New Hope Global Methodist Church
August 17, 2025
Order of Worship
Prelude: Tim Hansen Welcome/Announcements: Pastor Wayne
Praise Song: This is the Day; I Love to Tell the Story
CALL TO WORSHIP Wally Ewing
Leader: O Lord, our Lord, the majesty of your name fills the earth! Your glory is higher than the heavens.” We gather to praise you!
People: “In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth...”
Leader: “O Lord, our Lord, the majesty of your name fills the earth! Your glory is higher than the heavens.” We gather to celebrate you!
People: “In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth... And God saw that is was good…” We gather to celebrate our God.
Leader: “O Lord, our Lord, the majesty of your name fills the earth! Your glory is higher than the heavens.” We gather to worship you!
People: “In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth...
All: And God saw that is was very good…” We gather to worship our God!
All praise, honor, majesty and power belongs to our Creating God! Amen
Opening Prayer: Wally Ewing
Children’s Moment: Sally McKenney
Special Music: Shall We Gather at the River; Standing in the Need of Prayer; I Saw the Light; I Surrender All
New Hope Praise
Pastoral Prayer / Lord’s Prayer Pastor Wayne
Offertory: Tim Hansen Scripture Reading: Luke 15: 8-10 Wally Ewing
Sermon: Lost Coins Pastor Wayne
Hymns: In Christ Alone; Sanctuary New Hope Praise
Benediction:
Prayer Requests
Prayers for Kay O. nearing the end(brain cancer). Prayers for no pain and for the family.
Prayers for Gary Green battling cancer.
Continued prayers for Trudy for healing of back pain.
Prayers for Collin and Ashley’s wedding Sept. 13th.
Prayers for a friend facing biopsy surgery Friday.
Prayers for our family, church, and community.
Prayers for Charlie and Joyce Porter and Mickey and Dar Dargitz.
Prayers for Fred as he faces surgery this week.
Continued prayers of healing for Joe and Judy’s son Heath.
Prayers for Nancy and Ken Bakhaus for health issues.
Prayers for people in the Ukrane.
Continued prayers for Greg W. in Hospice,Chase R. for speech, health and healing for
Goldie Martin and George Groll for health and healing.
Prayers of safe travels for summer visits. Prayers for support and guidance for Mary.
Prayers for covid victims, all leaders of America, and New Hope Church.
Praise for a lovely luncheon yesterday and a great speaker and ladies here at church.
Blessed to have been married to the same wonderful person for 53 years.
Praise God for this beautiful sun and heat.
Praise God for His love, mercy, care, healing and grace.
What’s Happening at New Hope
60th Wedding Anniversary
Please join us to help celebrate Ken and Nancy Bakhaus’ 60th Wedding Anniversary after service next Sunday,Aug. 24th with cake.
Disciple IV
The writings of John and Revelation. Disciple IV will be meeting again starting Wednesday, September 17th and meeting every Wednesday. Please contact Sherry Anderson at 231-972-7679 or sherryanderson57@gmail.com with any questions or if you would like to join us.
Volunteers Needed
We are in need of volunteers in some areas of the church. We need people to sign up to be Sunday morning greeters and coffee hour hosts/hostesses. Please consider volunteering.
Many hands make light work!
8/10 Worship Stewardship Report
Tithes & Gifts - General – $2,995.00
Maintenance Reserve – $150.00
Plate- $ 51.00
Attendance: 69
Light the Church – “Letting Your Light Shine”(Matthew 5:16)
This week the church is being lit in honor the police, firemen, military and first responders. [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.]
THIS WEEK
Tuesday: 10:00 AM Craft Circle
Wednesday: 3 PM Men’s Bible Study
5:30 PM Campfire Cookout
Thursday: 9:00 AM Darts
10:00 AM Faith Circle
3:30 PM Church Council
Friday: Pastor’s Day Off
Saturday: 9:00 AM Darts
Sunday: 9:45 AM Worship Service
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
