicated some
concerns and challenges with maintaining a vibrant, active church.
The top areas and how NHGMC is facing these challenges included:
finances (although in actuality we are doing ok), aging membership
(yet most members are highly involved in various aspects New
Hopes ministries), competing technology &online church &
community activities (New Hope is reaching the community with
online worship service options and publicizing wholesome and
spiritually uplifting events).
Ø The Council continues to support New Hope’s Mission Ministries
through ongoing actions of support. This includes: improved
cleanliness of the church, completion of classroom upgrades, repair
of outside doors, repair of main electrical sign, possible storage shed
for lawn mowers and misc, conducting Family Fun Nights and Soup
Suppers, encouraging Small Groups and Missions Team to continue
their ministry activities, and planning a capital fund drive to payoff
the church mortgage.
Ø The Council is updating the church calendar to reflect all major
ministry events and small group activities providing opportunities for
NH members to grow in their faith.
Ø Treasurer’s Report of Fund Giving for the month of December: The
General Fund Activity balance is $34,450 the Building Fund Activity
balance is $10,387, and the Mortgage balance is $78,374.
MINISTRY TEAM HAPPENINGS
v Consider being part of a Ministry Team Area (Discipleship/Christian Ed, 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 Help with ‘tasks’ as part of the Congregational Care Team
Ø Serve as Director of Small Groups
Ø Volunteer for Soup Suppers (3rd Wed each month,March 19th): kitchen help,
welcome table, hospitality, misc
Ø Volunteer for Family Fun Nights (Dinner and a Movie – March12): kitchen help,
welcome table, snack stand, hospitality, drop off student mini-flyers to elementary
schools, misc
Ø Become part of our Prayer Warriors work
Ø Join a Women’s or Men’s Small Group
Ø Assist with Communion for Home-bounds or Worship Svc at Royal View
v Your help is sorely needed for our church ministries to be effective. Use your
Spiritual Gifts and be an active part of New Hope’s Mission to “Love God, Love
Others, and Serve”.
v CONGREGATIONAL CARE TEAM
v ** The Congregational/Member Care Team is seeking individuals to be Lead
Persons who can help New Hope members find assistance through the
following areas/ministries:
v Transportation Needs (provide rides or refer to Mecosta Sr. Ctr. for medical or
other critical appointments), Calling and Visiting Homebound or Hospitalized
Members (find volunteers to assist),
v HomeCare (coordinate short term homebound care using volunteers or
services via Commission on Aging), Counseling (refer members to the Pastor
for personal or spiritual counseling)
v **The following areas/ministries have Lead Person in place or are being
confirmed, but additional volunteers are welcomed: Get Well or Sympathy
Cards, Birthday Cards,Meals (for Homebounds), Communion (for
Homebounds), Bulletin Board (Birthday& Anniversaries), Church Member
Directory, Emergency Home Maintenance(referrals)
v **An Information Sheet is being published soon and will provide the names
and contact info for Lead Persons in all ministries/area of the Congregational
CareTeam.
v **Contact Pastor Wayne or Lay Leader (Wally Ewing) if lead to serve in one
of these areas, or for questions. Be blessed by putting your faith into
action.
Church Office Hours:
Monday – Wednesday 9 AM to Noon
This Week
Monday: 6:30 PM Bible Study
Tuesday: 9:00 AM Darts
10:00AM Crafts
12-2 PM Disciple II (New time during Lent)
Wednesday: 5:30 PM Soup for the Soul
Thursday: 9:00 AM Darts
11:30 AM Faith Circle (meeting at Antlers for fellowship/
lunch)
12 to3 PM Cherubs of Comfort
3:00 PM Church Council
Friday: Pastor’s Day Off
Saturday: 9:00 AM Darts
Sunday: 9:45 AM Worship Service
11:15AM Sunday
School
Office Phone: 231-972-2838
Office Email: newhope.mecosta@gmail.com
Website: www.new-hope-church.org
Pastor’s Cell: 231-330-8521
Pastor’s Email:
pastorwayne.newhope@gmail.com
