Join us for our next sermon series on the Fruit of the Spirit!
The call of God’s people is to be more and more like Jesus and the role of the Holy Spirit is to make this Christlikeness happen. Our lives are to reflect His work in us. Over the next several weeks, we are going to look at how the Holy Spirit makes us fruitful. What does that look like? How does the Holy Spirit make us holy? We are called to live by the Spirit and keep in step with the Spirit. That means we will bear fruit. We will have evidence within us that we belong to God. The Apostle Paul said it this way: "But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law." When we follow Jesus, the gospel begins its work in us. We begin to bear the fruit of God in our lives. Christ is to be formed in us and our lives begin to reflect His life from the inside out. I hope you will join us as we dig deeper into God’s word together.
"Heavenly Father, I pray that this day I may live in Your presence and please You more and more. Lord Jesus, I pray that this day I may take up my cross and follow You. Holy Spirit, I pray that this day You will fill me with Yourself and cause Your fruit to ripen in my life: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control."
~ John Stott
Join us this Sunday, May 4, as we celebrate The Lord's Supper during both 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:
This Sunday, May 4, is Care and Compassion Sunday. 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.
$50 Challenge 4TW (For the World)
Over 40 million people are trapped in human trafficking around the world and are often sexually exploited. 1 in 4 victims are children between the ages of 12-14 when they are started. The United States is the largest consumer of sex trafficked victims. There are many working to end sex trafficking here in the US. Path2Freedom is one of our ministry partners making an enormous impact here in our community.
You have an opportunity to transform lives through New Hope by helping us raise $25,000 in the next few weeks. If everyone who is a part of our New Hope family were to give just $50 we will be able to reach our goal and have our generosity doubled. What an amazing challenge we have been given! $25,000 can become $50,000 to help kids be liberated from this horrible $300 Billion business in the US. Every dollar will help build a brighter future. Let’s be the hands and feet of Christ. Let’s be salt and light in our world. Let’s be God’s church to those in need.
Please remember to drop off your FamCon donations in the large black bin in the Lobby at New Hope by May 25!
New Hope is a host site for the Global Leadership Summit this year! We would love for you to join us in this powerful two-day training experience August 7-8, 2025. Their world-class experts will offer key insights and practical resources for long-term impact as leaders.
Register now for the lowest price possible! Click here to register and use promo code 25TEAMGLS by May 7 for the early bird pricing!
Presbytery Dinner & Worship
Join us for the 105th Meeting of the Florida and Caribbean Presbytery, hosted right here at New Hope! Mark your calendars for May 16 and come enjoy an evening in the Sanctuary, starting with a dinner from Mission BBQ at 6pm, followed by a worship service.
We kindly ask you to click here to sign up to help us ensure ample dinner arrangements. Additionally, you can become a part of our event by signing up as a volunteer. The sign-up form includes an option to express your interest in volunteering as well.
VOLUNTEER SPOTLIGHT: Cheryl Dolenc
Cheryl Dolenc joined New Hope after her husband's passing in 2018, seeking to fill a void in her heart. Raised in Eureka, IL, she came to know Jesus early, regularly attending church and youth groups. Baptized in her beloved century-old church, Cheryl's faith journey took a detour during college and marriage, sporadic church attendance becoming the norm. Despite enduring a failed first marriage and a happy second one, she yearned to reconnect with church, but was discouraged by poor advice. Moving to Florida, she struggled to find a church community.
Upon entering New Hope, Cheryl felt right at home, welcomed by familiar faces and friendly members. Engaging in women's Bible studies, she realized what she'd missed during her years away. Inspired by the depth of faith in her peers, Cheryl joined the Circle of Friendship, volunteered in the homeless feeding program and women's ministry planning committee, and led a Hospitality Team. Though she regrets her absence from church, Cheryl acknowledges Jesus' unwavering faithfulness and forgiveness. She cannot change the past, but she listens to God's guidance daily, cherishing her relationship with Him and expressing gratitude for His love. Cheryl wholeheartedly believes New Hope is where she belongs.
Bittany & Tyler
Brittany and Tyler are dedicated to serving God among an unreached people group in rural West Africa. They engage in economic development alongside Bible translation by collaborating with local farmers, aiming to reduce poverty through their Demonstration Farm. This blend of Word and Deed holds the potential to transform lives.
The Demonstration Farm focuses on two key areas: Grafted Cashews as a cash crop and Tropical Fruit Trees for enhancing local nutrition. They are enthusiastic about utilizing their network of farmers to distribute Scripture as it becomes available, both in written and oral forms.
