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December 27, 2015
New Hope Ministry News and Events
Ministry Connections
www.NewHopeLutheran.org [email protected] 410.381.4673(HOPE)
Worship Times - 8:30 / 10 / 11:30am
We heartily welcome children in worship: We expect a certain amount of squirming, fussing, wandering, etc. Feel free to pick up a Children’s bulletin or an activity bag in the entryway. We also offer a well staffed Nursery, just past the restrooms to the left as you depart from the worship space,
which is available at any time during worship.
New Hope Lutheran Church was founded in 1984. We are a congregation of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA), the largest Lutheran denomination in the United States. We are also part of the local Delaware - Maryland Synod, a group of
The 2016 Giving Envelopes
Now available for pick up in the coat room to the right as
you depart from worship.
If you do not wish to use your 2016 giving envelopes, please place them in the box under the table and the Finance Team will recycle them.
Striking the Greens aka. Putting away the Christmas decorations
Sunday, January 3, 2016 following the 11:30a service
All are invited to help
Worship & Events Schedule December 27 8:30 & 10:00am Christmas Lessons and Carols (no Children’s Sunday School) January 3 8:30 & 10:00 & 11:30am Epiphany Sunday (no Children’s Sunday School) January 8 6:00pm Growing In Faith Together (GIFT) All are welcome! January 10 8:30 & 10:00 & 11:30am Baptism of our Lord (Resume Children’s Sunday School) January 14 9:00pm Confronting Racism: A Holy Yearning (Webcast) January 31 10am 5th Sunday Celebration and Chili Cook-Off Lunch
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Altar Flowers ($50 for both arrangements): 2016 Chart is on the church office door for you to reserve your flowers and dedication.
Pastor Ginny is available to visit those who are homebound, going to go to the hospital, or in the hospital. (301/639-7075 or [email protected]).
Growing With Groceries: You can purchase them in $25 and $100 denominations each Sunday in the Fellowship Hall. When you purchase the cards at face value, the church receives 5% profit.
Confirmation
Confirmation Class (Wed @ 5:30p, Sanctuary)
Team Meeting (Mon. 2/1, 7:30p)
Friends Helping Friends at New Hope: Please contact Peggy Johnson (410-489-4140 / [email protected]) if you are in need - or know someone in our congregation who is in need - of temporary help with meals, rides, household or yard work, shopping, etc. We are here for you. You also can contact the church office if you like. If you'd like to help provide any of these services for Friends Helping Friends at New Hope, please let me know or sign up on the Sign Up board in the Narthex.
Take “A walk in the woods”: Our focus this season is to renew our spirit through exercise. Log miles/steps/time for the Trek at this link: http://goo.gl/forms/xILbRHxa8u.
Adult Education Opportunities:
Adult Sunday School (Sun. 10a, Conference Room): No class today. Safe travels and Happy New Year!
Adult Mid-Week Bible Study (Weds, 10a, Conference Room): The Wednesday morning Bible study group will not meet on 12/23 and 12/30. Join us on January 6 for a study of Revelation, and bring a lunch to munch afterwards if you’d like.
South Pacific at Toby’s Dinner Theatre (Fri, 2/26): Join a group to see Toby’s production of the famous Rodgers and Hammerstein classic! This lush, exotic musical tells two love stories, both filled with the passion of wartime romance and the challenge of overcoming prejudice for love. Make reservations by filling out a form from the easel in the entry – place completed forms and checks in the box on the organ. If you have questions, talk to Sue Pumplin. Deadline for signup is Sunday, January 24!
Craft Group (2nd & 4th Tues. @ 7 - 9p, Fellowship Hall): not meeting 12/22.
Financial update through November 30th. Total income is $511,212 or 92% of budgeted 2015 income. Total expenses are $502,378 or 86% of 2015 budgeted expenses. Total income exceed total expenses by $8,834
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[email protected] 7th grade and up are welcome
Choir Rehearsals (Thurs. 7:30p) No rehearsal 12/31. Rehearsals resume 1/7.
Handbell Choir Rehearsals (Thurs. 6:30p): No rehearsal 12/31. Rehearsals resume 1/7.
Joyful Noise Rehearsals (Tues. 7:30p) No rehearsal 12/29. Rehearsals resume 1/5.
Seeking Singers for New Global Style Worship Service: We are thinking about starting a new service on the 4th Sundays (at 8:30 and 10:00a). Contact Sharon Punte if interested or to get additional information.
MLK Jr. Day of Service: We are seeking people interested in planning activities for this National Day of Service. If you would like to help plan activities, please contact Kathy Piet (410-340-6479 / [email protected]).
Looking for 2 Thrivent Members to Lead Thrivent Action Teams for MLK Day of Service. You do not need to participate in the day of service to lead the team, we just need you to go shopping for items for our projects. If you are interested, contact Kathy Piet ([email protected]). You must be able to sign up for the Action Team before the end of 2015 for there to be enough time to receive materials.
Seeking Medical and Prescription Support for Rt 1 Daycenter: You can write a check to New Hope and in the memo line write: Rt. 1 Medical Clinic.
Baby-item collection for Hearts and Homes for Youth: Drop off diapers and pull ups (any sizes), baby wipes, formula (especially the types for infants with allergies) for teen mothers in the foster care system in any of the bins under the Outreach table by the water fountain.
Lists of Non-Perishable Food Items for Amazing Grace, FISH, Route 1 and Blessings in a Backpack are available on the Outreach table by the water fountain. Drop off items in any of the bins under the table.
Still Receiving Pledges for 2016: Still receiving pledges for 2016. Green information sheets are available in the Volunteer Room. Place form in the Finance Admin mailbox in the Volunteer Room.
Youth
High School Youth Group (Mon. 12/28, 6:30-9p, Smith's house (10307 Tower Hill Court, Ellicott City). Eat dinner before you come, but bring some snacks. The Smiths will provide beverages. We'll play games, enjoy a movie, and have fun!
Additional Announcements
Coat Drive for Ladies: MCIW is having a coat drive as the institution will offer coats to our ladies being released from October 2015 through March 2016. Contact Susie Jordan ([email protected]) or Velma Honaker ([email protected]).
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Our Presiding Bishop, the Rev. Elizabeth Eaton, has written an open letter to the Muslim community. You can find the full text of the letter below, or download the letter here. You can also learn more about the ELCA's work on Lutheran-Muslim Relations here.
Dear Muslim Sisters and Brothers,
Grace and peace to you. I am writing on behalf of many Christians in this country who wish to share a word of solidarity, love and hope with you in these difficult days.
In this season of Advent, we, your Christian neighbors, are preparing to celebrate the birth of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, who commanded that “you shall love the Lord your God with all your heart … [and] you shall love your neighbor as yourself” (Mark 12:30-31, NRSV).
In our love for you, our Muslim neighbors, we are distressed by the ways in which you are being forced to bear the fears held by many in our nation. Therefore, we renew our commitment to find even more effective ways to protect and defend you from words and actions that assault your safety and wellbeing. We believe God calls us to resist what is divisive, discriminatory, xenophobic, racist or violent, and we want you to look to us as allies and friends.
The global refugee and migrant crisis and the acts of terror committed in this country and around the world are challenges that demand our collective efforts and our common prayers. Therefore, we will seek to stand shoulder to shoulder with you as agents of peace, justice, understanding, welcome and reconciliation for the sake of the world that God so loves.
In this holy season, when we anticipate the light that the darkness cannot overcome (John 1:5, NRSV), we are reminded of God’s gift of life abundant for all. Together with you, we are committed to building a stronger society based on the dignity of each human being, the value of diversity, the holiness of creation and the common good. We pledge our partnership and invite our local communities into continued dialogue and en-gagement to this end.
In peace, The Rev. Elizabeth A. Eaton, Presiding Bishop, Evangelical Lutheran Church in America
All are welcome!
Singles, couples, college students, empty nesters,
preschoolers, grandparents, newcomers, infants, teenagers, children,
widows, widowers, young adults, retirees…
well, you get the idea – Everyone!
Invite a neighbor, friend, co-worker, etc.
GIFT - Friday, January 8 @ 6 pm!
Communication from the Presiding Bishop Eaton
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Gracious God, support us all the day long until the shadows lengthen and the evening comes,
the busy world is hushed, and the fever of life is over and our work is done. Then, by
Thy mercy, grant us a safe lodging, a holy rest and peace at the last. Amen.
Our Faith Community in Prayer
Please contact the church office to add names.(410-381-4673 / [email protected]).
Hoping to stay current with prayer needs, names remain on the lists for one month unless asked to remain longer.
Terry Albright (Sharon Punte - mother) Diane Batchik Gene Bernet (Jeff Bernet - father) Cathy Beuchert Bernice Biermann (Paul Biermann - mother) Sheila Bines (Janice Nicholas - co-worker) Pam Blumberg (John Adams - sister) Bob Boyce (Dick & Marg Goodlin - brother in law) Thelma Brown (Donna Groves - friend) Pam Burcham Darleen Butler Jim Daniell (John Madden - friend) Miriam Deffenbaugh Luna Smith Domenech (Gail Smith - niece) Daniel Drudi (Sara Seider - brother) Jenna & Ira Dworkin (Leah Shepherd - friend) June Elliott Sanna Foster Wilbert Garrett (Jada Garrett - father) Steve Garrison (Janice Nicholas - brother) Jennifer & Scott Gribble (Leah Shepherd - friend) Lois Henderson (Sondra Ailinger - mother) Matthew Hoffman Wendy Houseman (Marla Stahl - friend) Jazmin Jackson (Julie Riddler - niece) K'jaun John (Gail Smith - nephew) Annetta Jones Pastor Jerry Knoche Don Krompert (Sharon Nickolaus - father) Vicki Kurrle Joan Kurz (Pastor Ginny - mother) Mary Kutcher (Donna Adams - mother)
Sam Loeffler Leo Mack (Sangeetha Struck - family) Delaney & Karen Michaelson (Loryn Baglione - friend) Cora & Sandy Mott (Julie Riddler - aunt and uncle) Lou Myers (Sharon Roney Myers - husband) Ursel Meyer (Erna Bunn - sister in law) Mary Meyer-Rizzo Delaney & Karen Michelson (Loryn Baglione - friend) Rajiv & Kristin Naidu (Sangeetha Struck - family) Carolyn O’Donnell Jerry Olley (Julie Riddler - friend) Nancy Okiebisu (Kathy Piet - friend) Tom Osterman (Linda Osterman - husband) Bob Otte Penny Otte Martha Patchan (Bob Patchan - mother) Paul Phillips (Chris Phillips - brother) Pat Ploeger Amy Ranker Karen Rush Keelan Smith (Gail Smith - nephew) Almira Smith (Gail Smith - mother) Wilbur Smith (Gail Smith - father) Pushpa Sokhey (Sangeetha Struck - aunt) Eloise Stocks (Gail Smith - aunt) Lisa Kelly and Greg Sweet (Leah Shepherd - friend) Walter Tackett (Dominic Giachino - Friend) Mahnaz Vanlandingham (Kathy Boschulte - friend) Ron Waynant (Marcia Patchan - father) Juanita Webster (Kim Hughes - mother) Keith Yates (Karen Waters - brother) Lois & Ron (Marla Stahl - friends)
Last Week’s Attendance 12/20
8:30 10:00 11:30 Total
56 81 26 163
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This Week at New Hope
Route 1 Daycenter Breakfast (1/23) (4th Saturday of the month)
Sign-up in Advance or at church
Sign up to volunteer on line at Sign Up Genius (www.signupgenius.com). To find the sign up type in [email protected], then type in the special word and then click search.
provide the food serve the meal Questions & Pans for food?
contact Kathy Piet ([email protected]).
Sunday, December 27
8:30 and 10:00 Worship (FH)
6:00p HS Youth Group (YR)
Monday, December 28
Office Closed
7:00p Single Again (CR/S)
Tuesday, December 29
Office Closed
Wednesday, December 30
Office Closed
Thursday, December 31
Office Closed
Friday, January 1
Office Closed
Saturday, January 2
4:00p Eagle Scout Court of Honor -
Wilson (S/FH)
6:30p AA (CL)
Sunday, January 3
8:30, 10:00, 11:30 Worship (FH)
10:00a Sunday School
12:30p Striking of Greens (WC)
6:00p HS Youth Group (YR)
Room Codes: CL - Classroom CR - Conference Room FH - Fellowship Hall M&A - Music & Arts Rm N - Nursery
OS - Off-site PO - Pastor’s Office S - Sanctuary VR - Volunteer Room WC - Whole church YR - Youth Room
9 p.m. (EST)
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January 3 8:30 10:00 11:30
Assisting Minister Gail Smith David Doty Dave Pumplin
Cantor Joyful Noise David Doty Dave Pumplin
Reader Paul Biermann Josie Zayac Seeking Volunteer
Communion Asst Jeff Bernet Art Patterson
Laurie McFee Brian Aker
None needed
Acolyte & family
Ushers Jim Rossi Seeking Volunteer Seeking Volunteer
Greeter Kim Kroll Jim Rossi
Stan Fleming David Sgambellone
George Kronmiller
Sound Technician Jacob Rettig David Bowman Jada Garrett
Altar Guild Sue Moyer Jada Garrett
Counters Stan & Gail Fleming
Nursery Attendants Ame Henry & Carolyn Le
December 27 8:30 10:00
Assisting Minister Art Patterson Ina O’Ryan
Cantor Art Patterson Ina O’Ryan
Lector Jacquelyn Johnson Jacquelyn Johnson
Communion Assistants Jim Rossi, Chris Winslow Debbie Crabtree, Laurie McFee
Acolyte & family Maggie Madden Lani Boschulte
Ushers Fred Kurrle, Sharon Nickolaus Brian Aker, George Kronmiller
Greeter Jim Rossi Seeking Volunteer
Sound Technician Paul Biermann David Bowman
Altar Guild Laurie & Maddie Palardy
Counters Cyndy & Perry Anderson and Cathy & Larry Dadin
Nursery Attendants Ame Henry & Carolyn Le
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8575 Guilford Road Columbia, Maryland 21046
410-381-4673 [email protected] www.NewHopeLutheran.org
2016 Congregation Officers Charles Nicholas President Charlie Bailey Vice President Deanna Lentz Treasurer Jada Garrett Secretary
Council Members 2015
Council Members Liaison to Team Chairs Larry Dadin Audit Charlie Bailey Outreach Kathy Piet Charles Nicholas Stewardship Deanna Lentz Finance Janice Nicholas Erin Myers Education Jim Rossi Pastor Ginny Price Worship Sue Moyer Cindy Ranker Youth Cindy Ranker Jacob Rettig Witness Rona Green Sharon Norris Property Chris Winslow Dennis Howser-Doty Youth Leah Shepherd Human Resources Juanita Walker Fellowship Deanna Lentz Jada Garrett Congregational Care Stephen Ministry Sue Biermann & Sue Pumplin BERT Diane Batchik ERNIE Jada Garrett
New Hope Lutheran Church a Stephen Ministry Congregation
Ministers The People of New Hope
Pastor Rev. Ginny Price / [email protected]
Diaconal Minister Cindy Ranker / [email protected]
Music Director Sharon Punte / [email protected]
Organist Sue Pumplin / [email protected]
Nursery Attendants Ame Henry / [email protected] Carolyn Le / [email protected]
Administration Sharon Punte / [email protected]
Sexton Frances Clifton
Make financial contributions online with
(Hardcopies are located on the bulletin board near the office door)
Go to www.NewHopeLutheran.org and click on the Simply Giving link.
If you have any questions, please contact the Finance Team ([email protected])