Farewell, Armand
October 16, 2011 is Armand Melnbardis’ last Sunday with us. He has served our church as the Instrumentalist for the past fifteen years with dedication, devotion and durability. Perhaps when Lois Cox called Stetson University to ask if they had a young music student who could come and play the piano for our worship services, no one had any idea it would be of such a benefit to our church to have this talented musician play not only the piano for us but also the violin. After all, this young man from Latvia who was on a full time music scholarship with his violin would come with his remarkable talent and personality and endear himself to the people of New Hope Baptist Church.
He has given himself to New Hope these past fifteen
years and even though we knew when he came that he had always been destined for greatness, he gave himself unselfishly to our needs. The time has come for us to allow Armand the opportunity to further his career as a promising professional musician. He will be moving to Los Angeles, CA after he gives us his Farewell Concert on October 16 at 5:00 PM. In many ways he is going on faith and so, as a church we want to give back to Armand a love gift that will help him in his quest. I will be singing “The Impossible Dream” at his Farewell with the prayer that he will be successful and his dream will be possible. After all, we are reminded in Scripture that all things are possible with God. I have enjoyed my association with you, Armand, for the past ten years and I am praying that God will continue to bless you abundantly as you leave.
Dennis Bucher
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Armand Melnbardis (whose last name means “black beard” and is virtually unpronounceable to the American ears) started teaching the violin to very young students in Ormond Beach in 1996. He encouraged his students, soothing their feelings and reassuring them with an
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earnest, pleasant voice. He had learned, at a very young age, what real pressure is.
As a native of Latvia, he screamed about practicing, cried often as he struggled to learn the intricacies of an instrument that had defeated some of the best would-be musicians for more than 300 years. He was placed in a school that specialized in turning out musicians. In the Soviet Union, schools were designed to provide an in-depth training to any child who showed potential in a particular field. Once a student entered this school, there was only one way out: The Red Army! That is where dropouts ended up. He was trapped in Latvia with only his violin between him and nothing! Studying his violin was his only option. So, he practiced, he learned, and he played as though his life depended on it, because it did!
For you, I wish God speed and his blessings on you forever more.
Lois Cox
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Armand, I have been truly blessed by knowing you and listening to your "one of a kind" wonderful music for the last 10 ½ years. You are so gifted and only you could make every hymn come to life. Love your fancy "fiddling," too.
I could not begin to put in words how much I will miss you at that piano every Sunday and Wednesday night, but I am trying hard not to be selfish because I do want the BEST for you. L.A. will be a better place with you there.
May God bless you and guide you always. Thank you for the special "Elvis inserts." Keep in touch with your family here at New Hope. We Love You.
Dorothy Rollins
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One of the many fond memories I have of Armand has to do with football, of all things! George and I invited him over to watch a Super Bowl game at our home. He was a little hesitant and his response was "I don't know 'eeeenything about fewtball'!" I assured him that we would get him through the American experience. When he arrived, we explained the background of the game and some very basic rules of it. I told him not to worry too much about the game, just enjoy the commercials and the halftime show. He did pretty good until halftime and it was definitely a memorable one - it was the Janet Jackson debacle! What a way to introduce a legendary American sporting event to a Latvian musician!
Armand has been a wonderful friend and encourager of my participation in the music program at New Hope. His departure is bittersweet - I will miss him but am so happy that he is seeking new places to use and showcase his extraordinary musical talents. I wish him only the very best. I hope that one day when he makes it big, I will be able to say, "Armand used to play for me to sing!" Who knows, we may see Armand on a Super Bowl halftime show!
Leesa Holloway
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Armand, I have enjoyed your beautiful music and can’t imagine our Sunday services without you. You have a God-given talent and I know there are bigger and better things waiting in your future.
My prayer for you is that you have many great experiences in California and use your talents in Christ’s name. Always remember us at New Hope. Please return often for you will be greatly missed.
Nell Vandiver
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I am overwhelmed by the news that Armand is leaving. He was such an inspiration to me while I was at New Hope. His musical interpretations always touched my heart. He had such ease as he played for us. Each Sunday he faithfully gave us music for our souls. He was also a gifted concert artist. Even the most difficult pieces were show cases for his “extreme” talent.
Whether at church, at home or on the concert stage, he was always “Armand.” He had the feel of a musician with people as well as music.
I shall always be grateful for his “special concert” on June 14, 2006. My wife, Gloria, lay dying in ICU at the hospital in St. Augustine. That day was our 54th wedding anniversary. Armand came to the hospital and played a concert for her in the ICU ward. Not only did Gloria and I appreciate his concert, but also the nurses.
Armand, you have a special place in my heart. God bless you!
Doran McCarty
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Having been a snowbird until this year, I'm taking the liberty of speaking for many and hopefully all our winter visitors to New Hope Baptist Church. For us Armand and his music has been and is a blessing and a large portion of the worship that we share each Sunday morning and Wednesday evening. As several of us sing in the choir, we also share choir practice as an extra time to hear and sing and experience the great talent that Armand has as an accompanist, a pianist, and a violinist.
We are saddened by the announcement of Armand’s
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departure but we wish him the very best as he transfers his
talents to the LA area. Our love, prayers, and hopes for the future go with him along with God's love and grace.
Armand, many thanks for your time with us at New Hope.
Bill Walker
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Armand is a great person and very talented at the keyboard and violin. My strongest memory of him is when Armand would tag along with my family to Monterey Grill about once or twice a month after church. It was pretty fun having him with us because he would humor us a lot and also prove us wrong about the every day life in the music business. Armand would always tell us about his upcoming gig and tell us about the fascinating bloopers behind the curtain!
I have always admired the music he makes on the piano. I have been playing keyboard for about a year now and I wish I could play as great as he does! It's great that he shares that talent with us at church. So, as he leaves us, he will soon share his talents with the whole world!
Armand, I truly admire you and you are definitely a role model to me. Toren Ford-Jones
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Having graduated from a university and a seminary with great music schools, I confess to being a bit of a snob when it comes to church musicians. I hope for the best, but am prepared to be disappointed. I could not have dreamed Armand! Thank you for helping my soul soar in worship with your artistry, Armand. You say it is practice not talent, but we all know you are God-gifted.
One of my favorite memories goes back to one of the first worship services my family attended at New Hope. Armand later said he forgot what he was playing and slipped into something that sounded suspiciously like a Frank Sinatra song to me.
Elaine Hardy
UPCOMING PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE(
For Those Needing One Last Fix)
Oct. 4, 7:00 PM, Wine Bank, Ormond Beach
Oct. 7, 7:00 PM, Angell & Phelps, Daytona Beach
Oct. 8, 8:00 PM, Dish, Ormond Beach
Oct. 13, 7:00 PM, Plantation Wine & Sprits
Oct. 16, 5:00 PM, Farewell Concert, New Hope
MISSIONS
Horn of Africa Famine Offering
On Sunday, September 25, New Hope members gave $584 to World Vision International for people who are suffering from the drought that is devastating the Horn of Africa. Thanks to grants, every dollar can multiply up to five times. One hundred dollars can potentially provide 1,700 meals. For some children and elderly, this may be the only meal they get in a day.
Halifax Urban Ministries
Food donations will be collected this month on the second Sunday since Communion is being postponed. Judy Hutchinson says, “In addition to canned and staple food items, diapers and baby food are needed.”
Countryside Lakes Assisted Living
Visitation at the ALF is Wednesday, October 19, at noon.
Shoebox Christmas Gifts
Get a jump now on finding items for shoebox Christmas gifts. This year the Missions Committee offers two choices, either Samaritan’s Purse which ships around the world or a local gift. You may choose to pack a box for a boy or girl with small toys, school items or toiletries. No liquids or toy guns are accepted and only individually wrapped hard candies, please. The collection date for Samaritan’s Purse is November 14-21. A $7 check for shipping and handling is required for those boxes.
Used Hearing Aids Needed
Wanda Ashworth-Valencia has requested help on behalf of the Open Door Health Clinic at Open House Ministries in Homestead. Dr. Nilda Soto, the clinic's physician, has asked for donations of hearing aids. She has several patients who need, but who cannot afford, hearing aids. The clinic has a volunteer audiologist who can adjust donated hearing aids. There will be a box at the rear of the sanctuary for your donations during the month of October.
NEW HOPE 101
Sunday, October 9, 5:00 PM
Want to know more about basic Christian beliefs, the history of Baptists and the mission of New Hope? The pastor will be teaching New Hope 101 next Sunday. A light sandwich meal is provided.
LADIES LUNCH
Tuesday, October 25, 11:45 AM
Hidden Treasure Restaurant
On the water at US-1 and Rose Bay
MUSIC AND WORSHIP
The CenturyMen Fall Tour Schedule
Friday, Oct. 7 Travel Day to Nashville, TN & rehearsal at
First Baptist Church, Nashville
Saturday, Oct. 8 All day rehearsal
Sunday, Oct. 9 Morning Worship at Hermitage Hills
5:30 PM Banquet & Evening Concert, FBC, Nashville, TN
Monday, Oct. 10 Brunch & travel to Tellico Village, TN
Covered dish at 4:30 with concerts at 6:00 & 8:00
Tuesday, Oct. 11 Travel to FBC, Bowling Green KY, concert at 7 PM
Wednesday, Oct. 12 7:30 AM Concert at Lifeway Chapel
1:00 PM Travel to Huntsville, AL
7:00 PM Concert at FBC, Huntsville, AL
Thursday, Oct. 13 Travel home
I will be back to lead our morning worship service on Sunday, October 16. That afternoon Armand Melnbardis will treat us to a Farewell Concert of violin and piano music. He has asked me to have a part in that concert and I will be singing several favorite solos. Armand has been not only an outstanding and talented musician but also a loyal and dear friend. We wish him well as he goes. He will certainly be missed.
Dennis Bucher
Music for Healing
Wednesdays, 12:15, All Saints Lutheran Church
Oct. 5 Musician: Don Roy, Organ/piano
Oct. 14 Musician: Vita Fortin, piano
Oct. 19Musicians: Rusty Baker & Susan Acree, piano & violin
Oct. 26 Musician: Wanda Ross, piano. Host: Dennis Bucher
SERMONS IN OCTOBER
Oct. 2 God’s Purpose for Parents and Children, Proverbs 13:24 & Ephesians 6:1-3
Oct. 9 To Find Joy, Philippians 4:1-9
Oct. 16 People Are Talking About You, 1Thessa-lonians 1:1-7
Oct. 23 To Please God, Not People, 1Thessalonians 2:1-8
Oct. 30 God at Work in You Believers, 1Thessalonians 2:9-13
DENOMINATIONAL NEWS
Daniel Vestal, CBF's national executive coordinator, announced last week that he will retire in June 2012 following the General Assembly in Ft. Worth, Texas.
WHAT’S COOKING?
Pat Dugan’s Nutty Colelslaw
By request, but also in Savor the Flavors, p. 26.
Dressing: ½ c. sugar
1 c. oil
½ c. balsamic vinegar
2 dry seasoning packets from Ramen soup mix
Salad:1 bag coleslaw
1 bag red cabbage (smaller than coleslaw bag)
2 pkg. Ramen soup mix noodles (beef)
½ c. scallions, chopped
1 c. sunflower seeds
1 c. sliced almonds
Mix dressing ingredients well with mixer or blender. Refrigerate overnight. Mix salad ingredients close to serving time. Add dressing at the last minute to keep crunchy.
BIBLE BUZZ
Harvest time is just around the corner. Can you answer these food/nature-related questions?
1. What two types of fruit did the spies sent by Moses bring back from the land of Canaan?
2. Complete this sentence from Proverbs. “He who tends a fig tree _________________________.”
3. From what tree were Adam and Eve not supposed to eat?
4. Who is the first recorded man to have planted a vineyard (and then got drunk on the wine he made)?
5. Isaiah the prophet healed Hezekiah’s boil by applying a poultice made of what?
6. In the book of Revelation what were the leaves of the tree of life used for?
7. According to John the Baptist, what would happen to every tree that did not produce good fruit?
8. Complete this sentence from Micah, “In the last days men shall beat their swords into plowshares and their spears into pruning hooks, and every man shall sit ____________________________.”
9. Proverbs tells us that a word fitly spoken is as ______________________________________.
10. God told the Israelites that if they disobeyed him, they would be so full of fear they would flee at the sound of ________________________________.
GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP
A new Grief Support Group, led by the pastor, will meet Tuesdays from 1:00-2:30 PM for eleven weeks. The group uses the book Understanding your Grief. Please invite any friends or neighbors who are dealing with loss. The group is open to the community.
CUB SCOUT PACK HAS OPENINGS
Fred Griffin notes that a number of Cub Scouts have moved on to Boy Scouts and there are openings in the pack which meets at New Hope on Thursdays. If you have child, grandchild or neighbor in grades 1-5 who may be interested, see Fred.
Answers to Bible Buzz
1. grapes, figs 6. healing of the nations
2. eat its fruit 7. it would be cut down
3. tree of the knowledge of 8. under his vine and fig
good and evil tree
4. Noah 9. apples of gold
5. figs 10. a windblown leaf
Wednesday, October 5, 2011
Tuesday, September 6, 2011
LADIES LUNCH
Tuesday, September 27, 11:45 AM
Leanh’s Chinese Restaurant
Nova Road, just north of Big Tree Road
Please let Linda Manners know your plan to attend
by the Sunday prior.
MUSIC AND WORSHIP
We are happy to have Lydia Mulkey as our guest soloist on Sunday, September 4 at the 11:00 AM worship service. She will be singing during the observance of the Lord’s Supper.
A Community Choir is being organized by the Port Orange Ministerial Association and directed by Constance Poitier, Ormond Middle School Choir Director. The choir will sing for a special 9-11 service at 6:00 PM at the Port Orange City Center Amphitheater. There will be two rehearsals: September 6 and 8 at 7 PM at the All Saints Lutheran Church, Port Orange, Florida. The music will include “This Little Light of Mine,’ “Bind Us Together” and a special arrangement of “America the Beautiful.” The soloist will be Harry Burney.
Dennis Bucher
Music for Healing
September 7 Musician: Vita Fortin, piano
September 14 Musician: Rick Shaw, piano
September 21 Musician: Judy Brown, piano
September 29 Musician: Casey Baker, piano
Host: Dennis Bucher
NEW HOPE 101
An introduction to Baptists and New Hope Baptist Church, taught by Dr. Mulkey, will be offered on Sunday afternoon September 18, 5 – 7:30 PM. This is especially for new members, visitors and any current members who wish to support new members.
LADIES BIBLE STUDY
First & Third Tuesdays
7:00 PM in the Sanctuary
BOOK EXCHANGE
We have a waiting list for the following books:
Heaven is for Real; Stand by Me; and The Woman I was Born to Be. Thanks for returning books promptly when you finish reading so that we may get them back in circulation.
NOTE TO NEW MEMBERS
New members, there are a few copies of New Hope’s cookbook, A Taste of New Hope, published in 2009 still available. These sold for $10. It’s a good way to know New Hope’s good cooks, but the books also make nice gifts.
FILM REVIEW
The setting is the early 1960's in Jackson, Mississippi. It is one of the most segregated, dangerous places for blacks (using the terminology of the film) to live among the most terribly prejudiced white people one could imagine. Educated black people are being murdered. People of color who are trying to get educated are being denied that opportunity. It is here that a heroic recent college graduate named Skeeter decides to write an article which ultimately blossoms into a book about the unfair way that wealthy families treat the people they hire to be "the help". She begins by interviewing Abilene, her best friend’s maid, then Minnie and eventually a host of others.
This film portrays the wealthy female socialites who employed poor black women in the early 60's in Mississippi not only as maids but nannies, cooks and governesses for their children. The white women show almost no love or concern for their own children and leave them to be raised by their maids. This seemed unbelievable to me. Then they deny the same women who are loving and taking care of their children's every need the right to even use the bathroom in their home. They treat their help like animals and yet they are the women who are tending to the most intimate details of their children's lives.
This is a film primarily about women, and their interactions with one another. It is about the wealthy white women who humiliated the unfortunate black women who needed the work to support their families. It is mostly about the terrified yet courageous maids who raised their employer's children while they had to neglect their own children just to make a living. It is about the younger generation (Skeeter) who in interviewing the help and wanting to publish their stories knows she is not prejudiced like her parent's generation and is brave enough to risk everything to try to enact change. God bless young people and their courage.
"The Help" to me had a somewhat predictable outcome. The unbelievably mean white women get a little of what they deserve. Unfortunately the black women do not. I thought the movie a bit longer than necessary. But the tenacity and love “the help" were capable of just goes to show what people will endure and still manage to survive with God's help. The main character Abilene, after being fired and forced to abandon her employer's little girl says to herself "Lord, it's really hard to love your enemies". And it really is hard to love your enemies. It would take a supernatural, incredibly loving God to allow us to love our enemies. Wouldn't it? Sandy Kleinschmidt
Missions
Halifax Urban Ministries
Recent news reports stated that 1/3 of Central Florida children are in families which sometimes go hungry. Your donations of canned goods and staple food items help to meet the growing need here in Port Orange and Daytona Beach. Thank you for your continued giving.
Countryside Lakes ALF
New Hope members will greet residents and celebrate birthdays at the Assisted Living facility on Wednesday, September 21. Our Wednesday night kids made birthday cards in August which will be delivered this month by the group led by Bill Batchelor.
Famine in the Horn of Africa
The Love Class, taught by Dr. Mulkey, has recently discussed this crisis and has suggested a special offering to be collected on September 18. Review the following facts of this crisis as you consider giving.
•Thirteen million are in need of emergency assistance, including as many as 35% of children.
•There are at least 3 million people in southern Somalia and parts of Kenya that cannot yet be reached due to ethnic conflict.
•Sixty percent of cattle have died in the drought.
What you can do
•Think of something that you could do without this week, then donate the savings.
•Spread the word via social networks and email.
•Pray for children and families affected by this severe drought and the resulting food crisis.
The Good News: New Hope Baptist Church will give to World Vision, a Christian humanitarian organization dedicated to working with children, families, and their communities worldwide to reach their full potential by tackling the causes of poverty and injustice.
•Thanks to government grants, every dollar donated to World Vision can multiply up to 5 times.
•World Vision not only provides emergency food, they also provide seeds, supplies and training to establish sustainable food sources.
* * *
9/11 OBSERVANCE
September 11, 6:00 PM
Port Orange City Center
Observing the 10th anniversary of the events of 9-11-2001
Missions
Disaster Relief
Tommy Deal of Florida CBF writes, “We put out a plea for donations to help those forgotten in The Bahamas whom Hurricane Irene attacked first. Immediate needs were for ready-to-eat food, water, tarps and nails. Thanks to six churches who collected and delivered these items to Orlando: College Park Baptist, FBC Cocoa, FBC DeLand, Canvas Church, PIB Deltona, and New Hope Port Orange. Many others are giving cash to help with the cost of delivering these items. To ALL: THANK YOU!
“This was truly a ‘cooperative’ effort of many! Dave Ward from Miami was our pilot-extraordinaire! Bob Showalter of Showalter Flight Services in Orlando and all of his staff and crew were such a blessing to help us load the plane and gave a discount on the fuel. The plane's owner from Miami, a very generous Christian man, loaned the use of the plane. Christian Service Center for Central Florida loaned their truck to get the items to the Orlando Executive Airport. We delivered the items on YOUR behalf to Acklins on Tuesday, August 30. Also, cooperating were the churches of CBF of The Bahamas.
“The second half of our trip down was to have an assessment of needs and how we can suggest YOU can continue to help them recover. We are still working on those plans, but it appears the greatest need is on Abaco, at Pastor McIntosh's church. As we get more details together, we will put the call out, but basically, once supplies can be secured, there will be a need for construction/repair volunteers. Please be ready to go. If you would be interested in knowing what the need is and perhaps volunteer when the time comes, please let me know.”
SEPTEMBER SERMONS
Sept. 4 “The Huge Debt of Love You Owe Each Other,” Romans 13:8-14
Sept. 11 “Taking Care of Your Own Life before God,” Romans 14:1-12
Sept. 18 “Life Versus Even More Life! I Can’t Lose” Philippians 1:21-30
Sept. 25 “Think of Yourselves This Way,” Philippians 2:1-13
Tuesday, September 27, 11:45 AM
Leanh’s Chinese Restaurant
Nova Road, just north of Big Tree Road
Please let Linda Manners know your plan to attend
by the Sunday prior.
MUSIC AND WORSHIP
We are happy to have Lydia Mulkey as our guest soloist on Sunday, September 4 at the 11:00 AM worship service. She will be singing during the observance of the Lord’s Supper.
A Community Choir is being organized by the Port Orange Ministerial Association and directed by Constance Poitier, Ormond Middle School Choir Director. The choir will sing for a special 9-11 service at 6:00 PM at the Port Orange City Center Amphitheater. There will be two rehearsals: September 6 and 8 at 7 PM at the All Saints Lutheran Church, Port Orange, Florida. The music will include “This Little Light of Mine,’ “Bind Us Together” and a special arrangement of “America the Beautiful.” The soloist will be Harry Burney.
Dennis Bucher
Music for Healing
September 7 Musician: Vita Fortin, piano
September 14 Musician: Rick Shaw, piano
September 21 Musician: Judy Brown, piano
September 29 Musician: Casey Baker, piano
Host: Dennis Bucher
NEW HOPE 101
An introduction to Baptists and New Hope Baptist Church, taught by Dr. Mulkey, will be offered on Sunday afternoon September 18, 5 – 7:30 PM. This is especially for new members, visitors and any current members who wish to support new members.
LADIES BIBLE STUDY
First & Third Tuesdays
7:00 PM in the Sanctuary
BOOK EXCHANGE
We have a waiting list for the following books:
Heaven is for Real; Stand by Me; and The Woman I was Born to Be. Thanks for returning books promptly when you finish reading so that we may get them back in circulation.
NOTE TO NEW MEMBERS
New members, there are a few copies of New Hope’s cookbook, A Taste of New Hope, published in 2009 still available. These sold for $10. It’s a good way to know New Hope’s good cooks, but the books also make nice gifts.
FILM REVIEW
The setting is the early 1960's in Jackson, Mississippi. It is one of the most segregated, dangerous places for blacks (using the terminology of the film) to live among the most terribly prejudiced white people one could imagine. Educated black people are being murdered. People of color who are trying to get educated are being denied that opportunity. It is here that a heroic recent college graduate named Skeeter decides to write an article which ultimately blossoms into a book about the unfair way that wealthy families treat the people they hire to be "the help". She begins by interviewing Abilene, her best friend’s maid, then Minnie and eventually a host of others.
This film portrays the wealthy female socialites who employed poor black women in the early 60's in Mississippi not only as maids but nannies, cooks and governesses for their children. The white women show almost no love or concern for their own children and leave them to be raised by their maids. This seemed unbelievable to me. Then they deny the same women who are loving and taking care of their children's every need the right to even use the bathroom in their home. They treat their help like animals and yet they are the women who are tending to the most intimate details of their children's lives.
This is a film primarily about women, and their interactions with one another. It is about the wealthy white women who humiliated the unfortunate black women who needed the work to support their families. It is mostly about the terrified yet courageous maids who raised their employer's children while they had to neglect their own children just to make a living. It is about the younger generation (Skeeter) who in interviewing the help and wanting to publish their stories knows she is not prejudiced like her parent's generation and is brave enough to risk everything to try to enact change. God bless young people and their courage.
"The Help" to me had a somewhat predictable outcome. The unbelievably mean white women get a little of what they deserve. Unfortunately the black women do not. I thought the movie a bit longer than necessary. But the tenacity and love “the help" were capable of just goes to show what people will endure and still manage to survive with God's help. The main character Abilene, after being fired and forced to abandon her employer's little girl says to herself "Lord, it's really hard to love your enemies". And it really is hard to love your enemies. It would take a supernatural, incredibly loving God to allow us to love our enemies. Wouldn't it? Sandy Kleinschmidt
Missions
Halifax Urban Ministries
Recent news reports stated that 1/3 of Central Florida children are in families which sometimes go hungry. Your donations of canned goods and staple food items help to meet the growing need here in Port Orange and Daytona Beach. Thank you for your continued giving.
Countryside Lakes ALF
New Hope members will greet residents and celebrate birthdays at the Assisted Living facility on Wednesday, September 21. Our Wednesday night kids made birthday cards in August which will be delivered this month by the group led by Bill Batchelor.
Famine in the Horn of Africa
The Love Class, taught by Dr. Mulkey, has recently discussed this crisis and has suggested a special offering to be collected on September 18. Review the following facts of this crisis as you consider giving.
•Thirteen million are in need of emergency assistance, including as many as 35% of children.
•There are at least 3 million people in southern Somalia and parts of Kenya that cannot yet be reached due to ethnic conflict.
•Sixty percent of cattle have died in the drought.
What you can do
•Think of something that you could do without this week, then donate the savings.
•Spread the word via social networks and email.
•Pray for children and families affected by this severe drought and the resulting food crisis.
The Good News: New Hope Baptist Church will give to World Vision, a Christian humanitarian organization dedicated to working with children, families, and their communities worldwide to reach their full potential by tackling the causes of poverty and injustice.
•Thanks to government grants, every dollar donated to World Vision can multiply up to 5 times.
•World Vision not only provides emergency food, they also provide seeds, supplies and training to establish sustainable food sources.
* * *
9/11 OBSERVANCE
September 11, 6:00 PM
Port Orange City Center
Observing the 10th anniversary of the events of 9-11-2001
Missions
Disaster Relief
Tommy Deal of Florida CBF writes, “We put out a plea for donations to help those forgotten in The Bahamas whom Hurricane Irene attacked first. Immediate needs were for ready-to-eat food, water, tarps and nails. Thanks to six churches who collected and delivered these items to Orlando: College Park Baptist, FBC Cocoa, FBC DeLand, Canvas Church, PIB Deltona, and New Hope Port Orange. Many others are giving cash to help with the cost of delivering these items. To ALL: THANK YOU!
“This was truly a ‘cooperative’ effort of many! Dave Ward from Miami was our pilot-extraordinaire! Bob Showalter of Showalter Flight Services in Orlando and all of his staff and crew were such a blessing to help us load the plane and gave a discount on the fuel. The plane's owner from Miami, a very generous Christian man, loaned the use of the plane. Christian Service Center for Central Florida loaned their truck to get the items to the Orlando Executive Airport. We delivered the items on YOUR behalf to Acklins on Tuesday, August 30. Also, cooperating were the churches of CBF of The Bahamas.
“The second half of our trip down was to have an assessment of needs and how we can suggest YOU can continue to help them recover. We are still working on those plans, but it appears the greatest need is on Abaco, at Pastor McIntosh's church. As we get more details together, we will put the call out, but basically, once supplies can be secured, there will be a need for construction/repair volunteers. Please be ready to go. If you would be interested in knowing what the need is and perhaps volunteer when the time comes, please let me know.”
SEPTEMBER SERMONS
Sept. 4 “The Huge Debt of Love You Owe Each Other,” Romans 13:8-14
Sept. 11 “Taking Care of Your Own Life before God,” Romans 14:1-12
Sept. 18 “Life Versus Even More Life! I Can’t Lose” Philippians 1:21-30
Sept. 25 “Think of Yourselves This Way,” Philippians 2:1-13
Bible Buzz
In recognition of Labor Day, can you match these occupations with Bible characters? Some numbers have multiple answers.
1. tentmaker
2. carpenter
3. shepherd
4. tax collector
5. fisherman
6. hunter
7. queen
8. doctor
9. farmer
10. king
11. saleswoman
12. dressmaker
CHILDREN’S & YOUTH MINISTRY
The Wednesday night children and youth activities are in full swing with the start of a new school year. Carrie Sue Frank leads the children in a music time and Trae Ford-Jones and Fleda Mulkey are the missions leaders. Leesa Holloway is leading the youth.
Youth Beach BlastSaturday, September 10, 1-4 PM
Meet at the church by 12:30.
Games, prizes, sandcastle contest
Drinks and snacks provided
WHAT’S COOKING?
Mexican Chicken Penne
Submitted by Leesa Holloway
8 oz penne pasta
2 cups cubed cooked chicken
1 jar (15 oz) salsa con queso dip
½ cup milk
¼ tsp salt
1 can (15 oz) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 large tomato, chopped
3 green onions, sliced
¼ cup shredded cheddar cheese
Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in large bowl, combine the chicken, dip, milk, and salt.
Drain pasta; add to chicken mixture and toss to coat. Top with black beans, tomato, onions and cheese. Yield: 6
NINE ELEVEN
The morning opened peacefully,
an ordinary day.
but, all that changed
before our very eyes
in one swift terrorizing moment.
Can it be?
Am I dreaming
in living color?
Watching towers crumble,
people screaming,
people weeping
people running
for shelter from the blast.
Hearts pounding from fear,
lost in a cloud of thickened smoke.
They must keep running, following the crowd
to escape it's fury.
America! the home of the Brave.
America! the land of the Free.
How did this happen
To you and to me?
Lois Herouart
GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP
A new Grief Support Group, led by Dr. Mulkey, will begin on Tuesday, September 27. This group, which will meet from 1-2:30 PM, is open to members and anyone from the community. If you have a neighbor or friend dealing with loss, please let them know about this group.
HOLY HUMOR
A Sunday School teacher began her lesson with a question, "Boys and girls, what do we know about God?"
A hand shot up in the air. "He is an artist!" said the kindergarten boy. "Really? How do you know?" the teacher asked. "You know - Our Father, who does art in Heaven... "
Answers to Bible Quiz
1. Paul 7. Esther; Queen of Sheba
2. Joseph 8. Luke
3. David 9. Noah; Cain
4. Levi 10. Saul; David; Solomon
5. Peter, James & John 11. Lydia
6. Nimrod 12. Dorcas
1. tentmaker
2. carpenter
3. shepherd
4. tax collector
5. fisherman
6. hunter
7. queen
8. doctor
9. farmer
10. king
11. saleswoman
12. dressmaker
CHILDREN’S & YOUTH MINISTRY
The Wednesday night children and youth activities are in full swing with the start of a new school year. Carrie Sue Frank leads the children in a music time and Trae Ford-Jones and Fleda Mulkey are the missions leaders. Leesa Holloway is leading the youth.
Youth Beach BlastSaturday, September 10, 1-4 PM
Meet at the church by 12:30.
Games, prizes, sandcastle contest
Drinks and snacks provided
WHAT’S COOKING?
Mexican Chicken Penne
Submitted by Leesa Holloway
8 oz penne pasta
2 cups cubed cooked chicken
1 jar (15 oz) salsa con queso dip
½ cup milk
¼ tsp salt
1 can (15 oz) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 large tomato, chopped
3 green onions, sliced
¼ cup shredded cheddar cheese
Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in large bowl, combine the chicken, dip, milk, and salt.
Drain pasta; add to chicken mixture and toss to coat. Top with black beans, tomato, onions and cheese. Yield: 6
NINE ELEVEN
The morning opened peacefully,
an ordinary day.
but, all that changed
before our very eyes
in one swift terrorizing moment.
Can it be?
Am I dreaming
in living color?
Watching towers crumble,
people screaming,
people weeping
people running
for shelter from the blast.
Hearts pounding from fear,
lost in a cloud of thickened smoke.
They must keep running, following the crowd
to escape it's fury.
America! the home of the Brave.
America! the land of the Free.
How did this happen
To you and to me?
Lois Herouart
GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP
A new Grief Support Group, led by Dr. Mulkey, will begin on Tuesday, September 27. This group, which will meet from 1-2:30 PM, is open to members and anyone from the community. If you have a neighbor or friend dealing with loss, please let them know about this group.
HOLY HUMOR
A Sunday School teacher began her lesson with a question, "Boys and girls, what do we know about God?"
A hand shot up in the air. "He is an artist!" said the kindergarten boy. "Really? How do you know?" the teacher asked. "You know - Our Father, who does art in Heaven... "
Answers to Bible Quiz
1. Paul 7. Esther; Queen of Sheba
2. Joseph 8. Luke
3. David 9. Noah; Cain
4. Levi 10. Saul; David; Solomon
5. Peter, James & John 11. Lydia
6. Nimrod 12. Dorcas
Wednesday, August 10, 2011
DIRECTOR OF CHILDREN’S AND YOUTH MINISTRY RESIGNS
Cheryl Secunda is resigning her responsibilities as of Sunday August 14, 2011. Cheryl has served as New Hope’s Director of Ministries to Children and Youth since the fall of 2008. She began working with children and later was called by the church to work with both children and youth.
Our thanks to Cheryl Secunda for her willingness to work hard in providing activities and events for children and youth and for her faithfulness in meeting with them week by week. Cheryl and her husband Dennis have been members of New Hope since December 2006.
MISSIONS
Halifax Urban Ministries
New Hope collects non-perishable food items, paper goods, diapers and toiletries on the first Sunday of each month which are then donated to HUM. Going on vacation? . . . Collect those complimentary soaps, shampoos and lotions from your motel room. If it’s a “staycation,” watch for ways to multiply your giving—buy one, get one free items; clearance items on end caps at the grocery; or buy in bulk at Sam’s and tithe a portion of the canned goods you purchase. Your gifts aid struggling families in Volusia County.
Countryside Lakes ALF
Don’t you love birthday celebrations? We will be visiting residents celebrating August birthdays on Wednesday, August 17. One of our own, Ellen Kelo, is among that group. Meet the New Hope group in the lobby at noon.
Benevolence Fund
We have had multiple requests for help recently and our Benevolence Fund has dwindled to under $300. An offering to rebuild our reserve will be taken on August 7. Please give as you are able.
"Whenever you failed to help any of my people, no matter how unimportant they seemed, you failed to do it for me." Matthew 25:45 Contemporary English Version
Reminder
New Hope expenses continue while you are on vacation. Plan to write a check or include your weekly tithes in your offering envelope before you leave town.
LADIES LUNCH
Tuesday, August 23, 11:45 AM
Aunt Catfish’s on the River
BIBLE BUZZ
On Sunday, July 31, Dr. Mulkey suggested that we should all know I John 3:16 as well as we do John 3:16. If you have not memorized this verse yet, plan to do so this week. “This is how we know what love is: Christ gave his life for us. We too, then, ought to give our lives for our brothers.” (Today’s English version)
LADIES BIBLE STUDY
After a brief summer break, the Ladies Bible Study has resumed meeting on the first and third Tuesday evenings at 7:00 PM. See Jeanne Mathieson for details.
MUSIC AND WORSHIP
Dennis Bucher
A Parable of Birds
All the birds of the world were blessed with beautiful voices so that they could sing praise to their heavenly Father. One day the lark thought, “Would it not be wonderful if all the birds could form a choir? What beautiful music we could make to give honor and praise to our Creator!”
First, he went to the great eagle. The eagle looked down his beak and said, “I travel in circles that add prestige to my name. I doubt that your choir would add to my fame.” The lark was disappointed, but he knew the eagle was indeed busy with important affairs. Perhaps some day he would feel the choir was important, too.
Next, the lark visited the peacock. Surely any bird so endowed by God would be glad to share in His adoration. The peacock gracefully preened his feathers and said, “I would love to sing . . . but those plain, simple robes: how could anyone see my latest fashions?”
The lark continued to look for someone to sing. He flew by the pine tree and saw the owl. Certainly a bird so wise would know to give thanks to God, but the owl replied, “Who-o-o-o me-e-e? I’ll study about it. I’ll see.”
The lark was tired and stopped by the pool for a drink. There he saw the gentle swan and asked her to sing. She tucked her head under her wing, saying, “Oh my, I’m too shy. I’d just die. I won’t even try.”
Just then a parrot flew into a nearby tree and when the lark asked him to join the choir, the parrot pipped, “Join the choir, join the choir. That’s all I hear . . . join the choir.”
Then the lark heard the beautiful nightingale singing. “Here is one who appreciates music and what it can mean to others as they worship,” he thought. The nightingale smiled sweetly at the lark and said, “I love to sing, but with a group? No, I sing only if it’s strictly solo.”
As the lark looked around, the dodo bird flew by (backwards) remarking “I still remember the good old days. When things look up, then I’ll sing songs of praise.” And he flew away (backwards).
A soft rustling in a nearby bush caught the lark’s attention. Looking closely, he saw the small grey sparrow which replied, “I don’t sing well and I don’t know a lot, but if you’ll lead me, I’ll give all I’ve got!” And he hurried away to enlist his friends.
I wonder if this is why the eagle still flies in great circles, screeching for attention, the peacock struts and preens, very conscious of self? The swan doesn’t make a sound until it’s too late to matter? The parrot waits to be told what to say and the dodo bird is only recorded as a fact on a page of the past? I wonder if this is why “His eye is on the sparrow.” Copied
NEW HOPE MARKS
FIFTEENTH ANNIVERSARY
On August 4, 1996, the first New Hope church service was held at Spruce Creek Elementary School with 60 charter members in attendance. Founding pastor Thomas Kelsey and the members began looking for a permanent location. By March, 1997, the current acreage with an A-frame residence was found. The group renovated the building to convert it to a worship space. Ground was broken for the current sanctuary in May 1999 with a dedication in February 2001. Dr. Mulkey was called in August 2006 as New Hope’s third pastor.
We will celebrate as a congregation later this month.
WHAT’S COOKING?
Summer Berry Pie
4 cups of berries (use blueberries, strawberries, raspberries--combined or separate as you like
1 9” baked pastry shell, cooled
3/4 cup sugar
3 tablespoons of cornstarch
1½ cups water
1 package (4 serving size) Jell-o Strawberry or Wild Strawberry flavor
Whipped topping, optional
Pour berries into pastry shell. Mix water, sugar and cornstarch. Stirring constant over medium heat bring to a boil; boil 1 minute. Remove from heat and stir in the gelatin until dissolved. Cool at room temperature. Pour over berries in pastry shell.
Refrigerate for least 3 hours. Spread whipped topping over the entire pie or serve on the side.
MUSIC FOR HEALING
Wednesdays, 12:15-12:45
All Saints Lutheran Church, Dunlawton Avenue
Aug. 3 Judy Brown
Aug. 10 Don Ray, organ/piano
Aug. 17 Dan Weimer, organ
Aug. 24 Darrell & Susan Acree, guitar/violin
Aug. 31 TBA
COOPERATIVE COLLELGIATE FELLOWSHIP
Ben Collins, Director
Effective this month, New Hope is donating $100 per month to this student ministry which began at Stetson University, but now is expanding to Embry-Riddle and Daytona State College.
YOUTH LEADERSHIP TO MEET
AUGUST 17
Ben Collins will be here Wednesday night, August 17, to serve as a consultant with New Hope’s youth leaders as we reorganize and plan for the future.
JUST FOR FUN
A kindergarten teacher gave her class a "show and tell" assignment. Each student was instructed to bring in an object that represented their religion to share with the class.
The first student got up in front of the class and said, "My name is Benjamin and I am Jewish and this is a Star of David." The second student got up in front of the class and said, "My name is Mary. I'm a Catholic and this is a Rosary." The third student got in up front of the class and said, "My name is Tommy. I am Baptist, and this is a casserole."
Cheryl Secunda is resigning her responsibilities as of Sunday August 14, 2011. Cheryl has served as New Hope’s Director of Ministries to Children and Youth since the fall of 2008. She began working with children and later was called by the church to work with both children and youth.
Our thanks to Cheryl Secunda for her willingness to work hard in providing activities and events for children and youth and for her faithfulness in meeting with them week by week. Cheryl and her husband Dennis have been members of New Hope since December 2006.
MISSIONS
Halifax Urban Ministries
New Hope collects non-perishable food items, paper goods, diapers and toiletries on the first Sunday of each month which are then donated to HUM. Going on vacation? . . . Collect those complimentary soaps, shampoos and lotions from your motel room. If it’s a “staycation,” watch for ways to multiply your giving—buy one, get one free items; clearance items on end caps at the grocery; or buy in bulk at Sam’s and tithe a portion of the canned goods you purchase. Your gifts aid struggling families in Volusia County.
Countryside Lakes ALF
Don’t you love birthday celebrations? We will be visiting residents celebrating August birthdays on Wednesday, August 17. One of our own, Ellen Kelo, is among that group. Meet the New Hope group in the lobby at noon.
Benevolence Fund
We have had multiple requests for help recently and our Benevolence Fund has dwindled to under $300. An offering to rebuild our reserve will be taken on August 7. Please give as you are able.
"Whenever you failed to help any of my people, no matter how unimportant they seemed, you failed to do it for me." Matthew 25:45 Contemporary English Version
Reminder
New Hope expenses continue while you are on vacation. Plan to write a check or include your weekly tithes in your offering envelope before you leave town.
LADIES LUNCH
Tuesday, August 23, 11:45 AM
Aunt Catfish’s on the River
BIBLE BUZZ
On Sunday, July 31, Dr. Mulkey suggested that we should all know I John 3:16 as well as we do John 3:16. If you have not memorized this verse yet, plan to do so this week. “This is how we know what love is: Christ gave his life for us. We too, then, ought to give our lives for our brothers.” (Today’s English version)
LADIES BIBLE STUDY
After a brief summer break, the Ladies Bible Study has resumed meeting on the first and third Tuesday evenings at 7:00 PM. See Jeanne Mathieson for details.
MUSIC AND WORSHIP
Dennis Bucher
A Parable of Birds
All the birds of the world were blessed with beautiful voices so that they could sing praise to their heavenly Father. One day the lark thought, “Would it not be wonderful if all the birds could form a choir? What beautiful music we could make to give honor and praise to our Creator!”
First, he went to the great eagle. The eagle looked down his beak and said, “I travel in circles that add prestige to my name. I doubt that your choir would add to my fame.” The lark was disappointed, but he knew the eagle was indeed busy with important affairs. Perhaps some day he would feel the choir was important, too.
Next, the lark visited the peacock. Surely any bird so endowed by God would be glad to share in His adoration. The peacock gracefully preened his feathers and said, “I would love to sing . . . but those plain, simple robes: how could anyone see my latest fashions?”
The lark continued to look for someone to sing. He flew by the pine tree and saw the owl. Certainly a bird so wise would know to give thanks to God, but the owl replied, “Who-o-o-o me-e-e? I’ll study about it. I’ll see.”
The lark was tired and stopped by the pool for a drink. There he saw the gentle swan and asked her to sing. She tucked her head under her wing, saying, “Oh my, I’m too shy. I’d just die. I won’t even try.”
Just then a parrot flew into a nearby tree and when the lark asked him to join the choir, the parrot pipped, “Join the choir, join the choir. That’s all I hear . . . join the choir.”
Then the lark heard the beautiful nightingale singing. “Here is one who appreciates music and what it can mean to others as they worship,” he thought. The nightingale smiled sweetly at the lark and said, “I love to sing, but with a group? No, I sing only if it’s strictly solo.”
As the lark looked around, the dodo bird flew by (backwards) remarking “I still remember the good old days. When things look up, then I’ll sing songs of praise.” And he flew away (backwards).
A soft rustling in a nearby bush caught the lark’s attention. Looking closely, he saw the small grey sparrow which replied, “I don’t sing well and I don’t know a lot, but if you’ll lead me, I’ll give all I’ve got!” And he hurried away to enlist his friends.
I wonder if this is why the eagle still flies in great circles, screeching for attention, the peacock struts and preens, very conscious of self? The swan doesn’t make a sound until it’s too late to matter? The parrot waits to be told what to say and the dodo bird is only recorded as a fact on a page of the past? I wonder if this is why “His eye is on the sparrow.” Copied
NEW HOPE MARKS
FIFTEENTH ANNIVERSARY
On August 4, 1996, the first New Hope church service was held at Spruce Creek Elementary School with 60 charter members in attendance. Founding pastor Thomas Kelsey and the members began looking for a permanent location. By March, 1997, the current acreage with an A-frame residence was found. The group renovated the building to convert it to a worship space. Ground was broken for the current sanctuary in May 1999 with a dedication in February 2001. Dr. Mulkey was called in August 2006 as New Hope’s third pastor.
We will celebrate as a congregation later this month.
WHAT’S COOKING?
Summer Berry Pie
4 cups of berries (use blueberries, strawberries, raspberries--combined or separate as you like
1 9” baked pastry shell, cooled
3/4 cup sugar
3 tablespoons of cornstarch
1½ cups water
1 package (4 serving size) Jell-o Strawberry or Wild Strawberry flavor
Whipped topping, optional
Pour berries into pastry shell. Mix water, sugar and cornstarch. Stirring constant over medium heat bring to a boil; boil 1 minute. Remove from heat and stir in the gelatin until dissolved. Cool at room temperature. Pour over berries in pastry shell.
Refrigerate for least 3 hours. Spread whipped topping over the entire pie or serve on the side.
MUSIC FOR HEALING
Wednesdays, 12:15-12:45
All Saints Lutheran Church, Dunlawton Avenue
Aug. 3 Judy Brown
Aug. 10 Don Ray, organ/piano
Aug. 17 Dan Weimer, organ
Aug. 24 Darrell & Susan Acree, guitar/violin
Aug. 31 TBA
COOPERATIVE COLLELGIATE FELLOWSHIP
Ben Collins, Director
Effective this month, New Hope is donating $100 per month to this student ministry which began at Stetson University, but now is expanding to Embry-Riddle and Daytona State College.
YOUTH LEADERSHIP TO MEET
AUGUST 17
Ben Collins will be here Wednesday night, August 17, to serve as a consultant with New Hope’s youth leaders as we reorganize and plan for the future.
JUST FOR FUN
A kindergarten teacher gave her class a "show and tell" assignment. Each student was instructed to bring in an object that represented their religion to share with the class.
The first student got up in front of the class and said, "My name is Benjamin and I am Jewish and this is a Star of David." The second student got up in front of the class and said, "My name is Mary. I'm a Catholic and this is a Rosary." The third student got in up front of the class and said, "My name is Tommy. I am Baptist, and this is a casserole."
Thursday, July 14, 2011
SUMMER CHILDREN’S EVENTS
TO BE LONG REMEMBERED
Camp Rock
We had 14 kids enrolled for a two week music camp who had a great time going on field trips, learning their musical and drama parts, enjoying crafts and hearing Bible stories. They performed the musical drama “Rock Creek Camp” on Sunday evening, June 19. A special thanks to all the adult workers who helped including Erma Dreas, Debbie Shelver, Beth Gibbons, Margaret Batchelor, Carrie Sue Frank, Cindy Suprenant, Ruth Nearons, Trae Ford-Jones, Ruth Bradley and Joanne Kirk. Many of these helped with driving for the field trips. Thanks also to Fred Griffith and Jim Gradington for constructing the low ropes course at the rear of the church property.
“Academy Awards” Program
Friday, July 8, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
This will be our first awards program for a children’s musical drama performance. We will be voting for several categories such as best female actress, best male actor, best male and female vocalist, up and coming actors, etc. The awards program will take place at the Pizza Hut, Nova Road, Port Orange. Awards will be presented following dinner. Kids should be dropped off and picked up at the Pizza Hut by parents.
Cheryl Secunda
Shake It Up Café, A Fun VBS Event
Kids explored the Bible as an exciting cookbook filled with recipes for living out God’s Word last week. Hats off to Executive Chef (Director) Leesa Holloway for planning and execution. Décor, snack meals, science lessons, crafts and recreation were the best! The children also donated food items for HUM as their mission stories focused on the hungry in our country.
MISSIONS
Halifax Urban Ministries
Please take the time this holiday weekend to check your pantry/cupboards or toss a couple of extra canned goods in your grocery cart while shopping. Right now school is closed for summer vacation so the supplemental food the kids get is not available. The need is great.
Judy Hutchinson
Countryside Lakes ALF
New Hope’s next visit to Countryside Lakes is noon Wednesday, July 20. Residents look forward to your visits as evidenced by their thank you notes. Come share in this ministry.
Bill Batchelor
REAL LOVE GROUP BEGINS THIS WEEK
Thursday, July 7, 11:00 AM
Led by Cindy Suprenant, Marriage & Family Therapist
LADIES BIBLE STUDY
After a brief summer break, the Ladies Bible study group will resume meeting July 19. For more information see Jeanne Mathieson.
BOOK EXCHANGE
The following books which were mentioned in recent sermons may be found on our book shelves.
Tracks of a Fellow Struggler, John Claypool
The Wounded Healer, Henri Nouwen
Heaven is for Real, Todd Burpo & Lynn Vincent
EXTERIOR PAINTING COMPLETE
The painting of the exterior of the New Hope sanctuary and A-frame was completed on June 24. Cash donations and pledges were made for the job cost of $3,175. The original amount of $3,675 was reduced by $500 by Scotty Ford-Jones’ donation of labor.
MUSIC AND WORSHIP
The Season of Trinity
The first Sunday after Pentecost Sunday is Trinity Sunday and this begins the longest season of the church year, the Trinity season. The color of the drape on the cross is green and it will remain green until November 27, the first Sunday in Advent. The color green reminds us that God the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit makes the kingdom grow. As St. Paul said, “Who then is Paul, and who then is Apollos, but ministers through whom you believed, as the Lord gave to each one? I planted, Apollos watered, but God gave the increase.” (1 Corinthians 3:5-6) We rejoice in the impenetrable mystery that God is three-in-one. How the Lord can be one God in three distinct persons is completely beyond the ability of any human to understand. We accept this mystery as a fundamental article of faith. During this season we focus on how we as Christians ought to respond to the love that God has shown us.
Music for Healing
Wednesday, 12:15-12:45, All Saints Lutheran Church
July 6 Musician: Wanda Ross, piano
July 13 Musicians: Marian & Ted Stedman,
piano/clarinet
July 20 Musician: Casey Baker, piano
July 27 Musicians: Rusty Baker & Susie Acree, piano/violin Host: Dennis Bucher
Dennis Bucher
COMMUNITY-MINDED?T
he Port Orange Ministerial Association is sponsoring a September 11 memorial event at the Amphitheater in City Center. This marks the 10-year anniversary of the 2001 terrorist attacks. The service theme is peace, reconciliation, healing and hope. The program will include military presence, participation from Port Orange police and firefighters and a community choir. Donations are needed to cover the $678 event fees. Checks may be sent to All Saints Lutheran Church, 751 Dunlawton Avenue, Port Orange, FL 32127 c/o “9/11 Service.”
WHAT’S COOKING?
Recipes for summer barbeques, picnics or salad meals are welcomed for the August issue of the newsletter.
FILM REVIEW
Super 8
The year is 1979. A group of middle school age children are filming a zombie flick using a Super 8 movie camera to enter into a school film competition. The kids have been friends since childhood. During the filming of a scene at a train station there is a horrific accident in which a train derails and explodes. The kids head for the hills and then begin to unravel a series of disappearances of the townsfolk and why the U.S. military is involved.
The young people playing this group of friends remind me of the kids in director Stephen Spielberg’s “E.T.” and also the “Sandbox”. These kids are realistically funny and shy, touching the heart as they search for meaning in their lives. The two main characters (Joe and Alice) come from single parent families who can’t cope with the loss of their spouses and so emotionally neglect their children. Their respective parents are dysfunctional not because they are single but because they cannot be there for their children. They are too grief stricken and absorbed with their own losses to be there for them.
However, this film would excite and interest young people not only with the realistic pathos of the situations but the special effects and science fiction aspect you would expect from J.J. Abrams, the director of “Lost” and “Clover-field”. These kids form a bond with each other and become a family unto themselves. Each one is completely different but together they form a fully functioning group. They appreciate each other’s strengths and stand by each other through their weaknesses even as some scary and unexplainable situations are happening to them. They totally accept each other. That is how families should be. This is especially true of the family of God within the church.
This film is full of excitement and special effects. It is also full of the wonder of late childhood with first love, curiosity, heroism and the earnest sincerity of youth. One line I thought was important was when the young hero Joe, looking into the face of his terrifying nightmare says, “Bad things happen to everyone but you can keep on living”. My daughter Stephanie and I enjoyed this film together. When we saw it I thought that mostly any pre-teen or teenager would enjoy it with the adult of their choice. I have since heard from several older teenagers and adults who have seen the film that they really enjoyed the story and that it wasn't about the special effects at all. Perhaps I stand corrected.
Sandra Kleinschmidt
KIDS KLUB (AWANA)
New resume date is July 20 for Sparkies and T&T’s only. We will have sports nights up and through August 17. There will be no Klub meeting on August 24. New registration begins August 31.
YOUTH UPDATE
Youth Meeting Cancelled
There will be no youth meeting on Sunday, July 3, due to the holiday weekend.
Camp Rock
Camp Rock was a great help in fundraising for our youth to attend a youth retreat in July. They served as camp workers, supplying much needed supervision over the younger kids ages five years to the fifth grade. They also served dinner for 80 people the night of the Rock Creek Camp musical, raising $200 in proceeds and tips.
Student Life Retreat
July 11-15
Ocean Center, Daytona Beach, Florida
New Hope’s fundraising will enable eight youth and two adult chaperones to attend the Student Life Retreat this month. Lou Giglio will be the conference speaker and Christian music artist, Chris Tomlin, will be the praise and worship leader.
Cheryl Secunda
TO BE LONG REMEMBERED
Camp Rock
We had 14 kids enrolled for a two week music camp who had a great time going on field trips, learning their musical and drama parts, enjoying crafts and hearing Bible stories. They performed the musical drama “Rock Creek Camp” on Sunday evening, June 19. A special thanks to all the adult workers who helped including Erma Dreas, Debbie Shelver, Beth Gibbons, Margaret Batchelor, Carrie Sue Frank, Cindy Suprenant, Ruth Nearons, Trae Ford-Jones, Ruth Bradley and Joanne Kirk. Many of these helped with driving for the field trips. Thanks also to Fred Griffith and Jim Gradington for constructing the low ropes course at the rear of the church property.
“Academy Awards” Program
Friday, July 8, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
This will be our first awards program for a children’s musical drama performance. We will be voting for several categories such as best female actress, best male actor, best male and female vocalist, up and coming actors, etc. The awards program will take place at the Pizza Hut, Nova Road, Port Orange. Awards will be presented following dinner. Kids should be dropped off and picked up at the Pizza Hut by parents.
Cheryl Secunda
Shake It Up Café, A Fun VBS Event
Kids explored the Bible as an exciting cookbook filled with recipes for living out God’s Word last week. Hats off to Executive Chef (Director) Leesa Holloway for planning and execution. Décor, snack meals, science lessons, crafts and recreation were the best! The children also donated food items for HUM as their mission stories focused on the hungry in our country.
MISSIONS
Halifax Urban Ministries
Please take the time this holiday weekend to check your pantry/cupboards or toss a couple of extra canned goods in your grocery cart while shopping. Right now school is closed for summer vacation so the supplemental food the kids get is not available. The need is great.
Judy Hutchinson
Countryside Lakes ALF
New Hope’s next visit to Countryside Lakes is noon Wednesday, July 20. Residents look forward to your visits as evidenced by their thank you notes. Come share in this ministry.
Bill Batchelor
REAL LOVE GROUP BEGINS THIS WEEK
Thursday, July 7, 11:00 AM
Led by Cindy Suprenant, Marriage & Family Therapist
LADIES BIBLE STUDY
After a brief summer break, the Ladies Bible study group will resume meeting July 19. For more information see Jeanne Mathieson.
BOOK EXCHANGE
The following books which were mentioned in recent sermons may be found on our book shelves.
Tracks of a Fellow Struggler, John Claypool
The Wounded Healer, Henri Nouwen
Heaven is for Real, Todd Burpo & Lynn Vincent
EXTERIOR PAINTING COMPLETE
The painting of the exterior of the New Hope sanctuary and A-frame was completed on June 24. Cash donations and pledges were made for the job cost of $3,175. The original amount of $3,675 was reduced by $500 by Scotty Ford-Jones’ donation of labor.
MUSIC AND WORSHIP
The Season of Trinity
The first Sunday after Pentecost Sunday is Trinity Sunday and this begins the longest season of the church year, the Trinity season. The color of the drape on the cross is green and it will remain green until November 27, the first Sunday in Advent. The color green reminds us that God the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit makes the kingdom grow. As St. Paul said, “Who then is Paul, and who then is Apollos, but ministers through whom you believed, as the Lord gave to each one? I planted, Apollos watered, but God gave the increase.” (1 Corinthians 3:5-6) We rejoice in the impenetrable mystery that God is three-in-one. How the Lord can be one God in three distinct persons is completely beyond the ability of any human to understand. We accept this mystery as a fundamental article of faith. During this season we focus on how we as Christians ought to respond to the love that God has shown us.
Music for Healing
Wednesday, 12:15-12:45, All Saints Lutheran Church
July 6 Musician: Wanda Ross, piano
July 13 Musicians: Marian & Ted Stedman,
piano/clarinet
July 20 Musician: Casey Baker, piano
July 27 Musicians: Rusty Baker & Susie Acree, piano/violin Host: Dennis Bucher
Dennis Bucher
COMMUNITY-MINDED?T
he Port Orange Ministerial Association is sponsoring a September 11 memorial event at the Amphitheater in City Center. This marks the 10-year anniversary of the 2001 terrorist attacks. The service theme is peace, reconciliation, healing and hope. The program will include military presence, participation from Port Orange police and firefighters and a community choir. Donations are needed to cover the $678 event fees. Checks may be sent to All Saints Lutheran Church, 751 Dunlawton Avenue, Port Orange, FL 32127 c/o “9/11 Service.”
WHAT’S COOKING?
Recipes for summer barbeques, picnics or salad meals are welcomed for the August issue of the newsletter.
FILM REVIEW
Super 8
The year is 1979. A group of middle school age children are filming a zombie flick using a Super 8 movie camera to enter into a school film competition. The kids have been friends since childhood. During the filming of a scene at a train station there is a horrific accident in which a train derails and explodes. The kids head for the hills and then begin to unravel a series of disappearances of the townsfolk and why the U.S. military is involved.
The young people playing this group of friends remind me of the kids in director Stephen Spielberg’s “E.T.” and also the “Sandbox”. These kids are realistically funny and shy, touching the heart as they search for meaning in their lives. The two main characters (Joe and Alice) come from single parent families who can’t cope with the loss of their spouses and so emotionally neglect their children. Their respective parents are dysfunctional not because they are single but because they cannot be there for their children. They are too grief stricken and absorbed with their own losses to be there for them.
However, this film would excite and interest young people not only with the realistic pathos of the situations but the special effects and science fiction aspect you would expect from J.J. Abrams, the director of “Lost” and “Clover-field”. These kids form a bond with each other and become a family unto themselves. Each one is completely different but together they form a fully functioning group. They appreciate each other’s strengths and stand by each other through their weaknesses even as some scary and unexplainable situations are happening to them. They totally accept each other. That is how families should be. This is especially true of the family of God within the church.
This film is full of excitement and special effects. It is also full of the wonder of late childhood with first love, curiosity, heroism and the earnest sincerity of youth. One line I thought was important was when the young hero Joe, looking into the face of his terrifying nightmare says, “Bad things happen to everyone but you can keep on living”. My daughter Stephanie and I enjoyed this film together. When we saw it I thought that mostly any pre-teen or teenager would enjoy it with the adult of their choice. I have since heard from several older teenagers and adults who have seen the film that they really enjoyed the story and that it wasn't about the special effects at all. Perhaps I stand corrected.
Sandra Kleinschmidt
KIDS KLUB (AWANA)
New resume date is July 20 for Sparkies and T&T’s only. We will have sports nights up and through August 17. There will be no Klub meeting on August 24. New registration begins August 31.
YOUTH UPDATE
Youth Meeting Cancelled
There will be no youth meeting on Sunday, July 3, due to the holiday weekend.
Camp Rock
Camp Rock was a great help in fundraising for our youth to attend a youth retreat in July. They served as camp workers, supplying much needed supervision over the younger kids ages five years to the fifth grade. They also served dinner for 80 people the night of the Rock Creek Camp musical, raising $200 in proceeds and tips.
Student Life Retreat
July 11-15
Ocean Center, Daytona Beach, Florida
New Hope’s fundraising will enable eight youth and two adult chaperones to attend the Student Life Retreat this month. Lou Giglio will be the conference speaker and Christian music artist, Chris Tomlin, will be the praise and worship leader.
Cheryl Secunda
Friday, June 10, 2011
YOUTH NEWS
New Hope youth will be attending the Student Life Retreat July 11-15 at the Ocean Center, Daytona Beach. The theme this year is “Devoted to God.” Our youth will be staying at the Hilton Hotel across from the Ocean Center. The cost is $130 per student. They will be working at the kid’s summer Camp Rock and serving at the drama dinner to earn money towards the fee.
Cheryl Secunda
YOUTH CAR WASH
Wednesday, June 22, 5:00-8:00 PM
Cost ? -- Your donation
CHILDREN’S MINISTRY
June Schedule
• There will be no Kid’s Connection during the weeks of Camp Rock or Vacation Bible School.
• Wednesday night Kid’s Klub / Awana is canceled until July 6.
Graduations
Several of our Kid’s Connection and Kid’s Klub children are graduating from different grade levels. Alyssa Senatro, Jaren Ford-Jones, Kendall Cowan, Cassandra Jemenez have graduated elementary school. They will be entering middle school.
Julia Quidor and Johnnie Livingston have graduated from kindergarten into the first grade.
Cheryl Secunda
BIBLE BUZZ
Can you identify these fathers in the Bible?
1. He is known as the father of a multitude.
2. The oldest father in the Bible
3. This man gave his son a coat of many colors
4. His son tricked him into giving him a blessing
5. David’s father
6. Father of Solomon
7. Came to Jesus seeking help for his dying daughter
8. What word for God means Father?
9. Whose sons were called “Sons of Thunder?”
10. He called Timothy “my son” though he was not his father
Answers:
1. Abraham 2. Methuselah 3. Jacob
4. Issac 5. Jesse 6. David
7. Jairus 8. Abba 9. Zebedee
10. Paul
MISSIONS
Tornado Disaster Relief
New Hope members donated $574.51 to help victims of the Alabama tornados. Our gifts will join those from other CBF churches.
Halifax Urban Ministries/STAR Center
Halifax Urban Ministries acquired the STAR Center and Family Shelter in January 2010. The Center provides direct services to local homeless folks and homeless families with children. The following are immediate needs:
Travel size toiletries (small size - they travel easier in a back pack).
Diapers, size 5 & 6
Food: They are serving over 100 families a week. Dry packaged or canned food items are needed.
Clothing: Men’s clothing, any condition, any size including pants, shirts, socks, and shoes/sneakers are much needed. There is a blue container by the entrance to the kitchen where you may drop off clothing.
Judy Hutchinson
Countryside Lakes ALF
Wednesday, June 22, is the next New Hope day at Countryside Lakes Assisted Living. Come share smiles and hugs with birthday celebrants. Meet in the lobby at noon.
Bill Batchelor
Special Guest Speaker
Wednesday, June 8, 6:30 PM
Val Youmans will be with us this coming Wednesday to speak about her upcoming missions trip with the World Race organization. She will be in eleven countries in eleven months.
MUSIC AND WORSHIP
Family Vacation
Later this month, from June 24 through July 3, I will be spending some time with my daughters and their families in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. I am looking forward to it. In the past, we have either gone to North Carolina to be with Dana, my oldest daughter or they have traveled to Florida to be with us. Unfortunately, I will miss Vacation Bible School but I will be back for worship services on July 3.
The Cycle of Liturgical Seasons
On Thursday, June 2, we will observe Ascension Day and on Sunday, June 5 we will observe the Sunday after Ascension Day. This will be the first Sunday in the month of June and the Lord’s Supper will be observed. On Sunday, June 12 we will observe Pentecost Sunday and the drape on the cross will be flaming red. On Sunday, June 19, Trinity Sunday will begin the Trinity Season and the drape on the cross will be white. The drape during the Trinity Season will be green and will remain green until November 20 when it becomes white. On November 27, we will observe the first Sunday of Advent and at that time the color of the drape will be purple. It will remain purple for four Sundays and on Sunday, December 25, it will change to white.
Music for Healing
Please remember the healing music services at the Lutheran Church every Wednesday from 12:15-12:45 PM. This is a time to meditate with quiet music with no speaking or applause in between the instrumental selections. This is a program that is sponsored by the Port Orange Ministerial Association.
Dennis Bucher
LADIES BIBLE STUDY
To take brief break
Ladies Bible Study will take time off from meeting due to the following events: Camp Rock, VBS and July 4th. Our next meeting will be July 19 and we will be studying lesson one in our new book, Growing in Wisdom and Faith. All ladies are invited to join us.
LADIES LUNCH June 28, 2011
Restaurant location TBA
Please notify Linda Manners if you plan to attend.
VBS 2011
We’re bringing kitchen fun to the kids at our Vacation Bible School, SHAKE IT UP CAFÉ: WHERE KIDS CARRY OUT GOD”S RECIPE! The children will become chefs-in-training at Shake It Up Café as we discover God’s recipe for living.
After an energizing opening session each day, the chefs will make their way to Kitchen a la King. Interactive Bible lessons reveal secret ingredients for living as a follower of God, and the chefs will learn Bible Bite memory verses that will boost their faith long after VBS.
The children will expand on what they’ve learned by participating in a variety of activities: making their own art projects at Tangy & Tart Arts, singing new music at Wok & Roll Hits, exploring science activities at Foodology Factory, participating in recreational activities at Spork Sports, and enjoying tasty suppers at the Takeout Treatery.
Let’s get cookin’! Join us June 27 – 30 from 5:45pm to 8:15 each evening!
Leesa Holloway
PAINTING FUND GROWING SLOWLY
The Painting Fund has reached $2505. Our goal is $4000. Watch our progress on the thermometer poster on the bulletin board.
BOOK EXCHANGE
Books related to Dr. Mulkey’s recent sermons include:
What’s So Amazing About Grace? Yancey
The World According to Mister Rogers, Rogers
Blessing: Giving the Gift of Power, Madden
We also have lighter fiction books for lazy summer days.
Elaine Hardy
WEDNESDAY NIGHT SUPPERS
Just a reminder that if your name is on the permanent list and you will be away or unable to attend, it is necessary to notify Erma Dreas so that she will know how many to prepare for. If you are not on the permanent list but want to attend, please use the sign up note in the chair pockets.
JUNE SERMONS
June 5 When Leaving Is Not Leaving At All: The Ascension, Luke 24:44-53
June 12 The Narrow Road That Leads to Life, Matthew 7:12-14
June 19 Regular Checkups, 2 Corinthians 13:5-14
June 26 A God Who Demands Everything,
Genesis 22:1-18
FILM REVIEW
Of Gods and Men
This film is the true story of 7 French Cistercian monks who answered a call from God to serve Him in a monastery in Algeria in the 1990’s just as the violent Islamic extremists (the Mujahedeen) have begun their reign of terror. They minister to the impoverished villagers with medical treatment, but most importantly they are friends and counselors to them. They themselves have given up their previous lives including their families and careers to be impoverished, self sufficient and spread the gospel of Jesus Christ.
This is a French film with English subtitles that has won international awards already and is nominated for best foreign film at the Academy Awards this year. I saw it at the “Cinematique” theater on Beach St. in Daytona. They show mostly independent and foreign films. It is a poignant film that is ultimately sad as all but two of the monks are eventually killed for their faith and commitment to Christ.
The Mujahedeen have begun to murder anyone who is not an extreme Muslim, even slashing the throat of a young woman who wasn’t wearing her veil. The villagers ask, “Haven’t they read the Koran which says if you kill a brother you are sent to Hell?” The reply is in the monks’ chant, “Lord, you seek the prodigal son and hold the troublesome child to your breast which is the world of mortals.” The words of the philosopher Pascal are recalled, “Men never do evil so completely and cheerfully as when they do it from religious conviction.
What struck me most about the story is that even though the monks were given the choice to go home to France and didn’t want to be martyrs, “the Good Shepherd doesn’t abandon his flock” This film reminded me of the minority of Christians who are willing to die for their faith. In the final scene a prayer is offered. ”It is in our poverty, weakness and death that we advance toward God.” It shouldn’t make us feel any less Christian compared to their ultimate sacrifice, but inspire us to become more and more like Him as He gives us the ability to do so.
Sandra Kleinschmidt
CAMP ROCK
A Music Camp for Children
WHO: Children 5 years to completion of 5th grade.
WHEN: June 6-10 & June 13-17
TIME: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
COST: $60 per week which includes T shirt, several lunches, snacks and crafts.
There will be field trips, games, crafts, sports, Bible studies, low ropes course, one night of camping and MORE.
Camp Rock Musical Drama
Sunday, June 19
The children will perform a musical drama at the end of camp. Tickets for dinner at 6:00 PM will be on sale by June 12. Cost: $5.00. Proceeds will go to Children’s and Youth Ministry. There is no charge for the drama at 7:00 PM. The story line is about how the Christian life is not a solo act; we are the body of Christ.
Cheryl Secunda
New Hope youth will be attending the Student Life Retreat July 11-15 at the Ocean Center, Daytona Beach. The theme this year is “Devoted to God.” Our youth will be staying at the Hilton Hotel across from the Ocean Center. The cost is $130 per student. They will be working at the kid’s summer Camp Rock and serving at the drama dinner to earn money towards the fee.
Cheryl Secunda
YOUTH CAR WASH
Wednesday, June 22, 5:00-8:00 PM
Cost ? -- Your donation
CHILDREN’S MINISTRY
June Schedule
• There will be no Kid’s Connection during the weeks of Camp Rock or Vacation Bible School.
• Wednesday night Kid’s Klub / Awana is canceled until July 6.
Graduations
Several of our Kid’s Connection and Kid’s Klub children are graduating from different grade levels. Alyssa Senatro, Jaren Ford-Jones, Kendall Cowan, Cassandra Jemenez have graduated elementary school. They will be entering middle school.
Julia Quidor and Johnnie Livingston have graduated from kindergarten into the first grade.
Cheryl Secunda
BIBLE BUZZ
Can you identify these fathers in the Bible?
1. He is known as the father of a multitude.
2. The oldest father in the Bible
3. This man gave his son a coat of many colors
4. His son tricked him into giving him a blessing
5. David’s father
6. Father of Solomon
7. Came to Jesus seeking help for his dying daughter
8. What word for God means Father?
9. Whose sons were called “Sons of Thunder?”
10. He called Timothy “my son” though he was not his father
Answers:
1. Abraham 2. Methuselah 3. Jacob
4. Issac 5. Jesse 6. David
7. Jairus 8. Abba 9. Zebedee
10. Paul
MISSIONS
Tornado Disaster Relief
New Hope members donated $574.51 to help victims of the Alabama tornados. Our gifts will join those from other CBF churches.
Halifax Urban Ministries/STAR Center
Halifax Urban Ministries acquired the STAR Center and Family Shelter in January 2010. The Center provides direct services to local homeless folks and homeless families with children. The following are immediate needs:
Travel size toiletries (small size - they travel easier in a back pack).
Diapers, size 5 & 6
Food: They are serving over 100 families a week. Dry packaged or canned food items are needed.
Clothing: Men’s clothing, any condition, any size including pants, shirts, socks, and shoes/sneakers are much needed. There is a blue container by the entrance to the kitchen where you may drop off clothing.
Judy Hutchinson
Countryside Lakes ALF
Wednesday, June 22, is the next New Hope day at Countryside Lakes Assisted Living. Come share smiles and hugs with birthday celebrants. Meet in the lobby at noon.
Bill Batchelor
Special Guest Speaker
Wednesday, June 8, 6:30 PM
Val Youmans will be with us this coming Wednesday to speak about her upcoming missions trip with the World Race organization. She will be in eleven countries in eleven months.
MUSIC AND WORSHIP
Family Vacation
Later this month, from June 24 through July 3, I will be spending some time with my daughters and their families in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. I am looking forward to it. In the past, we have either gone to North Carolina to be with Dana, my oldest daughter or they have traveled to Florida to be with us. Unfortunately, I will miss Vacation Bible School but I will be back for worship services on July 3.
The Cycle of Liturgical Seasons
On Thursday, June 2, we will observe Ascension Day and on Sunday, June 5 we will observe the Sunday after Ascension Day. This will be the first Sunday in the month of June and the Lord’s Supper will be observed. On Sunday, June 12 we will observe Pentecost Sunday and the drape on the cross will be flaming red. On Sunday, June 19, Trinity Sunday will begin the Trinity Season and the drape on the cross will be white. The drape during the Trinity Season will be green and will remain green until November 20 when it becomes white. On November 27, we will observe the first Sunday of Advent and at that time the color of the drape will be purple. It will remain purple for four Sundays and on Sunday, December 25, it will change to white.
Music for Healing
Please remember the healing music services at the Lutheran Church every Wednesday from 12:15-12:45 PM. This is a time to meditate with quiet music with no speaking or applause in between the instrumental selections. This is a program that is sponsored by the Port Orange Ministerial Association.
Dennis Bucher
LADIES BIBLE STUDY
To take brief break
Ladies Bible Study will take time off from meeting due to the following events: Camp Rock, VBS and July 4th. Our next meeting will be July 19 and we will be studying lesson one in our new book, Growing in Wisdom and Faith. All ladies are invited to join us.
LADIES LUNCH June 28, 2011
Restaurant location TBA
Please notify Linda Manners if you plan to attend.
VBS 2011
We’re bringing kitchen fun to the kids at our Vacation Bible School, SHAKE IT UP CAFÉ: WHERE KIDS CARRY OUT GOD”S RECIPE! The children will become chefs-in-training at Shake It Up Café as we discover God’s recipe for living.
After an energizing opening session each day, the chefs will make their way to Kitchen a la King. Interactive Bible lessons reveal secret ingredients for living as a follower of God, and the chefs will learn Bible Bite memory verses that will boost their faith long after VBS.
The children will expand on what they’ve learned by participating in a variety of activities: making their own art projects at Tangy & Tart Arts, singing new music at Wok & Roll Hits, exploring science activities at Foodology Factory, participating in recreational activities at Spork Sports, and enjoying tasty suppers at the Takeout Treatery.
Let’s get cookin’! Join us June 27 – 30 from 5:45pm to 8:15 each evening!
Leesa Holloway
PAINTING FUND GROWING SLOWLY
The Painting Fund has reached $2505. Our goal is $4000. Watch our progress on the thermometer poster on the bulletin board.
BOOK EXCHANGE
Books related to Dr. Mulkey’s recent sermons include:
What’s So Amazing About Grace? Yancey
The World According to Mister Rogers, Rogers
Blessing: Giving the Gift of Power, Madden
We also have lighter fiction books for lazy summer days.
Elaine Hardy
WEDNESDAY NIGHT SUPPERS
Just a reminder that if your name is on the permanent list and you will be away or unable to attend, it is necessary to notify Erma Dreas so that she will know how many to prepare for. If you are not on the permanent list but want to attend, please use the sign up note in the chair pockets.
JUNE SERMONS
June 5 When Leaving Is Not Leaving At All: The Ascension, Luke 24:44-53
June 12 The Narrow Road That Leads to Life, Matthew 7:12-14
June 19 Regular Checkups, 2 Corinthians 13:5-14
June 26 A God Who Demands Everything,
Genesis 22:1-18
FILM REVIEW
Of Gods and Men
This film is the true story of 7 French Cistercian monks who answered a call from God to serve Him in a monastery in Algeria in the 1990’s just as the violent Islamic extremists (the Mujahedeen) have begun their reign of terror. They minister to the impoverished villagers with medical treatment, but most importantly they are friends and counselors to them. They themselves have given up their previous lives including their families and careers to be impoverished, self sufficient and spread the gospel of Jesus Christ.
This is a French film with English subtitles that has won international awards already and is nominated for best foreign film at the Academy Awards this year. I saw it at the “Cinematique” theater on Beach St. in Daytona. They show mostly independent and foreign films. It is a poignant film that is ultimately sad as all but two of the monks are eventually killed for their faith and commitment to Christ.
The Mujahedeen have begun to murder anyone who is not an extreme Muslim, even slashing the throat of a young woman who wasn’t wearing her veil. The villagers ask, “Haven’t they read the Koran which says if you kill a brother you are sent to Hell?” The reply is in the monks’ chant, “Lord, you seek the prodigal son and hold the troublesome child to your breast which is the world of mortals.” The words of the philosopher Pascal are recalled, “Men never do evil so completely and cheerfully as when they do it from religious conviction.
What struck me most about the story is that even though the monks were given the choice to go home to France and didn’t want to be martyrs, “the Good Shepherd doesn’t abandon his flock” This film reminded me of the minority of Christians who are willing to die for their faith. In the final scene a prayer is offered. ”It is in our poverty, weakness and death that we advance toward God.” It shouldn’t make us feel any less Christian compared to their ultimate sacrifice, but inspire us to become more and more like Him as He gives us the ability to do so.
Sandra Kleinschmidt
CAMP ROCK
A Music Camp for Children
WHO: Children 5 years to completion of 5th grade.
WHEN: June 6-10 & June 13-17
TIME: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
COST: $60 per week which includes T shirt, several lunches, snacks and crafts.
There will be field trips, games, crafts, sports, Bible studies, low ropes course, one night of camping and MORE.
Camp Rock Musical Drama
Sunday, June 19
The children will perform a musical drama at the end of camp. Tickets for dinner at 6:00 PM will be on sale by June 12. Cost: $5.00. Proceeds will go to Children’s and Youth Ministry. There is no charge for the drama at 7:00 PM. The story line is about how the Christian life is not a solo act; we are the body of Christ.
Cheryl Secunda
Memories of Dad
The following is a sampling of responses men of the congregation gave when asked for special memories of their dad. George Holloway said, “My fondest memories with my Dad were him teaching me to drive at 6 or 7 years old. He had about 30 cows, and he would hop in the bed of the old Ford pickup, throw out hay bales to the cows and I would steer the truck. My feet did not reach the gas pedal or clutch.”
Scotty Ford-Jones recalls “night fishing with my dad when I was young.” Dr. Mulkey wrote, “A favorite is my dad playing golf with us on my son's wedding day. He was 80. He beat us all: John Marc, his father-in-law to be, and me.”
Fred Griffith said, “I remember my Dad hitting softballs and playing a catching game called $5.00 with my brothers and sisters. I remember going out and plowing the fields with my Dad, trapping muskrats in the dead of winter, hunting, and staying out all night catching catfish in the Maumee River in Ohio. There were family and Scout camping trips he took us on. We never laughed so hard as the time he tried to make donuts without the baking soda and it stuck to the bottom of the pan and never rose out of the grease (burned black on the bottom of the pan). And, of course, the time he forgot me at the ball park (6 miles from home), loaded up all the kids--with one boy short--and then came all the way back to find me. My dad is the best! Oh yeah . . . hand cranking all of that homemade ice cream. That was sweet!”
Bill Batchelor wrote, “I was the oldest of five kids and my Dad was strict with us, he had to be. Looking back, I remember that he handled each one of us differently, based on our personalities. He was not very under- standing when we did something bad: "You know better!” However, when we had a crisis in our lives, he was a tower of understanding and strength. I am grateful that I had a tough but loving father and I learned a lot about "growing up" when my mother said: "Wait 'till your father gets home!”
Dennis Bucher said, “I remember my father in many ways: He was a hard worker as a Laundry and Cleaning man who would be on and off his truck picking up and delivering cleaning. He was a Roman Catholic for twenty years of his marriage to my mother and eventually became a member of my mother's Protestant church. He also became a Mason and with only a sixth grade education, he was able to work himself up through the chairs. His third and final heart attack claimed his life at the early age of 63. He was always proud of me and along with my mother supported my brother and me in everything we did.”
Lou Herouart mused, “I think the most important phrase he said to me was ‘Always treat people the way you would like to be treated.’ He never went to church with us but made sure we went with our mother. He loved us and always wanted us to tell the truth about anything that we were involved in. He used many phrases that I live by still today, don’t judge a book by it’s cover, first impressions are lasting, and count to ten when you’re tempted to do something before you act.”
Don Seebold wrote, “One memory that pops into my head occasionally is a funny moment for me and embarrassing for my father. As a youth I attended the baseball games my father played in and many times had the task of retrieving his home runs. As a youngster I was very proud of my father’s ability to hit the baseball a very long way. However, the moment I remember most involved what should have been an infield hit. It was at an all star game that my father was playing in at Bowman Field in Williamsport, which was a minor league field for the Mets at the time. He took his usual mighty swing but barely made contact and the ball rolled slowly down the third base line. Well, my father wasn’t fast and with his hitting ability the third baseman was playing deep and had a long run to the ball. By the time the fielder grabbed the ball and threw to first my father had already managed to trip himself and do a flip over the first base bag, never contacting the bag. My father stood up and the first baseman calmly walked over to him and tagged him out. It seemed everyone at the ball park was roaring with laughter- except my father. He did manage a smile when he walked back to the dugout and I greeted him with ‘Good hit, Dad. Did you have a nice trip?’ I am sure this was a moment he would rather I forget, but we do laugh about it from time to time.
Richard Hardy related, “During the Depression years I lived with my grandparents on their farm as there was ample food and milk for a growing boy. Many of my childhood memories therefore are of my grandfather. I followed his footsteps in the red Georgia clay as he plowed the fields. I can recall wondering, what will I do if something ever happens to Granddaddy?”
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“Honor your father and mother . . .” Ephesians 6:2
Scotty Ford-Jones recalls “night fishing with my dad when I was young.” Dr. Mulkey wrote, “A favorite is my dad playing golf with us on my son's wedding day. He was 80. He beat us all: John Marc, his father-in-law to be, and me.”
Fred Griffith said, “I remember my Dad hitting softballs and playing a catching game called $5.00 with my brothers and sisters. I remember going out and plowing the fields with my Dad, trapping muskrats in the dead of winter, hunting, and staying out all night catching catfish in the Maumee River in Ohio. There were family and Scout camping trips he took us on. We never laughed so hard as the time he tried to make donuts without the baking soda and it stuck to the bottom of the pan and never rose out of the grease (burned black on the bottom of the pan). And, of course, the time he forgot me at the ball park (6 miles from home), loaded up all the kids--with one boy short--and then came all the way back to find me. My dad is the best! Oh yeah . . . hand cranking all of that homemade ice cream. That was sweet!”
Bill Batchelor wrote, “I was the oldest of five kids and my Dad was strict with us, he had to be. Looking back, I remember that he handled each one of us differently, based on our personalities. He was not very under- standing when we did something bad: "You know better!” However, when we had a crisis in our lives, he was a tower of understanding and strength. I am grateful that I had a tough but loving father and I learned a lot about "growing up" when my mother said: "Wait 'till your father gets home!”
Dennis Bucher said, “I remember my father in many ways: He was a hard worker as a Laundry and Cleaning man who would be on and off his truck picking up and delivering cleaning. He was a Roman Catholic for twenty years of his marriage to my mother and eventually became a member of my mother's Protestant church. He also became a Mason and with only a sixth grade education, he was able to work himself up through the chairs. His third and final heart attack claimed his life at the early age of 63. He was always proud of me and along with my mother supported my brother and me in everything we did.”
Lou Herouart mused, “I think the most important phrase he said to me was ‘Always treat people the way you would like to be treated.’ He never went to church with us but made sure we went with our mother. He loved us and always wanted us to tell the truth about anything that we were involved in. He used many phrases that I live by still today, don’t judge a book by it’s cover, first impressions are lasting, and count to ten when you’re tempted to do something before you act.”
Don Seebold wrote, “One memory that pops into my head occasionally is a funny moment for me and embarrassing for my father. As a youth I attended the baseball games my father played in and many times had the task of retrieving his home runs. As a youngster I was very proud of my father’s ability to hit the baseball a very long way. However, the moment I remember most involved what should have been an infield hit. It was at an all star game that my father was playing in at Bowman Field in Williamsport, which was a minor league field for the Mets at the time. He took his usual mighty swing but barely made contact and the ball rolled slowly down the third base line. Well, my father wasn’t fast and with his hitting ability the third baseman was playing deep and had a long run to the ball. By the time the fielder grabbed the ball and threw to first my father had already managed to trip himself and do a flip over the first base bag, never contacting the bag. My father stood up and the first baseman calmly walked over to him and tagged him out. It seemed everyone at the ball park was roaring with laughter- except my father. He did manage a smile when he walked back to the dugout and I greeted him with ‘Good hit, Dad. Did you have a nice trip?’ I am sure this was a moment he would rather I forget, but we do laugh about it from time to time.
Richard Hardy related, “During the Depression years I lived with my grandparents on their farm as there was ample food and milk for a growing boy. Many of my childhood memories therefore are of my grandfather. I followed his footsteps in the red Georgia clay as he plowed the fields. I can recall wondering, what will I do if something ever happens to Granddaddy?”
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“Honor your father and mother . . .” Ephesians 6:2
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