January 2017 New Hope Network Evangelism Speaking Hope Community Living Hope Generosity Giving Hope Happy New Year!! I am so excited about kicking off this new year. Right off the start, we are going to be sharing how to be 'intentional' in carrying out the purpose Christ has given to us for life. As you know, NHCC has adopted as our vision to "Make disciples of Jesus Christ". Because Jesus has told us to live this in our lives, New Hope is taking it seriously as we move forward. In order for that vision to be lived out, we are focusing on three significant elements of 'HOPE', Evangelism, Community, Generosity. Throughout this month of January, the staff Pastors will be talking about how each of us can carry out Christ's mission in our lives. Along with that, we also have two (2) events taking place this month. Spaces & Places is our annual reduce the debt for our Children's & Youth Ministry center. It begins January 1st and ends on 'commitment' Sunday, January 29th. The second event is a very special evening for married couples. It is called "From This Day Forward" with Craig & Amy Groeschell. It includes dinner! Look elsewhere in this newsletter for more details. I hope your new year will be all that God has planned for you! -Pastor Dave
COMING FEBRUARY 2017 HIS LITTLE FEET Sign up to help host choir members, cook a meal, host an activity or help with other needs. Contact Stacy Cooley if interested: stacy@newhopeon395.com WOMEN S MINISTRIES Both women's studies, on Wednesday night and Thursday morning, will both be going through "Gideon: Your weakness, God's strength" by Priscilla Shirer. This study will encourage you to recognize your weaknesses as places God can work through you. Study books can be purchased on online through Lifeway Ministries. Take Home Holidays last month was a wonderful time of God's grace and fun. About 65 women were blessed to hear Sue Smith shared her story and how she kept her joy in the Lord through it all, sang Christmas Carols and crafted to our heart's content with friends. Church History Made Simple. Led by Glenn Lillie Fringe will be restarting January 8 For Men: Conquer series returns!
3 Friday Evening January 27 th 6:00 p.m. New Hope Community Church $20.00 per couple (includes dinner) COMMITMENT SUNDAY JANUARY 29 th Our monthly commitment target is $8700.00! Take a commitment card today, fill it out, and bring it on January 29 th!
4 RELENTLESS YOUNG ADULTS! Relentless has been hard at work reaching the young adult population over the last several months, we had a Thanksgiving celebration and our lessons have been covering some controversial subjects such as, what happens to those that are un-evangelized. We are also networking with other groups in the region. In January, we are planning on attending the Pursuit Conference at First Assembly in Hermiston, which will be Friday, January 20 at 7 p.m.and all day Saturday the 21 st. We are working on putting together a trip to mountains for some fun in the snow, if you have resources or ideas for a winter day trip please let us know. We are always looking for input on ways we can better serve young adults in our community, so if you are a young adult (18 to 30ish) or are involved as a parent/family member of young adults we would appreciate your support and input. We invite people to reach out to us through your preferred method from below. Facebook: Relentless Young Adults Email: relentlessya@outlook.com Relentless text messaging updates: Text @ryaherm to 81010 (when prompted, select student) Call or text Mat Williams: 509-380-0456
5 Have you ever wanted to shake off some of your expanding leadership responsibilities with, But that s not part of my job!? Yes? But what if you re looking at the wrong thing? What if this isn t even about your job? What if the Lord is trying to expand your calling? It s easy to allow your job description, or what you are paid to do, shape your vision and calling. But, fellow leader, you are more than your current job title. Your current job is only one aspect of your broader calling. A job always carries a title; a calling rarely does. A job title implies boundaries; a calling knows no bounds. Are you The Pastor or are you called to pastor people? If you only see yourself as The Pastor you will be limited to location and role. But if you are called to pastor people, your calling has neither geographical nor role boundaries. Bishop TD Jakes is a classic example of moving beyond a job to embrace an expanding calling. He has stepped out beyond the traditional role of pastor in a local
6 church to serve as an entrepreneur, talk show host, producer and author. In his own words, he is called to communicate and his calling continues to expand. Don t allow your job title or what you are paid to do limit the scope of your influence and impact. Whether you are called to pastor or to communicate or to show mercy or whatever it is, until you step beyond your job into your calling, you will never know your full capacity. Nor will the people you lead. Maybe your calling needs to be expanded beyond one primary industry. Historically, we have encouraged a single career culture, but I think this means there are great people who are underachieving their potential. Successful parallel careers become a possibility when you focus on expanding your calling. Take the Apostle Paul, for example. He led an incredible ministry, but also ran his tent-making business on the side. Or my friend, John, who owns a large transportation business. Compelled by the spiritual poverty in his hometown, John and his wife decided to plant and pastor a church at the same time as they began expanding their business into shipping. Today both the church and the business are thriving! I don t believe God is the slightest bit interested in your job title. But He is very interested in your calling. And I believe He is looking for leaders who combine focus with flexibility. Submit your plans to the Lord. (Prov 16:3) presumes planning and focus. Your will be done. (Mt 6:10) requires flexibility and an open mind for what He wants to do in and through us.
7 Take a moment to ask yourself: Who is missing out because of my refusal (or delay) to step beyond my job into my calling? What business or ministry opportunities am I potentially missing out on? Your calling is not just about you, it s about the vision God has given you, about the people God has called you to serve. When God called Moses, it wasn t about Moses. Rather, it was in response to the cries of His people. Don t delay. Embrace your calling. For His sake. For others sake. Allow God to lead you and expand your calling. In eternity you will be so glad you did. Jossy Chacko (GLS 2016) leads Empart International, a global ministry that exists to ignite holistic community transformation among the unreached people of Asia. With a goal to see 100,000 communities transformed by 2030 through establishing community groups, they are on track, averaging 11 communities transformed/day during 2015. Providing leadership to a team of more than 6,500 in seven countries, Jossy uses his gifts as a communicator to challenge business and spiritual leaders to capture a larger, God-sized vision.