New Hope Global Methodist Church
March 23, 2025
Order of Worship
Prelude Welcome/Announcements: Pastor Wayne
Hymn: Goodness, Love and Mercy Video
CALL TO WORSHIP Trudy Crowley
Leader: Now the eleven disciples went to Galilee, to the mountain to which
Jesus had directed them. And when they saw him, they worshiped him,
but some doubted.
People: And Jesus came and said to them, “All authority in heaven
and on earth has been given to me
Leader: Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in
the name of the Father, and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit,teaching
them to observe all that I have commanded you.
People: And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age.
Leader: You will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you,
and you will be my witnesses.
People: in Jerusalem and in all Judea and Samaria,and to the end of
the earth.”
Opening Prayer: Trudy Crowley
Special Music
Children’s Moment: Sally McKenney
Hymn: Come,Thou Almighty King On Screen
(ushers collect Prayer cards)
Pastoral Prayer / Lord’s
Prayer
Offertory/ Doxology: Give Thanks Video
Scripture Reading: Luke 19:1-10 Trudy Crowley
Sermon: Zacheus Pastor Wayne
Hymn: I’d Rather Have Jesus On Screen
Benediction:
Prayer Requests
Continued prayers for Jerry Smith, Mike Howe, Olga Wargo, Larry and
Nancy Karcher and Gary Berg.
Continued prayers for Greg W. in Hospice, Chase R. for speech, and
Sharon G. for health.
Prayers for June Carey for travel mercies and revival in our hearts.
Prayers for a friend who was in a bad car accident and will need surgery
and long term care.
Continued prayers for all those with Covid/Rsv illnesses.
Continued prayers for Barbara who continues to fight cancer.
Prayers for the future of New Hope.
Prayers for our Nation and everyone who is ill.
Prayers for all our shut-ins who cannot come to God’s house, who are
sick, cannot walk,and those who cannot be by themselves. Prayers for
all military that would like to but can’t.
Praise to God, prayers and the dr’s for Jerry’s successful surgery.
Praise God for His love, Mercy, care, and salvation.
Praise for your blessings on New Hope. God is good.
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.
Kitchen Help
More help is needed in the kitchen for Sunday mornings. Please sign-up
sheet is in the kitchen.
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 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.
SAVE THE DATE:
VBS - July 15, 16 and 17, 6-8pm - Western Theme
ANNUAL CONFERENCE
JUNE11-13, SPRING ARBOR UNIVERSITY
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.
3/16 Worship Stewardship Report
Tithes& Gifts - General - $ 2,325.00
Plate- $ 220.00 / Building - $ 60.00
Attendance: 54
Light the Church – “Letting Your Light Shine” (Matthew
5:16) 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: kitchen help,welcome table, hospitality, misc
Ø Volunteer for Family Fun Nights: 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
12-2 PM Disciple II (New time during
Lent)
Tuesday: 9:00 AM Darts
10:00AM Crafts
Wednesday: 5:30 PM Lenten Soup Supper
Thursday: 9:00 AM Darts
12 to 3 PM Cherubs of Comfort
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:
