To: The Members of the New Hope Baptist Church
Re: Returning to In-Person Worship Services
Greetings in the name of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ! I have missed seeing you all in person! I am greatly looking forward to gathering for in-person Sunday morning worship. If you have not already heard, NHBC will return to "in-person" worship service on Sunday, June 13, 2021. All our services will continue to be available on Facebook, Youtube, and www.newhopebr.com. These online services will continue going forward in perpetuity because we have had a great response to our online presence. However, if you are sick or in an at-risk group or away from home, you will still be able to worship with us online. We also want everyone to be safe when considering returning to in-person worship services. If you feel ill or have been exposed to someone who is not feeling well, we encourage you to stay safe, stay home and participate in worship online. If you are not comfortable or ready to return to in-person worship, we ask that you prayerfully continue to worship with us virtually.
This letter is also to inform everyone that NHBC will be operating under specific because guidelines and protocols for in-person worship services.
Here are some of the essential guidelines that will directly affect everyone attending services:
Everyone will be subject to temperature checks and COVID-19 screening questions upon arrival.
Everyone will be expected to wear a mask when attending worship. If anyone forgets their mask, we will have extra available at the door.
There will be several sanitizing stations available throughout the building.
Social distancing rules of 3' apart will be practiced.
The seating in the sanctuary has been rearranged to facilitate physical distancing.
Families will be allowed to sit together.
Initial worship services will be “contact-free.” We will be taking steps to reduce the amount of physical contact between us. For example, reducing the number of surfaces touched by multiple people (hymnals, bulletins, offering baskets, etc.) and eliminating before and after worship gathering areas.
We also regret to inform the young parents of our congregation that we will not have children’s church or the nursery available at this time.
Other guidelines will affect our worship experience, but these are the major ones that we wanted to make sure you knew before returning to the sanctuary. I want to assure everyone that much thought, consideration, and prayer went into these decisions.
We humbly ask that everyone show patience during this time. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the church office at 225-926-0246 or by email at newhope5856@gmail.com.
Were you impacted by severe weather? East Baton Rouge Parish residents and business owners who sustained losses during the May Flooding can apply
Were you impacted by severe weather?
East Baton Rouge Parish residents and business owners who sustained losses during the May Flooding can apply for assistance!
Apply for disaster assistance with the website or phone number below👇
🔗DisasterAssistance.gov
☎️1-800-621-FEMA(3362)
☎️1-800-462-7585 for the hearing and speech impaired
Generator Safety
When a disaster or emergency strikes, visit brla.gov/emergency to stay informed.
Visit redstickready.com for more preparedness tips and resources.
Download the ‘Red Stick Ready’ mobile app to access real-time readiness resources and emergency information: iPhone & Android
FREE Heart Murmur Screenings for Seniors
New Hope Baptist Church Health & Wellness Ministry in partnership with Baton Rouge General will be conducting FREE Heart Murmur Screenings for Seniors (60 and above) on Saturday, July 17th from 10-2 in the NHBC Educational Center.
To register, text “Heart” to 225-334-8802. This screening will be conducted by Dr. Antoine Keller and can detect if there are any heart defects. For more information, contact Bianca Plant at 337-371-1207 July 17, 2021
Parents/Guardians, please submit a copy of your child’s report card and a photo by Tuesday, June 22nd for recognition via a video presentation on Sunday, June 27th to newhope5856@gmail.com
Due: June 22, 2021
Happy Birthday Sister Cyrus
Our first Lady Deloris Cyrus will be celebrating her birthday on Tuesday, June 8th. All members are asked to show her some LOVE! Send messages, cards, and love gifts as we celebrate her gift to this ministry.
Cash App her at: $deloriscyrus
June 8, 2021
Gifts for Grads Attention: All graduates that submitted their names and information to be recognized, can either pick up their gift this Sunday, June 6th immediately after service, or from the church office during the following hours Monday – Friday 9:00 am – 3:00 pm. Month of June
Join us in moving our community one step closer to the end of the pandemic and get back to doing the things we love. To #GeauxGetVaccinated, there’s no cost! Adults 16 and older are eligible to drive up or walk up anytime during hours of operation to get vaccinated. If you don't have a ride, no problem! Residents can utilize CATS transportation or take advantage of our UBER partnership using code '10MVBRLA', which offers two roundtrips to the vaccination center.
LOCATION: Bon Carre Business Center (the old Bon Marche mall)
7306 Harry Drive, 70806 — Enter via Harry Drive and Lobdell Blvd. Behind Cox Communications
HOURS OF OPERATION:
Monday: CLOSED
Tuesday: 8 AM - 6 PM
Wednesday: 10 AM - 8 PM
Thursday: 8 AM - 6 PM
Friday: 8 AM - 6 PM
Saturday: 10 AM - 8 PM
Sunday: 10 AM - 6 PM The site will operate for eight weeks.
For information from the Louisiana Department of Health about how to access the COVID-19 vaccine in Louisiana, visit COVIDVaccine.la.gov.
For assistance from the Louisiana Department of Health with scheduling a COVID-19 vaccine in Louisiana, call the state’s vaccination hotline at 1-855-453-0774.
The City of Baton Rouge has partnered with Uber and the Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana Foundation to help provide transportation for residents seeking COVID-19 vaccinations, including to this new Bon Carre site. For more information on how to access Uber rides, click here.
To schedule an appointment at this federal Community Vaccination Center in Baton Rouge, click here.
Ongoing
FEMA Funeral Reimbursement Program The FEMA Funeral Reimbursement Program will launch in a week or two. FEMA is trying to secure funding for reimbursing up to $7,000.00 for COVID-19 funerals. PLEASE PASS ON FOR WIDEST DISSEMINATION TO OUR BLACK COMMUNITIES.... to any family member who paid for a funeral. Please keep funeral documentation. COVID-19 Funeral Assistance https://www.fema.gov/disasters/coronavirus/economic/funeral-assistance
Birthday Recognition
If your Birthday is this month, and your name does not appear in the bulletin, please contact the Church Office at 225.926.0246 or email newhope5856@gmail.com. Ongoing
Announcement Protocol Attention All NHBC Members: All announcements, (subject to editing) intended for the Church Bulletin must be submitted to the Church Office no later than each Monday at 10:00 p.m. Members may hand deliver, fax (225) 925-8022, or email them to newhope5856@gmail.com. Ongoing
NHBC Scholarship Application is now available. Congratulations to the high school graduating class of 2021! The 2021 NHBC Scholarship Application is now available. Applicants must be 2021 high school graduates and members of New Hope. Completed applications must be received by Wednesday, June 2, 2021, at 11:59 PM and can be submitted via e-mail or US mail. Details regarding submission are included on the last page of the application.
Attention Graduates Attention: All New Hope high school and college graduates who mailed/delivered a graduation invitation to NHBC. You will be officially recognized virtually on Facebook on June 3, 2021, and gifts will available for pickup on that Sunday or mailed.
TODAY!! In this month's segment of Health to Hope: Let’s Normalize Therapy 📌 Join in on New Hope Baptist Church Facebook Live on Monday, May 24th at 7 pm as we talk about Grief, Coping, & Therapy during Mental Health Awareness Month with Special Guest, Dr. Christianne Ricard, LPC, NCC, and Hosts Bianca Plant & Shanda Cook Grimes!
Please submit the following by Wednesday, May 26th: short bio, future plans, 4-6 photos, and favorite scripture. Graduates will be recognized on Sunday, June 6th via video presentation. Information should be submitted to newhope5856@gmail.com Due by May 26th
WHAT IS THE CYBERSECURITY YOUTH CAMP?
A FREE 5-day camp where students will learn about the exciting world of cybersecurity: each day, campers will participate in many hands-on computer activities to learn about different cybersecurity topics. The goals of the program are to increase interest in cybersecurity careers and diversity in the cybersecurity workforce of the nation, help all students understand correct and safe online behavior, and how they can be good digital citizens.
WHAT IS OUR MISSION?
GenCyber program wants students to be a part of the solution to the Nation's shortfall of skilled cybersecurity professionals. According to CyberSeek, the U.S. employs nearly 941,000 people in cybersecurity positions, with approximately 521,000 cybersecurity openings. Ensuring that enough young people are inspired to direct their talents in this area is critical to the future of our country's national and economic security as we become even more reliant on cyber-based technology in every aspect of our daily lives.
WHO CAN ATTEND THE CYBERSECURITY YOUTH CAMP?
Middle school and high school students ages 13 and older are eligible to apply for the camp. Students of all backgrounds and skill levels are welcome to join! There are a limited number of spots available, so please fill out this Registration Form to request a seat in the Southern University Cybersecurity Youth Camp.
DO I HAVE TO KNOW A LOT ABOUT COMPUTERS TO ATTEND?
No! The camp is geared for all skill levels, and it is designed to be a place where you can start to learn more about cybersecurity in a supportive and fun environment!
WHO ARE WE?
The Cybersecurity Youth Camp is organized and managed by a team of diverse faculty and student mentors with expertise in cybersecurity from Southern University. The team draws inspiration from years of teaching cybersecurity and programming principles to deliver a dynamic and exciting camp experience for students.
ETHICS AND CORE VALUES
Our team’s responsibility is to emphasize the importance of ethics in cybersecurity and teach youth about the exciting world of cybersecurity and online threats, which are critical to their future personal and professional success in this career field. As such, students will be required to review and sign a code of ethics to be eligible to participate in Southern University Cybersecurity Youth Camp.
DATES
Session #1 Timeline
May 24th – May 28th,
8:30 am – 4:30 pm
In-Person
Session #2 Timeline
June 1st - June 7th,
8:30 am – 4:30 pm
Virtual
DEADLINE
May 10, 2021, at 11:59 PM CST,
Selected students will be notified by May 15.
PLEASE SEND YOUR INQUIRY TO
Southern University Dept. of Computer Science
Attn: Dr. Lynette Jackson
E 104 Henry Thurman Jr. Hall
P.O. Box 9221 Baton Rouge, LA 70813
Email: lynette.jackson@sus.edu
A Our Lady of the Lake Representative will contact you to make your appointment to be vaccinated. Also, the representative can answer any questions you may have.
The Louisiana Department of Health is coordinating the COVID-19 vaccine distribution effort in Louisiana. As more vaccines become available from the CDC, more individuals and groups will be offered vaccination.
Limited amounts of COVID vaccines are available at select locations only for:
Persons 65 and older
Dialysis providers and patients
Ambulatory and outpatient providers and staff
Behavioral health providers and staff
Urgent care clinic providers and staff
Community care providers and staff
Dental providers and staff
Non-emergency Medical Transportation (NEMT) providers and staff
Professional home care providers (including hospice workers) and home care recipients (including older and younger people with disabilities over the age of 16 who receive community or home-based care, as well as clients of home health agencies)
American Sign Language (ASL) and foreign language interpreters and Support Service Providers (SSPs) working in the community and clinic-based settings, and clients who are both deaf and blind
Health-related support personnel (lab staff, mortuary staff who have contact with corpses, pharmacy staff)
Schools of allied health students, residents, and staff
Law enforcement and other first responders
Louisiana Unified Command Group
State and local essential COVID emergency response personnel
Some elections staff ahead of March and April elections
Teachers and any other support staff working on-site in K-12 or daycare
All pregnant persons
New approved Age Group
Individuals ages 55-64 with at least one of the conditions listed by the CDC as placing them at an “increased risk of severe illness from the virus that causes COVID-19”. Persons with the following qualifying underlying medical conditions are advised to complete the Louisiana COVID-19 Vaccine Attestation Form, before their appointment, to receive the vaccine:
Cancer
Chronic kidney disease
COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease)
Down syndrome
Heart conditions including but not limited to heart failure, coronary artery disease or cardiomyopathies
Immune compromised state (weakened immune system) from solid organ transplant
Obesity (body mass index [BMI] of 30kg/m2 or higher but less than 40kg/m2)
Enrolled Veterans can receive a COVID vaccine at VA
The Southeast Louisiana Veterans Health Care System has expanded the group of Veterans currently being administered COVID-19 vaccines. Now any southeast Louisiana Veteran who is eligible for VA health care can receive a vaccine at VA by making an appointment or visiting a walk-in clinic.
Southeast Louisiana Veterans interested in a vaccine may contact VA at 1-800-935-8387 extension 72819 Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. and weekends from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Veterans can receive a vaccine at the following times and locations:
Regular walk-in hours
New Orleans Veterans Medical Center, 2400 Canal Street. Walk-ins from 7 a.m. until 2 p.m. on weekdays and 7 a.m. to noon on weekends. Other times are available by appointment.
February 20 walk-in event at St. John
Saturday, February 20— Walk-ins from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Appointments are available from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. St. John Community-Based Outpatient Clinic, 4004 West Airline Highway, Reserve
By Appointment--please call 1-800-935-8387 extension 72819.
New Orleans
Baton Rouge Community-Based Outpatient Clinic, 7968 Essen Park Avenue, Baton Rouge
Hammond Community-Based Outpatient Clinic, 1131 South Morrison Boulevard, Hammond
Slidell Community-Based Outpatient Clinic, 60491 Doss Drive Suite B, Slidell
St. John
In addition to enrolled Veterans, family caregivers who are enrolled in the VA’s Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers are eligible for vaccination. Vaccinating caregivers helps us support and protect Veterans.
For Immediate Release
The National Trial Lawyers is pleased to announce that Markita S. Hawkins of Bruno & Bruno, LLP in New Orleans has been selected for inclusion into its Top 40 Under 40 Civil Plaintiff Trial Lawyers in Louisiana, an honor given to only a select group of lawyers for their superior skills and qualifications in the field. Membership in this exclusive organization is by invitation only and is limited to the top 40 attorneys in each state or region who have demonstrated excellence and have achieved outstanding results in their careers in either civil plaintiff or criminal defense law.
The National Trial Lawyers is a professional organization comprised of the premier trial lawyers from across the country who have demonstrated exceptional qualifications in criminal defense or civil plaintiff law. The National Trial Lawyers provides accreditation to these distinguished attorneys, and also provides essential legal news, information, and continuing education to trial lawyers across the United States.
With the selection of Markita S. Hawkins by The National Trial Lawyers: Top 40 Under 40, Ms. Hawkins has shown that she exemplifies superior qualifications, leadership skills, and trial results as a trial lawyer.
Calling All High School Students
February is Financial Aid Awareness Month! All high students are encouraged to submit their name, high school, and grade level to the New Hope Scholarship Ministry to receive important information regarding upcoming Financial Aid and College Access activities.
It’s that time AGAIN!
Our Pastor will be celebrating his 78th birthday on Thursday, March 25th! Church Family this is an opportunity to show our LOVE to our Pastor.
All members are asked to send cards, text messages, and love gifts to his cash app $PastorCyrus.
Let us honor our gift from God to this Ministry!
March 25, 2021
The Black Church
Today in Church School as a capstone to Black History Month, we will explore The Black Church. Using scripture as the basis, and The Black Church documentary as a springboard, Sister Nettye Johnson will facilitate an interactive session covering elements of the Black Church's charge, rich history, far-reaching impact, and current challenges.
Tune in today at 10:00 am on New Hope Baptist Church's Facebook page and invite a few friends to participate in this live scripture and history exploration.
New Hope is uniting with Our Lake Of The Lake Regional Medical Center to help end the pandemic by assisting to get as many people vaccinated as possible. If you complete the form a OLOL representative will contact you and answer any questions you may have and make your appointment to go and be vaccinated.
The Louisiana Department of Health is coordinating the COVID-19 vaccine distribution effort in Louisiana. As more vaccines become available from the CDC, more individuals and groups will be offered vaccination.
Limited amounts of COVID vaccines are available at select locations only for:
Persons ages 65 and older
First responders to serve as vaccinators
Law enforcement and other first responders
Dialysis providers and patients
Ambulatory and outpatient providers and staff
Outpatient providers and staff
Urgent care clinic providers and staff
Community care providers and staff
Dental providers and staff
Professional Homecare providers
American Sign Language interpreters
Health-related support staff
Schools of Allied health students, residents, and staff
State and local essential COVID emergency response personnel
Join us for Health to Hope's very FIRST COOK ALONG! On February 23 at 7 pm, we will be cooking together healthy, yet tasty meals with our hosts Bianca Plant & Shanda Grimes!
Cook-Along with Steps:
#1 Pick up all listed ingredients on the flyer
Health To Hope will resume Live Facebook segments in April! Please let us know of any topics, panels, or cook-along recipes you would like to see on our upcoming shows!
We can’t wait to See You From Our Kitchen to Yours‼️
Join us for Health to Hope’s COOK ALONG! On Monday, April 26 at 7 pm, we will be cooking together healthy, yet tasty meals with our hosts Bianca Plant & Shanda Grimes!
Cook-Along Steps:
#1 Pick up all listed ingredients on the flyer
#3 Bring your family together for a night of cooking together!
April 26, 2021
Greetings Family and Friends,
Due to the inclement weather, We will be doing Bible Study completely virtual tonight on Facebook Live and Zoom Only. If you do NOT have access to Facebook, please join us on Zoom.
Please join us for a prayer meeting at 6 PM on Facebook Live or Zoom. Followed by Bible Study @ 6:30 pm on Facebook Live.
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