Ministries
At New Hope we believe that part of Christian growth is identifying an individual’s strengths, interests and passions, then helping them to channel that energy into fruitful service. A person who can serve by using their particular talent will enjoy what they are doing more fully, and will give of their time, talents and ability more abundantly because they have a true sense of “mission.” It’s amazing what someone can do when on fire for the Lord. At New Hope we find a flame and fan it! Below are a few ministries that have started, not by church committees, but by individuals passionate about serving God…
- Stephen Ministry: Stephen Ministers are care-givers, God is the cure-giver! See our seperate Stephen Ministry page, and for more information contact either Sandy Dancy at dancysl@charter.net or the pastor.
- The OUTLET – Jr. High and High School Youth Group. Where teens get plugged into Christ! This is a new group that is shepherded by Dana Winkler, Greg and Ailene Gibson . The Outlet meets on Sunday evenings at 6:00 p.m. Get your 12 – 17 year-old involved in this ministry that is designed, in large part, by them.
- C.I.A. Rotation Sunday School (Christian Intelligence Agency) for children in grades 1 – 6. These “Special Agents” meet every Sunday morning at 9:00 a.m. See our seperate C.I.A. page, and for more information contact Robert Haynes at haynes1701@aol.com.
- J.A.M. Kids! (Jesus and Me) is New Hope’s preschool ministry on Sunday mornings at 9:00. Please contact Lee Ann Crosslin or Lisa Thompson for more information.
- Men’s Community Prayer Breakfast meets every Tuesday morning at 6:00 a.m. at the church. This is a great opportunity for some man who might not regularly attend a Sunday service to become part of a body of believers in a relaxed and informal setting.
- Judy Fields is our new head of the Chancel Guild. She will be taking care of the plants on the stage, changing the altar cloths and is the person to see if you would like flowers placed on the altar in honor or memory of someone, to celebrate a birth, anniversary or other special occasion. You can reach her at 428-5411.
There are many opportunities to use the various gifts God has blessed us with. Here is an additional partial list of ministries at New Hope where you can receive a blessing by “fanning your flame” for God:
- Praying for your church
- Member Care/Stephen Ministry
- C.I.A. Rotation Sunday School (Teachers, Shepherds, Planners)
- J.A.M. Kids (Jesus And Me) Pre-school Sunday School
- Attend Adult Sunday School (3 classes)
- Nursery Ministry (attendants and helpers)
- Community Outreach/Evangelism/Visitation
- Church Website (and Facebook page soon) and Networking
- Tuesday Morning Community Men’s Prayer Group
- Wednesday Evening Bible Study/Instruction
- Sanctuary Choir
- Music Ministry
- The Outlet Youth Group (7th-12th Grades)
- Worship Ministry
- Acolyte team
- Ushers/Greeters
- Chancel Guild (work with Judy maintaining chancel area)
- Church Grounds and Maintenance
- Sound and Light ministry
- Kitchen and Hospitality Ministry
- Food Pantry
- Stewardship/Finance…and lots more!