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1 New Hope News January 15, 2015 N E W H O P E C H R I S T I A N C H U R C H ( D O C ) O K L A H O M A C I T Y, O K L A H O M A S P E C I A L P O I N T S O F I N T E R E S T : S I G N S A L O N G T H E W A Y DMF Area Fellowship Thursday Jan. 22 Contact Eugene Earsom for information. January 25th Installation of Church Officers January 25th All Church Talent Show. February 1 Boy Scout Sunday Enthusiasm is contagious. Excitement can be shared with others. One can move through life with a negative, downtrodden attitude or a positive uplifted attitude. Certainly, one would desire to be positive, upbeat and uplifted in the approach to living their lives. Once can truly sense the conta- church, can all be WINNERS! We have the guidelines, the approach, the means, the desire, the faith, the confidence, the hope, all of these and much more that enables us to step out and step up to the opportunities of service that are before us. A resounding theme is apparent in February 18 Ash Wednesday Lent Begins. In This Issue 40 Plus 3 Board Meeting 3 Children s Church 3 Disciples Men 3 Disciples Women 3 Leadership Training 4 Prayer Concerns 2 Sunday Servants 2 Thank You s 2 gious excitement that is positive and uplifting, surging through the life and ministry of New Hope Christian Church One can observe that signs influence, direct, instruct, and encourage. This sign along the way can reflect the attitude of those who share the joy of our work. WINNERS STAY HERE! Most people who are considered to be winners carry with them an air of enthusiasm and excitement. They are positive in what they do and up lifting or encouraging to all who are around. We, in the the vision for New Hope, which reflects the necessity of and value of Serving and Being involved. In order to be a winner, as most people know, you must work out, be dedicated, and love that which you do. It is easy to allow the worldly entanglements to keep us from our workouts, and practice. So many obstacles' and hurdles get in the way. What is the message of the scriptures to each who would follow Jesus Christ,? let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles, and let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us. (Heb. 2:1) Yes, we can all be winners, God has given us the means and the reason to press on towards the goal of faithfulness before God and humanity. Come share the exercise of faith and the spirit of enthusiasm. BECOME a N.H.C.C. DIFFERENCE MAKER! As it is said, IF GOD BE FOR US, WHO CAN POS- SIBLY STAND AGAINST US? Not only do Winners stay here but Winners Pray HERE!

2 S u n d a y S e r v a n t s F o r J a n u a r y Worship Leader Linda Whaley Elders Linda Whaley, Patricia Johnson Greeters Gilbert & Eloisa Briones Deacons Barbara Christoffels, Alvina Wilks Steve Kidwell, Ann Kennedy Sidney Hartman, Kendall Hartman Nursery Eloisa Briones S u n d a y S e r v a n t s F o r F e b r u a r y Worship Leader Elders Don Mann, Priscilla Mann Greeters Deacons Christy Qualls, Gilbert Briones Lee Briones, Ann Kennedy Sidney Hartman, Kendall Hartman Nursery Roxanne Walker I n O u r P r a y e r s LaVelle Dinwiddie, Brad Davidson, Kemi Schmidt )Vicky Gallas s Cousin), Refuge Fellowship Church, The children and youth of New Hope, all our NHCC home bound, our country s leaders and all personnel serving in the Military and their families. CENTRAL AREA CHURCHES PRAYING FOR CHURCHES January 18th First Christian, Oklahoma City Pastors: John Malget & Jeff Hamilton Dear Church Family, A New Year is upon us and we have shared our first Christmas together How blessed the Chambers family is to be a part of New Hope. Just wanted to let you know we used the gift card to Cattleman s on New Year s Eve. We took the Family out to share our gift from our Church Family. It was Outstanding! Thank you again. Steve and Jo Carolyn Thank you to all my fellow brothers and sisters in Christ for all the support you have shown me over the past year. I appreciate your kindness, wisdom, comfort, prayers and donations to make the best year of missions I've ever had. I look forward to a continued presence of love in future. The children of God are amazing and we need to continue to lift them up with all the power and grace of God. Bless and keep you. Traci January 25th New Hope CC, Oklahoma City Pastor: Steve Chambers

3 Central Area Disciples Women Winter Meeting Tuesday, January 27, :30 Fellowship 10:00 Meeting 12:00 Lunch First Christian Church, Guthrie Central Area Disciples Men Meeting When: Thursday, January 22, Where: Southern Hills Christian Church 3207 S. Boulevard, Edmond 6:30 Meal 7:00 Program Calling All Kids! Would you like to drive a Ferrari, a Porche, or maybe a Mustang? Then come to Children s Church at New Hope and see how you can do exactly that! Forty Plus Will dine at Cimarron Steakhouse Thursday, January 15th 6:00p.m. Everyone is Welcome Sunday January 18th 1:30p.m. The first Official Board meeting of 2015 will be held at 1:30 p.m., this Sunday, January 18? All committee chairs/co-chairs and all elders and deacons are expected to attend. Those who are not members of the Official Board are welcome to attend, too.

4 New Hope s Got Talent!! Annual Talent Show 5:00p.m. Sunday, January 25th Sign up now!! For a chance to show off your special talent and maybe win a prize. Or just plan to come and enjoy all of New Hope s wonderful talent. Refreshments will follow in Fellowship Hall Notice!!!!! If you would like Brad to accompany you for your Talent Show act, he will be at the church on Wednesday January 21st from 6-7pm and on Saturday January 24th from 3-4pm to practice with you. Please have your music ready and come to one of these open rehearsal times if you need Brad. Leadership Training School January 31, 2015 Crown Heights Christian Church The annual Leadership Training Event of the Oklahoma Regional Church will be held on January 31st at Crown Heights Christian Church. Registration begins at 8:45a.m. There is an inspiring worship service to start the morning off. There are displays, a bookstore and classes for a wide variety of interests. Childcare is available. NHCC pays one fee that covers everyone who wishes to attend. Don t miss this wonderful opportunity for learning and fellowship with Disciples from around the State. Here are some of the classes being offered: Local mission: Community Outreach Planning Worship How to Use Worship and Wonder Creationism and Evolution Christian Responses to Everyday Conflicts Disaster Preparedness How to Be an Elder How to Grow the Intergenerational Church Mission Trips to Caminante What s New in Vacation Bible School Forgiveness On Being a Follower of Christ and a Citizen of the USA And many more. A complete list with descriptions and the name of the leader/teacher is on the bulletin board in the Narthex. Put it on your calendar now. You don t want to miss this event.

5 11 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday N. Worship Committee Meeting lunch provided 6:00p.m. 40 Cimarron Steakhouse 18 1:30p.m. Board Meeting 4p.m. Youth Co-op At New Hope 19 Martin Luther King Holiday 20 9:00 Ladies Pioneer Pies :30p.m. Central Area Disciples Southern Hills CC in Edmond Installation of 2015 Officers in Morning Worship 4:00 Staff Mtg. 5:00 p.m. New Hope s Got Talent :30a.m. Guthrie 6:00 CCC NHCC LTS :45-12:45 Crown Hts. 1 Food Cabinet Sunday 2 6:30p.m. CWF Evening Group 3 10:00a.m. CWF Day Group Every Sunday at 9:30a.m.Children s Choir and Sunday School Every Sunday at 9:30a.m. Youth Sunday School Every Sunday at 9:30a.m. Adult Bible Study

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 Pastor: Rev. Steven Chambers Minister of Administration: Sandy Moyers 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: newhopeccokc@sbcglobal.net We re on the Web nhccokc.com January 14, 2015