KIDS CONNECTION TO PRESENT “A CHRISTMAS CAROL” Kids Connection will perform a musical drama Sunday, December 19 at 7:00 PM. There is no charge for the program. Dinner will be served at 6:00 PM at a cost of $5.00. The menu will include ham, au gratin potatoes, green beans or corn, cornbread, dessert and beverage. Tickets will be on sale starting December 5. See Erma Dreas or Cheryl Secunda.
ADVENT SERMONS
Dec. 5 Green Shoots Sprout New Life, Isaiah 11:1-10
Dec. 12 Be Patient, James 5:7-10
Dec. 19 Believe in Dreams, Matthew 1:18-25
Dec. 24 God Became What We Are, John 1:1-14
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Dec. 26 Into a Broken World, Into Broken Lives, Matthew 2:13-23
Jan. 2 Gather Up All, Ephesians 1:1-14
Monday, December 6, 2010
Advent
Advent devotions may be found online at
www.followingthestar.org
Global Missions Offering
Theme: God’s mission, your passion
What is the CBF Offering? It is an annual campaign to support Cooperative Baptist Fellowship mission efforts in North America and around the world.
What does the offering do? The offering provides ministry expenses and salaries for field personnel.
Why is the offering important? It is the PRIMARY way field personnel are funded.
What is our church goal? The Missions Committee has set a goal of $700. There will be special offering envelopes available and a poster adjacent to the bulletin board will chart our progress.
CHRISTMAS GREETINGS
A portion of the bulletin board is being reserved for Christmas cards to the church family should you wish to save the postage expense and contribute those dollars to the Global Missions Offering.
www.followingthestar.org
Global Missions Offering
Theme: God’s mission, your passion
What is the CBF Offering? It is an annual campaign to support Cooperative Baptist Fellowship mission efforts in North America and around the world.
What does the offering do? The offering provides ministry expenses and salaries for field personnel.
Why is the offering important? It is the PRIMARY way field personnel are funded.
What is our church goal? The Missions Committee has set a goal of $700. There will be special offering envelopes available and a poster adjacent to the bulletin board will chart our progress.
CHRISTMAS GREETINGS
A portion of the bulletin board is being reserved for Christmas cards to the church family should you wish to save the postage expense and contribute those dollars to the Global Missions Offering.
CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICE OF
CAROLS AND CANDLES
December 24, 7:30 PM
Please bring Christmas cookies to share at our fellowship time following the service.
Note: There will be no Wednesday evening activities on December. 22.
NEED A GIFT IDEA?
1. Christmas CDs with selections performed by Armand Melnbardis and Dennis Bucher and/or Armand’s rock and jazz CDs make great holiday gifts. Cost: $15 with a special New Hope offer: Buy any three CDs, get one free.
2. Savor the Flavors of New Hope, our 2010 cookbook, is available at a cost of $10. See Wanda Buchanan.
3. 2011 scenic calendars with scripture verses and all occasion cards are being sold by the Youth Group as a fund raiser for their 2011 summer retreat. Cost: $6.00 each.
LADIES LUNCH & GIFT EXCHANGE
Tuesday, December 14, 11:45 AM
Vince Carter Restaurant, Ormond Beach
Notify Linda Manners by December 12 if you plan to attend.
Please bring a small gift ($6-$8) for the gift exchange.
HOLIDAY SCHEDULE
Dr. Mulkey will not be in the office on December 24, December 27 and December 31, but he may be reached in case of an emergence at 386-717-5657. He will be preaching on December 26 and January 2.
In light of holiday schedules and travel plans for many of our members, the January issue of Connections will be distributed on the second Sunday of January.
CAROLS AND CANDLES
December 24, 7:30 PM
Please bring Christmas cookies to share at our fellowship time following the service.
Note: There will be no Wednesday evening activities on December. 22.
NEED A GIFT IDEA?
1. Christmas CDs with selections performed by Armand Melnbardis and Dennis Bucher and/or Armand’s rock and jazz CDs make great holiday gifts. Cost: $15 with a special New Hope offer: Buy any three CDs, get one free.
2. Savor the Flavors of New Hope, our 2010 cookbook, is available at a cost of $10. See Wanda Buchanan.
3. 2011 scenic calendars with scripture verses and all occasion cards are being sold by the Youth Group as a fund raiser for their 2011 summer retreat. Cost: $6.00 each.
LADIES LUNCH & GIFT EXCHANGE
Tuesday, December 14, 11:45 AM
Vince Carter Restaurant, Ormond Beach
Notify Linda Manners by December 12 if you plan to attend.
Please bring a small gift ($6-$8) for the gift exchange.
HOLIDAY SCHEDULE
Dr. Mulkey will not be in the office on December 24, December 27 and December 31, but he may be reached in case of an emergence at 386-717-5657. He will be preaching on December 26 and January 2.
In light of holiday schedules and travel plans for many of our members, the January issue of Connections will be distributed on the second Sunday of January.
Music and Worship
Felix Mendelssohn, 1809-1847
Many of the great composers seem to have suffered more than their share of life’s misfortune and frustration. In sharp contrast, Felix Mendelssohn led, for the most part, a happy and successful life. Born into a wealthy and cultured family, his remarkable talents were encouraged from the start, and he brilliantly pursued an abundance of musical endeavors.
His grandfather, Moses Mendelssohn, had been an important Jewish philosopher, yet the composer’s father Abraham was somewhat uncertain in his beliefs. At first, he raised his children “without religion in any form,” though his brother-in-law was strongly influencing him toward Christianity. Once when he was a child, Mendelssohn ran home in tears from chorus practice. The chorus had been singing passages from Bach’s St. Matthew’s Passion when another youth hisses mockingly, “The Jew boy raises his voice to Christ.” Seeing his children tormented because of their religious heritage was too much for Abraham; a desire for his children’s happiness rather than personal spiritual conviction finally persuaded him to have them baptized and raised in the Christian faith.
When he matured, Mendelssohn joined the Lutheran church because of his passionate love of the music of the Protestant J. S. Bach. He considered Bach’s music “the greatest Christian music in the world.” Mendelssohn excelled as a composer, a pianist, a conductor, and the founder of the Leipzig Conservatory of Music His talent won consistent acclaim, and his acquaintances included the finest musical geniuses of Europe: Schumann, Liszt, Wagner, Paganini, Weber and Chopin, to name a few. His wife, Cecile, the daughter of a well-known clergyman of the French Reformed Church, was a pious believer and a woman of prayer.
For Mendelssohn, the Bible served as the cornerstone of daily life as well as the inspiration for much of his work. Mendelssohn’s letters reveal profound faith in God. Echoing the words of a psalm, he wrote, “Pray to God that he may create in us a clean heart and renew a right spirit within us.” To his nephew, he wrote, “Nothing is attained without the fulfillment of one fervent wish – May God be with you! This prayer comprises consolation and strength; and also cheerfulness in days to come.”
Mendelssohn composed a great deal of sacred music, notably his celebrated oratorios, Elijah, and Saint Paul. His music is universal in its appeal and his compositions run the gamut from “Ave Maria” to texts of Martin Luther set to music. Mendelssohn’s life was cut short after he received the crushing news that his sister and close companion had suddenly died. He lost consciousness and fell, rupturing a blood vessel in his head. He never recovered, remaining very ill until his death a few months later at the age of 38.
Dennis Bucher
Many of the great composers seem to have suffered more than their share of life’s misfortune and frustration. In sharp contrast, Felix Mendelssohn led, for the most part, a happy and successful life. Born into a wealthy and cultured family, his remarkable talents were encouraged from the start, and he brilliantly pursued an abundance of musical endeavors.
His grandfather, Moses Mendelssohn, had been an important Jewish philosopher, yet the composer’s father Abraham was somewhat uncertain in his beliefs. At first, he raised his children “without religion in any form,” though his brother-in-law was strongly influencing him toward Christianity. Once when he was a child, Mendelssohn ran home in tears from chorus practice. The chorus had been singing passages from Bach’s St. Matthew’s Passion when another youth hisses mockingly, “The Jew boy raises his voice to Christ.” Seeing his children tormented because of their religious heritage was too much for Abraham; a desire for his children’s happiness rather than personal spiritual conviction finally persuaded him to have them baptized and raised in the Christian faith.
When he matured, Mendelssohn joined the Lutheran church because of his passionate love of the music of the Protestant J. S. Bach. He considered Bach’s music “the greatest Christian music in the world.” Mendelssohn excelled as a composer, a pianist, a conductor, and the founder of the Leipzig Conservatory of Music His talent won consistent acclaim, and his acquaintances included the finest musical geniuses of Europe: Schumann, Liszt, Wagner, Paganini, Weber and Chopin, to name a few. His wife, Cecile, the daughter of a well-known clergyman of the French Reformed Church, was a pious believer and a woman of prayer.
For Mendelssohn, the Bible served as the cornerstone of daily life as well as the inspiration for much of his work. Mendelssohn’s letters reveal profound faith in God. Echoing the words of a psalm, he wrote, “Pray to God that he may create in us a clean heart and renew a right spirit within us.” To his nephew, he wrote, “Nothing is attained without the fulfillment of one fervent wish – May God be with you! This prayer comprises consolation and strength; and also cheerfulness in days to come.”
Mendelssohn composed a great deal of sacred music, notably his celebrated oratorios, Elijah, and Saint Paul. His music is universal in its appeal and his compositions run the gamut from “Ave Maria” to texts of Martin Luther set to music. Mendelssohn’s life was cut short after he received the crushing news that his sister and close companion had suddenly died. He lost consciousness and fell, rupturing a blood vessel in his head. He never recovered, remaining very ill until his death a few months later at the age of 38.
Dennis Bucher
MOVIE REVIEW
Editor’s Note: We welcome a new feature and a new reporter, Sandy Kleinschmidt.
Fireproof
Know anyone who is married and getting tired of all the mundane daily problems and arguments? Talk to anyone lately who is tempted to go outside their marriage or even end it in divorce? The movie "Fireproof" goes out on a limb to portray a believable modern marriage with all of its failures and disappointments. The film offers an incredibly inspiring challenge and hope for those who are in troubled marriages, as well as those who would like to avoid a failed marriage in the future.
The 2008 movie has been released on DVD and stars actor Kirk Cameron who starred in the Christian series "Left Behind". He plays a fireman who lives by the fireman's creed, "Never leave your partner behind", but at home is thinking of leaving his life partner after seven years of marriage. He and his wife argue about finances, housework and outside interests. His wife has become unresponsive and they file for divorce. Then his father gives him a challenge called "the love dare" which is a 40 day experiment. He asks his father, "How can I love someone who constantly rejects me?" His father replies, "That is the love that Christ shows to us" and he reluctantly agrees to try it.
You will find excitement, inspiration, laughter and tears in this film. It was released by Sherwood Pictures which is a ministry of Sherwood Baptist Church in Albany, Ga. If you or anyone you care about would like to "fireproof" their marriage, this is a great film to consider as a resource.
Sandra Klienschmidt
Editor’s Note: We welcome a new feature and a new reporter, Sandy Kleinschmidt.
Fireproof
Know anyone who is married and getting tired of all the mundane daily problems and arguments? Talk to anyone lately who is tempted to go outside their marriage or even end it in divorce? The movie "Fireproof" goes out on a limb to portray a believable modern marriage with all of its failures and disappointments. The film offers an incredibly inspiring challenge and hope for those who are in troubled marriages, as well as those who would like to avoid a failed marriage in the future.
The 2008 movie has been released on DVD and stars actor Kirk Cameron who starred in the Christian series "Left Behind". He plays a fireman who lives by the fireman's creed, "Never leave your partner behind", but at home is thinking of leaving his life partner after seven years of marriage. He and his wife argue about finances, housework and outside interests. His wife has become unresponsive and they file for divorce. Then his father gives him a challenge called "the love dare" which is a 40 day experiment. He asks his father, "How can I love someone who constantly rejects me?" His father replies, "That is the love that Christ shows to us" and he reluctantly agrees to try it.
You will find excitement, inspiration, laughter and tears in this film. It was released by Sherwood Pictures which is a ministry of Sherwood Baptist Church in Albany, Ga. If you or anyone you care about would like to "fireproof" their marriage, this is a great film to consider as a resource.
Sandra Klienschmidt
Missions
Shoebox Christmas Gifts On Their Way
Thank you New Hope for shoeboxes filled to the brim with gifts to make Christmas a little brighter for guys and girls in less fortunate countries. You exceeded what I had hoped for in the current economy.
Olivia McDougald
Halifax Urban Ministries
The need for canned goods and staple food items for financially stressed families is great and your generosity is helping to meet that need. We will continue to collect donations on the first Sunday of each month.
Countryside Lakes ALF
Our next visit to Countryside Lakes ALF will be Wednesday, December 15. Birthday celebrants are looking forward to your visit. We received a thank you note from resident Ethel Cohen in which she thanked us for our ministry and made a contribution to New Hope.
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S.H.A.P.E.
Dr. Mulkey will lead a one session study designed to help one discover his/her gifts this afternoon at 5:00 PM.
A sandwich supper will be provided.
LADIES BIBLE STUDY
Ladies Bible Study will not meet in the month of December. The next session will be on January 18, 2011 at 7 pm in the sanctuary. We will be studying Chapter 5, “Personal Strength” in the book, Embracing Your Strengths. Dorothy Rollins will be our leader and Linda Manners will provide dessert. All ladies are welcome.
Jeanne Mathieson
BIBLE BUZZ
Well, of course, you know the Christmas story. Or do you?
1. Why did Mary go to Zachariah’s house after the angel Gabriel visited her?
2. Which gospel book gives Jesus’ family tree?
3. Why was the baby named Jesus?
4. Did the shepherds and the wise men arrive at the manger at the same time?
5. What exactly is “frankincense and myrrh?
Thank you New Hope for shoeboxes filled to the brim with gifts to make Christmas a little brighter for guys and girls in less fortunate countries. You exceeded what I had hoped for in the current economy.
Olivia McDougald
Halifax Urban Ministries
The need for canned goods and staple food items for financially stressed families is great and your generosity is helping to meet that need. We will continue to collect donations on the first Sunday of each month.
Countryside Lakes ALF
Our next visit to Countryside Lakes ALF will be Wednesday, December 15. Birthday celebrants are looking forward to your visit. We received a thank you note from resident Ethel Cohen in which she thanked us for our ministry and made a contribution to New Hope.
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S.H.A.P.E.
Dr. Mulkey will lead a one session study designed to help one discover his/her gifts this afternoon at 5:00 PM.
A sandwich supper will be provided.
LADIES BIBLE STUDY
Ladies Bible Study will not meet in the month of December. The next session will be on January 18, 2011 at 7 pm in the sanctuary. We will be studying Chapter 5, “Personal Strength” in the book, Embracing Your Strengths. Dorothy Rollins will be our leader and Linda Manners will provide dessert. All ladies are welcome.
Jeanne Mathieson
BIBLE BUZZ
Well, of course, you know the Christmas story. Or do you?
1. Why did Mary go to Zachariah’s house after the angel Gabriel visited her?
2. Which gospel book gives Jesus’ family tree?
3. Why was the baby named Jesus?
4. Did the shepherds and the wise men arrive at the manger at the same time?
5. What exactly is “frankincense and myrrh?
BOOK EXCHANGE
While leisure time for reading during the holidays is scarce, you may enjoy glancing through 52 Simple Ways to Make Christmas Special. Brief inspirational reads are in The Heart of Christmas by six Christian authors including Max Lucado and David Jeremiah.
Editorial Correction: New on the bookshelf is Susan Boyle’s story, The Woman I was Born to Behe . We inadvertently listed “The Gift,” her new CD, in the November newsletter.
KIDS CONNECTIONS
Drama Rehearsal
Children who have speaking parts or movement parts will need to be at our extra practice on Friday, December 10 from 6-8:00 PM and again on Sunday, Dec. 12 from 2:00 – 4:00 PM.
Outreach Project
Kids Connection will be performing Christmas songs on Sunday, December 12 at 10:30 AM at the Port Orange Nursing and Rehab Center.
Children’s Church(Ages K – 3rd Grade)
Dec. 5 Carrie Sue Boyd
Dec. 12 Joan Wood & Jean Bachelor
Dec. 19 Jeanne Mathieson & Dorothy Rollins
Dec. 26 Erma Dreas
A special thanks to all of the Children’s Church Workers who were so faithful in leading Children’s Church during 2010.
Cheryl Secunda
KIDS KLUB(An Awana Ministry)
The children have been learning about Moses for several weeks now in their large group time, beginning with his birth until the time he was given the Ten Command- ments. I have found that kids and teens enjoy learning about Bible stories. I want to thank all the Awana Leaders who have been faithful in teaching this season. Thank you for your special talent, compassion and commitment.
Cheryl Secunda
While leisure time for reading during the holidays is scarce, you may enjoy glancing through 52 Simple Ways to Make Christmas Special. Brief inspirational reads are in The Heart of Christmas by six Christian authors including Max Lucado and David Jeremiah.
Editorial Correction: New on the bookshelf is Susan Boyle’s story, The Woman I was Born to Behe . We inadvertently listed “The Gift,” her new CD, in the November newsletter.
KIDS CONNECTIONS
Drama Rehearsal
Children who have speaking parts or movement parts will need to be at our extra practice on Friday, December 10 from 6-8:00 PM and again on Sunday, Dec. 12 from 2:00 – 4:00 PM.
Outreach Project
Kids Connection will be performing Christmas songs on Sunday, December 12 at 10:30 AM at the Port Orange Nursing and Rehab Center.
Children’s Church(Ages K – 3rd Grade)
Dec. 5 Carrie Sue Boyd
Dec. 12 Joan Wood & Jean Bachelor
Dec. 19 Jeanne Mathieson & Dorothy Rollins
Dec. 26 Erma Dreas
A special thanks to all of the Children’s Church Workers who were so faithful in leading Children’s Church during 2010.
Cheryl Secunda
KIDS KLUB(An Awana Ministry)
The children have been learning about Moses for several weeks now in their large group time, beginning with his birth until the time he was given the Ten Command- ments. I have found that kids and teens enjoy learning about Bible stories. I want to thank all the Awana Leaders who have been faithful in teaching this season. Thank you for your special talent, compassion and commitment.
Cheryl Secunda
Youth News
Winter Camping TripWe will be camping the weekend of December 4 at Anastasia State Park in St. Augustine. We will spend Sunday in St. Augustine as you receive this newsletter. Please pray for our safety.
Walk Through BethlehemNew Hope’s Youth Group will be attending “Walk through Bethlehem” at Delaney Baptist Church, in Orlando on Friday, December 17. Admission is free. We will leave the church at 4:30 PM and return at 10:00 PM. We will eat at a fast food restaurant for which they will need to bring food money.
THANK YOUSpecial thanks to all youth leaders who have helped with
the youth and to New Hope members for their financial support with fundraisers making it possible for the youth to attend youth retreats.
Cheryl Secunda
Walk Through BethlehemNew Hope’s Youth Group will be attending “Walk through Bethlehem” at Delaney Baptist Church, in Orlando on Friday, December 17. Admission is free. We will leave the church at 4:30 PM and return at 10:00 PM. We will eat at a fast food restaurant for which they will need to bring food money.
THANK YOUSpecial thanks to all youth leaders who have helped with
the youth and to New Hope members for their financial support with fundraisers making it possible for the youth to attend youth retreats.
Cheryl Secunda
Tuesday, November 9, 2010
MISSIONS
HUM Officials Reporting Empty Shelves
Troy Ray, executive director of Halifax Urban Ministries, says the organization cannot keep up with growing demands for food and dollars. Shelves are the emptiest they have been in seven years at the New Smyrna site. HUM hopes to help 800 families with traditional holiday programs, including a turkey giveaway, and is depending on supporting churches for donations of food items. Let’s share of our abundance by bringing canned veggies, canned fruits and pie filling or stuffing for those holiday meals. Of course cereals, peanut butter and baby formula are always welcome.
Christmas Shoebox Deadline
Next Sunday, November 14, is the last date to turn in shoeboxes which you have filled with small toys, school supplies and hygiene items for the Samaritan’s Purse Christmas project. So far we have filled about 30 boxes. Just a reminder: You may wrap the box if you wish, but wrap the box and lid separately. Also, please include a check in the amount of $7, made payable to Samaritan’s Purse, to cover shipping charges.
Countryside Lakes ALF
Mark your calendar for the next birthday celebration at the Countryside Lakes ALF. We will meet in the lobby at noon on Wednesday, November 17 to share hugs and greetings to those celebrating November birthdays.
HUM Officials Reporting Empty Shelves
Troy Ray, executive director of Halifax Urban Ministries, says the organization cannot keep up with growing demands for food and dollars. Shelves are the emptiest they have been in seven years at the New Smyrna site. HUM hopes to help 800 families with traditional holiday programs, including a turkey giveaway, and is depending on supporting churches for donations of food items. Let’s share of our abundance by bringing canned veggies, canned fruits and pie filling or stuffing for those holiday meals. Of course cereals, peanut butter and baby formula are always welcome.
Christmas Shoebox Deadline
Next Sunday, November 14, is the last date to turn in shoeboxes which you have filled with small toys, school supplies and hygiene items for the Samaritan’s Purse Christmas project. So far we have filled about 30 boxes. Just a reminder: You may wrap the box if you wish, but wrap the box and lid separately. Also, please include a check in the amount of $7, made payable to Samaritan’s Purse, to cover shipping charges.
Countryside Lakes ALF
Mark your calendar for the next birthday celebration at the Countryside Lakes ALF. We will meet in the lobby at noon on Wednesday, November 17 to share hugs and greetings to those celebrating November birthdays.
CHURCH-WIDE THANKSGIVING DINNER
AND STAFF APPRECIATION
Sunday evening, November 21 at 5:30 PM
Counting blessings with the church family at the annual Thanksgiving Dinner is not to be missed! Bring those favorite traditional holiday dishes (meats, casseroles or desserts) to share. If you are doing something new or a dish not in Savor the Flavors, please plan to share the recipe. There will be a signup sheet on the bulletin board next Sunday. Note: All Wednesday activities for November 24 are cancelled so that you may enjoy time with your family.
COMMITMENT 2011
This month you will receive a special Commitment Card to pledge your support of the ministries of New Hope Baptist Church. The following statements are included:
As a steward of God’s good gifts, through faith, love and hope
• I promise to worship regularly with the New Hope church family
• I promise to study the Bible regularly
• I promise to serve God by serving others
• I promise to give regularly and proportionately of my (our) income $____ per week or $____ per month.
Prayerfully consider your response to this theme of growing in faith, love and hope.
NOVEMBER SERMONS
Nov. 7 Faith and Giving Money to Support Your Church, Hebrews 12:1-2
Nov. 14 Love as Our Motive for Giving, 1 John 4:10-19 and I Thessalonians 1:3
Nov. 21 Hope as Inspiration for Giving, Hebrews 10:22-24
Nov. 28 “Ain’t Gonna Study War No More,” Isaiah 2:1-5
AND STAFF APPRECIATION
Sunday evening, November 21 at 5:30 PM
Counting blessings with the church family at the annual Thanksgiving Dinner is not to be missed! Bring those favorite traditional holiday dishes (meats, casseroles or desserts) to share. If you are doing something new or a dish not in Savor the Flavors, please plan to share the recipe. There will be a signup sheet on the bulletin board next Sunday. Note: All Wednesday activities for November 24 are cancelled so that you may enjoy time with your family.
COMMITMENT 2011
This month you will receive a special Commitment Card to pledge your support of the ministries of New Hope Baptist Church. The following statements are included:
As a steward of God’s good gifts, through faith, love and hope
• I promise to worship regularly with the New Hope church family
• I promise to study the Bible regularly
• I promise to serve God by serving others
• I promise to give regularly and proportionately of my (our) income $____ per week or $____ per month.
Prayerfully consider your response to this theme of growing in faith, love and hope.
NOVEMBER SERMONS
Nov. 7 Faith and Giving Money to Support Your Church, Hebrews 12:1-2
Nov. 14 Love as Our Motive for Giving, 1 John 4:10-19 and I Thessalonians 1:3
Nov. 21 Hope as Inspiration for Giving, Hebrews 10:22-24
Nov. 28 “Ain’t Gonna Study War No More,” Isaiah 2:1-5
MUSIC AND WORSHIP
Franz Peter Schubert (1797-1828)
As we consider the spiritual lives of great composers, we come to Franz Peter Schubert whose short life is a study in incongruity. Known for many beautiful and joyful compositions, he encountered a doleful succession of disappointments, anguish and poverty. Born in Vienna to a penniless schoolmaster and his wife, Schubert never received a thorough musical education. His talents were so abundant, however, that in 1808, at age 11, he was accepted as a chorister in the court chapel. A few years later he began to compose. He persevered even when he was so poor he could not afford music paper; the only paper he owned for composing was given as a gift.
When his voice broke in 1813, Schubert (like Haydn 64 years earlier) was abruptly dismissed from the court chapel. Discouraged and disheartened, he worked for three joyless years in his father’s school. Then he embraced an unconventional, happy-go-lucky existence and stayed with it for the rest of his life. Fortunately, his cheerful disposition won him a great number of friends, some of whom formed a musical clique called the Schubertians. These were rich patrons who could solve his financial problems, but they did not encourage him to compose many of his greatest masterpieces.
Sadly, his music brought the composer almost no income whatsoever. In 1823, his remarkable song The Erl-King became very popular and finally secured him considerable earnings. But he carelessly sold the rights to this classic for the equivalent of a few hundred dollars. He sold a publisher twelve volumes of his songs for 800 florins. From just one of these, the Wanderer, the publisher profited over 36,000 florins.
Another time, Schubert completed two movements of a symphony and dropped the project and sent the manuscript away. One of his friends retrieved the score in 1865, and as a result Shubert’s Unfinished Symphony was finally premiered. It continues to be one of the most celebrated musical fragments in history.
Schubert’s short life of 31 years passed in relative obscurity and many of his thoughts remain unknown. Yet it is evident that his personal faith in God served to strengthen his spirits against oppressive hard times. Schubert’s baptismal certificate affirms his parents were believers in the Catholic religion and they appeared to be particularly devout.
Perhaps because he was never confined by a job to a specific church, his spiritual life was individualistic and personal as his musical gifts were unique and self-taught. Through the tribulations of his tragic life, it was the combination of two elements in his nature—his faith in God and his God-given talent which enabled him to create without applause or acclaim the many masterpieces we treasure today.
Dennis Bucher
NEW HOPE 101
The next opportunity to participate in the seminar introducing you to Baptists and to New Hope church will be Sunday, November 14, 5:00 PM. The seminar is led by Dr. Mulkey and is open to anyone interested in learning more about church membership.
As a follow-up, Discovering Your Ministry, will be offered Sunday, December 5 at 5:00 PM.
WHAT’S COOKING?
The Cookbook Committee reminds us that there are a few copies of Savor the Flavors of New Hope still available at $10 per copy. Treat yourself or give a copy to a friend or family member as a Christmas gift. See Wanda Buchanan.
LADIES, PLEASE NOTE
CHANGE IN LUNCH SCHEDULE
We will not have a Ladies Lunch during November due to the Thanksgiving holiday. The December lunch will be on the second Tuesday, December 14, with a small gift exchange (between $6-8). Restaurant location will be announced in the December issue of Connections and in the Sunday bulletins.
Linda Manners
HOLIDAY POTPOURRI
Plan now to make the CBF Global Missions Offering a part of your Christmas gift giving. This offering supports Baptist field personnel (missionaries) around the world. Global Missions envelopes will be in the chair pockets after Thanksgiving and a graphic adjacent to the bulletin board will show our progress in reaching the goal of $700 set by the Missions Committee.
♫ Dennis Bucher and the choir promise special Christmas music throughout the month of December.
Mark your calendars for the Children’s Christmas musical, Sunday evening, December 19.
Franz Peter Schubert (1797-1828)
As we consider the spiritual lives of great composers, we come to Franz Peter Schubert whose short life is a study in incongruity. Known for many beautiful and joyful compositions, he encountered a doleful succession of disappointments, anguish and poverty. Born in Vienna to a penniless schoolmaster and his wife, Schubert never received a thorough musical education. His talents were so abundant, however, that in 1808, at age 11, he was accepted as a chorister in the court chapel. A few years later he began to compose. He persevered even when he was so poor he could not afford music paper; the only paper he owned for composing was given as a gift.
When his voice broke in 1813, Schubert (like Haydn 64 years earlier) was abruptly dismissed from the court chapel. Discouraged and disheartened, he worked for three joyless years in his father’s school. Then he embraced an unconventional, happy-go-lucky existence and stayed with it for the rest of his life. Fortunately, his cheerful disposition won him a great number of friends, some of whom formed a musical clique called the Schubertians. These were rich patrons who could solve his financial problems, but they did not encourage him to compose many of his greatest masterpieces.
Sadly, his music brought the composer almost no income whatsoever. In 1823, his remarkable song The Erl-King became very popular and finally secured him considerable earnings. But he carelessly sold the rights to this classic for the equivalent of a few hundred dollars. He sold a publisher twelve volumes of his songs for 800 florins. From just one of these, the Wanderer, the publisher profited over 36,000 florins.
Another time, Schubert completed two movements of a symphony and dropped the project and sent the manuscript away. One of his friends retrieved the score in 1865, and as a result Shubert’s Unfinished Symphony was finally premiered. It continues to be one of the most celebrated musical fragments in history.
Schubert’s short life of 31 years passed in relative obscurity and many of his thoughts remain unknown. Yet it is evident that his personal faith in God served to strengthen his spirits against oppressive hard times. Schubert’s baptismal certificate affirms his parents were believers in the Catholic religion and they appeared to be particularly devout.
Perhaps because he was never confined by a job to a specific church, his spiritual life was individualistic and personal as his musical gifts were unique and self-taught. Through the tribulations of his tragic life, it was the combination of two elements in his nature—his faith in God and his God-given talent which enabled him to create without applause or acclaim the many masterpieces we treasure today.
Dennis Bucher
NEW HOPE 101
The next opportunity to participate in the seminar introducing you to Baptists and to New Hope church will be Sunday, November 14, 5:00 PM. The seminar is led by Dr. Mulkey and is open to anyone interested in learning more about church membership.
As a follow-up, Discovering Your Ministry, will be offered Sunday, December 5 at 5:00 PM.
WHAT’S COOKING?
The Cookbook Committee reminds us that there are a few copies of Savor the Flavors of New Hope still available at $10 per copy. Treat yourself or give a copy to a friend or family member as a Christmas gift. See Wanda Buchanan.
LADIES, PLEASE NOTE
CHANGE IN LUNCH SCHEDULE
We will not have a Ladies Lunch during November due to the Thanksgiving holiday. The December lunch will be on the second Tuesday, December 14, with a small gift exchange (between $6-8). Restaurant location will be announced in the December issue of Connections and in the Sunday bulletins.
Linda Manners
HOLIDAY POTPOURRI
Plan now to make the CBF Global Missions Offering a part of your Christmas gift giving. This offering supports Baptist field personnel (missionaries) around the world. Global Missions envelopes will be in the chair pockets after Thanksgiving and a graphic adjacent to the bulletin board will show our progress in reaching the goal of $700 set by the Missions Committee.
♫ Dennis Bucher and the choir promise special Christmas music throughout the month of December.
Mark your calendars for the Children’s Christmas musical, Sunday evening, December 19.
BIBLE BUZZ
In which Bible book would you find these verses related to thanksgiving?
1. In all things give thanks.
2. Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits.
3. And whatsoever ye do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God and the Father by him.
4. He that is of a merry heart hath a continual feast.
5. It is good to give thanks to the Lord.
6. I thank God for you.
Hint: written by the Apostle Paul to an early church.
7. Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his love endures forever.
(Answers may be found at the bottom of the page.)
HISTORIC MOMENT FOR FLORIDA CBF
Last Friday and Saturday, the Representative Assembly of Florida CBF made historical decisions. On Friday afternoon the RA decided to expand the number of districts that we currently have from five to a sixth district: the Caribbean islands.
Many of you already know of our partnerships that exist in the Bahamas, Puerto Rico, and Cuba. But, did you know that nine congregations in the Caribbean are now contributing financially to CBF Florida? These seven congregations in the Bahamas and two in Puerto Rico have hungered for friendships and relationships with like-minded Baptists. It was an awesome moment when the RA unanimously and enthusiastically recommended and welcomed the formation of this new district.
Ray Johnson, Coordinator
Editors Note: Dr. Mulkey has discussed with the Missions Committee a possible New Hope mission trip to the Bahamas in summer 2011.
MISSIONS PERSONNEL INFO•
Wanda Ashworth, widowed Director of Open House Ministries in Homestead, Florida has wed and is now Wanda Ashworth-Valencia.
2011 BUDGET APPROVED
The congregation in business conference on Wednesday, November 3, approved the proposed church budget for 2011. See Treasurer Vernon Buchanan for a copy if you were not present.
BOOK EXCHANGE
Currently shelf capacity of our Book Exchange is maxed out. Books which have been on the shelves for a couple of years will be thinned to allow space for new acquisitions. Coming soon will be:
The Gift, Susan Boyle
Choosing to See: A Journey of Struggle and Hope, Mary Beth Chapman
In the Company of Others, Father Tim Series, Jan Karon
CARD MINISTRY
Two New Hope couples, Dan & Paula Seebold and Bill & Donna Walker, are launching a ministry of sending notes expressing care to someone in a crisis. New Hope members and visitors may leave the names and addresses of people who are going through a difficult time, such as an accident, health crisis, feelings of loneliness or relational breakdown. Cards will be placed in the chair pockets in the sanctuary and on a table next to a box labeled “Share God’s Love” for this purpose. The Seebolds and the Walkers will send hand-made cards to people who are identified by church members. The cards will let them know of God's care and New Hope's care for them.
Answers to Bible Quiz
1. I Thessalonians
2. Psalms
3. Colossians
4. Proverbs
5. Psalms
6. II Timothy
7. Psalms
In which Bible book would you find these verses related to thanksgiving?
1. In all things give thanks.
2. Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits.
3. And whatsoever ye do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God and the Father by him.
4. He that is of a merry heart hath a continual feast.
5. It is good to give thanks to the Lord.
6. I thank God for you.
Hint: written by the Apostle Paul to an early church.
7. Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his love endures forever.
(Answers may be found at the bottom of the page.)
HISTORIC MOMENT FOR FLORIDA CBF
Last Friday and Saturday, the Representative Assembly of Florida CBF made historical decisions. On Friday afternoon the RA decided to expand the number of districts that we currently have from five to a sixth district: the Caribbean islands.
Many of you already know of our partnerships that exist in the Bahamas, Puerto Rico, and Cuba. But, did you know that nine congregations in the Caribbean are now contributing financially to CBF Florida? These seven congregations in the Bahamas and two in Puerto Rico have hungered for friendships and relationships with like-minded Baptists. It was an awesome moment when the RA unanimously and enthusiastically recommended and welcomed the formation of this new district.
Ray Johnson, Coordinator
Editors Note: Dr. Mulkey has discussed with the Missions Committee a possible New Hope mission trip to the Bahamas in summer 2011.
MISSIONS PERSONNEL INFO•
Wanda Ashworth, widowed Director of Open House Ministries in Homestead, Florida has wed and is now Wanda Ashworth-Valencia.
2011 BUDGET APPROVED
The congregation in business conference on Wednesday, November 3, approved the proposed church budget for 2011. See Treasurer Vernon Buchanan for a copy if you were not present.
BOOK EXCHANGE
Currently shelf capacity of our Book Exchange is maxed out. Books which have been on the shelves for a couple of years will be thinned to allow space for new acquisitions. Coming soon will be:
The Gift, Susan Boyle
Choosing to See: A Journey of Struggle and Hope, Mary Beth Chapman
In the Company of Others, Father Tim Series, Jan Karon
CARD MINISTRY
Two New Hope couples, Dan & Paula Seebold and Bill & Donna Walker, are launching a ministry of sending notes expressing care to someone in a crisis. New Hope members and visitors may leave the names and addresses of people who are going through a difficult time, such as an accident, health crisis, feelings of loneliness or relational breakdown. Cards will be placed in the chair pockets in the sanctuary and on a table next to a box labeled “Share God’s Love” for this purpose. The Seebolds and the Walkers will send hand-made cards to people who are identified by church members. The cards will let them know of God's care and New Hope's care for them.
Answers to Bible Quiz
1. I Thessalonians
2. Psalms
3. Colossians
4. Proverbs
5. Psalms
6. II Timothy
7. Psalms
CHILDREN’S MINISTRY NEWS
FALL FESTIVALFriday, November 19th, 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Children ages 11 years and under are invited to attend New Hope’s Fall Festival. There will be games, food, fun house, campfire stories and possibly a hayride. Food costs will be $2.00 per child, $4.00 per adult for dinner. Individual food selections will be available also for 50 cents to $1.00. Parents and grandparents of the children are invited to stay and enjoy the evening with the children.
KIDS CONNECTIONS TO PRESENT
MUSICAL DRAMA
Kids Connection will be presenting a musical drama “A Christmas Carol” on Sunday evening December 19th. Children ages kindergarten to 5th grade who are interested in being in the performance can attend the Saturday morning Kid’s Connection program and rehearsals from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm.
KIDS KLUB
Kids Klub, an AWANA’s ministry meeting on Wednesday evenings, recognizes Bailey Nelson for being the first Truth & Training clubber to finish the AWANA Ultimate Adventure Book I. Bailey is a 4th grader who loves coming to New Hope Baptist. She has been in many of our Kid’s Connection musical dramas.
AWANA Theme Night
This month’s theme night is Wednesday, Nov. 10th. Clubbers should bring or wear something Thanksgiving related to share with the other clubbers. The children are reminded to also bring a canned good or boxed staple food item for Halifax Urban Ministry.
Cheryl Secunda
Children’s Church Schedule for November
Nov. 7 Beth Gibbons & Joann Kirk
Nov. 14 Debbie Shelver
Nov. 21 Leesa Holloway
Nov. 28 Erma Dreas
YOUTH UPDATE
CAMPING TRIP TO ANASTASIA STATE PARKSt Augustine, Florida
Saturday, December 4
New Hope youth have scheduled an overnight camping trip for early next month. Cost is $10.00 per person. Extra money will be needed for Sunday’s lunch while enjoying downtown St. Augustine during the day.
Youth will leave from the church at 3:00 pm Saturday and return Sunday at 6:00 pm. There will be no youth group meeting Sunday evening.
FUNDRAISER CALENDAR SALESfor Children and Youth Ministry
We still have 2011 calendars for sale. Youth and the younger children are selling calendars plus taking orders for Christmas cards, All Occasion cards, and pocket calendar cards.
2011 FAMILY FUN BOOKS AVAILABLE SOON
This is the second year the children’s ministry is offering coupon books as a fund raiser for the children’s activities. We depend on these fundraisers to supplement the New Hope budget.
Cheryl Secunda
FALL FESTIVALFriday, November 19th, 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Children ages 11 years and under are invited to attend New Hope’s Fall Festival. There will be games, food, fun house, campfire stories and possibly a hayride. Food costs will be $2.00 per child, $4.00 per adult for dinner. Individual food selections will be available also for 50 cents to $1.00. Parents and grandparents of the children are invited to stay and enjoy the evening with the children.
KIDS CONNECTIONS TO PRESENT
MUSICAL DRAMA
Kids Connection will be presenting a musical drama “A Christmas Carol” on Sunday evening December 19th. Children ages kindergarten to 5th grade who are interested in being in the performance can attend the Saturday morning Kid’s Connection program and rehearsals from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm.
KIDS KLUB
Kids Klub, an AWANA’s ministry meeting on Wednesday evenings, recognizes Bailey Nelson for being the first Truth & Training clubber to finish the AWANA Ultimate Adventure Book I. Bailey is a 4th grader who loves coming to New Hope Baptist. She has been in many of our Kid’s Connection musical dramas.
AWANA Theme Night
This month’s theme night is Wednesday, Nov. 10th. Clubbers should bring or wear something Thanksgiving related to share with the other clubbers. The children are reminded to also bring a canned good or boxed staple food item for Halifax Urban Ministry.
Cheryl Secunda
Children’s Church Schedule for November
Nov. 7 Beth Gibbons & Joann Kirk
Nov. 14 Debbie Shelver
Nov. 21 Leesa Holloway
Nov. 28 Erma Dreas
YOUTH UPDATE
CAMPING TRIP TO ANASTASIA STATE PARKSt Augustine, Florida
Saturday, December 4
New Hope youth have scheduled an overnight camping trip for early next month. Cost is $10.00 per person. Extra money will be needed for Sunday’s lunch while enjoying downtown St. Augustine during the day.
Youth will leave from the church at 3:00 pm Saturday and return Sunday at 6:00 pm. There will be no youth group meeting Sunday evening.
FUNDRAISER CALENDAR SALESfor Children and Youth Ministry
We still have 2011 calendars for sale. Youth and the younger children are selling calendars plus taking orders for Christmas cards, All Occasion cards, and pocket calendar cards.
2011 FAMILY FUN BOOKS AVAILABLE SOON
This is the second year the children’s ministry is offering coupon books as a fund raiser for the children’s activities. We depend on these fundraisers to supplement the New Hope budget.
Cheryl Secunda
Thursday, October 7, 2010
LONG RANGE PLANNING COMMITTEE LOOKING AT SPACE NEEDS
The Long Range Planning Committee, in a meeting last month, discussed the need of providing more space for our educational program. In order to offer a Bible study class for young and middle adults and to allow for expansion of current classes, we must consider something for the short term. The Committee is meeting regularly and will report to the Church Council and the congregation periodically.
INVITATION TO HEAR NOTED SPEAKER
Dr. Alan Wolfelt
Wednesday, December 15, 2010
6:00 – 8:00 PM
Dr. Alan Wolfelt of Colorado, one of North America’s leading grief counselors, will speak to bereaved individuals and families in Daytona Beach this fall. Dr. Wolfelt’s compassionate program will be helpful to anyone who is experiencing grief in their lives
Dr. Wolfelt is the author of over 20 books on grief and loss. He has been a guest on the Oprah Winfrey Show, the Larry King Live Show, NBC Today Show, and Nick News. He is the Founder and Director of the Center for Loss and Life Transition in Fort Collins, Colorado.
The program, at Prince of Peace Catholic Church, is a gift from Lohman Funeral Homes, The Hospice of Volusia-Flagler, Florida Hospital HospiceCare, and Prince of Peace Catholic Church. Program and refreshments are complimentary, but seating is limited and advance registration is required. To reserve a seat, please contact Felicia at 615-1100.
LADIES BIBLE STUDY
BEGINNING A NEW BOOK
Ladies Bible Study will meet October 5 at the church at 7:00 PM. We are beginning a new study on Embracing Your Strengths, Who Am I in God’s Eyes (And What Am I Supposed to do about it?). We will discuss “Intellectual Strength,” Chapter One. Jeanne Mathieson will be the leader and Joan Wood will provide dessert.
BIBLE BUZZ
The Friendship Bible Study Class, on learning that many of the children in our Wednesday night Kids Klub, did not own Bibles of their own, presented Bibles to every Klub member during the month of August.
BEGINNING A NEW BOOK
Ladies Bible Study will meet October 5 at the church at 7:00 PM. We are beginning a new study on Embracing Your Strengths, Who Am I in God’s Eyes (And What Am I Supposed to do about it?). We will discuss “Intellectual Strength,” Chapter One. Jeanne Mathieson will be the leader and Joan Wood will provide dessert.
BIBLE BUZZ
The Friendship Bible Study Class, on learning that many of the children in our Wednesday night Kids Klub, did not own Bibles of their own, presented Bibles to every Klub member during the month of August.
MISSIONS
Shoebox Christmas Gifts
As you look for items to fill you shoebox Christmas gift, please be aware there are guidelines for inclusion. There can be no liquids or gels (bubbles, mouthwash, perfume, hand sanitizer, etc.) and items should be new, not gently used. The deadline for collection is November 19. All boxes must be checked before they are delivered to the pick-up location. I will be recruiting checkers for this task. Say “Yes.”
Olivia McDougald
Countryside Lakes ALF
The next birthday celebration at the assisted living facility will be Wednesday, October 20 at noon. Jean and I will be out of the city and are depending on a few extra New Hope volunteers to fill our shoes.
Bill Batchelor
Halifax Urban Ministries
How gracious you have been in responding to my “gentle reminders” of our collection of staple food items on the first Sunday of each month. Thank you especially to Trae Ford-Jones for delivering our donations to HUM.
Judy Hutchinson
CBF Prayer Guide Available
The new 2010-2011 CBF guide to prayer for missions is available by calling 1-800-352-8741. CBF will ship 10 copies free of charge should you wish to share with your Bible Study class or other small group.
MUSIC AND WORSHIP
Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827)
As we consider the spiritual lives of great composers, we come to Ludwig van Beethoven, considered by many the greatest composer who ever lived. He was a devoted admirer of Handel and his music and on his deathbed he claimed, “Handel is the greatest, cleverest composer. From him, I can still learn.” It is no wonder Beethoven felt a special kinship with his predecessor; both men continued their artistic endeavors in the face of great adversity. Handel struggled against an intermittent series of external misfortunes, however, while Beethoven’s conflict was internal.
From the time of his birth in 1770, Beethoven faced overwhelmingly difficult circumstances. His alcoholic father proved irresponsible and harsh, and his loving mother remained frail and sickly until her death at age 40. Beethoven’s talent for music presented itself when he was a young boy, yet his father was not successful at exploiting it in the same way as Mozart’s father.
When he was a young man, Beethoven moved to Vienna, the musical capital of Europe and began performing for the nobles who gathered there. His virtuosity at the piano made him extremely popular with the aristocracy, even when his crude manners left them aghast. Beethoven’s mannerisms and general appearance were notoriously rough and clumsy, yet he was not the least bit intimidated by his refined patrons. He made no attempt to impress them or change his uncultured ways.
Beethoven matured at a time when all of Europe was in an uproar. Revolution was in the air and all forms of establishment were being challenged. Napoleon was on the march, relentlessly conquering every nation in his path. At first, Beethoven admired the might of this new conqueror and planned to dedicate his third symphony to him. But when he learned that Napoleon had proclaimed himself Emperor, Beethoven flew into a rage and tore up the title page.
He had many devoted friends, yet Beethoven’s life was characterized by loneliness and misunderstanding. He remained a bachelor, though not by choice. He proposed to several different women all of whom admired his genius, but not his erratic personality. The defining tragedy of his life was his growing deafness.
As Beethoven’s deafness increased, he withdrew more and more into the work of composing and into his intimate and unorthodox relationship to God. On his deathbed, he reassured his brother of his “great readiness” to make peace with God. One of the last acts of his life was to receive communion.
Beethoven was born and baptized into a Roman Catholic family. His diaries, letters and conversation books (with which he communicated after he was deaf) contain dozens of devout references to God giving evidence of a personal relationship with God. He composed some of the most profound Christian masterpieces of history with his oratorio Christ on the Mount of Olives, and The Mass in C and his greatest sacred work, Missa Solemnis.
Dennis Bucher
LADIES LUNCH
Tuesday, October 26, 11:45 AM
Restaurant location TBA
Ladies, please notify Linda Manners by Sunday prior to the luncheon if you plan to attend.
BOOK EXCHANGE
New members, if you are not aware of our Book Exchange at the rear of the sanctuary, please stop by and browse. This is a mini-library of fiction, biographical and devotional books and Bible study aids. There are no due dates or overdue fines. If a book calls to you, just pick it up, then return it later when you have finished reading it. If you have read something you feel would be appropriate for our shelves and enjoyed by others, consider donating it to the Book Exchange.
Elaine Hardy
THE CHURCH ETERNAL
Bill Steen
September 23, 2010
“Shall we Enter a Float in the Port Orange Christmas Parade?”There has been some initial discussion of entering a float in the Christmas parade to give New Hope more recognition in the community. The theme this year is “What I Want for Christmas.” If you are interested in helping, either in securing a flatbed trailer, brainstorming ideas for decoration or in building the float, please let Dr. Mulkey know of your interest.
Kids Connection
CHANGE IN SCHEDULE
Kids’ Connection will be on vacation until Saturday, Oct 16th when we will begin our Christmas program.
KIDS KLUB, AN AWANA MINISTRY
An opportunity to Assist
Sponsorships are needed for some of our children to purchase their books and uniform shirt or vest. The sponsorship is $25.00 for the year.
Congratulations to Christopher Gibbons. He is the first Sparkie club member (K –grades 1 & 2) at New Hope Baptist to finish his first book for an award badge. Christopher has moved up to the next level of clubbers, Truth and Training (Grades 3-5). Great work Chris!
Fred Griffith, Beth Gibbons and Joanne Kirk will be in charge of the Wednesday night activities during my absence.
Another great opportunity to serve
in Children’s MinistryCubbie leaders are needed in order to continue our Wednesday night program for ages 3-4 years old. This is a very great age to work with while teaching them Bible stories and songs.
Cheryl Secunda
CHILDREN’S CHURCH CALENDAR
Oct. 3 Carrie Sue Frank
Oct. 10 Joan Wood & Jean Batchelor
Oct. 17 Jeanne Mathieson & Dorothy Rollins
Oct. 24 Margaret Batchelor
Oct. 31 Tim Fisher & Donna Fisher
YOUTH NEWS
FUNDRAISER
Youth of New Hope are selling 2011 calendars at a cost of $6.00 each. The calendars have beautiful scenery with a different Bible verse for each month. The youth group will make $3.00 per sale and the proceeds will go to their summer youth retreat. We are starting early to avoid last minute fundraising.
YOUTH MEETINGS NOW ON SUNDAY NIGHTS
Beginning today, October 3, Youth Connections will meet on Sunday nights from 6:00 – 8:00 PM rather than on Wednesdays.
YOUTH GAME / EVENT NIGHT
Rescheduled for Friday October, 29th
Event to be announced.
Kids’ Connection will be on vacation until Saturday, Oct 16th when we will begin our Christmas program.
KIDS KLUB, AN AWANA MINISTRY
An opportunity to Assist
Sponsorships are needed for some of our children to purchase their books and uniform shirt or vest. The sponsorship is $25.00 for the year.
Congratulations to Christopher Gibbons. He is the first Sparkie club member (K –grades 1 & 2) at New Hope Baptist to finish his first book for an award badge. Christopher has moved up to the next level of clubbers, Truth and Training (Grades 3-5). Great work Chris!
Fred Griffith, Beth Gibbons and Joanne Kirk will be in charge of the Wednesday night activities during my absence.
Another great opportunity to serve
in Children’s MinistryCubbie leaders are needed in order to continue our Wednesday night program for ages 3-4 years old. This is a very great age to work with while teaching them Bible stories and songs.
Cheryl Secunda
CHILDREN’S CHURCH CALENDAR
Oct. 3 Carrie Sue Frank
Oct. 10 Joan Wood & Jean Batchelor
Oct. 17 Jeanne Mathieson & Dorothy Rollins
Oct. 24 Margaret Batchelor
Oct. 31 Tim Fisher & Donna Fisher
YOUTH NEWS
FUNDRAISER
Youth of New Hope are selling 2011 calendars at a cost of $6.00 each. The calendars have beautiful scenery with a different Bible verse for each month. The youth group will make $3.00 per sale and the proceeds will go to their summer youth retreat. We are starting early to avoid last minute fundraising.
YOUTH MEETINGS NOW ON SUNDAY NIGHTS
Beginning today, October 3, Youth Connections will meet on Sunday nights from 6:00 – 8:00 PM rather than on Wednesdays.
YOUTH GAME / EVENT NIGHT
Rescheduled for Friday October, 29th
Event to be announced.
Monday, September 6, 2010
MISSIONS
Our Ministry at Countryside Lakes ALF
On the third Wednesday of each month, we celebrate residents’ birthdays at 12:00 noon in the dining facility. We average about 15 birthdays each month. Usually five or six members of New Hope join in and distribute birthday cards and roses to the celebrants. Participation is enthusiastic and New Hope enjoys a warm and loving relationship with the staff and residents. New Hope’s “official photographer,” Lou Herouart, snaps pictures which Countryside Lakes keeps in a scrapbook for the residents. During a recent month, three of the celebrants were over 100 years of age.
Bill Batchelor
Shoebox Christmas Gifts
It has become our tradition to fill shoeboxes for Samaritan’s Purse, a Franklin Graham ministry, each fall.
These Christmas gifts are distributed around the world. Boxes will be available next week at a cost of $1. Begin filling your box with such items as small toys, school supplies, a book, toothbrush or comb and brush. If you choose to wrap the gift, please wrap the box and lid separately. Also, a check for $7, payable to Samaritan’s Purse, should be included with the gift to cover the cost of handling. New Hope members filled 64 boxes for Christmas 2009.
Olivia McDougald
Halifax Urban Ministries
Thank you for giving as you are able. Monthly
donations to HUM may include packable school snacks and school supplies (pencils, paper, washable markers, etc.) as well as staple food items. The Wednesday night Kids Klub is joining us in bringing canned veggies and fruits as their mission effort.
On the third Wednesday of each month, we celebrate residents’ birthdays at 12:00 noon in the dining facility. We average about 15 birthdays each month. Usually five or six members of New Hope join in and distribute birthday cards and roses to the celebrants. Participation is enthusiastic and New Hope enjoys a warm and loving relationship with the staff and residents. New Hope’s “official photographer,” Lou Herouart, snaps pictures which Countryside Lakes keeps in a scrapbook for the residents. During a recent month, three of the celebrants were over 100 years of age.
Bill Batchelor
Shoebox Christmas Gifts
It has become our tradition to fill shoeboxes for Samaritan’s Purse, a Franklin Graham ministry, each fall.
These Christmas gifts are distributed around the world. Boxes will be available next week at a cost of $1. Begin filling your box with such items as small toys, school supplies, a book, toothbrush or comb and brush. If you choose to wrap the gift, please wrap the box and lid separately. Also, a check for $7, payable to Samaritan’s Purse, should be included with the gift to cover the cost of handling. New Hope members filled 64 boxes for Christmas 2009.
Olivia McDougald
Halifax Urban Ministries
Thank you for giving as you are able. Monthly
donations to HUM may include packable school snacks and school supplies (pencils, paper, washable markers, etc.) as well as staple food items. The Wednesday night Kids Klub is joining us in bringing canned veggies and fruits as their mission effort.
LADIES BIBLE STUDY
Ladies Bible Study will meet on Sept. 7 at 7 PM. We will be studying Chapter 11, “Sharing Your Faith” in our book, Overcoming Fear. The next study book, Embracing Your Strengths, will be available at a cost of $6.59. All women of the congregation are invited to join us.
Jeanne Mathieson
LADIES LUNCH
Women of the congregation braved a stormy Tuesday last month to celebrate Lois Cox’ birthday at Aunt Catfish’s. Please note the time for future lunches has been changed to 11:45 AM. Watch the Sunday bulletin for the restaurant location for the September 28 get together.
Ladies Bible Study will meet on Sept. 7 at 7 PM. We will be studying Chapter 11, “Sharing Your Faith” in our book, Overcoming Fear. The next study book, Embracing Your Strengths, will be available at a cost of $6.59. All women of the congregation are invited to join us.
Jeanne Mathieson
LADIES LUNCH
Women of the congregation braved a stormy Tuesday last month to celebrate Lois Cox’ birthday at Aunt Catfish’s. Please note the time for future lunches has been changed to 11:45 AM. Watch the Sunday bulletin for the restaurant location for the September 28 get together.
MODERN GRANDMOTHER
My grandmother makes neither pies nor cakes,
Nor sits in a rocking chair.
She doesn’t piece quilts or prepare country meals
Or wear a blue tint on her hair.
She doesn’t look old, and she doesn’t stay cold
Like other grandmothers seem to do.
She’s not overweight, and, in fact she looks great,
And there’s nothing that she couldn’t do.
I hope and pray that when time brings the day
And I also will stand in her place,
That I too can be just as lovely as she
In spirit, in strength, and in grace.
Talana V. Jessie (Submitted by Lois Herouart)
TEACHERS SEMINAR
Adult Bible study teachers will meet on Saturday, September 18 at 10:00 AM to share what they have gleaned from their independent study of various books assigned during the summer. Elaine Hardy, S. S. Consultant, will serve as facilitator. In addition, teachers will discuss outreach and briefly review teaching methods and aids.
ARE YOU A MOVIE GOER?
The editor is in search of someone who enjoys movies for a new entertainment review column. Movies such as “The Blind Side,” “Get Low” and “Like Dandelion Dust” which deal with Christian themes such atonement and forgiveness or families living their Christian values would be good starters. The column could be extended to cover Christian artists and concerts also. If this piques your interest, please see Elaine Hardy.
My grandmother makes neither pies nor cakes,
Nor sits in a rocking chair.
She doesn’t piece quilts or prepare country meals
Or wear a blue tint on her hair.
She doesn’t look old, and she doesn’t stay cold
Like other grandmothers seem to do.
She’s not overweight, and, in fact she looks great,
And there’s nothing that she couldn’t do.
I hope and pray that when time brings the day
And I also will stand in her place,
That I too can be just as lovely as she
In spirit, in strength, and in grace.
Talana V. Jessie (Submitted by Lois Herouart)
TEACHERS SEMINAR
Adult Bible study teachers will meet on Saturday, September 18 at 10:00 AM to share what they have gleaned from their independent study of various books assigned during the summer. Elaine Hardy, S. S. Consultant, will serve as facilitator. In addition, teachers will discuss outreach and briefly review teaching methods and aids.
ARE YOU A MOVIE GOER?
The editor is in search of someone who enjoys movies for a new entertainment review column. Movies such as “The Blind Side,” “Get Low” and “Like Dandelion Dust” which deal with Christian themes such atonement and forgiveness or families living their Christian values would be good starters. The column could be extended to cover Christian artists and concerts also. If this piques your interest, please see Elaine Hardy.
MUSIC AND WORSHIP
WOLFGANG AMADEUS MOZART
1756-1791
“God is ever before my eyes. I realize his omnipotence and I fear His anger; but I also recognize His love, His compassion, and His tenderness towards His creatures.”
Upon hearing a beloved Miserrere for the first time by the Papal Choir during a Holy Week, a young boy visiting the Vatican leans forward listening intently to a composition protected by Papal decree. By law, this work could not be performed elsewhere and the only manuscript of the music was closely guarded by the Vatican. Anyone attempting to copy it would be punished immediately by excommuni- cation. But following the performance, the young Mozart was able to write out from memory the entire composition he had just heard. The boy’s punishment? Instead of excommunication, he was given the coveted Cross of the Order of the Golden Spur by the Pope.
We are examining the spiritual lives of well known composers from a book written by Patrick Kavannaugh. These have included George Frideric Handel, Johann Sebastian Bach, Franz Joseph Haydn, and now Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. Our study is limited but at least it is an overview in discovering the strong faith many composers possessed.
“Child prodigy” seems to bear a special affinity for Johann Chrysostom Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart born in Salzburg, Austria in 1756. At age three he amused himself at the keyboard. At four his formal training began, and within a year he was improvising minuets. When he turned six his loving but ambitious father arranged the first of many concert tours for the delight of the courts and nobility of Europe. Mozart remained childlike throughout his short life. Carefree and confident, he loved games, dancing and masquerade balls.
For the most part, Mozart’s life reflects a moral reputation and a steadfast faith in God. Mozart’s parents were pious Catholics and their son developed a sincere, personal relationship to Christ. Mozart’s faith stayed even when he came under attack by corrupt churchmen. The most notorious example of this was the Archbishop of Salzburg who belittled Mozart, impaired his career, and one day had the musician physically tossed out of his cathedral.
Toward the end of his life, Mozart joined a Freemason lodge in Vienna. It should be noted that modern Masonic institutions have evolved considerably from those social gatherings of the eighteenth century which included such members as Samuel Wesley and George Washington. Albert Einstein, the musicologist suggested that Mozart was attracted to Masonry primarily for social reasons. His true faith was based on a private relationship between himself and Christ. At age 31, Mozart may already have had premonitions about the brevity of his own life. Just four years later, he died. His health, which had always been frail, failed him while he worked in poverty on his last great masterpiece, the Requiem. His biographer, Otto Jaun has summarized the consensus of history when he calls this work Mozart’s Requiem.
Dennis Bucher
1756-1791
“God is ever before my eyes. I realize his omnipotence and I fear His anger; but I also recognize His love, His compassion, and His tenderness towards His creatures.”
Upon hearing a beloved Miserrere for the first time by the Papal Choir during a Holy Week, a young boy visiting the Vatican leans forward listening intently to a composition protected by Papal decree. By law, this work could not be performed elsewhere and the only manuscript of the music was closely guarded by the Vatican. Anyone attempting to copy it would be punished immediately by excommuni- cation. But following the performance, the young Mozart was able to write out from memory the entire composition he had just heard. The boy’s punishment? Instead of excommunication, he was given the coveted Cross of the Order of the Golden Spur by the Pope.
We are examining the spiritual lives of well known composers from a book written by Patrick Kavannaugh. These have included George Frideric Handel, Johann Sebastian Bach, Franz Joseph Haydn, and now Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. Our study is limited but at least it is an overview in discovering the strong faith many composers possessed.
“Child prodigy” seems to bear a special affinity for Johann Chrysostom Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart born in Salzburg, Austria in 1756. At age three he amused himself at the keyboard. At four his formal training began, and within a year he was improvising minuets. When he turned six his loving but ambitious father arranged the first of many concert tours for the delight of the courts and nobility of Europe. Mozart remained childlike throughout his short life. Carefree and confident, he loved games, dancing and masquerade balls.
For the most part, Mozart’s life reflects a moral reputation and a steadfast faith in God. Mozart’s parents were pious Catholics and their son developed a sincere, personal relationship to Christ. Mozart’s faith stayed even when he came under attack by corrupt churchmen. The most notorious example of this was the Archbishop of Salzburg who belittled Mozart, impaired his career, and one day had the musician physically tossed out of his cathedral.
Toward the end of his life, Mozart joined a Freemason lodge in Vienna. It should be noted that modern Masonic institutions have evolved considerably from those social gatherings of the eighteenth century which included such members as Samuel Wesley and George Washington. Albert Einstein, the musicologist suggested that Mozart was attracted to Masonry primarily for social reasons. His true faith was based on a private relationship between himself and Christ. At age 31, Mozart may already have had premonitions about the brevity of his own life. Just four years later, he died. His health, which had always been frail, failed him while he worked in poverty on his last great masterpiece, the Requiem. His biographer, Otto Jaun has summarized the consensus of history when he calls this work Mozart’s Requiem.
Dennis Bucher
YOUTH NEWS
Youth Retreat 2011
New Hope’s youth will be attending the Student Life Summer Youth Retreat again in July 2011 at the Ocean Center in Daytona Beach. The Youth Support Team is gearing up to help them raise money for this retreat early in the process to ensure those who want to go can earn enough to cover their cost. The youth will have their first fundraiser starting the middle of September selling Wall Calendars with scenery and scripture verses. The price will be $ 6.00 with the youth making $3.00 per calendar sale. The calendars are very beautiful and of good quality.
Change in Wednesday Night Youth Meeting
Tim Fisher will be leading the youth, teaching them God’s word, on Wednesday evenings. David Gibbons and Andrew Rising will be co- youth leaders. I will be focusing more on the younger children Kid’s Klub / Awana’s Ministry because we are short of leaders for the younger children’s age group.
Discipleship Training for Youth
to be Offered
Youth who have made a confession of Christ in 2010 or who have recently been baptized are invited and encouraged to attend discipleship training to guide them in their relationship with Christ. This involves two separate dates of Sunday, September 12th and 19th from 12:30 pm to 2:30 pm. Lunch will be provided.
Sunday Morning Bible Study
Led by Don & Paula Seebold
11:00 AM in the A-frame
Youth Game Night
Friday, September 10, 2010
7:00 pm to 10:00 pm.
Cheryl Secunda
New Hope’s youth will be attending the Student Life Summer Youth Retreat again in July 2011 at the Ocean Center in Daytona Beach. The Youth Support Team is gearing up to help them raise money for this retreat early in the process to ensure those who want to go can earn enough to cover their cost. The youth will have their first fundraiser starting the middle of September selling Wall Calendars with scenery and scripture verses. The price will be $ 6.00 with the youth making $3.00 per calendar sale. The calendars are very beautiful and of good quality.
Change in Wednesday Night Youth Meeting
Tim Fisher will be leading the youth, teaching them God’s word, on Wednesday evenings. David Gibbons and Andrew Rising will be co- youth leaders. I will be focusing more on the younger children Kid’s Klub / Awana’s Ministry because we are short of leaders for the younger children’s age group.
Discipleship Training for Youth
to be Offered
Youth who have made a confession of Christ in 2010 or who have recently been baptized are invited and encouraged to attend discipleship training to guide them in their relationship with Christ. This involves two separate dates of Sunday, September 12th and 19th from 12:30 pm to 2:30 pm. Lunch will be provided.
Sunday Morning Bible Study
Led by Don & Paula Seebold
11:00 AM in the A-frame
Youth Game Night
Friday, September 10, 2010
7:00 pm to 10:00 pm.
Cheryl Secunda
KIDS CONNECTION
GALACTIC BLAST
Musical Production
Kids Connection will be performing “Galactic Blast” a musical for parents and the congregation on Sunday, September 26 at 6:30 PM. Dinner will be served at 5:30 at the $ 4.00 price. There is no charge for the musical.
Discipleship Training for Younger Students
Younger students, ages 1st grade to the 6th grade, who have made a confession of Christ in 2010 or have recently been baptized are encouraged to attend discipleship training to guide them in their relationship with Christ. This involves two separate dates of Saturday September 11th and 18th from 12:30 pm to 2:00 pm. Lunch will be provided.
KIDS KLUB/AWANA MINISTRY
Wednesdays, 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm
Registration for the 2010-2011 year will be on Wednesday evening, September 8th. Klub registration fee for New Sparkies (ages K-2nd grade) and Truth and Training (ages 3rd – 6th grade) is $25.00 per year, plus .50 cent weekly dues. If your child has not finished his/her book from last year and only needs a new uniform, arrangements will be made to purchase only the uniform first and then the next book level upon completion of the first book. Please see Cheryl Secunda (386-233-9003) if your child falls into this category or if you need more information.
We are short of leaders for this children’s ministry. If you would like an opportunity to be part of the Kid’s Klub we are looking for a game leader, Cubbies leader (3 & 4 year olds) and Listeners for memorization of Bible verses.
Theme Night
Wednesday, September 15th will be “Wacky T-Shirt Night.” Children will wear their favorite wacky t-shirt. Parents, please no bad symbols or wording. Also, on Theme Nights instead of the children bringing their 50 cent weekly dues they are asked to bring a canned good to donate to Halifax Urban Ministry. This will be a monthly mission project for Kids Klub. Cheryl Secunda
Musical Production
Kids Connection will be performing “Galactic Blast” a musical for parents and the congregation on Sunday, September 26 at 6:30 PM. Dinner will be served at 5:30 at the $ 4.00 price. There is no charge for the musical.
Discipleship Training for Younger Students
Younger students, ages 1st grade to the 6th grade, who have made a confession of Christ in 2010 or have recently been baptized are encouraged to attend discipleship training to guide them in their relationship with Christ. This involves two separate dates of Saturday September 11th and 18th from 12:30 pm to 2:00 pm. Lunch will be provided.
KIDS KLUB/AWANA MINISTRY
Wednesdays, 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm
Registration for the 2010-2011 year will be on Wednesday evening, September 8th. Klub registration fee for New Sparkies (ages K-2nd grade) and Truth and Training (ages 3rd – 6th grade) is $25.00 per year, plus .50 cent weekly dues. If your child has not finished his/her book from last year and only needs a new uniform, arrangements will be made to purchase only the uniform first and then the next book level upon completion of the first book. Please see Cheryl Secunda (386-233-9003) if your child falls into this category or if you need more information.
We are short of leaders for this children’s ministry. If you would like an opportunity to be part of the Kid’s Klub we are looking for a game leader, Cubbies leader (3 & 4 year olds) and Listeners for memorization of Bible verses.
Theme Night
Wednesday, September 15th will be “Wacky T-Shirt Night.” Children will wear their favorite wacky t-shirt. Parents, please no bad symbols or wording. Also, on Theme Nights instead of the children bringing their 50 cent weekly dues they are asked to bring a canned good to donate to Halifax Urban Ministry. This will be a monthly mission project for Kids Klub. Cheryl Secunda
Wednesday, August 18, 2010
SUMMER EVENTS SUCCESSFUL
Youth Retreat
Twelve youth from New Hope were among 6500 attending the Daytona 2010 Student Life Retreat in July. The retreat was a great experience for both the youth and their chaperones. To see the youth inspired by the Christian contemporary music and the gospel was an inspiration for me. I believe several of our youth returned knowing how important it is to have Christ in their lives. (See two excerpts from reports, In Their Own Words, on the last page.) Chaperones included Erma Dreas, Tim Fisher, Jim McCroskey and me.
Cheryl Secunda
Galactic Blast VBS A Joy
Kudos to Director Leesa Holloway and her faculty of teachers, crafters, musicians, helpers and kitchen crew for a fun week of Vacation Bible School. There was an enrolment of 21 with the largest age group being in the upper elementary grades.
Youth Retreat
Twelve youth from New Hope were among 6500 attending the Daytona 2010 Student Life Retreat in July. The retreat was a great experience for both the youth and their chaperones. To see the youth inspired by the Christian contemporary music and the gospel was an inspiration for me. I believe several of our youth returned knowing how important it is to have Christ in their lives. (See two excerpts from reports, In Their Own Words, on the last page.) Chaperones included Erma Dreas, Tim Fisher, Jim McCroskey and me.
Cheryl Secunda
Galactic Blast VBS A Joy
Kudos to Director Leesa Holloway and her faculty of teachers, crafters, musicians, helpers and kitchen crew for a fun week of Vacation Bible School. There was an enrolment of 21 with the largest age group being in the upper elementary grades.
NEW HOPE 101
The next opportunity to participate in the orientation to Baptists and to New Hope Church will be Sunday afternoon, August 15. This time is led by the pastor and is open to new members, anyone interested in New Hope and also to current members who wish to support new members. A light sandwich supper will be provided. A sign-up sheet will be circulated during the worship service on August 8.
The next opportunity to participate in the orientation to Baptists and to New Hope Church will be Sunday afternoon, August 15. This time is led by the pastor and is open to new members, anyone interested in New Hope and also to current members who wish to support new members. A light sandwich supper will be provided. A sign-up sheet will be circulated during the worship service on August 8.
Missions
Shoebox Christmas Gifts
Beginning mid-August plastic shoeboxes will be available at a cost of $1.00. You may choose to fill a box for either a boy or a girl with small toys, hygiene items and school supplies. Starting now will allow you to find unique items at your leisure. If you chose to wrap the gift, please wrap the box and lid separately. You may also include a Christmas card, note or photo. New Hope members donated 64 shoebox gifts in 2009 which was a “Hallelujah!” number.
Olivia MacDougald
HUM
Our donations to Halifax Urban Ministries were boosted somewhat this month by the addition of canned goods collected at Vacation Bible School last week. And speaking of youngsters, it’s almost back-to-school time. Consider donating peanut butter or individual snack/fruit cups for families with children.
Countryside Lakes Assisted Living
Mark Wednesday, August 18 on your calendar for our next visit to birthday celebrants at the Countryside ALF. It will bless your heart. Meet at noon. Bill Batchelor
Beginning mid-August plastic shoeboxes will be available at a cost of $1.00. You may choose to fill a box for either a boy or a girl with small toys, hygiene items and school supplies. Starting now will allow you to find unique items at your leisure. If you chose to wrap the gift, please wrap the box and lid separately. You may also include a Christmas card, note or photo. New Hope members donated 64 shoebox gifts in 2009 which was a “Hallelujah!” number.
Olivia MacDougald
HUM
Our donations to Halifax Urban Ministries were boosted somewhat this month by the addition of canned goods collected at Vacation Bible School last week. And speaking of youngsters, it’s almost back-to-school time. Consider donating peanut butter or individual snack/fruit cups for families with children.
Countryside Lakes Assisted Living
Mark Wednesday, August 18 on your calendar for our next visit to birthday celebrants at the Countryside ALF. It will bless your heart. Meet at noon. Bill Batchelor
MUSIC AND WORSHIP
I am interrupting the series of reports on the spiritual lives of composers to bring you an update on the Concert Tour of the CenturyMen which took place July 12-20, 2010. I will resume the series beginning with Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart in the September 2010 issue of Connections.
First of all, let me say that it was my decision not to attend this tour because in January we will be recording a new album of music in Nashville, Tennessee. I am happy to be a charter member of this fine choral organization of men’s voices, and even though I pay my own expenses, I still appreciate the time that New Hope allows me to be gone.
The 2010 Concert Mission Tour of the CenturyMen into the Pacific Northwest was indeed a mission effort. It started with rehearsals on July 12 and 13 at the First Baptist Church of Tacoma, Washington and continued with a concert there on Wednesday, July 14 and a concert at the Life Center Church of Tacoma, Washington on Thursday, July 15. From there the CenturyMen traveled to Canada and did a concert at the St. Andrews Wesley Church in Vancouver, BC on Friday, July 16 and at Bethany Baptist Church in Redmand, BC on Saturday, July 17. There was a concert at the Chinese Baptist Church in Richmand on Sunday, July 18 and one at the Central Baptist Church in Victoria on Monday, July 19. Tuesday, July 20 was a travel day to return home. If you would like to access the CenturyMen website and see pictures of the men as they presented these concerts log on to TheCenturyMen.com and click on Tour.
It is so good to have Leesa Holloway back in the Choir. Leesa had major surgery recently and is now back with us as our Adult Choir President. Please pray for Leesa’s daughter who has returned from Portland, Oregon and will be applying for a teaching position as an elementary school teacher. Lindsey graduated from the University of Florida in December, 2009 with a Masters in Elementary Education. And while you are praying for Lindsey, please pray for my granddaughter, Jessica who recently graduated from Appalachian State University in Boone, NC. She also has an education degree in Secondary Education with Mathematics as a major. She has a contract with the state of North Carolina to teach in that state for a period of four years after graduation.
On August 8, 2010 I will have my 77th birthday. Since this is on a Sunday, I am planning to put flowers in the church in honor of the Adult Choir.
Dennis Bucher
FROM THE BENEVOLENCE COMMITTEE
During the first six months of 2010, the Benevolence Committee helped 19 people with various needs. Payments were made for electric bills, water bills, food cards and medicine. Total expenditures for these needs were $908.96. Also, $167.47 was spent for Assisted Living birthday flowers at the monthly get-togethers at Countryside and $45.71 was spent for extra food for Halifax Urban Ministries. (We purchase some food every month with our debit card so that we are exempt from the $27.00 bank service fee each month.) Contributions from Happy Dollars and Special Offerings totaled $1182.00. People are so thankful for our help. New Hope Baptist Church is truly blessed by this special ministry.
Jeanne Mathieson
BIBLE BUZZ
There will be a Fifth Sunday Assembly of all adult Bible study classes on August 29 at 9:45. Meet in the sanctuary for 15 minutes before class as teachers report on what each class is studying. If you are not currently attending Bible study, this is an excellent opportunity for fellowship and to hear what our adults are doing.
Teachers, please complete your independent study of the assigned books by mid-month and return them to Elaine Hardy so the books may be circulated to others. We will gather in early September to share what we have gleaned.
LADIES BIBLE STUDY
Ladies Bible Study meetings resume on August 3 at 7 pm in the church sanctuary. We will be studying Chapter 9, “Fear of Death – God as Redeemer”. Cindy Suprenant will lead the discussion and Freddie Conatser will provide dessert. Please join us.
Jeanne Mathieson
I am interrupting the series of reports on the spiritual lives of composers to bring you an update on the Concert Tour of the CenturyMen which took place July 12-20, 2010. I will resume the series beginning with Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart in the September 2010 issue of Connections.
First of all, let me say that it was my decision not to attend this tour because in January we will be recording a new album of music in Nashville, Tennessee. I am happy to be a charter member of this fine choral organization of men’s voices, and even though I pay my own expenses, I still appreciate the time that New Hope allows me to be gone.
The 2010 Concert Mission Tour of the CenturyMen into the Pacific Northwest was indeed a mission effort. It started with rehearsals on July 12 and 13 at the First Baptist Church of Tacoma, Washington and continued with a concert there on Wednesday, July 14 and a concert at the Life Center Church of Tacoma, Washington on Thursday, July 15. From there the CenturyMen traveled to Canada and did a concert at the St. Andrews Wesley Church in Vancouver, BC on Friday, July 16 and at Bethany Baptist Church in Redmand, BC on Saturday, July 17. There was a concert at the Chinese Baptist Church in Richmand on Sunday, July 18 and one at the Central Baptist Church in Victoria on Monday, July 19. Tuesday, July 20 was a travel day to return home. If you would like to access the CenturyMen website and see pictures of the men as they presented these concerts log on to TheCenturyMen.com and click on Tour.
It is so good to have Leesa Holloway back in the Choir. Leesa had major surgery recently and is now back with us as our Adult Choir President. Please pray for Leesa’s daughter who has returned from Portland, Oregon and will be applying for a teaching position as an elementary school teacher. Lindsey graduated from the University of Florida in December, 2009 with a Masters in Elementary Education. And while you are praying for Lindsey, please pray for my granddaughter, Jessica who recently graduated from Appalachian State University in Boone, NC. She also has an education degree in Secondary Education with Mathematics as a major. She has a contract with the state of North Carolina to teach in that state for a period of four years after graduation.
On August 8, 2010 I will have my 77th birthday. Since this is on a Sunday, I am planning to put flowers in the church in honor of the Adult Choir.
Dennis Bucher
FROM THE BENEVOLENCE COMMITTEE
During the first six months of 2010, the Benevolence Committee helped 19 people with various needs. Payments were made for electric bills, water bills, food cards and medicine. Total expenditures for these needs were $908.96. Also, $167.47 was spent for Assisted Living birthday flowers at the monthly get-togethers at Countryside and $45.71 was spent for extra food for Halifax Urban Ministries. (We purchase some food every month with our debit card so that we are exempt from the $27.00 bank service fee each month.) Contributions from Happy Dollars and Special Offerings totaled $1182.00. People are so thankful for our help. New Hope Baptist Church is truly blessed by this special ministry.
Jeanne Mathieson
BIBLE BUZZ
There will be a Fifth Sunday Assembly of all adult Bible study classes on August 29 at 9:45. Meet in the sanctuary for 15 minutes before class as teachers report on what each class is studying. If you are not currently attending Bible study, this is an excellent opportunity for fellowship and to hear what our adults are doing.
Teachers, please complete your independent study of the assigned books by mid-month and return them to Elaine Hardy so the books may be circulated to others. We will gather in early September to share what we have gleaned.
LADIES BIBLE STUDY
Ladies Bible Study meetings resume on August 3 at 7 pm in the church sanctuary. We will be studying Chapter 9, “Fear of Death – God as Redeemer”. Cindy Suprenant will lead the discussion and Freddie Conatser will provide dessert. Please join us.
Jeanne Mathieson
LONG RANGE PLANNING COMMITTEE REPORTS . . .
We are meeting regularly and will report to the church on a regular basis. We now have a first draft of objectives with action plans to reach the long range goals prioritized by the congregation. It was agreed that we could take up to 10 years to reach our long range goals; therefore we will be developing interim steps needed to accommodate expected growth. The committee meets again on August 5 and August 19 at 6:00 PM at the church.
Boyd Frank
DISCOVERING YOUR MINISTRY
The pastor will lead a one-session study of spiritual gifts and finding one’s place of service on Sunday afternoon, August 29. Our goal is to have every New Hope member attend one of these sessions.
LEADERSHIP TRAINING TO BE OFFERED Several young adults have expressed interest in working with youth. To that end our Sunday School Consultant, Elaine Hardy, will lead a seminar for “newbies,” or any adult wanting to explore opportunities for service with this age group. We will meet either on a Saturday morning or Sunday afternoon later this month, depending on the preference of those signing up. We will look at leadership traits, growth and development of tweens and teens and teaching methods.
We are meeting regularly and will report to the church on a regular basis. We now have a first draft of objectives with action plans to reach the long range goals prioritized by the congregation. It was agreed that we could take up to 10 years to reach our long range goals; therefore we will be developing interim steps needed to accommodate expected growth. The committee meets again on August 5 and August 19 at 6:00 PM at the church.
Boyd Frank
DISCOVERING YOUR MINISTRY
The pastor will lead a one-session study of spiritual gifts and finding one’s place of service on Sunday afternoon, August 29. Our goal is to have every New Hope member attend one of these sessions.
LEADERSHIP TRAINING TO BE OFFERED Several young adults have expressed interest in working with youth. To that end our Sunday School Consultant, Elaine Hardy, will lead a seminar for “newbies,” or any adult wanting to explore opportunities for service with this age group. We will meet either on a Saturday morning or Sunday afternoon later this month, depending on the preference of those signing up. We will look at leadership traits, growth and development of tweens and teens and teaching methods.
YOUTH GROUP ADOPTS A RWANDAN CHILD
When we were at the youth retreat New Hope youth adopted Nsengimana Elias from the missionary group called Compassion. Nsengimana was born December 15, 2004, is six years old and in kindergarten. He lives with his mother and two other siblings. He has errands to run during the day, the main one being to carry water. His mother is sometimes employed on a farm. For fun Nsengimana likes to play group games and run. The youth all seemed excited about helping Nsengimana. They will donate $38 per month to sponsor him. I am very proud of our youth taking on this task of helping a child from Rwanda.
Cheryl Secunda
When we were at the youth retreat New Hope youth adopted Nsengimana Elias from the missionary group called Compassion. Nsengimana was born December 15, 2004, is six years old and in kindergarten. He lives with his mother and two other siblings. He has errands to run during the day, the main one being to carry water. His mother is sometimes employed on a farm. For fun Nsengimana likes to play group games and run. The youth all seemed excited about helping Nsengimana. They will donate $38 per month to sponsor him. I am very proud of our youth taking on this task of helping a child from Rwanda.
Cheryl Secunda
BOOK EXCHANGE
In connection with Dr. Mulkey’s sermon series for August you will find some of the following books on our shelves: The Heart of Christianity by Marcus Borg
The Search for the Invisible God by Philip Yancey
Your God Is Too Small by J.B. Phillips
Who Goes There? What and Where Is God? by J. Wallace Hamilton
A Book of Comfort by Alvin Rogness
Disappointment With God and Where Is God When It Hurts by Philip Yancey
For Bible study classes using Formations curriculum, the Genesis commentary, Gibson (vol. 2) will be helpful.
If you are looking for practical ways to encourage a hurting friend, Dave & Jan Dravecky’s book, Stand By Me, is a quick read offering insight.
In connection with Dr. Mulkey’s sermon series for August you will find some of the following books on our shelves: The Heart of Christianity by Marcus Borg
The Search for the Invisible God by Philip Yancey
Your God Is Too Small by J.B. Phillips
Who Goes There? What and Where Is God? by J. Wallace Hamilton
A Book of Comfort by Alvin Rogness
Disappointment With God and Where Is God When It Hurts by Philip Yancey
For Bible study classes using Formations curriculum, the Genesis commentary, Gibson (vol. 2) will be helpful.
If you are looking for practical ways to encourage a hurting friend, Dave & Jan Dravecky’s book, Stand By Me, is a quick read offering insight.
What's Cooking?
WHAT’S COOKING?
Summer Fruit Salad
1 20 oz. can pineapple chunks, juice reserved
2 apples, peeled, cored and chopped
1 21 oz. can peach pie filling
2 bananas, peeled and diced
3 kiwis, sliced
1 pint strawberries, sliced
In a small bowl, toss the chopped apples in reserved pineapple juice. Allow to sit for 5 – 10 minutes. Slice kiwi and strawberries. Remove the apples from pineapple juice and add to a large salad bowl. Add chopped bananas to reserved pineapple juice and let sit for 5 -10 minutes. Combine the pineapple chunks, sliced kiwi and sliced strawberries with apples in salad bowl. Add bananas to mixture along with peach pie filling. Use just enough pie filling (1/2 can or less) to give the fruits a light glaze. This is really the key to a unique salad. Serves 8.
Optional: Add mandarin oranges, green or red grapes or blueberries.
Summer Fruit Salad
1 20 oz. can pineapple chunks, juice reserved
2 apples, peeled, cored and chopped
1 21 oz. can peach pie filling
2 bananas, peeled and diced
3 kiwis, sliced
1 pint strawberries, sliced
In a small bowl, toss the chopped apples in reserved pineapple juice. Allow to sit for 5 – 10 minutes. Slice kiwi and strawberries. Remove the apples from pineapple juice and add to a large salad bowl. Add chopped bananas to reserved pineapple juice and let sit for 5 -10 minutes. Combine the pineapple chunks, sliced kiwi and sliced strawberries with apples in salad bowl. Add bananas to mixture along with peach pie filling. Use just enough pie filling (1/2 can or less) to give the fruits a light glaze. This is really the key to a unique salad. Serves 8.
Optional: Add mandarin oranges, green or red grapes or blueberries.
Monday, July 5, 2010
ON THE CHURCH CALENDAR . . .
All month Savor the Flavors cookbook sales
All summer Independent study for Bible Study teachers
July 12-18 Dr. Mulkey’s mission trip to the Bahamas
July 26-29 Galactic Blast VBS
August 22 & 29 “Discovering Your Ministry” sessions
You may get a jump on the spiritual gifts class to be led by Dr. Mulkey by reading one of the following books from our Book Exchange:
Your Spiritual Gifts Can Help Your Church Grow, Wagner
S.H.A.P.E., Erik Rees
Priests to Each Other, Carlyle Marney
Christian Calling and Vocation, Henlee Barnette
Spiritual Gifts, Empowering the New Testament Church,
Joel Gregory
GALACTIC BLAST VBS
All children, ages 4 through 5th grade, are invited to be a part of the excitement at our Vacation Bible School, GALACTIC BLAST during the week of July 26 – 29 from 5:30 to 8:15 pm. VBS Cadets will be served a light supper each evening.
At Galactic Blast Vacation Bible School 2010, cadets will voyage into outer space praising God. Through daily missions, kids will see space like never before, gain a new perspective on our planet Earth, and learn easy "green" earth tips they can practice at home. This cosmic combination of faith and fun will have the cadets developing a personal relationship with God through Jesus Christ.
Galactic Blast VBS 2010 engages children of all ages and learning styles through out of this world music, action-packed recreation games, amazing science activities, captivating space facts, cool crafts, and tips they can take home beyond VBS to help our planet Earth.
Encourage your children, grandchildren, neighbors, and friends to be a part of this exciting week! To register for our GALACTIC BLAST VBS or to find out more, see Leesa Holloway for details.
Leesa Holloway
At Galactic Blast Vacation Bible School 2010, cadets will voyage into outer space praising God. Through daily missions, kids will see space like never before, gain a new perspective on our planet Earth, and learn easy "green" earth tips they can practice at home. This cosmic combination of faith and fun will have the cadets developing a personal relationship with God through Jesus Christ.
Galactic Blast VBS 2010 engages children of all ages and learning styles through out of this world music, action-packed recreation games, amazing science activities, captivating space facts, cool crafts, and tips they can take home beyond VBS to help our planet Earth.
Encourage your children, grandchildren, neighbors, and friends to be a part of this exciting week! To register for our GALACTIC BLAST VBS or to find out more, see Leesa Holloway for details.
Leesa Holloway
GALACTIC BLAST VBS
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If you would like to support VBS, but working with children isn’t “your thing” or your schedule won’t permit, perhaps you could help us by donating any of the following items:
• Kraft Mac & Cheese 28 oz (approx) size
• 25 oz package of crème sandwich cookies
• 22 oz Brownie mixes
• 22 – 29 oz bag Chicken Nuggets
• 2 lb. bags of potato chips
• 24 cup bag ice cream (choc & van)
• Package of 10 flour tortillas
• 4-cup bag shredded cheese
• 96 oz Apple Juice
• 64 oz Juicy Juice
• 96 oz White Grape Juice
• 64 oz Ketchup
• $$ towards VBS Crafts
Please designate your gifts on the sign-up sheet on the table in the back of the sanctuary and/or see Leesa Holloway for details. For planning purposes, we would like to have donated items delivered by July 21. Thanks for your support!
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If you would like to support VBS, but working with children isn’t “your thing” or your schedule won’t permit, perhaps you could help us by donating any of the following items:
• Kraft Mac & Cheese 28 oz (approx) size
• 25 oz package of crème sandwich cookies
• 22 oz Brownie mixes
• 22 – 29 oz bag Chicken Nuggets
• 2 lb. bags of potato chips
• 24 cup bag ice cream (choc & van)
• Package of 10 flour tortillas
• 4-cup bag shredded cheese
• 96 oz Apple Juice
• 64 oz Juicy Juice
• 96 oz White Grape Juice
• 64 oz Ketchup
• $$ towards VBS Crafts
Please designate your gifts on the sign-up sheet on the table in the back of the sanctuary and/or see Leesa Holloway for details. For planning purposes, we would like to have donated items delivered by July 21. Thanks for your support!
GALACTIC BLAST VBS
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If you would like to support VBS, but working with children isn’t “your thing” or your schedule won’t permit, perhaps you could help us by donating any of the following items:
• Kraft Mac & Cheese 28 oz (approx) size
• 25 oz package of crème sandwich cookies
• 22 oz Brownie mixes
• 22 – 29 oz bag Chicken Nuggets
• 2 lb. bags of potato chips
• 24 cup bag ice cream (choc & van)
• Package of 10 flour tortillas
• 4-cup bag shredded cheese
• 96 oz Apple Juice
• 64 oz Juicy Juice
• 96 oz White Grape Juice
• 64 oz Ketchup
• $$ towards VBS Crafts
Please designate your gifts on the sign-up sheet on the table in the back of the sanctuary and/or see Leesa Holloway for details. For planning purposes, we would like to have donated items delivered by July 21. Thanks for your support!
(Continued from page 1.)
If you would like to support VBS, but working with children isn’t “your thing” or your schedule won’t permit, perhaps you could help us by donating any of the following items:
• Kraft Mac & Cheese 28 oz (approx) size
• 25 oz package of crème sandwich cookies
• 22 oz Brownie mixes
• 22 – 29 oz bag Chicken Nuggets
• 2 lb. bags of potato chips
• 24 cup bag ice cream (choc & van)
• Package of 10 flour tortillas
• 4-cup bag shredded cheese
• 96 oz Apple Juice
• 64 oz Juicy Juice
• 96 oz White Grape Juice
• 64 oz Ketchup
• $$ towards VBS Crafts
Please designate your gifts on the sign-up sheet on the table in the back of the sanctuary and/or see Leesa Holloway for details. For planning purposes, we would like to have donated items delivered by July 21. Thanks for your support!
MISSIONS
Christmas in July?
Yes. Olivia McDougald, Missions Committee member, is encouraging us to begin collecting small items for the Christmas Shoebox project now. You may choose to fill a shoebox with toys, school supplies and hygiene items for either a boy or a girl. Plastic shoeboxes will be provided. Further details will be in the August newsletter, but get a jump start on looking for those cute items now.
Halifax Urban Ministries
In addition to, or in place of staple food items, HUM donations may include hygiene necessities such as toothpaste, deodorant and shampoo. Your gifts for struggling families are most appreciated.
Countryside Lakes Assisted Living
New Hope now has three members who are residents of this local ALF. Come celebrate birthdays of those with July dates while renewing contacts with Bill & Janelle Steen and Ellen Kelo. The next celebration will be Wednesday, July 21. Meet the New Hope group in the lobby at noon.
Yes. Olivia McDougald, Missions Committee member, is encouraging us to begin collecting small items for the Christmas Shoebox project now. You may choose to fill a shoebox with toys, school supplies and hygiene items for either a boy or a girl. Plastic shoeboxes will be provided. Further details will be in the August newsletter, but get a jump start on looking for those cute items now.
Halifax Urban Ministries
In addition to, or in place of staple food items, HUM donations may include hygiene necessities such as toothpaste, deodorant and shampoo. Your gifts for struggling families are most appreciated.
Countryside Lakes Assisted Living
New Hope now has three members who are residents of this local ALF. Come celebrate birthdays of those with July dates while renewing contacts with Bill & Janelle Steen and Ellen Kelo. The next celebration will be Wednesday, July 21. Meet the New Hope group in the lobby at noon.
LADIES BIBLE STUDY
Jeanne Mathieson says, “Ladies Bible Study will not meet during the month of July. We will resume our study in the book Overcoming Fear on August 3 with Cindy Suprenant as leader. Freddie Conatser will provide dessert that evening. We will be studying Chapter 9, Fear of Death – God as Redeemer. All are welcome to join us.”
Jeanne Mathieson says, “Ladies Bible Study will not meet during the month of July. We will resume our study in the book Overcoming Fear on August 3 with Cindy Suprenant as leader. Freddie Conatser will provide dessert that evening. We will be studying Chapter 9, Fear of Death – God as Redeemer. All are welcome to join us.”
11:30 AM
MUSIC AND WORSHIP
FRANZ JOSEPH HAYDN (1732 – 1809)
The “Farewell Symphony” was literally a farewell to Prince Esterhazy at his estate in Vienna by his musicians who had been engaged year- round to play and now one by one they were leaving. Finally, only two violinists are left and the conductor is gathering up his score and is preparing to leave.
By now the Prince had taken the hint. Before the conductor leaves the room, the Prince stops him. He now gives his approval to the musicians’ demand for extra leave time. The Prince’s music director and conductor, Franz Joseph Haydn had made his point. Haydn, one of the most successful and famous composers in history came from humble surroundings. He was born in the small town of Rohrau in lower Austria to parents who loved music but were very poor. They recognized his talent for music and at age six he was sent to a nearby town for musical training and two years later became a choir boy in Vienna. For the next nine years he sang in the famed St. Stephen’s Cathedral in Vienna. When his voice began changing in 1749, his secure life as a choir boy ended and at age 17 he was dismissed from the cathedral and was miserable and penniless.
Haydn had been raised a Roman Catholic and frequently expressed gratitude to his parents for “bringing him up in the fear of God.” His parents had urged him to become a priest and at one point he agreed to enter the Servite order. But he concluded that God’s call on his life did not require him to enter the priesthood. Instead, it meant training and exercising his prodigious musical talents. In the eighteenth century there were few concert halls and public performances in Vienna. The best way for a musician to make a living outside the church was to be hired by a rich nobleman. It took time but in 1761 he was hired by Prince Paul Esterhazy. Moving to the Prince’s grand country estate marked the beginning of nearly three decades during which time Haydn would produce an enormous amount of music. He would complete 104 symphonies, 76 string quartets, masses, oratorio, opera, concerti, and dozens of chamber works. It is no wonder he became known as The Father of the Symphony, the Father of the String Quartet and even the Father of the Sonata.
For Haydn, music brought unparalleled purpose and joy. Unfortunately, his home life brought him pain and unfulfilled purpose. Haydn’s Creation completed at the age of 66 and his Stabet Mater are two of his most successful sacred works.
Dennis Bucher
YOUTH CONNECTIONS
Youth Summer Retreat July 12th to July 16th
Daytona Beach Ocean Center
Sponsored by Student Life Ministries
Christian Music Artist Chris Tomlin and speaker Louie Giglio will be present all week. New Hope will have 12 youth attending the retreat. They will be staying at the Plaza Ocean Club in Daytona Beach. If you would like to make a cash donation towards the retreat expenses, please contact me. Please pray for this ministry event that our youth will experience deep spiritual growth.
Cheryl Secunda
KIDS CONNECTION
The Camp Wallaballa summer day camp resulted in three of our children making professions of faith. Alyssa Senatro, Sarah Mc Phearson, and Brian McAndrew prayed to receive Christ while attending the campout at Erma Dreas’ house on June 17. God is blessing our children’s ministry. Special thanks to all who helped in many ways.
Kids Connection will resume on Saturday, July 10
MUSIC AND WORSHIP
FRANZ JOSEPH HAYDN (1732 – 1809)
The “Farewell Symphony” was literally a farewell to Prince Esterhazy at his estate in Vienna by his musicians who had been engaged year- round to play and now one by one they were leaving. Finally, only two violinists are left and the conductor is gathering up his score and is preparing to leave.
By now the Prince had taken the hint. Before the conductor leaves the room, the Prince stops him. He now gives his approval to the musicians’ demand for extra leave time. The Prince’s music director and conductor, Franz Joseph Haydn had made his point. Haydn, one of the most successful and famous composers in history came from humble surroundings. He was born in the small town of Rohrau in lower Austria to parents who loved music but were very poor. They recognized his talent for music and at age six he was sent to a nearby town for musical training and two years later became a choir boy in Vienna. For the next nine years he sang in the famed St. Stephen’s Cathedral in Vienna. When his voice began changing in 1749, his secure life as a choir boy ended and at age 17 he was dismissed from the cathedral and was miserable and penniless.
Haydn had been raised a Roman Catholic and frequently expressed gratitude to his parents for “bringing him up in the fear of God.” His parents had urged him to become a priest and at one point he agreed to enter the Servite order. But he concluded that God’s call on his life did not require him to enter the priesthood. Instead, it meant training and exercising his prodigious musical talents. In the eighteenth century there were few concert halls and public performances in Vienna. The best way for a musician to make a living outside the church was to be hired by a rich nobleman. It took time but in 1761 he was hired by Prince Paul Esterhazy. Moving to the Prince’s grand country estate marked the beginning of nearly three decades during which time Haydn would produce an enormous amount of music. He would complete 104 symphonies, 76 string quartets, masses, oratorio, opera, concerti, and dozens of chamber works. It is no wonder he became known as The Father of the Symphony, the Father of the String Quartet and even the Father of the Sonata.
For Haydn, music brought unparalleled purpose and joy. Unfortunately, his home life brought him pain and unfulfilled purpose. Haydn’s Creation completed at the age of 66 and his Stabet Mater are two of his most successful sacred works.
Dennis Bucher
YOUTH CONNECTIONS
Youth Summer Retreat July 12th to July 16th
Daytona Beach Ocean Center
Sponsored by Student Life Ministries
Christian Music Artist Chris Tomlin and speaker Louie Giglio will be present all week. New Hope will have 12 youth attending the retreat. They will be staying at the Plaza Ocean Club in Daytona Beach. If you would like to make a cash donation towards the retreat expenses, please contact me. Please pray for this ministry event that our youth will experience deep spiritual growth.
Cheryl Secunda
KIDS CONNECTION
The Camp Wallaballa summer day camp resulted in three of our children making professions of faith. Alyssa Senatro, Sarah Mc Phearson, and Brian McAndrew prayed to receive Christ while attending the campout at Erma Dreas’ house on June 17. God is blessing our children’s ministry. Special thanks to all who helped in many ways.
Kids Connection will resume on Saturday, July 10
KIDS KLUB
Our AWANA’s ministry will resume on Wednesday, July 7th at 6:00 PM with a sports-themed dinner. Children are encouraged to wear their sports uniforms if they are in sports leagues or a tee or cap of their favorite ball team or player. During the summer the children will be working on finishing their books in order to move up to the next book and earn their badges before September.
Monday, June 7, 2010
BOOK EXCHANGE
Participants in the Spiritual Gifts seminar will find the following books recommended by Dr. Mulkey on the shelves this week.
Priests to Each Other, Carlyle Marney
Christian Calling and Vocation, Henlee Barnette
Your Spiritual Gifts Can Help Your Church Grow, C. Peter Wagner
S.H.A.P.E., Erik Rees
Participants in the Spiritual Gifts seminar will find the following books recommended by Dr. Mulkey on the shelves this week.
Priests to Each Other, Carlyle Marney
Christian Calling and Vocation, Henlee Barnette
Your Spiritual Gifts Can Help Your Church Grow, C. Peter Wagner
S.H.A.P.E., Erik Rees
MUSIC AND WORSHIP
Johann Sebastian Bach, 1685-1750
The second composer we want to study in the Spiritual Lives of Composers is one who fathered twenty children. Throughout history, Johann Sebastian Bach has been acclaimed as the Christian composer, almost a kind of “patron saint” for church musicians. His name in German is “brook” but according to Beethoven “ocean” would be
more appropriate because of his infinite and inexhaustible wealth of combination and harmonies.
Bach spent his entire life in Germany working primarily as a church musician. He composed chorales, cantatas, masses, oratories, passions, concerti and solo works for virtually every instrument of his day. He was born in 1685 in Eisenach, Germany and orphaned at the age of nine. He went to be with his brother and here his musical training began. The name Bach was synonymous with the musical trade. More than fifty musicians bearing that name are remembered by musicologists today.
Although he had a variety of personalities, he claimed that music’s only purpose should be for the glory of God and the recreation of the human spirit. He routinely initialed the end of his manuscripts S.D.G. (Soli Deo Gloria – “To God alone, the Glory”).
He was a sincere Lutheran, a devoted reader of the Bible and other religious volumes. His last work, dictated from his bed, was a chorale entitled “Before Thy Throne I Come.”
Dennis
Johann Sebastian Bach, 1685-1750
The second composer we want to study in the Spiritual Lives of Composers is one who fathered twenty children. Throughout history, Johann Sebastian Bach has been acclaimed as the Christian composer, almost a kind of “patron saint” for church musicians. His name in German is “brook” but according to Beethoven “ocean” would be
more appropriate because of his infinite and inexhaustible wealth of combination and harmonies.
Bach spent his entire life in Germany working primarily as a church musician. He composed chorales, cantatas, masses, oratories, passions, concerti and solo works for virtually every instrument of his day. He was born in 1685 in Eisenach, Germany and orphaned at the age of nine. He went to be with his brother and here his musical training began. The name Bach was synonymous with the musical trade. More than fifty musicians bearing that name are remembered by musicologists today.
Although he had a variety of personalities, he claimed that music’s only purpose should be for the glory of God and the recreation of the human spirit. He routinely initialed the end of his manuscripts S.D.G. (Soli Deo Gloria – “To God alone, the Glory”).
He was a sincere Lutheran, a devoted reader of the Bible and other religious volumes. His last work, dictated from his bed, was a chorale entitled “Before Thy Throne I Come.”
Dennis
Denominational News of Note
╬ Southern Baptist churches declined in membership and donations to missions last year. Sunday School enrollment dropped slightly also. The Convention’s annual meeting is scheduled for June 15-16 in Orlando.
╬The Georgia Baptist Convention plans to disfellowship Druid Hills Baptist Church in Atlanta for calling a female co-pastor. After excommunicating the church, the GBC will no longer accept funds from the 96 year old congregation. Interestingly, it will not return the money the church has given to the GBC since Mimi and Graham Walker began serving in 2008.
╬ Southern Baptist churches declined in membership and donations to missions last year. Sunday School enrollment dropped slightly also. The Convention’s annual meeting is scheduled for June 15-16 in Orlando.
╬The Georgia Baptist Convention plans to disfellowship Druid Hills Baptist Church in Atlanta for calling a female co-pastor. After excommunicating the church, the GBC will no longer accept funds from the 96 year old congregation. Interestingly, it will not return the money the church has given to the GBC since Mimi and Graham Walker began serving in 2008.
MISSIONSThe Missions Committee met for an organizational meeting on June 1 and elected Scotty Ford-Jones as chairperson. The committee discussed ways to help the church become more missions conscious. In addition they will be investigating possible summer mission projects for youth and adults. Olivia McDougald will again head up the Christmas shoebox project this fall.
You may access the CBF websites through New Hope’s website (www.nhbcpo.org) where you will find information about missionary personnel, prayer requests, the birthday calendar and opportunities to serve.
Halifax Urban Ministries
Donations of non-perishable food items for those served by HUM are collected on the first Sunday of the month. In addition to baby food and peanut butter, real need items currently include toilet paper, toothpaste, deodorant and shampoo.
Countryside Lakes ALF
Wednesday, June 16, is the next date to celebrate birthdays with residents of the ALF. Meet in the lobby at noon.
BIBLE BUZZ
• Do you know which O.T. books are called Wisdom Literature?
• Which is the earliest wisdom document?
JUST A REMINDER
While you may be out of the city on vacation, New Hope’s expenses continue. Make a practice of leaving your tithe or offering before you depart on your trip.
SAVOR THE FLAVORS COOKBOOK
A SUCCESS
Our cookbook arrived on Mother’s Day and to date nearly 150 copies of Savors the Flavors of New Hope have been sold. It is a beautiful book with over 200 recipes. Get your copy soon, if you have not done so already, or buy copies as gifts for upcoming birthdays of family and friends.
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LADIES LUNCH
Tuesday, June 22, 11:30 A.M.
Restaurant location TBA.
Please notify Linda Manners by the Sunday prior
if you plan to attend.
Youth Bible Study
You may access the CBF websites through New Hope’s website (www.nhbcpo.org) where you will find information about missionary personnel, prayer requests, the birthday calendar and opportunities to serve.
Halifax Urban Ministries
Donations of non-perishable food items for those served by HUM are collected on the first Sunday of the month. In addition to baby food and peanut butter, real need items currently include toilet paper, toothpaste, deodorant and shampoo.
Countryside Lakes ALF
Wednesday, June 16, is the next date to celebrate birthdays with residents of the ALF. Meet in the lobby at noon.
BIBLE BUZZ
• Do you know which O.T. books are called Wisdom Literature?
• Which is the earliest wisdom document?
JUST A REMINDER
While you may be out of the city on vacation, New Hope’s expenses continue. Make a practice of leaving your tithe or offering before you depart on your trip.
SAVOR THE FLAVORS COOKBOOK
A SUCCESS
Our cookbook arrived on Mother’s Day and to date nearly 150 copies of Savors the Flavors of New Hope have been sold. It is a beautiful book with over 200 recipes. Get your copy soon, if you have not done so already, or buy copies as gifts for upcoming birthdays of family and friends.
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LADIES LUNCH
Tuesday, June 22, 11:30 A.M.
Restaurant location TBA.
Please notify Linda Manners by the Sunday prior
if you plan to attend.
Youth Bible Study
YOUTH NEWS
New Hope’s Youth Group is planning on going to a Student Life Ministry Youth Retreat July 12-16 at the Ocean Center in Daytona Beach, attending the conference with the Gainesville First Baptist youth group. The kids will be staying at the Plaza Ocean Club Hotel. This will be a time of spiritual growth and fellowship for our youth. Please pray that they may find fulfillment of knowing who Jesus is and can be in their lives.
Donations to cover costs would be welcomed. Also, Armand Melnbardis is donating $5 of each of his CDs sold to the youth retreat fund. See Dace for a copy.
Cheryl Secunda
New Hope’s Youth Group is planning on going to a Student Life Ministry Youth Retreat July 12-16 at the Ocean Center in Daytona Beach, attending the conference with the Gainesville First Baptist youth group. The kids will be staying at the Plaza Ocean Club Hotel. This will be a time of spiritual growth and fellowship for our youth. Please pray that they may find fulfillment of knowing who Jesus is and can be in their lives.
Donations to cover costs would be welcomed. Also, Armand Melnbardis is donating $5 of each of his CDs sold to the youth retreat fund. See Dace for a copy.
Cheryl Secunda
Youth Bible Study
Don and Paula Seebold are now teaching Youth Bible Study on Sunday mornings. They are committed and excited about this study. Pray for the success of this time.
CAMP WALLA BALLA
Music Camp for K to 5th grade
June 14-18 and June 21-25
8:00 A.M. – 4:00 P.M.
A fun-filled two weeks at Camp Walla Balla is just around the corner. This children’s camp experience will allow children to learn Bible stories, Bible verses and team work through musical drama. There will be crafts, water games and field trips throughout the two weeks. Field trips include a picnic and hike at Sugar Mill Gardens, movies at the Pavilion, Sun Splash Park and a pirate boat ride at Cracker Creek. Also, we will be camping out on Thursday nights at Erma and Garfield Dreas’ backyard in Port Orange.
The cost is $50 per week for one child; $80 per week for two children and $100 per week for three children. Financial help is available, if needed. Call Cheryl at 233-9003 or 689-6977 if any questions.
Musical Drama and Dinner
Sunday evening, June 27
Dinner will be at 5:30 P.M. Cost is $5, with a pre-sale of dinner tickets. The performance begins at 6:30 P.M. This drama, which the children will have learned at Camp Walla Balla, is a story of children going off to camp and their bus breaks down on the way. They learn and see God’s promises along the way.
KIDS KLUB
Kids Klub/Awana will take a break on Wednesday nights from June 9 through June 30. Klub activities will resume on July 7. The theme night on July 7 will be Sports Day. Children are encouraged to wear team uniforms if they are in sports. July and August Klub nights will be a time for the children to catch up on their handbooks and Bible verse memorization.
The start of the 2010-2011 Kid’s Klub will be September 1. If a child has finished the prior book, he/she will start the next level or move to the next age group and be awarded the badges they have accomplished in 2009-10.
Cheryl Secunda
Don and Paula Seebold are now teaching Youth Bible Study on Sunday mornings. They are committed and excited about this study. Pray for the success of this time.
CAMP WALLA BALLA
Music Camp for K to 5th grade
June 14-18 and June 21-25
8:00 A.M. – 4:00 P.M.
A fun-filled two weeks at Camp Walla Balla is just around the corner. This children’s camp experience will allow children to learn Bible stories, Bible verses and team work through musical drama. There will be crafts, water games and field trips throughout the two weeks. Field trips include a picnic and hike at Sugar Mill Gardens, movies at the Pavilion, Sun Splash Park and a pirate boat ride at Cracker Creek. Also, we will be camping out on Thursday nights at Erma and Garfield Dreas’ backyard in Port Orange.
The cost is $50 per week for one child; $80 per week for two children and $100 per week for three children. Financial help is available, if needed. Call Cheryl at 233-9003 or 689-6977 if any questions.
Musical Drama and Dinner
Sunday evening, June 27
Dinner will be at 5:30 P.M. Cost is $5, with a pre-sale of dinner tickets. The performance begins at 6:30 P.M. This drama, which the children will have learned at Camp Walla Balla, is a story of children going off to camp and their bus breaks down on the way. They learn and see God’s promises along the way.
KIDS KLUB
Kids Klub/Awana will take a break on Wednesday nights from June 9 through June 30. Klub activities will resume on July 7. The theme night on July 7 will be Sports Day. Children are encouraged to wear team uniforms if they are in sports. July and August Klub nights will be a time for the children to catch up on their handbooks and Bible verse memorization.
The start of the 2010-2011 Kid’s Klub will be September 1. If a child has finished the prior book, he/she will start the next level or move to the next age group and be awarded the badges they have accomplished in 2009-10.
Cheryl Secunda
CALLING FOR VOLUNTEERS!
Vacation Bible School
Are you ready to add some excitement to a long, hot summer?!? Think about joining us at Vacation Bible School during the week of July 26 – 30 from 5:30 until 8:15 pm. The week promises to provide lots of fun and excitement! We need energetic and fun-loving adults to work with the children. We are looking for a variety of helpers! There is surely a place for you! There will be a brief organizational/planning meeting on Sunday, June 13th at 2:15 pm at the church.
We are looking for helpers in crafts, recreation, music, preparing and serving quick suppers, Bible-story telling, mission outreach, exploration science center, and group leaders. If one of these areas interests you, please see Leesa Holloway for details.
Leesa Holloway
Vacation Bible School
Are you ready to add some excitement to a long, hot summer?!? Think about joining us at Vacation Bible School during the week of July 26 – 30 from 5:30 until 8:15 pm. The week promises to provide lots of fun and excitement! We need energetic and fun-loving adults to work with the children. We are looking for a variety of helpers! There is surely a place for you! There will be a brief organizational/planning meeting on Sunday, June 13th at 2:15 pm at the church.
We are looking for helpers in crafts, recreation, music, preparing and serving quick suppers, Bible-story telling, mission outreach, exploration science center, and group leaders. If one of these areas interests you, please see Leesa Holloway for details.
Leesa Holloway
Thursday, May 6, 2010
RECOGNITION OF MOTHERS
Sunday, May 9
Mothers and grandmothers will be recognized at both worship services on Mother’s Day, May 9. Several members of the congregation will share memories of their mom. Also, there will be a special Mother’s Day bulletin board in the sanctuary. If you would be willing to share a picture of you with your mom, please give it to Elaine Hardy this coming Wednesday evening.
Sunday, May 9
Mothers and grandmothers will be recognized at both worship services on Mother’s Day, May 9. Several members of the congregation will share memories of their mom. Also, there will be a special Mother’s Day bulletin board in the sanctuary. If you would be willing to share a picture of you with your mom, please give it to Elaine Hardy this coming Wednesday evening.
Fleda’s Coconut Cake
A Hit at the Recent Cookbook Tasting
Bake in a 9x13 inch pan one white cake mix according to the directions on the box.
Remove cake from oven. Punch holes in the cake with a fork. Wait 15 minutes.
Pour one can of Eagle Brand Condensed Milk on the cake. Wait 15 minutes.
Pour one can of Cream of Coconut on the cake. Wait 15 minutes.
Spread Cool Whip on top. Sprinkle two packages of frozen coconut on top.
Refrigerate.
A Hit at the Recent Cookbook Tasting
Bake in a 9x13 inch pan one white cake mix according to the directions on the box.
Remove cake from oven. Punch holes in the cake with a fork. Wait 15 minutes.
Pour one can of Eagle Brand Condensed Milk on the cake. Wait 15 minutes.
Pour one can of Cream of Coconut on the cake. Wait 15 minutes.
Spread Cool Whip on top. Sprinkle two packages of frozen coconut on top.
Refrigerate.
MUSIC AND WORSHIP“Music has such spiritual qualities that we should not be surprised at discovering the strong faith many composers possessed.” (From the Introduction to The Spiritual Lives of Great Composers, by Patrick Kavanaugh, Sparrow Press, Nashville, Tennessee, 1992.) All of the information about the following great composers is taken from this book.
George Fridric Handel (1685-1759)
If Handel’s father had his way, the “Hallelujah Chorus” would never have been written. His father was a “surgeon/barber”—a no-nonsense practical man who was determined to send his son to law school. Even though young Handel showed extraordinary musical talent as a child, his father refused for several years to permit him to take lessons. Although Handel who was born in 1685 was a contemporary of J. S. Bach, and a fellow Lutheran, they never met. Like Bach, Handel was a renowned virtuoso organist. In 1712, he moved to London where he stayed the rest of his life. Audiences for Handel’s compositions were unpredictable and even the Church of England attacked him for what they considered his notorious practice of writing Biblical dramas such as Esther and Israel in Egypt to be performed in secular theaters. He found himself swimming in debt and finally his health began to fail. On April 8, 1741 he gave what he considered his farewell concert at the age of 56. It was then that two unforeseen events took place to change his life. First, a wealthy friend, Charles Jennings gave Handel a libretto based on the life of Christ, taken entirely from the Bible. And second, he received a commission from a Dublin charity to compose a work for a benefit performance. The result was the writing of Messiah. A few days before he died, he expressed his desire to die on Good Friday in the hopes of meeting his good God, his sweet Lord and Savior, on the day of his Resurrection. He died on Good Saturday, April 14, 1759, and is buried in Westminster Abbey. Three thousand mourners attended his funeral. The religious beliefs of Handel have puzzled many musicologists. He was a confirmed bachelor and a devout follower of Christ, widely known for his concern for others.
Next month: J. S. Bach
Dennis Bucher
George Fridric Handel (1685-1759)
If Handel’s father had his way, the “Hallelujah Chorus” would never have been written. His father was a “surgeon/barber”—a no-nonsense practical man who was determined to send his son to law school. Even though young Handel showed extraordinary musical talent as a child, his father refused for several years to permit him to take lessons. Although Handel who was born in 1685 was a contemporary of J. S. Bach, and a fellow Lutheran, they never met. Like Bach, Handel was a renowned virtuoso organist. In 1712, he moved to London where he stayed the rest of his life. Audiences for Handel’s compositions were unpredictable and even the Church of England attacked him for what they considered his notorious practice of writing Biblical dramas such as Esther and Israel in Egypt to be performed in secular theaters. He found himself swimming in debt and finally his health began to fail. On April 8, 1741 he gave what he considered his farewell concert at the age of 56. It was then that two unforeseen events took place to change his life. First, a wealthy friend, Charles Jennings gave Handel a libretto based on the life of Christ, taken entirely from the Bible. And second, he received a commission from a Dublin charity to compose a work for a benefit performance. The result was the writing of Messiah. A few days before he died, he expressed his desire to die on Good Friday in the hopes of meeting his good God, his sweet Lord and Savior, on the day of his Resurrection. He died on Good Saturday, April 14, 1759, and is buried in Westminster Abbey. Three thousand mourners attended his funeral. The religious beliefs of Handel have puzzled many musicologists. He was a confirmed bachelor and a devout follower of Christ, widely known for his concern for others.
Next month: J. S. Bach
Dennis Bucher
CAMP WALLABALLA
KIDS CONNECTION
SUMMER MUSIC CAMP
June 14-18 & June 21-25
Kids Connection is starting a new musical drama called Camp Wallaballa. Through the next month the children will practice on Saturdays and then they will continue full rehearsals throughout the two weeks of the summer music camp. While at camp the children will have music in the mornings, go on local field trips, make creative crafts, play games and learn Bible stories and scripture.
Children will have the opportunity to camp out in tents one night per week. The cost is $55 per child or $80 for two children in one family. Some of our youth will be assisting with the music camp and will earn money towards their Summer Youth Retreat. See Cheryl Secunda if you would like to register a child.
KIDS KLUB THEME NIGHT
June 9 will be a costume party night with kids dressing as a favorite character from a book, a movie or history. There will be a prize for the best costume. The “Point Store” will also be open for the kids to spend points they have earned by attendance, bringing a friend, dues and a Bible.
VBS THEME ANNOUNCED
At Galactic Blast Vacation Bible School 2010, our VBS cadets will voyage into outer space praising God. Through daily missions, VBS kids will see space like never before, gain a new perspective on our planet Earth, and learn easy "green" earth tips they can practice at home. This cosmic combination of faith and fun will have the VBS cadets developing a personal relationship with God through Jesus Christ.
New Hope Galactic Blast VBS will be July 26 - 30th; 5:45 - 8:15 each evening. Volunteers for group leaders, crafts, Bible story tellers, recreation, and meal servers are being sought! Come join in the fun and help make this VBS a great success.
Leesa Holloway
YOUTH CONNECTION NEWS
Youth of New Hope will be going on their Summer Retreat July 12-16. I am looking forward to them having a very spiritual week at the Ocean Center in Daytona Beach. They will be staying at the Ocean Plaza Hotel on A1A. Cost is $155. Thirteen or fourteen youth have expressed interest in going. They are having fundraisers to try to earn money. Two upcoming fundraisers are:
1) Youth Car Wash on Saturday, May 8, at Advanced Auto on Beville Road, Daytona Beach. If you would like to volunteer to help or donate soap, towels, buckets, etc, please contact me. Then come get your car washed on May 8.
2) Youth Sponsored Wednesday Night Dinner, May 19. The youth will be cooking and serving dinner. Donations are appreciated.
Cheryl Secunda
Youth Night
Friday, May 14
7:00 – 10:00 PM.
Activity to be announced.
KIDS CONNECTION
SUMMER MUSIC CAMP
June 14-18 & June 21-25
Kids Connection is starting a new musical drama called Camp Wallaballa. Through the next month the children will practice on Saturdays and then they will continue full rehearsals throughout the two weeks of the summer music camp. While at camp the children will have music in the mornings, go on local field trips, make creative crafts, play games and learn Bible stories and scripture.
Children will have the opportunity to camp out in tents one night per week. The cost is $55 per child or $80 for two children in one family. Some of our youth will be assisting with the music camp and will earn money towards their Summer Youth Retreat. See Cheryl Secunda if you would like to register a child.
KIDS KLUB THEME NIGHT
June 9 will be a costume party night with kids dressing as a favorite character from a book, a movie or history. There will be a prize for the best costume. The “Point Store” will also be open for the kids to spend points they have earned by attendance, bringing a friend, dues and a Bible.
VBS THEME ANNOUNCED
At Galactic Blast Vacation Bible School 2010, our VBS cadets will voyage into outer space praising God. Through daily missions, VBS kids will see space like never before, gain a new perspective on our planet Earth, and learn easy "green" earth tips they can practice at home. This cosmic combination of faith and fun will have the VBS cadets developing a personal relationship with God through Jesus Christ.
New Hope Galactic Blast VBS will be July 26 - 30th; 5:45 - 8:15 each evening. Volunteers for group leaders, crafts, Bible story tellers, recreation, and meal servers are being sought! Come join in the fun and help make this VBS a great success.
Leesa Holloway
YOUTH CONNECTION NEWS
Youth of New Hope will be going on their Summer Retreat July 12-16. I am looking forward to them having a very spiritual week at the Ocean Center in Daytona Beach. They will be staying at the Ocean Plaza Hotel on A1A. Cost is $155. Thirteen or fourteen youth have expressed interest in going. They are having fundraisers to try to earn money. Two upcoming fundraisers are:
1) Youth Car Wash on Saturday, May 8, at Advanced Auto on Beville Road, Daytona Beach. If you would like to volunteer to help or donate soap, towels, buckets, etc, please contact me. Then come get your car washed on May 8.
2) Youth Sponsored Wednesday Night Dinner, May 19. The youth will be cooking and serving dinner. Donations are appreciated.
Cheryl Secunda
Youth Night
Friday, May 14
7:00 – 10:00 PM.
Activity to be announced.
Monday, April 5, 2010
NEW AT NEW HOPE
Discovering Your Spiritual Gifts
Dr. Mulkey will be leading a two session study of spiritual gifts beginning Sunday, April 25 at 5:00 P.M. Join in the study if you want to learn your S.H.A.P.E.—Spiritual gifts, Heart, Abilities, Personality and Experiences. The second and concluding session will be May 2. Find and fulfill your purpose for life.
New Adult Bible Study Class
For Young to Middle Adults
Shane Gaster, retired Air Force chaplain, has begun teaching a new coed class on Sunday mornings for young to middle adults. The class will be called “Journey.”
Discovering Your Spiritual Gifts
Dr. Mulkey will be leading a two session study of spiritual gifts beginning Sunday, April 25 at 5:00 P.M. Join in the study if you want to learn your S.H.A.P.E.—Spiritual gifts, Heart, Abilities, Personality and Experiences. The second and concluding session will be May 2. Find and fulfill your purpose for life.
New Adult Bible Study Class
For Young to Middle Adults
Shane Gaster, retired Air Force chaplain, has begun teaching a new coed class on Sunday mornings for young to middle adults. The class will be called “Journey.”
Just for Fun . . .
What I Learned from the Easter Bunny
1. Don’t put all of your eggs in one basket.
2. Everyone needs a friend who is all ears.
3. There’s no such thing as too much candy.
4. All work and no play can make you a basket case.
5. Keep your paws off other people’s jellybeans.
6. To show your true colors you have to come out of your shell.
7. The best things in life are still sweet and gooey.
Copied
NEW HOPE 101
The next session of orientation to Baptists and New Hope Baptist Church, led by Dr. Mulkey, will be April 18, 5:00 P.M. A light sandwich supper will be served.
LADIES LUNCH
April 27, 11:30 A.M
Boondocks Restaurant on the river, Beachside
Linda Manners says, “Good seafood!” Please notify her by Sunday, April 26, if you plan to attend.
What I Learned from the Easter Bunny
1. Don’t put all of your eggs in one basket.
2. Everyone needs a friend who is all ears.
3. There’s no such thing as too much candy.
4. All work and no play can make you a basket case.
5. Keep your paws off other people’s jellybeans.
6. To show your true colors you have to come out of your shell.
7. The best things in life are still sweet and gooey.
Copied
NEW HOPE 101
The next session of orientation to Baptists and New Hope Baptist Church, led by Dr. Mulkey, will be April 18, 5:00 P.M. A light sandwich supper will be served.
LADIES LUNCH
April 27, 11:30 A.M
Boondocks Restaurant on the river, Beachside
Linda Manners says, “Good seafood!” Please notify her by Sunday, April 26, if you plan to attend.
MUSIC AND WORSHIP
As a Minister of Music, both full time and part time for most all of my adult years, I have always been impressed with a place of worship. I know that many people feel that they can worship on the golf course or while fishing or even while watching a beautiful sunset. But for me I have always enjoyed having a place to worship. Most of the time, it has been in a church building or a beautiful cathedral and I know that this is part of my upbringing. I can still remember going into the church of my childhood and bowing and saying a prayer as I entered in with my parents. Even before I sat down, I paused long enough to reflect upon a place that was there for prayer and meditation. Later as I became part of the Choir, I would sing hymns and anthems that were written to help not only the congregation to worship but also the choir because the words we were singing were words written by dedicated composers who were not only fine composers but also church musicians. As I grew in my love for music, I also grew in my love for the music of other denominations beyond my own including the music in the Reformed Jewish Synagogue where I sang as a paid vocalist and the Roman Catholic University where I attended college. Not only was I exposed to denominations other than my own, but I gained an appreciation for the various religions and the music they used in their worship. To this day, I value my background of experiences because I know that it has helped me to appreciate what worship is.
As I reflect on the hymns of Easter, I am impressed with the following hymns and the story of their writing: “Christ the Lord is Risen Today” Charles Wesley (1707-1788) composed over 6500 hymns representing the broad spectrum of Christian doctrines. His Easter hymn consisted originally of 11 four line stanzas and was entitled “Hymn for Easter Day.”
“Low in the Grave He Lay” This hymn and its tune (Christ Arose) were written in 1874. Robert Lowery, the author/composer was serving as pastor of the First Baptist Church of Lewisburg, Pennsylvania and teacher at the University of Lewisburg (later Bucknell). Luke 24:6 served as the inspiration for the text “He is not here, but is risen.”
“Because He Lives” Bill and Gloria Gaither wrote words and music for this hymn in 1971 shortly after the birth of their son Benjy. They both felt the assurance and affirmation that we can all face the unknown future with confidence because Jesus Christ, our savior lives. Baptist Hymnal 1975 edition was the first to include this hymn and at Bill Gaither’s request named the tune Resurrection.
Dennis
As a Minister of Music, both full time and part time for most all of my adult years, I have always been impressed with a place of worship. I know that many people feel that they can worship on the golf course or while fishing or even while watching a beautiful sunset. But for me I have always enjoyed having a place to worship. Most of the time, it has been in a church building or a beautiful cathedral and I know that this is part of my upbringing. I can still remember going into the church of my childhood and bowing and saying a prayer as I entered in with my parents. Even before I sat down, I paused long enough to reflect upon a place that was there for prayer and meditation. Later as I became part of the Choir, I would sing hymns and anthems that were written to help not only the congregation to worship but also the choir because the words we were singing were words written by dedicated composers who were not only fine composers but also church musicians. As I grew in my love for music, I also grew in my love for the music of other denominations beyond my own including the music in the Reformed Jewish Synagogue where I sang as a paid vocalist and the Roman Catholic University where I attended college. Not only was I exposed to denominations other than my own, but I gained an appreciation for the various religions and the music they used in their worship. To this day, I value my background of experiences because I know that it has helped me to appreciate what worship is.
As I reflect on the hymns of Easter, I am impressed with the following hymns and the story of their writing: “Christ the Lord is Risen Today” Charles Wesley (1707-1788) composed over 6500 hymns representing the broad spectrum of Christian doctrines. His Easter hymn consisted originally of 11 four line stanzas and was entitled “Hymn for Easter Day.”
“Low in the Grave He Lay” This hymn and its tune (Christ Arose) were written in 1874. Robert Lowery, the author/composer was serving as pastor of the First Baptist Church of Lewisburg, Pennsylvania and teacher at the University of Lewisburg (later Bucknell). Luke 24:6 served as the inspiration for the text “He is not here, but is risen.”
“Because He Lives” Bill and Gloria Gaither wrote words and music for this hymn in 1971 shortly after the birth of their son Benjy. They both felt the assurance and affirmation that we can all face the unknown future with confidence because Jesus Christ, our savior lives. Baptist Hymnal 1975 edition was the first to include this hymn and at Bill Gaither’s request named the tune Resurrection.
Dennis
CHURCHES FEELING THE PINCH
Nearly 40 percent of US Christian churches saw a drop in offerings from their flock last year, according to a survey on contributions compiled by the group Christianity Today International. One third of the churches surveyed - 32 percent against 14 percent the previous year -- cut expenses between one and 20 percent. Nevertheless, 45 percent of the churches surveyed increased their budget allocated to help people in need. Interesting statistics!
Nearly 40 percent of US Christian churches saw a drop in offerings from their flock last year, according to a survey on contributions compiled by the group Christianity Today International. One third of the churches surveyed - 32 percent against 14 percent the previous year -- cut expenses between one and 20 percent. Nevertheless, 45 percent of the churches surveyed increased their budget allocated to help people in need. Interesting statistics!
WHAT’S COOKING?
Next Potluck Night to be a Cookbook Tasting
The Cookbook Committee is asking all who submitted recipes for the cookbook to prepare one of their dishes for the Wednesday night meal on April 21. It promises to be a tasty evening. If you have not ordered a cookbook, forms are available on the poster adjacent to the bulletin board. Cost is $10 + $2 if you wish to have your copy shipped to a different address.
Next Potluck Night to be a Cookbook Tasting
The Cookbook Committee is asking all who submitted recipes for the cookbook to prepare one of their dishes for the Wednesday night meal on April 21. It promises to be a tasty evening. If you have not ordered a cookbook, forms are available on the poster adjacent to the bulletin board. Cost is $10 + $2 if you wish to have your copy shipped to a different address.
YOUTH NEWS
Youth Night, Friday, April 9,
7:00 – 10:00 PM
Report of Recent Trip
New Hopes’ youth group attended the AWAKE Christian concert in West Palm the weekend of March 27. It was a great concert that included the musicians’ message “Christians are God’s family.” I believe when our youth get to be with other large groups of Christians they can see that being a Christian can be fun and rewarding.
I had some time to reflect on the weekend and to look closer at the youth we had taken with us. They have so much to offer, but they are struggling with hurts and doubts. They are trying to find who they really are and to be accepted by others. I believe New Hope has given them a place to feel safe. They feel accepted when they are together here. Instead of calling Wednesday night “Youth Group,” they tend to call it ‘Church.” Their Wednesday night experience to them is church.
“Thank you” to all the members of New Hope who have helped by going on youth events and/or providing transportation on Wednesday evenings for those who would not be able to attend otherwise. Thank you for your love of our youth.
Cheryl Secunda
Upcoming Fund Raiser for Summer Retreat
Car Wash, May 8, 10:00 AM – 3:00 P.M.
Advance Auto, Beville Road, Daytona Beach
Youth Night, Friday, April 9,
7:00 – 10:00 PM
Report of Recent Trip
New Hopes’ youth group attended the AWAKE Christian concert in West Palm the weekend of March 27. It was a great concert that included the musicians’ message “Christians are God’s family.” I believe when our youth get to be with other large groups of Christians they can see that being a Christian can be fun and rewarding.
I had some time to reflect on the weekend and to look closer at the youth we had taken with us. They have so much to offer, but they are struggling with hurts and doubts. They are trying to find who they really are and to be accepted by others. I believe New Hope has given them a place to feel safe. They feel accepted when they are together here. Instead of calling Wednesday night “Youth Group,” they tend to call it ‘Church.” Their Wednesday night experience to them is church.
“Thank you” to all the members of New Hope who have helped by going on youth events and/or providing transportation on Wednesday evenings for those who would not be able to attend otherwise. Thank you for your love of our youth.
Cheryl Secunda
Upcoming Fund Raiser for Summer Retreat
Car Wash, May 8, 10:00 AM – 3:00 P.M.
Advance Auto, Beville Road, Daytona Beach
KIDS’ CONNECTION (Saturday mornings)
New Musical
Kids Connection will begin practicing a new musical drama called “Camp Wallaballa.” It is a fun story of God’s promises. The children will work on this program during the spring to mid-summer with a performance scheduled during the summer.
Children’s Ministry Outing
Sun Splash Park
611 South Atlantic Avenue, Daytona Beach
Saturday, May 1, 10:00 A.M. – 2:00 P.M.
KIDS’ KLUB
We have continued to grow numerically with the Wednesday night Kids’ Klub program. We have had several new clubbers in the last few weeks. Please pray for this group of children. With God’s help I am hoping that these children will enter the youth group when they reach middle school age.
Theme Night
Clubbers will be having a Luau night on Wednesday, April 14. Children are encouraged to wear Hawaiian shirts, hats, grass skirts, etc. There will be decorations and luau food. The children enjoyed last month’s theme of “Create your own sundae.” Thanks to Elaine Hardy for a fantastic job of decorating a room in the A-frame as the ice cream parlor.
Cheryl Secunda
New Musical
Kids Connection will begin practicing a new musical drama called “Camp Wallaballa.” It is a fun story of God’s promises. The children will work on this program during the spring to mid-summer with a performance scheduled during the summer.
Children’s Ministry Outing
Sun Splash Park
611 South Atlantic Avenue, Daytona Beach
Saturday, May 1, 10:00 A.M. – 2:00 P.M.
KIDS’ KLUB
We have continued to grow numerically with the Wednesday night Kids’ Klub program. We have had several new clubbers in the last few weeks. Please pray for this group of children. With God’s help I am hoping that these children will enter the youth group when they reach middle school age.
Theme Night
Clubbers will be having a Luau night on Wednesday, April 14. Children are encouraged to wear Hawaiian shirts, hats, grass skirts, etc. There will be decorations and luau food. The children enjoyed last month’s theme of “Create your own sundae.” Thanks to Elaine Hardy for a fantastic job of decorating a room in the A-frame as the ice cream parlor.
Cheryl Secunda
Saturday, March 13, 2010
“FOREVER ALIVE”Kids Connection will present an Easter musical, “Forever Alive,” on Wednesday evening March 24 at 6:30 PM. There will be no Kids Club or Youth meeting on that evening.
SHANE GASTER TO PREACH
PALM SUNDAY
New member, the Rev. Shane Gaster, will preach at the two morning services on March 28 in our pastor’s absence. Shane is a recently retired Air Force chaplain.
Come meet Shane and Ruby, if you have not done so already.
HOLY WEEK SERVICES
Plans for a Maundy Thursday service were being discussed at press time. Watch the Sunday bulletin for details.
SHANE GASTER TO PREACH
PALM SUNDAY
New member, the Rev. Shane Gaster, will preach at the two morning services on March 28 in our pastor’s absence. Shane is a recently retired Air Force chaplain.
Come meet Shane and Ruby, if you have not done so already.
HOLY WEEK SERVICES
Plans for a Maundy Thursday service were being discussed at press time. Watch the Sunday bulletin for details.
CHURCH COUNCIL REPORT• The Nominating Committee report was approved and a copy of officers and committees is posted on the bulletin board.
• New Hope will negotiate a modification of our present loan terms with Prosperity Bank from $3,000 per month to about $1,800 per month.
• The church will apply for a $50,000 line of credit the Prosperity Bank to be used only for emergencies.
• New Hope will conduct a mortgage campaign on March 14, 21, and 28.
• The Council nominated a ‘Long Range Planning Committee” to lead in setting growth goals for the next 10 years. The committee consists of Boyd Frank, Fred Griffith, John Wood, Mel Lyons, Lou Herouart, Erma Dreas and Bill Batchelor. (Editor’s Note: The church approved this committee on Wednesday, March 3, adding Shane Gaster’s name.)
• New Hope will negotiate a modification of our present loan terms with Prosperity Bank from $3,000 per month to about $1,800 per month.
• The church will apply for a $50,000 line of credit the Prosperity Bank to be used only for emergencies.
• New Hope will conduct a mortgage campaign on March 14, 21, and 28.
• The Council nominated a ‘Long Range Planning Committee” to lead in setting growth goals for the next 10 years. The committee consists of Boyd Frank, Fred Griffith, John Wood, Mel Lyons, Lou Herouart, Erma Dreas and Bill Batchelor. (Editor’s Note: The church approved this committee on Wednesday, March 3, adding Shane Gaster’s name.)
LADIES LUNCH AT OLIVE GARDEN
Come enjoy lunch with sisters in Christ at the new Olive Garden restaurant at the Pavilion on March 23 at 11:30. Note: This is our new lunch schedule, the 4th Tuesday of each month. Please let Linda Manners know by Monday, March 22, if you plan to attend.
LADIES BIBLE STUDY
Women of the congregation and guests are invited to join the Ladies Bible Study which meets on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday evenings. The group has just begun a study of the book, Overcoming Fear. Cost of materials is $6.60. See Jean Mathieson for more information
Come enjoy lunch with sisters in Christ at the new Olive Garden restaurant at the Pavilion on March 23 at 11:30. Note: This is our new lunch schedule, the 4th Tuesday of each month. Please let Linda Manners know by Monday, March 22, if you plan to attend.
LADIES BIBLE STUDY
Women of the congregation and guests are invited to join the Ladies Bible Study which meets on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday evenings. The group has just begun a study of the book, Overcoming Fear. Cost of materials is $6.60. See Jean Mathieson for more information
MUSIC AND WORSHIP
The Emerging Experiences of Baptists
We now conclude this four part series from David Music’s booklet with Contemporary Trends found on page 15. “In the last two decades of the 1900s and the early 2000s radical changes occurred in the worship and music of Baptist churches. The unity of approach that characterized Baptist services and music beginning about the mid-1900s has given way to six basic worship expressions: (1) the liturgical model (which features an orderly dignified service often following the church calendar; (2) the traditional evangelistic format (essentially following the revivalistic pattern of the 1900s; (3) a praise and worship approach typically led by a ‘worship team’ of singers and utilizing praise choruses accompanied by a pop/rock band; (4) the seeker model (directed primarily toward the unbeliever and features little or no congregational singing( (5) the blended style (which seeks to combine two or more of the previously described types; and (6) the emerging church model (a recent development that has been adopted by some Baptists) that may use any or all the features noted above, but emphasizes a more mystical, contemplative style or worship than the didactic, word-centered approach that has often characterized Baptist worship.
Here at New Hope we have tended to follow the liturgical and the revivalistic pattern with a recent effort to sing praise choruses that are contained in The Baptist Hymnal published in 1991. We have also made an effort to sing without hymnals when Ben Collins comes once a month to lead in worship. Lifeway Christian Resources (formerly the Baptist Sunday School Board) published a new Baptist hymnal in 2008 which utilizes more popular music than its predecessor. A new hymnal for Baptists called Celebrating Grace (2010) is also available.
In an effort to make our worship more meaningful, the pastor and I attended Polyphony, 2009, in Atlanta, Georgia last year where we were introduced to Celebrating Grace. Because of budget restraints, we felt that replacing our present hymnal with either of these new hymnals was not something we wish to recommend at this time. Perhaps this is a matter for our Music and Worship Committee to consider as we face a new year.
Dennis Bucher
The Emerging Experiences of Baptists
We now conclude this four part series from David Music’s booklet with Contemporary Trends found on page 15. “In the last two decades of the 1900s and the early 2000s radical changes occurred in the worship and music of Baptist churches. The unity of approach that characterized Baptist services and music beginning about the mid-1900s has given way to six basic worship expressions: (1) the liturgical model (which features an orderly dignified service often following the church calendar; (2) the traditional evangelistic format (essentially following the revivalistic pattern of the 1900s; (3) a praise and worship approach typically led by a ‘worship team’ of singers and utilizing praise choruses accompanied by a pop/rock band; (4) the seeker model (directed primarily toward the unbeliever and features little or no congregational singing( (5) the blended style (which seeks to combine two or more of the previously described types; and (6) the emerging church model (a recent development that has been adopted by some Baptists) that may use any or all the features noted above, but emphasizes a more mystical, contemplative style or worship than the didactic, word-centered approach that has often characterized Baptist worship.
Here at New Hope we have tended to follow the liturgical and the revivalistic pattern with a recent effort to sing praise choruses that are contained in The Baptist Hymnal published in 1991. We have also made an effort to sing without hymnals when Ben Collins comes once a month to lead in worship. Lifeway Christian Resources (formerly the Baptist Sunday School Board) published a new Baptist hymnal in 2008 which utilizes more popular music than its predecessor. A new hymnal for Baptists called Celebrating Grace (2010) is also available.
In an effort to make our worship more meaningful, the pastor and I attended Polyphony, 2009, in Atlanta, Georgia last year where we were introduced to Celebrating Grace. Because of budget restraints, we felt that replacing our present hymnal with either of these new hymnals was not something we wish to recommend at this time. Perhaps this is a matter for our Music and Worship Committee to consider as we face a new year.
Dennis Bucher
KIDS CONNECTION
A Day at the Zoo
Kids Connection will have a day of fun at the Central Florida Zoo in Sanford on Saturday, March 13. Price is $7.95 for children and $11.95 for adults. Kids will be required to pack a bagged lunch to eat at the picnic area. We will leave the church at 9:00 AM and return at 5:00 PM. The Splash Park will be available also, so kids should bring their bathing suit and towel if weather permits.
Easter Egg Hunt
Our annual Easter Egg Hunt is scheduled for Saturday, April 3 at 11:00 0’clock. Donations of plastic Easter eggs and wrapped candy, to be delivered by Sunday, March 28, are appreciated. Please see Cheryl Secunda if you would like to donate.
KID’S KLUB NEWS
Theme night, Wednesday, March 10 will be “make your own ice cream sundae” in our ice cream parlor. Children, bring your favorite topping (sprinkles, candies, etc.) to share.
Leaders Meetings
Kids Klub meeting for all leaders is scheduled for Tuesday evening, March 9, from 6:00 to 7:00 PM. Meeting will be held in the A-frame.
Kids Klub/AWANA basic training for new leaders will be held at two different times in the month of March. Dates are Tuesday March 16th from 3:00 to 6:00 PM and Saturday, April 17 from 1:00 to 4:00 PM. Leaders may pick the training time which works best for their schedule.
A Day at the Zoo
Kids Connection will have a day of fun at the Central Florida Zoo in Sanford on Saturday, March 13. Price is $7.95 for children and $11.95 for adults. Kids will be required to pack a bagged lunch to eat at the picnic area. We will leave the church at 9:00 AM and return at 5:00 PM. The Splash Park will be available also, so kids should bring their bathing suit and towel if weather permits.
Easter Egg Hunt
Our annual Easter Egg Hunt is scheduled for Saturday, April 3 at 11:00 0’clock. Donations of plastic Easter eggs and wrapped candy, to be delivered by Sunday, March 28, are appreciated. Please see Cheryl Secunda if you would like to donate.
KID’S KLUB NEWS
Theme night, Wednesday, March 10 will be “make your own ice cream sundae” in our ice cream parlor. Children, bring your favorite topping (sprinkles, candies, etc.) to share.
Leaders Meetings
Kids Klub meeting for all leaders is scheduled for Tuesday evening, March 9, from 6:00 to 7:00 PM. Meeting will be held in the A-frame.
Kids Klub/AWANA basic training for new leaders will be held at two different times in the month of March. Dates are Tuesday March 16th from 3:00 to 6:00 PM and Saturday, April 17 from 1:00 to 4:00 PM. Leaders may pick the training time which works best for their schedule.
YOUTH NEWS
Family Fun Book Fundraiser
The youth are working on raising money to attend the Studentlife Youth Retreat July 12th thru the 16th. This promises to be a great spiritual experience for them. A conference and worship service will be held twice a day at the Ocean Center in Daytona Beach during the retreat. Chris Tomlin, one of the youth’s favorite Christian musical artists, will be performing each night. The youth have coupon books for sale at $20.00 a book, from which our youth group will receive $10.00 per book. The book will pay for itself after 2 to 3 coupons used and the coupons are good until the end of 2010. If you like to go out to eat there are many restaurant coupons. Golfers will find plenty of golf coupons in the book. Other service and attraction are also included.
Youth Ministry Support Team Created
A Youth Ministry Support Team has been organized to
1. encourage our youth
2. help in scheduling activities
3. support the spiritual growth of the youth at New Hope. The next Team meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, March 9 from 7:00 to 8:00 PM in the A-frame building.
Youth Bonfire
A Youth Bonfire at Frank Rendon Park is scheduled for Youth night Friday, March 12. Youth are to meet at the church at 6:00 PM and will return to the church at 10:00PM.
Christian Concert
The youth will be attending the AWAKE Christian Concert on Saturday, March 27 at the Cruzan Amphitheater in West Palm Beach. Performing that night are the groups Skillet and Toby Mac. Because of the 3 hour drive the youth will be staying overnight. Youth are to be at the church by 3:00 PM to leave for the concert. Tickets are $30.00 each. Parents will need to send extra money for meals.
WHAT’S COOKING?
Cookbook Project News
The Cookbook committee has elected Donna Walker and Jean Batchelor as co-chairs of the project. The group has selected a publisher and has been meeting to proof read over 250 recipes. The target date to have materials to the publisher is mid-March, with delivery in time for Mother’s Day.
Thanks to all who submitted titles for the cookbook. There were over 35 suggestions, some funny, some creative and some, well . . . not so creative.
Advertising Space Available
If you would like to advertise your business or service in the cookbook, we have several pages available. Cost is $20 for a quarter of a page. Do you offer a service such as dog walking, house sitting, baking or elder care? See Jean Batchelor for a form to submit your copy.
Pre-Sales
On the back page of this newsletter you will find a form for purchase of a New Hope Cookbook. Please fill out the form, attach your check, made payable to New Hope Baptist Church in the amount of $10, and return it to a member of the committee. Order one for yourself, others for gifts for family and friends.
CORRECTION: Decadent Southern Cake Recipe
(This is not a “flour-less” cake!)
If you clipped the cake recipe in the December issue of “Connections,” please note this correction of cake ingredients. Delete 2 ½ c pineapple preserves. That should have read 2 ½ c all purpose flour.
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Family Fun Book Fundraiser
The youth are working on raising money to attend the Studentlife Youth Retreat July 12th thru the 16th. This promises to be a great spiritual experience for them. A conference and worship service will be held twice a day at the Ocean Center in Daytona Beach during the retreat. Chris Tomlin, one of the youth’s favorite Christian musical artists, will be performing each night. The youth have coupon books for sale at $20.00 a book, from which our youth group will receive $10.00 per book. The book will pay for itself after 2 to 3 coupons used and the coupons are good until the end of 2010. If you like to go out to eat there are many restaurant coupons. Golfers will find plenty of golf coupons in the book. Other service and attraction are also included.
Youth Ministry Support Team Created
A Youth Ministry Support Team has been organized to
1. encourage our youth
2. help in scheduling activities
3. support the spiritual growth of the youth at New Hope. The next Team meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, March 9 from 7:00 to 8:00 PM in the A-frame building.
Youth Bonfire
A Youth Bonfire at Frank Rendon Park is scheduled for Youth night Friday, March 12. Youth are to meet at the church at 6:00 PM and will return to the church at 10:00PM.
Christian Concert
The youth will be attending the AWAKE Christian Concert on Saturday, March 27 at the Cruzan Amphitheater in West Palm Beach. Performing that night are the groups Skillet and Toby Mac. Because of the 3 hour drive the youth will be staying overnight. Youth are to be at the church by 3:00 PM to leave for the concert. Tickets are $30.00 each. Parents will need to send extra money for meals.
WHAT’S COOKING?
Cookbook Project News
The Cookbook committee has elected Donna Walker and Jean Batchelor as co-chairs of the project. The group has selected a publisher and has been meeting to proof read over 250 recipes. The target date to have materials to the publisher is mid-March, with delivery in time for Mother’s Day.
Thanks to all who submitted titles for the cookbook. There were over 35 suggestions, some funny, some creative and some, well . . . not so creative.
Advertising Space Available
If you would like to advertise your business or service in the cookbook, we have several pages available. Cost is $20 for a quarter of a page. Do you offer a service such as dog walking, house sitting, baking or elder care? See Jean Batchelor for a form to submit your copy.
Pre-Sales
On the back page of this newsletter you will find a form for purchase of a New Hope Cookbook. Please fill out the form, attach your check, made payable to New Hope Baptist Church in the amount of $10, and return it to a member of the committee. Order one for yourself, others for gifts for family and friends.
CORRECTION: Decadent Southern Cake Recipe
(This is not a “flour-less” cake!)
If you clipped the cake recipe in the December issue of “Connections,” please note this correction of cake ingredients. Delete 2 ½ c pineapple preserves. That should have read 2 ½ c all purpose flour.
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Saturday, February 13, 2010
NEW 9:00 A.M. SERVICE BEGINS
A second Sunday morning worship service begins next Sunday, February 14. This will give members and visitors an option of a time and also allows for growth as we have reached the fire code limit at the 11:00 A.M. service. That’s good news! The 9:00 A.M service will be similar in style to the 11:00 AM service. Come early, stay for Bible study and be out by 10:45 AM.
COMMITMENT 2010
Pledges for financial support of New Hope’s ministries in 2010 total $108,647 to date. Pledges do not require a signature and you will not be “dunned.” Thirty-nine commitments have been made by members and friends of New Hope. Of these 19 are from couples and 20 are from individuals. These commitments represent around 58 per cent of our attendees. We fell short of budget needs in 2009, so these pledges will allow us to know what to expect on a weekly/monthly basis. The Church Council met with Marsh Collins, a retired church fund raising expert, on January 26.
Commitment 2010 also is more than a financial effort. Cards included spaces to check if you will pray for New Hope and be involved in Bible study and worship.
2010 BUDGET APPROVED
The congregation in business session on Wednesday, January 27, approved the 2010 budget of $183,108 as recommended by the finance committee. Copies are available on request if you missed the meeting. Liability insurance was increased to cover the proposed children’s play ground and transporting children and youth on church-related events. Playground equipment is being donated by the City of Daytona Beach Shores.
A second Sunday morning worship service begins next Sunday, February 14. This will give members and visitors an option of a time and also allows for growth as we have reached the fire code limit at the 11:00 A.M. service. That’s good news! The 9:00 A.M service will be similar in style to the 11:00 AM service. Come early, stay for Bible study and be out by 10:45 AM.
COMMITMENT 2010
Pledges for financial support of New Hope’s ministries in 2010 total $108,647 to date. Pledges do not require a signature and you will not be “dunned.” Thirty-nine commitments have been made by members and friends of New Hope. Of these 19 are from couples and 20 are from individuals. These commitments represent around 58 per cent of our attendees. We fell short of budget needs in 2009, so these pledges will allow us to know what to expect on a weekly/monthly basis. The Church Council met with Marsh Collins, a retired church fund raising expert, on January 26.
Commitment 2010 also is more than a financial effort. Cards included spaces to check if you will pray for New Hope and be involved in Bible study and worship.
2010 BUDGET APPROVED
The congregation in business session on Wednesday, January 27, approved the 2010 budget of $183,108 as recommended by the finance committee. Copies are available on request if you missed the meeting. Liability insurance was increased to cover the proposed children’s play ground and transporting children and youth on church-related events. Playground equipment is being donated by the City of Daytona Beach Shores.
Haiti Earthquake Relief
The special offering on January 24 for Disaster Relief netted $769.00. CBF field personnel (missionaries) in Haiti are Steve and Nancy James. He is a medical doctor, she a nurse. Prayer requests are updated regularly on the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship site, www.thefellowship.info/CBF.
Countryside Lakes ALF
Residents celebrating February birthdays will be feted on Wednesday, February 16. Meet the New Hope gang in the lobby at noon and spread a little birthday cheer.
Halifax Urban Ministries
Your donations of staple food items are helping HUM assist Volusia County families struggling with today’s economy. Items needed for the food sacks are cereal, peanut butter, canned fruits, canned veggies and stews.
LADIES LUNCH
Tuesday, February 23
Ladies, please mark your calendars. Our monthly lunches will now be on the 4th Tuesday of the month. Watch the Sunday bulletin for restaurant location. Please let Linda Manners know on Sunday, February 21, if you plan to attend.
The special offering on January 24 for Disaster Relief netted $769.00. CBF field personnel (missionaries) in Haiti are Steve and Nancy James. He is a medical doctor, she a nurse. Prayer requests are updated regularly on the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship site, www.thefellowship.info/CBF.
Countryside Lakes ALF
Residents celebrating February birthdays will be feted on Wednesday, February 16. Meet the New Hope gang in the lobby at noon and spread a little birthday cheer.
Halifax Urban Ministries
Your donations of staple food items are helping HUM assist Volusia County families struggling with today’s economy. Items needed for the food sacks are cereal, peanut butter, canned fruits, canned veggies and stews.
LADIES LUNCH
Tuesday, February 23
Ladies, please mark your calendars. Our monthly lunches will now be on the 4th Tuesday of the month. Watch the Sunday bulletin for restaurant location. Please let Linda Manners know on Sunday, February 21, if you plan to attend.
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