Join us TOMORROW (May 30) from 9-11:30am for "Sent Out Saturday", an outreach and evangelism event with City Takers. We will be meeting at New Hope for evangelism training and worship with City Takers, then dispersing to a neighborhood with bags of food to distribute and share the love of Christ. If you have never done this with us before, you are welcome! If you have a teenager, bring them along! If you have participated in outreach with CityTakers before, we welcome you again! Let's get ready to go out and be a church for Fort Myers!
During both of our services this Sunday, May 31, Rachel Frey will take a few minutes to interview Crystal Hamilton, the Executive Director of Verity Pregnancy and Medical Resource Center.
Crystal came to Verity in July of 2025, after serving alongside her husband in ministry for a few decades and specifically volunteering in ministries to serve the vulnerable in local communities. She is passionate about the mission of Verity to provide life- affirming care and spare those facing an unplanned pregnancy from the scars that come with an abortion decision. Verity provides a place for women to walk through their pregnancy with the truth of the gospel and practical support. Verity provides free pregnancy testing, limited ultrasounds, education, material assistance, peer counseling, along with support and connection through local resources and church partnerships.
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:
Our next PB&J day is Thursday, June 4! You can bless homeless people in our community by dropping off pre-made, individually wrapped peanut butter and jelly sandwiches to the New Hope kitchen on Thursday by noon.
FamCon is almost here!
This exciting time of family ministry kicks off this Thursday, June 4, and we would love your prayer support! We’re excited for an incredible week together!
Volunteers can pick up their FamCon t-shirts this Sunday, May 31, at the Family Ministry Desk. Please arrive on Thursday by 5:30pm. Thank you for serving and helping make FamCon such a special event for our families!
New Hope’s 2025 Annual Report is complete and available if you would like to pick up a copy in the Lobby at the church on Sunday.
VOLUNTEER FIESTA RECAP!
What an incredible evening we had at our Volunteer Fiesta! From the delicious food and fun bingo game to the laughter and conversations shared around the tables, it was a wonderful time celebrating the amazing people who serve our church so faithfully. We are so thankful for every volunteer who gives their time, energy, and heart to ministry. Thank you for making our church such a welcoming and loving place for families and our community. We loved spending the evening together and can’t wait for all that God has in store this summer!
HIGH SCHOOL CAMP MEETING
This Sunday (May 31) • 12:30pm
Join Ashleigh in Room 212 at New Hope for a meeting about camp expectations and complete the necessary paperwork to prepare for our high school trip to North Carolina! Please make other arrangements with Ashleigh if you cannot make this meeting. Students need to come with at least one parent or guardian.
PRAY FOR HS SUMMER CAMP
Our high school students will be experiencing Summer Camp June 8-13. Please join us in praying that God touches their hearts, deepens their faith, and strengthens their relationships with one another.
ZOOKERBALL!
This Tuesday (June 2) • 6-8pm
Middle and High School Students are invited to our Annual Summer Kickoff Event: Zookerball - the greatest semi-aquatic sport of all time! This is an extreme slip-n-slide kickball game so wear clothes that can get wet or your bathing suit (one piece suits for girls or two-pieces with a shirt over top). Invite your friends to join you and prepare to get wet! You'll also be able to grub on hamburgers, hot dogs, and dessert! Don't miss it!!!
CHILL AT THE CHURCH
Wednesday, June 10 • 3-5pm
Students are invited to come and hang out at the church for a few hours! Enjoy two hours of free time playing outdoor and board games, bring a DIY craft, or just sit and talk. Light snacks will be provided.
We will be a host of the Global Leadership Summit on August 6–7. There is currently a special opportunity where if you register for the Summit before June 19, you can bring someone who has never attended before and receive their ticket half off. Just use the code FirstTimeFriend at checkout (Limited to one discounted ticket per order). It’s a simple way to invite someone you’re already walking alongside – a coworker, a friend, a neighbor – to experience leadership growth alongside you. Take a moment and consider who you will invite! Super Early Bird pricing is only available through June 19 so this the best time to register.
Hurricane season is now upon us here in southwest Florida and we have free Hurricane Guides that you can pick up at the Welcome Table in the Lobby at the church on Sunday. Now is the time to prepare and plan!
JUNE "BABY BOTTLES" DRIVE FOR VERITY
Verity offers a variety of services while sharing the gospel of Jesus Christ in personal and practical ways including pregnancy testing, limited ultrasounds, counseling and options consultations, education, material assistance, abortion pill reversal, and post-abortion and infant loss support.
During the month of June, we are partnering with this local pregnancy and medical resource center, giving you the opportunity to take a bottle from the Lobby at New Hope and fill it with cash, a check, or scan the QR code to give online. Your partnership in this way fuels the mission to uphold the sanctity of human life by providing services that encourage and equip men and women to choose life for their baby.
Join us in praying for the staff at Verity to be sustained in this hard-but-rewarding, vital work with women and families, encouraging them to choose life for their unborn child!
