IT TAKES A VILLIAGE

Special thanks to all of the STRONG church members who helped move the grand piano off stage! Now we can use your help to put it back...

PASTOR NEWMAN STARTS A NEW E-NEWSLETTER

On Friday, March 28, Pastor Newman sent out an e-newsletter to the congregation. Newman explained his purpose for the correspondence, "The mission of this e-letter is to communicate my vision of where I believe God is leading this faith community. I also covet your feedback so this becomes a two-way conversation. While I hope you will agree with what I write please feel free to disagree without being disagreeable. I want our conversation to be vigorous yet courteous."

Read an excerpt:

Men's Small Group
I have been leading a small men's group for many years. We meet at 6:30 a.m. for one hour every Tuesday.

My present group has been meeting at Maplelawn but we will be moving to the Chesapeake Bagel Bakery in Olney, Maryland.. Brcause of work schedules there are some openings to be part of this group.

Our purpose is to encourage and strengthen the spiritual life of each person in the group. We do this through prayer and bible study with different books for resources.

If you are interested in being part of this group please email me at jdavid_newman@yahoo.com or give me a call on my cell phone: 301-922-5167.

TWO SERMONS ONE CHURCH

GREAT JOB PATHFINDERS

Good Job!! New Hope Night Hawks Pathfinder Bible Bowl TeamBlue Sky
On March 15, the New Hope Pathfinder Bible Bowl Team competed with 18 other clubs from the Chesapeake Conference. They came in 3rd place despite being 2 team members short. Thank you, Grace, Melissa, Deryck, Isac, Thomas, Alan, and Jasmine. You represented us will and we are proud of you!!

BLUE SKY PUPPET THEATER

BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND. Blue Sky Puppet Theater returns to Kids Church!
Blue Sky Puppet Theater is one of the finest touring children's theatres on the East Coast. Utilizing puppets, music, and humor, Blue Sky productions teach children moral values and principles. For children ages 4-10.

THE BARKER OF SEVILE is a musical comedy about 2 aspiring young opera singers named Rufus Raindog and Rosa Bush. When Rufus runs afoul of the sinister self-proclaimed "World's Greatest Opera Singer", he begins to doubt his abilities. The Barker of Seville teaches the value of hard work, self discipline and perseverance in goal completion.
This is a great opportunity for kids to bring their friends to Kids Church.
Contact Pastor Ann for more information or go to http://www.blueskypuppets.com

PLANTING GARDEN IS PLANNED

On March 29, 9:30-10:15 am, Kingdom Kids SS will plant a seed to help start the New Hope Prayer Garden.

Children will learn that in order for the seed to grow into a beautiful flower, it will need good soil, water, and lots of sunshine. Children will learn about the Kingdom of God through this experience.

For more information contact Rajinie Dixit, rajiniedixit@yahoo.com

DO YOU HAVE 90 MINUTES?

Do you have 90 minutes or less to serve on Easter morning, March 23? Here's how you can serve:

1. Flip pancakes. This involves working on the grill, wearing an apron and a chef hat. We need you at 9:00 am.
2. Register kids for the Easter Egg Hunt. This involves getting the kids signed up, giving them bags, and encouraging them to design their bags. We need you at 9:30 am.

Please reply to Pastor Ann Roda if you are available, annroda@yahoo.com

SHUTTLE DRIVERS NEEDED

Are you willing to help transport people to/from New Hope? Our shuttle ministry is looking for drivers. Customize your schedule--you can drive just once a month, or just after second service;
whatever works for you. Contact Sharon Wright: 240-461-7304 or sharon@ccharacter.com.

YOUTH BASKETBALL PROGRAM

SABL 2008 - Summer Youth Baseball Program– For the seventh year Spencerville Adventist Church invites your kids and you to join in our summer youth outreach program. This year we hope to work with over 240 kids, and the hundreds of parents that bring them to the games. We play together and pray together. All games are in the Spencerville area and provide weeks of Christian team sports for boys and girls ages 5 to 15. Coming soon - information and registration at www.leaguelineup.com/sabl .

THIS WEEK'S TEACHING

Join Pastor Rajkumar Dixit has he teaches on John 12, "Following Christ: The Ultimate Adventure." This message is based on what Christians are called to do. What are the roles and responsibilities that come along the Christian’s journey. Don't forget to bring a friend!

Click here to read the passage Pastor Dixit will be teaching on.

SPRING FORWARD!

LOVE DEEPLY

Winterhaven Homeless Ministry will be operating next winter at New Hope. Contact Pastor Kumar if you are interested in coordinating this ministry at kumardixit@yahoo.com

SUPPORT LAUREL PREGNANCY CENTER

The Maryland legislature is considering the passages of two bills, SB690 and HB1146, which if passed, would harm the work Laurel Pregnancy Center does.

These bills seek to impose disclaimers regarding the service they provide. If passed this bill, would require all Maryland crisis pregnancy centers to tell clients, among other things, "The information provided by the Center is not intended to be medical advice or to establish a doctor-patient relationship," and "The Center is not required to provide factually accurate information to clients." These statements imply we offer sub-standard care and worse, we lie. The Pregnancy Center believes these bills if passed will plant seeds of mistrust with the women and men they serve, and will directly impede the work they do, supporting pregnant women with a message which is life-affirming.

Hearings are scheduled in the next two weeks: SB690, Wednesday, March 5^th at 1pm and HB1146, Friday, March 14^th at 1pm.

They would ask that between now and the hearings you please send letters in opposition to the two bills.