June 22, 2013

newhopefulton

Praise and WorshipEd Garcia

MessageThe Catalytic Gifts

Pastor Dave Gemmell

Community LifeJerry Woods (First Service)

Christian Moore (Second Service)

BenedictionPastor Dave Gemmell

Worship at New HopeCommunity at Worship - 10:30 a.m. & 12:15 p.m. | Kingdom Kids Worship (Rooms 121/122) -10:30 a.m | Middle School Worship (Resumes August 24)

Community Life 2

VBS 2013 3

Family Tools 4

connect. serve. grow.

Today is the first Sharing Our Pantry Food Drive for Summer!We need volunteers to help sort, bag and deliver groceries to Morningside Park Apartments in Jessup immediately after first service in Room 200. The next date for bringing in food donations is July 20. Questions? Send an email to info@sharingourstrength.net.

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communitylife Welcome to New Hope! We're here to help you grow in your spiritual journey. This page highlights some exciting ways for you and your family to make meaningful connections and grow your relationship with God. 

If there is anything we can do to support you on your journey, let us know.

Church OfficeMon-Thu 9a-5p, Fri 10a-2p

Phone/Text Message410-541-6394

Emailinfo@lookingforachurch.org

june june julycommunitylife Welcome to New Hope! We're here to help you grow in your spiritual journey. This page highlights some exciting ways for you and your family to make meaningful connections and grow your relationship with God. 

If there is anything we can do to support you on your journey, let us know.

Church OfficeMon-Thu 9a-5p, Fri 10a-2p

Phone/Text Message410-541-6394

Emailinfo@lookingforachurch.org

23A memorial service celebrating the life of Elba Nieto, mother of New Hope's Felix Nieto, will take place here at the church at 3 p.m., with a reception to follow. Please pray for the Nietos as they mourn their loss.

26Ignite your prayer life Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. at the church. Come out for praise and prayer.

6Chadash, a women’s group, meets July 6 at 9:30 a.m. in Room 111 (Prayer Room). Chadash means renewal and is an opportunity for women to be renewed by God’s presence. For details, contact Debbie Howell at info@lookingforachurch.org.

communitylife Welcome to New Hope! We're here to help you grow in your spiritual journey. This page highlights some exciting ways for you and your family to make meaningful connections and grow your relationship with God. 

If there is anything we can do to support you on your journey, let us know.

Church OfficeMon-Thu 9a-5p, Fri 10a-2p

Phone/Text Message410-541-6394

Emailinfo@lookingforachurch.org

24Tickets are no longer available for the free WGTS 91.9 Listener Appreciation Concert at New Hope. We do need volunteers to act as ushers and help with merchandise sales. Contact Prithy at 301-854-1866 if you’re available.

29Mark your calendars: We will celebrate Communion during both worship services.

15Woman2Woman, a weekly women’s small group, begins a new session. The group meets every Monday in Burtonsville, Md. Pick up a flier from the hallway bulletin board. For more information, contact Pastor Ann Roda at info@lookingforachurch.org

CHURCH LIFEAre you visiting? Thank you for coming to worship with us today! You are invited to New Hope in Seven Minutes or Less, a brief information session at the front of the auditorium. In addition to learning more about us, you will get a free gift bag filled with goodies!

Help welcome Pastor Mike Speegle in a big way — through his stomach! Get a gift card to your favorite local restaurant (suggested amount at least $25), and write on a separate card why this restaurant is your favorite. We will collect the cards on July 6 and present the gift to him that day.

Lunch on the Lawn, July 6, starting after first service. Join us for a picnic on our beautiful property and get to know Pastor Mike in a fun and casual way. We will set up canopies and provide drinks and all eating utensils; you bring your picnic basket of food, lawn chairs, blankets and casual clothes. 

YOUNG ADULTSwww.youngadultsconnect.com

Connect, a Bible study group just for young adults, meets Sabbaths from 11 a.m. to noon in the trailer. Let’s explore the life-changing teachings of God’s Word together!

FAMILY MINISTRIESwww.newhopelovesfamilies.com

Kingdom Kids will learn to hope in God’s good plans. The Bible story is found in Ruth 2-4, Ruth marries Boaz. Download Take-It-Home sheets at newhopelovesfamilies.com.

Middle School Worship goes on summer break June - August. New season: Aug. 24. Middle School Sabbath School will continue to meet at 9:30 a.m. in Room 206.

Do you like to organize? We’re looking for someone to spend two to three hours monthly to help organize children’s ministry supplies, For more information, contact Lynne at office@lookingforachurch.org.

Do you Sing or Play an Instrument?

Sabbath Jams, a social gathering for musicians and singers, will take place TODAY at 4 p.m.

Come, let’s glorify Jesus’ name in song together!

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Calling all Volunteers!To make this year’s VBS program a success, we need willing and able hands to help. We don’t need much — just a bit of your time. We’re seeking volunteers to give about 20 minutes on one Sabbath or more during the VBS program month. For more info, text VBS and your name and email address to 410-541-6394.

The theme for Vacation Bible School (VBS) this year is "Facing Fear! Trusting God!"

It is based on the Scripture from 2 Timothy 1:7, "For God did not give us a spirit of fearfulness, but one of power, love and sound judgment."

Kids will be challenged to face their fears and trust God as they twist and turn through the roller coaster of life. This summer’s program will teach them that God did not give them a spirit of fearfulness but a spirit of power, love and good judgment.

Through the life of Paul, in the book of Acts, kids will learn to trust God to do the following:

๏ dare to change๏ dare to speak up๏ dare to believe๏ dare to stand strong๏ dare to trust God’

Each week, kids will choose a challenge dare to live out in their lives.

VBS will take place every Saturday from July 13 through Aug. 17, 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m., in the multipurpose room.

The program and its activities allow kids to connect to God's Word in a creative setting where the gospel message can speak to their hearts.

This year’s VBS director is Pamela Anderson, who brings more than 30 years of experience to New Hope, having directed various programs in small and large churches alike. Pamela loves kids and knows VBS! 

By Pastor Ann Roda

VBS 2013: Teaching Kids to Face – and Overcome –

Fear

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Find us: 12350 Hall Shop Road, Fulton, MD 20759 Call us/ send a text message: 410-541-NEWH (6394)

Email us: info@lookingforachurch.org Visit us online: www.lookingforachurch.org

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God’s Daily WordUse the following passages to explore additional biblical insights about hoping in God.

SUNDAY Lamentations 3:21-24

MONDAY 2 Corinthians 12:9; Psalm 27:4-5

TUESDAY 2 Corinthians 4:16-18

WEDNESDAY Lamentations 3:25-26

THURSDAY Ephesians 3:14-19

FRIDAY Hebrews 12:1-3

Weekly ChallengeSpend some time this week to evaluate the relationship between how you may feel and the truth about God that remains true no matter how you feel. Just because you feel hopeless, does that mean there is no hope?

The Back Page follows the Bible lessons that children and youth are studying and serves to help kids and adults continue the spiritual discussion at home and establish patterns of a devotional life.

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My aunt recently passed away after a gallant fight with ovarian cancer. She just knew that God was going to do something amazing in her life, so we confidently prayed for miraculous healing and for the power of God to be manifest in her life. We prayed that God would be glorified; for the strength and courage to believe. We hoped. But she got worse. 

One night, my phone rang at 4 a.m. I feared the worst — news of her passing. But, to my surprise, it was my aunt on the phone. Her voice was shaky but strong. She asked for Jose and me to pray for her; to pray for a miracle. After we prayed, she was silent for a long time. When she spoke again, there was confidence in her voice. She said to me, “I am ready to die.” I did not understand what she meant. Her response contradicted what I was praying, that a miracle would happen to her.

A few days after she passed away, I finally understood. We prayed hard for the miracle of healing — that she would suddenly be cancer-free. We were looking, hoping and anticipating the miracle. The miracle did happen, but not in the way we hoped.

My aunt died loving and believing in Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior, as her Messiah, Redeemer and Friend. She died absolutely knowing that, one day in the future, she will be resurrected. And that is the miracle! The miracle of being resurrected, waking up healed from cancer, to see Jesus face to face. The miracle we had been praying and hoping for will be fulfilled. But in God’s time and place, not our own.

God is going to do something amazing in her life; He is going to resurrect her. That is the miracle! The miracle we can hope for and believe in.

What miracle are you hoping for today?

Thought for the Week

Ann Roda

Pastor for Families

annroda@lookingforachurch.org

For the FamilyHave every member of the family memorize Jeremiah 29:11: “‘For I know the plans I have for you,’ declares the Lord, ‘plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.’”

DownloadFor additional family resources about the teaching for this week, scan the code to download the Take-It-Home sheet or visit newhopelovesfamilies.com.

Today, if you aren’t sure where you would spend eternity if this were your last day on earth, we want you to know that God loves you and made a way for you to have eternal life. For more information about accepting Him as your Lord and Savior, visit www.lookingforachurch.org/discoverjesus or send a text message to 410-541-6394.