Tuesday, November 30, 2010
School spirit!
Thank you to the parents and staff of Norwood Park School for generously donating 162 pumpkin pies for our holiday meal distribution. We were able to provide a full Thanksgiving meal for almost 200 families on Saturday, November 20 and the pies were a big hit! Your support and generosity is appreciated.
Special Thank you
A special thank you to Lisa Kon and all the agents at Baird Warner's Edgebrook Office for holding a coat and food drive for the pantry. They delivered a van of food (and reusable bags!) and a truckload of winter coats to distribute to our clients. The community support is much appreciated!
Sunday, October 10, 2010
Scrip Sunday is Coming!
Scrip orders due October 10th and 17th!
As most of you know, this is an ongoing fundraiser for New Hope. When you buy Scrip, you get gift cards to use for shopping, gifts for birthdays or other special occasions, dining out, or whatever you want. New Hope receives a percentage of your purchase, so this is a great way to help New Hope and you don't spend anything extra!
Scrip Sunday order dates: October 10 & 17
Scrip Sunday delivery date: October 24
New order and vendor lists are available in the Sanctuary and the Fellowship Hall on the information tables. Make checks payable to New Hope UMC and give orders and checks to Trudi Enea or Helen Murphy.
As most of you know, this is an ongoing fundraiser for New Hope. When you buy Scrip, you get gift cards to use for shopping, gifts for birthdays or other special occasions, dining out, or whatever you want. New Hope receives a percentage of your purchase, so this is a great way to help New Hope and you don't spend anything extra!
Scrip Sunday order dates: October 10 & 17
Scrip Sunday delivery date: October 24
New order and vendor lists are available in the Sanctuary and the Fellowship Hall on the information tables. Make checks payable to New Hope UMC and give orders and checks to Trudi Enea or Helen Murphy.
Monday, October 4, 2010
Communion Study for Adults and Children
Adults and kids are invited to participate in a special study on the meaning of Holy Communion during the month of October. Rev. Darryl Stephens, our resident deacon, will lead our adult study and it will take place October 10, 17, 24 and 31 following worship. Grab a bite to eat in fellowship hall and adults will gather in the "Brown Room" (next door) for the study. Our children (all ages) will take part in a fun learning experience focusing on communion and worship, while also preparing to lead worship on October 31. A light lunch will be provided for children as well. Led by Pastor Wendy and Deaconess Myka, our kids will meet in the church office and sanctuary. Hope you will plan to join us for this opportunity for education and spiritual growth!
Worship with us in October
Our worship theme for October is "Living the Christian Life: Qualities to Cultivate."
October 3 - "Faith," Luke 17:5-10
October 10 - "Gratitude," Luke 17:11-19
October 17 - "Perseverance," Luke 18:1-8
October 24 - "Humility," Luke 18:9-14
October 31 - "Generosity," Luke 19:1-10
October 3 - "Faith," Luke 17:5-10
October 10 - "Gratitude," Luke 17:11-19
October 17 - "Perseverance," Luke 18:1-8
October 24 - "Humility," Luke 18:9-14
October 31 - "Generosity," Luke 19:1-10
Charge Conference is November 17!
Our annual meeting with our District Superintendent will be Wednesday, November 17 at 7 p.m. Staff-Parish Relations Committee will meet beforehand with Rev. Preston at 6:30. Please mark your calendars and plan to attend!
Church Office staffing update
Helen Murphy continues to recover at home following her back surgery in July. Meanwhile, we give thanks to Norma Miller, who pitched in SO much over the summer and early fall. Norma will return to Florida on October 11. If you can help on Wednesdays or Thursdays in the church office with answering phones, preparing mailings, etc., contact Pastor Wendy at 773-775-1215.
Nurture Volunteer Opportunities
Each of you is invited to consider participating in the special nurture roles that we have available each week.
Greeters arrive 15-20 minutes ahead of worship and welcome members, friends and guests to worship on Sunday mornings with warm smiles and friendly greetings. They hand out worship bulletins and children's bulletins and encourage us to wear our name tags. We are in need of greeters each week for the next few months. Please contact Julie Bruno if you are interested in learning more about serving as a greeter. Training can be provided.
Lectionary readers welcome us to worship at the beginning of each Sunday service and read the Bible lesson(s) for that week. This is an opportunity to actively participate in worship as you come forward to the microphone and speak. Readers are provided with the information they will read by Thursday to allow time for preparation to read on Sunday. You are asked to prayerfully consider participating in worship in this way.
Each week, we gather as a community after worship for fellowship and snacks. We take turns as a community to host the fellowship hour. We are in need of hosts each week that we don't have potluck. Hosting involves bringing snacks to share like breads, crackers, cheese, fruit, veggies, or cookies. The church provides dishes, utensils and drinks. There is a sign-up sheet on the bench as you enter the fellowship room. Set up and clean up assistance is always available.
Greeters arrive 15-20 minutes ahead of worship and welcome members, friends and guests to worship on Sunday mornings with warm smiles and friendly greetings. They hand out worship bulletins and children's bulletins and encourage us to wear our name tags. We are in need of greeters each week for the next few months. Please contact Julie Bruno if you are interested in learning more about serving as a greeter. Training can be provided.
Lectionary readers welcome us to worship at the beginning of each Sunday service and read the Bible lesson(s) for that week. This is an opportunity to actively participate in worship as you come forward to the microphone and speak. Readers are provided with the information they will read by Thursday to allow time for preparation to read on Sunday. You are asked to prayerfully consider participating in worship in this way.
Each week, we gather as a community after worship for fellowship and snacks. We take turns as a community to host the fellowship hour. We are in need of hosts each week that we don't have potluck. Hosting involves bringing snacks to share like breads, crackers, cheese, fruit, veggies, or cookies. The church provides dishes, utensils and drinks. There is a sign-up sheet on the bench as you enter the fellowship room. Set up and clean up assistance is always available.
Girl Scout troop is beginning here at New Hope!
Beginning this fall, New Hope will be hosting a newly formed Girl Scout Troop! The group will meet on Thursday evenings and will be open to girls in Kindergarten through 5th grade. Watch for more news and the faces of smiling girls around the church.
If you would like more information for a child, please contact Patty Johnson.
If you would like more information for a child, please contact Patty Johnson.
October topic for Evening Bible Study group
“Beginnings” is an “Intro to Christianity” class and discussion group, led by Pastor Wendy. This will be helpful for those new to our church as well as those who have been followers of Jesus for a long time! The class will include individual study during the week, a video segment and time for discussion. This is a great chance to brush up on the basics for all of us on the spiritual journey. Advance Registration is necessary. E-mail Pastor Wendy or sign up on Sunday morning. The class will begin on October 13 and end the week before Thanksgiving.
October topic for Morning Bible Study group
This group will reconvene on Oct. 13 at 10:30. We will be studying “12 Moments in Every Woman’s Life” by Joan Chittister.
There may also be a Friday morning group studying the same book, at 9:15 a.m. Stay tuned for more info the Friday group!
There may also be a Friday morning group studying the same book, at 9:15 a.m. Stay tuned for more info the Friday group!
Food Pantry Seeks Your Help
Our Food Pantry needs assistance...
Each Monday: We need help at 9 a.m. for unloading vans of food.
If you have a vehicle that can handle a load of food, help is needed with early pickup from the Chicago Food Depository. We leave early to arrive there by 7 am.
Each Tuesday: We need assistance from 9:00-11:30 when our clients come in.
For more info contact Bill Murphy, Director.
Each Monday: We need help at 9 a.m. for unloading vans of food.
If you have a vehicle that can handle a load of food, help is needed with early pickup from the Chicago Food Depository. We leave early to arrive there by 7 am.
Each Tuesday: We need assistance from 9:00-11:30 when our clients come in.
For more info contact Bill Murphy, Director.
Volunteer Opportunities for Greater Chicago Food Depository
Join us as a volunteer to repack food at the Greater Chicago Food Depository on Saturday, Oct. 23, Nov. 20, and Dec. 18 (choose one or two dates!) Volunteers will meet at New Hope at 8 am; return will be around 1 pm. Advance reservations are necessary because we are limited in number of persons who can go. Contact Bob Burkhart if interested, 847-583-1088. Volunteers are reminded to bring along one or two food items for the Depository.
Sunday, October 3, 2010
Holiday Distribuitons
Mark your calendars for the following special holiday food distributions:
November 20 - Thanksgiving distribution
December 18 - Christmas/Winter holiday distribution
November 20 - Thanksgiving distribution
December 18 - Christmas/Winter holiday distribution
Items Urgently Needed for Food Pantry
We are in need of the following items:
Cereal
Canned Fruit
Baking Items
Paper Towels
Canned Meats (Ham, Spam, Chicken, Tuna)
One Pot Meals (Chili, Hash, Ravioli, Spaghetti, etc.)
Bring your donations to the food pantry storage closet, located in the fellowship hall. Thank you!
Cereal
Canned Fruit
Baking Items
Paper Towels
Canned Meats (Ham, Spam, Chicken, Tuna)
One Pot Meals (Chili, Hash, Ravioli, Spaghetti, etc.)
Bring your donations to the food pantry storage closet, located in the fellowship hall. Thank you!
Food Pantry receives grant
Thank you to the Opus Foundation for their generous grant of $2500. The money will be used for food credit as well as school supplies and backpacks.
Backpack Drive Success
The New Hope Community Food Pantry distributed 150 backpacks in August to pantry clients with school-age clients, all filled with school supplies. In addition, some individual school supplies (without backpacks) were distributed the last two weeks of the month.
We would like to extend a special thanks to Walmart, located on Touhy Ave. in Niles, for their generous contributions and to all who helped with the backpack assembly on July 23.
We would like to extend a special thanks to Walmart, located on Touhy Ave. in Niles, for their generous contributions and to all who helped with the backpack assembly on July 23.
Thank you to donors!
In July and August, the New Hope Community Food Pantry continued to receive donations from the following regular donors:
Edison Park UMC, JoAnn Rapp, Norwood Park Lutheran Church, La Flour Bakery, Rev. Marilyn Doering, Noreen Brennan, M.L. Murphy, Joe Janesku, Our Savior Lutheran Church, E. Pacelt, Sheila Taylor, The Summit of Uptown Park Ridge, Jefferson Park UCC, Eileen Skupien, Edison Park Community Church, Dolores Gustavson, Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Laura Banash, Ebinger School, Rose Lacey, Lorette Geiger, Irene Dobosz, Residents of Chestnut Square, Theresa Jonas, Wendy Chankin, Eileen Smith, Marlene Filskov, Carol Filskov, Terri Chapp, Fr. Greg Sakowicz, Marilyn Hnatusko, Congregational Church of Jefferson Park, Jean Wise, Sharon Sikes, and Tina Starc.
It would be very difficult to do the work of the pantry without you and your donations, and all our loyal volunteers.
Edison Park UMC, JoAnn Rapp, Norwood Park Lutheran Church, La Flour Bakery, Rev. Marilyn Doering, Noreen Brennan, M.L. Murphy, Joe Janesku, Our Savior Lutheran Church, E. Pacelt, Sheila Taylor, The Summit of Uptown Park Ridge, Jefferson Park UCC, Eileen Skupien, Edison Park Community Church, Dolores Gustavson, Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Laura Banash, Ebinger School, Rose Lacey, Lorette Geiger, Irene Dobosz, Residents of Chestnut Square, Theresa Jonas, Wendy Chankin, Eileen Smith, Marlene Filskov, Carol Filskov, Terri Chapp, Fr. Greg Sakowicz, Marilyn Hnatusko, Congregational Church of Jefferson Park, Jean Wise, Sharon Sikes, and Tina Starc.
It would be very difficult to do the work of the pantry without you and your donations, and all our loyal volunteers.
Friday, July 9, 2010
School Supplies
School supplies are now on sale at various retailers. Please consider a donation of pencils, pens, notebooks, folders, etc. for our backpack/school supply drive. We'll be assembling 150 backpacks for our food pantry clients on Friday July 23.
Wednesday, June 23, 2010
Celebrate the arts and God-given creativity in Children with S.A.M. I AM!
WHERE? New Hope United Methodist Church, 7115 W. Hood (and Nickerson), Chicago is located 2 blocks north of Peterson, 2 blocks east of Harlem
WHO? Children 4 – 12 years of age (see details inside brochure)
WHEN? Sunday, August 8 is the S.A.M. I AM Kick-Off from 6-7:00pm for the whole family. MYX (Methodist Youth for Christ) will perform juggling, singing, dancing and acrobats. A brief overview of the week and refreshments will be shared. Then, Monday –Thursday, children will participate in a variety of arts beginning with dinner at 6:00pm. Each night concludes by 8:00pm. On Thursday a special celebration performance will begin at 7:45pm.
REGISTRATION: Complete a registration and medical form for each child. Suggested donation is $10/per child. Scholarships are available. Preschoolers will explore the arts through a separate age-appropriate curriculum. Children kindergarten and older will be grouped with mixed ages.
WHO? Children 4 – 12 years of age (see details inside brochure)
WHEN? Sunday, August 8 is the S.A.M. I AM Kick-Off from 6-7:00pm for the whole family. MYX (Methodist Youth for Christ) will perform juggling, singing, dancing and acrobats. A brief overview of the week and refreshments will be shared. Then, Monday –Thursday, children will participate in a variety of arts beginning with dinner at 6:00pm. Each night concludes by 8:00pm. On Thursday a special celebration performance will begin at 7:45pm.
REGISTRATION: Complete a registration and medical form for each child. Suggested donation is $10/per child. Scholarships are available. Preschoolers will explore the arts through a separate age-appropriate curriculum. Children kindergarten and older will be grouped with mixed ages.
Registration for SAM I AM is now available!
SAM I AM (aka Summer Arts Ministry) registration materials are now available for download:
Brochure
Registration Form
Medical Release
Volunteer Form
Print copies of these forms are also available in the church office. Return your completed forms to the church office.
Brochure
Registration Form
Medical Release
Volunteer Form
Print copies of these forms are also available in the church office. Return your completed forms to the church office.
Successful Rummage Sale
Thank you to everyone who helped before, during and after our Rummage Sale on Saturday, June 19. The weather was beautiful and we had a great turnout! We couldn't have done it without you!
Summer Arts Ministry is Coming Soon!
Summer Arts Ministry, aka SAM I AM, will be offered during the week of August 9. More details are coming soon along with registration materials. You and your children won't want to miss this week of artistic expression that feeds the spirit!
Tuesday, June 22, 2010
A Word from Our Trustees about Our Parsonage
As you know, Pastor Wendy and her family have moved into their own home and so we are grateful to be welcoming Rev. Zothian and Caroline Mawia into the New Hope parsonage beginning July 1. Rev. Mawia has been appointed as the pastor at Edison Park UMC. The Mawias have three grown children living in other parts of the United States. Rev. Mawia has been the bishop of the Methodist Church in Burma/Myanmar for the past ten years. He will be studying at Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary while serving as pastor of Edison Park UMC. If you see them around the parsonage, please give them a warm welcome! As part of our appreciation, we took up the carpet, refinished the hardwood floors and are in the midst of painting.
Coming in Worship Over the Summer
Over the summer Pastor Wendy will be on maternity leave. We welcome the following persons as our preachers and worship leaders:
June 27: Rev. Darryl Stephens, Deacon
July 4: Rev. Bob Burkhart, retired clergy
July 11: Rev. Jerry Miller, retired clergy; Summer Outdoor Worship Sunday
July 18: Rev. Jerry Miller, retired clergy
July 25: Sue Laurie, MDiv
August 1: Rev. Bob Burkhart, retired clergy
August 8: Rev. Lisl Heymans Paul, Director of Agape House Campus Ministry
August 15: Rev. Darryl Stephens, Deacon
August 22: Myka Kennedy Stephens, MDiv, Deaconess
August 29: TBA
June 27: Rev. Darryl Stephens, Deacon
July 4: Rev. Bob Burkhart, retired clergy
July 11: Rev. Jerry Miller, retired clergy; Summer Outdoor Worship Sunday
July 18: Rev. Jerry Miller, retired clergy
July 25: Sue Laurie, MDiv
August 1: Rev. Bob Burkhart, retired clergy
August 8: Rev. Lisl Heymans Paul, Director of Agape House Campus Ministry
August 15: Rev. Darryl Stephens, Deacon
August 22: Myka Kennedy Stephens, MDiv, Deaconess
August 29: TBA
Collecting School Supplies!
The Food Pantry is collecting school supplies and donations for backpacks to be assembled on July 23rd from 4 to 6 p.m. We are accepting donations and supplies, including backpacks, from now through July 20.
Community Event for the New Hope Food Pantry
On Saturday, August 7, 2010 from 6 to 8 p.m., come listen to live music and enjoy refreshments! The price of admission is a paper product, such as paper towels or a box of facial tissue. Music will be provided by The Lonesome Theologians and Oatmeal Stout (which includes New Hope's own Dale Moyer).
Pastoral Care Needs During Pastor Wendy's Maternity Leave
Both Rev. Bob Burkhart and Rev. Jerry Miller (retiring pastor from Edison Park UMC) will be "on call" for pastoral care over the summer. Please leave a message on Pastor Wendy's voicemail (773-593-1555) and one of them will be in touch with you right away.
Summer Office Hours
Helen Murphy, pastoral assistant, will have back surgery on July 12th and will be out of the office for the rest of the summer. We will be lining up volunteers to cover office duties on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:00 a.m. to noon. If you can help answer the phones any of these days, please let Pastor Wendy or Staff-Parish Relations Chairperson Chris Prochenski know immediately.
Nurture News - Summer 2010
On behalf of the New Hope family, I want to extend our thanks to those who have (or will) extended nurture and hospitality in May and June.
Greeters:
Julie Bruno and Susan Laurie, Dan and Kathy McKune
Lectionary Readers:
Bob Keur, Joan Parker, Chris Prochenski
Fellowship Hour:
Shirley and Bob Burkhart, The Hardin-Hermann Family, Carol Filskov, Bob Spohn and Annette Caporusso, The Moyer Family, the Murphy’s and Liz Okayama and Helene Johannesen
New Hope was part of the fun and color of the Norwood Park Memorial Day Parade. The rain was intermittent – it only rained during the parade! Spirits were high. Jasmine, Lucy and Madison were popular with the candy – especially the Dove bars. Sunny yellow notes were shared highlighting summer at New Hope: worship, rummage sale, SAM I AM, and the Food Pantry. Ask Norma about her new evangelism strategy!
Thanks are extended to Helen Murphy for her behind-the-scenes effort for Mother’s Day when all of the women of the congregation were gifted with a flowering plant. And thanks to our kids for the special deliveries!
The Norwood Park Food Pantry has received extraordinary donations from the Post Office letter carriers in May. Then it secured a large contribution of hygiene and medical products from Topco. The volunteers have rallied! Thanks for the generosity of time sorting and storing. The medical supplies were then delivered to the Ark, who provides free social and medical services to help distressed members of our Chicagoland Jewish family.
Appreciation to Helene Johannesen, Barb Kurtz, Gloria Borson, and Sue Laurie for their coordination of the Rummage Sale. Let’s multiply their efforts and bring a successful sale by joining them in the next few weeks to help sort, price, carry and staff the sale. Bring a friend. Many hands make light work and make the work more fun!
Many people routinely offer their time and talents to keep our church family humming. The hum was a steady buzz in May! Thanks to each of you for your part in our New Hope Church community.
Please note that potluck dinners are the 2nd Sunday of every month.
With continuing gratitude for this church community, I thank you for the nurture you offer to me and that we offer to each other.
Blessings in this season warmth and light,
Julie Bruno
Greeters:
Julie Bruno and Susan Laurie, Dan and Kathy McKune
Lectionary Readers:
Bob Keur, Joan Parker, Chris Prochenski
Fellowship Hour:
Shirley and Bob Burkhart, The Hardin-Hermann Family, Carol Filskov, Bob Spohn and Annette Caporusso, The Moyer Family, the Murphy’s and Liz Okayama and Helene Johannesen
New Hope was part of the fun and color of the Norwood Park Memorial Day Parade. The rain was intermittent – it only rained during the parade! Spirits were high. Jasmine, Lucy and Madison were popular with the candy – especially the Dove bars. Sunny yellow notes were shared highlighting summer at New Hope: worship, rummage sale, SAM I AM, and the Food Pantry. Ask Norma about her new evangelism strategy!
Thanks are extended to Helen Murphy for her behind-the-scenes effort for Mother’s Day when all of the women of the congregation were gifted with a flowering plant. And thanks to our kids for the special deliveries!
The Norwood Park Food Pantry has received extraordinary donations from the Post Office letter carriers in May. Then it secured a large contribution of hygiene and medical products from Topco. The volunteers have rallied! Thanks for the generosity of time sorting and storing. The medical supplies were then delivered to the Ark, who provides free social and medical services to help distressed members of our Chicagoland Jewish family.
Appreciation to Helene Johannesen, Barb Kurtz, Gloria Borson, and Sue Laurie for their coordination of the Rummage Sale. Let’s multiply their efforts and bring a successful sale by joining them in the next few weeks to help sort, price, carry and staff the sale. Bring a friend. Many hands make light work and make the work more fun!
Many people routinely offer their time and talents to keep our church family humming. The hum was a steady buzz in May! Thanks to each of you for your part in our New Hope Church community.
Please note that potluck dinners are the 2nd Sunday of every month.
With continuing gratitude for this church community, I thank you for the nurture you offer to me and that we offer to each other.
Blessings in this season warmth and light,
Julie Bruno
Nurture Volunteer Opportunities
Each of you is invited to consider participating in the special nurture roles that we have available each week.
Greeters arrive 15-20 minutes ahead of worship and welcome members, friends and guests to worship on Sunday mornings with warm smiles and friendly greetings. They hand out worship bulletins and children's bulletins and encourage us to wear our name tags. We are in need of greeters each week for the next few months. Please contact Julie Bruno (773-467-4452) if you are interested in learning more about serving as a greeter. Training can be provided.
Lectionary readers welcome us to worship at the beginning of each Sunday service and read the Bible lesson for that week. This is an opportunity to actively participate in worship as you come forward to the microphone and read. Readers are provided with the information they will read by Thursday to allow time for preparation to read on Sunday. I would ask that you prayerfully consider participating in worship in this way.
Each week, we gather as a community after worship for fellowship and snacks. We take turns as a community to host the fellowship hour. We are in need of hosts each week that we don't have pot-luck. Hosting involves bringing snacks to share like breads, crackers, cheese, fruit, veggies, or cookies. The church provides dishes, utensils and drinks. There is a sign-up sheet on the bench as you enter the fellowship room. Set up and clean up assistance is always available.
Greeters arrive 15-20 minutes ahead of worship and welcome members, friends and guests to worship on Sunday mornings with warm smiles and friendly greetings. They hand out worship bulletins and children's bulletins and encourage us to wear our name tags. We are in need of greeters each week for the next few months. Please contact Julie Bruno (773-467-4452) if you are interested in learning more about serving as a greeter. Training can be provided.
Lectionary readers welcome us to worship at the beginning of each Sunday service and read the Bible lesson for that week. This is an opportunity to actively participate in worship as you come forward to the microphone and read. Readers are provided with the information they will read by Thursday to allow time for preparation to read on Sunday. I would ask that you prayerfully consider participating in worship in this way.
Each week, we gather as a community after worship for fellowship and snacks. We take turns as a community to host the fellowship hour. We are in need of hosts each week that we don't have pot-luck. Hosting involves bringing snacks to share like breads, crackers, cheese, fruit, veggies, or cookies. The church provides dishes, utensils and drinks. There is a sign-up sheet on the bench as you enter the fellowship room. Set up and clean up assistance is always available.
Wednesday Morning Study Group on Summer Vacation
The Wednesday Morning group is on hiatus until sometime in the Fall.
Food Pantry Seeks Your Help
The New Hope Community Food Pantry needs your assistance each Monday at 10 a.m. for unloading deliveries, and each Tuesday (as you are able) from 9:00-11:30 when our clients come in. Also, if you are available to help with early pick-ups from the Chicago Food Depository (at 7 a.m.!), your help is needed! For more details, contact food pantry director Bill Murphy.
Volunteer Opportunity for Greater Chicago Food Depository
Join us as a volunteer to repack food at the Greater Chicago Food Depository on Saturday, July 31, and Saturday, August 28. Volunteers will meet at New Hope at 8 a.m., returning around 1 p.m. Advance reservations are necessary because we are limited in the number of persons who can go. Talk with or contact Bob Burkhart if interested (847-583-1088). Volunteers are reminded to bring along one or two food items for the Depository.
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