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August 3-9

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Tenth Sunday after Pentecost

August 6, 2023

In-Person & Streaming- 10:30 AM


In today’s first reading God invites all who are hungry or thirsty to receive food and drink without cost. Jesus feeds the hungry multitude and reveals the abundance of God. At the eucharistic table we remember all who are hungry or poor in our world today. As we share the bread of life, we are sent forth to give ourselves away as bread for the hungry.


Genesis 32:22-31

Jacob receives a blessing from God

Psalm 17:1-7, 15

I shall see your face; when I awake, I shall be satisfied. (Ps. 17:15)

Romans 9:1-5

The glory of God’s people Israel

Matthew 14:13-21

Christ feeding five thousand


New Hope End of Summer Party


Friday August 4th @4:30pm



Watch a clever movie, "Marcel the Shell with Shoes On."

PG 2021 * 1h 29m


Bring your friends!

And something comfy to sit/lay on in the Community Center.


We will provide the food and drinks.

Come enjoy each other's company!

SAVE THE DATE

Oct 13-15th

Lutherhill

Fall Family Retreat

Learn More HERE.

Blessing of the Back Packs








Blessings of Backpacks!

Sunday, August 13th 10:30am


During Sunday Morning Worship we bless students, educators and welcome the new school year. Bring your backpack, bag or briefcase!

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Intergenerational Faith Formation August 20th and 27th!


Intergenerational Sunday Morning Faith Formation

9:30-10:15am Fellowship Hall

ALL AGES!

STEWARDSHIP & MISSION:

EFBHNM

BACK TO SCHOOL BASH

Saturday, August 5th

Bring Donations to New Hope by June 30th

Every year the Food Ministry collects items to aid many identified students who need support starting their school year off right. This includes some kids of Family Promise families. This year New Hope can help by providing:

  • Cereal: Regular size
  • Backpacks: New or gently used for pre-school and elementary students
  • Tennis shoes: NEW shoes for pre-school and elementary students.

Bring to New Hope by Sunday July 30 or drop off at the EFBHNM Food Pantry

Monday through Friday 8 AM to 3 PM until Aug 2.

New Hope is on our RIC Journey


Join us on a journey toward inclusivity and diversity through the Reconciling in Christ movement (RIC). The NHLC Welcome and Inclusion Working Group openly supports and celebrates the LGBTQIA+ community, racial and ethnic minorities, promoting love, acceptance, and inclusivity, just as Jesus did during his ministry, to bring hope to those who need it and revitalize our congregation. Stay updated with our regular posts, events, and dialogues by watching for updates here. Click below to see detailed posts about what’s happening!


Meet Barbara Wadzuk, a member of the Welcome and Inclusion Working Group and find out why she feels that becoming RIC is important for New Hope and our neighbors by clicking the button below.

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New Hope’s Partnership

With Armstrong Elementary


Hello, everyone. Classes will resume on

August 9th at Armstrong Elementary. With that in mind, all returning volunteers to the school campus as well as new volunteers must renew or complete the required criminal background check. This includes all returning volunteers as well as new volunteers. The link below will take you to the appropriate Fort Bend ISD web page to begin this process. If you need help or have questions, please contact Joan Keahey. New to volunteering at Armstrong? Watch the “Anchor” for upcoming opportunities to participate in one of New Hope’s community partnerships. Thank you!


Criminal Background Check Link



New Hope Contacts:

Joan Keahey: keaheyj@comcast.net

Jim Uschkrat: uschkrat@gmail.com

Food Pantry's Most Needed Items:

Canned Pasta, Microwavable Side Dishes, Canned Meat (Chicken, Chili), Granola bars, Breakfast bars, Canned tomatoes, Mixed vegetables. Canned beans, Peanut butter, Jelly, Mac N Cheese, Crackers, Tuna, Canned Pasta sauce, Oatmeal, Cereal, Canned fruit, Dry soup cups

Need brown shopping bags

Egg cartons and plastic bags

not needed at this time

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FAITH-FILLED FELLOWSHIP:

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Millennial, Xennial, Gen-Z fellowship

Every 3rd Thursday, Location varies

August 17 at 6:00 PM

Texas Biergarten (Missouri City)

6302 HWY 6, SUITE Q

MISSOURI CITY

Book Club

Thursday, August 3

3:00-4:30 PM

Hosted by Jane & Patricia Wilken

1910 Fall Meadow Dr., Missouri City

All Good People Here, by Ashley Flowers

RSVP to Jane Wilken, 281-794-4296

Quilting Group

Supports Lutheran World Federation

No experience is necessary.

Meets 1st and 3rd Tuesdays

9:30 - 11:30am Fellowship Hall

Contact Jane Wilken for information.



Men's Bible Study

WILL RESUME IN THE FALL

Contact Mike Ditsky

Women's Bible Study

Every Wednesday 9:15 - 11:15am

ON BREAK UNTIL FALL

Café Hope in the Community Center

Contact Office for details

Women's Luncheon

Every Second Friday of the Month

Friday, August 11, 11:45

P.F. Changs

2120 Lone Star Dr, Sugar Land

Contact Kim Truitt for details

New Hope Dinner Club 

Sunday, August 20 - 5:30 PM

Lomonte's Italian

815 Plantation Dr #180,

Richmond, TX 77406

RSVP to Jim Uschkrat

Men's Lunch

2nd & 4th Fridays

after Men's Bible Study

First Watch in Sugar Land. RSVP to Mike Ditsky

CHURCH COUNCIL AND STAFF:

Church Council Minutes

Stay up to date with councils deliberations. See the link below to read the minutes from their meetings.

Church Council Minutes

Last Sunday at New Hope

July 30

Worship Attendance:

(in-person & online)

61


Offering:

$3,689.88


Church Council Leaders: Mike Ditsky (President), Joanne Meyer (VP) Steve Schnellhardt, Karen Serri, Alan Wilken (Secretary), Bryan Metting (Treasurer,) Pastor Michaelis council@newhopelc.org

Staff from 2023


Office Hours are by appointment:


Pastor Chris - Senior Pastor

Pastor Janelle - Pastor of Faith Formation

Jessica Myers - Director of Worship & Music

Danny Sigmon - Campus Administrator

Deacon Aimee Elles - Bookkeeper