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.
Tuesday, November 9, 2010
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
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