Last weekend the.evolution student ministries from all three campuses headed off to Alice Noble Ice Arena in Wooster for a fun evening on the rink. such beauty...
Saturday, January 31, 2009
Tuesday, January 27, 2009
A-town Pride!
This weekend I was very sick. Could barely talk. Yet I knew that my team would do great.
Thanks Jimmy, Melissa, Josh, Andrew, Jordan, Bud, Nicole, Greg, Justin, Jason, Emily, and everyone else who helped pick-up the slack!
Thanks Jimmy, Melissa, Josh, Andrew, Jordan, Bud, Nicole, Greg, Justin, Jason, Emily, and everyone else who helped pick-up the slack!
Monday, January 26, 2009
Simple Vision | Connect-ing with Crazy Call of God
On Sunday Charles' brought a great message [watch it here]
The worship set included...
The worship set included...
Glorious One by Steve Fee
Awesome is the Lord Most High by Christ Tomlin
The Stand by Hillsong United
Salvation is Here by Hillsong United
Friday, January 23, 2009
You might be from Ashland if.....
Hey everyone I got this list from a friend......How many of you can relate to this list or these kind of memories regardless of what town you're from?If you can relate to any of these or have anymore to add just post a comment here on the blog.
I'll just bet this makes us a little bit nostalgic. I know it did me. Can't wait to hear from everyone.
You know you grew up in Ashland if......
...you know you have to drive an hour to get anywhere interesting.
...you've ever chased hot air balloons.
...you've ever cruised Claremont as a teenager.
...you know what the cat car is.
...you've ever wondered if anyone actually hangs out at the Wagon Wheel.
...you know what it means to "Scrounge it".
...you've ever smelled Archway cookies baking.
...you felt bad for good ol' Home Hardware when Home Depot opened.
...Gotti XIII came to your school.
...you had to ride the school bus for an hour to get to or from school at least once in your childhood.
...you remember when Maurices and JCPenney exsisted.
...you remember when Food Town closed and Buehler's opened.
...you've had to go out of town to go shopping for anything (except groceries).
...you remember birthday parties at the Rollercade and Lurray Lanes.
...you know what "Sindust" is.
...you've often seen 4-wheelers driving down your street.
...your school had "Drive Your Tractor To School Day".
...you consider seeing half a dozen Amish buggies on a daily basis is a normal occurance.
...you've ever gotten stuck to your chair in the Ashland Cinema and then gotten up only to step in something even more sticky
...you go to Lyn Way for the BEST pie and cheapest lunch in town.
...you go to Friendly's after any major school event.
...your pediatrician was Dr. Murthi (breath in....breath out....)
...you remember The Dairy Dolly, Harlow's, and Super X.
...you always see an Amish buggy parked at Aldi's.
...Dr. Westbeld was your orthodontist, as well as almost every other kid you knew who had braces.
...you've had ice cream from the little red shack at Brookside Park.
...you remember when US RT 250E was pretty much bare, and everyone went to the Southern side of town for everything.
...you've ever been sled riding at the Country Club.
...you know the difference between a Township Rd and a County Rd.
...you've been to a "haunted bridge."
...you remember Pleasant St, Grant St, and Arthur St schools (for Ashland City school kids).
...you remember when Nankin, Polk, and Ruggles Troy elementary schools still stood (for Mapleton District kids).
...you remember when "the lot" was a huge hang out.
...you spray painted huge rocks when you were a senior in high school.
...spring clean-up is kinda like a big free shopping spree for most people.
...half the kids in school were gone during fair week.
...half the kids in school were gone during deer hunting season.
...you remember having to listen to the WNCO for an hour to hear if your school was closed/delayed for snow.
...you see at least 5 people you know everytime you go to Wal-Mart.
...you remember what the old Wal-Mart plaza was like before it became a ghost town.
...you know you have to drive an hour to get anywhere interesting.
...you've ever chased hot air balloons.
...you've ever cruised Claremont as a teenager.
...you know what the cat car is.
...you've ever wondered if anyone actually hangs out at the Wagon Wheel.
...you know what it means to "Scrounge it".
...you've ever smelled Archway cookies baking.
...you felt bad for good ol' Home Hardware when Home Depot opened.
...Gotti XIII came to your school.
...you had to ride the school bus for an hour to get to or from school at least once in your childhood.
...you remember when Maurices and JCPenney exsisted.
...you remember when Food Town closed and Buehler's opened.
...you've had to go out of town to go shopping for anything (except groceries).
...you remember birthday parties at the Rollercade and Lurray Lanes.
...you know what "Sindust" is.
...you've often seen 4-wheelers driving down your street.
...your school had "Drive Your Tractor To School Day".
...you consider seeing half a dozen Amish buggies on a daily basis is a normal occurance.
...you've ever gotten stuck to your chair in the Ashland Cinema and then gotten up only to step in something even more sticky
...you go to Lyn Way for the BEST pie and cheapest lunch in town.
...you go to Friendly's after any major school event.
...your pediatrician was Dr. Murthi (breath in....breath out....)
...you remember The Dairy Dolly, Harlow's, and Super X.
...you always see an Amish buggy parked at Aldi's.
...Dr. Westbeld was your orthodontist, as well as almost every other kid you knew who had braces.
...you've had ice cream from the little red shack at Brookside Park.
...you remember when US RT 250E was pretty much bare, and everyone went to the Southern side of town for everything.
...you've ever been sled riding at the Country Club.
...you know the difference between a Township Rd and a County Rd.
...you've been to a "haunted bridge."
...you remember Pleasant St, Grant St, and Arthur St schools (for Ashland City school kids).
...you remember when Nankin, Polk, and Ruggles Troy elementary schools still stood (for Mapleton District kids).
...you remember when "the lot" was a huge hang out.
...you spray painted huge rocks when you were a senior in high school.
...spring clean-up is kinda like a big free shopping spree for most people.
...half the kids in school were gone during fair week.
...half the kids in school were gone during deer hunting season.
...you remember having to listen to the WNCO for an hour to hear if your school was closed/delayed for snow.
...you see at least 5 people you know everytime you go to Wal-Mart.
...you remember what the old Wal-Mart plaza was like before it became a ghost town.
Have a great day!
Pastor Bud
Monday, January 19, 2009
Simple Vision | Week #2 - Connect
This Sunday the snow was falling, but it could not stop our praises from being lifted up to our God. Before service we had our membership class. Let us know if you didn't make it and are interested in our membership class.
We opened the worship service with a cover of a song by the Fray called You Found Me.
The worship set included...
Next Step on your walk...
We opened the worship service with a cover of a song by the Fray called You Found Me.
The worship set included...
We Won't Be Quiet by David Crowder BandThe Big Idea of the message was to simply...
Love the Lord by Lincoln Brewster
Glorious One by Steve Fee
From the Inside Out by Hillsong United
Connect with GodAt New Hope we want to encourage you to take a next step in your walk with God. Here are a couple of next steps you can take as a follow up to this weeks message.
Next Step on your walk...
Memorize New Hope's Simple Vision - "Connect, Grow, Serve, Go."Take the next step in your walk with God!
Begin a daily prayer time to connect with God.
Ask God, 'How can I worship you on a daily?
Sunday, January 18, 2009
Serving Spotlight | Common Grounds
Interested in serving? Check out the Common Grounds Cafe...
A big thank you to the team that runs the cafe each week. You have no idea how the littlest gestures of service and kindness can make an internal impact in someones life.
If you are interested in serving in the cafe send Nicole an email.
A big thank you to the team that runs the cafe each week. You have no idea how the littlest gestures of service and kindness can make an internal impact in someones life.
If you are interested in serving in the cafe send Nicole an email.
Wednesday, January 14, 2009
Walking Without Vision
Jeff Cooper did a great job this past weekend showing us that with out vision.
If you want to watch or listen to the full message click here.
If you want to see a video of what it's like to smack your boss click here.
If you want to watch or listen to the full message click here.
If you want to see a video of what it's like to smack your boss click here.
Tuesday, January 13, 2009
Simple Vision | Week #1
We had a great worship experience this past Sunday. We were very engaged in worship, our team was serving with a smile, and the Simple Vision of New Hope was presented.
Worship set included...
Next Step on your walk...
Worship set included...
We Won't Be Quiet by David Crowder BandThe Big Idea of the message was...
Let the Praises Ring by Lincoln Brewster
Awesome is the Lord Most High by Chris Tomlin
Beautiful One by Tim Hughes
Mighty to Save by Hillsong United
Connect with God and OthersI wanted to encourage you to take a next step in your walk with God and our NH-Church Community. Here are a few next steps as a follow up to the message that I am challenging you.
Grow in Christ likeness
Serve with your gifts
Go Share Jesus
Next Step on your walk...
Memorize the Great Commandment - Matthew 22:37-40Praying for you and your walk in your walk with God on 2009!
Memorize the Great Commission - Matthew 28:18-20
Memorize New Hope's Simple Vision - "Connect, Grow, Serve, Go."
Friday, January 9, 2009
SIMPLE VISION
Is church simple…or does it seem way too complex? Jesus had a vision that was simple... and powerful. The amazing thing is that a few ordinary guys caught His vision and helped change the world. Can we do the same? What is this simple vision and what does it have to do with New Hope and… me? Just what is the Jesus way of doing things and are we doing them? In fact, it's simple.
Join us as we start simple vision this Sunday.
Join us as we start simple vision this Sunday.
NH-Ashland Family Photos
At New Hope Ashland we see the church, not only a church, but a family of believers.
Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up. Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all people, especially to those who belong to the family of believers. [Galatians 6v9-11]
Every family should have a family photo album so we are going to start collecting photos. How are we going to collect this photos? Drop box? Snail Mail? - No.
Via email. Here is what we want you to do. Email photos of yourself, our worship gatherings, etc. to photos@newhopewired.tv. The photos will immediately show up in the slide show in the right column of our blog.
Kevin Rush
Wednesday, January 7, 2009
The New Office????
Ok, Are we DREAMING GOD SIZED DREAMS???As Pastor Kevin and I shared this past Sunday, one of the initiatives we are working on for 2009 is having a presence in the community during the week.
One of the things we are looking at right now is an office where we can meet. We are pursuing several different options and I thank those of you who personally came to me with ideas. That's what it takes. Each of us investing with our TIME, TALENT, and TREASURES to grow this body and make things happen!
I'm sure there are more great ideas out there so if you have them don't keep them to yourself. Let me, Pastor Kevin or Nicole know.
You can comment here, contact us via e-mail or call us at 419-651-2724.
Please continue to pray that God will open the doors to a location so we can continue to move forward in His mission here in Ashland.
Thanks for all you do.
Blessings,
Pastor Bud
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