Join us this Sunday as we continue our "Captive" sermon series. Pastor Sheldon will speak about "Substitute Gods" as we look at Romans 1:18-25.
“For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who by their unrighteousness suppress the truth. For what can be known about God is plain to them, because God has shown it to them. For His invisible attributes, namely, His eternal power and divine nature, have been clearly perceived, ever since the creation of the world, in the things that have been made. So they are without excuse. For although they knew God, they did not honor Him as God or give thanks to Him, but they became futile in their thinking, and their foolish hearts were darkened. Claiming to be wise, they became fools, and exchanged the glory of the immortal God for images resembling mortal man and birds and animals and creeping things. Therefore God gave them up in the lusts of their hearts to impurity, to the dishonoring of their bodies among themselves, because they exchanged the truth about God for a lie and worshiped and served the creature rather than the Creator, who is blessed forever! Amen."
Please join us for a Town Hall Meeting and Ice Cream Social this Sunday, January 12, at 4pm. Pastor Sheldon will give an update on the work and ministry at New Hope and then we will enjoy the fellowship of God’s family with an Ice Cream Social.
If you attend our 11am Contemporary Service and would like to familiarize yourself with the songs we will be singing this Sunday, here are the links to check them out:
This Wednesday, January 15, at 6pm, you can hear from our local mission partners and their ministries and enjoy a delicious meal featuring Mission BBQ for adults (chicken nuggets with mac ‘n cheese for the kids). Prices are $15 for one person, $20 for a couple, or $25 for a family. It's a perfect opportunity for great food and fellowship while you hear some of the ways that your ministry dollars are being used to advance God’s kingdom! Sunday, January 12, is the last day to register so if you're planning to attend, click here to register and pay.
If you would like to host a dinner with one of our Mission Partners and some of your friends next Thursday, Friday, or Saturday, please contact Jim Mayer so he can see if that can still be arranged.
Then next Sunday, January 19, we will enjoy a special message from Dr. Case Thorp, the Theologian in Residence at First Presbyterian in Orlando. Some of our Partners will be visiting our Sunday classes next week to give updates on their mission work as well.
If you are interested in becoming a member of New Hope, please join us on Saturday, January 25 from 8:30am-12:30pm to learn more about what it means to be a member, what the EPC stands for, and to get your questions answered. We will provide a light breakfast and a boxed lunch, so please click here to register so we can have a count for food. There is no cost to attend.
Dads and their kiddos are invited to our annual Camping Trip from January 30 - February 2 at Caloosahatchee Regional Park. Thursday night (Jan. 30) is fellowship and setup for dads only (Some may stay the night, others will head home). Friday - Sunday (Jan. 31 - Feb 2) is for dads and kids! Enjoy overnight tent camping on Friday and Saturday nights and meals from Friday night through Sunday morning, when the weekend concludes with breakfast. Registration is required so click here to do so!
If you have any questions about this event, please contact
Anita at anita@newhopefortmyers.org or Brian at 239-443-8205.
VOLUNTEER SPOTLIGHT:
CANDY ENGELMAN
Candy Engelman has lived and worked in Fort Myers, Florida for the last 50 years, but it wasn’t until she and her husband, Chick, joined New Hope that they truly found a home within a church community. “No other congregation has impressed us like New Hope,” says Candy. She is a member of the Lois Circle and enjoys Sunday School and Bible Studies.
Candy is a dedicated volunteer, always working behind the scenes to serve the church and its congregation. She has held various roles, including Deacon, and has served on many different committees. She is currently an Elder, and as such, she often reflects on the ways that the decisions they make have an effect on the whole church membership. “It is a responsibility but also a privilege to think that God has entrusted us with the care of His church. I know that I speak for the whole Session when I say that we are led by the Holy Spirit and are working for the good of His Church,” she expresses. ”What a blessing it is to be part of His Church family.”
Candy looks forward to the beautiful SWFL sunsets. “I think of what a glorious show God has put on for us,” she reflects. “After the rain, the cloud formations in the west make the most beautiful pictures. It reminds me that just like in our lives, if it wasn’t for the clouds, we would not see a beautiful sunset or the glory of our LORD. It takes hard times to appreciate the faithfulness, and love of God and the truthfulness of the Bible.”
Would you like to share your testimony? Please email 250 words or less to angel@newhopefortmyers.org!
