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December 2017 / January 2018
Christmas Service Times
Blackburn Croydon
Sunday 24th // 10am & 6pm Sunday 24th // 10am
Monday 25th // 9am
NewHope News December 2017 / January 2018
Baptisms and Membership
On 9th November, Cauline Chapman was welcomed into
membership.
On 21st November, Charlet Benjamin was welcomed into
membership.
Summer Calendar
December 2017
Sunday 17th Whitehorse Christmas Carols 5:30 pm, no
evening service at NewHope
Wednesday 20th Middleground Cafe last trading day for
2017
Thursday 21st Church office will close at 4 pm.
Sunday 24th Christmas Eve Services 10am & 6pm
Monday 25th Christmas Service at 9am
Sunday 31st New Year’s Eve services at 10am and
5:30pm (Cafe Closed)
January 2018
Monday 1st New Years Day
Sunday 7th Normal service times resume (9 & 11am,
5:30pm)
Monday 8th Church office opens for summer hours
(10am - 3pm)
Friday 12th Church Office closed
Monday 15th Church Office normal hours resume
(9:30am - 4:30pm)
Tuesday 16th Middleground Cafe reopens
Sunday 21st Normal service times (9 & 11am, 5:30pm).
(Cafe Closed)
Friday 26th Public Holiday (Australia Day)
Sunday 28th Normal service times (9 & 11am, 5:30pm).
Middleground Cafe will be open.
Chinese and Persian services and Dinner Tonite Community Meal will
operate as usual all throughout summer.
Playspace will be open during all January services.
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NewHope News December 2017 / January 2018
Chinese Services Persian Services
Saturdays at 6pm in the Auditorium. Sundays at 1pm in the Community Events
Contact james.lin@newhope.net.au Room. Contact
for details sam.farbod@newhope.net.au for
details
Come & Connect
For our visitors and recent newcomers
Want to Know More?
- relax and enjoy coffee after the We are a community where our mission is
morning services in the Cafe. If we can to Love God, Love Others and Serve the
help you with anything, just ask one of World. For detailed information on any
the welcome team. article printed in this issue visit
newhope.net.au
Ready for the Next
Step? Prayer Opportunities
We would love to hear from you! Visit an Prayer requests can be sent weekly to
info stand after the service today. a select prayer group at NewHope by
either email
prayer@newhope.net.au or phone
Join a Group! 9890 7999. Please complete Weekly
Connect with others by joining a Prayer Request Card and leave in box
NewHope Group. at the main Auditorium Doors. Phone
Collect a brochure from reception, the Church Office to book for Healing
contact small group leaders directly or Prayer Ministry - available Mondays
contact Rachel via email at groups@ 7.30pm and Wednesdays 9.30am and
newhope.net.au for further 1pm. Prayer is also available at the front
information. of the Auditorium after each service.
Join us online!
Blackburn Campus &
Main Office
3 Springfield Road, Blackburn North.
newhope.net.au Phone: 9890 7999
Email: info@newhope.net.au
/newhopemelb newhope.net.au
@newhopemelb
@newhopemelb Croydon Campus
14 Railway Pde, Croydon
community Surrey Hills Campus
care inc.
newhopecare.net.au 277-281 Elgar Road, Surrey Hills
/newhopecommunitycare
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NewHope News December 2017 / January 2018
Peace on Earth. Isa 11:1-10 (3 Dec)
At Christmas we celebrate amazing possibilities – gifts from God that are so
incredible they sound like cliches. Isaiah envisions these great possibilities in
his ancient prophecies. He speaks in beautiful pictures of worldwide peace
and invites us to live more expectantly. At Christmas we celebrate, and
surrender ourselves to, the author of that peace – Jesus!
Pulpit Exchange - Peter MacPherson (10 Dec)
In 1994 the British Library bought a copy of the New Testament for £1
million pounds describing the book as “the most important printed book in
the English language.” It’s a copy of the 1526 New Testament translated by
William Tyndale. As part of the 500th anniversary of the Reformation Peter
MacPherson (Senior Minister of St Alfred’s Anglican Church, Blackburn
North) will tell the fascinating and inspiring story of how William Tyndale
lost his life so we could read the Bible in English.
Joy to the World. Isa 52:7-9 (17 Dec)
The news from mainstream and social media is often disheartening, but
Isaiah reminds us that the news from heaven is wonderfully uplifting. A
saviour has been born! Where do you get your ‘News’? And how does it
affect your life? Christmas is an invitation to sign-up for heaven’s ‘Joy News
Feed’.
Love From Above. Isa 16:5; Ps 89:1-4 (24, 25 Dec)
Isaiah envisions a throne established with love – not power, not family
privilege, not the people’s choice – pure unadulterated love appointed to
rule over us all. At Christmas we celebrate this promised throne and one
who sits on it (John 3:16-17).
Fresh Possibilities. Isa 43:14-21 (30 Dec)
God never changes, he is our steadfast creator. But he is always at work
in our world and on our behalf. We must never imagine that after forming
people out of clay God has taken his leave. Quit the opposite, he is
continually at work with his hands in the ‘dirt’ of his creation, doing a ‘new
thing’ motivated by love for us. The question is ‘can we perceive it?’
These sermons will be preached across our English congregations this month and you
can view them online. Check the website for weekly details.
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NewHope News December 2017 / January 2018
Guest Speaker: David Rattan (7 Jan)
On the last day of 2017, David Rattan will conclude his ministry as the
Senior Minister of One Community Church in Blackburn North where he has
served for the past 23 years. He is very good friend of NewHope and a
close colleague of our Senior Pastor, Allan. It is our privilege to have David
preach at NewHope and bring a New Year’s message of hope and courage
as he reflects on the years of God’s faithfulness.
Courageous Possibilities. 1 Samuel 17 (14 Jan)
Between us and every worthwhile achievement there stands a big, hairy
audacious problem, a Goliath. There is great wisdom in the Bible for
understanding the fear and faith at work in these critical seasons when
Godly purposes hang in the balance. Some of our problems are enormous,
but God’s possibilities are even bigger.
Guest Speaker: René Erwich (21 Jan)
We welcome the newly appointed Principal of Whitley College, our Baptist
theological college in Victoria, to bring a message at NewHope this summer.
René and Krista have relocated from the Netherlands to take-up ministry
here in Melbourne. René has a wonderful reputation in Europe and beyond
for his work as a theologian and an effective local church leader. We look
forward to hearing from him as we pray for his ministry and the work of
Whitley College.
Delayed Possibilities. Numb 13, Josh 14 (28 Jan)
God’s biggest and best possibilities can take years to come. Caleb was a
faithful servant of the Lord who saw great possibilities at a key moment
in Israel’s history. He tried to get people to obey God, but he was
outnumbered and the decision went against him. He had to wait 40 years
to see God’s promises fulfilled. It must have been hard! But Caleb’s faith
continued to rise and what we see near the end of his life is fantastic.
These sermons will be preached across our English congregations this month and you
can view them online. Check the website for weekly details.
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Merry Christmas from NewHope!
The Church Council and Staff Team at NewHope wish you every
blessing at Christmas and a hope-filled 2018. May God’s light shine
into your heart and home at this joyful season.
Build Update
December/January is going to be a
very busy time on site. The upstairs
areas need to be completed so the
staff office can move there, before the
current office is gutted for the café and
foyer/internal street extension. The
ground level roof and cladding will be
appearing. The old Preschool room
will be refurbished and tied in to the
new room (old West Hall). The Medical
Centre work continues.
Keep an eye on newhope.net.au/build for the latest photos.
Pledges and gifts towards the project are greatly appreciated (see
Giving page on the back of the bulletin, giving envelope or website).
Please be prayerful for safety on and around the site, and for our
build co-ordinator Jordan Hill and site manager Warren Hill.
Serving Opportunities in 2018
We are gearing up for an exciting 2018 and there are so many ways
YOU can serve in 2018:
• If you’d like to serve in the connect team (formally welcome
team), contact Cathy De Witt at cathy.dewitt@newhope.net.au
• If you’d like to serve at the cafe during the week, contact Louise
Richmond at louise.richmond@newhope.net.au
• If you’d like to serve on the worship team as a band or tech team
member, contact Anthea Hill at anthea.hill@newhope.net.au
You can also get involved by contacting the church office during the
week!
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NewHope News December 2017 / January 2018
NewHope will participate in the nation wide ‘Jesus the Game
Changer’ initiative in early 2018. Excellent video material and Bible
study guides have been prepared by Karl Fasse of Olive Tree media
and we look forward to engaging in this opportunity of learning and
evangelism.
“Jesus Christ has made an indelible mark on human history and He
continues to do so through His followers. Yet many people do not
realise that the values western democracies are built on originate
in the life and teaching of Jesus – the equality of all, servant
leadership, care for the poor and marginalised, dignity of women
and children, education, to name just a few.
In this series, host Karl Faase travels to the UK, USA, Singapore,
India and Australia, interviewing authors, academics and modern-
day game changers about how the life and teaching of Jesus
changed the world and why it matters.”
You can learn more online:
olivetreemedia.com.au/jesus-the-game-changer/
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NewHope News December 2017 / January 2018
Medical Ltd
NewHope Medical survey
In 2018 NewHope is establishing an exciting new initiative NewHope
Medical at 522 Middleborough Road, Blackburn North. Our vision
is to provide a gateway for people to the many services, programs
and communities that NewHope and our community partners can
provide. NewHope Medical will meet a need. It will be a resource
to those new to the area and others seeking a family doctor, the
disadvantaged and marginalised, our Global Partners and the
NewHope community.
We will focus in providing comprehensive, highest standard of
patient care and medical services to all individuals and families.
NewHope Medical will be a mixed billing practice, bulk billing being
available for children / teens under 17, health care card holders and
pensioners.
As we put the finishing touches on our implementation plan, we hope
to validate certain assumptions and gain further understanding of
our potential customers, which may or may not be you.
If you have not had the opportunity, we invite you to complete this
brief survey https://www.research.net/r/C3C5G8Q. Thank you
for your valuable input.
A “FAQs” sheet and the Committee of Management profiles
are available, visit newhope.net.au/medicalfaqs. For more
information contact Monique ten Hoopen,
monique.tenhoopen@newhope.net.au or call 9890 7999
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community
care inc.
Whitehorse Community Chest – A supporter of
NHCC
Whitehorse Community Chest are operating the Gift Wrapping
Station at Forest Hill Chase across the month of December and are
currently seeking volunteers to man the stall. If you are able to
volunteer and spare 2 hours or more to help out, they would be very
grateful. Proceeds raised go back into community groups such as
NewHope Community Care. You can register at
http://signup.com/go/aRXisBX. No previous experience
required, just bring your manners and your good looks.
PLEASE NOTE: Volunteers may experience a lovely warm fuzzy
feeling!!
If you have any queries or concerns please do not hesitate getting in
touch with Anna Gordon, Community Relations Manager:
Phone: (03) 9285 - 4890
Mobile: 0411 769 838
Email: info@whitehorsecommunitychest.org.au
PAGE 9NewHope News December 2017 / January 2018
Christmas is Giving
At Christmas, NewHope provides Coles and Woolworths Food Gift
Cards to people in need that are connected to NewHope through
ministries and programs.
Vouchers allow people the dignity and empowerment of choice
during this season. As NewHope is such a multi-cultural community
where foods vary significantly, we would like people to enjoy their
foods at Christmas and give them the ability to choose the same, just
like you and me.
To give to “Christmas is Giving” purchase one of the following from
Coles or Woolworths to the value of your choosing ($10, $20,
$25 & $50 increments are ideal). Place it in an envelope marked
“Christmas is Giving” and deposit it into the offering at any worship
service no later than Sunday 10th December.
The “Coles Gift Card”
This is the only gift card that you cannot buy
alcohol or cigarettes with. All Coles stores
carry this card. Ask for it at the customer
service desk. You can nominate the amount
you would like to put on the card.
The “Groceries” or “Essential Card” from
Woolworths
Purchase of cigarettes and alcohol is not
permitted on this card. Ask for cards at the
service desk. Not all stores have the groceries-
only card on hand, but you can purchase it
online:
everydaygiftcards.com.au
Non-perishable food donations will continue to be received and can
be placed in the blue collection bins at NewHope Blackburn and
Croydon, as we assist our partners and stock the food pantry to
address need through the Summer months.
Thank you for your participation and we look forward to
sharing the
good news stories with you early in 2018
PAGE 10NewHope News December 2017 / January 2018
Global
Our Christmas Offering For Nepal
Nepal is one of the world’s least
developed countries. They are still
recovering from the devastating 2015
earthquake. Our partners work in remote
and vulnerable communities to help them
set their own goals and take responsibility
for their own development, to support the
most marginalised, and to secure more
reliable livelihoods.
We have adopted the Community Health
and Development project in Lalitpur
Nepal. All of this is led by local Christians
who work together.
Our NewHope Christmas EVE (10am and 6pm) and Christmas DAY
9am offerings are focused on this
work of Baptist World Aid Australia
in Nepal. We want to grow our
strategic relationship in this and
other ways. NewHope individuals
are also been sponsoring children
and their communities in Nepal.
Allan Demond and Danny Hunt
have recently visited Nepal to see
this working on the ground and
have been very impressed with the
significance and quality of the work,
and the accountabilities involved.
You can have confidence that your
gift will make a difference.
Thank YOU for your gift this Christmas!
PAGE 11NewHope News December 2017 / January 2018 Campus Update: NewHope Croydon Our Croydon Campus has some great events are locked in for the lead up to Christmas... Kids Nativity (joining with families from mainly music) - Sunday Dec 3rd at 10am - followed by Sausage Sizzle and Jumping Castle Carol Singing at Bupa Croydon - Sunday Dec 10th at 2pm Gingerbread Christmas Tree Making Day - Saturday Dec 16th 10am.Register now at newhope.net.au/whats-on for more info or to get involved contact Phil Gaudion at phil.gaudion@newhope.net.au PAGE 12
NewHope News December 2017 / January 2018
We Need Your Help!
We are looking for new leaders who can help facilitate this mums
bible study.
Seedlings bible study was created out of a need for mums to
connect with God’s word during the crazy season of wrangling small
children. We have an amazing time meeting once a week for a bible
study and social time with our children in tow but also have social
catch ups and guest speakers.
We are looking for more women who are interested in being part of
the Seedlings team. There are many components to making it work
and we would love to see Seedlings continue strong and grow into
an even bigger tree, blessing future mums.
Would you please join us in prayerfully considering how you might
be involved? Do you have space in your week to serve or an interest
in mentoring young mums? If so, please let us know!
Contact Rachel at rachel.williamson@newhope.net.au
or Jasmine Sapolu at families@newhope.net.au for more
information or enquiries.
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Dates for your
Calendar
3 Dec Grade 6 Graduation Party & Service
Meet in the Function Room at 4:30pm for a party
and then stay on for the evening service and a time
of prayer as our grade 6s transition into Youth
10 Dec Last week of Kids Church for 2017
Please bring a plate to share at the party (grades 1-6)
17 Dec Nativity Play in Adult Church
There is no program this Sunday. Children not
involved in the play are encouraged to attend the
adult services and watch the performance
11 Feb First week of 2018
Playspace is on during the holidays at the 9am
service for 5 years & under. We can’t wait to see you
all when NewHope Kids returns on 11 Feb 2018!
Questions?
PAGE 14 alicia.demond@newhope.net.auNewHope News December 2017 / January 2018
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Young Families at NewHope
Now is the time to register for 2018
Are you interested in joining one of our joy filled ministries with your
children 0-5yrs? We have mainly music, mainly play, DanceTime,
Seedlings and our Persian playgroup.
Check out the details: newhope.net.au/children
Contact Jasmine to register: families@newhope.net.au
If you’re interested in joining one of our teams we’d LOVE to hear
from you (get in quick - places are limited). Contact Sarah at
sarah.matthews@newhope.net.au
Christmas Party!
6 - 7:30pm Wed 13th December
FREE Event
EVERYONE WELCOME
There will be Christmas crafts, an interactive nativity
story and lots of fun music and action
Festive supper and bouncy castle
Optional: Dress up your little one in their favourite nativity
costume and get involved in our nativity story
RSVP to your session leader or email
families@newhope.net.au
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MESSY
PLAY DAYS
Happening at PlaySpace
Tueday 12th & Friday 15th December
11:30am - 12:30pm
Bring a change of clothes
Entry to PlaySpace $7
Lots of activities, mess and creativity
NewHope Baptist Church
3 Springfield Road, Blackburn North
For more information contact Chris Somers
playspace@newhope.net.au
playspace
PAGE 17NewHope News December 2017 / January 2018 Have you made your Storehouse Gift & Ministry Pledge yet? To do so, and to find out more, visit seeds.newhope.net.au PAGE 18
NewHope News December 2017 / January 2018
Giving
Bank Details for Electronic Giving
Account Information for all giving:
Account Name: NewHope Baptist Church BSB: 033-113
Accounts: 168273 - NewHope Community
117679 - Ministry Giving, Care
NewHope Global, Storehouse (Tax Deductible)
Gifts
Please include description of the
117695 - Building for God’s purpose of your gift and your
name for the tax deductible
Glory gifts.
(Non Tax-Deductible)
i.e. Name + BFGG
168273 - Building for God’s Name + Build
Glory Name + Care
(Tax-Deductible)
Giving via Family Trust
Please note that NewHope Baptist Church can claim back franking
credits from the Australian Taxation Office where you give via
your Discretionary Trust and where the distribution includes a
component of franked income.
Please provide Surette Southwood with your Trust Distribution
Statement at surette.southwood@newhope.net.au
Each person should give what they
have decided in their heart to give,
not reluctantly or under compulsion,
for God is able to make all grace
abound to you, so that in all things
at all times, having all that you need,
you will abound in every good work’
2 Corinthians 9: 7 – 8
PAGE 19Giving
Credit Card Authority
Please complete and send to the Church Office by:
• Placing in the offering bucket
• Scan and email to surette.southwood@newhope.net.au
• Mail to PO Box 255, Kerrimuir 3129
Or visit newhope.net.au/give to give online
Section 1: Personal Details
Title: ........ First Name: ...................... Last Name: .....................
Address: .............................................. Postcode: ......................
Phone: ....................................... Mobile: ..................................
Email: .......................................................................................
Section 2: Giving (please tick)
Non-Tax Deductible Tax Deductible
Ministry Fund Building for God’s Glory
Building for God’s Glory NewHope Community Care
NewHope Global
Storehouse Gifts
Section 3: Gift or Payment Details
Amount $
Weekly Monthly Once Off
Section 4: Credit Card Details
Card Type: (please tick) Visa Mastercard
Cardholder’s Name: ...................................................................
Cardholder’s Signature: .............................................................
Card Number:
Expiry Date: CCV:
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