2010 Easter Season
For more information about the gift Jesus accomplished for you on the Cross and how to have a meaningful relationship with him, visit "Discover God." Call 763-533-2449 for more information on Easter events and to confirm schedules.

The Cross Centered Life
Join the New Hope Church family in preparing for the coming Easter season by reading C.J. Mahaney's "The Cross Centered Life." The Monergism website describes the book this way: "If you chase two rabbits, they both escape. Proverbially, that's to say we can successfully pursue only one main thing in life. So for the Christian, what is the single, main thing we should focus our lives around?" ... "To my knowledge, no book better communicates the centrality of the Cross in the Christian life better than 'Living the Cross Centered Life." Reading schedule: March 7 - Chapters 1 & 2; March 14 - Chapters 3 & 4; March 21 - Chapters 5 & 6; and March 28 - Chapter 7.

Join the Conversation!
Pastor Bryan McWhite is leading an online discussion on "The Cross Centered Life" as we read it together. Join in>>

Easter Flower Memorial Garden
For those who order a plant (order deadline: March 21), a variety of plants will be available for your selection after the last Easter morning Worship Celebration (Sunday, April 4). Pick one up at that time. Order forms are available at the reception desk.

Family Easter Celebration
The Family Easter Celebration is a fun morning of great music, entertainment, an egg hunt and a special Easter message.
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Saturday, March 27
10:00-11:30 a.m.
NHC Family Center
Contact Randi Soderstrom at 763-536-3240 for details.

Good Friday: "The Slaughter of the Lamb"
A brutal killing. An overwhelming defeat. These are definitions we assign to the word "slaughter." And that's exactly what happened on the Cross. The killing of the Lamb of God WAS brutal but he was not defeated! Through music, artistic expression, Scriptural reflections and communion, we will remind ourselves that the slaughter of Jesus on the cross was the means God used to overwhelmingly defeat our foes.

Friday, April 2
7:30 p.m.
NHC Worship Center

Easter Sunday: "The Triumph of the Lamb"
At first blush, it is an odd metaphor that God gave when he called his son the Lamb of God. A lamb has no way to defend itself and no way to inflict pain on or be victorious over an opponent. Yet, by the resurrection of Jesus from the dead, the Lamb of God triumphed forever over sin and death and hell. Join the New Hope Church family as we celebrate the Triumphant, Risen Lamb with great joy!

Sunday, April 4
Resurrection Sunday
8:00, 9:30 and 11:00 a.m.
Worship Center

Fusion Easter Celebration
7:00 p.m.
Ministry Center

Easter Breakfast
In the Bible you’ll find example after example of God’s people celebrating in the midst of eating together. Jesus often joined his followers for a meal. This Easter, plan to join with the New Hope Church family as we enjoy a breakfast meal together! You are invited to a special breakfast buffet on Easter Resurrection morning!

Sunday, April 4
8:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m.
Family Center

Purchase Easter breakfast tickets outside the NHC Worship Center on Sundays, March 21 and 28. Cost is $7 for adults, $4 for children 10 and under. Proceeds benefit the Student Ministries Czech Republic missions trip.

Contact Cindy Sammons 763-536-3255 for details on the breakfast. Contact Liza Schoolmeesters at 763-971-5108 for ticket information.

Resurrection Baptism
You’ve accepted the amazing gift God offers each one of us: eternal life through his son, Jesus. Now you can follow Christ’s example by being baptized. What better time to be baptized than Easter Sunday! It’ll be an Easter you’ll long remember.

Easter Resurrection Baptism Class
Sunday, March 28
5:00 p.m
Sandberg Chapel
Contact Sue Johnson at 763-536-3235 for details.
No pre-registration necessary.

Easter Resurrection Baptism
Sunday, April 4
7:00 p.m
Worship Center
Contact Sue Johnson at 763-536-3235 for details.