“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.
Saturday, March 13, 2010
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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