On Sunday December 9th, at 1:30p.m. there will be a Called Board Meeting to approve the proposed 2013 Budget and the proposed

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1 New Hope News NHCC Annual Meetings November 7, 2012 NHCC Church offices will be closed on the following dates: November 22nd December 25th December 26th January 1st Please plan accordingly. On Sunday December 9th, at 1:30p.m. there will be a Called Board Meeting to approve the proposed 2013 Budget and the proposed 2013 Slate of Officers. It is extremely important that all Board Members be present to consider this most important business. The Annual Called Congregational Meeting will be on Sunday, December 16th immediately following morning worship. At this meeting the Congregation will vote on the Budget and Officers for Please be present as we conduct the business of the Church. C.R.O.P Walk 2012 Inside this issue: Prayer Concerns 2 New Members 2 Stewardship Thought 3 CWF News 3 Calendar 4 New Sermon Series 6 Plan now for Advent 6 Thank-you s 6 Tee-Shirts 6 Youth & Kids 7 An Invitation Budget 8 NHCC Raised over $1000 "In 2010, the members and supporters of the New Hope CROP Walkers contributed a little more than $600 towards the fight against hunger and poverty around the world and in our own community. In 2011, New Hope CROP Walkers raised nearly $900 towards our goal of $1000. In 2012, we set our goal conservatively, but prayed that God would bless our efforts, and He did! The final total contributed to support this year's New Hope CROP Walkers is [drum roll, please, Bill!] nearly 50 pounds of tuna fish and peanut butter, and...$1,328.00! What generous folks you are -- thank you so very much! Never forget the words of the Savior: "Give, and it shall be given to you; good measure, pressed down, and shaken together, and running over..." [Luke 6:38]."

2 Page 2 New Hope News Welcome New Members On Sunday, November 11th, New Hope welcomed two new members. Phyllis Walker and Billy Sargent joined our New Hope Family. Please add their information to your Church Directory. Phyllis Walker 9900 S. Western Apt. # 42 Oklahoma City, OK Phyllis s telephone number is Billy Sargent s address is 4021 S.E. 22nd St. Del City, OK We don t currently have a telephone number, but we will try to get one for you. We rejoice in these additions. Please let Phyllis and Billy know how happy we are to have them. Men s Breakfast Did you know that the men of NHCC get together at 9:00a.m. for food and fellowship every Wednesday morning at Pioneer Pies? All you guys come join them! Forty Plus Since folks at New Hope never miss a chance to get together and eat, those Forty-Plus meet once a month at a different restaurant for food and fellowship. (Although they say forty plus, they don t check ID s) In December they will gather at 6:00p.m. on the 20th to share a meal at Bella Vista, located at 5801 S. Western In Our Prayers Christian Sympathy SPECIAL PRAYERS The family of Jean Galegar, Nancy Luman, Jim Davidson (Brad s father), Lula Woffard (Anthony s aunt),), Linda Ames (Beulah s daughter), Wilma Cox, New Hope in 2013 and the Regional Church. CONTINUED PRAYERS Nan Hartman, Lavelle Dinwiddie, Beulah Ames, Hazel Westfall, Evelyn Wilcoxen, Gene Anstine (Irene Anstine s brother), Marcelle Lemons (Ashley s Grandma), Ron McKinney, Lloyd Dodson, Mandy and Kaylin Musshafen, Marie Shipman and Dyann Schull (relatives of Bettie Davis), Ian Carter (friend of Brad Davidson), Stacy Slaton (acquaintance of Billie Long), Patsy Webb s great nephew Jack and his father Zack, Chris Vasaiter (friend of Vicki Eaton), our country s leaders and all personnel serving in the Military and their families. On November 14th, Pastor Josh conducted a memorial service for Ray Ballard, the stepfather of Cathy Hempel. We extend our Christian Sympathy to Cathy s family and to the other members of the Ray Ballard family.

3 November 21, 2012 Stewardship Thought As we give in today s offering, we receive all that the Lord will open up to us of His good treasure and give us a surplus of prosperity so we can be generous on all occasions. We choose to honor the Lord today with our firstfruit offering. Honor the Lord with your possessions, and with the firstfruits of all your increase; so your barns will be filled with plenty, and your vats will over-flow with new wine. Proverbs 3:9-10 Page 3 Sunday Servants for December Worship Leader Eugene Earsom Elders Charlie Norton Eugene Earsom Greeters Roxanne Walker Ann Stanford Deacons: Virginia Holcomb, Vicki Eaton Anthony Henderson, Billie Long Steve Kidwell, Barbara Christofells Nursery Eloisa Briones Candle Lighters Youth Communion Preparation Helen Turner (If you are scheduled to serve but unable to do so on any given date, Deacons, please call Richard Reames, Elders, please call Penny Hampton.) Day Group You are invited to the New Hope Christian Women s Fellowship at 10:00a.m. the First Tuesday of Each Month. But especially you are invited December 4, 2012 at 10:00a.m. to celebrate Christmas and fellowship. We will start the celebration at the New Hope Christian Church Fellowship Hall at 10:00a.m. After a short get together, we will car pool to Pioneer Pies for lunch. For those who would like to be a part of the gift exchange, please purchase a $10 gift card from a store or restaurant of your choice. Place the card in a small gift bag or small box. We will play a fun game to exchange the gifts. I sincerely hope that you are able to join the New Hope CWF Christmas celebration and fellowship December 4th. We are a loving church and have so much warmth to give each other. Come celebrate NHCC CWF News with us and let s start bonding, fellowshipping together and living the lessons Jesus teaches. In Christ s name, Joyce Talley CWF President My phone is should you need additional information or if you need transportation. Let us know your needs. Evening Group The NHCC Evening Christian Women s Fellowship will next meet Monday, December 10th at the church. Hostess for the evening will be Diana Anderson. We will be assembling the Christmas sacks for the Birthday Party for Jesus which will be on Sunday December 16th. All women of the church are welcome.

4 Page 4 What s Happening at New Hope NOVEMBER Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday 25 1:30-5:00pm Hanging of the Greens Party am Men s Breakfast 1-2pm Over 40 7pm Choir Friday New Hope News Saturday December 1 Salvation Army Bell Ringing DECEMBER Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 2 Advent Begins Food Cabinet Sunday 1:30pm Staff meeting 4:00pm Advent Caroling & Tasting Party am CWF Day Group General Fellowship am Men s Breakfast 1-2pm Over 40 7pm Choir NEWSLETTER :30pm Called Board Meeting 3:00pm Elders Meeting 4:00pm Christmas Stories (Soup & Breads) 16 9:30am Children s Choir Choir Cantata Congregational Meeting 4:00pm Children s Program & Birthday Party for Jesus Christmas Special Offering 23 Christmas Sunday Christmas Special Offering pm CWF Evening Group (Diana Anderson) am CADW Cabinet NHCC 24 6pm Christmas Eve Service am Men s Breakfast 1-2pm Over 40 7pm Choir 25 Christmas Church Office Closed am Men s Breakfast 1-2pm Over 40 7pm Choir NEWSLETTER 26 Church Office Closed pm Regional Food Bank 20 6pm 40 + At Bella Vista 5801 S. Western

5 November 7, 2012 Page 5 Getting to Know our New Hope Family Meet the Nortons Well let me introduce you to our brother and sister in Christ, Charles (aka Charlie), and Sandra (aka Sandy) Norton. The Nortons can be seen on Sunday mornings, normally Charlie is slowly and methodically meandering in, while Sandy is whizzing in on her motorized cart. Anyone who knows the Nortons at all knows you tell them you want them someplace 30 minutes earlier than you need them, so they can show up about 15 minutes late. But show up they do, they are dependable and always willing to give of themselves to help others. Charlie with his love for trains and having retired from the railroad company, can now be seen inside and outside of our church fixing, or landscaping, or fine tuning a piece of equipment. I don't know of a job he can not put his hand to and figure out how to repair or make work again. Charlie will be the one we see oiling the" Pearlie Gates" when we get to heaven! And what a shining example for our youth to model, not only does he put his hand to the fine tuning needs of our church, but also he serves as an Elder for our congregation. Sandy the "Tinker Check Out Confidant", is now our New Hope listener. She will laugh with you, and cry with you, and rejoice with you. Sandy is our emotional support person here at New Hope. There is not a time that Sandy has not looked out over our congregation and silently prayed for someone she feels is in need. And secret keeper, the Pentagon should be so lucky to hire her as their "Secretary of Secret Keeping." If you just need to tell someone, she's the one to tell because she will act like she never heard it and she will definitely never repeat it! Just ask any of the youth from the Nicoma Park Christian Church who have trusted her with many secrets over the years. So next time you see the Nortons making their way to the choir loft after church has already started, give them a cheery wave "Hello!" Then after church take a moment to thank Charlie for all of the things he does to keep our church beautiful and functioning, and thank Sandy for the silent prayers she has sent to God on your behalf, You Know Who You Are! There is no greater gift on earth than the gift Christ gives us in others, Thanks be the God. The Evangelism Committee NHCC Giving to DMF & Special Offerings Following is a breakdown of New Hope s Contributions to Disciples Mission Fund and Special Offering January through October DMF....$ Easter Offering Pentecost Offering Week of Compassion Reconciliation Blessing Boxes (CWF) Total for Jan.-Oct $ Through our giving we support Home Missions, Overseas Ministries, General ministries, the Oklahoma Regional Church, Disciples Colleges and Seminaries and New Church Ministries.

6 Page 6 New Hope Christian Church Advent Activities New Hope News Sunday, November 25 th : 1:30pm Hanging of the Greens Party Sunday, December 2 nd : 4pm Caroling & Tasting Party Sunday, December 9 th : 4pm Christmas Stories and Soup & Breads Sunday, December 16 th: : 10:30am Cantata The Light of the World 4pm Children s Program and Birthday Party for Jesus Christmas Special Offering Sunday, December 23rd: Christmas Sunday Christmas Special Offering Monday, December 24 th : 6:00pm Candlelight Communion Service

7 November 21, 2012 Page 7 Children s Choir Sunday, December 16th 9:30a.m. Come Join the Fun!! Please join us for food, fun, family, and friends as we celebrate the graduation of Joshua F. Fearing on Saturday, December 15 th, 2012 from two o clock p.m. until four o clock p.m. at Western Oaks Christian Church 8100 N.W. 23 rd St (corner of Council and 23 rd St.) Please RSVP by Dec. 8 th to Rocky or Kelli Fearing at or fearings3@sbcglobal.net Thanksgiving Thanks The Thanksgiving Luncheon was a smashing success, thanks to everyone at NHCC. There was plenty of food and enough left over for many members and guests to have a snack for later. There was a wide selection of tasty desserts. There was something for everyone including sugar-free and low sugar options. We had many guests and visiting family members share the meal with us as well. Thank you to those who prepared food, brought a contribution, helped get the meal ready and clean up afterwards. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving! Anthony BUY YOUR NEW HOPE TEE-SHIRT TODAY! New Hope now has an online store, featuring t-shirts with the New Hope logo, in men's, women's, kids', and toddlers' sizes. The address is Tee Shirts!! nhcconlinestore. This also works as a fund-raiser for the church; all profits received from the sale of these items goes to the Church's general fund, to be used as needed for missions, youth programs, Christian education, etc. Check back from time to time as new designs and other products will be added in the near future

8 Page 8 New Hope Christian Church Budget Fiscal Year Beginning 1/1/2013 New Hope News 2013 Estimated Income Pledged Offering 127, Unpledged Offering 20, Sunday School Loose Offering 2, Designated Fellowship 1, Total 151, Administration Salaries & Allowances Senior Minister Taxable Income Salary 28, Housing Allowance 15, Social Security Offset 4, Benefits Pension 9, Health Insurance 9, Professional Expense Auto 2, Cell Phone 1, Technology/Books/Continuing Ed. 4, Total 74, Other Salaries Secretary 13, Pianist 7, Media Tech Music Minister 6, Custodian 0.00 Youth/Children s Minister 12, Total 40, Total Personnel 114, Other Payroll Expenses Employer FICA Tax Employer Medicare Tax Worker Compensation Insurance Total Other Payroll Expenses 6, Other Administrative Expenses Postage Paper Website Bank Charges Office Supplies Cox Business Machines Computer Repairs Total Other Administrative Expenses 2, Utilities Electricity 4, Gas 3, OKC Water/Waste 1, Telephone 1, Utilities Total 10, Total Administration 134,052.00

9 November 21, 2012 Page 9 (2013 Budget Continued) Ministries Budgets Christian Education Vacation Bible School Y&C Events Y&C Camps 1, Y&C Curriculum Y&C Supplies Classroom Completion Total Christian Education 3, Evangelism Advertising Total Evangelism Fellowship/Recreation Fellowship Dinner Bereavement Dinners Kitchen Utensils/ Supplies Total Fellowship/Recreation 1, Historian Supplies Total Historian Membership Visitor Bags Postcards/Postage 0.00 Total Membership Property/Grounds Extermination Fire Safety Maintenance-Inside Maintenance-Outside Insurance 2, Janitorial Supplies Total Property/Grounds 5, Stewardship Postage Total Stewardship Worship Communion Supplies Seasonal Supplies Children s Choir Piano Maintenance Visiting Pastor Media/Copyrights Total Worship 1, Missions DMF 6, Refuge Fellowship Total Outreach 6, Ministries Budget Total 17, Total 2013 Budget 151,982.00

10 Who We Are 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. 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. Nurturing We are a diverse gathering of Jesus followers devoted to creating a safe space and direction for the younger generations. Senior Minister: Rev. Joshua Leu Ministers: All Members Adm. Assistant: Sandy Moyers Youth and Children s Minister: Josh Fearing Music Minister: Marietta Combs Pianist: Brad Davidson Media Tech: David Rock Nursery Attendant: Eloisa Briones Custodian: Sean Shenold Man becomes great exactly in the degree in which he works for the welfare of his fellow-men. Mahatma Gandhi Place Stamp Here Bringing Heaven to Earth S. Pennsylvania Oklahoma City, OK Phone: Fax: someone@example.com November 21, 2012 We re on the Web nhccokc.com