Ministry Connections - New Hope Lutheran · PDF file · 2016-08-14While some may be...
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August 14, 2016 New Hope Ministry News and Events Ministry Connections 8575 Guilford Road + Columbia, Maryland 21046 [email protected] 410.381.4673(HOPE) We hearly welcome children in worship We expect a certain amount of squirming, fussing, wandering, etc. Feel free to pick up a Children’s bullen or an acvity bag in the entryway. We also offer a well staffed Nursery, just past the restrooms to the leſt as you depart Our Staff Pastor - Rev. Ginny Price [email protected] Diaconal Minister - Cindy Ranker [email protected] Music Director - Sharon Punte [email protected] Organist - Sue Pumplin [email protected] HS Youth Director - Kaitlyn Goodson [email protected] [email protected] Nursery Aendants Ame Henry [email protected] Carolyn Le [email protected] Administraon - Sharon Punte [email protected] Sexton - Frances Cliſton 2016 Congregaon Council Officers and Members President - Charles Nicholas Vice President - Charlie Bailey Treasurer - Deanna Lentz Secretary - Jada Garre Larry Dadin Charlie Bailey Charles Nicholas Deanna Lentz Pastor Ginny Price Cindy Ranker Jacob Reg Dennis Howser-Doty Leah Shepherd Juanita Walker Jada Garre Stephen Ministry Sue Biermann Sue Pumplin BERT - Diane Batchik ERNIE - Jada Garre New Hope Lutheran Church was founded in 1984. We are a congregaon of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA), the largest Lutheran denominaon in the United States. We are also part of the local Delaware - Maryland Synod, a group of ELCA congregaons that work together to share the Good News of Jesus Christ with their communies and the world. Summer Worship 8:30 & 10:00a Intercessory Prayers and Anoinng is Offered Today During Communion at the back corner of the sanctu- ary, individuals or families may come to the back cor- ner for personal prayers for healing of body, mind, or spirit, for the healing of relaonships or for prayers of thanksgiving. Prayers may be for yourself or others.
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August 14, 2016
New Hope Ministry News and Events
Ministry Connections
8575 Guilford Road + Columbia, Maryland 21046 [email protected] 410.381.4673(HOPE)
We heartily welcome children in worship
We expect a certain amount of squirming, fussing, wandering, etc. Feel free to pick up a Children’s bulletin or an activity bag in the entryway. We also offer a well staffed Nursery, just past the restrooms to the left as you depart
Our Staff Pastor - Rev. Ginny Price
[email protected] Diaconal Minister - Cindy Ranker
[email protected] Music Director - Sharon Punte
[email protected] Organist - Sue Pumplin
[email protected] HS Youth Director - Kaitlyn Goodson
[email protected] [email protected]
Nursery Attendants Ame Henry [email protected] Carolyn Le [email protected]
Administration - Sharon Punte [email protected]
Sexton - Frances Clifton
2016 Congregation Council Officers and Members
President - Charles Nicholas Vice President - Charlie Bailey Treasurer - Deanna Lentz Secretary - Jada Garrett Larry Dadin Charlie Bailey Charles Nicholas Deanna Lentz Pastor Ginny Price Cindy Ranker Jacob Rettig Dennis Howser-Doty Leah Shepherd Juanita Walker Jada Garrett Stephen Ministry
Sue Biermann Sue Pumplin
BERT - Diane Batchik ERNIE - Jada Garrett
New Hope Lutheran Church
was founded in 1984. We are a congregation of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA), the largest Lutheran denomination in the United States. We are also part of the local Delaware - Maryland Synod, a group of ELCA congregations that work together to share the Good News of Jesus Christ with their communities and the world.
Summer Worship 8:30 & 10:00a
Intercessory Prayers and Anointing is Offered Today
During Communion at the back corner of the sanctu-ary, individuals or families may come to the back cor-ner for personal prayers for healing of body, mind, or spirit, for the healing of relationships or for prayers of thanksgiving. Prayers may be for yourself or others.
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As we gather today we become more than a collection of individuals. We have been united to each other in the waters of baptism and welcomed by Christ to his holy supper. While some may be strangers to us, we are invited to recognize the deep communion we share in Christ Jesus. Our worship does not protect us from others; it teaches us to be a people of hospitality, generous in faith, hope, and love.
Today’s Altar Flowers are dedicated to the Glory of God.
Altar Flowers ($50 for both arrangements): 2016 Chart is on the church office door for you to reserve your flowers and write a dedication. Available dates: 9/4, & 10/9. See the chart for additional dates.
We receive Grayson Krempel into the body of Christ by Holy Baptism 10am.
We welcome Nancy Beck, Lilah Haxton, and Keith and Sarah Krempel into the body of Christ through Affirmation of Baptism at 10am.
We welcome Charlie Frekot, Deacon of Spiritual Nature and President of Lutheran Student Movement at Susquehanna University. He will be sharing his message with us today. Keep him in your prayers as he discerns where God is calling him after college.
We welcome Katie Ostrosky who is substituting for Sue Pumplin while on f
Seeking Host for Refreshment Table Between services (Aug 21 and 28 available): See Pastor Ginny. During the 8:30a service to set up and after the 10:00a service.
Next Week’s Ministry Connection will be printed on Thursday. Submit your announcements by Wednesday.
Great Expectations Newsletter is available online at www.NewHopeLutheran.org. If you would rather receive a paper copy, please contact the church
office. Articles for next edition are due this Wednesday. 8/17.
Stephen Ministers Meeting (Mon. 8/15 @ 5:30p, Conference Room)
CPR and Basics of Bleeding Control classes: Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) classes explain how to perform CPR on adult, child & infant victims, along with how to use an Automated External Defibrillator (AED), and relieve a choking victim. The Basics of Bleeding Control classes demonstrate the appropriate use of hemostatic gauze, pressure dressings, and tourniquets that can reduce the impact of a traumatic injury and save lives. Classes are available to Howard County residents, employees, and visitors; FREE of charge. Register now at www.hcdfrs.org (CPR classes are under “For The Community” tab and Basics of Bleeding Control classes are under “Special Initiatives, Stop the Bleed”), email [email protected], call 410-313-2016
Attention Knitters/Crocheters: Are you interested in making Prayer Shawls for our congregation? I’m a new knitter myself and I’m able to make a shawl, so if you are inexperienced, I'd be happy to share what I know with you! Please contact Peggy Johnson (443-831-7604 / [email protected]) for information and yarn if needed. Place your finished shawl on the Altar in the Sanctuary and log it on the chart with a color description and your name.
Donate Blood to the Red Cross: Credit your donation to New Hope by adding a “full” blood bag to the Congregational Care bulletin board. See the bulletin board for details.
Friends Helping Friends at New Hope: Contact Peggy Johnson ([email protected] / 410-489-4140) if you are in need - or know someone in our congregation who is in need - of temporary help with meals, rides, household or yard work, shopping, etc. We are here for you. If you'd like to help provide any of these services, please let me know or sign up on the Sign Up board in the Narthex.
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Next Meeting: This Tuesday, August 16 @ 7pm.
Sunday School registration is now open! We have classes for children in Preschool (at least 3 1/2 yrs old) through High School. To register your child for Sunday School, complete the online registration form at (https://goo.gl/forms/dDUdPpeBnzzmetGC2) or go to NewHopeLutheran.org for the link.
Children's Sunday School begins on Sunday, September 11th at 10:00. On the first day of Sunday School all children will begin in their classrooms and gather for a God's Work Our Hands activity in Fellowship Hall. Starting September 18th (the second week of Sunday School), children in Preschool through 6th grade will meet in the church service @10:00. Following the children's sermon, they will move to their classrooms for a lesson. Middle School (7th and 8th grade) and High School will meet in their classrooms every Sunday @10:00.
Seeking Christmas Pageant Coordinator. We are in search of a person (or persons) to coordinate the Children's Christmas Pageant. The Coordinator works very closely with the 5th/6th grade Sunday School teachers to plan and practice the pageant. Contact Lois Bailey at [email protected] if you are interested.
Seeking Sunday School Teachers and Helpers. It's true what they say . . . the best way to learn something is to teach it. You will work with a team of other teachers and helpers to rotate Sunday morning responsibilities. Never taught before? Lot's of help provided. Contact Lois Bailey ([email protected]) if you would like to support this important ministry.
Wed. Morning Bible Study (Weds, 10a, Conference Room): We’re reading and discussing selections from contemporary literature from the collection Listening for God, vol. 1 edited by Paula J. Carlson. Everyone is invited to attend, even if you can’t be there regularly. This week we’re reading and discussing Chapter 1: “Revelation” by Flannery O’Connor.
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Free Outdoor Movie Night! Remember the Titans
Free Popcorn & Drinks! Bring lawn chairs or blankets to sit on
(In case of rain, movie will be shown in the Fellowship Hall)
Bring your friends & neighbors to this family friendly event
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Craft Group (2nd & 4th Tues. @ 7 - 9p, Fellowship Hall) The next meeting will be this Tuesday August 16. We need help cutting fleece to make blankets for God’s Work. Our Hands Weekend. No skills necessary. All ages welcome.
Giving/Offering Envelopes are available upon request. Contact [email protected] or the church office.
Financial Update through July: Total income is $312,289.24 or 55% of budgeted income. Total expenses are $322,757.12 or 55% of budgeted expenses. Total expenses exceeded total income by $10,467.88. In addition to general fund contributions, New Hope has received $12,358.18 in designated contributions through July.
Seeking Singers and Guitarist for the 8:30 Service: Contact Sharon Punte if interested or if you would like additional information. Joyful Noise rehearses every Tuesday at 7:30p in the Sanctuary.
Handbells & Choir: Rehearsals begin Thurs. 8/25. Handbells at 6:30 - 7:30p and Choir at 7:30 - 9p. Join us as we ring and sing to the Lord! New member always welcome.
Global Musicians rehearse on the 1st, 2nd and 3rd Mondays at 7:30.
Serving at Sarah’s House (today Sun. 8/14): We will be serving Brunch to homeless families living at Sarah’s House in Fort Meade on Sun. 8/14. We seek servers: 4 MS or HS Youth (or older elementary children (Grades 4-5) interested in participating with a parent), and 1-2 adults. We also seek food. See the bulletin board in the narthex or sign up online (http://tinyurl.com/q9fuuyq). Please bring all food to the church kitchen by 8:30 AM on Sun. 8/14. Servers should plan to attend the 8:30 service; we will depart the service after the sermon, and will return by 11:30a. Questions? Contact Sondra Ailinger ([email protected]).
God’s Work. Our Hands: Special opportunity to serve our local fire fighters and EMS personnel on Saturday, September 17 and/or Sunday September 18. We are looking for families of any size to pair together and prepare a meal for one of the shifts of firefighters/EMS at the fire station behind the church. If you are interested, please contact Kathy Piet ([email protected] or4103406479).
Route 1 Daycenter Breakfast (Sat., 9:30 - 11:45am): Register in the Narthex to bring food and/or serve.
Care Bags for the Homeless: We are currently in need supplies for the bags: men’s white calf socks, 20 oz bottles of water or Gatorade type drinks, individual snacks like fruit snacks, cracker sandwiches, power bars, granola bars, protein bars, bags of nuts, jiff to go cups, chapstick, travel sunscreen, inexpensive rain ponchos. Place supplies in the bin in the coat closet marked Bags for Homeless. Place monetary donations the offering plate marked “Bags for Homeless”.
Lutheran Campus Ministry, College Park is collecting school supplies for the children in Langley Park. They need backpacks, pens (black, blue or red), #2 pencils (including fat pencils for kindergarten), pink erasers, small pencil sharpeners, glue sticks, ruler, student scissors, box of crayons, pencil pouch, composition books, colored pencils, markers, 2 pocket folders, highlighters, pencil top erasers, index cards, post it notes. Please place items in the bin marked school supplies.
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Lists of Non-Perishable Food Items for Amazing Grace, FISH, Route 1 and Blessings in a Backpack are available on the Outreach table by the water fountain. Drop off items in any of the bins under the table.
Seeking Medical and Prescription Support for Rt 1 Daycenter: You can write a check to New Hope and in the memo line write: Rt. 1 Medical Clinic.
Get Acquainted with New Hope Brunch (Sun. 8/21 @ 11:30)
Free Friday Family Movie Night (Fri. 8/26, 8p)
Youth
HS Youth Group Pool Party (Sun. 8/21 at 12p) Check your emails for more information.
Additional Announcements
Lutheran Mission Society Crab Feast (Sat. 8/20, 3 - 6p): Join us for the 6th Annual Crab Feast to benefit the Lutheran Mission Society at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 31 Roscoe Rowe Blvd., Annapolis, MD 21401 (rain or shine). Menu includes Crabs, Hot Dogs, Corn on the Cob, Coleslaw, Watermelon and Beverages. For tickets, 410-636-0123 or [email protected]. Adults - $40.00 in advance, $45.00 at the door (Advance tickets must be purchased by 8/15); Youth (ages 9-13) - $20.00; Children (ages 8 and under) - Free.
Academic Achievement Starts @ Home: Back to School Parent Workshop (Sat. 9/10, 9a - 12p, at New Hope): Parents, guardians and a learning-rich home environment, play critical roles in the academic achievement of students. Intentional support transform students into life-long learners. Cost: $20. Light refreshments and childcare provided. Register at www.achievementstartsathome.eventbrite.com or contact 410-674-4604 or [email protected].
Seeking Refuge Focus Group Event (Thurs, 9/15, 7 - 8:30p): The Seeking Refuge FOCUS Group will be hosting an event to build support and raise funds to help us live into God's call to welcome the stranger. We are moving forward with our goal to co-sponsor a refugee family being resettled in Maryland through Lutheran Social Services. The evening will feature a presentation by Lutheran Social Services with an open question and answer period. Plus, refreshments and music! The event is open to all KC members and friends. We are also inviting representatives from other faith communities in Howard County who might be interested in partnering with us in this work or hosting a refugee family on their own. Stay tuned for more details in the coming weeks. For more information, email Don Link ([email protected]).
Strengthening Families in Unsettling Times (Sat. 10/15, 9a - 12p, at New Hope): Domestic and teen violence, shootings, bullying, debt, suicide, divorce, fatherlessness, stress, anxiety, pornography, depression are the realities of the day. These stressors unsettle us personally and threaten the stability and health of our families. The question becomes: How do we strengthen families to weather these unsettling times? Join us for support and strategy-building through an open and honest dialogue. Cost: $30 in advance, $35 at the door. Light breakfast and lunch served and childcare provided (freewill offering accepted).
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Community Prayer List Please Pray for...
Betsy Aronson (McFee family - friend) Cathy Beuchert (Loretta Beuchert - niece) Pam Burcham Evans Cheeseman (Suzanne Sage - friend) Zonda Crabtree (Debbie Crabtree - sister) Chelsea Simpson Czelaski (Susie Jordan - friend) Cheryl Dean Ruth & Harry Ekdahl (Sue Moyer - parents) David & Melanie Ferger (Angela Lores - friend) Bishop-elect Bill Gohl Vicki Hamel Bishop Wolfgang Herz-Lane Beverly Hoffman LGBT Community (Brad & Sara Seider) Kelsey Lamothe Sandra Lubonski (Sangeetha Struck) Maria M (Angela Lores - friend) Joe McKenna (Michelle Ranker - father) Wayman Meeks (Art Patterson - friend) Mary Meyer-Rizzo Lou Myers (Sharon Roney Myers - husband) Richard Niedig Tom Osterman (Linda Osterman - husband) Jim Owings (Marg Goodlin - friend) Andrew Phillips Owen Preston (Jane Sabatelli - friend) Tina Pritchard (Eric & Darlene Butler - friend) Dave Pumplin Debbie Rizzo-Meyer Amy Searight (Elaine Moore - friend) Family of Walter Tackiet (Dominic Giachino) Madhu Thibadeau (John Madden - friend) Richard Viedig (Dennis Howser-Doty - friend) Heather Witt Dawn (Carol Henderson - friend) Charlotte & Ruth (Marla Stahl - friend) Jian Zheng (Dennis Howser-Doty - friend) DE-MD Synod Clergy during this time of transition Chase and family (Marla Stahl - friend) Mark and Darlene (Marla Stahl - friend)
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This Week at New Hope
Sunday, August 14 8:30 & 10:00a Worship (S) 9:15a Sara’s House (OS) 10:00a Adult Sunday School (CR) 6:00p HS Youth (FH) 7:30p Troop 373 PLC (CR) Monday, August 15 5:30p Stephen Ministry (CR) 7:00p Single Again (FH, CL) 7:30p Global Music Reh (S) Tuesday, August 16 12:00p Staff Meeting (PO) 7:00p Council (CR) 7:30p Joyful Noise Rehearsal (S) Wednesday, August 17 10:00a Bible Study (CR) 7:00p Troop 373 (FH/CL)
Thursday, August 18 9:30a Clown Care (FH/CR) 5:45p Crew 373 (YR) 7:00p MOHR (FH, CL) Friday, August 19 5:00p Court Of Honor (FH) Saturday, August 20 3:00p Engagement Party (FH) 6:30p AA (CL) Sunday, August 21 8:30 & 10:00 Worship 10:00a Adult Sunday School (CR) 11:30a Welcome Brunch (OS) 12:00p Youth Pool Party (OS)
Room Codes: CL - Classroom CR - Conference Room FH - Fellowship Hall M&A - Music & Arts Rm
N - Nursery OS - Off-site PO - Pastor’s Office S - Sanctuary VR - Volunteer Room
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Serving Today/This Week and Other Services
August 14 8:30 10:00
Asst Minister Cindy Ranker Gary Mechtel
Reader Paul Biermann Perry Anderson
Communion Assistant
Gail Smith Art Patterson
Kim Thomas Debbie Crabtree
Acolyte & family Jacob Buonaccorsi Sara Moore
Greeter Jim Rossi Seeking Volunteer
Ushers Jim Rossi Fred Kurrle
George Kronmiller Per Struck
Host/Refreshments
Seeking Volunteer
Seeking Volunteer
Sound Tech Jacob Rettig Don Oliver
Altar Guild Gail Smith Jada Garrett
Counters David & Liz Bowman
Nursery Ame Henry & Carolyn Le
Mow & Trim David Bowman & Charlie Bailey
Last Week’s Attendance 8/7
8:30 10:00 Total
47 79 126
August 21 8:30 10:00
Asst Minister Art Patterson Ina O’Ryan
Reader Sondra Ailinger Rosemary Prola
Communion Assistant
Charlie Bailey Lois Bailey
Perry Anderson Cyndy Anderson
Acolyte & family Maggie Madden Sydney Walrath
Greeter Jim Rossi Seeking Volunteer
Ushers Chris Winslow Kim Kroll
David Bowman Gary Mechtel
Host/Refreshments
Seeking Volunteer Seeking Volunteer
Sound Tech Paul Biermann Larry Dadin
Altar Guild Sue Moyer Jada Garrett
Counters Ira Burcham & Laurie McFee
Nursery Ame Henry & Carolyn Le
Mow & Trim Brian Aker & Chris Phillips
