Friday, December 26, 2008
PODCAST WITH JASMINE HOWELL
Friday, December 19, 2008
WHAT DO YOU THINK?
Tuesday, December 16, 2008
Saturday, December 13, 2008
How to Understand the Bible
Take this quick Bible quiz and ask: Which commands do I follow and which ones do I reject?
Do not murder (Exodus 20:13).
Do not eat any meat with the blood still in it (Lev. 19:26).
Do not cut the hair at the sides of your head or clip off the edges of your beard (Lev. 19:27).
Do not degrade your daughter by making her a prostitute (Lev. 19:29).
When you fast put oil on your head and wash your face (Matt. 6:17).
How do you pick and choose what to obey when you read the Bible?
You will learn the following:
❑ How did we get our Bible?
❑ Why are some books in the Bible and some books left out? Who decided?
❑ How was the Bible written and copied?
❑ How do we know if there are any mistakes or not?
❑ What is the difference between principle and application?
❑ Just as a game has rules to play it so does the Bible to understand it. What are these rules?
❑ Who decides what the rules are?
❑ How do we understand difficult Bible texts?
Pastor J. David Newman will be leading this new bible study during prayer meeting beginning, Wednesday, January 7 at 7:00 pm. You will receive a notebook and syllabus. There is a $10 charge to cover the materials. Please register at jdavidnewman@gmail.com. (Checks made out to New Hope Adventist Church with notation-Prayer Meeting.)
Tuesday, December 9, 2008
WINTERHAVEN DETAILS
In 4 weeks, New Hope Church will be hosting 30 homeless men by providing food, shelter, fellowship and support. Each of you have expressed an interest in being a part of this exciting service opportunity which will take place from Sun Jan 4 - Sat Jan 10, 2009.
Thank you so much for volunteering your time and resources! Below is listed some key information:
Volunteer Training
We will host two training opportunities for Winterhaven volunteers:
Sat Dec 20: 2:00-4:00 pm (Lunch will be provided)
Sun Jan 4 : 3:30-5:00 pm (Light refreshments will be provided)
Please RSVP to Paulette at paulette.baldwin@gmail.com or (240) 388-2793
INTERVIEW WITH RICHARD BARRONS
Thursday, December 4, 2008
ATTNETION: MIDDLE SCHOOL PARENTS
Beginning December 6, 2008 we begin a very special (and critical) event in the life of your Middle School Child.
We start a gender-based small group Bible Study called Becoming a Young Woman of God and Becoming a Young Man of God.
Sabbath mornings, 9:30 - 10:20 AM
Girls meet in Room 111
Boy meet in Room 218
Our team has been praying and preparing for this Bible Study for quite some time. We have been praying and fasting for you (parents) and for your Middle School children.
We are praying and are expecting Holy Spirit change in the lives of your children.
The Team that will be leading this study will be more than teachers. They will be coaches and mentors. The team is:
Krista Mainess Ron Mainess
Angie Bernard Sherman Bernard
Eunice De Jesus Manny Cruz
Ann Roda Jose St. Phard
Parents, your role is going to be mission critical to the success of this study. How you can help will be explained in detail below.
Parent's Role and Responsibility
1. We need you to get your kids here on time every Saturday morning. The program begins 9:30 AM sharp!! Please don't have your Middle Schooler miss out on very important lessons and discussions.
2. We need you to give us permission to talk with your kids on important matters such as virginity, sex, homosexuality, bisexuality, suicide, self-mutilation, drugs and alcohol. We may address some ethical and moral issues such as infidelity, co-habitation, having children outside of marriage, rape, abortion, gay marriage, mercy killing, and racial matters.
Here's the bottom line, these are issues that are prevalent in the news, radio, popular songs, movies, and tv. They are already talking to their friends about these issues. If we do not create a place for kids to talk they will establish their ethical and moral values from the prevailing culture.
3. We need you actively involved. We will be happy to provide you a copy of the curriculum so you can follow along.
We will even share with you (via email) some of the issues that were brought up and discussed by the kids so you can further prompt discussion at home.
We are going to assure the kids that we will keep their comments in confidence unless we have their permission. However, if we are aware of a
situation that is life-threatening or dangerous to the youth or to others, we will be sharing it with the parent/s of that youth.
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If you have any questions, please, please contact me, Pastor Ann, at 301-854-1866 (office) or 301-741-1926 (cell).
We (our team) want to be open and transparent with you and will never usurp your authority as parents. Our goal is to support you in helping your middle schooler become a thriving young woman or young man of God.
If you have a daughter, please read the details of this lesson study below.
If you have a son please scroll down to the section that will explain what your son will be studying.
MIDDLE SCHOOL DAUGHTER
An 8-week curriculum for Middle School gals (grades 6-8)
Goal: Helping middle school girls learn to become the women God has created them to be.
Our middle school girls are told a lot about who they’re supposed to be. Media and culture have a great influence over how they behave, dress, and think, and more often than not, it’s not a very becoming image. Becoming a woman is about more than clothes, makeup, and boyfriends – it is something more. It is about becoming the young women God has created them to be.
Becoming is a study that will help young girls discover who they truly are, and help them see who they can become. Using games, activities, quizzes, projects and crafts, movie clips, music, and stories, girls will be involved in a study that will help them
find their true value. In this study, middle school girls will:
• know their true value and develop self-respect
• gain a godly perspective on body image and modesty
• learn to set goals and boundaries
• begin to understand their feelings
• accept who they are
MIDDLE SCHOOL SON
An 8-week curriculum for Middle School guys (grades 6-8)
Goal: Helping middle school guys become the young men God created them to be.
From the time they’re born, boys are given a “code” to live by: don’t cry, don’t play with dolls, don’t be a wimp…you get the picture. For a middle school guy, it’s tough enough to figure out what it means to just be yourself—let alone how to become a man.
Becoming is an eight-week study that will help young guys discover what it really means to be a man. With fun, interactive activities and age-appropriate discussion questions, this study will help middle school guys learn how they can become the men God created them to be.
In this study, the guys will:
• critically examine what they’ve been taught about what it means to be a man
• explore the rich heritage of men in the Bible
• discover their identity in God
• find new ways to feel confident
Wednesday, December 3, 2008
FAST FACTS FOR PARENTS
90% of kids surveys who said it's important to help others; 21% said they'd buy products that donate a portion of sales to a good cause. (KidScreen magazine)
78% of children who had at least one parent working year round, full time. (National Institute of Health)
73.9 million of number of children 17 and under living in the U.S. (childstats.gov)
24.7 million number of children who live without their father. (National Fatherhood Initiative)
71% of children's ministry volunteers who report that their "understanding of faith was fundamentally shaped by childhood religious experiences." (Christian News Wire)
34% of preteens who say prayer is important in their life. (The Christian Post)
Father's who had higher levels of religious participation tended to be more engaged with their 1-year-old children than fathers with lower levels. (familyfacts.org)
SOURCE: Children's Ministry Magazine
Monday, November 24, 2008
NEW HOPE INSIDER PODCAST
Take a listen and let us know your thoughts.
Thursday, November 13, 2008
PODCAST EXPERIMENT
Last Friday a group of Pastor Kumar's friends got together via phone and created a podcast, based on some of the conversations they have been having recently. While this was an experiment, they hope it will provide a glimpse into what some Pastors and leaders have been thinking about and talking about (often times at the margins of the church).
Here are some of the players:
* Ryan Bell, Pastor of Hollywood Seventh-day Adventist Church in Los Angeles, and author of Intersections blog.
* Lisa Clark Diller, Associate Professor of History at Southern Adventist University
* Julius Nam, Associate Professor of Religion and Theological Studies at Loma Linda University and author of Progressive Adventism blog.
* Rajkumar Dixit, Associate Pastor of New Hope Church in Fulton, Maryland, and author of Wondering About God blog.
Click here to listen
YOUNG ADULTS
The Newman’s used to host a young adult meeting the second Friday night of each month which was cancelled while building took place on the Newman property. It is finished and we were scheduled to begin again on November 14 but Pastor Newman is not available that night so the next meeting is on Friday, Nov. 21 at 7:00 pm.
We serve a light supper and the discussion is open ended. You determine the agenda.
This is a great time for fellowship and sharing about God and anything else on your heart.
VEGETARIAN COOKING CLASS
Have you heard the results of the China Study? Key results include proteins in animal food are triggers for cancer. Protein in plant foods are inhibitors for cancer.
Sign up for a vegetarian cooking class taught by Phyllis Newman (gourmet cook and wife of senior pastor J. David Newman). In this class you will leanr how to save money on feeding your family and how to save their health.
It will take place in the Newman's home in Silver Spring on Sunday, November 16 from 2-5 pm. Cost is only $5 but you must register ahead of time.
There are still some openings. Place $5 in a tithe envelope (or any envelope) with your name and contact information and hand in at church (Ask-Me-Desk) or mail to Phyllis Newman, 1717 Priscilla Dr., Silver Spring, MD. 20904. For further information call her at 301-922-5166 or email at phyllisnewman@realtor.com
OPERATION CHRISTMAS
Operation Christmas Child brings joy and hope to children in desperate situations around the world through gift-filled shoe boxes and the Good News of God's love. Since 1993, more than 61 million shoe boxes have been packed, shipped, and delivered across the globe. This ministry is sponsored by Samaritan's Purse an international Christian relief agency.
HOMELESS MINISTRY NEEDS VOLUNTEERS
"WINTERHAVEN" Needs Volunteers |
New Hope will once again be hosting area homeless men in our church through the WINTERHAVEN program. Our week for hosting will be Sunday, Jan 4 - Saturday Jan 10, 2009 and the program will be from approximately 6 pm - 7 am each day. |
THANKSGIVING DINNER FOR SENIORS
MIRACLE AND HEALING NIGHT
Miracle and Healing Night was held on November 7. There were over 100 people who attended the service and God's presence was intense. Pastor Ann Roda led a small group of prayer warrior who gathered on stage to pray over the entire crowd for protection and breakthroughs.
Click here to see more pics
Wednesday, November 12, 2008
24.7 PRAYER EXPERIENCE
This week the 24/7 prayer rooms are open to the public and the New Hope community. As we conclude the 40 Days of Love series, the congregation has been invited to take an hour and pray for the church and community. The 24/7 prayer room experience was designed by Grace Brown and Kimi Novak. Ron Mainess is the organizer of 24/7. Click here to see more pics.
Saturday, October 11, 2008
NEED COMPUTER FOR LARS
Saturday, October 4, 2008
CONGRATULATIONS PASTOR ANN!
Pastor Ann has earned her first pathfinder honor! New Hope has the largest Pathfinder club in the Chesapeake Conference with over 45 young people. The club is very exited about their upcoming camporee this summer in Osh Kosh, Wisconsin. Hopefully Pastor Ann will earn a few more honors by then!
How many Pathfinders have registered this year?
We have close to 50 Pathfinders. We are extending the registration deadline until October 15th. We believe that God is continuing to raise up kids to be a part of this club.
What are the major initiatives being planned this year?
The International Pathfinder Camporee (affectionately called OshKosh) in August 09 is the major initiative for the 08-09 year. It is a once in a lifetime experience for young people - to be able to meet 40,000 other Pathfinders from 100 countries. During this week, young people will worship, learn, do mission projects, and interact together. Between now and then, the Pathfinders will be learning and developing leadership, camping, and outdoor skills that will enable them to fully experience OshKosh. We are also going to be developing a precision drill team and enter our team into both the Conference level and International Level competitions.
Fundraising for OshKosh is also another initiative that will occupy much of the next 11 months. It will cost $800.00 per person to attend OshKosh. Each young person will be raising $500 on their own and the remaining $300 will be raised as a club. The fundraising intitative will allow each young person to learn about personal finances and stewardship.
What changes have you seen in our kids?
New Hope Pathfinder kids are learning 2 major things: 1. Love God; 2. Love each other.
They are learning basic life skills based on Christian values and Biblical principles.
Everytime we travel, I have received numerous comments from observers that the kids are "the most well behaved group of young people I've ever seen." During a recent trip to the Pathfinder Camporee, at a Wawa rest stop, all 45 kids went into the store to buy snacks and junk food. After they returned to the van, I went to the counter with my purchase. The cashiers commented to me that the New Hope Pathfinders exhibited exemplary behavior. Said the manager, "I have had more trouble with 2-3 young people in the store than I had with your 45 kids. Is this a Christian youth group?"
Is it true that young people in the community have joined?
We have a number of unchurched young people in the club. One of the greatest values of this Pathfinder club is "inclusiveness." We want to be the community that Jesus called us to be where people are belonged and accepted and loved.
What is your greatest need?
We have great needs for counselors, especially women counselors. These counselors must have a love for God, a passion for young people, and a commitment to be Godly role models. We are praying for God to raise up such individuals.
The second greatest need is for transportation vehicles to transport 50+ kids not including staff. On our recent Camporee trip, we had to rent three 12-passenger vans plus 3 additional personal vans. It was quite a convoy.
Adventist Risk Management (our insurance carrier) policy will not allow us to transport kids in private cars. Therefore, we will need either a bus or an entire fleet of 12-passenger vans. These vehicles will be used for other youth ministry events also (as our youth ministry is growing by leaps and bounds).
However, at least 2 times a month, we will need to transport the Pathfinder club either to a community mission project, conference event, or outing.
Anything else we should know?
The New Hope Night Hawks are the largest and most ethnically diverse club in the Chesapeake Conference. It is the ONLY club whose Pastor has an official Pathfinder uniform. Every winter, the club distributes food and blankets for the homeless on the streets of Baltimore
Wednesday, September 17, 2008
YOUTH CHOIR ADDS TO WORSHIP
What do you get when the Washington Brazilian Youth Choir leads worship with the New Hope praise and worship team? A close match to what heaven will be like.
God's powerful presence was clearly felt on Sabbath.
Click here to see more pics
CHURCH BOARD RETREAT
The church board of New Hope met on Sunday, September 14. The purpose of the retreat was to begin the discussion on developing future initiatives for the church. During the morning worship, Pastor Newman emphasized the greatest contribution a church board could make is to focus on evangelism.
The full day session was facilitated by Pastor's Ann Roda and Jose Hernandez. They led the group through an intensive process called, Connections, to help the leaders of church discover their spiritual gifts.
The day was filled with prayer and affirmation as the leaders worked together as a team.
Click here to see more pics
Tuesday, September 16, 2008
HAITI NEEDS NEW HOPE'S HELP
Friday, September 5, 2008
ARE WE EVANGELISTS?
Family Members 42%
No One 25%
Other 17%
Coworker 08%
Neighbor 06%
Merchant 02%
Then they asked which family member was the most influential in you becoming a Christian.
Wife 35%
Child 18%
Parents 16%
Siblings 05%
Parent's in Law 02%
Husbands reaching wives was virtually a nonfactor.
Thursday, September 4, 2008
SEMINARS YOU CAN USE
DEADLINE EXTENDED for the ACS Supervision Series!
A few spaces are still available in the Management Skills: Supervision , a four-part series of skill-building workshops for new and experienced managers. Experts in management and life-coaching will address: The Impact of Generational Differences; Managing Conflict; Supervising the Difficult Employee; and The Role of Coaching. Sessions will run consecutive Thursdays, September 18 – October 9 from 8:30 – 11:30 am. To register or for more information, visit our website at www.acshoco.org, or contact Joan Driessen at joan.driessen@acshoco.org or 410-715-9545.
EMERGENCY! How Volunteers Can Help Your Organization Weather the Storm On September 8 at 1:00 pm, Pamela Simonson of The Volunteer Center Serving Howard County will discuss steps that your organization can take to ensure that you can function during an emergency, and how volunteers can be recruited and incorporated into your plan. This informal discussion is informative and free but does require registration.
The State of Public Health in Howard County will be presented by Dr. Peter Beilenson, Howard County Health Officer. Dr Beilenson will provide an update on the current state of health, the challenges we face in the next year, and the services and initiatives designed to address them. This meeting will be on Wednesday, September 17 from 12:00 noon-1:30 pm at The Meeting House in Oakland Mills.
The Gavel Group, a forum for Board Presidents, will hold their quarterly meeting on October 10th from 7:45 am – 9:15 am at the ACS office. The focus of this meeting will be on the board’s role in fundraising.
For more information on any of these programs, please call us at 410-715-9545, or visit our website at www.acshoco.org.
Wednesday, August 27, 2008
FAMILY SABBATH SCHOOL
The program will start at its usual time of 9:30am. Each family will be given a special worship activity bag to use. They will be encouraged to find a special place on campus, such as the lawn or under a tree and participate in family worship together. “I really hope families will catch the vision and experience a valuable time together,” said Rajinie Dixit, director of Sabbath Schools.
Tuesday, August 26, 2008
SUPERVISION IN SERVICE
Do you ever feel that you could use a little help with…..
…setting the stage for staff success?
…communicating with staff of a different generation?
…an employee with whom you seem to “butt heads”?
…inspiring an unmotivated staff person?
…maximizing the creative problem-solving of staff?
…managing conflict within your organization?
If so, then the ACS Supervision Series is for you!
ACS is pleased to offer a series of four workshops that will explore the many facets of effective supervision. Facilitated by experts in human service management consulting and life coaching, this series has something to offer both the very new, and the highly-experienced supervisor.
September 18 The Impact of Generational Differences
September 25 Managing Conflict
October 2 Supervising the Difficult Employee
October 9 The Role of Coaching
All sessions will be held at: Bridgeway Community Church, 9189 Red Branch Road, Columbia, MD
Sessions will run from 8:30 – 11:30 a.m.
Thursday, August 21, 2008
Resources for Missions
Resources for Missions
Books:
Wess Stafford, “Too Small to Ignore,” Waterbrook Press, 2007.
Ronald J. Sider, “Rich Christians in the Age of Hunger: Moving from Affluence to Generosity,” Thomas Nelson, 2005.
David May, “A Call to Arms: Out of the Pews and into the Streets,” Outskirts Press, 2007.
Organizations:
Sharing Our Strength - New Hope Church Mission Arm
www.sharingourstrength.blogspot.com
Adventist Missions
www.adventistmission.com
Maranatha International
www.maranatha.org
Monday, August 18, 2008
SPECIAL CONFERENCE EVENT
Friday, August 15, 2008
INTERNATIONAL COOK OFF WINNER
Despite Pastor Dixit's prediction that the Indian delegation would win the contest, a very small contingency from Venezuela was able to claim the top prize.
New Hope Church is one of the few churches in America that is completely diverse. Only 5% of US churches are considered diverse. With over 40 nationalities, no specific racial majority, the church is in a unique position to celebrate this unique quality.
Click here to see more pictures from the event.
Friday, August 1, 2008
MISSION TRIP RETURNS
Click here to visit the SOS blog.
CONGRATULATIONS TO THE PILLAI FAMILY
Thursday, July 31, 2008
PANTRY NEEDS FOR LARS
As always, we are giving out tons of food (and are happy to do so). We have a shortage right now of the “pop top” style food for the street homeless. Pop tops are anything you do not need a can opener to open, and can easily access to eat. Would you put the word out for us? WE ALWAYS NEED FOOD! We were well prepared for the summer due to the tremendous help of all of you and the community, but supplies are dwindling (but not at a crisis point by any means). Some people mentioned maybe coordinating a food drive with their Help the Homeless mini-walk? Whatever you can do is appreciated.
Thursday, July 24, 2008
Friday, July 18, 2008
ANSWER KEY TO THE TEXT MESSAGE KEY
NOVICE
Mix and Match
A. 1 One, won, want
B. 4VR Forever
C. AFO Adult fan of
D. ATM At the moment
E. B Bye
F. B4 Before
G. BBL (I will) be back later
H. CU See you
ADVANCE LEVEL
Fill in the Blank
I. I12CU I want to see you
J. CUL8RK? See you later, ok?
K. 10S NE1? Tennis anyone?
L. WYSIWYG What you see is what you get
M. ROTFLOL Rolling on the floor laughing out loud
Thursday, July 17, 2008
Wednesday, July 16, 2008
UPCOMING SEMINAR FOR PARENTS
Whether you are a new parent or its just been a while since you’ve held a newborn, we’ve put together a series of interactive lectures that will interest the families of little ones.
BABY SIGN LANGUAGE August 5, 2008
Baby sign language has been shown to help children with spoken language development, increase overall communication skills, and decrease tantrums and negative behaviors due to miscommunication. Instructor Louise Sattler is a nationally certified school psychologist with specializations in linguistics and multi-cultural education. She has been teaching American Sign Language for more than 20 years to families with hearing and non-hearing children, college students, staff at public and private school systems and businesses. Click here to register
INFANT MASSAGE August 6, 2008
Learn techniques to enhance the relationship between parent and child through the nurturing touch of infant massage. Instructor Christ Ruane holds State and National certifications in Massage, Weight Training, Pilates and Yoga. As well as being CPR and First Aid trained and certified. her practice serves those with specific chronic pain and illnesses, women before, during and after pregnancy as well as children. Click here to register
WOMEN'S HEALTH ISSUES August 7, 2008
Discuss women’s health issues before, during and after childbirth. If you are pregnant, just delivered or just thinking about having a baby, this seminar is for you. Dr. Sandra Abraham-Hebert is a practicing OBGYN who has been serving the Silver Spring and surrounding communities in the area of Women’s Health for over 10 years. She and her husband have been members of New Hope Church for 10 years and have two young daughters.
Click here to register
Tuesday, July 15, 2008
MISSION MOZAMBIQUE HAS LANDED
After leaving Dulles on Sunday, we spent 17 grueling hours on the plane (and even longer for some who didn't fly with us), stopping once for fuel in Dakar, Senegal. Everyone held up pretty well, although we found ourselves asking "Are we there YET?" a few times! We (and a ton of luggage) arrived in Johannesburg, South Africa Monday evening. The hotel "Doves Nets" shuttle picked us up, we had a nice meal, warm showers and headed to bed. Today, Tuesday, we leave for the area of Maputo, Mozambique which is about 6 hours due East from here, on a bus. We'll catch up more when we get settled in Mozambique! I tried uploading pictures, but kept running into errors which may be due to bandwidth issues. Will try again in Mozambique!
CLICK HERE TO READ THE SOS BLOG
INTERVIEW WITH DEBBIE HOWELL
In Kid's Church the kids learn who God is. We use fun and creative ways to help them apply the God of the Bible to their God of today. We also teach them the various ways to worship their God.
What is the most exciting thing about Kid's church ministry?
The most exciting thing about Kid's Church is that every week for an hour and fifteen minutes God has their full attention. I love to see the many ways God reaches them through our team.
How can parents become more involved with their kids spiritual health?
Every week we give the parents a take home sheet, that ties into what we've learned in Kid's Church, for them to read together during their family worship times. We wouldn't think of feeding our kids "physically" just once a week, so why should it be good enough to feed them "spiritually" just once a week?
What is your goal for kid's church?
It's so hard to sum up all of our goals for Kid's Church because we are so passionate about their walk with God! If I had to focus on one goal that we have it would be to grow them into kids who are so radically in love with Jesus that the worship we experience together on Sabbath would continue for them the rest of the week wherever they go.
How can parents support this ministry?
As Kid's Church continues to grow we are looking for more volunteers. Our needs are very diverse, from leading out in the program, to being a program coordinator, to sitting with the kids and helping them stay focused on the program. Gifts and talents are always important, but what we are looking for in our volunteers more then anything else is people who love kids and whose lives are so full from their relationship with God, that when they come to Kid's Church that love and passion would automatically flow out to the kids.
Monday, July 14, 2008
CONGRATULATIONS TO MARY HORN
Mary Horn joined the body on Christ when she was baptized at New Hope Church. Congratulations to Mary.
Click here to view Horn's Baptismal photos.
CONGRATULATIONS KELLY FOSTER
New Hope welcomes Kelly Foster into the body of Christ!
Click here to see more photo's of Foster's baptism.
MAJOR BLOOD SHORTAGE!
Community Blood Supply at Crisis Level, Donors Needed Immediately
BALTIMORE, MD – July 14, 2008: Low donation rates throughout the summer have caused the community blood supply for all blood types to drop to a crisis level this week. The Greater Chesapeake and Potomac Region (GC&P) of the American Red Cross is reporting just a few hours supply for types O negative, and less than one day supply for type A, B, and O positive. The current blood supply is inadequate to meet the needs of hospitals in the area, and in some cases procedures may be delayed until the blood supply is replenished. All eligible donors are encouraged to call 1-800-GIVE-LIFE (1-800-448-3543) to schedule a blood donation appointment immediately. Platelet donors may call 1-800-272-2123. In response to the appeal, the American Red Cross is expanding hours at local donor centers. Please visit www.my-redcross.org for the current hours and blood drive schedule.
“We have seen a steady decline in the blood supply throughout the summer, and despite efforts to increase blood donations, collections have not been able to keep pace with utilization in the Region,” says Gary J. Ouellette, C.E.O for the Region, referring to the causes of the current blood shortage. “Although we typically see a decline in blood donations over the summer, patient need remains the same and can often increase. We have been working diligently with our community partners to communicate the increasing urgency of the situation, but so far the response has been inadequate. We are truly in a very critical situation at this point, and need the public to understand the urgent need for blood donations today.”
“We have been unable to keep any blood on our shelves, as soon as it is processed we are sending it out to hospitals,” says Page Gambill, Director of Hospital Services for the GC&P Region. “This makes it very difficult for us to prepare for the types of emergencies that happen every day, such as a transplant or a trauma patient that can use significant amounts of blood.” It takes three days to process a donated unit of blood, and the Red Cross needs to have blood available on the shelves in advance to meet sudden patient needs.
Low appointment schedules and no shows, most likely due to sunny weather and family vacations has resulted in declined blood collection throughout the Region. Each day, countless trauma victims, cancer patients, premature babies and surgical candidates rely on the availability of blood for transfusion. Eligible donors are asked to call 1-800-GIVE LIFE (1-800-448-3543) to schedule a donation appointment.
WHO CAN GIVE BLOOD?
Donors must:
-Be in generally good health;
-Be at least 17 years of age, or, in the state of Maryland only, 16 years of age with parental consent
-Weigh no less than 110 pounds;
-Have NOT received a tattoo within the past year;
-Have NOT donated whole blood within the past 56 days.
In addition to asking individual members of the community to donate blood, the American Red Cross strongly encourages businesses and community groups to schedule and organize blood drives. Any groups interested in scheduling a drive or obtaining further information is asked to call 1-800-787-9282, ext. 4925.
Visit www.my-redcross.org
MISSION TRIP BEGINS
If you would like to stay updated on the progress of this trip, please visit the SOS blog.
Click here to view pictures of the prayer dedication.
Wednesday, July 2, 2008
BLOOD DRIVE COMING
New Hope will be sponsoring a blood drive with the American Red Cross on July 12. Your support will be appreciate. The blood mobile will be parked outside of the church on Sabbath morning. Please sign up for a time to donate.
3 perks for giving blood
1. everyone suddenly will think you're brave (ask a certain New Hope member if you don't believe me) 2. you get a whole lot of blood work for free (ask a certain New Hope member--who got a disease diagnosed--and then got it treated). 3. you save lives (up to 3 for each pint donated).
Sunday, June 29, 2008
Tuesday, June 17, 2008
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES AT LARS
Please send a cover letter and resume to:
Nancy Graham, LCSW-C, Executive Director
Laurel Advocacy and Referral Services, Inc.
311 Laurel Avenue
Laurel, MD 20707
Laurel Advocacy and Referral Services, Inc. (LARS) is seeking a full-time case manager to assist with the start-up and implementation of our newly HUD funded Permanent Housing Program (projected start date July 1). Applicants must have their own reliable transportation, and be willing to work some evenings and weekends. Competitive pay and some benefits provided. BSW with a MD license preferred.
Please Send Cover Letter and resume to:
Nancy Graham, LCSW-C, Executive Director
Laurel Advocacy and Referral Services, Inc.
311 Laurel Avenue
Laurel, MD 20707
LARS IN THE NEWS
SOS NEEDS YOUR HELP!
1) Children's chewable multi-vitamins
2) Adult multi-vitamins
3) Acetaminophen for adults (Tylenol or generic brand)
4) Acetaminophen for children (160mg elixir and the 80mg infant drops)
4) Ibuprofen (Motrin or generic brand)
5) Reading glasses in all strengths (these are sometimes available at the dollar store)
There will be a box marked "S.o.S. /Mozambique Medical Mission Donations" in the lobby until Saturday, June 28. Monetary donations that will go towards the purchase of these supplies are also greatly appreciated (you can put "Mozambique Medical" on your envelope). Thank you in advance for supporting this effort!
For more details visit the SOS blog.
Friday, June 6, 2008
PREGNANCY CENTER NEEDS YOUR HELP
Laurel Pregnancy Center is currently in need of size 2, 3, and 5 diapers; “boy” sleepers, sizes 0-3 and 3-6 months; receiving blankets; pacifiers; and cotton hats. If you would like to contribute any of these items you may deliver them to 415 Main St in Laurel, Mon-Thurs 9 AM - 3 PM or leave at the church office and Norma McKellip will deliver.
Wednesday, June 4, 2008
SUMMER ENRICHMENT PROGRAM
The Southern Asian Adventist Church on Randolph Road in Silver Spring is offering a 7-week Summer Enrichment Program for kids ages 3-16 from June 23-August 8. The program runs from 9 am - 3 pm with extended hours from 8 am - 6 pm. Call Angie Abraham, Program Coordinator, at 240-643-9647 for more information.