The work of ministry here is just as unique as the region itself! Do you remember the two young boys and grandmother that were saved and baptized this summer? Well, the two sisters came with the boys for the holidays to stay with their grandmother who is a faithful member of our church. We had such a great visit with them and with Alana here, they all hit it off really well. The 14 year old girl who raised her hand to receive Christ at the Christmas party is part of this family. Before they left to return to California to finish the school year, she asked to be baptized. Then her older sister shared that she had been saved in Youth for Christ, but never baptized and would like to follow through on that. We baptized both girls before their return to California. That was an exciting and joyful day!
In the last two weeks, we have been invited into two different homes in the area for dinner… this is major! And one gentleman who does a lot of handy work in the community, has only come to church one time since we arrived, randomly came to our trailer 2 times in two weeks just to visit. This was an astounding blessing!
God is good and we are trusting Him for every detail every day!
God is blessing our work in the Amazon River area. Recently members of my team, David and Deysi, visited the river village of Puerto Alegre along the Mazan River. I’d like to share with you some comments from the villagers.
Reyna: To learn and teach my children and that God would give us more understanding.
Doroty: To keep going ahead and announce to others that don’t know about God.
Jhen: It motivates me to want to learn more about God and tell others.
Antonio: I thank God for choosing our church to teach the stories that we didn’t know.
Please pray as we continue to spread the Gospel.
We have launched our new web site! We’re excited about the resources we now have available online and we hope you will take a look around. Check it out, www.newhopeamazon.com.
New Hope Fellowship will move toward opening a Day Center for the Homeless in Springdale. We will have an informational meeting on Monday night February 15 at 6:30 PM at the RAC for all who have a passion for this ministry or simply want more information about the proposed Day Center.
Join us Friday, February 12, for dinner and an evening of music with Lewis Clark and other “Hearts of Hope”. Dinner will be at the Jones Center, Generations Room from 6:00 PM-8:00 PM. Please sign up at the women’s table, cost is $10 per person.
January was a whirlwind of excitement. We announced plans to purchase property, unveiled a new fund-raising plan for the property, and presented the vision for a Day Center for the Homeless in Springdale. Let me outline each of these three items:
1. Purchase Property
We plan to purchase property on which to house our church for years to come. The property will be purchased during 2010 and the building will follow.
2. Fund-raising Plan
We are calling the plan “Our Planting Place” based on Ezekiel 34:29. We believe this plan will help enable us to purchase property that God will use to plant ministries for years to come. We are asking everyone to complete a commitment card and join the effort. We are not asking for equal gifts but for equal sacrifice. If you have not completed a commitment card, please do so this Sunday and return it in one of the receptacles located at each exit door. Together, with the guidance of God, we can see this vision become a reality.
3. Day Center for the Homeless
We have rescheduled our informational meeting for February 15th at 6:30 PM at the RAC. We will use this meeting to lay out the vision, note interest, and develop a steering committee to help develop this vital ministry. We see the Day Center located in a place close to downtown and on a public transportation route. We will make it a priority to raise funds for the Center outside of the church membership.
These are some of the most exciting days of ministry in our short 14 year history. God continues to bless as we are growing numerically, financially, and spiritually. I hope you are positioning yourself to be in the middle of all God has for us in the days ahead.
The Women’s Newsletter for February, 2010 is now online.
Women’s Newsletter February, 2010
There’s a “thrill” in the air here at New Hope. Have you experienced it? You know, going up always produces a thrill. Think of the first time you left the ground in an airplane, it was a thrill. What about that first roller coaster ride? How about the view from the top of the tallest building in town? (Oh, the Holiday Inn is the tallest building in town). I remember a thrill I experienced with my family one Christmas as we went to the top of the Continental Divide riding snowmobiles…the elevation…12,000 feet. There is always a thrill when we elevate. And, “elevate” is a great word for what we have before us as a spiritual movement of God known as the church.
Last Sunday I spoke from Ezekiel 34 and we talked about that word ‘elevate’ and how it will become our theme for the new year. There’s a “thrill” in the air! It’s time to elevate! Come soar with us!
Do Not Miss January 10th!
January 10th will be informational…directional…and inspirational!
Do Not Miss January 10th!
January 10th will unveil one of the most exciting announcements in New Hope’s history!
Do Not Miss January 10th!
If you love your church as much as your church loves you, be in your place at 10 AM on the 10th!
Do Not Miss January 10th!
Historical…that’s what it will be!
Do Not Miss January 10th!
What are your plans for the new year? Some are making those hopeful resolutions while others are dreaming of prosperity and success. What are your plans and dreams for a brand new year? I suggest that you find some time to be alone with God and discover what He wants to do in and through your life this year. Pick a day and time and spend it with God talking and listening about your new year. God wants you to live a meaningful, abundant, and large life for Him. What does 2010 hold in store for you?
Our Lifebuilder groups will start meeting the week of January 10. The sign-up lists will be available at the information table on Sunday or you may sign-up on line, check out our Small Group Lifebuilders.
The name Lifebuilder describes our purpose for conducting small group ministry. Membership at NHF is not a requirement to join one of our small groups.
Financial Peace University is a 13-week, biblically-based, video curriculum taught by financial expert Dave Ramsey that will teach you how to save money, live on a budget, communicate about money, eliminate debt, find bargains, and experience the joy of giving. You’ll be empowered with the practical skills and confidence needed to achieve your financial goals and experience true financial peace!
A free preview is scheduled for January 14 at 6:15 PM at the RAC. The classes start on January 28 at 6:15 PM at the RAC (with childcare provided). For more info call Shannon White at 479-582-4845. Each class will begin at 6:15 PM and will be approximately two hours in length.
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