NewHTs AND TEN THOUSAND VILLAGES SUPPORT HAITI
The NewHTs have exciting news! This month we have found an easy way for you to start your Christmas shopping and beat the rush. We are going to bring the store to you, right here at New Hope. The store we’ll offer is an offsite branch of Ten Thousand Villages. The main stores are operated year round by volunteers who strive to bring new hope to artisans from third world countries through fair trade.
At the store you’ll find personal products like jewelry, children’s items, Christmas decorations, kitchen needs, and many items from Haitian artisans. A great example of one such item is the really, really cute newt above. Don’t you want one? We do. To get a newt and other fun products, plan to come shopping for Christmas during the times listed below. Invite all your friends and family to shop, too, and bring long lists.
New Hope receives fifteen percent of the sales, all of which will be donated to recovery in Haiti. Our goal is to sell at least $2000 in products, so we can raise $300 for Haiti.
If you would like to help in the store, we will unpack and stock items when training will be conducted, Thursday August 19 at 7:00 p.m. If you would like to help repack unsold items, stay after the picnic. Whatever way you can support the cause is appreciated.
Ten Thousand Villages Fair Trade Store
Open for Christmas Shopping in August
Public — Sat 8/21 — 1-5 p.m.
Members only
— Sun 8/22 before and after worship
Public — Sun 8/22 — 11 a.m.–3:30 p.m.
Members only — Sun 8/22 — 3:30–5 p.m.
(then stay for dinner at the
church picnic!)
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STARGAZING THE IN SUMMER SKY
After multiple winter cancellations, the Star Party at New Hope has been rescheduled for Thursday 8/19 from 9-11 p.m. Come see the night sky and explore the various wonders of God in it led by Chris V. A., majoring in Astro-Physics in college. Observe some of the major constellations and maybe a planet or two. Then come inside for snacks and sharing. Check the weather forecast because in case of heavy clouds, we will need to cancel. Call Chris on his cell if you want to check cloud status before coming, as he'll be setting up early and confirming conditions. Sign up soon, as registration is limited. Back to Top
NEW HOPE CHURCH PICNIC
Mark your calendar and join us for the New Hope Picnic to be held on Sunday, August 22 at 4 p.m. in the church pavilion. Dinner is scheduled for 5 p.m. Meat and corn on the cob are provided by the Deacons. Please bring a side dish to share (and a lawn chair if you’d like to use one). Enjoy games, activities, fellowship, and food. Look for a signup sheet in the August newsletter. Back to Top
VOLUNTEERS TO STAFF NURSERY
Please help us solve a good problem! We need volunteers immediately to staff the nursery because of the abundance of famiies with young children who are part of the congregation. Especially consider volunteering if you already have security clearnaces. Please sign up on the bulletin board. Back to Top
WEBSITE STATISTICS
A counter has been added to this New Hope website.
In addition to Pennsylvania, we have had visitors from Arizona, Virginia, Tennessee, Ohio, and Indiana. Be sure to stop by our site when you are visiting friends, loved ones, or during a well-deserved vacation. Check back here
regularly. New states will be posted as they appear.
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AUTOMATIC EXTERNAL DEFIBRILLATOR
The AED we purchased has been received. We were required by regulation to have a training program for its use, which Rescue 8 provided here at the church. More information will be provided soon.Back to Top
MEMORIAL GARDEN WALKWAY
If there is anyone who wishes to contribute towards the garden walkway, but did not have a chance, or would like to dedicate an additional gift, forms are available on the table in the Narthex. At the end of the summer, the newsletter will include a complete list of those honored or memorialized by your generous gifts. Our thanks go to all those who have contributed to help make the walkway possible! Back to Top
PRAYER CHAIN PHONE TREE
If you do not have e-mail but would like to
be part of New Hope's prayer ministry, please see information in the narthex
about receiving prayer requests via the phone tree.
When the new list is established, each person will be asked to
phone another with prayer requests and updates. If you have questions, please
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COUNTERS NEEDED
WANTED: people to count the offering on
Sunday mornings after worship. On the job training is available. You'll be
scheduled for two Sundays every three to four months and it takes only an hour
at the most. Please let Bunny M. know, if you are willing to help out.
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NewHTs — New Hope Youth
CALLING
ALL NewHTs
New Hope Teens,
Tweens, and Twenties
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Join with us in September in fellowship as we learn about the Bible at 9:00
a.m. every Sunday.
NewHTs also participate in service to the church by acting as
liturgists, helping with the projection system, and participating in puppet and
drama ministries.
Look for other youth events to be announced, such as a
potential confirmation class.
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CHRISTIAN SINGLE'S MINISTRY
Plenty of activities are in the works for New Hope's Christian
Singles and their families. For the latest events, look here.
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GREETINGS OF NEW HOPE NOTE
CARDS AVAILABLE
Packaged note cards with beautiful photos of church
property are now being sold. (See photos, left.) Order forms are available in
the November newsletter, and in the church office. Cost is $8 for one packet of
8 cards; $15/two-packet set. A color copy showing the contents of each of two
packets is available here.
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VIETNAM VETERANS OF AMERICA
The Vietnam Veterans of America are in need of clothing,
bedding, draperies, housewares, toys, small furniture, tools, and small
appliances (no TVs or computer monitors). To make donations, please call
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STOP SIGN REMINDER
We never want to stop being good neighbors, so please
always remember to stop for the first stop sign at the bottom of the
church driveway. We have neighbors who share the pull-off area near the
mailboxes, and there is no stop sign for drivers making the turn from Lincoln
Way or Menzie Road. Also, please maintain a safe, slow speed when driving
through the church parking lot and driveway to keep walkers, and our animal
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SPECIAL BULLETINS
Bulletins are available to dedicate in memory or in honor of a
special person or occasion. The suggested donation per week is $15. Contact the
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FOR KIDS!
"Calling all children . . ."
During worship services, New Hope offers:
Special bulletins
Coloring books and crayons
Join all the kids to collect prayer requests and come to the
front pew for our Gathering of the Children.
Parents and caregivers: please e-mail ONE
up-to-date photo of your child (which can be cropped for a close up) to the
pastor so that she may post it on PowerPoint during the Gathering of the
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