NEW HOPE INSIDER PODCAST

On Saturday, Pastor Rajkumar Dixit started a New Hope podcast called, New Hope Insider. He interviewed Geoff Crowley, new intern who is a theology major at Columbia Union College.

Take a listen and let us know your thoughts.

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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

OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD has been chosen as this year's Christmas missions project for the S.O.S. Kingdom Kids at New Hope. Click here, SOS Kids for all the details and information about how to get involved with Operation Christmas Child. Also lots of info at the SOS Kids table in the lobby this weekend.

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.

For more information contact Caryn Wooster at newhopesos@comcast.net

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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. We are looking for people to serve in the following areas: Transportation, Sign-in/Registration, Meal helpers/servers, Laundry/Linen, Cooks, Night monitors and Overnight monitors. For more info or to offer your help, please contact: Paulette Baldwin at paulette.baldwin@gmail.com.

THANKSGIVING DINNER FOR SENIORS

Imagine being all alone on Thanksgiving Day and not having a big family dinner like most of us are accustomed to. Sadly, for many, this is what Thanksgiving Day will be like.

We are asking for food and help in providing Thanksgiving dinner for a group of about 75 seniors at the Morningside Park Apartments.This is the group that New Hope has been providing food for through the "Sharing our Pantry" program coordinated by Angie Bernard.

If you would like to contribute to the meal or if your family would like to help serve and visit with the seniors on Thanksgiving day, please see Angie in the lobby after church. There are lots of ways we all can help.

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.

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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.