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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
We’re on the Web
nhccokc.com
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
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