TURKEY “WITH ALL THE TRIMMINGS”
Annual Thanksgiving Dinner
with the Church Family
Sunday, November 20, 5:30 PM
Please bring a veggie, salad or dessert.
The turkey will be cooked by Erma Dreas.
Copies of recipes to share would be appreciated.

WELCOME, MARY ELLEN
Mary Ellen Galloway joined the New Hope staff as accompanist on October 23. She has served for many years at First Baptist Church, DeLand, as an accompanist and as Director of Contemporary Worship. She has also accompanied the children’s choirs at Stetson University. Mary Ellen will be compensated at the same level as Armand Melnbardis.

Mary Ellen and her husband Edge are the parents of Alexandra, a freshman at the University of Florida, and Nick who has taken a new job in Palo Alto, California. Mary Ellen is lead RN working in the offices of oncologists Salassie and Sharma.

SERMONS IN NOVEMBER
Nov. 6 One Huge Family Reunion, I Thess. 4:13-16
Nov. 13 Shane Gaster, Guest preacher
Nov. 20 Enough for Everybody
Acts 4:32-37, Psalm 24:1-2, Deuteronomy 8:11-18
Nov. 27 Any Hope for Sin-Infected People Like Us?
Isaiah 64:1-9

MEN’S MONTHLY BREAKFAST
Saturday, November 19, 8:00 AM
Twenty men attended the first Men’s Breakfast spear-headed by Deacon Dalton Kirk in October. Plan now to join the fellowship this month.

LADIES LUNCH
Note Holiday Schedule Changes
Linda Manners has announced there will be no Ladies Luncheon in November due to Thanksgiving and that the December lunch will be moved up from the regular 4th Tuesday. The Annual Christmas Lunch, with a small gift exchange, will be Thursday, December 15. Once again Linda has reserved the VIP room at Vince Carter’s restaurant.

NEW HOPE 101
Led by Dr. Mulkey
Sunday, November 27, 4:00 PM

MUSIC AND WORSHIP
November Events to Remember
► On Sunday, November 20 New Hope’s Annual Thanksgiving Dinner will be held at 5:30 PM. Everyone is invited to bring a covered side dish or dessert.

► On Tuesday Nov. 22 at 7 PM the Choral Union of Stetson University will present three major works: GLORIA by Antonio Vivaldi, MAGNIFICAT by Vivaldi and MAGNIFICAT by Halsey Stevens. I have sung in this chorus for the past several years and under the leadership of some wonderful directors. At the present time, Dr. Milburn Price is leading the Choral Union and I am enjoying singing under his leadership.
“Antonio Vivaldi (1678-1741) was heir to a brilliant Venetian musical tradition, one that spanned the lives of Willaert, the Gabrielis, Monteverdi, Lotti and Galuppi. Northern musicians such as Shutz came to Venice to study, and others such as Handel sought their musical fortune in the city of lagoons. Indeed, Vivaldi and Handel may have met there since Vivaldi’s career in Venetian music was in place when Handel visited the city in 1707-08 and 1710. Vivaldi’s reputation as a composer was spreading throughout Italy and abroad. Happily, by 1712 his music had traveled as far north as the court of Weimer where a young German musician began studying the new Italian style by copying the music and rearranging it. And thus triadic melodies, tonal clarity, and textural transparency were adopted into the personal style of J. S. Bach.” (From the Preface to Antonio Vivaldi’s Gloria in D by David Crawford, Chairman, Musicology Department, University of Michigan.)

►Community-wide Thanksgiving Service at the First United Methodist Church, Dunlawton Avenue, Port Orange, Wednesday, November 23. Note: There will be no Wednesday activities (dinner, prayer service, children’s and youth activities) on November 23.
► Sunday, November 27 is the first Sunday in Advent.

►Crane Lakes residents, thank you for inviting me to sing at a Ladies Luncheon at Crane Lakes on Saturday, November 19.
Dennis Bucher

Healing Music
All Saints Lutheran Church, Dunlawton Avenue
Wednesdays 12:15-12:45
Nov. 9 Dan Weimer, Organ
Nov. 16 Marian & Ted Stedman, piano/clarinet
Nov. 23 Susan Acree, Darrell Acree, Luci Karwowski, violin/guitar/bass
Nov. 30 Casey Baker, piano

MISSIONS
Halifax Urban Ministries
HUM is observing its 30th year as a non-profit ministry serving needy families, homeless persons and now the STAR Family Center. Services have increased with the family food packages, for which New Hope’s donations are used, up from 10,136 in 2004 to 16,759 in 2010. Of particular need right now are diapers, baby food and formula. Toiletries, canned goods and staple food items are always welcome.

Women of the church will be making cookies next month for approximately 100 to 125 homeless guests at HUM who receive potato chips, crackers, coffee etc. for their morning breakfast. This may very well be the only holiday celebration they have. Date to be announced. If you would like to bake a couple dozen cookies for this ministry, please see me.
Judy Hutchinson

Shoebox Christmas Gift Deadline
Samaritan’s Purse shoebox gifts must be filled and brought to the church by November 20. Remember, no liquids (perfumes, snow globes, etc.) or toys such as guns and only wrapped hard candies. If you would like to make a donation for a plush toy or other children’s gift to be delivered by Samaritan’s Purse, rather than purchasing items to fill a shoebox, see me. Catalog items are modestly priced.

If you prefer to fill a shoebox for a local child, not paying shipping and handling charges for a Samaritan’s Purse box, that is an option this year also.
Olivia McDougald

Countryside Lakes Assisted Living
Visiting with November birthday celebrants at the ALF will be Wednesday, November 16 at noon.
Bill Batchelor

FILM REVIEW
Courageous
A man at a gas station suddenly gets carjacked. He jumps into the driver's window and gets dragged along as he tries to stop the thief. After the car wrecks it is revealed he has a young child in the back and it was his son he was trying to save not his car. In this opening scene the theme of the film is revealed. The important role fathers play in their children's lives.

This is a faith based film about police officers and the relationships they have with each other and their families. It is very realistically portrayed. Some are Christians that have a lot of maturing to do. It is a poignant drama filled with a lot of police action and a lot of tears but also a good dose of humor.

The main character is Adam who is a father who lives with his family but is absent emotionally. He provides for them and loves them but is too preoccupied with himself and his work to give his children the time they so desperately need from him. After tragedy strikes, he searches for God and answers. He is fraught with guilt over the things he didn't do as a father.

In seeking counseling from his pastor he is inspired to create a resolution which he puts in writing to make a commitment to be a better father. He resolves to become the father that God intended for him to be. His spiritual awakening inspires his friends as he begins living his faith.

Even though it sounds very serious and it is, there are also a lot of heartwarming and truly funny scenes. There is humorous camaraderie between the men and realistic action scenes of police officers at work. There are truths that all parents face. We shouldn't just provide for our children. We should walk beside them and represent Christ on earth to them. We shouldn't just preach to them but teach them by example to be people of faith, integrity, service and humility. Of course above all to be people who love.
Sandra Kleinschmidt
One Liner
God loves everyone, but probably prefers “fruits of the spirit” over religious nuts.

OLD AND NEW BUSINESS
• The Treasurer’s Quarterly Report noted that the increase in receipts can be attributed to funds received from the estate of a deceased church member. The current mortgage loan balance is $62,000. We are slightly under budget for year to date.
• The Personnel Committee has drafted a Church Personnel Manual and added Boyd Frank to the committee.
• The Building and Grounds Committee has plans to repair and paint the A-frame and has already painted the building set aside for Scout use.
• The Benevolence Committee reports 12 requests for aid during the summer quarter. New Hope assisted with utility bills, rent, a motel room for a stranded family and food.

BIBLE BUZZ
Can you identify the Bible book where the following thanksgiving verses are found?

1. Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his love endures forever.
2. I will praise God’s name in song and glorify him with thanksgiving.
3. Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.
4. Unto thee, O God, do we give thanks.
5. So then, just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to live in him, rooted and built up in him, strengthened in the faith as you were taught, and overflowing with thankfulness.
6. Oh, give thanks to the LORD, for He is good! For His mercy endures forever.
7. The Lord is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in Him, and I am helped. My heart leaps for joy and I will give thanks to Him in song
8. Everything God created is good, and to be received with thanks.
9. He that is of a merry heart hath a continual feast.

WHAT’S COOKING?
Need a new side dish for the holidays? This may please your palate.
Scalloped Vegetable Casserole
Makes 8-10 servings
6 cups broccoli florets
6 cups cauliflower florets
2 cups sliced carrots
½ cup butter
1 cup chopped onion
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/3 cup all purpose flour
1½ cups milk
1 cup sour cream
1 8-oz. package shredded Italian 6 cheese blend,
divided
1½ teaspoon ground black pepper
½ cup crushed round buttery crackers

1) In a large Dutch oven combine broccoli, cauliflower and carrots; add water to cover. Bring to a boil over medium heat; reduce heat and simmer for 8 minutes. Drain well. Return vegetables to Dutch oven.
2) Preheat oven to 350º. Spray a 3 quart baking dish with cooking spray.
3) Melt butter in a large saucepan. Add onion and garlic; cook, stirring frequently, for 5 minutes. Add flour and cook, stirring for 2 minutes. Gradually whisk in milk. Cook for 3 minutes until thick and bubbly. Add sour cream, 1½ cups cream cheese, salt and pepper.
Add cheese mixture to vegetables, stir gently. Spoon mixture into prepared baking dish.
Top casserole with crushed crackers and remaining ½ cup cheese. Bake for 30-40 minutes.

LOVE OFFERING FOR THE STAFF
Love offering envelopes have been placed in Sunday bulletins for holiday cash gifts to be presented at our Thanksgiving dinner. This will allow us to express our appreciation and gratitude to the paid church staff. Note checks will not be processed through the church bank account. Cash gifts will be accepted through November 16.

MAKE A THANKSGIVING WREATH
Or a Thankful Tree
1. Cut leaf shapes from various colors of construction paper.
2. Have friends and family write what they are grateful for on leaves.
3. Attach leaves to a foam or cardboard ring or poster board tree shape.

2012 COMMITMENT CARDS COMING
Commitment Cards to make your pledge to support the work God is giving us to do will be collected on November 20 & 27. Prayerfully consider what you can commit for 2012.

BOOK EXCHANGE
If you borrowed either of the following books and they are just sitting on your bookshelf, please return them to the Book Exchange. We have a request for Stand by Me and The Woman I Was Born to Be.

CBF MISSIONS OFFERING
Plan now to include a Missions Offering in your Christmas giving. Special envelopes will be available next month. Your gift supports both global and state missions personnel.

Answers to Bible Buzz
1. Psalm 107:1
2. Psalm 69:30
3. I Thessalonians 5:18
4. Psalm 75:1
5. Colossians 2:6-7
6. I Chronicles 16:34
7. Psalm 28:7
8. I Timothy 4:4
9. Proverbs
Do you have a favorite thanksgiving verse?

What are two blessings in your personal life?