News from New Hope Church

New Hope is a church of people just like you: people who are looking for answers, who want to connect, who want to get the most out of life, who want to know the God who loves them. All who believe, seek, or doubt are welcome!

A New Approach to Summer Worship

Posted on May 2, 2012 by

It’s supposed to snow in northeast Ohio today (April 23)! The contrast between this weather and what I want to communicate could not be more striking. Last summer during the month of June we made the decision to go to … Read more

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May Administrative and Financial Update

Posted on May 2, 2012 by

Communication is so very important in all aspects of our lives, and anytime we can facilitate effective dissemination of information to our congregation we are thrilled. We hope you have noticed the new monitors in the Narthex and Sunday School … Read more

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Please be careful when pulling in and out of the parking lot

Posted on May 2, 2012 by

Please exercise caution as you pull in and out of New Hope’s parking lot in consideration of our neighbors in Wedgewood Park Subdivision. Vision can be impeded due to the placement of the landscaping and stone columns at their entryway. Because … Read more

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The American Cancer Society Relay for Life of Dublin 2012

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Join other members of the Dublin Faith Community to raise funds for cancer research, education, and services at the Relay for Life on June 9 and 10 at Dublin Coffman High School. Relay teams will take turns walking around the … Read more

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Your Opinion Matters!

Posted on May 2, 2012 by

The principal responsibility of the Elders of New Hope Church is to attend to the spiritual care of our congregation. Because our Elders care deeply about the spiritual well-being of New Hope, we want to hear about your hopes and … Read more

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Children’s Ministry Important Dates

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IMPORTANT DATES: Mark Your Calendars! Sunday, May 6 VBS Volunteer Recruitment Sunday, May 13 Preschool Sunday School Classes Sing (Red & Purple Rooms) 9:30 service Monday, May 14 Club 45 Garden of Hope & Culver’s Ice Cream (rain date May … Read more

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Sports Camp 2012 – Beyond the Gold

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“Train yourself to be godly. Training the body has some value. But being godly has value in every way. It promotes help for the life you are now living and the life to come.” – 1st Timothy 4:7-8 Sports Camp 2012 … Read more

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Babysitter/Nanny List

Posted on May 2, 2012 by

If you are a middle school, high school, or college age student and would like to have your name placed on a babysitter list available to New Hope families please send your name, age, area you live (Powell, Dublin, Lewis … Read more

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Children’s Sunday School News

Posted on May 2, 2012 by

Lots of little tidbits about Sunday School! The month of May wraps up the spring curriculum with stories of the disciples after Easter. Please be sure to have your children ready for Sunday morning by reading the weekly bible lesson … Read more

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Palm Sunday Follow Up

Posted on May 2, 2012 by

Palm Sunday was a memorable day for hundreds of kids here at New Hope Church. The morning began with Family Worship including our Palm Sunday Processional led by Pastor Norden. At 1:00 over 250 kiddos and their families poured into our … Read more

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Vacation Bible School 2012

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VBS 2012 is for ages 4 through 5th grade and takes place July 23 – 27 from 9:00AM to noon. Our theme is “Sky: Everything is Possible with God!” Kids will explore Mark 10:27 and learn that by trusting God, everything … Read more

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Preschool Update

Posted on May 2, 2012 by

New Hope Preschool has had an amazing year! This year we chose Autism as our outreach. The children donated from a list of items that children need when they are diagnosed. We were able to provide items for more than … Read more

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Thanks for supporting our Garage Sale!

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Thanks to everyone who helped out with the recent Youth Group Garage Sale or supported the event by donating or purchasing items. The sale raised approximately $8000. All proceeds fund the middle school camp trip in July and the high … Read more

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Book Review: Being George Washington

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By Joe Enneking, Adult Education Committee Current history books have been rewritten to exclude references to the acts of God concerning the founding of our country. However, when we read the original documents such as the Declaration of Independence and … Read more

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Art Classes Offered

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Artist and instructor Michael Cooley, who attends New Hope, is offering weekly drawing and painting classes beginning May 6 at his studio in the Clintonville area. For schedule information and more details please visit the Cooley Studios website. Samples of … Read more

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Unforgettable – Celebrating the music of Nat King Cole

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Mark your calendars for this “Unforgettable” program by local musician and performer Johnny Steiner as he and his virtual jazz trio celebrate the wonderful hit songs of Nat “King” Cole at New Hope on Tuesday, August 14. The program is … Read more

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May Food Drive

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New Hope will be collecting non-perishable food items during the month of May for the Dublin Food Pantry. Donations of food or personal care items can be placed in the blue bin located outside the Fellowship Hall. Items needed include … Read more

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Food Pantry Volunteers Needed

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June is New Hope’s month to provide volunteers to the Dublin Food Pantry, located in the Dublin Community Church at 81 W. Bridge St. in downtown Dublin. Volunteers will be needed every Tuesday in June from 9:00AM to 12:00 noon. The … Read more

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Garden of Hope

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Do you pray that you could do something to help end world hunger? You can! In 2010 the Garden of Hope (GOH) was started. Its purpose is to grow vegetables which are then distributed to area food pantries and those … Read more

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Intercessory Prayer Meeting

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Next meeting: Monday, May 7 at 7:00PM All are welcome to join us in praying together for the needs of New Hope, its people, our community, and all of God’s Kingdom For more information, contact Deborah Weiker

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Stephen Ministry – Care Ministry

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Everyone goes through difficult times. Having someone to care, to listen, to share God’s love with you can help you get through the confusion, stress, or loneliness you may be experiencing. Consider allowing a trained Stephen Minister, here at New … Read more

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The Best Easter Ever

Posted on March 29, 2012 by

Tradition has it that, at the close of the Olympic games, the President of the International Olympic Committee proclaims those games as the “best Olympic games ever.” To proclaim them as anything less is to say that they were substandard and … Read more

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Cran-Hill Ranch Camp for Middle School Students

Posted on March 29, 2012 by

The dates for 2012 Cran-Hill Ranch Camp in Rodney, MI are July 8-13. This camp is open to incoming 6th graders through graduating 8th graders. To register, please contact Donna Filson or visit NewHopeWorship.com/Youth/Camp.

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Support the Youth Group When You Shop at Kroger

Posted on March 29, 2012 by

TIME TO RE-ENROLL! Enroll (or re-enroll) today in the Kroger Community Rewards Program, and New Hope’s Youth Group will EARN CASH every time you shop at Kroger! Kroger will donate 5% of every dollar you spend to the New Hope … Read more

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Children’s Ministry Important Dates

Posted on March 29, 2012 by

April 1, Palm Sunday Family Worship Sunday Easter Egg Hunt @ 1:00 June 3, Graduation Sunday Fall 2012 Kindergarteners, 2nd graders, and 6th graders receive new bibles June 11 - 15 Sports Camp 6:30 – 8:00PM July 23 - 27 Vacation Bible School 9:00AM – … Read more

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Congratulations to the Price Family

Posted on March 29, 2012 by

Congratulations to parents Chad & Shannon Price and big sister Ashlynn on the birth of their newest family member, Lincoln Michael, on March 7.

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Club 45 News

Posted on March 29, 2012 by

The first meeting of Club 45 took place during the Lenten Soup Supper on March 7. Our 4th and 5th graders served the families and helped with the set up and clean up. 5th grader Kaleigh Fischer even gave the opening prayer! In … Read more

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April Sunday School News

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Congratulations to the first graders in the orange class for being the first group to fill their incentive jar! Due to their high attendance and their devotion to bringing their bibles every week, each child got to choose a prize … Read more

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Vacation Bible School Volunteers Needed

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In early May we will be recruiting for Vacation Bible School Volunteers. At this time, we need two people to help promote the event, organize materials, and be in charge of the behind the scenes work that brings it all … Read more

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CPR Class Offered

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On Friday, May 18 New Hope will be holding a CPR Class for Community and Workplace – Adult, Pediatric, and Infant with AED (defibrillator). The class will take place at the church from 11:45AM to 3:45PM. Cost is $30 per person. … Read more

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