Food For Thought.

Inner Beauty

People spend tons of money trying to improve the way they look outside.
Unfortunately, they sometimes neglect their inner appearance.
Inwardly, you can be as attractive as you want to be. You can have kindness
for example, in any amount you choose. Or, as this verse suggests, (proverbs 19:22)
you can be loyal. You can control your most important asset: THE ATTRACTIVENESS OF
YOUR CHARACTER!

I will be starting this New Year off with a very different kind of Resolution, I want to move
on behalf of God and move i shall.

More pictures!

More pictures

Christmas Party!

Here are some awesome pictures from the party.
Enjoy them.

Second Harvest Food Bank

Hey thank you to all who helped out on the 17th we really did have fun
and got to hang out with some cool people.
I am looking forward to going back.

Prayer Requests

Let's start off by getting quiet and really praying over the following requests.

Let god talk to you.........

Lizzy and Paige- Grandma Pat fell and hurt her knee and her head.
Their Dad has Dr appts in Cleveland to check his heart status.
Lizzy and Paige need to also get checked so keep them in prayer.

Porcase Family- Daughter passed away at inner circle.
Mitch had his surgery for his brain tumor and he is recovering and talking well.
he will also be starting chemo.
Rebecca- Her Dad to start feeling better
uncle and cousin who is nine who are having family issues.
Corney-has cancer and he is an amazing man of God.
Sammie, Lauren and family- Grandpa in Florida has cancer that is spreading.
Melissa's father in law continues to recover from his stroke and lives now with
Melissa and John.
Erin- recovering from surgery
Mariah is getting her tonsils out on the 19Th.
John R- has anxiety about flying and is planning a trip.
Lauren Erdel- golf is something she loves and excels at i will be praying for God to use this gift in some way.

As always i will be praying for you all and i love you.
Adona

Prayer Requests

We as a group are going to collectively pray for the following requests
given at group tonight.

Dominic Diez- Glennwood middle school passed away this week.
Morgan Claypool- friend is in the hospital.
Taylor Erdel-Friend Mitch has had a brain tumor removed this week.
Jessica from poland died from a lung blood clot this week.
Mike Carabella- Passed away due to cancer this week.
Erin Saluga- has surgery on Friday.
Mariah and Mallory's friend Kelsey has surgery coming up.
Susan would like to thank God for working in unspoken ways.
The man who was run over and dragged to McDonalds.
The two people who were victims at the Black Friday walmart stampede.
Rebecca- Friend Stephanie has signs of lymphoma.
Bob and his Son to have some good quality time together.
Melissa- papa lives with them now so balance and peace to their transition.
Randy his wife left him.
Ali- has two friends who are missing.

As always you all are experiencing REAL life and prayer works let's be in prayer together
this week for all of your spoken and unspoken requests.
love you
Adona

CHRISTMAS PARTY!

December 21st
details will be given this weekend
December 7th 2008.

Adopt-A-Grandparent

Lets get our donations going so we can provide these gifts for our shut in nursing home.
Remember give recipts and make a copy to give to me.
thanks for you help on this.
Adona

SNOT

Giving is something we have been talking about for many months now.

We are very proud of the teens they have been regularly participating in many different service projects.

Today was just an example of the kids Hearts enjoy the story.

SNOT

Team Hanna

This group decided to purchase several things for several different people.

Take a look
One of the group decided to buy her parents a anniversary card and her friend lost her purse so she purchased a new one for her
They others bought a build a bear for the angel tree
Socks
And several of our groups donated to the us army fund.

We are so very proud of all of your choices today.

SNOT

Team Ferrier

This team took a different look at giving.
look at what they did.

This group chose to spend their $32 dollars on their leadership team,
they purchased the guys chocolate chip cookies
the girls bath and body works shower gel
and me a awesome coffee cup
Thank you guys so much you are very thoughtful.

SNOT

This was team Ciaverella

Look at how they choose to spend their $32.

This group really put their heads together and bought
21 pairs of mittens
6 pairs of socks
and some canned goods.

All of these things will be going to the way station on thanks giving.

SNOT

This was Team Frye,
We sent the kids out into the mall with the idea of Giving in their minds and this is how
they chose to spend their money.

They pulled their $32 dollars and purchased a build a bear for our upcoming angel tree
some clothing to donate to the way station on thanksgiving
and some very pretty accessories that will be donated to the angel tree as well.
They really did a great job with this challange.

more pics

Fun pictures from our dinner.

Cooking Dinner

Thank you so much for the great spag dinner. You guys are so cool
i hope you had fun and we need to hang out more after church.
love you all,
A

A New Exodus

Wow, I can't tell you how much i have grown through this series so far.Thinking of God actually speaking to his people and the world was silent not even a bird was chirping how awesome a thought to hear the voice of God and have him give us instruction. I am in awe of the love of Jesus.
Thinking of all of you this week and praying for you too.
love,
A

Paul

Hey everyone Pastor Paul needs continued prayer so let's lift him up.
thanks guys
Adona

Rescue Mission

I have to say working at the rescue mission really was awesome.
The families that we met there reminded me of How Jesus loves.
One little boy stole Sammies heart and she won't forget him in prayer.
I think it is the little things we do in love that really shows how Jesus,
and thank God i can do little things. There was a lady named Elli and
she is having one of her kidneys removed tomorrow and she said to me
she know Jesus is with her and that she will be ok.
Jesus is so REAL and present in the very smallest of things and i am a
better person for it.

Missions Trip

We talked about missions
Where?
When?
Who?

My Dad

I have realized that with my father's illness i can have strength.
i have been praying non stop for my dad and my step mom. I can't
help but think of the things Paul said about us as a church and how
we have helped him in his time of need. I know this is happening with
my Dad and his church. They are taking care of him when i can't be there.
I think of Jesus asking us to be His Hands and Feet and i think of all the people
who are stepping up to help with my Dad and Paul and i am so eternally greatful.
My heart is broken that i can't be there for my Dad physically, but i will not stop
relying on God and His grace. I can't do this with out HIM and all the prayer you
all have given.
thank you
i love you
Adona

Spending time with Lauren

I had the best day yesterday!
Lauren, Jodi and I went for a college visit.
We went to Mount Vernon it is so beautiful
there. We got a tour of the campus and spent
some time with Annie and Melissa.
I was walking along one of the paths and I
looked over and saw my baby with new eyes.
She is a young woman ready to expand her
horizons, I really don't think i am ready for this.
I am so proud of her, and when did this transformation
take place? I know that she is going to do great things.
i love you Lauren.
Mom

Strength in numbers.

Just a observation from the weekend.
I had the privilege to spend some time
with very good friends, and once again
was reminded that there is strength in
numbers. I am in awe of the strength
that shows up when you need it the most.

Paul spoke this past weekend about Jesus
needing us to be his hands and feet, well
i witnessed in several ways outside the walls
of New Hope and in the community.
I am thankful to be a willing pair of hand
for Jesus.
Adona

Faith no matter what.

I got some bad news today about my Dad's cancer.
They found another tumor in his liver and they are
completely switching his meds, I would be lying if
i said i wasn't scared and disappointed. But aren't
we called to believe no matter what. I am having a
a hard time living this right now and i need some
prayer and time with God.
A

EVAN

Hey group Evan is having surgery on friday at 12:30 so let's keep him close in
prayer.

Jesus wants to save christians

I was starting to read the new book by Rob Bell. Jesus wants to save Christians and there is
a part that caught my attention. Remember i just started this book so now i am even more
excited to have revelation. The first chapter speaks about the empire of egypt and how it was
built on the back of slaves brick by brick by brick.

How God heard the cry of his people!
There was nothing left to do but cry out to God.
Have you ever been there?
I have and i can tell you desperation sometimes come in the form of pain and then the peace
of God becomes clear.

In desperation and reliance on Who we trust and what we do with that trust is when the Changes
in our life can really happen. My brick by brick by brickis in fact every step i take closer to full
reliance on my heavenly father. Sometimes my Bricks are heavy and sometimes light but i know
He can carry my load.

Just a thought
A

Spending time in prayer!

I have really enjoyed my intentional God time this week.
Paul coming back and preaching combined with the peace
of God's presence really refreshed my soul this weekend.
I hope you all have a great week and spend some time in
God's presence.

Being sick!!!!!

I think as i am a little more restricted with Sam being so sick!
It has forced me to slow down a bit.
Being a mom is so cool especially when you realize how cool your kids are.
Sam is so funny even though she is sick she makes me laugh not to mention
the continual torture Luke lays upon her, which is also very funny.
Lauren kinda just sits there and adds her thoughts then eventually gives in and
adds to the torment.
Thank God for the blessings in our life.
Amen

Homecoming Stories let's hear them!

Seth house

He build this to scale. He just keeps getting taller.
we love you gigantor.

2nd Harvest

We had a great turn out for our food drive.
Thank you to everyone who helped make it a success.

I look forward to continuing our efforts there.
thanks

Sunday Aug 31st.

We will have one gathering on Sunday at 10:00 am.
There will be no youth group Sunday night.

PICNIC on Sat the 30th.

Where: Boardman Park
Time: 5-10
No Sat Gathering.

Pastor Paul

Hey Paul is doing good he had a successful surgery and is going to be recovering for several days.
Please continue to keep Him and the family in your prayers.
thanks
Adona

Pastor Paul

Just wanted you all to remember Paul and family in prayer.
Tomorrow he will have his surgery at 8:30 am.
thank you
Adona

Parent Meeting

Thank you to all that could attend!

We had some fun looking back at advance camp.
We look forward to next year and i promise we will cut down
on the pictures........Maybe!

Thank you leadership team and Scott Couchenour for the music you rock.
See you this weekend!
Adona

Lock In

Aug 29th 7:00 pm
What to bring:

sleeping bag
snacks to share
games
movies
a great attitude
Deodorant!!!!!!!!
see you there

Upcoming dates

Hi everyone take a look at our upcoming events.

Car wash -Aug 9th be at the church at 11:15

Parent meeting/Slideshow night from camp- Aug 17th
Parent meeting begins 5:30
slideshow starts after the meeting.
Also we will not have youth on the 31st due to Labor Day

Hope to see everyone there and don't forget to tell your parents
about the meeting!!

Compassion child.

Hey everyone we need our compassion child money for two months.
Lets try to get that in soon. Thank you.

Advance Camp 08'

Who had fun?

Advance Camp !

We are a week away it will be here before you know it.

Thank You

I would like to take a minute to let you all know i truly appriciate your prayers and support.
I have really been blessed to have all of you in my life and i can truly say i feel the love.
Thank you and please continue to pray for my dad.
love Adona

Advance Camp money Due

ADVANCE CAMP deposit is due with medical forms this Sunday so dont forget.
see ya then.

Sean needs a partner!

Jodi needs a partner who's it gonna be?

SNOT

WE had so much fun!

SNOT

Hey everyone,
SNOT is this weekend so bring your 10 bucks and your signed permission slip
so we can go and......... would'nt you like to know!
See you sunday
Adona

Bob of the Famous Bob's cheese Barn will be the first leader to gain his canoe partner. So be the first to respond and it will be you!

Sponsorship child letters

Don't forget to get your pictures and letters ready. We will be sending them in in 2 weeks so you do have some time.
Just drop them off at church or put them in my mail box at church.
Have a great week.

What's on your mind?

Canoeing i need a partner!

Who ever signs up first gets to ride with me!

Advance Camp !

Seth says no water balloons what do you think?

Car Wash May 10th!

Youth Group is On!

Hi everyone We will be meeting this weekend looking forward to seeing all of you.

Parent meeting

Thank you to all the parents who could attend the meeting.
We look forward to a great year. Feel free to contact us with
any questions you may have.
Thanks again
Your REAL Leadership

Spag Dinner

Hey everyone
Thank you so much for all the support. We raised over $2,900
Thank you teens who helped and all of the volunteers.
you all made this a success.

Parent Meeting

Our parent meeting is April 13th at 5:15 pm
Your parents are invited to come and meet us
and join us for dinner.
There will be a short meeting to update all
your parents with our upcoming events.
Thanks spread the word.
Adona

Sean

Our Sean and Becca are starting their t-shirt business and we need to keep them in prayer.
Spread the word and let's hook them up with some business!!!!

SNOT

Our April 20th SNOT is cancelled.
We would like you and your families to join us at the Way Station
for a Seder meal.
New Hope is sponsoring this event.
Hope to see you there.

Sponsorship child

We have our child His name is Tomnoy and he lives in Bangledesh.
He is 7 years old and Has a brother.
His Mom and Dad are farmers and Tomnoy enjoys going to church
and helping his mom clean.

Our Schedule

Hi all

This Sunday is our Spag dinner.
We all need to be there 2nd service and plan on staying until group is over
that night at 7:00 pm.
This is a fundraiser for you all so we need all of you there ready to work.
We will all be working in groups. We are going to have so much fun with
this and make it a big success.
See ya there.
Adona