As New Hope we are Disciples of Christ striving to bring Heaven to earth

through nurturing, serving, and connecting! November 5, 2014

A Good, Good-Bye

Well, the count-down is underway, as I have just three Sundays left to worship with

you. It’s so hard for me to believe I have been your pastor for nearly a year. It feels

so appropriate to me that I am saying good-bye in the season of Thanksgiving, be-

cause I am especially mindful of feeling a sense of gratitude for my time here at New

Hope. Here are just of few of the things I am thankful for:

Your open embrace---you welcomed me as one you have known for years.

Your willingness to try new experiences, especially in worship.

Your respect for each other’s opinions and gifts—a mark of our denomination!

Your growing commitment to nurture children and youth.

Your ongoing efforts to explore ways to Nurture, Serve, and Connect, and in doing so,

to live the Gospel in the world.

Your eagerness to learn and grow—the Adult Sunday School class has

been a great experience.

The joy you share as you worship and fellowship together—

New Hope is such a positive church and that joy is felt in worship.

On November 23, we will share in a Farewell Ritual at the end of worship. These are

just a few of the things I will take with me as I journey on to new leadership roles. I

am excited about your future with Rev. Steve Chambers, and I have confidence that,

with God’s help, you will create a fruitful future together. In our next newsletter, I

will share some suggestions about how you might welcome him and create a smooth

transition. In this season of Thanksgiving, I give thanks to God for this transitional

time we have shared,

With Deep Gratitude,

Pastor Amy

In Our Prayers Anne Henry, LaVelle Dinwiddie, Sylvia Lee ,

Evelyn Wilcoxsen

CONTINUED PRAYERS

Refuge Fellowship Church, The Regional

Church, The children and youth of our church,

all our NHCC home bound, our country’s lead-

ers and all personnel serving in the Military

and their families.

CENTRAL AREA CHURCHES

PRAYING FOR CHURCHES

November 9th Midwest Blvd. Pastor: Kathy Weaver November 16th First Christian, Moore Pastor: Joe Wingfield

Sunday Servants

For November

Worship Leader Priscilla Mann Elders Patricia Johnson, Charlie Norton Greeters Penny Hampton, Florence Rogers Deacons Roxanne Walker, Ann Stanford Patsy Webb, Sean Shenold Mariah Cain, Ann Kennedy Nursery Penny Hampton

From Bread & Wine

to Faith & Giving

Recently you should have received a letter intro-

ducing you to this year’s Stewardship Campaign

entitled “From Bread & Wine to Faith & Giving

– A Journey Into the Spiritual Discipline of Gen-

erosity Around the Table of Jesus.” A pledge

card was included with that letter. Please

prayerfully consider your plan to support New

Hope Christian Church and its mission for 2015,

then fill out the card and return it to the church.

You may hand it to the Financial Secretary

(Priscilla Mann) or just place it in the offering

plate on Sunday morning.

Together we can make a difference in the fu-

ture of New Hope Christian Church.

The Stewardship Committee 2014

New Hope Annual

Dinner

Sunday, November 23rd After Worship Service

Ham, Turkey and Dressing will be provided. Please bring a side dish or

dessert to share.

New Hope Connects New Hope Serves NHCC Serving

At Refuge Fellowship NHCC will be serving at Refuge Fellowship

Church again on December 8th. There will be

a planning meeting on Sunday, November

30th after worship. Why not plan now to

plan? Come help make plans and then come

and help on December 8th as we minister to

our homeless neighbors in downtown

Oklahoma City.

Clergy Appreciation Month Thank You!

Thank you for recognizing Katy, Antho-ny, and me during Pastor’s Appreciation month. Honestly, New Hope is such a supportive congregation that I have felt appreciated EVERY month, but the gifts in the goodie bag were a nice bonus! Thank you for your thoughtfulness. Amy

Dear New Hope Family,

Thank you so much for your calls and

cards and your concern for me.

Special thanks to Amy for the Service of

Memory for my son, Eddie. It was just

perfect. And thank you also to Brad

and Anthony for the beautiful music

and to Sean for making the CD.

It is truly a blessing to have a wonder-

ful church family during a time of loss.

Barbara Christoffels

Nominating Process Underway The Nominating Committee is busy calling

people into leadership roles for 2015. With the

arrival of a new pastor, wouldn’t this be a

great time to try your hand in a new leader-

ship role? The body of Christ is made up of

many members with a wide variety of gifts. If

you receive an invitation to serve, keep in

mind that it is because others see that poten-

tial in you (whether you see it or not!). Let’s

all be in prayer for the Nominating Committee

as they carry out this important work:

Mike Eaton, Chair

Members: Marietta Combs, Penny Hampton,

Austin Turner, Virginia Holcomb

New Hope will receive the

Thanksgiving Special Offering

on November 16th and 23rd

New Hope Connects

TAPESTRY

Bradley Davidson

Pianist

Sunday, November 9, 2014 4:00 PM

a journey through our musical heritage

A musical exploration of the tapestry of our Christian

faith as reflected in our hymns and songs

Bring a Friend

Free Admission New Hope Christian Church

12323 S. Pennsylvania

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New Hope Happenings November

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Satur-day

9 12p.m.

Fellowship &

Recreation

Meeting

4:00p.m.

Tapestry

Piano Concert

10 11 12 9:00 Men’s

Breakfast

1:00 Over 40

Fellowship

7:00 Choir

Rehearsal

13

14

15

16 Thanksgiving

Special Offering

1:30 Board

Meeting

2:30 Steward-

ship Committee

17 18 9:00a.m.

Ladies

Breakfast

@ Pioneer

Pies

19 9:00 Men’s

Breakfast

1:00 Over 40

Fellowship

7:00 Choir

Rehearsal

20 6:00p.m.

40+ Dinner

Fellowship @

Victoria’s

Pasta

21 22

23 Thanksgiving

Special Offering

Thanksgiving

Dinner after

Worship

Decorate Church

for Advent

24 25 26 9:00 Men’s

Breakfast

1:00 Over 40

Fellowship

7:00 Choir

Rehearsal

27 Thanksgiv-

ing

Church office

closed

28 29 9-12

Cleaning

Day

30 1st Sunday in

Advent

Steve Chambers

First Sunday Refuge Planning

Dec 1 2 10:00 CWF

Morning

Group

3 9:00 Men’s

Breakfast

1:00 Over 40

Fellowship

7:00 Choir

Rehearsal

4

5 6

Every Sunday at 9:30a.m.Children’s Choir and Sunday School

Every Sunday at 9:30a.m. Youth Sunday School

Every Sunday at 9:30a.m. Adult Bible Study

12323 S. Pennsylvania Oklahoma City, OK 73170

Ministers: All Members

Transitional Pastor: Rev. Amy Rogers

Minister of Administration: Sandy Moyers

Children’s Minister: Anthony Henderson

Music Minister: Marietta Combs

Pianist: Brad Davidson

Media Tech: David Rock

Custodian: Sean Shenold

Phone: 405-691-5366 Fax: 405-691-5394

E-mail: newhopeccokc@sbcglobal.net

November 5, 2014

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Who We Are As New Hope we are Disciples of Christ

striving to bring Heaven to earth by

Nurturing

We are a diverse gathering of Jesus followers

devoted to creating a safe space and direction for

the younger generations.

Serving

We are a church family whose house has no walls.

Our community and our world are family members

to whom we are connected through our Heavenly

Father. Our family includes all.

Connecting

We are a congregation that believes each person

has a unique place within the family of New

Hope…New Hope means new hope for anyone,

anywhere…in all situations.

Place

Stamp

Here

Bringing Heaven to Earth