New Hope Global Methodist Church
June 01, 2025
Order of Worship
Prelude: Tim Hansen
Welcome/Announcements: Pastor Wayne
CALL TO WORSHIP Sally McKenney
Leader: No matter how far we wander from you, O God,
People:your steadfast love finds us.
Leader: No matter how unjust the world seems to us, O God,
People:your steadfast righteousness sustains us.
Leader: No matter how vulnerable our lives seem to us, O God,
People:your steadfast presence gives us hope.
Leader: No matter how unloved and uncared for we feel, O God,
People:you hear our cries and answer our prayers. Thanks be to God!
Opening Prayer: Sally McKenney
Hymn:Holy, Holy, Holy! Lord God Almighty On Screen
Hymn: Beneath the Cross of Jesus On Screen
(ushers collect Prayer cards)
Pastoral Prayer / Lord’s Prayer
Children’s Moment: Sally McKenney
Offertory/ Doxology: Tim Hansen
Special Music:
Scripture Reading: Luke 14:16-24 Sally McKenney
Sermon: Eulogy of Mr. I Can’t Pastor Wayne
The Lord’s Supper
Hymn: Stand Up, Stand Up for Jesus On Screen
Benediction:
Prayer Requests
Prayers for Trudy as she is having her second eye surgery.
Prayers all goes smoothly and for a quick healing process.
Continued prayers for Mike Howe.
Continued prayers for Greg W. in Hospice care, Chase for
speech, New Hope, Our Country,Community, and Leaders.
Prayers for Ryan Kelley’s cancer surgery on Thursday.
Prayers for strength and healing for my niece and her family as
they cope with a difficult situation.
Prayers for moms and dads and children, for families.
Safe travel prayers for daughter. Bless our Church, village,
and home.
Prayers for Gary and Ruth Berg.
Prayers for Roy Mize with many health issues.
Prayers for those who cannot make it to God’s House, for the
sick and handicapped, for Larry and Nancy Karcher.
Prayers for our past president Biden.
Thanks be to God for a good report from the doctor last week
~ G. Laser
God is good!
What’s Happening at New Hope
New Address:
The new mailing address for the church is as follows:
New Hope Global Methodist Church
PO Box 381
Mecosta, Michigan 49332
Men’s Bible Study
Join us on Wednesday’s at 3 PM for Men’s Bible Study in
the New Hope Fellowship Hall,“come as you are”.
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. We are asking for donations of lap blanket kits 48
x 60.
Our goal is to make 69 lap blankets. We meet Thursday,
June 5 from noon to 3 PM. We invite you to bring your sharp
scissors and a heart for helping others. Everyone is
Welcome. Blessings, Nancy Karcher and Michele Martin
Second Saturday Munch Bunch
The Second Saturday Munch Bunch will meet for dinner on
Saturday, June 14 at 5 pm at The Forager which is in
Howard City. The address is 101 E. Edgerton Street and is
on the left-hand side of Northland Drive as you are driving
thru Howard City. The Second Saturday Munch Bunch is
open to everyone in the church and is a great way to get to
know other people. We usually meet at a restaurant the
second Saturday of each month for dinner. Come enjoy a
great meal, conversation, and fellowship! There is no
obligation to going every second Saturday—come when
you are able to! If you have never attended one of our
outings, why not try us! There is a sign-up board located in
the Narthex by the pastor’s office. Any questions, please
call Laura Hall at231-972-7000.
New Hope’s 2025 Concert Series
New Hope’s concert series for 2025 will consist of The
Guardians on Saturday, June21 at 4 pm and The Hoppers
on Sunday, July 27 at 4 pm. Doors open 1 hour before the
concerts. Information on the Hopper’s concert will
becoming later.
The Guardians are a southern gospel quartet with a unique
sound, tight harmony, and a passion for sharing the
gospel through their music. With three Dove Award
nominations, multiple#1 songs and Fan Awards, the Lord
has blessed The Guardians with an incredible journey
since their inception. Come enjoy a great concert!
Tickets are $20 in advance and $24 the day of the
concert. Tickets will be available to purchase at the
Welcome Center before and after services starting May
25. Any questions, please call Greg/Laura at
231-972-7000.
Mary-Martha Shoeboxes
We are half way through April,which means it is time to
think about . . . Christmas!
Mary-Martha is thinking ahead to next fall when we will be
packing shoeboxes again. The suggested item for April is
stuffed animals. In addition, spring and summer toys and
clothes are often on sale when the season first begins.
Please remember that everything needs to fit in a
shoebox.
We appreciate your help, and some child will be
overjoyed.
DO NOT INCLUDE:
Soap; candy;toothpaste; gum; used or damaged items;
scary or war-related items such as toy guns, knives, or
military figures; chocolate or food; seeds; fruit rolls or
other fruit snacks; drink mixes (powdered or liquid);
liquids or lotions;medications or vitamins; breakable
items such as snow globes or glass containers; aerosol
cans.
Telephone Chain
Do you miss New Hope Events, and Announcements
because you are computer less at your home? Fear
Not! New Hope has its own “Telephone Chain”. Call
Karen Woodruff and leave your phone number. When
an announcement is sent out from the church office, it
will come to you by a link in the Chain and you can
pass it on. Leave your name and number at
248-974-6151.
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.
5/25 Worship Stewardship Report Tithes & Gifts - General - $ 1,855
Plate- $ 45
Maintenance Reserve - $ 145.00
Attendance:65
Light the Church – “Letting Your Light
Shine”(Matthew 5:16)
This week the church is being lit in honor of our
police, firemen, and military. ~Anonymous
[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.]
MINISTRY TEAM HAPPENINGS – May 2025
Consider being part of a Ministry Team (Discipleship/Christian
Ed,Missions and Outreach, Evangelism, Worship Design,
Prayer, Congregational Care,Small Groups).
Ministry Teams Updates:
Discipleship/Christian Education (Director – Sally
McKenney):
> VBS: July 15-17; Western theme; Volunteers needed;
Organizational Mtg TBA
> Sunday School & Bible Studies: New times and new
Sunday/Bible School Classes being considered for the Fall…
Missions and Community Outreach (Director - Wally
Ewing):
> Royal View Ministry/Worship Service: June 15th @ 2pm
> Soothe the Soul Soup Supper: (3rd WED of the month,for
Community) Next Soup Supper is June18th @ 5:30pm. Bring
a friend or neighbor and welcome our visitors; a special time of
fellowship, including:Pastor’s Devotional and live Christian
Music.
> Compassion Child Sponsorship: This annual opportunity to
reach out into the world and help a child is coming to an end. If
you still want to sponsor a child contact Rachel Ewing.
> God’s Helping Hands: New Hope continues to support this
important program, which provides emergency food to
members of our community. Please support GHH in however
you can.
> Mission Trips: Stay tuned…. The Mission Team is developing
some ideas for an Away Trip….
> Mecosta 4thof July Parade: Contact Wally is you wish to get
involved in preparing and entering a NHGMC float; VBS
Western Theme….
> Curry Comfort(Hospice) House: The Mission Team
continues to support Curry House in Reed City. They are
having financial difficulties. More details on how New Hope
can help are forthcoming.
Evangelism (Director TBD / Pastor Wayne):
> “Pray & Go” Study Group: This group is working to include
all members of New Hope in becoming Great Commission
Christians and a Great Commission Church. See the Pastor if
you would like to receive a book and be moved by this Spirit
filled opportunity for Evangelism.
> “Little Jesus Ministry’: This simple but impactful “handout” is
an ongoing way of evangelism at New Hope. Get your Little
Jesus handout/bag and share the Good News with everyone
you interact with; an easy and humorous way to start a
conversation about Jesus.
> “Summer Concerts”: “The Guardians – June 21 @ 4pm;
“The Hoppers” – July 27 @ 4pm.
Congregational Care (Director - TBD):
> Director Position: Although many volunteers are assisting with
caring for our own, we still need someone to become the
Director and coordinate this important Ministry for New
Hope(family) members.
> Assistance Needed?: Contact the church office if you have a
need and we’ll find a person to help…
> Care Team Opportunities: Contact Pastor Wayne or Wally
Ewing if you would like to help with an area of care that
Congregational Care provides.
Worship Design (Director - Pastor Wayne):
> Mortgage Burning Celebration: New Hope will have a
special event after worship service on June 8rd, and will
include a Tree Planting ceremony as a memorial for Jack &
Dee Smith and their financial gift making this event possible.
> Outdoor Services: June 20thand Aug 17th; to be held in the
Garden area.
> Baptisms at the Lake: Planning is underway for this very special
event on Sunday, Aug 10th @ 5pm;Canadian Lakes Sunset
Beach and nearby pavilion.
Prayer Team (Director – Sue Reed):
> Prayer Wall: A Prayer Wall is being created and will be located in
the sanctuary; it will reflect prayers lifted up (via prayer cards) and
also have cards with“answered prayers”. Additionally, the Prayer
Team will be praying over the Prayer Wall a couple times each
month.
Small Groups (Director: Karen Woodruff)
> Activities: See notes in the bulletin showing the variety of
mission activities an devents each of our Small Groups are
involved with. Join in and experience putting faith into action.
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”.
THIS WEEK
Monday: 1:00PM Mary Martha
6:30 PM Bible Study
Tuesday: 10:00AM Crafts
Wednesday: 1-3 PM Disciple II
3 PM Men’s Bible Study
Thursday: 9:00 AM Methodist Men Meeting
9:00 AM Darts
Noon-3 PM Cherubs of Comfort
Friday: Pastor’s Day Off
Saturday: 9:00 AM Darts
Sunday: 9:45AM Worship Service
11:15AM Celebration of Jack and Dee Smith
Burning of the Church mortgage Potluck
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
