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Easter Sunday Worship Service

This Sunday, March 31, 2024 at 9:30 AM

Resurrection of the Lord/Easter Sunday

Special Music, including Marlene Jolliffe and the Community Brass Band

Scripture:

Psalm 118: 1-2, 14,24

Acts 10:34-43

Psalm 70

Again this year, we are asking everyone to bring fresh flowers to place on a bare wooden cross. This Flowering of the Cross represents the transition from Good Friday to Easter, from meditation on Jesus’ death to joyful celebration of his resurrection. The ceremony transforms a barren cross, a reminder of Jesus’ death, into an Easter symbol. Covered with fresh, living flowers, the cross serves not only as an emblem of Jesus’ resurrection but also of the continuing presence of Christ among today’s Christians.

Preaching: The Rev. Dr. Robert Johnson

Sunday Worship

What does living in the real world mean for people of faith and good will?

What difference does belief in Jesus make in your daily life?

Are you hoping to find a fellowship where you can be welcomed into a family of faith, whoever you are?

Welcome

If these are your questions and your hopes, we think you will find your place with us at New Hanover Presbyterian Church. We are dedicated to finding thoughtful ways to understand and live out the teachings of Jesus. We do not insist on lock-step thinking or litmus-test living. We do believe that Christian faith will eventually lead us to heaven but leads us to others right now, and we seek to be a redemptive and beneficial member of our community now.

Interested?

We hope you will join us for worship on Sundays at 9:30 a.m.

Blessings, Robert Johnson

Our Vision:

To make Jesus Christ’s life, death, and resurrection relevant today.

Our Mission:

As a welcoming community of believers in Jesus Christ, we will unite our Faith and works to share God’s love.

Our Values:

Based on our understanding of the bible, New Hanover Presbyterian Church believes that, Love, Acceptance, Inclusion, Redemption, Mercy And Equity are values Jesus Christ taught and demonstrated. We are convinced that these values that Jesus Christ advocated in Matthew 22: 37-40 when He said:

“You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind. This is the great and first commandment. And a second is like it: You shall love your neighbor as yourself. On these two commandments depend all the Law and the Prophets.”

When the Apostle Paul was writing to the church at Rome, he said this: “…you know what time it is, how it is now the moment for you to wake from sleep, for salvation is nearer to us now than when we became believers.”

In other words, there is no Christian option that allows us to be Christian and still stay asleep or to politely doze in a world of hurt and need. We want to be alive to the world as it is now and to engage with that world as those transformed by the love of Jesus. We hope you will come and join us in this quest to live in the present with the wisdom and power of the God of all the ages.

Blessings,
Robert Johnson, Pastor
New Hanover Presbyterian Church

Community

This community has made a decision – we are not following any crowd. We are, instead, committed to take the Scriptures seriously and humanity compassionately. Our goal is to read the Bible in both its ancient context and its modern implications, and have it make a difference in the way we live our daily lives and in how we see people and treat them. We believe the scriptures have something vital and unique to say now – something that no political party or social movement can or will say. At New Hanover, we believe Jesus and the people that follow him should not be conformed to the conventional wisdom and path of the world, but transformed by God’s grace.

When the Apostle Paul was writing to the church at Rome, he said this: “…you know what time it is, how it is now the moment for you to wake from sleep, for salvation is nearer to us now than when we became believers.” In other words, there is no Christian option that allows us to be Christian and still stay asleep or to politely doze in a world of hurt and need. We want to be alive to the world as it is now and to engage with that world as those transformed by the love of Jesus. We hope you will come and join us in this quest to live in the present with the wisdom and power of the God of all the ages.

Blessings,
Robert Johnson, Pastor
New Hanover Presbyterian Church

2024-03-28

Maundy Thursday

Our Tenebrae service on March 28 at 7:00 pm looks back on the night Jesus instituted the Lord's Supper, remembering that this was among the last acts Jesus did before he was arrested, tortured and crucified. We use this time to consider our own part in Jesus' sacrifice of his life for our own.

Following the celebration of the Lord's Supper the church will be stripped of it's holy objects in mourning for what is to come.

2024-03-31

Again this year, on Easter morning, we are asking everyone to bring fresh flowers to place on a bare wooden cross. This Flowering of the Cross represents the transition from Good Friday to Easter, from meditation on Jesus' death to joyful celebration of his resurrection. The ceremony transforms a barren cross, a reminder of Jesus' death, into an Easter symbol. Covered with fresh, living flowers, the cross serves not only as an emblem of Jesus' resurrection but also of the continuing presence of Christ among today's Christians.

 

2024-04-01

Yoga at New Hanover

April 1 at 6PM (sharp!)

Join us for an informal time of yoga here at the church. We'll meet on the first and third Monday, in Hanover Hall, March 18 through May 20, at 6pm. All you need to bring is a yoga mat, and an optional water bottle.

Classes will include building strength in the core, balance in the body, as well as increasing flexibility and range of motion. Calm your mind, feel alive and revived.

There is no charge for the class. No experience is necessary. The class will be led by Carolyn Shute. For more information, contact Carolyn.

WHAT TO EXPECT

Our 9:30am service is designed to reinforce our core values of love, acceptance, inclusion, redemption, mercy and equity. These values, exhibited and preached upon by our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, are reflected in our music, sermon and church news and updates. We aim to connect and build relationships before, during and after our service.

Upon arrival to our church you will be greeted will smile and receive our worship bulletin. You’ll be directed to sanctuary. We aim to create a welcoming and inclusive worship space!

Each service features a sermon, based on scripture, designed to better understand these passages and to reach forward to today’s times to give us guidance, hope and a challenge. Music is both contemporary and traditional, with our choir and church musicians playing live and meaningful music. We also occasionally feature solo voice and instrumental works. A children’s time is a regular service feature where we share God’s good news through stories and examples. After this, young children can go to our education wing if desired, with adult supervision. Our news and updates allow us to hear of ongoing missions and ways to support those less fortunate in our community.

Following the service we offer coffee and treats, in a designated time to build relationships with one another. Our Faith in Life educational series is offered in Fall, Spring and Summer and features interesting and important topics of discussion and learning. Occasionally we have a special class and/or luncheon available.

We think you’ll enjoy our intentional and inclusive approach to worship!

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Easter Sunday Worship Service

This Sunday, March 31, 2024 at 9:30 AM

Resurrection of the Lord/Easter Sunday

Special Music, including Marlene Jolliffe and the Community Brass Band

Scripture:

Psalm 118: 1-2, 14,24

Acts 10:34-43

Psalm 70

Again this year, we are asking everyone to bring fresh flowers to place on a bare wooden cross. This Flowering of the Cross represents the transition from Good Friday to Easter, from meditation on Jesus’ death to joyful celebration of his resurrection. The ceremony transforms a barren cross, a reminder of Jesus’ death, into an Easter symbol. Covered with fresh, living flowers, the cross serves not only as an emblem of Jesus’ resurrection but also of the continuing presence of Christ among today’s Christians.

Preaching: The Rev. Dr. Robert Johnson

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Maundy Thursday Tenebrae Service

2024-03-28

Maundy Thursday

Our Tenebrae service on March 28 at 7:00 pm looks back on the night Jesus instituted the Lord’s Supper, remembering that this was among the last acts Jesus did before he was arrested, tortured and crucified. We use this time to consider our own part in Jesus’ sacrifice of his life for our own.

Following the celebration of the Lord’s Supper the church will be stripped of it’s holy objects in mourning for what is to come.

Maundy Thursday Worship Service
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Flowering of the Cross

2024-03-31

Again this year, on Easter morning, we are asking everyone to bring fresh flowers to place on a bare wooden cross. This Flowering of the Cross represents the transition from Good Friday to Easter, from meditation on Jesus’ death to joyful celebration of his resurrection. The ceremony transforms a barren cross, a reminder of Jesus’ death, into an Easter symbol. Covered with fresh, living flowers, the cross serves not only as an emblem of Jesus’ resurrection but also of the continuing presence of Christ among today’s Christians.

 

Flowering of the Cross
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Yoga at New Hanover

2024-04-01

Yoga at New Hanover

April 1 at 6PM (sharp!)

Join us for an informal time of yoga here at the church. We’ll meet on the first and third Monday, in Hanover Hall, March 18 through May 20, at 6pm. All you need to bring is a yoga mat, and an optional water bottle.

Classes will include building strength in the core, balance in the body, as well as increasing flexibility and range of motion. Calm your mind, feel alive and revived.

There is no charge for the class. No experience is necessary. The class will be led by Carolyn Shute. For more information, contact Carolyn.

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A Pakistani Dinner & Presentation

2024-04-06
A Dinner Invitation
from the Presbyterian Education Board (PEB) of Pakistan
Saturday, April 6, 6PM
Hanover Hall at New Hanover Presbyterian Church

 

Do you wonder why Robert Johnson and Marianne Vermeer talk about Pakistan – and even go there when they can? Would you like to see a different view of that country than one you might see in the media? Then we hope you’ll come for a special dinner on Saturday, April 6, beginning at 6 PM.

New Hanover will be hosting the board and staff of the Presbyterian Education Board (PEB) of Pakistan during their board meeting here in Richmond that weekend; they’ll give a brief presentation on the work of PEB in building and managing 25 elementary and secondary schools in Pakistan after dinner. Prepare to be charmed by adorable children and hear how education is a key to bringing entire families out of poverty. This is especially true for Christian families, who often are among the poorest of the poor in Pakistan.

Marianne and Robert have invited several Pakistani Christian friends of theirs from the Richmond area to come as well; they have stories of what it is like to grow up as Christians in a country where over 95% of the population is Muslim.

It promises to be an engaging evening! Dinner is free- we simply ask that you sign-up here to make sure we have food for you. There will be a variety of things to taste and try- (and not all Pakistani food is spicy, we promise!). We look forward to seeing you on April 6 at 6 PM.

DEADLINE TO RSVP IS 5PM ON WEDNESDAY, APRIL 3.

Pakistani Dinner & Presentation

In Case You Missed Last Week's Service

A Palm Sunday Meditation

2024-03-24
Palm Sunday Parade, Play and Procession, followed by Worship Service

Open the Worship Bulletin

The Rev. Dr. Felecia Douglass

WE CAN’T WAIT TO SEE YOU​

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