40 Days of Love - Word on the Street!

The first week of 40 Days of Love is underway and it has been nothing short of awesome. Here are some quotes from some of those who attended a small group so far...

It was awesome! I'm in with a great group of people that I didn't know. I am looking forward to getting to know some new people! I'm very excited!

Our host was very good; everyone participated. I can't wait to see what we will learn next week.

I had such a great time learning from one another. God is already challenging me through this, and it is only the first week.

If you missed the first week of small groups, it's not to late to join. Contact your host or give me [Kevin] a call at 419.612.7487 if you are unsure of what group you are in.

Soccer Kicks 4 Kids

in case you missed this past sunday, alex kuenzli was part of our launch for 40 days of love. Her ministry is Soccer Kicks for Kids

a conversation with 12 year old alex about her ministry soccer kicks 4 kids.

40 Days of Love Small Groups Start!

New Hope Ashland is a buzz around the excite that Small Groups are starting this coming week!  We have had over 70 people sign up for small groups and we can't wait for them to meet starting on Oct 18th and 19th. We are so excited to see how God is going to use these groups to change lives in our community.  We already have some exciting stories to tell and the groups have not even started.

If you haven't signed up you still can! Email Howard, Nicole or I and we will get you in one.  The group discussion books are free all we need is you to commit and be there for 6 weeks. Join us!

Time Change Sunday!

Hey everybody!  Don't forget that November 1st is Time Change Sunday. It is a huge day in the life of NH-Ashland.  Not only is the time falling back, but we are changing times from 11:22a to 11a.

 Make sure you put this on the calendar!

Emotional Baggage [Going Deeper]

On Sunday as we continued in our series called Baggage we answered the question, "Who am I in Christ?'

• You are forgiven in Christ
• You are complete in Christ
• You are secure in Christ

There is often a contradiction between our new identity in Christ and how we think and feel about ourselves, which affects the way we live and what we do. The truth of who we are in Christ becomes our experience as we renew our minds (Romans 12:2) and agree with God. Check any statements below that describe how you often think or feel about yourself. Then look up the corresponding verses and write out what God says is true about you. Each time you recognize that you are thinking an old belief, reject it and agree with what God says. Ask God to show you how to act on this truth, and trust the Holy Spirit to empower you.

__ I feel weak and powerless.  [Philippians 4:13; 2 Timothy 1:7]
__ I am unloved and un-loveable.  [Ephesians 2:4-5; John 15:9]
__ I feel guilty.  [Colossians 1:14,20; 2:13-14]
__ I am not good enough.  [Hebrews 10:10, 14]
__ I feel inadequate. [2 Corinthians 3:5-6]
__ I am a fearful and anxious person.  [2 Timothy 1:7]
__ I am a disappointment to God.  [Zephaniah 3:17]
__ I am not very smart.  [1 Corinthians 1:30; 2:16]
__ I am worthless & don’t deserve anything. [Isa 43:3-4; 1Pt 1:18-19]
__ I am not special or important. [Zephaniah 3:17; Ephesians 2:10]
__ I am a sinner.  [Colossians 1:22; 2 Cor. 5:21]
__ I feel responsible for my life.  [Phil. 1:6; 2:13; 2 Thess. 3:3]
__ I feel like I never measure up.  [Romans 15:7]
__ I don’t have enough ______________. [Ph 4:19; Ep 1:3]
__ I am unwanted and don’t belong. [Ephesians 1:4-5; 1 John 3:1-2]
__ I feel condemned.  [John 3:18; Romans 8:1]
__ I am alone with no one to care of me. [Heb13:5; 1Pt 5:7; Ps 91]
__ I have no plan or purpose for my life. [Jer29:11; Eph2:10; Ps38:23]

 Remember who God says you are!