NEW YOUNG ADULT BIBLE STUDY CLASS
BEGINS TODAY
College and career, singles and young marrieds this class is created just for you. The class will meet in the front room of the A-frame at 10:00 A.M. Currently there is a potential of 15 young adults for this co-ed discussion class to be taught by Dr. Mulkey. If you have family members or neighbors in this age bracket, please tell them about this new opportunity for Bible study and fellowship.
A “get acquainted” evening with a Valentine theme is planned for the new class next Sunday, Feb. 13, at 5:30 PM. Singles, bring a friend or date if you wish. Couples with children may make this a family night also. There will be a spaghetti dinner followed by a dessert bar of Valentine goodies and a few informal activities led by our Sunday School consultant. Dress code: dressy casual – something red or pink? Come join the fun!
Thursday, February 10, 2011
Movie Review
TRUE GRIT
The film opens with a slow and melancholy instrumental of the hymn “Leaning on the Everlasting Arms” and this melody plays throughout with a haunting and beautiful effect. It’s really the theme of the story of a little girl who has lost her father because he was murdered for two pieces of gold. She vows to bring the killer to justice with the help of a washed up, over-the-hill drunken marshal named Reuben “Rooster” Cogburn.
In this remake of the classic western which formerly starred John Wayne, the Coen brothers now cast Jeff Bridges as the irascible U.S. marshal hired by 14-year-old Mattie Ross to bring to justice the coward Tom Chaney (Josh Brolin) who murdered her father in cold blood. It also stars Matt Damon as a Texas Ranger who is the younger, sometimes more capable (but less comical) rival lawman who is also after the villain. Hailee Steinfeld as Mattie is likely to be nominated for an Oscar for her role. However, Mattie Ross is a sharp witted, sharp tongued young lady who can out talk and out litigate any cowboy or marshal within earshot. She can also out barter the wiliest pawn broker in town. In fact, she and everyone else in this film have no shortage of witty dialogue unless they are in fact, shooting at other people. Starting out on her mission to avenge her father’s death, she writes to her widowed mother, “Don’t worry about me Mama. Though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, the author of my faith shall protect me.” The film title actually describes what Mattie has more than any other character.
However misguided Mattie is for wanting to wreak revenge on her father’s behalf, you can’t help but root for her and her little band of hired guns. She begins the film missing the arms of her earthly father she used to lean on, then puts her faith in the heavenly Father’s arms and is finally saved (literally) by leaning on Rooster’s arms. This is a gritty, true to life historical glimpse of the 1800’s right after the Civil War. It is always dramatic, oftentimes funny and sometimes heart wrenching. I also noticed that apparently in the old west the language did not include the use of contractions.
So if you are a fan of the old west and scruffy old gun slinging marshals “do not” head for the hills but do head for the theater while “True Grit” is still here in Port Orange. It is almost worth the price of the ticket just to hear the closing credits version of “Leaning on the Everlasting Arms” sung in a clear plaintive soprano voice (a la Alison Krause) accompanied solely by piano. It is truly, simply beautiful.
Sandra Kleinschmidt
The film opens with a slow and melancholy instrumental of the hymn “Leaning on the Everlasting Arms” and this melody plays throughout with a haunting and beautiful effect. It’s really the theme of the story of a little girl who has lost her father because he was murdered for two pieces of gold. She vows to bring the killer to justice with the help of a washed up, over-the-hill drunken marshal named Reuben “Rooster” Cogburn.
In this remake of the classic western which formerly starred John Wayne, the Coen brothers now cast Jeff Bridges as the irascible U.S. marshal hired by 14-year-old Mattie Ross to bring to justice the coward Tom Chaney (Josh Brolin) who murdered her father in cold blood. It also stars Matt Damon as a Texas Ranger who is the younger, sometimes more capable (but less comical) rival lawman who is also after the villain. Hailee Steinfeld as Mattie is likely to be nominated for an Oscar for her role. However, Mattie Ross is a sharp witted, sharp tongued young lady who can out talk and out litigate any cowboy or marshal within earshot. She can also out barter the wiliest pawn broker in town. In fact, she and everyone else in this film have no shortage of witty dialogue unless they are in fact, shooting at other people. Starting out on her mission to avenge her father’s death, she writes to her widowed mother, “Don’t worry about me Mama. Though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, the author of my faith shall protect me.” The film title actually describes what Mattie has more than any other character.
However misguided Mattie is for wanting to wreak revenge on her father’s behalf, you can’t help but root for her and her little band of hired guns. She begins the film missing the arms of her earthly father she used to lean on, then puts her faith in the heavenly Father’s arms and is finally saved (literally) by leaning on Rooster’s arms. This is a gritty, true to life historical glimpse of the 1800’s right after the Civil War. It is always dramatic, oftentimes funny and sometimes heart wrenching. I also noticed that apparently in the old west the language did not include the use of contractions.
So if you are a fan of the old west and scruffy old gun slinging marshals “do not” head for the hills but do head for the theater while “True Grit” is still here in Port Orange. It is almost worth the price of the ticket just to hear the closing credits version of “Leaning on the Everlasting Arms” sung in a clear plaintive soprano voice (a la Alison Krause) accompanied solely by piano. It is truly, simply beautiful.
Sandra Kleinschmidt
Music and Worship
MUSIC AND WORSHIP
LOVE, LOVE, LOVE
Since this is the Love month, let me start by saying how much I love our beautiful choir. I love them because they show up on Wednesdays and Sundays and I love them because they follow my direction with their eyes, their heart, and their mind. This past Sunday is a perfect example of their attentiveness. As they sang “Jacob’s Ladder,” I felt they were climbing all the way up to heaven with me with each modula-tion. Thank you so much, choir, for helping me to have a worship experience. And of course, having the choir filled helped as well.
Here are a few of my favorite hymns with the word “love” in the title and a brief background of each.
OF THE FATHER’S LOVE BEGOTTEN
“Of the Father’s Love Begotten” (Hymn 251) is among the greatest Christmas carols in Western history, and thankfully its popularity is on the increase, partly owing to the tender beauty of its probing score, DIVINUM MYSTERIUM, composed nearly a thousand years ago. John Mason Neale trans-
lated the poem from Latin into English in 1854. This ancient Latin hymn was written by Aurelius Clemens Prudentius, who was born in northern Spain in AD 348, not long after Christianity was legalized in the Roman Empire following three centuries of persecution. Formerly a lawyer, he gave his life to Christ and at age fifty-seven, he entered a monastery where he devoted himself exclusively to worship and writing. Today we have nearly four hundred poems from his hand.
MY JESUS, I LOVE THEE
“My Jesus, I Love Thee” (Hymn 210) was written by William Ralph Featherston at age sixteen as a poem celebrating his conversion to Christ. Reportedly, he sent it to an aunt living in California, and somehow it was published as an anonymous hymn in a British hymnal in 1864. The tune name is GORDON and was written by Adoniram J. Gordon, close friend of Dwight L. Moody, the evangelist.
JESUS LOVES ME
Anna and Susan Warner lived in a lovely townhouse in New York City where their father was a success-
ful lawyer. But the Panic of 1837 wrecked the family’s finances causing the girls to begin writing poems and stories. One of their most successful projects was a novel titled Say and Seal in which a little boy named Johnny Fox is dying. His Sunday School teacher, John Lindon comforts him by taking him in his arms, rocking him, and making up a little song: “Jesus loves me, this I know, for the Bible tells me so.: (Hymn 344)
Dennis Bucher
MISSIONS
Halifax Urban Ministries
During the winter months may we suggest donations of stews, beans for chili, macaroni, Ramen noodles. oatmeal and other “stick to the ribs” items for hot meals? As always cereals, peanut butter and baby formula are needed. Your faithful giving of non-perishable food items assists Daytona Beach families struggling in our current economy.
Countryside Lakes ALF
New Hope’s day to visit with birthday celebrants at the assisted living facility is Wednesday, February 16. Come help make someone’s heart sing. Meet in the lobby at noon.
NEW HOPE 101
Dr. Mulkey will lead the orientation to Baptists and New Hope Church in particular on Sunday, February 20 at 5:00. You are invited if you are a visitor, new member or current member who has not participated in this seminar. A sandwich supper will be provided.
REAL LOVE NOW ON FACEBOOK
The Real Love Company now has a Facebook community page. “Like” the page and recommend it to your friends. Share Real Love. During the week, you’ll get Greg Baer’s daily inspirational messages which will help you become happier, more peaceful and confident. This is the teacher of healthy relationships Dr. Mulkey quotes frequently.
LOVE, LOVE, LOVE
Since this is the Love month, let me start by saying how much I love our beautiful choir. I love them because they show up on Wednesdays and Sundays and I love them because they follow my direction with their eyes, their heart, and their mind. This past Sunday is a perfect example of their attentiveness. As they sang “Jacob’s Ladder,” I felt they were climbing all the way up to heaven with me with each modula-tion. Thank you so much, choir, for helping me to have a worship experience. And of course, having the choir filled helped as well.
Here are a few of my favorite hymns with the word “love” in the title and a brief background of each.
OF THE FATHER’S LOVE BEGOTTEN
“Of the Father’s Love Begotten” (Hymn 251) is among the greatest Christmas carols in Western history, and thankfully its popularity is on the increase, partly owing to the tender beauty of its probing score, DIVINUM MYSTERIUM, composed nearly a thousand years ago. John Mason Neale trans-
lated the poem from Latin into English in 1854. This ancient Latin hymn was written by Aurelius Clemens Prudentius, who was born in northern Spain in AD 348, not long after Christianity was legalized in the Roman Empire following three centuries of persecution. Formerly a lawyer, he gave his life to Christ and at age fifty-seven, he entered a monastery where he devoted himself exclusively to worship and writing. Today we have nearly four hundred poems from his hand.
MY JESUS, I LOVE THEE
“My Jesus, I Love Thee” (Hymn 210) was written by William Ralph Featherston at age sixteen as a poem celebrating his conversion to Christ. Reportedly, he sent it to an aunt living in California, and somehow it was published as an anonymous hymn in a British hymnal in 1864. The tune name is GORDON and was written by Adoniram J. Gordon, close friend of Dwight L. Moody, the evangelist.
JESUS LOVES ME
Anna and Susan Warner lived in a lovely townhouse in New York City where their father was a success-
ful lawyer. But the Panic of 1837 wrecked the family’s finances causing the girls to begin writing poems and stories. One of their most successful projects was a novel titled Say and Seal in which a little boy named Johnny Fox is dying. His Sunday School teacher, John Lindon comforts him by taking him in his arms, rocking him, and making up a little song: “Jesus loves me, this I know, for the Bible tells me so.: (Hymn 344)
Dennis Bucher
MISSIONS
Halifax Urban Ministries
During the winter months may we suggest donations of stews, beans for chili, macaroni, Ramen noodles. oatmeal and other “stick to the ribs” items for hot meals? As always cereals, peanut butter and baby formula are needed. Your faithful giving of non-perishable food items assists Daytona Beach families struggling in our current economy.
Countryside Lakes ALF
New Hope’s day to visit with birthday celebrants at the assisted living facility is Wednesday, February 16. Come help make someone’s heart sing. Meet in the lobby at noon.
NEW HOPE 101
Dr. Mulkey will lead the orientation to Baptists and New Hope Church in particular on Sunday, February 20 at 5:00. You are invited if you are a visitor, new member or current member who has not participated in this seminar. A sandwich supper will be provided.
REAL LOVE NOW ON FACEBOOK
The Real Love Company now has a Facebook community page. “Like” the page and recommend it to your friends. Share Real Love. During the week, you’ll get Greg Baer’s daily inspirational messages which will help you become happier, more peaceful and confident. This is the teacher of healthy relationships Dr. Mulkey quotes frequently.
Children's and Youth Ministry
KIDS CONNECTION PERFORMANCE
The children in Saturday morning Kids Connection are working on a program of songs they have sung in the past for a presentation at the Port Orange Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. They will perform there on March 12 at 11:00 am.
KIDS KLUB
Theme night for Kids Klub, an Awana Ministry, will be on Wednesday February 9. Kids should wear red and bring Valentines to exchange.
Awana Klubbers Food Drive for Halifax Urban Ministry is a missionary effort to help teach our children to give to others. Donations should be canned or boxed goods.
Cheryl Secunda
YOUTH UPDATE
Toren Ford-Jones, Bo Godawa and Josh Godawa attended The Hope Event, a weekend youth retreat, on the Stetson campus last weekend.
Youth Valentine Party, February 11
7:00 -10:00 pm at the church
There will be food, music, and games. Youth should bring a guest and valentines to exchange.
Cheryl Secunda
SPRING YARD SALE
Proceeds to benefit youth and children’s ministry.
March 25-26
Donations accepted now through March 20.
The children in Saturday morning Kids Connection are working on a program of songs they have sung in the past for a presentation at the Port Orange Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. They will perform there on March 12 at 11:00 am.
KIDS KLUB
Theme night for Kids Klub, an Awana Ministry, will be on Wednesday February 9. Kids should wear red and bring Valentines to exchange.
Awana Klubbers Food Drive for Halifax Urban Ministry is a missionary effort to help teach our children to give to others. Donations should be canned or boxed goods.
Cheryl Secunda
YOUTH UPDATE
Toren Ford-Jones, Bo Godawa and Josh Godawa attended The Hope Event, a weekend youth retreat, on the Stetson campus last weekend.
Youth Valentine Party, February 11
7:00 -10:00 pm at the church
There will be food, music, and games. Youth should bring a guest and valentines to exchange.
Cheryl Secunda
SPRING YARD SALE
Proceeds to benefit youth and children’s ministry.
March 25-26
Donations accepted now through March 20.
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