MISSIONS

Halifax Urban Ministries
Donations of canned foods and dry packaged items such as macaroni and cheese are desperately needed for struggling families who turn to HUM for help. Throw a few extra items in your grocery cart to add to our gifts. Thanks to Judy Hutchinson for monthly e-mail reminders of our first-Sunday-of-the-month collection day.

Countryside Lakes Assisted Living Facility
Residents celebrating May birthdays will be recognized on Wednesday, May18. Come spread a little birthday cheer with the New Hope group at noon.

Japan Crisis Offering
As noted in the pastor’s Reflections, we gave $870 to disaster relief last month following the earthquake and tsunami in Japan. This amount far exceeded the goal set by the Missions Committee. Thank you.

NEW HOPE 101
For Visitors, New and Current Members
Sunday, May 22, 5:00 PM
Led by Dr. Mulkey

LADIES BIBLE STUDY
Ladies, we are beginning a new book this month titled “Growing in Wisdom and Faith” based on the New Testament book of James. You are invited to join this discussion, prayer and fellowship group which meets twice monthly on Tuesday evenings at 7:00 PM. See Jeanne Mathieson for further details and to order a book.

MUSIC AND WORSHIP
One of the events that has become meaningful to me has been the time to hear instrumental music from 12:15-12:45 PM every Wednesday at the All Saints Lutheran Church of Port Orange. The musicians are local and it starts with the lighting of a candle and continues without applause or any interruption. Those who gather experience a time of healing through the medium of quite music. I am listing the musicians and those who host the event for May and June. This ministry event is sponsored by the Port Orange Ministerial Association.

May 4 Musicians: Rick Shaw/Susan Potkul, piano and flute. Host: Regina Cerny
May 11 Musician: Charlie King, organ. Host: Casey Baker
May 18 Musician: Casey Baker, piano. Host: Susan Acree
May 25 Musician: Vita Fortin, piano. Host: Dennis Bucher
June 1 Musician: Don Ray, organ/piano. Host: Regina Cerny
June 8 Musician: Judy Brown, piano. Host Casey Baker
June 15 Musician: Rusty Baker/Susie Acree, piano and violin. Host Susie Acree
June 22 Musician: Rick Shaw, piano. Host: Dennis Bucher
June 29 Musician: Barbara Kaufmann, organ. Host: Judy Brown
Dennis Bucher

UPCOMING CONCERT
Armand Melnbardis and Rob Rock
May 18, 7:00 – 7:30 PM in our sanctuary

PAINTING FUND DRIVE
Goal: $4,000
We are halfway to our goal for repair and painting of the New Hope buildings. Watch our progress on the thermometer poster on the bulletin board.

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL NEEDS
Leesa Holloway says, “We are collecting the following items for crafts. Please save any of the following you may have.”
• Plastic Frosting Containers
• Plastic Tubs of Powdered Drink Mix
• 4" Plain White Square Tiles
• Paper Towel Tubes

LADIES LUNCH
Tuesday, May 24, 11:45 AM
Dustin’s Barbeque, Clyde Morris
Please notify Linda Manners if you plan to attend.

BOOK EXCHANGE
For Mother’s Day month we recommend an oldie, but a goodie: Mothers Are Always Special by the late Celestine Sibley, former columnist in The Atlanta Constitution

WHAT’S COOKING?
Tilapia Fillets
Linda Manners submitted this recipe for
Savor the Flavors of New Hope, but it’s worth repeating.2/3 c Italian bread crumbs
¼ c Parmesan cheese
½ tsp. paprika
1 egg
½ c milk
1 lb. tilapia fillets
Smart Balance cooking oil
Mix bread crumbs, cheese and paprika together and set aside. Mix egg and milk together. Dip fish fillets in egg mixture and then in bread crumb mixture. Pan fry fish in a small amount of Smart Balance cooking oil on medium heat for about 5 minutes on each side.