"By this all people will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another." (John 13:35)  That's what Jesus said about how the world would identify His followers. But is that what the world really says about Christians? Closer to home, is that what people say when they look at you? At me? At our church? This month we are focusing on how to live out the love for people that Jesus envisioned for His followers. In many ways, this is where the rubber meets the road and the "acid test" for our faith. It's the path to the lives of joy and impacting the world for good that we all yearn for. It's also the path to giving the world what it most desperately needs. Join us this Sunday at 5pm as we begin this journey towards loving Jesus' way.

UPCOMING EVENTS - We hope you can join us for some upcoming opportunities to connect with God and others. Mark your calendars now.

- 2/10 from 7:30-9:00pm. Join us for coffee and dessert and help us brainstorm fellowship and growth ideas for the women of New Hope. All women are encouraged to attend! If you want to join us, email Judy Adams,

- 2/10 at 1:30pm for all kids up to 5th grade. Our own Hayley Jenks "Miss Hayley" is hosting a story telling time at The Door Christian Bookstore on Laurel St. in San Carlos. She'll be doing this regularly on Wednesdays at 1:30 and Tuesdays at 11:00am.

- 2/10 from 2:30-6:30pm. February 10, 2010 from 2:30-6:30pm. Join other New Hopers as we partner with Serve the Peninsula and Second Harvest Food Bank to serve food to families at Hawes Elementary School (map) in Redwood City. Click here to sign up. For more info on Facebook, search "Serve the Peninsula."

- 2/14 Valentine's Day. Make a reservation and go to dinner while New Hope members watch the kids! Sign up for childcare in advance at church.

- 2/28 immediately after the service. Mark your calendar now for a New Hope potluck and "Town Hall" meeting to hear general and financial and updates, plus a look ahead for New Hope.