A congregational up-date

Dear Saints of newhope church,

I am writing today to bring you up to speed on our current series, Unleash the Dream, and our current missional emphasis, Hope for Haiti. These two events are of the up-most importance with catalytic Kingdom potential/impact!

Unleash the Dream launched last Sunday with an overview of our current five-week sermon series. If you were present, then you know of the potential for establishing a long-term vision that will enable us to unleash our vision to Reach, Teach, and Release like never before. If you were not present, let me encourage you to check out the message below. If you consider newhope your church home, this message is a must see in order to catch a vision of the future! Speaking of Unleash the Dream, we are making available three Vision Chats. These events are designed for you to ask questions and more fully understand Unleash the Dream. Everyone is welcome at these three Vision Chats:

• Monday, January 25th, at 7:00 pm (We will meet in the Rotunda)

• Sunday, January 31st at 11:45 am, immediately following the second Worship Celebration (We will gather in the Worship Center)

• Saturday, February 6th, at 9:00 am (We will meet in the Rotunda)

The next item I want to inform you of is our current missional emphasis called, “Hope for Haiti.” We have been diligent to prepare a four-fold approach to assist those devastated by the recent earthquake. As I said on Sunday, these are the days for the church to shine brightly. Here's how you can respond:

1. Please pray. I know it sounds elementary but it remains foundational for God's work/will to be done!

2. Bring supplies THIS Sunday. This Sunday, bring any items listed below to newhope church and we will take care of getting them to Haiti. Weather permitting, please drop your items on the patio outside by the baptistery pool. Please box items if possible.

Hope for Haiti Supply List:

distilled water
baby formula--powder or liquid
diapers--cloth or disposable
blankets
sheets
towels
wash cloths
food
tarps
liquid soap
commercial tents
antifungal cream
antibiotics
oral rehydration salts
cough medicine
vaseline
hypertension meds
blood pressure meds
aspirin/tylenol/motrin
medical supplies:
surgical supplies: gowns, gloves, needles, sponges, etc
gauze/ace bandages
alcohol pads
medical tape
sterile blades
dressings: sterile and unsterile
IV supplies
scalpels
surgical towels: cloth and paper
sutures
syringes
tongue depressors

3. Attend our Hope for Haiti Night of Worship on Wednesday, February 3rd at 7:00 pm. 100 % of the offering that night will go to Haiti!

4. Missions Trip - Stay tuned for an up-coming Missions Trip to Haiti, most likely in the latter part of 2010.

Take care, beloved. I love each of you and what God is doing through us. I hope to see you Sunday as we continue to Unleash the Dream!

Because of Jesus,
Pastor Benji