We thank You for the brave men and women who have served our country with dedication and courage. We honor their sacrifices and recognize the challenges they have faced in defending our freedom.
We ask for Your blessings upon our veterans and their families. Surround them with peace and strength. May we honor their sacrifices and express our gratitude through our actions and words. Inspire us to support and uplift them, ensuring they receive the care they deserve.
In gratitude and love, we pray. Amen.
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:
Mark your calendar now to join us for a Town Hall Meeting and Ice Cream Social on Sunday, November 17, at 4pm. Pastor Sheldon will be giving 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 following the meeting.
This Sunday is the last day to register for our Men's Fellowship Dinner happening on Tuesday, November 12, at 6pm. If you're planning to attend, you must click here to register and pay. The cost is $25 per person. Come enjoy a dinner of steak fingers, chicken breast, green beans, coleslaw, cobbler, and rolls, while connecting with fellow men and hearing a message from Pastor Sheldon. We hope to see you there!
Ladies, our four-week The Wonder of Advent study begins this Wednesday, November 13, at 10am. Please click here to register and then make sure to purchase your study book beforehand. We are looking forward to a blessed time together!
THRIFT STORE COSTUME CONTEST!
Our Student Ministry invaded local thrift stores with their small groups to assemble group costumes on a budget and compete for the best overall theme! Special thanks to our guest judges pictured below – Caedmon, Stephanie, Alyssa, Joe, and Flo – who rated the red carpet walks of our favorite tweens and teens!
If you haven't yet, please pick up your Operation Christmas Child shoeboxes this Sunday to fill for our annual collection. The final date to drop boxes off is next Sunday, November 17!
VOLUNTEER SPOTLIGHT:
ROB WATKINS
Rob Watkins’ journey at New Hope has been truly transformative. Initially watching online from home, Rob and his family felt led to experience New Hope firsthand. Discovering his cousin Tiffany was leading the praise team added a personal connection. Within their first visits, they received warm hospitality. “Over three weeks, we felt truly welcomed and remembered,” Rob reflects, illustrating the essence of being embraced by the loving community of New Hope.
Joining the praise team was pivotal for Rob, connecting him deeply with fellow worship enthusiasts and marking his entry into active church life. Along with his wife, Amy, he began attending a Sunday school class, where they forged genuine friendships rooted in shared faith.
Eager to connect further, Rob expanded his involvement by joining the safety team. He and his wife have been here for a few years now and Rob is serving as an elder, deepening his commitment to nurturing the community that embraced him.
“Throughout this journey, I have enjoyed rich fellowship with members who genuinely care for one another, praying and supporting each other in our faith,” Rob shares. His story echoes Jesus's emphasis on the church body's importance, as highlighted in Matthew 16:18, where Jesus says to Peter, “And I tell you that you are Peter, and on this rock, I will build my church.”
“New Hope is more than a church; it’s a family that nurtures spiritual growth and fosters lifelong friendships. As I engage with this loving community, I find my faith deepening in ways I never anticipated. I am excited to continue growing, serving, and honoring the call to be part of something greater than myself.”
All women are invited to our annual Tables of Christmas celebration on Friday, December 6, from 6-8:30pm (doors open at 5:30pm). The cost is $25 per person and pre-registration is required. This will be a reflective time of fellowship and special music while we enjoy a delicious dinner catered by Olive Garden with pastas (gluten-free choices available), salad, bread sticks, dessert, and tea, water, or coffee. There will be no childcare for this event. Click here to register and pay.
WE CARE OUTREACH: THANKSGIVING DINNERS
As you begin to think about your preparations for Thanksgiving, could you make a part of your preparation a gift toward the 500 gift boxes We Care Outreach hopes to put together to make it possible for those needy folks in our community to have a Thanksgiving dinner? Bring any of the following items to New Hope by next Sunday, November 17, and put them in the bin in the lobby. We will make sure they get to We Care Outreach the following week.
- Stuffing and gravy mix packs - Chicken broth - Packs of mashed potatoes - Evaporated milk - Crispy fried onions - Cranberry sauce - Cream of mushroom soup - Frozen pies - Frozen turkeys (or you can give a financial gift and we will buy them) - Note: The youth are providing canned vegetables.
