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GroundworkMission  At New Hope we believe that part of Christian growth is identifying an individual’s strengths,  interests and passions, then helping them to channel that energy into fruitful service.  A person who can serve by using their particular talent will enjoy what they are doing more fully, and will give of their time, talents and ability more abundantly because they have a true sense of “mission.”  It’s amazing what someone can do when on fire for the Lord.  At New Hope we find a flame and fan it!  Below are a few ministries that have started, not by church committees, but by individuals passionate about serving God…

 

  • Stephen Ministry: A class called “Christian Caregiving – A Way of Life” will meet for 13 Sundays in the office complex, beginning October 4.  This course will be taught by Sandy Dancy and will help introduce the concepts and the spirit of Stephen Ministry.  This class will bless you whether or not you enter Stephen Ministry, but it also may help you know whether Stephen Ministry will be right for you.  Anyone who is not active in another Sunday school class is welcomed to attend. For more information about the stage of our planning, contact either Sandy Dancy at dancysl@charter.net or the pastor. 
  • Jr. High and High School Youth Group.  This is a new group that will be shepherded by Dana Winkler, Greg and Ailene Gibson and Matthew Neal.  Get your 12 – 17 year-old involved in this ministry that will be designed, in large part, by them.
  • Carrie Shehane has begun a ministry for the seniors and shut-ins in the church and in our community called “Golden Believers.” You may contact Carrie with any questions about this ministry, or to participate, at carrieandmichael@msn.com or call 615-604-5964.  
  • Judy Fields is our new head of the Chancel Guild.  She will be taking care of the plants on the stage, changing the altar cloths and is the person to see if you would like flowers placed on the altar in honor or memory of someone, to celebrate a birth, anniversary or other special occasion.  You can reach her at 428-5411.
  • New Hope Prayer Book – Danielle Luipersbeck is writing a prayer book of, for, and by our congregation.  Also something that will be given to prospective and new members to help further develop their prayer life.  She would like from the congregation to have 2 to 3 really basic/meaningful prayers.  It can be one you write, or one someone else has written and is meaningful to you.  Danielle learned to pray again at our Wednesday night prayer meetings and she would like to pass on the blessing.
  • Anna King has volunteered to serve as Sunday School superintendent this year (the Sunday School year is September to September).   This is a very important ministry for any church, but especially in a church that is in the midst of re-developing the Sunday School. 
  • Dawn Rudge has felt led to handle the birthday cards from the church to our members.  We appreciate her willingness to serve in this capacity.  She is also heading up a “sprucing up” of our nursery by making curtains.  Looks better already!