October2014 by New Hope Church

OCTOBER 2014 Children’s Ministry ........................6 Adult Ministry..................................3

Reaching People for Christ Rev. Steve Norden · norden@NewHopeWorship.com · 614.766.5445

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Three weeks ago I received an email that, for me, was a very exciting invitation.

Administration ................................2

The Reformed Church in America, our denomination, was forming a Local

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Missional Engagement Leadership Community comprised of 11 churches

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throughout the denomination. The churches selected have demonstrated a

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commitment to and effectiveness in outreach in their local communities. New Hope has been identified as one of those churches. When Consistory discussed this opportunity there was a clear sense that God is calling us to participate in this Leadership Community as we ask God “in what directions are you leading us?” While we have made significant financial and human investments in outreach to our local community as well as

Sunday, October 5 at 5:00PM See page 9

central Ohio, we believe we are also being called to greater outreach. As a part of this Leadership Community we’ll be learning from and sharing with other innovative churches in the Reformed Church as we think together about common ministry outcomes and develop strategy and benchmarks for

Men’s Bible Study Begins October 15 See page 4

measuring our growth in outreach ministries in our local community. We expect that as a result of our participation we will see a significant increase in the number of volunteers from New Hope who are involved in outreach ministry in our community and we will see a significant increase in the number of people who are touched by our outreach ministry. I am so grateful to God that Loretta Rolle and LeAnne Siddell have sensed God’s call to join me as a part of our Leadership Community Team. Over the next two years Loretta, LeAnne and I will be meeting four times with the Leadership Community Teams from other Reformed Church congregations. We will report directly to Consistory and the Outreach Team of New Hope and,

Begins Wednesday, October 15 See page 6

through them, to you. Please pray for Loretta, LeAnne and me as we begin this new venture of faith

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and commitment. Please pray that God will continue to open our hearts and

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eyes to new possibilities to impact central Ohio with the good news of

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Jesus Christ.

Facebook.com/NewHopePowell Twitter.com/NewHopePowell MISSION OF NEW HOPE CHURCH: To Reach People for Christ · To Root People in Christ · To Release People to Serve Christ

Administration and Finance Sandy Moberger, Church Administrator · moberger@NewHopeWorship.com · 614.766.5445 x37

We hope you have noticed the new paint that has freshened up the lower portion of our building. Thank you to John Vickers and Creative Paints for once again providing us with all of the supplies necessary to give us a much needed face lift. Your generosity is boundless. Along with the new paint we have started the parking lot repaving. Our New Hope Preschool provided us with the majority of funds to complete the Sunday School/Preschool area. This mission of our church not only provides outreach and Christian education to our little ones and those in the surrounding community, but supports itself and provides additional funding for more functions of our church. We extend our gratitude for these examples of Christian stewardship. We have moved our recycling bin to the back of the parking lot and put in a concrete pad to prevent damage to the blacktop. We also replaced many drain tiles to improve the appearance and functionality of our parking lot. While we wish these expenses weren't necessary, we are grateful we

August 2014

Year to Date

Income

$64,118

$578,710

Expenses

$75,046

$615,986

are able to keep our worship home in good repair as we continue to use your gifts to Reach, Root, and Release for Christ.

Our website has gotten a facelift! There’s still some tweaking going on, but check it out at NewHopeWorship.com and let us know what you think. Email webmaster@NewHopeWorship.com with your comments or suggestions. 2

Adult Ministry Rev. Sarah Palsma · palsma@NewHopeWorship.com · 614.766.5445 x15 · NewHopeWorship.com/Adults

Discovery Class Are you interested in learning more about New Hope Church, or becoming a member? Our Discovery Class is for you. Come join us for this four-week class, which defines our core values, doctrine, structure, strategy, history, and how you can become involved in the life and ministry of New Hope Church. The Discovery Class meets Sundays from 4:00PM to 6:00PM on October 5, 12, 19, and 26. Childcare is available. Sign up in the Narthex, or online at NewHopeWorship.com/Membership.

Year of the Bible We only have three months left in the Year of the Bible. As of October 1 we’ve read through 22 books in the Old Testament, 18 books in the New Testament, and 111 Psalms. Well done! If you are behind in the readings try and catch up as soon as you can, or just pick up the readings from the current day. You can find current and previous readings at NewHopeWorship.com/YOB. Whatever you do don’t give up! And if you have questions don’t be afraid to ask Steve or me. For the month of October, the Old Testament reading will focus on Jeremiah, and the New Testament reading will focus on the Gospel of John. May you be challenged and encouraged as we continue to read scripture together. Now for some fun…how much do you remember from our readings in September? See how many you can get right before looking up the answers (see page 4). Bible Trivia from Isaiah, 1 & 2 Timothy, Titus, Philemon and Hebrews 1.

When Isaiah saw a vision of the Lord in the temple one of the seraphs touched Isaiah’s mouth with what object?

Isaiah prophesied that a shoot shall come out of the stump of whom?

In what city was Timothy teaching?

Paul told Timothy not to let anyone despise him because of his what?

Paul writes that all scripture is inspired by whom?

What does Paul refer to Titus as?

Who is Paul sending back to Philemon?

Hebrews says that Moses was faithful in God’s house as a what?

To what does Hebrews compare the word of God?

10. According to Hebrews, how many times must Christ be crucified for all people to be saved?

Adult Ministry Rev. Sarah Palsma · palsma@NewHopeWorship.com · 614.766.5445 x15 · NewHopeWorship.com/Adults

Adult Sunday School The Prophets Sundays at 9:30AM in the Library Facilitated by Todd Alles and Mark Dutton This fall our Year of the Bible Old Testament reading will be taking us through the words of the prophets. The prophets, from Isaiah to Malachi, spoke the word of God to the people of God during very tumultuous times in Israel’s history.

Utilizing

Ray Vanderlaan’s “Faith Lessons” and other materials, come and engage with the words of the prophets and discover how they are still speaking to our world today. World Religions Sundays at 10:45AM in the Library Facilitated by Rick Schuster Join us for a fascinating study of the religions of the world and how they relate to Christianity. Adults of all ages are invited to join us for Sunday School. Come when you can; there is no need to sign up, and no homework! It’s simply a time to fellowship and grow in your faith with others. Answers to Bible Trivia from page 3 1. A live coal (Isaiah 6:6) 2. Jesse (Isaiah 11:1) 3. Ephesus (1 Timothy 1:3) 4. Youth (1 Timothy 4:12) 5. God (2 Timothy 3:16) 6. My loyal child in the faith we share (Titus 1:4) 7. Onesimus (Philemon 1:10) 8. Servant (Hebrews 3:5) 9. A two-edged sword (Hebrews 4:12) 10. Once (Hebrews 10:10)

Men’s Bible Study “Fight: Winning the Battles that Matter Most” by Craig Groeschel Wednesdays at 7:00PM in the Youth Room October 15 through November 12 Facilitated by Dave Summers In “Fight,” pastor and author Craig Groeschel explores the life of Samson, helping you uncover who you really are – a man created with a warrior’s heart in the image of God – and how to stand up and fight for what’s right. Find the strength to fight the battles you know you need to fight, the ones that determine the state of your heart, the quality of your marriage, and the spiritual health of your family.

Adult Ministry Rev. Sarah Palsma · palsma@NewHopeWorship.com · 614.766.5445 x15 · NewHopeWorship.com/Adults

Women’s Bible Studies Children of the Day by Beth Moore Mondays at 7:00PM, September 8 through November 3 Facilitated by Terry Geist and Denise Loftus Thursdays at 9:30AM, September 11 through November 6 Nursery care available Facilitated by Bonnie Fussner, Cheryl Vornbrock, and Michele Worthington New Hope Women’s Bible Study Facebook Group Join us for continued discussion throughout the week on Facebook Contact Pastor Sarah for an invitation Is family life a challenge? Is work is driving you crazy? Do you know God has a purpose for your life, but can’t figure out what it is? Know that your circumstances are not coincidental. And God’s timing is impeccable. Join Beth Moore on the Thessalonian shores as she walks you through the truth of each verse of 1 and 2 Thessalonians. In this study, you’ll face crises, afflictions, relationships, doubts, concerns, and fears. Find encouragement for living the Christian life now and hope for when Christ returns. New this fall is the opportunity for continued discussion and reflection throughout the week on Facebook. This is also a way for you to take this study even if you can’t make the Monday evening or Thursday morning group. All you need is a Facebook account. This is a closed group so there can be some level of security and freedom in our conversations. To join, contact Pastor Sarah for an invitation.

Revelation by Sue Edwards Wednesdays at 12:30PM, September 10 through November 12 Facilitated by Pastor Sarah Throughout history people have speculated how the earth will end. Though it is often seen as the best source for end times study, the book of Revelation is not about predicting the end, but about preparing for eternal life. This book comes alive with color, sound, visions, songs, terror, triumph, warnings, and promises. Come and learn what this visionary and apocalyptic narrative has to teach us about the God who was, who is, and who is to come.

Children’s Ministry Josh Barna, Director · barna@NewHopeWorship.com · 614.766.5445 x13 · NewHopeWorship.com/Children

Sunday School

Family Connection Facebook Group

New Hope’s children have

Beginning this fall, look for your invitation to join

done a fantastic job acclimat-

New Hope’s Family Connection Facebook group.

ing to the transition from the

This will be a closed group, which means only those

sanctuary to their classrooms

who are invited can see and participate in posts. Our

every Sunday morning.

Facebook group will be a digital space for families to

September the teachers and

connect, read interesting and relevant articles, and

shepherds lovingly taught about the creation of the

get advice from each other and from some of the

world, Adam and Eve, and Noah. In the next month

wise men and women who might have been there

we will study Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob and how

before!

God called a family to become his very own!

Club 45

Kids WOW

In September, Club 45 met in the

New Hope’s Wednesday

Nippa Room to plan their calen-

programming for K-5th

dar for this upcoming year. 4th

graders begins on Octo-

and 5th grade students and their

ber 15.

parents had several amazing

Most every

Wednesday from Octo-

ideas for new projects in which to participate. Some

ber 15 till February 11 we start in the sanctuary at

of the new ways we will serve God include volunteer-

5:30PM and eat dinner, then run through our rota-

ing at the Ronald McDonald house, and participating

tions of music, bible, and games/crafts, and ending

in “Walk for the Cure.” Of course, we will also con-

with a concluding ceremony in the sanctuary at

tinue with many of the projects that were done last

7:15PM. This year, in our sessions we will learn about

year, including this month’s activity that emphasizes

Moses and the Israelites’ “Wilderness Escape” from

“service, socializing, and spiritual growth”- the Dublin

Egypt. You can register your child(ren), pay, and sign

Spooktacular on October 16! If you can help supply

up to volunteer at NewHopeWorship.com/WOW.

any of the 7,000 pieces of candy (yes, 7,000!) needed for this outreach, please bring your donations to church by October 12.

New Hope Preschool Lynn Riley, Director · preschool@NewHopeWorship.com · 614.766.2446 · NewHopePreschool.com

We have had a fabulous start to our school year! The children are adjusting and we are having fun. At the end of September we had a visit from the Fire Fighters to learn about fire safety! The children enjoyed touring the fire trucks. October at New Hope Preschool consists of Picture Day, our fall field trip, Vision Screenings, and Halloween Parades! This is the second year that we are offering vision screening. Last year two families contacted their doctor as suggested after the screening and discovered the advantage of this early evaluation. This is an important assessment and I am proud to say that two of our staff members and myself are trained to provide this screening. We continue finding new ways to provide a quality program for the children that come to New Hope. If you would like to join us for our Halloween parades they will be Thursday, October 30 at 10:45AM and 2:15PM, and again on Friday, October 31 at 10:45AM. Come join the fun!

Music Ministry Christine Loy, Director · loy@NewHopeWorship.com · 614.766.5445 x14 · NewHopeWorship.com/Music

Gearing up for Christmas! Our annual Christmas Cantata is coming soon! This year on December 14, get ready to “Ring the Bells," a celebration of Jesus' birth through music. Join the Kids Choir, Adults, Band, Instruments, and Bells! ALL are welcome to participate and here's how! New Hope Rings ... Christmas! We are looking for 25 people to help us with bell ringing for the Christmas Cantata! Rehearsals begin Sundays in November at 4:30PM. Sing with the Choir! Now is the time to jump into our Christmas Choir, rehearsing Thursdays at 7:30PM. We especially need you men! Join us now to get ready for Christmas!

Kids WOW Music begins October 15! K-5th graders, please join Mrs. Valentine as we begin a journey in music! Bell Ringing, Worship, Christmas Music, and our Spring Musical, “Here for the Gold!” Look for more information to come! 7

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Monthly Prayer Meeting Our next monthly Intercessory Prayer Meeting will be Monday, October 6 at 7:00PM in the Sanctuary. If you need prayer, or would like to pray for others, please join us. For more information, see Deborah Weiker or contact the church office. For where two or three have gathered in My name, I am there in their midst. â€“ Matthew 18:20

HIS Place Community Dinner New Hope is one of several churches serving HIS Place, a community dinner at St. John's Episcopal Church near downtown Columbus, by serving hot meals to those in need. The next opportunity to serve at HIS Place is Wednesday, October 8 at 5:30PM. If you'd like to help, please sign up online at NewHopeWorship.com/HISPlace, see LeAnne Siddell, or contact the church office at 614.766.5445.

Share a Simple Gift Most of us have never experienced the ordeal of living outside all winter without a coat or warm clothes. Having warm clothing is more than just a comfort issue, it's also a serious health concern for the homeless, especially homeless men. They are often seen in emergency rooms with critical wounds and illnesses caused by overexposure to cold, wet weather.

Please bless these often

overlooked brothers of ours with a gift of warm clothing this winter. New men's underwear, socks, hats, and gloves, and new or gently used seasonal outerwear are desperately needed, especially larger sizes. We will be collecting these items in the Narthex on Sundays, October 19 and October 26.

All items will be

donated to Faith Mission's downtown Columbus shelter for homeless men. Thank you for sharing a simple gift that makes such a difference.

Operation Christmas Child - Shoe Boxes for Children The Outreach Committee is coordinating Operation Christmas Child again this year and will be collecting shoe boxes filled with small gifts for children. This program is sponsored by Samaritan's Purse, which is a non-denominational evangelical Christian organization providing spiritual and physical aid to people around the world. An Operation Christmas Child table will be in the narthex in mid-October with ideas for packing a box, or visit SamaritansPurse.org/Operation-Christmas-Child for suggestions. The last day for the collection will be at the Advent Potluck Dinner on November 23. Thank you for your support in demonstrating God's love in a tangible way to needy children around the world. 8

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Ring a Bell for the Salvation Army "Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves, not looking to your own interests but each of you to the interests of the others." - Philippians 2:3-4 New Hope will once again ring a bell for the Salvation Army to help those less fortunate in our community. We will ring between the hours of 9:00AM and 8:00PM on Saturday, December 13 at the same two locations as last year - the Dublin Kroger Marketplace on Sawmill Rd. just north of Hard Rd., and the Powell Kroger on Sawmill Parkway just down the street from the church. You can sign up to ring for one hour (or in one hour increments) by contacting Ed Klinker, or online at NewHopeWorship.com/salvation-army-bell-ringing. Slots fill quickly so please sign up today. Thanks for taking some time out of your busy schedule to help make Christmas merrier for others.

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Senior Sages Luncheon Senior Sages of all ages are invited to the Dublin Retirement Village for a noon lunch on Tuesday, October 14. Following lunch Christoffer Welen, Community Relations Consultant at DRV, will provide a program on his Australia backpacking trip. RSVP to Office Administrator Nancy Green at 614.766.5445 x10.

New Hope Church Calendar - October NewHopeWorship.com/Events Wednesday, October 1

Monday, October 13

Sunday, October 26

12:30PM Women’s Bible Study

7:00PM Women’s Bible Study

9:30AM Contemporary Worship

6:30PM The Journey: Stage 3

7:15PM Preschool Board Meeting

9:30AM Children’s Sunday School

7:30PM Beyond Bethel Bible Study Thursday, October 2 9:30AM Women’s Bible Study 6:15PM Band Rehearsal 7:30PM Choir Rehearsal 7:30PM AA Meeting

Tuesday, October 14

9:30AM Middle School Sunday School

12:00PM Senior Sages

9:30AM Adult Sunday School

6:00PM Deacon and Elder Meetings

10:45AM Adult Sunday School

7:30PM Consistory Meeting

10:45AM The Journey: Stage 1

Wednesday, October 15

11:00AM Traditional Worship

12:30PM Women’s Bible Study

11:00AM High School Sunday School

5:15PM Kids WOW

4:00PM Discovery Class

9:30AM Contemporary Worship

6:30PM The Journey: Stage 3

5:15PM Middle School Youth Group

9:30AM Children’s Sunday School

7:00PM Men’s Bible Study

7:00PM High School Youth Group

9:30AM Middle School Sunday School

7:30PM Beyond Bethel Bible Study

Sunday, October 5

9:30AM Adult Sunday School

Thursday, October 16

10:45AM Adult Sunday School

9:30AM Women’s Bible Study

10:45AM The Journey: Stage 1

6:15PM Band Rehearsal

11:00AM Traditional Worship

7:30PM Choir Rehearsal

11:00AM High School Sunday School 4:00PM Discovery Class

7:30PM AA Meeting Sunday, October 19

Monday, October 27 7:00PM Women’s Bible Study 7:00PM Outreach Team Meeting Tuesday, October 28 7:00PM Adult Ministry Team Meeting Wednesday, October 29 12:30PM Women’s Bible Study

4:30PM Handbell Rehearsal

9:30AM Contemporary Worship

5:15PM Kids WOW

5:00PM New Hope Pig Roast

9:30AM Children’s Sunday School

6:30PM The Journey: Stage 3

9:30AM Middle School Sunday School

7:00PM Men’s Bible Study

Monday, October 6 7:00PM Women’s Bible Study

9:30AM Adult Sunday School

7:00PM Prayer Meeting

10:45AM Adult Sunday School

Wednesday, October 8

7:30PM Beyond Bethel Bible Study Thursday, October 30

10:45AM The Journey: Stage 1

10:50AM Preschool Halloween Parade

12:30PM Women’s Bible Study

11:00AM Traditional Worship

9:30AM Women’s Bible Study

5:30PM HIS Place

11:00AM High School Sunday School

2:20PM Preschool Halloween Parade

6:30PM The Journey: Stage 3

4:00PM Discovery Class

6:15PM Band Rehearsal

7:30PM Beyond Bethel Bible Study

5:15PM Middle School Youth Group

7:30PM Choir Rehearsal

Thursday, October 9 9:30AM Women’s Bible Study 6:15PM Band Rehearsal 7:30PM Choir Rehearsal 7:30PM AA Meeting Sunday, October 12

7:00PM High School Youth Group Monday, October 20 7:00PM Women’s Bible Study

10:50AM Preschool Halloween Parade

Wednesday, October 22 12:30PM Women’s Bible Study 5:15PM Kids WOW

9:30AM Contemporary Worship

6:30PM The Journey: Stage 3

9:30AM Children’s Sunday School

7:00PM Men’s Bible Study

9:30AM Middle School Sunday School

7:30PM Beyond Bethel Bible Study

9:30AM Adult Sunday School

7:30PM AA Meeting Friday, October 31

Thursday, October 23

10:45AM Adult Sunday School

9:30AM Women’s Bible Study

10:45AM The Journey: Stage 1

6:15PM Band Rehearsal

11:00AM Traditional Worship

7:00PM Mission of Mercy Meeting

11:00AM High School Sunday School

7:30PM Choir Rehearsal

4:00PM Discovery Class

7:30PM AA Meeting

5:15PM Middle School Youth Group 7:00PM High School Youth Group

See our new online calendar at NewHopeWorship.com/Events

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Sunday Worship Schedule Living Water Contemporary Service 9:30AM · Traditional Worship Service 11:00AM

Rev. Stephen M. Norden, Senior Pastor

Gail Headlee, Communications Coordinator

614.766.5445 · norden@NewHopeWorship.com

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Rev. Sarah Palsma, Associate Pastor

Holly McDonald, Accompanist

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614.766.5445 · mcdonald@NewHopeWorship.com

Joshua Barna, Director of Children’s Ministry

Christine Loy, Director of Music

614.766.5445 x13 · barna@NewHopeWorship.com

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Bob Cline, Director of Youth Ministry

Sandy Moberger, Church Administrator

614.766.5445 · cline@NewHopeWorship.com

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Connor Curfman, Tech Coordinator

Lynn Riley, New Hope Preschool Director

614.766.5445 · tech@NewHopeWorship.com

614.766.2446 · preschool@NewHopeWorship.com

Nancy Green, Office Administrator

Lara Valentine, Children’s Choir Director

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614.766.5445 · valentine@NewHopeWorship.com

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