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New Hope Global Methodist Church

June 08, 2025

 

 

Order of Worship

             

Prelude:                                                                    Tim Hansen                                                                            

Welcome/Announcements:                                       Pastor Wayne

 

CALL TO WORSHIP                                                                    Wally Ewing 

 

Leader:Then I will pour out my spirit on all flesh, thus says the Lord.
People: Send down the fire of your justice!

 

Leader:Your sons and your daughters shall prophesy,
People: Send down the rain of your love!

 

Leader:Your old shall dream dreams, andyour young shall see visions.
People: Send down your Spirit, breathe life in your people!

 

Leader:In those days, I will pour out my spirit.
People: And we shall be people of God.

 

Opening Prayer:                                                           Wally Ewing                             

Hymn: Praise Him! Praise Him!                                   On Screen

 

Hymn:Breath on Me, Breath of God                           On Screen

(ushers collect prayer cards)                                                                                                         

Pastoral Prayer / Lord’s Prayer                                                                                                                                                                 

Children’s Moment:                                                      Wally Ewing                                                                                                                         

Offertory/ Doxology:                                                      Tim Hansen

                                                                             

Special Music:  Just a Closer Walk         Tim Hansen, Wally Ewing,            

Al Metcalf, George Arndt

 

Scripture Reading:    Acts 2:14-21                         Sally McKenney

 

Sermon:  The Power                                                  Pastor Wayne

 

Hymn:  Send the Light                                                  On Screen

  (Joyful Noise)          

 

Benediction:                                                 

 

 

Prayer Requests

 Prayers for a 7 year old boy who has been injured.

 

 Continued healing prayers for Mike Howe and love and support    

 for Sharon.

 

 Prayers for Cheri Chapin’s parents, Keith and Jean Holmes,  

 who are facing health challenges.

 

 Prayers for our son as he begins T-cell therapy.

 

 Prayers for Shirley Wheeler, Sally Wilson, and Travis Karcher  

  (divorce final next month).

 

 Prayers for my cellulitis that burns.

 

 Prayers for Bob Herndon for pain relief and healing. Prayers for  

 New Hope growth.

 

 Unspoken prayers.

 

 Continued prayers for Greg W. in Hospice, Chase Reed for  

 speech, New Hope, Countries leaders,community and youth,  

 Christians in Nigeria for protection from terrorists.

 

 Prayers for Gary and Ruth Berg, and Jerry and Vivian Smith.

 

 Prayers for Hannah for health, Randy for knees, Jon for health,  

 and family adoption.

 

 Prayers for Israel, long term covid, and all Worldly leaders.

 

 Praise –Ryan Kelley had his kidney surgery and is “Cancer  

 Free”.

 

 Praise God for His love, mercy, and grace.

 

 Praise God for this beautiful day.

 

 Church Joppie hopes to come back to the Brook this week.  He  

 is doing great.

 

 Thanks to everyone for all the prayers, no surgery on my knee

 was needed, instead given a brace to wear ~ G. Laser

 

 

What’s Happening at New Hope 

 

Mortgage Burning Celebration

Join us for our celebration of Jack and Dee Smith, burning of the Church mortgage potluck after worship service today.  We will include a Tree Planting ceremony as a memorial for Jack & Dee Smith and their financial gift making this event possible.

 

Benevolence/Joyful Noise

This week is Benevolence Sunday.

 

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 12 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 this 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 at231-972-7000.

 

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 shoe boxes again.    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.

 

6/01 Worship Stewardship Report                     

Tithes & Gifts - General - $ 4,845.00                   

Maintenance Reserve - $ 195.00

Plate- $ 42

Attendance:76

 

THIS WEEK

Monday:     6:30PM Bible Study

 

Tuesday:   10:00AM Crafts

                    2:00 PM Worship Team Meeting

                    6:30 PM Ministry Team Meeting

 

Wednesday:  10:00 AM GMC Annual Conference at NH

                         3 PM Men’s Bible Study

 

    Thursday:    9:00 AM Darts

                         GMC Annual Conference at NH Continues

                          Noon-3 PM Cherubs of Comfort

                           3 PM Men’s Bible Study

 

          Friday:    Pastor’s Day Off

                          GMC Annual Conference at NH Continues

 

       Saturday:   9:00 AM Darts

                           5:00 PM Second Sat. Munch Bunch

 

          Sunday:   9:45 AM Worship Service

                             2:00PM Royal View Ministry

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          

 

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