BUILDING FUND

Our Building Fund Campaign begins today, May 6. Our Goal: $60,000 for a modular classroom building. You will be receiving a letter and a flyer giving some perspective on the building. Building Fund envelopes will be provided so that you may give monthly or as often as you can for one year. There will be images of the new building in the sanctuary and the A-frame along with a graphic depicting the fund as it grows. Attendance at New Hope, both for Bible study and worship, is increasing. We rejoice in what God is doing. The proposed new building will be an opportunity to expand our Bible teaching possibilities.

NEW HYMNALS ON THE WAY To date $2000 has been given in memory of Lou Herouart for the purchase of new hymnals titled Celebrating Grace. If you would like to donate a hymnal in honor or in memory of Lou or someone else, the cost is $15. Please mark your check and attach a note with the names of those you are honoring.

NEW HOPE 101 If you are a new member, regular visitor or current member of New Hope who has not participated in New Hope 101, the next opportunity to do so will be May 20, 4:00 PM. This time of discovering what Baptists believe and learning about New Hope Church is led by Dr. Mulkey. A light sandwich meal is provided.

SERMONS IN MAY May 6 Always and Everywhere, Christ is With Us, Acts 1:1-12 May 13 Our Work at New Hope and Our Faith, Ephesians 5:21; 6:5-9 May 20 Why We Place a High Value on Teaching the Faith, Deuteronomy 6:1-12 May 27 Knowing God, 1 John 3:1-3

MOTHER’S DAY TEA Saturday, May 12, 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Time is growing short to sign up to attend the First Annual New Hope Mother’s Day tea. The purpose and focus of this event is strengthening our connections as members of the Family of Christ and the Family of New Hope Baptist Church. However, attendance is not limited to New Hope members. Feel free to invite any women you know who might enjoy this event. We already have 10 ladies who have offered to hostess a table. That means we have seating for 80 ladies! So invite your family, friends, and neighbors. And be sure to let us know they are coming. Each hostess will decorate her table in a theme of her choice. She will invite a few people to join her “family” at her table, but we will have plenty of seating for anyone who comes alone without a specific table assignment. She will be “adopted” by one of the “families.” In addition to delicious food, the afternoon will include musical entertainment, singing, a “fashion show,” table games, door prizes, and the introduction of “prayer angels” and “secret sisters.” We will also talk about the possibility of a women’s ministry and what might be included in that. You may still sign up to come to the tea today, May 6, and Wednesday evening, May 9. Many have offered to bring goodies for refreshments, but you are welcome to sign up for that too. So put Saturday, May 12, at 2:00 p.m. on your calendar, and don’t be late. You don’t want to miss a minute of the fun. Donna Walker

Missions New Hope’s visitation day at Countryside Lakes ALF is Wednesday, May 16. Join Bill Batchelor and the group in the lobby at noon.

MUSIC AND WORSHIP List Making My nurse daughter, Donna Lynn, gave me a book recently that I am finding helpful. It is called LIST YOUR SELF by Ilene Segalove and Paul Velick. It is a book about making lists and it addresses Yourself, Daily Life, Business, Change, Culture, Men and Women, Greater Truths, Health, Growing Up and Suddenly. It is actually a workbook and is intended to be filled out. Here are a few examples of the list making in this book: List your “Sunday” rituals. List all the smells that make you scream. List the best gifts you’ve ever been given. List the ways you make it through a tough business day. Perhaps you have other lists that you make on a daily basis like a grocery list or a list of favorite songs or books. I would like to ask you to help me select your favorite hymns or anthems we sing at New Hope. I would also like you to help me in selecting a musical event that we have not had here. One of the most recent suggestions is a GOSPEL SING similar to the Gaither Homecoming concerts. It could be on a Sunday night and it could include both choir members and those church members who just sing in the shower. With the recent purchase of new hymnals, this would be an excellent time for a hymn festival in which hymns from throughout the ages could be sung in a single service. Please let me hear from you. Dennis Bucher

CHILDREN’S MUSIC MINISTRY Betcha Didn’t Know . . . what happens at the Wednesday evening music time. Carrie Sue Frank says, “The Children's Music Program meets Wednesday evenings from 6:15 to 6:45 in the A-frame. The program includes Bible stories, action songs, playing musical instruments, melody bells, and the Autoharp. We use DVD's, CD's, and instruments to enhance the learning experience.” Thank you, Carrie Sue, for the gift of your time and talent with the children of our congregation.

STEPPING STONES ON THE JOURNEY I awoke at 4:00 a.m. one morning recently when the moon was full. As I stood looking out at the bright moonlight, I thought how--at my very best--my life will never be more than a pale reflection of yours, Jesus. You shine like the sun at high noon; I may give off a feeble glow that doesn’t dispel the darkness much at all. But even when the sky is dark, the moon gives evidence that the sun does exist and will appear in due time and do all the amazing things it does to sustain life. In the same way, my pale glow may give someone lost in the darkness enough hope to make it until you, Jesus, shine into his life and do all the amazing things You do to save and sustain our lives. I need to be careful to keep my life clean by the choices I make so that I can reflect Your light to others. That is my prayer today, Lord. Amen. A Fellow Traveler

MEN’S BREAKFAST May 19, 8:00 AM At the April Breakfast we decided to have a brief devotional at the tables, followed by some yard work. Come prepared with your hats, sunscreen and worker spirit.

BOOK EXCHANGE New on the bookcase this week is A Grief Observed by C. S. Lewis and an older book Up From Grief, by Kreis & Pattie. Two chapters in the latter may be especially helpful: “How to Help a Friend in Grief” and “How to Help Yourself.”

 LADIES LUNCH It's that time of year again, time for barbeque. Join us at Dustin’s Bar B Q on Tuesday, May 22nd at 11:45 am. Location is Dunlawton & Clyde Morris. Linda Manners

WHAT’S COOKING? Mini Turkey Meat Loaves Submitted by Donna Walker 1 lb ground turkey 1 egg 2 T minced garlic 3 T Dijon mustard ¼ cup plum or apricot jam ¼ cup Panko bread crumbs Ground pepper to taste Mix ingredients thoroughly. Mixture should be soft and a bit wet. Form into four small loaves and place in greased baking dish. Spray tops lightly with olive oil. Bake at 350⁰ for 45 minutes. Top with salsa if desired.

POTPOURRI • Five women have volunteered to cross stitch Chrismons (Christian symbols) for our Christmas tree this year. If you do cross stitch, we need you. Please see Wanda Buchanan for a pattern and instructions. • The Scrapbooking group is growing. Come visit or join the group this month on Thursday, May 10th & 24th, 6:30 to 9:00 pm in the choir room • New floral arrangements on the Communion table and piano in the last two months were created by new member Carol Holcomb. Thank you, Carol. • Last chance to sign up for New Hope tee shirts and polo- type shirts. Stop by the bulletin board today.


CHILDREN’S MINISTRY WORKSHOP Lydia Mulkey will be leading a Workshop for all children’s workers and anyone interested in learning about Godly Play on June 16 & 17. She sends this invitation: “Come and play! Jesus calls us not only to welcome children, but to become like them. This means that instead of viewing children as empty vessels that need to be filled, Jesus is calling us to create safe environments in which children can explore and express their experiences of God. Godly Play is an approach to religious education that does just that. Come and learn more about children's spirituality, improve your storytelling skills, and discover how Godly Play can work here at New Hope Baptist Church. Because Godly Play is as effective a spiritual practice for adults as it is for children, you are sure to leave feeling inspired and refreshed.” A Sign up Sheet will be passed around so that we can prepare enough material for participants.

VBS 2012 OPERATION OVERBOARD: Dare to Go Deep with God Children will dive in and discover God’s underwater universe! As they journey miles below the water’s surface, the kids plunge into Bible stories of people with deep faith and learn to trust a God whose love is bigger than the sea. Participants will learn to “go deep” into God’s Word for their lives, exploring the meaning and application of Bible stories about people who exhibited deep faith. Volunteers are needed to teach, shepherd, sing, play, make crafts, cook and serve our VBS children. Won't you consider joining in the fun? There will be an informational and planning meeting on Sunday, May 20 at 2 pm. Please make plans to attend and learn what you can do to help during the week of June 25 - 28. Leesa Holloway

ARE YOU DOWNSIZING OR REDECORATING? Halifax Urban Ministries will be opening the Day Center at the Star Center facility for adults soon. They are in need of used furniture (couches, chairs and end tables), lamps and pictures to furnish the building. If you have any gently used items which can be donated, HUM will pick up. See Judy Hutchinson for more details. HUM also has a need for men’s clothing, all sizes. Items may be left in the blue plastic container in the back hallway.

 2ND GRADERS PERSPECTIVE ON MOMS What ingredients are mothers made of? God makes mothers out of clouds and angel hair and everything nice in the world and one dab of mean. Why did God give you your mother and not some other mom? 1. We’re related. 2. God knew she likes me a lot more than other people’s moms like me.