OCTOBER SERMONS
Oct. 3 Set Your Mind on the Spirit, Romans 8:6-11
Oct. 10 Preparing for Death, 1 Cor. 15:54-58
Oct. 17 The Image of God, Luke 19:1-10
Oct. 24 The State of the Church, Ephesians 3:7-13
Oct. 31 The Church Building Itself Up,
Ephesians 4:1-16

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.

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.