Inside this issue: New Hope Community Church When Love Works “… As the Father has sent me, so I am sending you.” John 20:21, NLT What started out as a “Why Not?” kind of idea has blos- somed into amazing ministry. We are called out of the world to be the light and salt of the world (Matthew 5: 13- 16). In simple terms, to be in Christ is to be no longer of the world (Philippians 3:7), but to remain in the world on mission for Jesus. WHY? Because God loves the World (John 3:16) and desires all people to be with Him in Heaven for eternity (1 Timothy 2:4). When you put all this together you get an amazing picture of what the church is supposed to be. Here’s an ugly kind of truth: too many churches no longer seek to be the light and salt of the earth. They exist for themselves, to feel good, to heal from the hurts of the world, and just to make it through life. Let’s be upfront about this: God’s goal for you is NOT to “make it through life.” Making it through life is a worldly/satanic concept. Such a concept is built around the idea that you only get one life, as short as it may be. NOT! Eternity is coming baby! This is our Hope. This is our Drive! This is our Purpose! To be in Christ is to KNOW that there is so much more to life than just making it. Our lives in Christ are about giving our lives away so others might know Jesus. We give our time, our money, our influence, and the best of us so that others might know the HOPE of Jesus Christ. What do we have that has not been given to us by God (I Corinthians 4:7)? We are richly blessed. What we value is not the accumulation of possessions and wealth. What we, who are in Christ value, is that others come to know Jesus and His forgiveness and healing just as we have. And this is what you are doing right now, and I am SO excited… Through “Love Works” you are giving your time, money, and influence so that others might know Jesus and His love. You are providing necessary personal and household items to families that have had their lives ripped apart by violence and abuse. You are caring for veterans that have been forgotten by the world through cards, letters, and personal visits. You are giving bags and back- packs full of food, clothing, necessary items to the homeless and poor in various locations in Apple Valley and Victorville. You are fixing bikes, praying for the sick, and giving away Bibles, money and gift cards. You are taking the May 2018 Volume 22, Issue 5 Continued on page 6 I Serve Jesus Best When Jesus Matters Most Pastor’s Article 1 Jack Bracy New Hope Praise 2 Kari Collins Community Group List 3 Newsletter Has Gone Digital 3 Student Ministries 4 Jenny Bussee Children’s Ministry 5 Sandy Sooter Pastor’s Article cont. 6 Jack Bracy Food Pantry Needs Help 6 May Birthdays 6
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Inside this issue:
New Hope Community Church
When Love Works
“… As the Father has sent me, so I am sending you.” John 20:21, NLT
What started out as a “Why Not?” kind of idea has blos-
somed into amazing ministry. We are called out of the
world to be the light and salt of the world (Matthew 5: 13-
16). In simple terms, to be in Christ is to be no longer of
the world (Philippians 3:7), but to remain in the world on mission for Jesus. WHY?
Because God loves the World (John 3:16) and desires all people to be with Him
in Heaven for eternity (1 Timothy 2:4). When you put all this together you get an
amazing picture of what the church is supposed to be.
Here’s an ugly kind of truth: too many churches no longer seek to be the light
and salt of the earth. They exist for themselves, to feel good, to heal from the
hurts of the world, and just to make it through life. Let’s be upfront about this:
God’s goal for you is NOT to “make it through life.” Making it through life is a
worldly/satanic concept. Such a concept is built around the idea that you only
get one life, as short as it may be. NOT! Eternity is coming baby! This is our
Hope. This is our Drive! This is our Purpose!
To be in Christ is to KNOW that
there is so much more to life than
just making it. Our lives in Christ are
about giving our lives away so others
might know Jesus. We give our time,
our money, our influence, and the
best of us so that others might know the HOPE of Jesus Christ. What do we
have that has not been given to us by God (I Corinthians 4:7)? We are richly
blessed. What we value is not the accumulation of possessions and wealth.
What we, who are in Christ value, is that others come to know Jesus and His
forgiveness and healing just as we have.
And this is what you are doing right now, and I am SO excited…
Through “Love Works” you are giving your time, money, and influence so that
others might know Jesus and His love. You are providing necessary personal
and household items to families that have had their lives ripped apart by
violence and abuse. You are caring for veterans that have been forgotten by the
world through cards, letters, and personal visits. You are giving bags and back-
packs full of food, clothing, necessary items to the homeless and poor in
various locations in Apple Valley and Victorville. You are fixing bikes, praying
for the sick, and giving away Bibles, money and gift cards. You are taking the
May 2018
Volume 22, Issue 5
Continued on page 6
I Serve Jesus
Best When Jesus
Matters Most
Pastor’s Article 1 Jack Bracy
New Hope Praise 2 Kari Collins
Community Group List 3
Newsletter Has Gone Digital
3
Student Ministries 4 Jenny Bussee
Children’s Ministry 5 Sandy Sooter
Pastor’s Article cont. 6 Jack Bracy
Food Pantry Needs Help 6 May Birthdays 6
New Hope Praise Kari Collins
Hello Church Family, New Hope Praise would like to invite you and your family to Civic Center Park on Saturday, May 26th from 6pm-8pm. We will be playing worship music, some VBS
music and talking and praying with people. We are also hoping to serve some cold lemonade or water while we're there. We will have VBS invites to give to the families there. It's going to be a great time, so come along! We will be set up next to the playground.
Vacation Bible school is right around the corner. The dates are June 7-10 (Thursday - Sunday). You can see Sandy's Children'sMinistry article for more details. Everyonebe in prayer for this important ministry andstart thinking of kids to invite! This is one of my most favorite events of the year. If you've neverbeen apart of it, then you need to get involved so you can share in the fun and fulfillment!
There is always good stuff happening here in our church family. I am so grateful for these upcoming events. See all of you there!
~Kari
VBS 2018: June 7 - 10 (Thursday - Sunday)
GEARING UP FOR LIFE’S BIG GAME 2 Peter 1:3
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Civic Center Park in Apple Valley
14999 Dale Evans Pkwy
Apple Valley, CA 92307
Directions from Church 1. Head North on Navajo Rd toward Pahute
Rd. (1.7mi)
2. Turn left onto CA-18 (2.2 mi)
3. Turn right onto Dale Evans Pkwy (0.3 mi)
4. Turn right onto Bass Hill Rd. (0.2 mi)5. Turn right. Destination will be on left.
Hello Church Family, Vacation Bible School is fast approaching and we are going to need all of the help we can get! If you have never volunteered at VBS, I would like to encourage you to get involved. Our pro-gram at NHCC is unique and unlike any others that you have experienced before. Here is what makes ours different and why you should volunteer.
The Schedule:
June 6th, Wednesday: Final Volunteer Meeting. Final Volunteer Meeting & Group Show and Tell 6:30pm-7:30pm in the sanctuary.
June 7th, Thursday: Registration at 4:30. VBS starts at 5:00 and goes until 9:00pm June 8th, Friday: VBS starts at 5:00 and goes until 9:00pm. June 9th, Saturday: VBS starts at 10am and goes until 4:00pm June 10th, Sunday: 8:30am until church service at 10:00am. Parent Presentation at 10:00. The Rotations: Vacation Bible School consists of five different sessions that are taught in rotation. The sessions underscore a main spiritual theme. The five sessions include a bible lesson, a craft, games, a song and some choreography. Students rotate through each area on each of the five sessions. This sounds complicated but here is what it means for the adult volunteer – you are only working in ONE area (craft, security, snack,
etc.) and only need to focus on that. You will stay in the same area and the children will come to you. We need adults that will commit to just one job. Easy peezy! Break Time: I’ll admit, this is my FAVORITE thing we do at VBS. We have a secret room that is stocked with food, snacks, puzzles and GOOD company! Every volunteer at VBS has scheduled breaks so that our workers can recharge. The Bracy family handles this area of
ministry and they do an amazing job! We want our volunteers to be fresh, energetic and have patience with the kids. Our breakroom fuels and restores us. If you are new to our church, this aspect of VBS will allow you to get to know other church members during downtime. The purpose: Each year approximately 15 to 20 children give their life to Christ. I can say with certainty that MOST of the children that go to NHCC made this decision during or immediately after VBS. Two of my own children committed their life to Christ through Vacation Bible School. Why? It’s simple. Instead of hearing about Jesus through 1 Sunday School teacher or 1 parent - The children are connecting with MANY adults who are sharing the importance of Jesus with them - Ms. Kari, Mr. Sean, Ms. Gracie, Ms. Melissa, Ms. Kim, Ms. Sharde, Pastor Jack, Ms. Jenny, and the list on and on. It is not lost on them that we do this for them! They are loved, valued and encouraged by seeing OUR FAITH IN ACTION. It works. If you want to be part of meaningful mission work right here in our own town, here is your chance. Mark your calendars for these dates. I look forward to serving with you!