People of Encouragement

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Sunday Morning Service at 10:00

This is a highlight of portions from a typical Sunday morning at New Hope If you plan on attending, these insights will prepare you for the way we worship God on Sundays at 10 a.m. This page covers a lot information. There are also connections here for Cyberears and a Pastor's blog. Currently, there is a string of posts on the blog to encourage disciples in developing a cadre of "Partners for the Journey."

After you read this page you will know what to expect when you visit  us. Please browse our website to learn more about New Hope and our encouraging people. If you have specific questions please use our contact page and someone will reply as soon as we can. We believe that the search for a church can be difficult; but it is an honorable search. We are not a perfect church, but we promise to be available for those seeking God's leadership through Jesus.

Communion Each Sunday
Communion is open to everyone who believes Jesus Christ is God’s Son.

"Main Street" is the overarching theme and name for New Hope's children's ministry. These activities take place simultaneous to adult worship. You will see two signs on the doors indicating entry points. The next paragraphs provide some of the details and you're welcome to e-mail Rob newhopeyth@yahoo.com for additional information.

Entryways  to "Main Street programs" are found at doorways #249 and #265. Look for the large, green street signs on the walkway glass.  We are consistently working to provide meaningful Christian Education for children and young people. The information below builds from nursery-age and finishes with middle school age programs.

The youngest -- Doorway #249 -- Our regular Nursery-age program works in coordination with "Main Street Park" and "Main Street." You should know that our Children's areas are covered by closed circuit television monitors. Each teacher and assistant has been through an application and interview process that includes a background check. We maintain a clean and safe nursery.

"Main Street Park" at doorway #249 provides an hour long program each week for children age 3 through Kindergarten. A snack is provided each week as well as lots of activities and instruction to peak their interest. Main Street is also the entry point for Nursery-age children.

"Main Street" is for 1st Graders through 5th Grade children. It too is an hour long interactive, visually stimulating, kid-friendly worship and learning experience.

Sixth Grade and above -- We encourage our middle and high school age students to participate in the music and communion portion of congregation worship in the auditorium. They also have an opportunity to be involved in the "Students That Encourage People" (S.T.E.P.) group. Following communion these students are dismissed to attend a Bible study specifically geared to their age group that impacts how they deal with issues at school, home, friends and the community.

Here is how attendance on a Sunday can work for you and your children:  All first time visitors should fill out an information sheet and in a timely manner please come and pick up your children after the service concludes. Children will not be released to anyone except those designated on the information sheet. Because of our limited space we do not currently use the strategy of a separate children's Sunday School program and therefore this hour long program is our vital link in Christian Education.
 

Responding to God's Call If you come and then have questions about being a Christian, or a member of New Hope, we always encourage people to respond to God's leading. Our Sunday morning worship time includes an invitation to prayer for special needs and an opportunity to respond in following Christ. People who are members of New Hope have made a public confession of their faith, have been immersed into Christ, and are seeking to live the Christ-like life each day.

Coffee Time After 9 a.m. coffee is available on Sunday mornings in #265. Please come early, share a cup or two, and meet some of New Hope’s finest. There might even be a donut available for the ones who arrive in time.

A Musical Worship Style and a Little More Insight Don’t worry if you can’t find the hymnals, choir or pipe organ. There aren’t any. We have a Praise and Worship Team with upbeat music and vocals. We blend the best of contemporary and traditional worship music and patterns into what we call "the New Hope style," that we believe honors God. You will also find that we occasionally use multi-media and drama to help drive home a point. And if you don’t want to sing, it’s okay -- true worship flows from within a person.

How we use the Bible

Our messages have "high carry out the door value." They are designed to encourage believers and interested inquirers in the world of the 21st century. We believe God actively calls His people to be involved with every aspect of the world; and our understanding of Scripture leads us in fulfilling this task.

Don’t feel obligated to give an offering

If you’re new to New Hope, we want you to figure it out. Our offering is for our regular attendees and members who consider New Hope to be their church home. We say: “I give today so that others may hear.”

When you come, consider filling out the Welcome and Registration Card.

It is a promise, no one is going to pester you. We’ll add your name to the Church mailing list, unless you ask us not to, and this will give you a mailing of “Flash Mail.” It is a monthly communication paper that announces what’s occurring in upcoming days. We hope to greet you soon on a Sunday morning. If you have particular questions please call the church office (488-8051) and someone will reply as soon as possible.  We strive to reply to most queries in 48 hours. Please use the contact information page on this www site to send us an e-mail.