NEW PRAYER MEETING SERIES

On Wednesday, May 7, Pastor Newman will begin a new bible study series called based on the book of Romans. A notebook and study guide will be provided. You will not want to miss this series. Prayer meeting is held every Wednesday at 7pm at New Hope Church.

MEN'S BREAKFAST THIS WEEK

A message from Pastor Newman

This coming Sabbath May 3 will be our monthly men's prayer group (sorry ladies, this is just for men). Come at 8:00 a.m. and participate in a light breakfast of juice, fruit, cereal, muffins, bagels. then we will share where God is leading us and take time to pray for each other and for New Hope.

If this will be your first time please email me at newman1888@mris.com so I will know how much food to plan for.

INTERVIEW WITH PASTOR ANN RODA

What was your biggest hope for the family teaching series we are just completing?
God has a huge, special, and unique purpose for each family. It is my hope that each family see that purpose and allow God to unfold it for them. However, seeing and understanding God's purposes do not happen just by chance. Just as we, as individuals need to put ourselves in the position to hear God's voice, families need to do the same thing. And do it together. This is accomplished through prayer, worship, reading of the Word of God, bringing God into a visible and central position in the home.

Why should somebody change your mind at the last minute and attend the family vision workshop today?
We have waived the late fee. People can register today at the Ask-Me-Desk and come at 3:00 pm. The Family Vision workshop is a way for families to begin the journey of finding their unique purpose. It helps families develop their unique, God-given, multi-generational vision and mission that becomes the core of their children's belief system.


What are your three top goals for family ministries at New Hope?
1. Each family discover their God-given mission, vision and purpose.
2. Parents understand the call to be the primary spiritual mentor of their children.
3. Parents feel empowered and supported in their role as primary spiritual mentor of their children

What are your biggest needs in ministry?
It's easy to always say volunteers and more money. But I've come to realize that our greatest need is an army of pray-er who will pray for our families and children. Who will pray for a hedge of protection for the marriages, family units, children and youth in our church against the influences of the prevailing culture?

What should every parent know?
Satan has his eye on your children. Even before they were born, he already had a detailed plan for capturing your children.

God has given parents a detailed plan of attack. That plan is found in Deuteronomy 6:4-9. However, it is up to each mom and dad to take up the call and implement the plan. The church and the pastors cannot do this job for parents.

HOMELESS MINISTRY NEEDS A COORDINATOR

New Hope is looking for a ministry director to spearhead the homeless ministry, Winterhaven during the month of January 2009. If you have the organizational and administrative ability, please contact Pastor Kumar at kumardixit@yahoo.com for details.

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FREE GOSPEL CHOIR CONCERT

You are invited to a Free concert featuring the Black Student Union Gospel Choir of Columbia Union College. The event will take place at the Sligo Adventist Church on Friday, April 25 at 7:30pm.

UPCOMING SERMON SERIES

Pastor Newman will be starting a new series on May 3 called, "Priorities: Love or Hate Them." This series will focus on the important things in life that are often filled with mixed feelings like, time, money, debt, and gifts.

You won't want to miss this new teaching that will help you rethink your priorities. Don't forget to bring a friend.

PASTOR NEWMAN'S SMALL GROUP

A Message from Pastor Newman:


In my first update I talked about a new men's group.. I am looking for a few men who will covenant to travel with me fora set period of time. we will decide as a group how long that will be, meeting weekly for one hour (6:30 am-7:30 am, I know it is early!!!) every Tuesday.

I mentioned meeting in Olney but I am changing the venue to the Daily Grind Coffee Shop in Maplelawn the new business and shopping complex on Rt 216 and Rt 29.

We will begin with the book Dissident Discipleship by Dr. David Augsburger. This will be a life changing trip together. Contact me at
jdavid_newman@yahoo.com or give me a call on my cell phone: 301-922-5167.

BE A STOP SMOKING COUNSELOR

Community Ministry of Prince “George’s County (CMPGC)

Comprehensive Tobacco Prevention and Cessation Program

CMPGC will hold two (2) four (4) hour training sessions on Saturday, April 19^th and 26^th from 9am-1pm for all persons interested in serving as smoking cessation facilitators and lay tobacco prevention educators.

We are also looking to train 10-15 youth ages 15-19 to serve as Youth Peer Health Ambassadors. Community service hours plus a small stipend will be given to youth who serve in this capacity.

Where: First Baptist Church of Mount Rainier

3103 Shepherd Street

Mount Rainier, Maryland 20712

Lunch will be provided.

Pre-registration is required.

Help CMPGC “Kick Butts” in Prince George ’s County.

For more information or to register please contact:

Deneen Long-White

(202)251-5856

CHURCH SAYS FAREWELL TO JOHN TURNER

On April 12, New Hope said farewell to John Turner. Turner was one of the originators of the video ministry. He never missed a Sabbath to serve during the last fifteen years, unless he was away on vacation. Pastor Newman expressed his personal gratitude to Turner during the 10:30am service and gave him an ipod as a farewell gift.

Turner will be moving to Arizona to be closer to his kids and grandkids.

NEW HOPE MEMBER IN THE NEWS

Opal Huddleston has been a long time member of New Hope Church. She worked in the church office for decades as a volunteer until she moved to Florida to be closer to her family. In 2004, New Hope Church instituted the Opal Huddleston Volunteer of the Year Award to recognize other church leaders who exhibit the same kind of committment.

Huddleston recently appeared in the local newspaper featuring her active interest in oil painting. She will be turning 99 years old on September 9.

SPRING CLEAN AT THE CHURCH

Okay, we only do it a couple times of year, but we could use your help with the church spring clean. Trust us, you have the skills to make it happen! Contribute 4 hours on May 18. The alternate date is June 1 in case the weather doesn't cooperate.

Things to bring:

Gloves
water
shovel
rake
hammer, tools, etc.
Broom
Vacume

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WHY KID'S CHURCH ROCKS!

Just another reason why kid's church rocks!

27th Annual KEOUGH LECTURES

The Department of Religion at Columbia Union College will host the G. Arthur Keough Lectures in H. M. S. Richards Hall Chapel on April 11 and 12.

The two-day lectureship themed “Understanding Other Faiths Among Monotheistic Religions,” will also offer responses from experts in the field. The lectures are free and open to the public.

Friday, April 11, at 6:30 p.m.
M. Imad Damaj, Ph.D., a Virginia Commonwealth University professor, will discuss Christian-Muslim Relations: “Challenges and Opportunities for the USA”

Sabbath, March 12, at 3:30 p.m.
Jack Spiro, DHL, Ed.D., a Virginia Commonwealth University professor, will present “Shylock and Antonio: “Beyond their ‘Ancient Grudge.’”

Several distinguished guests representing various faiths, will respond to this year’s Keough lecturers. Among them are Gideon Amir, a lecturer in Jewish Studies and Moussa Elbayoumy, an Associate Vice President of Adventist HealthCare.

Visit Columbia Union College for details

A MUST SEE INTERVIEW

On March 8, Pastor Dixit interviewed Dustin, a new Christian who has been attending New Hope Church. You won't want to miss this look into a new Christian's life. How he felt about attending church, and what his reaction was when he first attended New Hope.

Click here to view the interview