NEW HOPE CHRISTIAN CHURCH

GOOD NEWS!

NURTURE, SERVE, CONNECT

May 1, 2019

Spring in in full force. You can see it everywhere you look. Now that everything is leafing out and blooming, it's beginning to look a bit overgrown and in need of some pruning. An outdoor work day is scheduled for Saturday May 18th (start time TBA). There are many areas that need a little TLC. Our goal is to do as much as possible and hopefully be done by noon when a hamburger cookout is planned for all workers. In order to make this happen, many volunteers are needed, men, women and children. There is something for everyone to do including prepare the meal. A sign up sheet will be provided in upcoming days along with a list of what needs to be done, So mark your calendar, grab you work gloves and pruning gear and meet us at New Hope. Together, we will work to keep our church in tip top shape. Also, volunteer yard mowers are needed. If you would like to be a part of the yard mowing pool, please see Don Lee or Pastor Steve. Equipment will be provided as well as training.

Good Confession

and Baptism

Our community of faith was wonderfully and beautiful-ly blessed on Palm Sunday as one of our youth came forward to make her “Good Confession” of faith. Aubrey Cain came forward at the conclusion of worship and accepted Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior. The Spiritual energy in the church was electric and the joyfulness of the church was undeniably present! We all anticipated sharing together as a faith community and bore witnesses to Aubrey’s Baptism in the Easter Worship service. The Church and membership were thrilled to be part of such a special day for Aubrey and her family. Board Chair, Diana Anderson, presented Aubrey with a new white bible to commemorate this holy event in her life. GOD IS GOOD!

The Sunday following Easter is always a special day in the life of the Church. Oftentimes the service reflects the movements of Jesus with his disciples following the Res-urrection. As we lifted up the Holy name of Jesus, there was a movement of the Spirit in our midst. As the Hymn of Invitation was sung Mr. and Mrs. Neil Bond stepped out of their pew and came forward to transfer their mem-bership into our Church family. Elaine and Neil are long time Disciples of Christ and very familiar with our tradi-tions and polity. We are thrilled with their renewed com-mitment to the church and Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior. Be sure to extend a warm welcome to these faith-ful Christians as they embrace their decision to become part of New Hope Christian Church.

May we have your ATTENTION! Something thrilling is happening at NHCC. A new study opportunity is forming. Over the next few weeks you will have the ability to experience an Easter After GROW! Following Worship service individuals are welcome to share in a study entitled, “The Return of the Prodigal Son” under the guidance and direction of Dr. Brad Davidson and Ms Ann Kennedy. If you would like to participate contact Brad or Ann. It should be a great time

of study and fellowship.

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IN OUR PRAYERS TODAY

Linda Whaley, Joe Massi, Priscilla Mann, Beulah Ames, John Christoffels, Neil Bond, Andres Parilla

ONGOING PRAYER CONCERNS

Steve Rankin, Glenna Hargrave, Phyllis Walker, Saralene Earsom (Eugene’s Aunt), Nita Beckett (Beulah Ames’ niece), Jan Reames, Gerald Staggers (Eugene Earsom’s uncle), Jason Whitney (Beulah Ames nephew), Charles Pearson, Eddie Dye, Kayla Appleton, Thelma Shimmels, Marcy Beckett, Han-nah Twyman, Please note: If you have placed a name on the prayer concerns list, please notify the church office when the name should be removed.

Sunday Servants for May

Worship Leader: Mollie Coker

Elders : Ann Kennedy, Eugene Earsom

Deacons: Steve Kidwell, Christy Qualls Mariah Cain, Michael Cain

Greeters: Virginia Holcomb, Mollie Coker

Easter Wrap Up Another great Easter has come and gone. What

fun it was! I could not let this event drift away

without thanking everyone for their support, coop-

eration and assistance. This year's egg hunt total

came to 1100 candy filled eggs. That's the most

ever, to my knowledge, here at New Hope to the

delight of the children. My sincere gratitude goes

to the church for your generous candy donations

as well as the continued support of the children's

programs. Thank you to each volunteer that of-

fered their time and assistance with the egg hunt

as well as the wonderful Easter breakfast. Every-

thing was so beautiful and such an enormous suc-

cess. On behalf of all the children, "THANK

YOU!" from the bottom of our hearts..

Anthony Henderson P.S. Stay tuned for more exciting adventures for the young folks of New Hope!

For and About

New Hope Kids

Thank you for the cards, calls

and visits while I was in the

hospital and recovering at

home. I also appreciate the

Easter basket with the bun-

ny, flowers, egg and card. New Hope is a car-

ing Christ-centered congregation.

Linda

New Hope will, once

again, be preparing

and serving food to

the homeless population of OKC at Refuge Fellow-

ship on Monday May 13th. If you would like to

help prepare, cook, transport or serve food for this

event, please contact Richard Reams or David Ray.

You will be blessed!

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Sun. Mon. Tues. Wed. Thur. Fri. Sat.

Every Sunday af-ter worship study: Return of the Prodigal Son

May 1 7:00p.m. Choir

2 3 4p.m.

Walk & Talk

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5 Food Cabinet

6 6:30 CWF Ladies of the Evening

7 10a.m. CWF Day group

8 7:00p.m. Choir

9 10 4p.m.

Walk & Talk

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Serve at Refuge Fellowship

14 15 7:00p.m. Choir

16 6p.m. Third Thursday Diners— Location TBA

17 4p.m.

Walk & Talk

18 Church

Yard Work Day

19 Honoring our Graduates in Worship 1:30p.m.

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9a.m. Ladies Breakfast @ Denny’s I-240 and Penn.

22 7:00p.m. Choir

23 21 4p.m.

Walk & Talk

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28 29 7:00p.m. Choir

30 31 4p.m.

Walk & Talk

June 1

May at New Hope

New Hope Bags It's time, again to begin gathering the needed items for the New Hope Bags. Next to the area where bags are picked up, you will find a poster with paper tags that have the needed items listed on them. Select a tag or two, take it with you and make the necessary purchases, Return the purchased items to the church as quickly as you can. New bags will be made when all needed items have been col-lected. Thank you in advance for any and all assistance that you provide in helping to nurture the homeless population of our community.

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Bringing Heaven to Earth

Phone: 405-691-5366

E-mail: newhopeccokc@sbcglobal.net

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Prayer Concerns 2

Youth & Children News 2

May Sunday Servants 2

New Hope Bags 3

Refuge Fellowship 2

Thank You Note 2

What’s Inside

New Hope Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) 12323 S. Pennsylvania Ave.

Oklahoma City, OK 73170

Honoring 2019 Graduates

We will be recognizing and honoring all New Hope 2019 high school and higher learning gradu-

ates on Sunday May 19th during morning worship. If you are graduating and have not already been notified, please contact the church office to be added to the list. A special reception will be provided in the fellowship hall immediately following worship for the graduates and their families. Everyone is invit-ed to join us as we congratulate the graduates on their academ-ic accomplishments.