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.”
Monday, April 5, 2010
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
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