WHILE THE PASTOR IS OUT

The following ministers will lead Wednesday and Sunday services during Dr. Mulkey’s recovery from surgery:
Wednesday, Oct. 7 Dennis Bucher
Sunday, Oct. 11 Jim Shoopman
Wednesday, Oct. 14 Ben Collins
Sunday, Oct. 18 Boyd Frank

MUSIC AND WORSHIP
Celebrating 400 years of Baptist Heritage

This year 2009 is the 400th anniversary of the founding of the Baptist tradition. To help celebrate this big year, the Baptist History and Heritage Society has created a new 24 article series, HISTORY SPEAKS. Readers of these articles are urged to print copies for themselves and even to duplicate copies for distribution and study. Please include the following permission statement, if you do so. "Used by permission of the Baptist History and Heritage Society and its website: (www.baptisthistory.org), Atlanta, Ga. Because the articles are produced by free-thinking Baptists, the BH&HS staff and board may or may not agree with the content of each article." If you should desire to go online and receive these articles for your own, the website given above is the source.

History Speaks to Hard Questions Baptists Ask
"Who is a Baptist?" Thomas R. McKibbens
"Baptists and Worship: How can we Improve this Experience?" Emmanuel A. McCall
"Baptists and Local Church Education: Is Sunday School Ministry Still Relevant?" Dennis Foust
"Baptists and the Family: What is Going on in Baptist Life?" Lawrence H. Williams
"Baptists, the Economy and Violence: What is Happening and Why?" David Gushee
"Baptists and Resurgent Calvinism: What are the True Implications?" Fisher Humphreys
"Baptists and the Prosperity Gospel: Have We Turned the Gospel into Magic?" Karen Bullock
"Baptist Survival: What are the Top Challenges Facing Baptists Today?" Doug Weaver
"Baptists and Immigration: Are we Welcoming Strangers in the Gates?" William M. Tillman, Jr.
The remaining articles will be listed next month.
Complimentary Baptist Heritage bulletin inserts will be distributed in October, November and December at New Hope.
Dennis Bucher

TWO EMBRYONIC IN-HOUSE PROJECTS

Church Directory on the Drawing Board

Lou Herouart, a.k.a. "The Paparazzo," will begin taking pictures following worship on October 4 for a new pictorial directory. There is a signup sheet for future Sundays. This new directory, with pictures, current addresses and phone numbers, should assist with putting a name with a face. In the meantime, new members pictures are posted on the large bulletin board adjacent to the kitchen.

Additional Recipes Needed for the Proposed Church Cookbook

The plan: to collect recipes over the summer and early fall of 2009. Last winter Donna Walker volunteered to type our collection while at home in New Jersey. If you have not submitted a recipe or two, please do so this month so that we will have each family represented in the cookbook. Recipes in any category are welcomed.

MISSIONS

Goal Set for Christmas Shoebox Ministry

Olivia McDougald is chairing the Samaritan’s Purse Shoebox gift effort this year and is challenging the congregation to fill 50 boxes. Begin choosing items now (small gifts, school supplies or toiletries) to fill a plastic box which will be provided for your gift. You may pack a gift box for either a boy or girl within these age groups: 2-4, 5-9 or 10-14. A more complete list of suggested items is posted on the bulletin board. Gift boxes may be decorated if you desire, but is not necessary. Ingathering of gifts will be November 9-16.

Missions Prayer Guide Now Available

A yearlong guide to prayer for CBF missions and ministries is available from www.thefellowship.info or by calling 888-801-4223. This is a free resource to empower you to pray specifically for CBF Global Missions field personnel and their children on their birthdays.
Countryside Lakes Assisted Living Ministry
Pictures of recent birthday celebrations at Countryside Lakes may be seen on a poster adjacent to the front doors of the sanctuary. The next visit will be Wednesday, October 21. Meet Bill Batchelor and others in the lobby at noon.

Collection of Canned Goods for H.U.M.
a Monthly Effort

Canned goods, cereals and other staple food items are collected on the first Sunday of each month. Let’s make a real harvest of items for those who are ministered to by Halifax Urban Ministries.

STUDY GROUPS WELCOME NEW PARTICIPANTS

Women’s Group

Women of the congregation continue a study of the Women of Faith book, Managing Your Moods, on the second and fourth Tuesdays. You are invited to join this time of study, fellowship and support. Meet in the sanctuary at 7:00 PM.

Royal Palm Area

Studying "40 Days of Love" through early November is a coed group led by Boyd Frank. The group meets in the Royal Palm clubhouse, but is not limited to Royal Palm residents. The next study will be a series by Rob Bell. For more complete details, see Boyd.

CHILDREN’S MINISTRY NEWS

What: Yard Sale Fundraiser for Children and Youth Ministry
When: October 23rd and 24th
Where: New Hope Baptist Church

If you would like to donate items for the yard sale please contact Cheryl Secunda at 386-233-9003. You can also email her at cherylsecunda@netscape.net If you have large or medium size items, such as furniture, a truck will be provided to pick up the items at your home. Just give Cheryl the address and she will make arrangements for your item or items are picked up. Yard sales proceeds benefit New Hope’s children and youth ministry. Your unused items are needed. Items for the fundraiser would need to be at the church by Wednesday, October 21.

Children and Youth Prayer Folders

There are still prayer folders of children and youth available. They include a picture and name and are located on the table in the back of the church. If you would like to pray for a specific child please pick up a folder and write you name on the list provided.

Kids Connection to Perform at
Countryside Lakes

Kid’s Connection will be performing at Countryside Assisted Living on Saturday, October 17th at 10:30 AM to 11:00 AM. The kids will perform some of the songs they have been learning at Discovery Canyon. They also are making bookmarkers for the residents which they will hand out that morning.
Cheryl Secunda

Fall Festival
Watch the Sunday bulletin for details of a Fall Festival for Kid’s Connection on Friday evening November 6th at 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM.

Wednesday Night Kids Klub

Kids Klub, an AWANA’a ministry, has sparked interest in 10 children who have registered and have been coming faithfully on Wednesday evenings. I want to thank all who have volunteered to help with making this ministry successful. This includes Ruth Bradley, Elaine Hardy, Leesa Holloway, Joanne Kirk and Debbie and John Shelver. Please pray for this ministry and the faithful workers.
Cheryl Secunda