How Do I Become a Christian?
Great question! It’s one I’ve been asking the last 36 years of my life. I want
to be a better student of Jesus. No matter what you’ve done, you can start to be
a lifelong learner on the way with Jesus today. We’re all in the same boat.
Romans 3:23 reminds us: “All have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.”
I need a Friend and Leader, a Savior and Lord, to help redeem my past, guide
my present, and secure my future. You do, too. Ephesians 2:8-10 tells us:
“God saved you by His grace when you believed. And you can’t take credit for this; it is a gift
from God. Salvation is not a reward for the good things we have done, so none of us can
boast about it. For we are God’s masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so
we can do the good things He planned for us long ago.” There’s no “secret formula.” We
simply say “Yes!” to Jesus and we enter into a process to become the masterpiece God
already sees in us. Perhaps you could pray like this:
“Dear God, thank You for the gift of grace through Jesus Christ.
I say ‘yes’ to Him today. Thank you for the way He offered Himself
on the cross for me! Help me become the person You say I am,
O Lord. Amen.”
If you've made the commitment today to follow Jesus, please stop by the
Welcome Desk in the Lobby to pick up your "Yes!" Bible & information.
Prayers & Concerns As Of October 5, 2016
“One Church, in Two Languages”
www.findnewhope.com
If you, or someone you know, are in need of prayer, please email your request
to [email protected] or call 813-689-4161.
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Ruth Hill
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Middlebrooks
Jean Moody
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Blanche Mueller
Gerry Neese
Jamie Osborn
Bernice Poorman
Denis & Barbara
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Office Hrs: Mon-Thur 9:00-4:00; Fri 9:00-1:00
Our Mission is to make more and better followers of Jesus Christ
Thank You For Worshiping With Us Today, October 9, 2016
Things to know if you're visiting us this morning:

Children’s Ministry for Infant thru 6th grade is offered every
Sunday morning. All families with children should check-in at the
Children's Ministry kiosks located outside the two-story Wesley
Education building. You can be confident that appropriate security
procedures are in place to help ensure all children are safe.

Infants thru 2 year olds are offered excellent care in our nursery all
morning. Of course, your children are also welcome to worship with you
in the Sanctuary. There is a Baby's Cry Room in the back of the
Sanctuary where you can comfort your child and see & hear the service.

3 year olds thru Kindergarten participate in Wonder Kids, featuring a
Kid’s Church service of their very own at 9:30am and 11:00am.

1st thru 4th Graders participate in Discover Kids worship at 9:30am
and 11:00am in the Wesley Building.

Especially for 5th & 6th Graders, “Club 56” offers a pre-teen service at
9:30am and 11:00am in the Wesley Building.
Pastor Jamie
The Benefits of Doing Life Together
One of the key ways God promises to grow us as disciples of Jesus is through a deeper
connection to God's Word and other believers. One of the best ways for this to happen is
through Connect Groups where we can study the Bible and really get to know one another in
face-to-face conversations and in prayer. As a fairly-large church, Connect Groups are the
primary place where we receive and offer care to one another. Connect Groups happen on
Sunday morning and all kinds of other times of the week. Our goal is for everyone to be in
at least one Connect Group. We want each person to know there is a group of folks who
really care about them 24 hours a day, 7 days a week - especially when a crisis occurs.
We also want each member to be someone who cares deeply and can be called on by others
when a crisis strikes in their life. It's just the church being the church! Contact Dan at
689-4161 or [email protected] to find a group that's right for you.
Your Church Staff
Shepherds of biblical times carried staffs to guide and protect their flocks. Today we think of
a "staff" as a team of people working together. Both examples suggest the importance of a
partnership of people God can use to help others in need. Your Church staff is made up of
much more than the following names that represent part-time and full-time employees of the
Church and, what we refer to as "volunteer staff". These people, along with so many others
who volunteer in service, are a Church family and a team in ministry doing God's work for
you and alongside you. Don't hesitate to call on us.
Clergy: Rev. Jamie Westlake, Senior Pastor; Rev. Vicki Harrison, Associate Minister;
Rev. Roberto Chaple, Hispanic Ministries; Pastor Ricc Conner; Rev. Ken Green and
Rev. Guy Weatherly, Pastoral Care; Rev. Clint Logan, Pastor Emeritus
Administration: Linda Legris-Hall, Sharon Kuebler, Mandy New, Tara Prather
Facilities: Tim Ashcraft, Jacob Ashcraft, Justin Ashcraft, Scott Brink, Freddie Figueroa
Family Ministries: Shelly Wilson
Student Ministries: Chris Temple
Children’s Ministries: Lynn Bruner
Connect Groups: Dan Palmer
Finance: Kristi Allred, John Overstreet
Couples Coach: Phyl Lippy, PhD
Nursery: Annie Barkevich, Emily Benson, Kelsey Bone, Katie Franks, Karen Mears, Lydia
Pemberton, Gabby Taylor, Paige Tewes, Cody Wilson
Preschool: Wendy Johnson, Michelle Ashcraft, Jane Bell, Jennifer Heath, Donica Jenkins,
Emily Lein, Mary Mahan, Jennifer Porter, Andrea Pullara, Lisa Ward
Technical Arts: Stuart Mackey, Emilce Ogando
Worship: Jeff Brant, Josh Gilmore, John Matheny, Desiree Palmer, Phil McReynolds,
Zachary Alexander
Out of Town:
Bob Blevins, Bobbie Davis, Audrey
Law, Rev. Clint Logan, Janet
Moushon, Jennifer Remington,
Elizabeth Sargent, Bob Swanson
~ Serving Our Country in the Military ~
(To add your loved one to our active military prayer list,
please contact Sharon Kuebler in the Church Office, [email protected])
2LT Alex Bosco
SA Austin Burkhart
Capt Sam Combs
SPC Kendall Davis
SSgt Khristopher Doughty
Geoffrey Earle, Jr.
S/Sgt Robert Gill
Pvt Austin Hough
LCpl Christopher Kehoe
KaeCee Korte
Capt Michael Korte
AGC Sarah Morgan
Recruiter Samuel Naber
George Offenhauser
Dominic Perna
Ann Clayton Proctor
Cpl Ashley Robinson
UT1 Nick Romano
Cadet Matthew N. Serr
Lt. Col. Trevor Smith
MSgt Marty Steele
FC3 Amy Sweetwood
PV2 Joseph M. Waliser

7th-12th Grade Youth, Passion Student Ministries are invited to
worship at 9:30 or serve in various capacities around campus on
Sunday mornings. We then meet from 11:00-noon for worship,
prayer and small groups in the Garage.

Adult Worship is in the Sanctuary at 8:00, 9:30 & 11:00am. With
a traditional service at 8:00; Modern Praise & Worship at 9:30; and
a blended service featuring the full choir & orchestra at 11:00am.
For your convenience, both hearing aids and ear plugs are available
at the Welcome Desk. Our Spanish-language worship service
meets in Logan Hall at 11:00am. We also have a casual, mid-week
service, the Table, on Wednesdays in Logan Hall at 7:00pm.

Adult Connect Groups meet all over campus today at 9:30 and
11:00am. They also meet at various times & locations around town
throughout the week. Visit the Welcome Desk or the Information
Wall in the Lobby this morning to check out your options.

Hospitality is located in the Social Hall until 11:00am. You'll find
coffee, juice, snacks and fellowship there Sunday mornings. The
third Sunday of each month is usually when the United Methodist
Men host a pancake breakfast or other food & fellowship opportunity.
Visit www.presidentialprayerteam.org for weekly prayer concerns
for our President and the Nation
Please keep in prayer: Our Bishop Ken Carter, Jr. and District Superintendent
Rev. Dr. Walter E. Monroe, Jr.
Special Prayers for our monthly mission partner…
Emergency Care Help Organization (ECHO)
Receive Regular Updates on Prayer Concerns and Praise Reports by Email
Click the Prayer link under the MINISTRIES tab on our website, findnewhope.com
Receive the Pastor's Daily Devotion Every Morning by Email
Click the Daily Devotion link on the left side of our website’s homepage
Join the Prayer Team in the Prayer Chapel (behind the Sanctuary)
Sundays at 7:30am, 9:00am and 10:30am; Mondays at 9:30am
(813)689-4161
[email protected]
Like to learn more about us?

Pick up a Welcome Brochure from the pew rack or stop by the Guest
table & info wall in the Lobby. Learn more - and view prior services on our website anytime at www.findnewhope.com
Our NHUMC-MEMBERS
wireless password: Acts2:21
See Our Weekly Mission Insert
It’s green for “Go!” Discover upcoming
opportunities to serve others outside the
church. Offers lots of opportunities to be
the hands, feet, and voice of Christ!
Attention First-time Guests!
We are so happy you chose to worship
with us today! Please check out the info wall
to learn about programs & activities for the
entire family. Pick up your gift on the Patio
after the service! We would love to meet you
and answer any of your questions.
Need Prayer?
Blood Mobile is Here Today
 Pray with a member of our prayer team at
in the Logan Hall parking lot, 8:30am the altar rail in front of the Sanctuary imme1:30pm. Your one donation can save up to 3
diately following this service (look for their
people’s lives. A mere teaspoonful can save
"Can I Pray With You?" ribbon). The altar
the life of a newborn! Become a blood donor!
rails are also open before each service.
 The Prayer Chapel behind the Sanctuary is
Our Fall Festival, October 30, 5:00-7:00pm
open all morning today.
Features trunk-n-treat, inflatables, free hot
 Prayer Request Cards are in the pew rack.
dogs & more. Would you decorate your car
Place your completed request in the Prayer
trunk or donate wrapped candy and bring a
Mailbox in the Lobby. Mondays at 9:30am
smile to hundreds of children again this year?
the Prayer Team prays over these requests.
Sign up on the Patio or with Children's
 Prayer For Healing is offered by leaders of
Ministry this morning.
the Church as requested. To learn more,
call Don Marsh at 716-6843.
Trail Life Pancake Breakfast -Next Sunday!
Join us in the Social Hall next Sunday morning The Table on Wednesday Nights
from 7:30 to 11:00am for a delicious pancake Our midweek gathering called The Table is a
modern worship experience designed for this
breakfast served up by our Trail Life troop.
generation, but all are welcome. We gather
around the dinner table at 6:00pm in the
New Sunday Afternoon Class
Social Hall - $3.50 per adult (children 12 and
“A Disciple’s Path” begins October 23. To
under eat free); at 7:00pm we gather around
learn more, contact Rev. Vicki Harrison
the worship table in Logan Hall. The Kid’s
[email protected]
Table is for children ages 3 years to 6th grade;
Invite Someone to Worship With Us free childcare for infants to 2 years. It’s the
Online! Our complete 9:30 and 11:00am
perfect place for imperfect people!
services are viewable at findnewhope.com just click on the homepage's "worship” icon
Invite a Friend to Church Next Week!
Most of our new members say they first visited
Wearing Your Name Tag is One Way to
our church because someone invited them
Practice Radical Hospitality
If you already have a name tag, please wear it personally. When was the last time you
invited a friend, neighbor or co-worker to
for the comfort and benefit of others so they
worship with you? Pick up an invite card at
can greet you not only with a smile, but also
the Welcome Desk in the Narthex this morning
by name. If you don’t have a name tag,
please leave your name at the Welcome Desk to keep handy in your purse or wallet!
this morning and we’ll have one made for you!
Invite Your Hispanic Friends
Exploring Membership Luncheon Oct 16
As one church, in two languages, we offer
Here’s an opportunity for you to learn about
Hispanic worship and ministry experiences
Methodism, about this particular church's
during the week. Invite your Spanish-speaking
emphasis on mission and ministry, and to
friends to check us out!
discover your role in it. It's a chance to get all
your questions answered. From noon-1:30pm Sunday- 10:15am Adult & Youth Groups
11:00am Worship in Logan Hall
in the Social Hall. Childcare available with
advance notice. To learn more, or to sign up, Tuesday- 7:30pm Prayer Service, Logan Hall
Friday– 7:30pm Bible Study in Logan Hall
please contact Vicki at 689-4161 or
Youth Group in NH106
[email protected]
Email [email protected] or call
689-4161 ext.313 for more information.
Children’s Ministry
Student Ministries (Cont.)
We believe that two great influences are
better working together. That’s why we take
the light of the Church and the love of the
family and combine them, to help form bigger
and better relationships between our children
and Jesus Christ.
Passion Student Exchange
Students who have completed 7th grade and
up are invited to join us Wednesdays at
5:00pm in the “Garage” for Passion Student
Exchange. Students will grow their faith as
they Love God, Love People and Change
the World on and off campus with various
mission service projects and activities. For
more info, contact Chris,
[email protected]
"Wonder Kids" - Infants through Kindergarten engage in both large and small groups to
dive into the wonder that surrounds three
basic truths ... God made me, God loves me,
and Jesus wants to be my friend forever.
After checking in at the Kiosk stations outside
of the Wesley (W) building, each age will
meet in specific rooms in the Epworth (E)
building. Volunteers available to assist you.
"Discover Kids" And “Club 56”- 1st–6th
graders engage in unique, age-specific
activities to help them discover and apply
three basic truths … I need to make the wise
choice, I can trust God no matter what, and
I should treat others the way I want to be
treated. After checking in at the Kiosk stations
outside of the Wesley (W) building, 1st-4th
graders meet upstairs in “Discover Zone” and
5th & 6th graders in “Club 56” . Volunteers
are available to assist you.
Children’s Ministry Opportunities
We’re always looking for a few more volunteers on Sunday mornings from 9:30-10:30
and 11:00-noon to share the love of Christ
with our children. No special skills required—
just your smile. Write
[email protected] to learn more.
Student Ministries 7th-12th grades
Sunday Mornings
Our students start the day off right by
worshiping at 9:30 or serving around campus.
We then meet from 11:00-noon for worship,
prayer and small groups in the Garage in the
two-story Wesley Building
Weekly Small Groups
Meet the 1st & 3rd Sunday evenings each
month in homes and off-campus locations.
8th Grade, meets the 4th Sunday every
month. Contact Bobbitt & Lisa Jenkins,
[email protected] or
[email protected]
9th Grade, Contact Scott & Kristi Allred,
[email protected] or
[email protected]
10th & 11th Grade: Contact Chris & Beverly
Harbord, [email protected]
12th Grade: Contact Chris Temple,
[email protected]
Men
Senior Men’s Bible Study
meets the 1st, 3rd & 5th Tuesdays at
10:30am in the Social Hall. We are studying
the Gospel of Mark, which has been called
the “action-packed” story of Jesus! Join us
for Good food-Good friends-Good Message!
UMM Meet Wednesday Mornings
We gather in the Social Hall at 6:30am for
breakfast, fellowship and a devotion. Love to
see you there!
Women
Next UMW Meetings...
Today!! General Meeting at 12:15pm in the
Social Hall, hosted by the Martha Circle.
Guest speaker, Tabatha Parish, will talk
about The Leesburg Women’s Retreats.
UMW 46th Annual Pecan Sale
We are currently taking orders for fresh-fromthe-grower shelled pecans. Pickup dates will
be Saturday, 11/12 and Monday, 11/14
in the Social Hall. For questions call Barbara
Brooks 689-7016 or go to
www.pecansale.com.
New Women’s Bible Study!
Thursdays at 9:30 in NH107 - 10/13. Join us
for “Broken & Blessed”. Contact Julie at
[email protected]
Calendar Of Events (October 9, 2016 - October 16, 2016)
For detailed information on these and other events, please visit www.findnewhope.com
Sunday, October 9
7:00am-12:30pm Prayer Chapel Open
7:30/9:00/10:30am Prayer Worship - PC
8:00/9:30/11:00am Worship - Sanctuary
8:30am-1:30 pm Blood Mobile Here
11:00am Hispanic Worship - Logan Hall
12:15pm UMW General Meeting - Social Hall
1:30pm Flute Ensemble - Choir Room
Monday, October 10
9:30am Prayer Concerns - Prayer Chapel
2:00pm AHG - Logan Hall
6:00pm Small Group - NH106
6:00pm Quilters - Logan Hall
7:00pm Boy Scouts - B&G
7:00pm FPU - NH107
7:00pm Small Group - NH108
7:15pm G.A. - S1/S2
7:30pm AA - NH115
Tuesday, October 11
11:00am Small Group - NH115
6:00pm Hispanic Congregation - Logan Hall
6:30pm Trustees - NH106
7:30pm Joy Ringers - Sanctuary
Wednesday, October 12
6:30am UMM Prayer Breakfast - Social Hall
9:30am Women in the Word - SH/NH115
1:00pm Small Group - NH115
5:00pm Passion Student Exchange - “Garage”
5:00pm FPU - NH106
Young Adults
College Age Young Adults
meet during the week. For more info contact:
[email protected]
College Student Living Away From Home?
Give us their address and we’ll reach out to
them during the year. Contact Shelly Wilson:
[email protected]
Thursday, October 13
9:30am Small Group - NH107
6:00pm Brandon Service League - SH
7:00pm FPU - S4
7:00pm EHCB Rehearsal - Logan Hall
7:00pm AA - NH115
Friday, October 14
9:30am Meals-On-Wheels - Kitchen/SH
10:00am Bereaved Parents - NH107
11:30am Creative Concerns - SH
7:15pm G.A. - S1/S2
7:30pm Hispanic Congregation - Logan Hall
7:30pm Hispanic Youth - NH106
Saturday, October 15
11:00am COPA meeting/luncheon - SH
Sunday, October 16
7:00am-12:30pm Prayer Chapel Open
7:30/9:00/10:30am Prayer Worship - PC
7:30am-11:30am Pancake Breakfast - SH
8:00/9:30/11:00am Worship - Sanctuary
10:45am Passage - W210
11:00am Hispanic Worship - Logan Hall
12:00pm Exploring Membership - SH
1:30pm Flute Ensemble - Choir Room
The Flowers in our Sanctuary are given to the Glory of God and...
 In loving memory of John Adams, Sr., given by Dotty Adams.
 In loving memory of Dorothy Dawkins, given by Norman & Angela Brissett.
Record of Stewardship for Week of 10/2/16
Couples
Relationship Help: If you or someone you
know is struggling in their marriage or relationship - or just needing some encouragement and coaching to strengthen an “okay”
marriage or relationship - contact Phyl Lippy,
PhD, at 643-1400 or buildinglastinglove.com
Wednesday, October 12 (continued)
6:00pm Small Group - NH115
6:00pm The Table Dinner - Social Hall
7:00pm The Table Worship - Logan Hall
7:00pm Guitar Lessons - S2
7:00pm Sisters In Stitches - S4
7:30pm Chancel Choir - Sanctuary
Worship
8:00am - Sanctuary
82
9:30am - Sanctuary
325
11:00am - Sanctuary
202
11:00am - Hispanic Worship 108
The Table
86
Attendance:
803
Sunday Small Groups
Adults
Children
Passage
Youth
162
87
15
48
Risk-Taking Mission
128
Webcast
Tithes & Offerings: (Fiscal Year Began July 1st)
Received Income YTD
424,370.00
Total Expenses YTD
447,291.00
Fixed Asset Purchases YTD
33,470.00
“Building For God’s Future”
502,142.00
Endowment Fund
51,691.00
Thanks to your
generosity, we are able
to provide groceries
through our Food Co-op
Program.
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The gift you make today to the annual budget of this
church helps us serve others today. The gift you make
to the Endowment Fund today or through your will/trust
helps to serve others in the future. For more
information about donations to the Endowment Fund of
New Hope UMC, call the Church office, 689-4161 or
email [email protected]