The Weekly Update
Sunday Services at 9am & 10:45am
 Here's the "411" on this Sunday and upcoming events...
January 20, 2019
"Dangers, Toils, & Snares"

How do we pray when our lives are chaotic, crazy and painful? Russ will walk us through the 3 rd installment of, A Sanity Prayer for 2019.

This Sunday is New Hope's 30th Birthday!
The church office will be closed on Monday,
Jan. 21 in observance of Martin Luther King Day.
Voices of Hope Podcast- Happy Birthday New Hope!
Find all of New Hope's sermons and our Voices of Hope series. Listen to interviews with different members of our church about how faith intersects with their lives.
New Hope turns 30 this month! We are sitting down and talking with those who were here when Sedalia and Louviers decided to combine churches in Castle Rock to create New Hope. Mary Ellen Howard was there when it all happened and raised 3 generations of Howards at New Hope in the process. Check out the podcast here.
Strive to Thrive! It's time for our annual Strive to Thrive Drive! Our Deacons are collecting donations for feminine hygiene products, laundry soap, sensitive skin soaps (both for adult and child/infant), and diapers (any size except newborn) for those in our community who need a little extra help this season. Bring donations to the church on SUNDAYS before either service through January 27th.
New Pastor’s Class for 2019! You can still join us!
Join Russ for his class on “Dietrich Bonhoeffer: His Life, Lessons and Legacy.” Bonhoeffer was one of the giants of the 20 th century, but his real impact may be yet to come! Pastor’s Class meets on Wednesday evenings (6:30-8pm) or Thursday mornings (10:30-12:00), so choose the one that works best for you! We will finish the week of February 20 th /21 st . Copies of the book "Bonhoeffer for Armchair Theologians" are $18 and can be found in Fellowship Hall for purchase or you can find it online as an e-book. Register for Wednesday class here . Register for Thursday class here.
Will You Be Ready for an Oasis?
After the holidays are over, will you be ready for a place to “center down” and re-connect with God? How about with yourself? You might want to check out our Oasis events, held on 2 nd & 4 th Sunday evenings, 4:45-6:30 in the Sedalia Room. Oasis is a time to deepen our connections with God, and explore the sacred in our every-day lives. We gather for thoughtful discussion, contemplative practice and fellowship around a simple meal. If you let us know you’re coming, we’ll make sure we have enough food for everyone! RSVP for January 27th
5 /6th Grade Event- SkyZone, January 27 th  from 1:15-4pm
$20 per child and we will meet at the church to drive over together. E-mail Suzanne here for more info or click here to sign-up for the event and fill out the waiver.
Starfish- Group Support for Grieving Children
Meets every other week beginning January 28th from 7-8:15pm
The mission of Starfish is to support children and their families through grief. This group is designed to help children recognize, express, and embrace their thoughts, questions, and feelings about their loss. In order to ensure Starfish is the appropriate group to meet your child's needs, preregistration is required. For more information and the application, email the facilitator, Karrie Filios, HERE.
Creativity, Faith, and PALAVER: a workshop about the artful life
Saturday, February 2, 10am - 12pm
Nick will host this time to learn about balance: thinking and feeling in the creative process, faith and life. No RSVP needed.
Men's Bible Study, Wednesdays at 7am
On February 6, we will begin a brief 2-3 week discussion of Adam Hamilton's book Why? Making Sense of God's Will. Same place, chapel at Castle Rock Hospital. Coffee still free. Contact Alan Lee here for more information.
Exploring New Hope- Sunday, February 10th, 12-2:30pm
Ready for a new beginning? Join Pastor Jordan for “Exploring New Hope!” This is a quick-paced overview of how New Hope can be a helpful place for you and your family. If you are considering joining New Hope, or simply want to know more about what we have to offer, this class is for you. We will meet in the Castle Rock Room. Please click here to register.
Navigating Grief- Support Group for adults, Meets for 7 sessions Every other Thursday starting February 14th from 6:30pm-8pm
Open to people in our community who are grieving after the loss of a loved one. This group exists to provide emotional and physical support in a safe, nonjudgmental environment. There is a $40 registration fee to cover materials. Registration is required. To register click here or for more info or questions, please email Jen HERE