Announcements for the Week
Week of
February 19, 2012
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Events & Activities
Prayer Requests
Thanksgiving to God for…
- New Hope Lutheran’s mission and ministry
- New Hope Christian School
- All the blessings God has provided
- Those who found employment
- The baptism of Kasen Schmieg and Matthew Moore
God’s Guidance & Direction for…
- National & world leaders & world peace
- New Hope’s transformational ministries and new mission
- For those who are seeking employment
- Those who struggle with family issues
- All American Airlines employees
Please pray for our sister congregations and ministries of our synod…
- All congregations as Centers for Mission
- Oak Cliff, Dallas
- Finnish Church, Flower Mound
- Lutheran Foundation of the SW
God’s Protection & Safety ...
- For Those Being Deployed or Overseas
- For Our Young Adults Attending College
Those Who Mourn ...
- Family & friends of all service men & women who have given their lives in Iraq & Afghanistan
- Those who are grieving the loss of loved ones
Healing & Health Concerns
- For those who are facing health issues
THIS WEEK AT A GLANCE
DAY
SUNDAY
MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
SATURDAY
DATE
19
20
21
22
23
25
TIME
08:30 AM
10:00 AM
11:00 AM
12:15 PM
02:00 PM
06:00 PM
03:30 PM
04:00 PM
07:00 PM
10:00 AM
05:30 PM
07:00 PM
07:00 PM
11:00 AM
05:30 PM
EVENT
Liturgical Worship (childcare provided)
Fellowship Hour
Jr. & Sr. High Sunday School
Adult Sunday School
Service of Celebration (childcare provided)
Children’s Church
Council
Friendship Company
ChristCare/ Jim Altman
NHCS Closed
Girl Scout T– 3335
Girl Scout T– 3302
Boy Scouts T-264
Women’s Bible Study
Girl Scout T-3307
Ash Wednesday
Worship
Pastor’s Bible Study on Genesis
Financial Peace University
Mattias Ray Birthday Party
Adult 4th Saturday Game Night
Mark Your Calendars
DATE
EVENT
February 27Women’s Bunco
Women’s BuncoFebruary 29 Lenten Dinner and Worship
March 03 Men's Breakfast
March 10 Women’s Breakfast
March 11 Worship & Music Committee
Membership CommitteeMarch 03 Men's Breakfast
March 18 Council
CouncilMarch 24 Planting Seeds Spring Festival
Planting Seeds Spring FestivalAsh Wednesday Service
Join us on Wednesday, February 22nd at 7:00 p.m. On this day the Church invites us to receive a cross of ashes on our foreheads as a sign that during the coming Season of Lent we will make sincere efforts to cleanse our lives of sin and to discipline ourselves through prayer and fasting.
Women’s Morning Bible Study.
Meets on Tuesday’s at 10:00 a.m. here at New Hope, they are currently studying Psalms by Max Lucado. Newcomers welcome. Carolyn Kendall for more info.
Pastor’s Bible Study on Genesis
Thursday nights at 7:00 pm. Through this in-depth study of the Genesis, fall in love once more with God as God calls the chosen people. We will again find the awe of knowing that God created all that we know. Come with a Bible and a desire to study. There are no prerequisites. There are no special requirements and no real homework. Just come with a desire to learn and to deepen your faith.
Adult Sunday School
Meets Sunday between services from 10:00-10:45 am. Men and women, 18 & up are invited. They are currently studying "Seven Things That Steal Your Joy" - Overcoming the obstacles to your happiness. Men and women, 18 & up are invited. Don't worry about missing a few Sundays, there is no homework.
Adult 4th Saturday
Saturday, February 25th 5:30 pm Game and Chili Night at New Hope. Bring your favorite game and a snack to share. Come and enjoy an evening of fellowship. Membership Committee will provide Chili and drinks. Sign up in the Fellowship Hall.
Spring Festival-Planting Seeds at New Hope
Mark your calendars for Saturday, March 24th for a Community Festival– Planting Seeds. Watch for more details and how you can help.
Women’s Bunco
Monday, February 27th at 7:00 p.m. at the home of Karen Emmel. Directions will be posted on the Women’s Board. New comers are welcome.
Lenten Dinners and Worship
Join us on Wednesday’s February 29th-March 28th for Soup and Grilled Cheese sandwich dinner at 6:00 pm . Worship is at 7:00 pm and New Hope’s confirmands will design and preach at these services. Dinner will be $3.00 per person.
Our Stephen Ministers Are Ready to Care for You!
Stephen Ministers are members of New Hope who have been through extensive training and provide confidential, one-to-one, Christian care to people who are experiencing a difficult time. They will listen, care, encourage, pray with and for you, and provide weekly support for you as long as your need persists. If you or someone you know is hurting, find out more about Stephen Ministry by talking with one of our Stephen Leaders Jill Altman, Jan Carter and Tina Williamson. Our Stephen Ministers are ready to bring God's love and care into your life.
