New Hope eNews - September 18, 2026

Discover New Hope has been rescheduled for Saturday, January 30, 2027, from 8:30am-12:30pm. The class will not be meeting tomorrow, September 19.

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 Young Adults Ministry (ages 18-29 and out of HS) meets on the first and third Sunday night of each month. You can join us this Sunday, September 20, at 7pm in Room 212 for food, games, worship, and a message from God’s Word!

It’s time to Serve Fort Myers! Join your New Hope family Saturday, September 26, from 9am-noon as we head out into our community for a morning of serving our neighbors and partnering with local organizations. We’ll begin the morning together at 9:00 AM in Room 212 for a time of worship and prayer before heading out to our Serve Day locations. There are several opportunities to choose from, so everyone can find a way to get involved!

 

• Colonial Elementary: Classroom tidying & uniform sorting

• House of Ride Nature: Painting & landscaping

• Midwest Food Bank: Sorting & packaging food items

• Evangelism with City Takers: Distributing food & sharing the love of Jesus

 

Let’s put 4FM – For Fort Myers into action as we serve our community together! Register below to let us know where you will serve!

 

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Ladies, come gather at The Well as we draw deeply from the living Word of God and encourage one another through meaningful conversation and Scripture.This fall, we’ll journey through the book of Ezekiel using An Unexpected Revival: Experiencing God’s Goodness Through Disappointment and Doubt by Erica Wiggenhorn. Together, we’ll discover how God meets us in seasons of disappointment and uncertainty and brings hope, renewal, and revival. We will meet Wednesdays, September 23–November 11, from 10am–noon in Room 206. The cost is only $8.50, which covers your personal study guide.

 

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Make a date with your spouse and join us on Friday, October 9 at 6pm for a delicious dinner and time of fun, fellowship, and a video teaching. Whether you’ve been married for months or decades, this event is the perfect opportunity to strengthen your relationship! The cost is $35 per couple.

 

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This month, New Hope is collecting diapers and wipes to assist single moms and families who are fostering, to provide for the children in their care.

 

Bring in diapers or pull-ups (sizes 1-6, 2T-5T)

and sensitive wipes by Sunday, September 27.

 

Thank you for loving the vulnerable communities that children are raised in, from foster care to single-parent households.

Calling all bakers! If you have a gift or passion for baking or cooking, we would love your help providing fun snacks for our student ministry on a Wednesday night. Click here to learn more and pick a day! Contact Ashleigh Blythe if you have questions about this opportunity.

LUAU RECAP

Our student ministry kicked off our Wednesday Nights with a luau – playing games like Tiki Towers, Maui Breeze, and The Big Wave, and then meeting with our small groups to establish relationships and expectations. We can’t wait to see students on Sunday mornings and Wednesday nights!


OVER COFFEE

Middle and high school students are invited to join Ashleigh Blythe at Starbucks (11801 S Cleveland Ave, Ste 100) from 10:30am-12:30pm on Monday, September 21 for a chance to slow down, grab a drink or a pastry, and catch up! Students can ask questions about faith or just chat. Friends are welcome!

TYLER & BRITTANY DEPKE

During both of our service this Sunday, September 20, we will have the opportunity to hear from Tyler and Brittany Depke and learn more about the work God has called them to in West Africa.

 

Tyler and Brittany serve among an unreached Muslim people group, building relationships and sharing the hope of Christ through their ministry and daily life. Brittany is involved in Bible translation, helping make God’s Word accessible in the local language. Inspired by ECHO, Tyler has started a fruit tree farm that they hope will become an important part of their ministry and connection with the community.

 

As they prepare to return to West Africa on October 11, please pray for the more than 380 trees they have imported and for favor as they work toward building a home on the farm, which will be a major focus of their next term.

One of their most significant needs is for a nanny to join their family for six months to one year beginning in Fall 2027 to help care for their two young daughters, Danielle and Joanna. Please pray that God would provide just the right person for this unique opportunity to serve their family and support their ministry.

 

We look forward to welcoming Tyler and Brittany this Sunday and hearing more about how God is at work through their family in West Africa.

GENEROSITY UPDATE

09/13/2026 Giving: $18,608

Weekly Budget Requirement: $37,425


Jan–Aug 2026 Giving:

Income: $1,319,286

Expenses: $1,413,254

Difference: ($93,968)