Local
Regional
International
You don’t have to be around New Hope long to see and/or hear one of our favorite slogans: “Introduce People to the God of Love by showing them the Love of God”. If you are yearning for a place to plug in and share the gifts and talents that God has given you, then we invite you to continue reading this section of ministry teams that we have formed ‘in-Church’ as well as ministry partnerships that we have entered with several community agencies.
Feel free to contact Pastor Michelle if you feel God’s tug on your sleeve to get involved in one of the following community ministry teams.
In accordance with Acts 1:8, we are committed being involved at all times in at least one Local, Regional and International ministry. Here is an overview of our current ministry commitments.
Local
Gateway Food Pantry
The Food Pantry is on our regular ‘rotation’ of monthly collection efforts, but we also encourage people to get directly involved as volunteers at the Pantry itself.
We also donate the proceeds from some of our “fundraiser” events to the Pantry.
Collections for Ministry Partners
Each month we choose one of our local, regional or international ministry partners and collect items to be sent for the purpose of furthering their missional purpose.
Head Start and Early Head Start
This organization is located in the south lower level of of administration building. Their programs support a comprehensive approach to early childhood education focusing on the most economically challenged families in our community. Head Start offers an all-inclusive program, offering early childhood education, family support, health, nutrition, disabilities and mental health services. To learn more, click on this box.
New Hope Cares
This ministry provides food, clothing, showers and laundry for those who may not have these items due to traumatic events or economic need. Clothing is available for all ages. The office is located in the lower level of the church. Hours are Mondays 1pm to 3pm and Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:30am to 11:30am. You may contact us through Facebook messenger. All are welcome!
Brenden's Friday Backpack
It’s astounding how many of our local families are living below or near the poverty line. It is not unusual for children to go the entire weekend without food. As such, we participate in a local ministry which gives children in need a back-back full of food and basic personal care items to take home with them from school for the weekend.
Other Local groups and Community Organization
Many organizations use our facility for meetings. For information about any of these groups please call the church office.
AA Group -Essentials of Recovery
Boy Scout Troop 501
Quilters
Al-Anon
Narcotics Anonymous
Sassy Seniors
AARP Foundation – tax return assistance
Red Cross Blood Drive
Bold Faith Friends
Susanna Circle
Regional
Epworth Children & Family Services
Epworth is a residential facility where children who do not have the luxury of a sustainable traditional home environment are welcomed in and taught the life skills needed to provide a stable, loving environment for themselves and their own families in the future. This is another place where we push ourselves to go being mere ‘fundraisers’ in order to get involved personally as volunteers within their various ministries.
International
Generation Next
Generation Next started as the personal initiative of an incredible teen-age girl who has a family link directly to New Hope. Riley Bank’s primary focus is on improving the current life situation and future prospects of disadvantaged children in Kenya. Our part in the mission is to help her in any way possible; including the possibility of sending a group of our church members to Kenya during one of her mission trips in the near future.