What you focus on the most, expands.

Thought for the day: What you focus on the most, expands. We are created beings made in the image of a creative God. What this means is that we all have the power to influence-whether positively or negatively-our circumstances. If you want a dynamic ministry program, you can create it. If you want a vibrant faith community, you can create it. Energy flows where attention goes and if something is dead, dying, or no longer working it's time to assess the amount of time, energy, and resources being given to those areas. If all the money is spent on building maintenance, it is no wonder that the youth program is dying. If all the time is spent at council meetings, it's no wonder that the areas of outreach and evangelism are lacking. We all have the same creative power to ultimately design, and therefore enhance, our lives and our ministries. Sometimes things do require more energy, time, and resources than others...but it requires balance. You can learn a lot about a church's priorities by looking at what they give the most to. Everything requires an investment; if you want more, give more. Hope is not something that just happens unless you create an atmosphere of giving to and investing in the people, things, and programs that inspire hope in your community. What do you hope for, and what are you doing about it? #progressRenew

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Great First Person Representation of George and Martha Washington!

“I am sure that never was a people, who had more reason to acknowledge a Divine interposition in their affairs, than those of the United States; and I should be pained to believe that they have forgotten that agency, which was so often manifested during our Revolution, or that they failed to consider the omnipotence of that God who is alone able to protect them.” George Washington.

George and Martha Washington depicted by Bill and Cara Elder are Historians and 1st person interpreters. We enjoy providing a lesson in living history and would love to be a part of your event or make a presentation to your group or school!

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Theology on Tap

Theology on Tap - The pastor of New Hope United Church of Christ invites you to join us at the local pub for some stimulating conversation. As you sip your cold beverage, be ready to chew on some hot topics. Bring your questions, musings and open minds as we tap into spirit and spirits. We meet every Wednesday from 6:30pm – 7:30pm at the Abbey at 117 N. Woodland Avenue.

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Knowledge, Experience, Leadership, and Inspiration

"Let the reins of government then be braced and held with a steady hand, and every violation of the constitution be reprehended. If defective, let it be amended, but not suffered to be trampled upon whilst it has an existence."
GEORGE WASHINGTON, letter to Henry Lee, 1786

George and Martha Washington depicted by Bill and Cara Elder are Historians and 1st person interpreters. We enjoy providing a lesson in living history and would love to be a part of your event or make a presentation to your group or school!

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"God is still Speaking..."

"God is still Speaking..."

A campaign by the United Church of Christ to remind us that God still has a lot more to say...

Since New Hope United Church of Christ opened its doors, this quote has been a burning vision of New Hope to make religion relevant again and to extend an extravagant welcome to all—because no matter who you are, or where you are on life's journey, you're welcome here. Here at the New Hope United Church of Christ.

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Welcome to the new age... at New Hope UCC in DeLand!

If you are young or old, you are welcome
If you have brown skin, black skin, white skin, yellow skin, or red skin, you are welcome
If you are married or single, you are welcome
If you are gay or straight, you are welcome
If you cannot hear or see, you are welcome
If you are sick or well, you are welcome
If you are a man or a woman, you are welcome
If you are happy or sad, you are welcome
If you are rich or poor, powerful or weak, you are welcome
If you believe in God some of the time or none of the time or all of the time, you are welcome...
You are welcome here.
Come with your gifts, your pain, your hope, your fears
Come with the traditions that have helped you and hurt you
Come with your experiences that have made you and broken you
Come with a mind ready to engage and a heart open to discern
Come and listen for the Sacred Spirit that calls you to love your neighbor wholeheartedly,
seek justice, create peace and practice compassion.
You are welcome here.

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What you focus on the most, expands...

Thought for the day: What you focus on the most, expands. We are created beings made in the image of a creative God. What this means is that we all have the power to influence-whether positively or negatively-our circumstances. If you want a dynamic ministry program, you can create it. If you want a vibrant faith community, you can create it. Energy flows where attention goes and if something is dead, dying, or no longer working it's time to assess the amount of time, energy, and resources being given to those areas. If all the money is spent on building maintenance, it is no wonder that the youth program is dying. If all the time is spent at council meetings, it's no wonder that the areas of outreach and evangelism are lacking. We all have the same creative power to ultimately design, and therefore enhance, our lives and our ministries. Sometimes things do require more energy, time, and resources than others...but it requires balance. You can learn a lot about a church's priorities by looking at what they give the most to. Everything requires an investment; if you want more, give more. Hope is not something that just happens unless you create an atmosphere of giving to and investing in the people, things, and programs that inspire hope in your community. What do you hope for, and what are you doing about it?

Learn more about us!

www.newhopeuccdeland.org | (386) 473-7429