New Hope Global Methodist Church
March 09, 2025
Order of Worship
Prelude:
Welcome/Announcements: Pastor Wayne
Hymn: I Love to Tell the Story Video
CALL TO WORSHIP Trudy Crowley
Leader: Have this in mind among yourselves, which is yours in Christ Jesus,
who, though he was in the form of God,did not count equality with God a thing
to be grasped,
People: But made himself nothing, taking on the form of a servant,
being born in the likeness of men.
Leader: And being found in human form, he humbled himself by becoming
obedient to the point of death, even death on a cross.
People: Therefore, God has highly exalted him and bestowed on him the
name that is above every name,
Leader: So that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and
on earth and under the earth.
People: And every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory
of God the Father.
Opening Prayer: Trudy Crowley
Special Music:
Children’s Moment: Sally McKenney
Hymn: Beneath the Cross of Jesus On Screen
(ushers collect Prayer cards)
Pastoral Prayer / Lord’s
Prayer
Offertory /Doxology: Heart of Worship Video
Scripture Reading: John 3:1-20 Trudy Crowley
Sermon: Stairway to Heaven Pastor Wayne
Hymn: We Have an Anchor (Joyful Noise) On Screen
Benediction:
Prayer Requests
Prayers for A. James and Elaine Grace, and a grandson Trey.
Prayers for the Des Noyers family, Bri Basler’s father died and Charlie and
Eleanor and Bri all are having health issues.
Prayers for Jerry Smith and his upcoming surgery. Also, for Vivian and the
Dr’s.
Prayers for Joyce Porter.
Prayers for a granddaughter who is struggling with mental issues.
Prayers for Travis Karcher.
Continued prayers for Mike Howe.
Continued prayers for Greg W. in Hospice, Chase R. for speech, and
Sharon Gray for health.
Prayers for a brother-in-law, Jeff for skin cancer.
Prayers for the Randy Carey family with the flu.
Prayers for Nile Young.
Prayers for Marchann.
Prayers for all the shut-ins.
Prayers for our Nation.
Praise God for His love, mercy, care and Salvation.
What’s Happening at New Hope
Benevolence/Joyful Noise
This week is Benevolence Sunday.
Family Fun Night
Join us for pizza and a movie for Family Fun Night Wednesday, March 12,
5:30 -7:00PM.
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 13, 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.
3/02 Worship Stewardship Report
Tithes& Gifts - General - $ 3,305.00
Plate- $ 58.00 / Building - $ 170.00
Attendance: 47
Light the Church – “Letting Your Light Shine” (Matthew 5:16)
[The cost of lighting New Hope is approximately $85 per week. 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.]
Church Council Update (FEB-MAR)
Ø New 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 critica lappointments), Calling and Visiting Homebound or Hospitalized Members (find volunteers to assist),
v Home Care (coordinate short term homebound care using volunteers or services viaCommission 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 Care Team.
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: 6:00 PM Bible Study
Tuesday: 9:00 AM Darts
10:00AM Crafts
12-2 PM Disciple II
(New time during Lent)
Wednesday: 5:30 PM Family Fun Night (Movie & Pizza)
Thursday: 9:00 AM Darts
12 to3 PM Cherubs of Comfort
Friday: Pastor’s Day Off
Saturday: 9:00 AM Darts
Sunday: 9:45 AM Worship Service
11:15 AM 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:
