The Importance of Education in the Church

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1 May 7, 2014 As New Hope we are Disciples of Christ striving to bring Heaven to earth through nurturing, serving, and connecting! The Importance of Education in the Church This newsletter contains information about several opportunities for our children and youth to be formed in their faith. As adults, we should all keep in mind that the responsibility for passing along the stories and traditions of the faith belongs to us ALL of us! No matter our age or abilities, we can each play a role in nurturing our children and youth. As we look towards summer, a time when families have a little more flexibility with their schedules, could we each look for a way to build up the role of the church s life for our young people? Here are a few opportunities you could consider: --volunteering for one month (either June or July) to do a twenty-minute lesson with our elementary Sunday Schoolers curriculum is provided! Perhaps you would be willing to simply come in and tell a story about church when you were a kid. Talk with Sean or Amy if you are willing. --helping with Vacation Bible School We will be doing a joint VBS with Hillcrest Christian Church. They are doing most of the hard work of planning.we need to show our support by showing up to help. Please register your child AND/OR sign up to be a helper on the bulletin board outside the church office. See Anthony for more information. --supporting our newly formed Youth Co-op This group will rotate their meetings between churches: New Hope, Del-City, Hillcrest, and FCC Moore. The primary need for support is food: you can show your support by offering to bring a meal item for the weeks we serve. Please see Katy to express your interest in helping in this way. While we are all busy with other ministries and life itself, until a congregation makes the education of its children and youth a priority, our kids will miss out. Think of the people who have helped make faith real for you now it s our turn to serve! Growing in faith with you, Amy

2 Sunday Servants for Way to Go, Grads! Worship Leader Charlie Norton Elders Don Mann, Priscilla Mann Greeters Janette Whittern Deacons Steve Kidwell, Van Ryals Gilbert Briones Sean Shenold, Lee Briones Nursery Ann Kennedy Communion Preparation Helen Turner Candle Lighters Our Children (If you are scheduled to serve but unable to do so on any given date, Deacons, please call Richard Reames, Elders, please call Diana Anderson) On Sunday, May 18, we will recognize our graduates in morning worship. We are so very proud of Van Ryals, who is graduating from Moore High School, and of Christy Qualls who is completing her master s degree at the OU Healthy Science Center and begins full-time work in June. If you know of any other graduates, please notify the church office ASAP. In Our Prayers SPECIAL PRAYERS Family of George Talley, Rachel Hughes (Alvina Wilks sister) Linda Goff, Ann Holcomb, everyone affected by the recent wildfires including the staff of Central Christian Camp in Guthrie CONTINUED PRAYERS Anthony Henderson, Joe Holcomb, Tiffany Haggard (friend of Vicki Eaton), David Lee (Mollie Coker s brother), Eddie Edwards (Barbara Christoffels son), Nan Hartman, Sue Wilson, NHCC Search Committee, Refuge Fellowship Church, The Regional Church, The children and youth of our church, our country s leaders and all personnel serving in the Military and their families. We extend heartfelt Christian Sympathy to the family of George Talley who passed away on May 1st. George will be greatly missed by the NHCC family. Services for George were held at the Church on Monday May 5th. CENTRAL AREA CHURCHES PRAYING FOR CHURCHES May 4th First Christian, Perry Pastor: Martin Foster May 11th Community Christian, Ponca City Pastor: Susan Payne May 18th First Christian, Ponca City Pastor: Larry Metzger Roberta Shaffer

3 New Hope Connects Please join us on Sunday May 18, 2014* for a potluck meal. We are continuing the new system of who brings what to the meal. If your name begins with A-I. you are asked to bring a vegetable dish. If your name begins with J-R, you are asked to bring a salad (green salad, potato salad, Jello salad, etc.). If your name begins with S-Z, you are asked to bring a meat dish/casserole. Dessert will be provided. Bring a friend or two. Plan to join us and let's fellowship together. *Lunch will be served immediately follow morning worship services. New Hope Serves Salvation Army Drop Box Stationed at New Hope Have you noticed the Salvation Army Drop Box on the north east corner of the NHCC parking lot? The items donated to the Salvation Army will go to support an 80 bed Adult Rehabilitation Center for men primarily dealing with alcohol and drug addiction. This is one more way that New Hope Serves! Refuge Fellowship NHCC will again be serving at Refuge Fellowship Church on Monday, June 30th. That means there will be a planning meeting on Sunday, June 22nd right after Worship. NHCC will be responsible for the main course this time. Won t you join in the planning, preparation, and serving of this meal that is provided for the Homeless population of downtown Oklahoma City. Diaper Drive It s time for New Hope s Annual Help Another Mother Diaper Drive. Bring diapers, baby wipes, infant to toddler size clothing or Good Start Formula place them in the crib in the foyer. We will be collecting items through the month of May.to be given to Infant Crisis Services to assist families with at-risk children.

4 Page 4 New Hope Nurtures Register Now for VBS Youth Co-op News This year New Hope will be joining with Hillcrest Christian Church for an exciting Vacation Bible School: Weird Animals. VBS is for Kids from pre-school thru 6th grade. Youth ay also participate as Team Leaders. June 9-13 at Hillcrest Christian Church 1501 SW 59th, Oklahoma City, OK Telephone: :00 PM - 8:30 PM (dinner meal included daily) New Hope Youth joined youth from four other south/east OKC metro churches at New Hope on Sunday May 4th for a wonderful Cinco de Mayo celebration. The group grows each time we meet. What a great opportunity to get to know youth from other Disciples congregations in the area and to have a good time in a wholesome atmosphere! Ole! At Weird Animals vacation Bible school, kids experience God s Word in surprising and unforgettable ways! Each day, leaders reinforce one simple Bible truth which makes it easy for kids to remember and apply to real life! Volunteers Needed! Even though our New Hope Children will be joining the children of Hillcrest for a combined VBS this year, we will need lots of youth and adults from NHCC to help. Call Sean Shenold to find out exactly what you can do to make this our best ever VBS.

5 Page 5 May at New Hope Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday :00a.m. breakfast for Sunday School 9:30a.m. Sunday School Series : Who Are the Disciples? Food Cabinet Sunday 12N F & R/Evan. 1:30p.m.Staff Meeting 4-6P Coop NHCC 11 Mother s Day 9am Breakfast 9:30a.m. Sunday School Series : Who Are the Disciples? (Beliefs) 18 9am Breakfast 9:30a.m. Sunday School Series: Who Are the Disciples? (Origins) Honor Graduates 12:00 Potluck Lunch 1:30 Board Meeting 4-6P Youth Del City 5 Serve at Refuge Fellowship Church 12 6:30p.m. Ladies of the Evening :00 CWF Day Group :00 Ladies Breakfast (Newsletter) 21 (Newsletter) : At Cheesecake Penn Square :00p.m. Christian Education am-12n Coast Guard Auxiliary a.m. Breakfast 9:30a.m. Sunday School Series : Who Are the Disciples? (Growth) Memorial Day Church Office Closed June 9-13 at Hillcrest Christian Church 1501 SW 59th, Oklahoma City, OK Telephone: :00 PM - 8:30 PM (dinner meal included daily)

6 Who We Are As New Hope we are Disciples of Christ striving to bring Heaven to earth by Nurturing We are a diverse gathering of Jesus followers devoted to creating a safe space and direction for the younger generations. Serving We are a church family whose house has no walls. Our community and our world are family members to whom we are connected through our Heavenly Father. Our family includes all. Connecting We are a congregation that believes each person has a unique place within the family of New Hope New Hope means new hope for anyone, anywhere in all situations. Ministers: All Members Transitional Pastor: Rev. Amy Rogers Minister of Administration: Sandy Moyers Youth Minister: Katy Hirsch Children s Minister: Anthony Henderson Music Minister: Marietta Combs Pianist: Brad Davidson Media Tech: David Rock Custodian: Sean Shenold Place Stamp Here Bringing Heaven to Earth S. Pennsylvania Oklahoma City, OK Phone: Fax: newhopeccokc@sbcglobal.net May 7, 2014 We re on the Web nhccokc.com