New Hope News April 1, 2017 New Hope New Vision New Spirit As we prepare for the season before us Rev. Chambers will be offering the annual spring Pastor s Class. The dates are April 8th and April 15th at 9:30AM. The Classes are designed to reflect the heritage of the Christian Faith, the Doctrines of Confession, Baptism, and Communion, and what it means to become a members of the Body of Christ. For those individuals interested in participation in the Pastor s Class, please call the church office to reserve your place in the class. 405-691-5366 or email Rev. Chambers, newhopeminister@att.net Members and friends of New Hope Christian Church will want to be present for the heart stirring presentation of Come to the Cross and Remember. Under the direction of Marietta Combs and accompanied by Brad Davidson, the cantata seeks to utilize a wide range of musical talent from within our congregation both vocally and instrumentally. This will be a wonderful opportunity to extend an invitation to a friend, a relative or a co-worker to come and experience this unique presentation of the gospel message. April 13th is a date that you will want to place on your personal calendar. Our thoughts for Maundy Thursday will center on the symbolic actions of Jesus as he met the disciples in the Upper Room. We will explore the implications and meaning of the Seder Meal, an event that took place during the Passover. While this is a symbolic meal it will help us all understand what Jesus did and said to the disciples in the waning hours before his arrest, trial, and crucifixion. In order to adequately prepare we request that you indicate your plans to attend by signing the attendance registry or by calling the church office at 405.691.5366. The gathering will take place in fellowship hall at 6:30 PM. The quiet moments in the garden, the clamoring crowd that came to arrest Jesus, the mock trial, the flogging and insulting of Jesus, the sound of the hammer against the spike...good Friday. Why do we call it Good when such horrific events took place. Think on these things! The doors of New Hope Christian Church will be open from 6:30 PM to 7:15 PM for those who desire to come quietly into the Sanctuary for a time of meditation and personal prayer. Communion will be available for those who would desire to partake. You may choose to come and go at a time that works for you and your family. Let the Spirit be your guide.
Sunday Servants for April Worship Leader: Jo Carolyn Chambers Elders : Richard Reames & Charlie Norton Deacons: Michael Cain, Mariah Cain Christy Qualls, Joe Duran Jo Carolyn Chambers, Alvina Wilks Greeters Danette Baker, Priscilla Mann Nursery Attendant: Suzanne Ryals For and About New Hope Kids Our Annual Easter Egg hunt will be on Saturday, April 15th at 11:00a.m. We hope to see ALL New Hope kids there. More details are on page 3. New Hope Kids have been working very hard for several weeks to learn the books of the Old Testament. On Sunday, March 26th a competition was held to see who had learned the most. Students had to recite the books in order. Diana Anders0n, Vicky Gallas,, Georgette Reed, Wanda Foutty, Wilma Cox, Patricia Johnson, Linda Brown, Jaquee Huff (friend of Ann Kennedy), Karen Whittacre, Alvina Wilks Fred and Thelma Shimmels (Beulah Ames brother & sister-in-law) Winner of the competition was Sammy Branson. The prize was very large pot of gold, a big kettle full of gold things. As you can see from the picture, the prize was almost as big as Sammy! ONGOING PRAYER CONCERNS David Lee (Mollie Coker s brother), Bonnie Beck (Patricia Johnson's sister), Joe Smith (Patsy Webb s Nephew), Addie Barry (friend of Anthony Henderson), Sharon Fisher (friend of Eugene Earsom) Tawanna Romine, Lavelle Dinwiddie, Judy Kemp, Lavonna Adams, Nita Beckett (Beulah Ames niece), Jan Reames, Gerald Stagger (Eugene Earsom s uncle), Susan Caddell (friend of Eugene Earsom), Sandy Kidwell, Steve Kidwell s Dad and Mary, Karla Wogomad, Juanita Smart, Please note: If you have placed a name on the prayer concerns list, please notify the church office when the name should be removed. Congratulations Sammy for reciting the most books of the Old Testament in order. You ROCK! 2
Easter is Just Around the Corner! Everyone is invited to join us for the festivities. Fun event for the whole family. Games, prizes, snacks! All children participating in the egg hunt will need an empty container to place their eggs. Parents, bring your cameras to capture photos that will last a lifetime. Rain or Shine! Join us for a great time.! *Special appearance by the Easter Bunny. We need Easter candy donations for our annual Easter Egg Hunt. Candy donations will be accepted in the church office. There will be a special box just for the occasion. We Want Candy! All donated candy must be individually wrapped and must fit inside a plastic egg. Volunteers Needed! Volunteers are needed to help hide Easter eggs for the Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 15th. There will be a ton of Easter eggs for the children to find. Volunteers are asked to meet in NHCC fellowship hall at 9:45 AM so that all eggs may be hidden before the hunt. Your donations of candy and your time are sincerely appreciated If you have any questions, please contact the church office (691-5366) or check with Anthony Henderson. 3
Disciples Men Disciples Women The Disciples Men will meet on Thursday, April 20th at 6:30p.m. at the First Christian Church, 601 Maple Ave. in Yukon. All men are encouraged to attend. Please notify the church if you plan to go so reservations can be made. The Disciples Women Quarterly Meeting will be on Tuesday, April 25th at Southern Hills Christian Church in Edmond. Coffee and fellowship begin at 9:30 with the meeting at 10:00 and a salad luncheon at 12:00. Cost of the luncheon is $8. Please let Penny Hampton or the Church Office know if you plan to stay for lunch so they can call in your reservation. The day s speaker will be from the Oklahoma Association of EMT s. She will be sharing about the important work these first responders do and things you need to know should you need their services. April 9th 16th Please bring a small stuffed animal with you to be donated to EMSA for children they encounter on their emergency call's. NHCC CLEANING TEAMS White Team Red Team Purple Team Green Team Priscilla Mann Eugene Earsom Ann Kennedy Anthony Henderson Kendall Hartman David Ray Christy Qualls Joe Massi Sidney Hartman Frances Ray Roxanne Walker Georgette Reed Steve Chambers Marietta Combs Jo Carolyn Chambers Mollie Coker 4
April Sun. Mon. Tues. Wed. Thur. Fri. Sat. 1 LTS at FCC, OKC 2 Food Pantry RED TEAM 3 6:30 CWF Ladies of the Evening 4 10a.m CWF Ladies Day Group 5 6p.m. Bible Study 6 7 8 9:30a.m. Pastor s Class 9 10 11 12 Connect Team Meeting after Worship 16 17 18 9a.m. Ladies Denny s 23 24 WHITE TEAM 25 9:30a.m. Disciples Women at Edmond Southern Hills 30 GREEN TEAM PURPLE TEAM 19 6p.m. Bible Study 26 6p.m. Bible Study 13 6:30p.m. Maundy Thursday Seder Meal 20 6:30p.m. Men at FCC Yukon 14 6:30-7:15 Good Friday Silent Service 21 22 27 28 29 15 9:30a.m. Pastor s Class 11a.m. Annual Easter Egg Hunt RED TEAM 5
What s Inside April Calendar 5 Prayer Concerns 2 April Sunday Servants 2 Children s News 2 Easter Egg Hunt 3 Holy Week Events 1 Disciples Men 4 Disciples Women 4 Cleaning Teams 4 Stamp Bringing Heaven to Earth 12323 S. Pennsylvania Oklahoma City, OK 73170 We re on the Web Place nhccokc.com Phone: 405-691-5366 E-mail: newhopeccokc@sbcglobal.net April 1, 2016 6