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.
Thursday, May 6, 2010
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.
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