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Worship at New Hope Community at Worship 10:30 a.m. & 12:30 p.m. | Kingdom Kids Worship (Resumes Aug. 23 | Middle School Worship (Rm. 206) 10:30 a.m.

Community Life 2 !!Panama Mission Trips 3 !Gathering for Young Adults 3 !Family Resources 4

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Today's MessageWe’re used to multitasking and being connected...so why is it so hard to focus? Use the sermon notes inside to follow the message as Pastor Mike continues his series on a new way to connect with God.

Welcome Pastor Jason Decena

Worship Through Praise Katina Chappell

Message Pastor Mike Speegle !Community Life

Marty Chappell (First Service) Pastor Ann Roda (Second Service)

Closing Thought Pastor Mike Speegle

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community life !Welcome to New Hope! We're here to help you grow in your spiritual journey. This page highlights some exciting ways for you and your family to make meaningful connections and grow your relationship with God.  !If there is anything we can do to support you on your journey, let us know. !!Church Office Hours Mon-Thu 9a-5p, Fri 10a-2p !Phone/Text Message 410-541-6394 !Email info@lookingforachurch.org

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5 Women's small group Chadash meets TODAY, 9:30 a.m., in the Prayer Room (Room 111). Join other women in a powerful, supportive prayer group. For more info, contact Debbie Howell, info@lookingforachurch.org.

19 Connect with our community and help serve a meal to homeless, men, women and children at Grassroots, 4-6 p.m. All are welcome! For more info, contact  Nathan Taylor at 478-73-4224.

19 Interested in serving with Kids Church? Come to an orientation training meeting, 9:30 a.m., Multipurpose Room to find out all the exciting ways to minister to children. Light breakfast available. For more information and to reserve your spot, send an email to Pastor Ann at info@lookingforachurch.org.

9 Ignite your prayer life and deepen your relationship with God, 7:30 p.m. at the church. Our theme: Running the race with Christ.

19 Power of a Praying Man meets at 9:30 a.m. in the Prayer Room (Room 111). Come join other men in a casual and supportive group. For more information about men’s small groups, contact at info@lookingforachurch.org !

26 Our next Lunch on the Lawn! We'll provide the drinks, cups and napkins; you bring your lunch and hang out after the service. 

CHURCH LIFE Welcome, guests! We’re glad to have you here today. You can find out more about New Hope in Seven Minutes or Less, a brief information session after today’s worship service by coming to the first two rows in the front left of the worship center. Our parents' room is on the second floor for you to hear and watch the service with your little one.

Watch the worship service rebroadcast Sundays (11 a.m.), Wednesdays and Fridays (7 p.m.) at lookingforachurch.org.!

New Hope’s online ministries are growing, and we could use your help! Email colinjeffers@lookingforachurch.org or text 410-541-6394 for details on how you can join our social media, website or online-campus ministries.!

New Hope is looking for a treasurer! This is a part-time, paid position. Contact the church office at 301-854-1866 or for a job description and more info.!

YOUNG ADULTS www.youngadultsconnect.com !

Connect, a Bible study group just for young adults, meets from 11 a.m. to noon in the portable building.

FAMILY MINISTRIES www.newhopelovesfamilies.com!

The children's Bible lesson for today is found in Isaiah 6:1-8, “God Calls Isaiah.” Children will understand God's holiness and worship Him. Fun family resources on the back page of the bulletin, or pick them up at the Ask-Me Desk.

Kids Church is on summer hiatus until Aug. 23. Special quiet bags are available with fun children's activities tied to what the kids learn in Sabbath School. Pick one up at the Ask-Me Desk.

It's not too late to join FLAG (Fun Learning About God) Camp, the full-day summer camp at New Hope running June 23-Aug. 1. Grades K-8. Pick up a registration packet at the Ask-Me Desk.

Pick up a bag today !The food drive continues for residents at Morningside Park Apartments in Jessup, Md. Grocery bags will be available today and next week. !We will deliver food to residents July 19. For more info, contact Angie Bernard at 301-854-0300.

Today at 5 p.m.: An Evening of Worship and Fun for Young Adults Don't miss an evening of food, worship and plain old fun as New Hope's Young Adults meet up at the Gathering Place in Glen Burnie, Md.

We'll roast marshmallows, swim and play games.!Interested in joining the fun? Pick up the flier at the Ask-Me Desk, visit www.facebook.com/newhopeyoungadults for more info.

New Hope’s Sharing Our Strength International team is planning another trip to Panama for families this Thanksgiving. Both groups are traveling under the umbrella of the Chesapeake Conference, which is building several churches and schools in Western Panama over the next few years.!Because of its stable government, Panamá has a strong national police force and infrastructure, which make it much safer than most of the surrounding countries. But beyond the skyscrapers and wide avenues of the city, many people are still suffering. Among them are Ngöbe-Buglé Indians, nomadic Indians who live on a reservation that covers a huge area of the mountainous Chiriquí province, who have not been able to make the transition into a modern, business and agriculturally based economy. The poorest of the poor, they live in shacks, wear used clothing and usually eat only once daily.!The Thanksgiving trip, which takes place Nov. 23-30, is an opportunity for families to serve together and includes time built in for relaxation and some sightseeing. The trip project involves finishing the building of one of the churches, painting and constructing a baptistry. A Vacation Bible School program for local children also will be offered. The cost is $800 per person (plus airfare), which covers trip insurance, in-country transportation, lodging at a beach resort, meals at the worksite and a Panama Canal tour.!About 20 spots remain open for the trip. Reservations will close July 15 to allow enough time to secure tickets and start planning the details. Don’t miss out on a Thanksgiving vacation you will never forget as you serve the people of Panama along with your church family! For more details and a trip application, visit  sharingourstrength.net/panama, or email info@sharingourstrength.net.!

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High School Mission Trip

Last week, nearly 30 young people (several from New Hope!) headed to the Chiriquí province of Panama for their summer mission trip, following up on a similar visit a year ago, when they helped build a church.!Below are a couple snapshots of the high school group. Please continue to keep these young people (and their chaperones, including the intrepid Keith Blair, leading the trip once again!) in your prayers, especially as they prepare to make the journey home this week!

Panama Misson Trip for FamiliesBy Caryn Wooster

On June 28, 35 youth and chaperones from the New Hope, Frederick and Atholton churches left for a mission trip to Panama. The team, led by New Hope’s Keith Blair, will finish construction on the Adventist school and compound and some churches in the mountains.

Though Panama is a relatively wealthy Central American country because of the Panama Canal, there are many places in the mountainous regions that do not see the wealth, including the Chiriqui region in the southwest portion of the country, where the team is working. Here are updates on the group’s activities, as reported by Keith Blair:

June 28 The flights were smooth and on time. The kids were great. Because we were wearing bright yellow T-shirts, everyone wanted to know who we were and where we were going. The pilot on our flight to Panama City gave us a shout-out on the speaker system.

We made it through immigration with no problems, got our bags, cleared customs and then started the short six-hour ride to Las Lajas. After we stopped for lunch, I think the lack of sleep caught up to everyone, as you could hear a pin drop. But that sleep rejuvenated everyone, as I woke to laughing, guitar playing and people enjoying themselves.

As I was listening to music on the bus, "My God is Awesome" started playing, and I thought, He sure is. Traveling with a group this size is not easy. A lot of planning went into this mission trip, and we've made it safely.

June 29

Sabbath in Panama. We all squeezed into the local church for the worship service. The local members were excited to see us. Miss Gladys translated the service for us. All of the songs were hymns that we used to sing when I was a kid.

June 30 One of the youths was talking to Pastor Pedrol and found out he has 40 churches to oversee. Pastor Pedrol also has no car and has to walk up to six hours into the mountains to go to his churches. We found out that we could buy a horse for Pastor for between $200-300. An effort is underway to raise the money for a horse.

July 1 We had quite a workday today. At every turn, we had obstacles, and at every turn, God provided. Our kids found out firsthand what the local community has to go through to get water. They learned how to mix cement by hand when the mixer broke. They learned how to work quickly when the rain came. And they worked hard no matter what happened.

Please continue to pray for our team as they respond to God’s call to serve in Panama.

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!The Back Page follows the Bible lessons that children and youth are studying and serves to help kids and adults continue the spiritual discussion at home and establish patterns of a devotional life.

Thought for the Week !God’s Daily Word Use these passages to explore additional insights on serving God and others:

SUNDAY Romans 12:11; Deut. 13:4

MONDAY Gal. 5:13; John 12:26

TUESDAY 1 Sam. 12:14; Mark 10:45

WEDNESDAY Luke 22:26-27

THURSDAY 1 Peter 4:10 -11

FRIDAY Matthew 20:27-28

Ann Roda

Pastor for Families

annroda@lookingforachurch.org

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Weekly Challenge Serve. Make a commitment to engage in an act of service at least once monthly, whether!it be at church or in your community. Resolve to commit two to four hours to honor God!through your service.!

For the Family As a family pray for the Panama mission team every day this week. They return July 10. Pray for their safety and that God will bless the work of their hands as they minister to the local people; pray that each youth will grow to know God more because of this experience; pray that they will leave a positive spiritual footprint when they leave. !

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