Tackling any big challenge, like our Mission Statement, requires training. We have to prepare ourselves spiritually, mentally and even physically. Followers of Jesus are given a set of principles that teach us how to help foster the kind of community our world is longing for – one of peace, harmony and respect. These principles are called Heart Attitudes, and they’re critical for us as individuals and as a church.

identity, spiritual preparation, heart attitudes, community, training, peace

Key Verses: 1 Peter 2:1, 2 Timothy 3:16–17, Ephesians 1:5–8, Ephesians 4:15, John 13:34–35, Matthew 28:19–20, Philippians 2:3–4, Proverbs 27:17

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What is New Hope’s purpose as a church? If our lives are built around Jesus, then His church is the bedrock that all things flow through. The mission of New Hope is a grounding statement - a declaration of the work we have before us. It’s never going to be accomplished because it’s so big and grand. But it will always be here driving us forward, guiding us and giving us tools to evaluate how we’re doing.

church mission, New Hope mission, purpose,Great Commission, community

Key Verses: Ephesians 2:1-10, Ephesians 2:1–10, Matthew

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Remembering what God asks of us allows us to challenge where we are and what we’re doing – it gives us our “whys”. The world might change around us, but our foundational answers to some very basic questions shouldn’t.

God's will, whys, foundational questions, mission, obedience

Key Verses: 1 Corinthians 11:27–28, 1 Corinthians 15:58, Jeremiah 29:11–13, John 6:66–69

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lessons learned part two, COVID, pandemic

Key Verses: 1 Corinthians 10:13, Acts 16:22-40, Isaiah 41:10, James 1:5–8, John 13:34–35, Mark 10:45, Matthew 22:37–40, Matthew 7:12, Proverbs 11:14, Proverbs 18:24, Proverbs 20:6, Proverbs 24:3–4, Psalm 119:10–11

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lessons learned, COVID, pandemic

Key Verses: 1 Corinthians 9:22–23, 2 Peter 2:22, James 1:2-8, James 1:2–8, Psalm 139:23–24

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Max Lucado says, “Baptism is the initial step of a faithful heart.” Whether you’re a new follower of Jesus or someone who’s been growing in their faith for a while, this is a very important step to take.

We all live by a set of rules – rules of law, of society, of religion and even our own rules. These rules guide how we live and the decisions we make. What happens, though, when circumstances change and the rules no longer seem ‘right’? Do we bend the rules to fit the circumstance, or stand firm regardless of the cost? It can get pretty complicated! In the series, The Mandalorian, Mando, the main character, lives by a strict Code of The Guild and The Creed of The Mandalorian. What he believes is ‘right’ comes into question when he considers the life and possible death of the Baby Yoda. We’ll take a look at some of the decisions he makes and how they line up with how Jesus tells us to live.

The Mandalorian, rules, code, faith, circumstances, right vs wrong

Key Verses: Isaiah 43:1-4, Luke 6:32-35, Luke 6:35, Mark 12:29-31

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WandaVision starts three weeks after the events of Avengers: Endgame. Two of the characters are living an idyllic suburban life in Westview, New Jersey, trying to conceal their true natures. As their surroundings begin to move through different decades, and they encounter various recognizable television settings, the couple suspects things are not as they seem. This is a powerful story of love and loss.

WandaVision, love, loss, grief, healing

Key Verses: 2 Corinthians 1:3-4, Isaiah 41:10, Isaiah 53:3, Psalm 139:16, Psalm 34:18, Psalm 6:6-7, Revelation 21:1

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There aren’t a lot of real-world examples of people who truly encourage and look for the best in others with no agenda. Every day on TV and online, we’re told we’re not good enough as we are, to brace ourselves for the worst, and to call out each mistake as we see them. It’s exhausting. Perhaps that’s why so many are drawn to Ted Lasso – a man with an uncanny ability to positively impact everyone he meets with kindness.

Ted Lasso, encouragement, kindness, looking for the best, positivity, media

Key Verses: Ephesians 4:29–32, Ephesians 4:32, Galatians 5:22–23, Matthew 7:12

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Emmanuel means, “God with Us.” We frequently hear this name at Christmas, as God sent His son, Jesus, to live with us on earth. Followers of Christ have assurance far beyond the Christmas story, in knowing that because of what Jesus did, we will share eternity with Him in heaven.

Emmanuel, God with us, Christmas, eternity, Immanuel

Key Verses: Colossians 1:13-23, Colossians 1:13–14, Isaiah 7:14, Matthew 1:20–23, Matthew 28:18–20

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