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.
Tuesday, May 3, 2011
Wednesday, April 6, 2011
LENTEN AND HOLY WEEK EVENTS
April 3 Lord’s Supper
April 17 Palm Sunday -- Kids Connection to sing
April 19 Presentation of Parts 2 & 3 of Handel’s Messiah by the Choral Union of Stetson University at FBC, DeLand
April 21 Maundy Thursday service, 6:30 pm
April 22 Community wide Good Friday service, 12-3:00, Grace Episcopal Church, Port Orange
April 24 Easter Sunday
Maundy Thursday Worship Service
On April 21 at 6:30 we will celebrate Maundy Thursday. This will replace our normal Wednesday evening activities. It is the celebration of the night in the upper room on which Jesus washed the feet of the disciples and said, "I have set you an example that you should do as I have done for you." The name Maundy Thursday comes from the Latin word mandatum which means "command." Jesus also said to the disciples that night, "“A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another" (John 13:34). We will study and reenact the events of the upper room that night.
WITHOUT EASTER
Without Easter,
there would be no hope of heaven.
Without the hope of heaven,
there would be no repentance,
no personal transformation,
no attempt to follow biblical principles.
Without Easter,
the world would be in chaos
and darkness.
Jesus’ death and resurrection
means we can be reborn,
to live better, to do better,
to shine light into the shadows.
Hallelujah!
Happy, Happy Easter.
By Joanna Fuchs
www.poemsource.com
Japan Crisis Offering
Goal: $400
The Missions Committee has suggested that we collect a special offering this month to help in Japan. Our donations will be sent to the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship and channeled through its ministry partners. (The Fellowship does not have field personnel in Japan.) Stats as of last week:
• On March 11 a massive 8.9 magnitude earthquake struck Japan triggering a massive tsunami.
• 7.348 confirmed deaths, 10.947 people missing
• More than 500,000 in emergency shelters
• 2 million without electricity
• 1.5 million without access to clean water
Plan to give by March 17.
Halifax Urban Ministries
For months food pantry shelves at HUM have been sparsely filled. The current “Love Your Neighbor” drive has the goal of returning to giving family food sacks every month instead of every 60 days which began last November. Canned and dry packaged foods are needed.
Countryside Lakes ALF
Join Bill Batchelor and the New Hope gang in celebrating April birthdays at the assisted living facility on Wednesday, April 20 at noon.
PAINTING FUND DRIVE
Fred Griffith says, “Our church needs to be waterproofed by sealing it and then painting the two buildings SOON. We have noticed that the western exterior wall has shown signs of some minor warping of the wood due to the direct rays of the summer sun and some minor moisture penetration last year. So far it appears to be only minor correctible damage, however should it go on much longer we may have water coming through this western wall (which is the front of our sanctuary) and this would be very expensive to repair and replace – and then also repaint . The Building / Grounds Committee has recently completed some minor preventive measures, however we believe that we need to hire professionals this year to prevent further damage. We have received a professional painting quote to perform this rather large and extensive painting job. All prep work, cleaning, priming, sealing, caulking and painting is included. We are also considering a new paint color (subject to Church Council approval) that may help to complement our existing light gray roof color.
“Currently adequate money is not budgeted to perform this work. We need approximately an additional $3,000 to begin the work. The total estimate of $4000 covers everything for both the sanctuary and the A-frame.
“We need to act soon to prevent any additional damage to our sanctuary.”
LADIES BIBLE STUDY
Ladies Bible Study will meet April 5 and 19 at 7:00 PM in the sanctuary. On the 5th we will be studying chapter 10, “Embracing Strength.” Cindy Suprenant will be our leader and Dorothy Rollins will provide dessert.
In May we will begin studying a new book in the Bible Study Series, “A Woman After God’s Own Heart.” The title of the new book is Growing in Wisdom and Faith using scripture from the New Testament book of James.
Please see me to order a book.
Jeanne Mathieson
LADIES LUNCHEON
April 26, 11:45 AM
Cranes Roost
On the deck
Please let Linda Manners know if you plan to attend.
MUSIC AND WORSHIP
The Season of Lent
Following the Church Calendar of events, I am always impressed with the Season of Lent. It is the preparation that we make for the resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ. It includes the six Sundays prior to Easter Sunday and it also includes the week prior to the resurrection known as Holy Week. For me, this has always been a meaningful time in my life because of the music and specifically because of the events prior to Easter known as PALM SUNDAY, MAUNDY THURSDAY and GOOD FRIDAY. I have not always been a Baptist. I was raised in a church formerly known as the Evangelical and Reformed Church which merged with the Congregational Christian Church and is now known as the United Church of Christ. I tell you this to let you know that I have been exposed to other denominations beside Baptists including singing in a Reformed Jewish Synagogue on Friday nights while attending a Catholic University. Because my voice teacher at Loyola University was the choir director at the Trinity Episcopal Church in New Orleans, I was invited to sing there during my college years and I must admit that I gained a great respect for the way in which Episcopalians do worship. They sit to be instructed, they kneel to pray and they stand to sing praises to God. When I became a Baptist, I started listening to the words I was singing and the prayers I was praying. For me, it became more than ritual. It became meaningful. For years, I would sing the words from “The Seven Last Words of Christ” by Dubois or the three parts of MESSIAH by Handel and not really know what these words meant. When I entered the New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary I took courses related to music theory and harmony and counterpoint. But I also took theology courses and a hymnology course that has actually changed my life. I learned the background of the writing of hymns that we sing in church. Dr. Harry Eskew, the teacher of this course, has become a lifelong friend.
Dennis Bucher
NEW HOPE 101
An introduction to Baptists
and to New Hope Baptist Church led by Dr. Mulkey
Sunday, April 10, 5:00 PM
BUILDING AND GROUNDS CLEAN-UP DAY
All hands on deck this coming Saturday, April 9, to spruce up the property inside and out for spring. We anticipate many visitors for worship services this month.
Fred Griffith
Please, if you are placing posters, flyers or decorations in the church buildings, use masking tape, not Scotch tape which will lift off the paint when removed.
WHAT’S COOKING?
Mary Huber, former owner of a tea room, has submitted three soup recipes. We offer the first.
Lettuce Soup
1 large onion, chopped
¼ c margarine or butter
1 c milk
3 T flour
1 lb. Boston lettuce in large pieces
½ t lemon pepper
½ t salt
Saute onion in butter until transparent. Add milk and flour. Simmer until thickened. Drop lettuce leaves into boiling water. Cook until leaves are wilted (about 5 minutes). Drain leaves. Put into blender and puree leaves. Add puree to milk mixture. Salt and pepper to taste. Serve with garlic croutons.
CBF 20th ANNIVERSARY GENERAL ASSEMBLY
June 22-25
Tampa, Florida
The annual national assembly of the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship is meeting at our back door this year. We are hoping to have a representative group from New Hope to attend this time of fellowship and inspiration. This is a wonderful opportunity to hear some of our field personnel and learn more about our global mission work. Hotel space at the discounted rate is going fast. For more information, see Dr. Mulkey.
Since Florida is hosting this event, there is a need for 150 volunteers for registration, ushering, set-up and take down. If interested, contact the CBF Office at 863-682-6802.
FILM REVIEW
AMADEUS
This year is the 220th anniversary of the death of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. I may not be a musician but I certainly do appreciate the really great music of my favorite classical composer. The 1984 film "Amadeus" chronicles the most productive part of the short life of Mozart and his nemesis Antonio Salieri who was the court composer for the Emperor Joseph of Vienna during the 1700's. I viewed this one via Netflix which is a great and inexpensive way to see movies at home.
This film won about 40 awards worldwide including Best Picture and Best Actor for F. Murray Abraham as Salieri at the Academy Awards. But the reason I pulled this one out of the archives is the theme of jealousy and envy that destroys lives. These are emotions portrayed brilliantly and oftentimes comically by Abraham in his role as Salieri, the court composer who is jealous of Mozart's God given talent but also admires and adores him.
The film begins with an elderly Salieri in an insane asylum claiming to have been responsible for Mozart's death. The story of Mozart's brilliant life is told in flashbacks by Salieri who is somewhat remorseful for his hatred of Mozart. The interesting thing about Salieri though, is he is jealous of Mozart because he hears the voice of God in Mozart's music. He is jealous because he does not feel that God is speaking through his own compositions. Mozart was a child prodigy who wrote a concerto at age 4, a symphony at 7 and an opera at age 12. He was spoiled by his own brilliant father and paraded around Europe from the time he was 5 years old. His music was original, complicated, and like most geniuses he was ahead of his time. He unfortunately died at age 36 and was buried in a community grave. He was not as appreciated in his lifetime as he should have been.
Salieri, as an old man in a wheelchair looking back on his life, is gleeful and full of joy as he describes Mozart's slow death. He is like Satan who is jealous of Jesus. He admits he himself had only a mediocre talent (though in reality there is evidence to show that he was extremely successful and talented, just not in comparison to Mozart). Salieri asks of his confessor, "Why would God choose an obscene child to be His instrument?" At another point in his confession he says, "All I ever wanted was to sing to God. He gave me the longing and then made me mute."
I think a lot of us have felt a longing like this and certainly jealousy and envy of others. But as Salieri experienced only frustration and hatred which corrupted him and led to a pathetic outcome so we must look inward and ask our Lord to help us to not feel negative feelings toward those we think are just plain better than we are. Our Lord is the perfect parent and doesn't love any of us more than our siblings in Christ.
Salieri wanted to please God but didn't believe his music was pleasing enough. He thought he could hear God's voice in another person's music and so was driven to maniacal pleasure at another's misfortune. But he only ended up hurting himself by allowing the negative emotions of jealousy and envy to consume him. Far better to allow God to speak through whomever He will and for us to try to nurture them as our Father does to all of us. By the way, "Amadeus" in Latin means "lover of God."
Sandra Kleinschmidt
CHILDREN’S MINISTRY
YARD SALE A SUCCESS
Last month’s Yard Sale netted a total of $1175 for children’s and youth ministry. Thanks to all who donated items and worked during the sale. Left over items will be donated to three charities: HUM, Halifax Humane Society
and Haiti.
KIDS CONNECTION TO SING PALM SUNDAY
The children from Saturday morning Kids Connection will perform at the 11:00 o’clock worship service on Palm Sunday.
YOUTH NIGHT
Friday, April 8
7:00 – 10:00 PM
KIDS CONNECTION EASTER EGG HUNT
Saturday, April 23
Donations of plastic eggs and wrapped candies are welcomed.
KIDS KLUB
AWANA theme night, “April Showers” is April 13. Clubbers should bring an umbrella to decorate with Easter foam stickers to win extra points for the Point Store. Parents note: Umbrellas can be purchased at the Dollar Store for $1.00.
The AWANA Store will be open on Wednesday, April 13, for Clubbers to use their points.
April 3 Lord’s Supper
April 17 Palm Sunday -- Kids Connection to sing
April 19 Presentation of Parts 2 & 3 of Handel’s Messiah by the Choral Union of Stetson University at FBC, DeLand
April 21 Maundy Thursday service, 6:30 pm
April 22 Community wide Good Friday service, 12-3:00, Grace Episcopal Church, Port Orange
April 24 Easter Sunday
Maundy Thursday Worship Service
On April 21 at 6:30 we will celebrate Maundy Thursday. This will replace our normal Wednesday evening activities. It is the celebration of the night in the upper room on which Jesus washed the feet of the disciples and said, "I have set you an example that you should do as I have done for you." The name Maundy Thursday comes from the Latin word mandatum which means "command." Jesus also said to the disciples that night, "“A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another" (John 13:34). We will study and reenact the events of the upper room that night.
WITHOUT EASTER
Without Easter,
there would be no hope of heaven.
Without the hope of heaven,
there would be no repentance,
no personal transformation,
no attempt to follow biblical principles.
Without Easter,
the world would be in chaos
and darkness.
Jesus’ death and resurrection
means we can be reborn,
to live better, to do better,
to shine light into the shadows.
Hallelujah!
Happy, Happy Easter.
By Joanna Fuchs
www.poemsource.com
Japan Crisis Offering
Goal: $400
The Missions Committee has suggested that we collect a special offering this month to help in Japan. Our donations will be sent to the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship and channeled through its ministry partners. (The Fellowship does not have field personnel in Japan.) Stats as of last week:
• On March 11 a massive 8.9 magnitude earthquake struck Japan triggering a massive tsunami.
• 7.348 confirmed deaths, 10.947 people missing
• More than 500,000 in emergency shelters
• 2 million without electricity
• 1.5 million without access to clean water
Plan to give by March 17.
Halifax Urban Ministries
For months food pantry shelves at HUM have been sparsely filled. The current “Love Your Neighbor” drive has the goal of returning to giving family food sacks every month instead of every 60 days which began last November. Canned and dry packaged foods are needed.
Countryside Lakes ALF
Join Bill Batchelor and the New Hope gang in celebrating April birthdays at the assisted living facility on Wednesday, April 20 at noon.
PAINTING FUND DRIVE
Fred Griffith says, “Our church needs to be waterproofed by sealing it and then painting the two buildings SOON. We have noticed that the western exterior wall has shown signs of some minor warping of the wood due to the direct rays of the summer sun and some minor moisture penetration last year. So far it appears to be only minor correctible damage, however should it go on much longer we may have water coming through this western wall (which is the front of our sanctuary) and this would be very expensive to repair and replace – and then also repaint . The Building / Grounds Committee has recently completed some minor preventive measures, however we believe that we need to hire professionals this year to prevent further damage. We have received a professional painting quote to perform this rather large and extensive painting job. All prep work, cleaning, priming, sealing, caulking and painting is included. We are also considering a new paint color (subject to Church Council approval) that may help to complement our existing light gray roof color.
“Currently adequate money is not budgeted to perform this work. We need approximately an additional $3,000 to begin the work. The total estimate of $4000 covers everything for both the sanctuary and the A-frame.
“We need to act soon to prevent any additional damage to our sanctuary.”
LADIES BIBLE STUDY
Ladies Bible Study will meet April 5 and 19 at 7:00 PM in the sanctuary. On the 5th we will be studying chapter 10, “Embracing Strength.” Cindy Suprenant will be our leader and Dorothy Rollins will provide dessert.
In May we will begin studying a new book in the Bible Study Series, “A Woman After God’s Own Heart.” The title of the new book is Growing in Wisdom and Faith using scripture from the New Testament book of James.
Please see me to order a book.
Jeanne Mathieson
LADIES LUNCHEON
April 26, 11:45 AM
Cranes Roost
On the deck
Please let Linda Manners know if you plan to attend.
MUSIC AND WORSHIP
The Season of Lent
Following the Church Calendar of events, I am always impressed with the Season of Lent. It is the preparation that we make for the resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ. It includes the six Sundays prior to Easter Sunday and it also includes the week prior to the resurrection known as Holy Week. For me, this has always been a meaningful time in my life because of the music and specifically because of the events prior to Easter known as PALM SUNDAY, MAUNDY THURSDAY and GOOD FRIDAY. I have not always been a Baptist. I was raised in a church formerly known as the Evangelical and Reformed Church which merged with the Congregational Christian Church and is now known as the United Church of Christ. I tell you this to let you know that I have been exposed to other denominations beside Baptists including singing in a Reformed Jewish Synagogue on Friday nights while attending a Catholic University. Because my voice teacher at Loyola University was the choir director at the Trinity Episcopal Church in New Orleans, I was invited to sing there during my college years and I must admit that I gained a great respect for the way in which Episcopalians do worship. They sit to be instructed, they kneel to pray and they stand to sing praises to God. When I became a Baptist, I started listening to the words I was singing and the prayers I was praying. For me, it became more than ritual. It became meaningful. For years, I would sing the words from “The Seven Last Words of Christ” by Dubois or the three parts of MESSIAH by Handel and not really know what these words meant. When I entered the New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary I took courses related to music theory and harmony and counterpoint. But I also took theology courses and a hymnology course that has actually changed my life. I learned the background of the writing of hymns that we sing in church. Dr. Harry Eskew, the teacher of this course, has become a lifelong friend.
Dennis Bucher
NEW HOPE 101
An introduction to Baptists
and to New Hope Baptist Church led by Dr. Mulkey
Sunday, April 10, 5:00 PM
BUILDING AND GROUNDS CLEAN-UP DAY
All hands on deck this coming Saturday, April 9, to spruce up the property inside and out for spring. We anticipate many visitors for worship services this month.
Fred Griffith
Please, if you are placing posters, flyers or decorations in the church buildings, use masking tape, not Scotch tape which will lift off the paint when removed.
WHAT’S COOKING?
Mary Huber, former owner of a tea room, has submitted three soup recipes. We offer the first.
Lettuce Soup
1 large onion, chopped
¼ c margarine or butter
1 c milk
3 T flour
1 lb. Boston lettuce in large pieces
½ t lemon pepper
½ t salt
Saute onion in butter until transparent. Add milk and flour. Simmer until thickened. Drop lettuce leaves into boiling water. Cook until leaves are wilted (about 5 minutes). Drain leaves. Put into blender and puree leaves. Add puree to milk mixture. Salt and pepper to taste. Serve with garlic croutons.
CBF 20th ANNIVERSARY GENERAL ASSEMBLY
June 22-25
Tampa, Florida
The annual national assembly of the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship is meeting at our back door this year. We are hoping to have a representative group from New Hope to attend this time of fellowship and inspiration. This is a wonderful opportunity to hear some of our field personnel and learn more about our global mission work. Hotel space at the discounted rate is going fast. For more information, see Dr. Mulkey.
Since Florida is hosting this event, there is a need for 150 volunteers for registration, ushering, set-up and take down. If interested, contact the CBF Office at 863-682-6802.
FILM REVIEW
AMADEUS
This year is the 220th anniversary of the death of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. I may not be a musician but I certainly do appreciate the really great music of my favorite classical composer. The 1984 film "Amadeus" chronicles the most productive part of the short life of Mozart and his nemesis Antonio Salieri who was the court composer for the Emperor Joseph of Vienna during the 1700's. I viewed this one via Netflix which is a great and inexpensive way to see movies at home.
This film won about 40 awards worldwide including Best Picture and Best Actor for F. Murray Abraham as Salieri at the Academy Awards. But the reason I pulled this one out of the archives is the theme of jealousy and envy that destroys lives. These are emotions portrayed brilliantly and oftentimes comically by Abraham in his role as Salieri, the court composer who is jealous of Mozart's God given talent but also admires and adores him.
The film begins with an elderly Salieri in an insane asylum claiming to have been responsible for Mozart's death. The story of Mozart's brilliant life is told in flashbacks by Salieri who is somewhat remorseful for his hatred of Mozart. The interesting thing about Salieri though, is he is jealous of Mozart because he hears the voice of God in Mozart's music. He is jealous because he does not feel that God is speaking through his own compositions. Mozart was a child prodigy who wrote a concerto at age 4, a symphony at 7 and an opera at age 12. He was spoiled by his own brilliant father and paraded around Europe from the time he was 5 years old. His music was original, complicated, and like most geniuses he was ahead of his time. He unfortunately died at age 36 and was buried in a community grave. He was not as appreciated in his lifetime as he should have been.
Salieri, as an old man in a wheelchair looking back on his life, is gleeful and full of joy as he describes Mozart's slow death. He is like Satan who is jealous of Jesus. He admits he himself had only a mediocre talent (though in reality there is evidence to show that he was extremely successful and talented, just not in comparison to Mozart). Salieri asks of his confessor, "Why would God choose an obscene child to be His instrument?" At another point in his confession he says, "All I ever wanted was to sing to God. He gave me the longing and then made me mute."
I think a lot of us have felt a longing like this and certainly jealousy and envy of others. But as Salieri experienced only frustration and hatred which corrupted him and led to a pathetic outcome so we must look inward and ask our Lord to help us to not feel negative feelings toward those we think are just plain better than we are. Our Lord is the perfect parent and doesn't love any of us more than our siblings in Christ.
Salieri wanted to please God but didn't believe his music was pleasing enough. He thought he could hear God's voice in another person's music and so was driven to maniacal pleasure at another's misfortune. But he only ended up hurting himself by allowing the negative emotions of jealousy and envy to consume him. Far better to allow God to speak through whomever He will and for us to try to nurture them as our Father does to all of us. By the way, "Amadeus" in Latin means "lover of God."
Sandra Kleinschmidt
CHILDREN’S MINISTRY
YARD SALE A SUCCESS
Last month’s Yard Sale netted a total of $1175 for children’s and youth ministry. Thanks to all who donated items and worked during the sale. Left over items will be donated to three charities: HUM, Halifax Humane Society
and Haiti.
KIDS CONNECTION TO SING PALM SUNDAY
The children from Saturday morning Kids Connection will perform at the 11:00 o’clock worship service on Palm Sunday.
YOUTH NIGHT
Friday, April 8
7:00 – 10:00 PM
KIDS CONNECTION EASTER EGG HUNT
Saturday, April 23
Donations of plastic eggs and wrapped candies are welcomed.
KIDS KLUB
AWANA theme night, “April Showers” is April 13. Clubbers should bring an umbrella to decorate with Easter foam stickers to win extra points for the Point Store. Parents note: Umbrellas can be purchased at the Dollar Store for $1.00.
The AWANA Store will be open on Wednesday, April 13, for Clubbers to use their points.
Tuesday, March 8, 2011
LENTEN SEASON BEGINS THIS WEEK
Lent, a time of preparation for the death of Christ and His resurrection on Easter Sunday begins Wednesday, March 9 and continues for 40 days to Saturday, April 23. Special daily Lenten devotionals may be found online at
www.journeytothecross.org.
CHURCH YARD SALE
To Benefit Youth & Children’s Ministry
March 25 & 26
Donations of your new and used items are appreciated for the upcoming Spring Yard Sale. Please have the donations to the church by Monday, March 20. If you would like to help with the sale, either with sorting and pricing beforehand or working on one of the above dates, please contact Cheryl Secunda at 386-689-6977 (cell phone).
SAVOR THE FLAVORS,
GOING. . . GOING. . .
A word to the wise: Savor the Flavors, New Hope’s cookbook, will be placed in the Spring Yard Sale. If you want an additional copy before they are gone, see Wanda Buchanan immediately. Cost: $10.00.
NEW HOPE 101
March 20, 5:00 PM
Want to know more about Baptists and New Hope church? This session led by Dr. Mulkey is for you. Sign up today for the session next Sunday. A sandwich supper will be provided.
Lent, a time of preparation for the death of Christ and His resurrection on Easter Sunday begins Wednesday, March 9 and continues for 40 days to Saturday, April 23. Special daily Lenten devotionals may be found online at
www.journeytothecross.org.
CHURCH YARD SALE
To Benefit Youth & Children’s Ministry
March 25 & 26
Donations of your new and used items are appreciated for the upcoming Spring Yard Sale. Please have the donations to the church by Monday, March 20. If you would like to help with the sale, either with sorting and pricing beforehand or working on one of the above dates, please contact Cheryl Secunda at 386-689-6977 (cell phone).
SAVOR THE FLAVORS,
GOING. . . GOING. . .
A word to the wise: Savor the Flavors, New Hope’s cookbook, will be placed in the Spring Yard Sale. If you want an additional copy before they are gone, see Wanda Buchanan immediately. Cost: $10.00.
NEW HOPE 101
March 20, 5:00 PM
Want to know more about Baptists and New Hope church? This session led by Dr. Mulkey is for you. Sign up today for the session next Sunday. A sandwich supper will be provided.
LADIES LUNCH
Twenty women of the church met at Mariachi Restaurant for lunch in February. If you are not part of this group, you are missing the opportunity to get to better know your sisters in Christ. We meet monthly on the fourth Tuesday with restaurant locations announced in the Sunday bulletin. Reserve this day on your calendar. Also, please let Linda Manners know if you plan to attend.
LADIES BIBLE STUDY
1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 7:00 PM
Meet in the sanctuary
Twenty women of the church met at Mariachi Restaurant for lunch in February. If you are not part of this group, you are missing the opportunity to get to better know your sisters in Christ. We meet monthly on the fourth Tuesday with restaurant locations announced in the Sunday bulletin. Reserve this day on your calendar. Also, please let Linda Manners know if you plan to attend.
LADIES BIBLE STUDY
1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 7:00 PM
Meet in the sanctuary
MISSIONS
International Women’s Day.
March 8 is International Women’s Day. Join in an ecumenical prayer time by praying for issues affecting women worldwide—AIDS, human trafficking, maternal health, refugee needs and abuse.
Halifax Urban Ministries.
Thank you for your faithfulness in donating non-perishable items for the food pantry of HUM. There is a need currently for paper products and baby food items.
Countryside Lakes Assisted Living Facility.
March 16 is our next scheduled day to visit birthday celebrants at the Countryside ALF. Bring your smile and hugs. Meet in the lobby at noon.
March 8 is International Women’s Day. Join in an ecumenical prayer time by praying for issues affecting women worldwide—AIDS, human trafficking, maternal health, refugee needs and abuse.
Halifax Urban Ministries.
Thank you for your faithfulness in donating non-perishable items for the food pantry of HUM. There is a need currently for paper products and baby food items.
Countryside Lakes Assisted Living Facility.
March 16 is our next scheduled day to visit birthday celebrants at the Countryside ALF. Bring your smile and hugs. Meet in the lobby at noon.
MOVIE REVIEW
The King's Speech
Fear is probably the emotion most dreaded by people. There are many reasons we are afraid. It can motivate you to escape danger, or avoid that which is unpleasant. It can also in its worst form completely immobilize you, leaving you helpless and incompetent. It is especially unfortunate if the person experiencing this kind of phobia is the future King of England.
In "The King's Speech" starring Colin Firth, Geoffrey Rush and Helena Bonham Carter, the true story of King George VI is told. We are all familiar with the present day Queen Elizabeth II but until this film most of us probably did not realize that her father had a debilitating disability. He could not speak without incredible difficulty. He stammered whenever he tried to speak and it was embarrassing and difficult to watch.
Colin Firth is the Duke of York, second in line to the throne of England in 1939 when his country is on the brink of war with Germany and Hitler is threatening to conquer Europe. His loving wife is played by Helena Bonham Carter. He becomes King after his father George V dies and his older brother David abdicates the throne for American divorcee Wallis Simpson, "the woman he loves". His brother David is actually a portrait of selfishness and cowardice, the opposite of George.
After trying many speech therapists and many unsuccessful attempts at a cure, he is introduced to a most unconventional speech therapist Lionel Logue played by Geoffrey Rush. He is an uncertified therapist (formerly an actor) and a distinctly common man. They have conflicts with issues of trust and prejudice. Logue is played with the witty comic quirkiness that is Rush at his best. He has an instinct for his vocation and a deep desire to help others.
Logue believes the problem is rooted in childhood trauma that is ultimately the source of the Kings anger and self loathing. The patient must discover the trauma that gave birth to the fear that has caused the speech defect. George is incredibly brave though, and perseveres with great self discipline to overcome his problem. Rush's dry wit and some really sharp writing make this film a pleasure to watch. There is some profanity tied to one of his exercises to loosen up his pent up anguish but it is not gratuitous, it is actually quite funny.
As King George must give his first important speech declaring war with Germany (which has invaded Poland), you can see the dread in every inch of his face. He is required to speak publicly to his country over the new 20th century invention "radio" to be heard simultaneously by his entire country and much of the world. He is terrified of hearing his own voice and you can feel his dread in the pit of your own stomach. You can also feel the empathy and compassion his friend has for him as he stands by his side quietly coaching him and giving him courage.
The real strength of this film is wonderfully subtle performances, beautifully telling the truth of real love. Love that sticks to duty and to people no matter how difficult or unlikely a successful outcome may seem. King George VI had many enemies including Adolf Hitler but his greatest enemy was his own self doubt. His greatest blessing however, was having people in his life who loved him in spite of his shortcomings and believed in him when he could not believe in himself. We are reminded that perfect love casts out fear. Sandra Kleinschmidt
The King's Speech
Fear is probably the emotion most dreaded by people. There are many reasons we are afraid. It can motivate you to escape danger, or avoid that which is unpleasant. It can also in its worst form completely immobilize you, leaving you helpless and incompetent. It is especially unfortunate if the person experiencing this kind of phobia is the future King of England.
In "The King's Speech" starring Colin Firth, Geoffrey Rush and Helena Bonham Carter, the true story of King George VI is told. We are all familiar with the present day Queen Elizabeth II but until this film most of us probably did not realize that her father had a debilitating disability. He could not speak without incredible difficulty. He stammered whenever he tried to speak and it was embarrassing and difficult to watch.
Colin Firth is the Duke of York, second in line to the throne of England in 1939 when his country is on the brink of war with Germany and Hitler is threatening to conquer Europe. His loving wife is played by Helena Bonham Carter. He becomes King after his father George V dies and his older brother David abdicates the throne for American divorcee Wallis Simpson, "the woman he loves". His brother David is actually a portrait of selfishness and cowardice, the opposite of George.
After trying many speech therapists and many unsuccessful attempts at a cure, he is introduced to a most unconventional speech therapist Lionel Logue played by Geoffrey Rush. He is an uncertified therapist (formerly an actor) and a distinctly common man. They have conflicts with issues of trust and prejudice. Logue is played with the witty comic quirkiness that is Rush at his best. He has an instinct for his vocation and a deep desire to help others.
Logue believes the problem is rooted in childhood trauma that is ultimately the source of the Kings anger and self loathing. The patient must discover the trauma that gave birth to the fear that has caused the speech defect. George is incredibly brave though, and perseveres with great self discipline to overcome his problem. Rush's dry wit and some really sharp writing make this film a pleasure to watch. There is some profanity tied to one of his exercises to loosen up his pent up anguish but it is not gratuitous, it is actually quite funny.
As King George must give his first important speech declaring war with Germany (which has invaded Poland), you can see the dread in every inch of his face. He is required to speak publicly to his country over the new 20th century invention "radio" to be heard simultaneously by his entire country and much of the world. He is terrified of hearing his own voice and you can feel his dread in the pit of your own stomach. You can also feel the empathy and compassion his friend has for him as he stands by his side quietly coaching him and giving him courage.
The real strength of this film is wonderfully subtle performances, beautifully telling the truth of real love. Love that sticks to duty and to people no matter how difficult or unlikely a successful outcome may seem. King George VI had many enemies including Adolf Hitler but his greatest enemy was his own self doubt. His greatest blessing however, was having people in his life who loved him in spite of his shortcomings and believed in him when he could not believe in himself. We are reminded that perfect love casts out fear. Sandra Kleinschmidt
MUSIC AND WORSHIP
RICHARD WAGNER (1813 – 1833)
For the past several months we have been study-
ing The Spiritual Lives of Great Composers, a marvelous book by Patrick Kavanaugh, in an effort to show how many of the composers were men of faith. Today we concentrate on Richard Wagner and his Ring of the Nibelung. Anyone who is acquainted with Richard Wagner’s life and work may wonder why he is present in a book about spiritual life. Wasn’t he known for his self-centeredness, for pursuing outrageous love affairs, for befriending the philosopher Nietzsche, the self-styled “anti-christ” and Christian-hater? Wasn’t Wagner later idolized by Hitler as a prophet of the Third Reich?
As a boy, the brilliant Wagner showed an affinity for literature, culture and different languages, but never for music. Not until he reached his teens – after being inspired by Weber and Beethoven – did young Wagner study music. Then, as he did everything in his life, he rushed in with reckless abandon. He rushed into marriage as well, proposing to an actress named Minna Planer just after he began his musical career at age 20. Wagner and his wife made one another miserable through three decades of dire poverty. Yet through it all Wagner kept on producing musical masterpieces – works that would go unheard and unappreciated for many years. Once the Vienna Court Opera agreed to produce Wagner’s new work Tristan and Isolde each singer struggled to learn the difficult music, and then struggled to get through the confusing rehearsals. No one had ever seen such bizarre music, such complexity, such gibberish. Before Wagner could witness the composition’s premiere, the opera’s frustrated director finally shelved the work as unplayable, after giving it a full seventy-seven rehearsals.
A crucial turning point came in 1864 when one of Wagner’s few great admirers, Ludwig II, ascended the throne in Bavaria and became Wagner’s “super-patron.” The new king magnanimously paid all of Wagner’s debts and gave the composer a generous salary. Now Wagner’s wildest dreams could become reality. The compositions he created mark the birth of an entirely new genre of musical form, which he called the “musical drama.” Chief among his accomplishments is the monumental Ring of the Nibelung and the mammoth Bayreuth theater built to stage it.
After his first wife died, he ignited a roaring scandal by wooing the brilliant Cosima Von Bulow, wife of the noted conductor and devotee of Wagner’s music. The VonBulow’s marriage was annulled conveniently, and Wagner married Cosima, which did result in a happy marriage. The composer continued to produce extraordinary works, both in music and in literature, until his death at the age of 69.
Christian themes emerge clearly in some of Wagner’s music dramas, such as Tannhauser, Lohengren, and his last great work, Parzival, which has been called his “most Christian of works.” Was he a Christian? The contradictory life of this great composer has bewildered musicologists for decades and continues to do so. Dennis Bucher
For the past several months we have been study-
ing The Spiritual Lives of Great Composers, a marvelous book by Patrick Kavanaugh, in an effort to show how many of the composers were men of faith. Today we concentrate on Richard Wagner and his Ring of the Nibelung. Anyone who is acquainted with Richard Wagner’s life and work may wonder why he is present in a book about spiritual life. Wasn’t he known for his self-centeredness, for pursuing outrageous love affairs, for befriending the philosopher Nietzsche, the self-styled “anti-christ” and Christian-hater? Wasn’t Wagner later idolized by Hitler as a prophet of the Third Reich?
As a boy, the brilliant Wagner showed an affinity for literature, culture and different languages, but never for music. Not until he reached his teens – after being inspired by Weber and Beethoven – did young Wagner study music. Then, as he did everything in his life, he rushed in with reckless abandon. He rushed into marriage as well, proposing to an actress named Minna Planer just after he began his musical career at age 20. Wagner and his wife made one another miserable through three decades of dire poverty. Yet through it all Wagner kept on producing musical masterpieces – works that would go unheard and unappreciated for many years. Once the Vienna Court Opera agreed to produce Wagner’s new work Tristan and Isolde each singer struggled to learn the difficult music, and then struggled to get through the confusing rehearsals. No one had ever seen such bizarre music, such complexity, such gibberish. Before Wagner could witness the composition’s premiere, the opera’s frustrated director finally shelved the work as unplayable, after giving it a full seventy-seven rehearsals.
A crucial turning point came in 1864 when one of Wagner’s few great admirers, Ludwig II, ascended the throne in Bavaria and became Wagner’s “super-patron.” The new king magnanimously paid all of Wagner’s debts and gave the composer a generous salary. Now Wagner’s wildest dreams could become reality. The compositions he created mark the birth of an entirely new genre of musical form, which he called the “musical drama.” Chief among his accomplishments is the monumental Ring of the Nibelung and the mammoth Bayreuth theater built to stage it.
After his first wife died, he ignited a roaring scandal by wooing the brilliant Cosima Von Bulow, wife of the noted conductor and devotee of Wagner’s music. The VonBulow’s marriage was annulled conveniently, and Wagner married Cosima, which did result in a happy marriage. The composer continued to produce extraordinary works, both in music and in literature, until his death at the age of 69.
Christian themes emerge clearly in some of Wagner’s music dramas, such as Tannhauser, Lohengren, and his last great work, Parzival, which has been called his “most Christian of works.” Was he a Christian? The contradictory life of this great composer has bewildered musicologists for decades and continues to do so. Dennis Bucher
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