This Sunday, January 19, we welcome Dr. Case Thorp, the Theologian in Residence at First Presbyterian in Orlando, to speak at both of our services. He works to build trainings that aid in their congregation’s formation. Case is married to Jodi, and they have three beautiful children, Alexandra, Charles, and Brooks. They have enjoyed downtown Orlando as their home since 2005.
Educational stops along the way have included Oxford College (AA), Emory University (BA), Princeton Theological Seminary (MDIV), and Fuller Theological Seminary (DMIN in Missional Ecclesiology).
Originally from Atlanta, Case is a pastor who has served in New Jersey, Texas, California, and Louisiana. He writes, blogs, and presents for the growing faith and work movement while serving as the Made to Flourish Network co-director for Orlando.
He enjoys time engaging the arts, urban design, politics, cycling and swimming, and both a NYT and WSJ in Starbucks.
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:
If you are interested in becoming a member of New Hope, please join us on Saturday, January 25 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 answered. We will provide a light breakfast and a boxed lunch, so please click here to register so we can have a count for food. There is no cost to attend.
Dads and their kiddos are invited to our annual Camping Trip from January 30 - February 2 at Caloosahatchee Regional Park. Thursday night (Jan. 30) is fellowship and setup for dads only (Some may stay the night, others will head home). Friday - Sunday (Jan. 31 - Feb 2) is for dads and kids! Enjoy overnight tent camping on Friday and Saturday nights and meals from Friday night through Sunday morning, when the weekend concludes with breakfast. Registration is required so click here to do so!
If you have any questions about this event, please contact
Anita at anita@newhopefortmyers.org or Brian at 239-443-8205.
Couples are invited to join us for a Marriage Night on Friday, February 7, at 6:30pm in Room 212. Whether you've been married for six months or sixty years, taking time to learn and laugh together goes a long way in keeping your relationship strong! The cost of $35 per couple includes dinner from Mario’s Italian Market and a video simulcast featuring guest speakers from The Art of Marriage series. Registration is required so click here to do so!
STUDENT MINISTRY KICKOFF!
What a great time was had by our Common Ground students at our '25 Kickoff, Flapjacks & Flannels! BIG thanks to Brian Zegers and Mike Scales for flipping hot and delicious pancakes. We all enjoyed an axe throwing contest and plenty of games as well as time spent building community with one another!
GOOD NEWS CLUB
Did you know New Hope runs a Good News Club at Colonial Elementary? The club utilizes activities, prayer, teaching, and studying God's word to teach children what it looks like to follow Jesus. Through this club, we are able to share the gospel of Christ to students in a K-5 public classroom on Thursday afternoons! We are looking for volunteers who can commit to about an hour of prep time plus being at the school from 2:30-4:30pm on Thursdays. For more info, email cindylawrence@gmail.com or sharonlashworth@gmail.com.
