Deacons On Duty

Deacon Barbara James (973)517-9887
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Holy Week

Today is Palm Sunday, the first day of Holy Week or Passion Week and the 6th Sunday in the Lenten Season.  It marks Jesus triumphal entry into Jerusalem riding on a donkey. The people welcomed Jesus by waving palms and throwing palm branches in the street as they cried out “Hosanna”, while Jesus rode through the streets on a donkey. Maundy Thursday is one day before Good Friday. On this day Jesus gathered his disciples together for one last meal known as “The Last Supper”  It was at this meal that Jesus washed his disciples’ feet, and they ate bread to symbolize Jesus broken body, and drank wine to symbolize Jesus blood that he was going to shed on the cross. Jesus was also betrayed by one of his disciples, Judas Iscariot, and arrested. Good Friday is the day that Jesus was crucified on a cross at Calvary and died for your sins and mine.  Today many Christians attend church services to hear the “7 Last Words” that Jesus said as he lay dying on the cross at Calvary being preached.

members meeting

Mark your calendars. Our quarterly members meeting is scheduled for Saturday, April 26th at 9 am.

Scholarship ministry fundraiser

The Scholarship Ministry is hosting an Easter Bake Sale on Sunday, April 20th. We need your donations! We will only take donations purchased and packaged from a bakery or store.  All proceeds will go to benefit our New Hope Scholars. To sign up to bring a donation, please email: scholarship@nhbceo.org, click here or sign up in the lobby.

widows & widowers

We would like to invite our Widows & Widowers to dinner and a play on Thursday, June 12, 2025, with Pastor Williams and the Deacons. The Dinner will start at 1:30 pm, and the show will begin at 5:00 pm in Newark. All those who are interested should sign up in the lobby.

Certificate of ProgresS Program Classes 

The Board of Christian Education will sponsor a class entitled Doctrine of the Holy Spirit. This class is being taught at Noon Day Bible Study and during Wednesday Night Family Bible Study.  All those who complete 10 hours of attendance and class participation will receive credit through the National Sunday School Publishing Board.   We are using “The Person and Work of the Holy Spirit” by R. A. Torrey. The book cost is $15.  See a representative in each session to purchase your book. Other options to access the reading can be found here.

DECOR MINISTRY

Get ready for the annual Pre-Mother’s Day Soiree on May 3, 2025 at the Chandelier in Belleville, NJ. The cost is $50. This year we will have more surprises.

youth MINISTRY

Save the Date: Easter is Sunday, April 20th. Easter Donations Needed! We are collecting donations to make this Easter special for our community! We need: Plastic Easter Baskets, individually wrapped snacks, Candy, Plastic Eggs, & Easter Crafts. Every donation helps bring joy to children and families. Please drop off items to the storage bins by 4/16/25! Thanking God in advance for another year to celebrate the resurrection of Jesus.

Ongoing Announcements:

• NEW MEMBERS: For those who have not started their new member’s classes and those who have yet to complete their classes, there is a class taught every Sunday at 9:30 am in the chapel except on a 5th Sunday in the month. There is no class held on 5th Sundays. There is a class on the 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Sunday, for a total of 4 classes to be completed before baptism and the right hand of fellowship. You can start a class on any Sunday based on your schedule. Each teacher can explain the completion process if you have any questions.

• VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: Are you a licensed CDL Driver willing to volunteer for Church Bus pick up on Sunday mornings? If so, please contact the church office at 973-678-6710.

• CONTACT INFORMATION: Members are asked to update contact information with the church office. Update your information by clicking here or contact the church office.

• CALLING ALL YOUTH! Join us each Wednesday for a fun and inspiring time with Youth Ministry! We have exciting activities planned just for you. The Youth Ministry meets on Wednesdays from 5-7 pm. Bring a friend, and let’s grow together in faith, creativity, and fellowship! We can’t wait to see you there!

• SUNDAY SCHOOL: The Adult Sunday School Class meets in the sanctuary every Sunday at 9:30 am. School Sunday Lesson Commentaries may be prepaid in advance after Sunday School. The cost per commentary is $20.00. Online Sunday School Classes for Adults, Children, and Youth can be found on the New Hope Facebook Page.

• BIBLE STUDY: Noon Day Bible Study on Wednesdays isn’t just for seniors; it’s for adults of all ages. Wednesday Night Family Bible Study starts at 5 pm for the children/youth, followed by the adults at 7 pm. Come and join us as we study God’s word together.  Pick the time of study that is best for you.