New Hope eNews - July 3, 2026

07.03.2026

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.

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:

 

• Only King Forever

• This Is Our God

• Firm Foundation (He Won’t)

• Run to the Father

• Good Grace

It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of Mike Whitten, beloved husband of our Traditional Music Director, Ellen Whitten.

 

In lieu of a formal memorial service, the family has invited our church family to gather for a time of Fellowship and Remembrance this Sunday, July 5, at 12:15pm (immediately following the 11am worship service) in Room 212. Light refreshments will be served as we come together to share memories, offer our love and encouragement, and surround the family with the support of their church family.

YOUNG ADULTS MINISTRY

THIS SUNDAY AT 7PM

 

Our Young Adults Ministry (ages 18-29 and out of HS) meets on the first and third Sunday night of each month. So you can join us this Sunday, July 5, at 7pm in Room 212 for food, games, worship, and a message from God’s Word!

Lee Health’s Blood Drive will be at New Hope on Sunday, July 12, from 8am-1pm. All blood donated will stay in Lee County and give life to those in our community. You can pre-register your preferred time slot at newhopefortmyers.org/blooddrive.

 

CLICK HERE TO PRE-REGISTER
YOUR PREFERRED TIME SLOT

SAVE THE DATE!

Please mark your calendar now for an important Congregational Meeting on Sunday, September 13, at 4pm.

BASEBALL GAME RECAP

 

New Hope had a grand evening at the Mighty Mussels game and fireworks last week for Faith & Family Night! It was a wonderful time of fellowship and fun for all!

MIDDLE SCHOOL CAMP

July 6-10 • High Springs, FL

Please join us in praying for our Middle Schoolers at Summer Camp July 6-10. Pray for friendships to deepen, for God’s Word to become alive and personal to each participant, and for safety and health during the trip. The student attendees are Nathan, Jesse, Beckett, Jack, Elias, Abram, Winslet, and Ella. The adult leaders are Tom Winrow, Ashleigh Blythe, Nate Blythe, Griffin Myers, Lorelai Witenko, and Jill Sorbello.

THE MIX XL

Wednesday, July 8 • 6-9pm at New Hope

Enjoy three hours of free time at the church featuring pickleball, basketball, football, board games, card games, etc. and a whole group devotion at 7pm! Volunteers will be hosting this event while the youth staff are at the Middle School Camp. Eat dinner before arrival. Snacks and drinks provided.

“SERVE YOUR CITY” RECAP

 

Our Student Ministry spent the week serving our community through a variety of hands-on projects across Fort Myers. Throughout the week, students demonstrated Christ's love by meeting practical needs, building relationships, and sharing kindness wherever they went.

 

Monday: Cleaned up the Dunbar neighborhood and served PB&J sandwiches and popsicles while spending time playing with children at Renaissance Preserve.

 

Tuesday: Provided lawn maintenance for One More Child.

 

Wednesday: Enjoyed a devotional at Ride Nature, participated in a prayer walk through downtown Fort Myers, and created bookmarks for Verity Pregnancy Center and the Lee County Juvenile Detention Center.

 

Thursday: Served at ECHO by helping with work on the farm.

 

Friday: Blessed our community with a free car wash and any optional donations went to support Sarai and her missions work.

 

Saturday: Volunteered at the Midwest Food Bank.

 

Thank you to everyone who prayed for our students and leaders throughout the week. We are grateful for the opportunity to be the hands and feet of Jesus in our community!

New Hope exists to glorify God and make disciples by living out the gospel together. As a leader, you are constantly presented with opportunities for discipleship, having the chance to model the love of Christ in all of your interactions with others. The Global Leadership Summit provides practical and critical tools to help you develop your leadership skills and knowledge with other like-minded individuals who are striving to do the same. We will be a host of The Global Leadership Summit on August 6–7.

Click here to learn more and register

COMMUNITY CARE DRIVE:

SCHOOL SUPPLIES

Colonial Elementary, a nearby Title 1 school, is improving educational opportunities to children pre-k through 5th grade in disadvantaged families.

 

One of the goals of Colonial Elementary is to increase proficiency for all of their enrolled students, many of whom receive additional literacy help weekly. New Hope supports the Colonial community through regular support to staff and teachers, donations of school supplies for families, and sponsorship of various school events throughout the year.

GIVE:

Join us the whole month of July as we kick off a school supply drive for Colonial Elementary and Dunbar High School! Grab a bag in the Lobby on Sunday, fill it with the mentioned items, and return by July 26! Among the most requested items are: pencils, dry erase markers, crayons, markers, highlighters, scissors, erasers, index cards, pencil boxes, pencil sharpeners, and paper (wide ruled).

PRAY:

  • Pray for the leadership and staff all year long to have clear direction and unity.
  • Pray that God would be moving in the hearts of Colonial children and their families.
  • Pray for our New Hope team of reading mentors, that their dedication to the students would reflect God’s love for them.

 

GO:

August 5 is Colonial’s Open House date. You can volunteer to assist families as they navigate important information for the school year. For more details or to sign up, email rachel@newhopefortmyers.org.

FRIENDSHIP PAD

GENEROSITY UPDATE

06/21/2026 Giving: $16,017

06/28/2026 Giving: $37,579

Weekly Budget Requirement: $37,425


Jan–May 2026 Giving:

Income: $891,737

Expenses: $858,901

Surplus: $32,836

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