Join us this Sunday, January 4,
as we celebrate The Lord's Supper
during both of our worship services.
The first Sunday of each month, we encourage you to give above and beyond your normal tithes and offerings towards our Care and Compassion Fund which is used to help people in our church and community who are having temporary financial struggles. Simply indicate "Care and Compassion" on the memo line of your check or on your envelope this Sunday or click here to give online (select "Care and Compassion" in the dropdown menu).
Our regular lineup of Sunday morning classes is back this Sunday, January 4! Click here to see everything that is offered and choose where you would like to connect before or after attending one of our worship services!
If you attend our 11am Contemporary Service and would like to familiarize yourself with the songs we will be singing this Sunday, here are the links to check them out:
Join us on Wednesday, January 7, at 6pm for an evening of fellowship and discovery as we celebrate the beginning of the Winter Semester of evening classes! Come enjoy a delicious dinner featuring fried chicken and all the fixins! Prices are $5 per person and $10 per couple, with a max of $15 per family. It's a perfect opportunity for great food and fellowship with your church family and to meet new people! There will be indoor and outdoor seating available and plenty of activities on the lawn for all ages to enjoy! Click here to register!
Help us spread kindness – one sandwich at a time! We’re inviting our church family to support our local homeless community by donating PB&J sandwiches for We Care. These simple meals make a meaningful difference and are an easy, hands-on way to serve our neighbors in need. Drop off your PB&J sandwiches at the church this Thursday, January 8, by noon. Every sandwich is a tangible expression of love and care. Thank you for helping us nourish both bodies and spirits in our community!
All women are invited to join us Wednesday, January 14, at 10am as we begin a new Bible study: The Way of Wisdom. Click here to register and then purchase your books through your preferred store.
Starting January 11, middle school and high school students are invited to meet us at Wa-Ke Hatchee Park (16760 Bass Rd, Fort Myers) the second Sunday of each month for a fun and relaxed time together! We’ll enjoy sports like basketball, volleyball, and soccer, along with a Bible study. Students are also welcome to bring a book to read or a game to play – there’s something for everyone. January and February will be from 4–6pm. We’d love to have you come hang out and get to know us!
Step into the New Year with intention! Our Women’s Ministry invites ladies of all ages to a Faith, Fitness & Health morning for women who want to care for their whole selves – body, mind, and spirit. Join us Saturday, January 17, from 9:15am-12pm and enjoy a light breakfast, gentle fitness and balance exercises suitable for all ages and fitness levels, and practical, real-life tips for healthier living an inspiring nutritionist. The cost is $10 and you can click here to register. This time will renew your spirit, strengthen your body, and support your overall well-being so you leave feeling refreshed, encouraged, and empowered as we begin the year together in community.
Guys are invited to join us on Tuesday, January 20, at 6:30pm for a laid-back night of corn hole, burgers, and great company! This fun church event is all about friendly competition, good food, and building connections with other men in a relaxed setting. Whether you’re a corn hole pro or just come for the burgers, be ready to hang out, laugh, and enjoy a great evening together. Bring a friend and don’t miss it! Click here to register! The cost is $12 per person.
Join us for our annual Dads & Kids Camping Trip January 29 – February 1 at Caloosahatchee Regional Park! This special weekend includes overnight tent camping on Friday and Saturday nights. Dads only are invited to arrive Thursday evening to get set up, or dads may arrive Friday with their kids. The weekend wraps up after breakfast on Sunday morning. The cost, which covers food and site rental, is $25 for dads, $20 for kids 13+, and $15 for kids 12 and under. Click here to register!
If you are not currently a member and are interested in becoming a member of New Hope, please join us on Saturday, January 24, from 8:30am-12:30pm to learn more about what it means to be a member, what the EPC stands for, and to get your questions about our church answered. We will provide a light breakfast and a boxed lunch, so please click here to register so we have an accurate count for food. There is no cost to attend.
CHANGE MAKER CHALLENGE
Guiding Grace Family Support Network (previously Thrive), is one of New Hope’s local partners that provides a continuum of care for women experiencing an unexpected pregnancy, single mothers and fathers, foster parents, and grandparents raising grandchildren. Guiding Grace is a comprehensive, faith-centered program supporting individuals and families from pregnancy through stability, offering housing help, parenting and education, wellness and recovery services, career development, and community support. Their mission is to break generational cycles of poverty, homelessness, addiction, and family breakdown, all so that lasting hope and healing may take root in every home.
During January, we will partner with Guiding Grace to support their ministry by being change makers! We invite you to join the Change Maker Challenge by choosing an action: giving, praying, volunteering, or sharing, in order to make a big impact for families in need! Please find an envelope at the Mission Table which you can take home and prayerfully decide how you will participate as a change maker. Envelopes may be returned to Rachel at the Mission Table through January 25. Please stay tuned all year for ways New Hope will continue to partner with Guiding Grace in offering families grace for today, and guidance for tomorrow!
GENEROSITY UPDATE
January-November 2025
Income: $1,799,582
Expenses: $1,807,671
Difference: ($8,089)