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
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