Spring Newsletter - Sharing our Faith

SPRING 2023

NEW HOPE Sharing our Faith

Outreach Updates: Discover Your Impact Holy Week at New Hope Hop over for our annual Easter Egg Hunt Media Ministry Progress

New Hope Church A Ministry of the Reformed Church In America

Sunday Schedule 9:00 AM : WORSHIP & CHILDREN'S CHURCH 10:00 AM : DISCIPLESHIP HOUR & CHILDREN'S SUNDAY SCHOOL 11:00 AM : WORSHIP & CHILDREN'S CHURCH Worship Space Update: You may have noticed signs for our "Wiggle Room!" The Wiggle room is located to the left of the Sanctuary doors and is a space where you can sing, shout and wiggle in worship. The Cry Room, located to the right of the Sanctuary doors, is available for those looking for a calmer space to worship.

Everyone is always welcome in the pews. New Hope recognizes that sometimes sitting still is challenging, and we also need to "make a joyful noise." We hope to create welcoming spaces where all may worship with us.

Learn more at NewHopeWorship.org and follow us online.

@New Hope Powell @New Hope Church Children's Ministry

@newhopepowell

@newhopepowell @newhope_youth_oh

Staff & Mission OUR MISSION | REACH people for Christ.

ROOT people in Christ.

And RELEASE people to serve Christ.

Staff Directory Rev. Sarah Palsma, Co-Pastor Palsma@NewHopeWorship.com 614-766-5445x115

Rev. Dr. Chris Jacobsen, Co-Pastor Jacobsen@NewHopeWorship.com 614-766-5445x116

Rob Chappell, Church Administrator Administrator@NewHopeWorship.com 614-766-5445x126

Amy Hinton, Office Administrator Office@NewHopeWorship.com 614-766-5445x110

Rachel Warren, Children's Ministry Director Warren@NewHopeWorship.com NewHopeWorship.org/Children

Christine Loy, Music Ministry Director Loy@NewHopeWorship.com NewHopeWorship.org/Music

Jessica Johnson, Children's Ministry Coordinator Johnson@NewHopeWorship.com Youth Ministry NewHopeWorship.org/Youth Michael McGee, Tech/Media Ministry Tech@NewHopeWorship.com

Emily Dean, Communications Manager Dean@NewHopeWorship.com Suzie Stalter, New Hope Preschool Director Preschool@NewHopeWorship.com NewHopePreschool.com 614-766-2446

Greetings from:

Pastor Chris & Pastor Sarah In the first few months of 2023, we reached out to our local communities and provided food for the hungry, rooted ourselves in God’s word of invitation to generous living, and released one another to sow the seeds of generosity in our homes, neighborhoods, and places of work. We have been called to serve in Christ’s name, and in the pages of this newsletter, you’ll witness that service in action. As we enter the season of Lent and journey with Jesus to the cross, we hope you will keep the spirit of generosity alive and well as we all bear witness to the old, old story of God’s most generous act of love: Jesus’ death and resurrection.

The season of Lent (from a Latin word meaning “to lengthen” as in the lengthening of days) is celebrated in the 40 days (not counting Sundays) before the celebration of Easter. It is traditionally a season marked with the observance of certain Christian practices: prayer, fasting, and special gifts to the poor. The season of Lent began on Ash Wednesday, a day to meditate on our mortality and begin a spiritual journey, walking the prayer paths of Jesus on his way to the cross. On each of the Wednesdays in March, we will gather for our Lenten Soup Suppers.

Our small groups will provide the food and each meal will close in a time of worship with devotions led by our Elders and music provided by our music ministry team members. After supper, you’re invited to gather in the Library for an opportunity to grow in your faith as Pastor Chris facilitates a class titled “The Life You’ve Always Wanted.”

As Lent draws to a close and we approach Easter, there are exceptional worship opportunities in what is called “Holy Week.” The week begins with Palm Sunday (April 2). In worship, on Palm Sunday, the children will lead us in a palm parade as we celebrate Jesus’ arrival in Jerusalem.

Later that afternoon, celebrate our annual Easter Egg Hunt at New Hope! You’re invited to join us in worship at 7:30 pm on Maundy Thursday (April 6), where we will hear the events that Jesus and his disciples experienced, from sharing a Passover meal to Jesus’ arrest, trial, and execution. Following the worship service, you’re invited to participate in a prayer vigil throughout the night as we take the opportunity to stay awake with Jesus in the Garden of Gethsemane. On Good Friday (April 7), you are invited to join the Dublin Cross Walk. We’ll walk with the cross from the parking lot of Dublin Coffman High School to Dublin Community Church and have a brief time of worship together. Then on Easter Sunday (April 9), we will celebrate the resurrection of Jesus with a 7:00 am sunrise service at the Africa Event Center at the Columbus Zoo and in the sanctuary at New Hope at 9:00 am and 11:00 am. All are invited to experience the life-giving message of salvation through Jesus Christ!

With so much happening at New Hope for people of all ages, we hope you will join us for these and many more Spring opportunities as we strive to reach people for Christ, root people in Christ, and release people to serve Christ.

Holy Week Palm Sunday

Join us at 9:00 am and 11:00 am on Sunday, April 2, for our Palm Sunday worship service. The children will lead us in singing our praises to the king of kings as they parade around the sanctuary and we all wave our palm branches high and offer shouts of "Hosanna! Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord!"

MaundY Thursday

Join us for the Maundy Thursday Tenebrae Service on Thursday, April 6, at 7:30 pm. Immediately following the service, we will be offering a Prayer Vigil. We invite you to sign up for half-hour increments. Resources will be available to guide you as you pray for yourself, your loved ones, New Hope Church, and the world.

Cross Walk

Everyone is cordially invited to attend the Dublin Cross Walk.

The Cross Walk begins promptly at noon on Good Friday, April 7. We gather in the south parking lot of Dublin Coffman High School and walk behind the cross to Dublin Community Church, where a brief service will follow. The Cross Walk is our very quiet way of saying to the world that Good Friday is not “just another day,” but the day that Jesus gave his life for us.

Easter Sunday

Our worship on Easter Sunday begins at 7:00 am at the Africa Event Center in the Columbus Zoo with the Easter Sunrise Service. Everyone is welcome! You will be able to access the Africa Event Center parking lot by driving to New Hope. Ushers will be present to help direct traffic. The 9:00 am and 11:00 am Worship services will occur at New Hope Church. You are encouraged to bring fresh-cut flowers to these services to help decorate the Living Cross (see cover photo).

Men's BBQ

Adult Ministry NewHopeWorship.org/Adults Sunday Discipleship

We have many exciting opportunities during the Adult Education hour on Sunday mornings! Our current classes include "The Life You've Always Wanted" with Pastor Chris and "What to Do When You Don't Know What to Do" with Tom Heuer. In April, we will begin "The Letters of Paul" with Mark Dutton and C.S. Lewis' "The Great Divorce" led by Debra Freathy. Please visit our webpage at NewHopeWorship.org/Adults for more details.

Discovery class

Would you like to learn more about New Hope Church, our ministries, and how to become a member? Our Discovery Class is designed to instruct you about our church’s life and witness and the importance of membership. We would very much enjoy having you as a part of this class. Our Spring Discovery Class for new members will begin on Sunday, April 16 at 10:00 am during the Adult Education hour. This class is led by Pastor Chris and Pastor Sarah.

town hall meeting

Please mark your calendars for our Town Hall meeting on Sunday, April 2nd, at 10:00 am. We will be sharing updates on the ministries and finances of New Hope. We will also be voting on the election slate for new Elders and Deacons.

Festa

Endowment Fund “Let this be written for a future generation, that a people not yet created may praise the Lord.” - Psalm 102:18 Since its organization in 2009, the New Hope Endowment Fund has been driven by its mission to enhance discipleship and stewardship for the continued long-term growth of New Hope’s Christian ministries within the community. The New Hope Endowment Fund is a repository for financial gifts beyond your regular giving to the church. Your gift to the Endowment Fund is a living legacy for the next generation to praise the Lord.

The Endowment Fund Board supports the ministry of New Hope Church by stewarding funds for the next generation of Christ followers, educating current generations on healthy financial practices, and offering grants to support new and ongoing Christian ministries within the community. Recently, the Endowment Fund Board organized the campaign to build the Steve and Jean Norden Fellowship Pavilion and awarded $30,000 in grants to ten different community-led ministries. The Endowment Board continues to advocate for good Christian stewardship practices across the generations and help New Hope live out its mission to reach people for Christ, root people in Christ, and release people to serve Christ.

For more information, and grant application details, please visit newhopeworship.org/endowmentfund or contact Board President Tom Johnson.

Rent the Fellowship Pavilion

2023GrantApplications

The Fellowship Pavilion, on the grounds of New Hope Church, is available for family celebrations, graduation parties, business meetings, and more. Email or call the church office for additional details on renting the space, including availability, rental cost, rules, and regulations. You are encouraged to pass this information on to friends, neighbors, and business associates.

​The Endowment fund is accepting grant applications to support Christian missions and ministries. The grant application is available on the Endowment Fund website. Completed grant applications must be emailed to NHEFBGrants@newhopeworship.com

by April 2. Questions? Contact Grant Chairwoman and Coordinator, Sara Burke.

VBS at the Fellowship Pavilion

outreach Ministry NewHopeWorship.org/helping-others Jesus said to his disciples,

“You will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth” (Acts 1:8).

New Hope strives to live out these words of Jesus by being engaged in mission with our local communities and sending support across the globe to Christians sharing the gospel in places we can’t physically go. Your financial generosity to New Hope enables us to live out these words of Acts 1:8 and change lives in the name of Jesus Christ.

Each year 10% of New Hope’s annual giving is designated as “benevolence” and distributed to various Christian missions and ministries worldwide. The Outreach Team works with the Deacons to manage these benevolences and ensure that the funds given are utilized to spread the good news of Jesus Christ. In 2022, New Hope gave $158,062.51 to help meet our local, national, and global neighbors' spiritual, emotional, and physical needs. Numerous volunteer hours were also given to local mission partners like the Common Ground Free Store, the Dublin Food Pantry, Franklin County and Delaware County Children’s Services, and Festa. The list could go on and on about how your finances, service, and faith impact our community.

On Saturday, January 28, we gathered our financial and people resources to partner with US Hunger.

Over 200 people gathered on that wintry morning in the Fellowship Pavilion to package 50,112 meals. The Dublin and Plain City Food Pantries picked up these meals.

Each meal is said to feed a family of 5, which means this all-church outreach impacted 250,560 people. Words alone are insufficient to describe the depth of my gratitude for your generosity in this endeavor. Thank you!

The Spirit of God continues to prompt us to be Jesus’ hands and feet in this world. With whom else might God be calling us to share our resources?

In Christ, Pastor Sarah If you would like to learn more about the work of the Outreach Team or share a mission you are passionate about, please contact Pastor Sarah. The Outreach Team meets on the 3rd Monday of every month at 7:00 pm.

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-The Bethel Bible Series in Southeast Asia -Missionary JJ Ten Clay - Refugee Ministries -Missionaries in Africa -Missionaries Wayne and Miho Jansen in Japan -Missionaries in Oman -Missionaries Felipe and Janelle deWaard-Silva in Romania -Words of Hope

LOCAL MISSIONS -Center Point Hispanic Church Plant in Hilliard -Central Ohio Youth for Christ Tutoring Initiative -Dublin Food Pantry -Family Promise of Delaware County -Festa -For Columbus -Habitat for Humanity -New Hope Preschool and Education Center -Northwest Columbus Young Life -Salvation Army of Central Ohio -Westerville Area Resource Ministry (WARM) -Youth for Christ - City Life

Festa Dinner Angels

Club 45 Care Packages

Children's Ministry Rachel Warren, NewHopeworship.org/children

Team Everybuddy

1 Corinthians 12:7 says "Now you are the body of Christ, and each one of you is a part of it.” Prior to this verse, Paul explains that the members of the church are diverse and that they must work together in order for the body of Christ to function. This teamwork is not only good for the body as a whole but also for each individual member.

Everybody deserves to have the opportunity to be part of this team, part of the body of Christ. Everybody should also have a safe and accessible place to learn about Jesus.

Team EveryBuddy is New Hope’s Special Needs Inclusion Ministry where children attend programs with an experienced Buddy so that their individual needs can be met. If you have a child that would benefit from being with a Buddy OR if you are interested in joining the incredible team to serve as a Buddy, please contact the Children’s Ministry Team!

Club 45

Club 45 kicked off the year at the Humane Society of Delaware County, where they delivered much-needed wish list items and had the chance to love on dogs and cats waiting for their forever home! Then the 4th and 5th graders made Valentine’s Day care packages for New Hope college students to support and encourage them in their studies! Way to be the hands and feet of Jesus!

Club 45 at the Delaware County Humane Society

The annual Easter Egg Hunt & Celebration is a New Hope and a community favorite! This year, the event will occur on Sunday, April 2nd, from 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm. We’ll have Story Time, Cake Walks, a LemonAide stand to benefit the Salvation Army, the Easter Bunny, and of course… an Egg Hunt! Children in 5th grade and under are welcome to join us for the Egg Hunt! Please bring your own basket! To ensure we have enough treat-filled eggs, please register at newhopeworship.org/easteregghunt or with the QR code.

Want to get Involved? We need your help!

Easter Candy Donations

We are collecting peanut-free, individually wrapped candy that fits inside an Easter Egg in order to fill thousands of eggs for our annual Easter Egg Hunt and celebration! Donations can be dropped off in the bin in the Narthex, or visit our website to view our Amazon Wishlist.

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Egg Hunt Helpers

Please let us know where you are able to help in order to make this a fun and safe celebration! Whether you want to bake treats for the cake walk or spread eggs on the courses - we need you! Visit our website to view our many opportunities to get involved with this outreach event.

JUNE 12-16

Welcome to Stellar VBS – the summer event that helps kids discover what it means to shine Jesus’ light! At Stellar VBS, kids explore how Jesus shined hope, love, forgiveness, and joy to the world – and how we can do the same with his power! Crews of Preschool or Elementary aged kids will rotate through Stellar Bible Adventures, KidVid Cinema, All-Star Games, Imagination Station, Sing & Play Blast Off, and finish with Cosmic Closing! Our rotations will include a mix of being inside and outside.

Preschool (4 years old at camp) through 5th graders (grade entering in Fall 2023) are invited to join us for the best week of summer! Kids of all abilities are welcome.

Just let us know if there are any needs that we need to be aware of in your registration.

We encourage preschool-aged campers to attend the AM session because the dedicated preschool curriculum is offered during AM only. Preschoolers registered for PM sessions will be placed with Kindergarteners.

The cost is $40 per child for the AM session and $50 per child for the PM (Dinner) session. Each child will receive a snack or dinner, Stellar t-shirt, Bible Buddies, VBS music, and a daily item from Imagination Station! It takes a mighty village to make this week possible. Please visit NewHopeWorship.org/VBS to discover volunteer opportunities or to register your child(ren). We can't wait to share this "Out of This World" experience with you and your family!

Newhopeworship.org/vbs

Youth Ministry Newhopeworship.org/youth Exciting things have been happening in youth ministry at New Hope!

In December, we celebrated Christmas together by hearing the story of the generous gifts the Magi gave to Jesus as a baby. Then we practiced our generosity through our fabulous White Elephant Gift Exchange! All of our youth had a wonderful time together, building relationships and learning about the generosity of Jesus Christ. And, as a bonus for Pastor Sarah, no live insects were given this year!

In January, we revealed the dates and location for the upcoming high school mission trip. This year, the New Hope Youth are headed to Huntington, West Virginia, June 17-23, 2023. We will be partnering with Praying Pelican Missions to aid the residents of Huntington and the surrounding areas, partnering with other local ministries to do building projects, feed the hungry, and provide programming for kids and senior citizens. We look forward to a fantastic service experience and covet your prayers as we prepare to serve God in this way.

We also kicked off a new Confirmation Class in January. Fifteen students are studying the Apostles’ Creed, learning about God the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit from New Hope Church elders. The class will culminate in an afternoon retreat in April, where the students will write their own version of a creed, which will be shared with the congregation on Confirmation Sunday. It’s a great group, and they are excited to learn how to articulate the faith that the New Hope Community has instilled in them.

Finally, the search process is underway for a new Director of Youth Ministry. We have received resumes of several qualified candidates and are in the process of conducting interviews. We will involve youth and families along the way, prayerfully discerning the candidate who God is calling for this position. We hope to provide another update in the near future!

Thank you for your continued prayers and support of the youth ministry at New Hope as we seek to Reach students with the gospel of Jesus Christ, Root them in Christ, and Release them to serve Christ in their communities and in the world!

In Christ, Pastor Chris Follow Youth Ministry at New Hope on Instagram @newhope_youth_oh

Music Ministry Christine Loy, Newhopeworship.org/music

Why Worship Choir?

We are blessed to have a Worship Choir at New Hope. In a culture where many church choirs are fading away, we strive to build a choir where everyone is welcome to sing (not just a few), a repertoire that includes a variety of music styles, and a faith that flourishes in praising the Lord.

We intentionally keep our Worship Choir vibrant and growing for several reasons: The Worship Choir allows many people to serve the Lord with their gifts and talents of music and song, not just a chosen few.

The Worship Choir functions just like a discipleship small group. Because we meet regularly, sing, pray, and discuss the scripture in our repertoire and make lasting friendships that endure for years and years, we are growing in our faith together.

The Worship Choir models and inspires congregational singing.

The Worship Choir encourages and promotes intergenerational worship.

There are so many benefits to joining the Worship Choir. According to the latest Chorus Impact study, commissioned in 2018 by Chorus America, more than 54 million adults and children sing in choral groups in America today. The report also states that adults who sing in choruses report significant personal benefits, including feeling less lonely and more connected to others.

The list of benefits goes on and on. (https://chorusamerica.org/resource/chorus-impact-studysinging-lifetime) Singing together has added health benefits as it relieves stress and releases endorphins, serotonin, and dopamine for mental well-being. Singing is life-giving. Most importantly, singing helps foster your spiritual wellness while worshipping Jesus. What could be better for you?

When asked, 99.9% of our choir members will tell you they are wholly refreshed and encouraged by the LORD when leaving most choir rehearsals. Especially after a stressful day!

So, if you sang in a choir back in the day (high school or college) or have never sung in a choir but it’s on your bucket list, take advantage of this opportunity to serve the Lord in this group.

Our Worship Choir is open to anyone High School age or older. If you are a singer – we need you! If you are a beginner, we will teach you all you need to know about singing and music.

Childcare is available, and we are friendly to complex schedules.

New Hope’s Worship Choir is a wonderful and unique experience to be a part of. Come, see for yourself. See you in the loft!

Generations Choir & Worship Night – an incredible weekend The highlight of our Winter was February’s Worship Night & Generations Choir Weekend! It was joyful, meaningful, and spirit-led. We had 54 singers, over 120 in the pews, the Mighty Organ, Rob on the fiddle, solos by Mark Dean & Christine Loy, an acoustic guitar set, and the Worship Band's finest. We heard the testimony of God’s goodness and spent time in prayer. Our young children sang (and danced, if you caught that!), and our Youth belted their praise to Jesus. All in all, our mouths were filled with praise to the glory of God's name! We are grateful to the Lord, Jesus Christ, for pouring His Spirit into our hearts that night in a tangible and transforming way.

Amen.

Music Ministry Spotlight: Greg & Jennifer Smith Volunteers are the heartbeat of New Hope Church! Take a minute to get to know our Music Ministry volunteers, Greg & Jennifer Smith and join me in thanking them for their dedication and commitment to our Music Ministry program.

Tell us how you volunteer in the Music/Tech Ministry at NHC? Greg: I am a Tenor in the Choir, and I also sing in the Praise Team throughout the year.

Jennifer: I am an Alto in the Choir and play keyboard & piano in the Praise Team throughout the year as well.

How long have you been involved in the Music/Tech Ministry at NHC? Greg & Jennifer: For several years, we participated in the Choir - but only at Christmastime.

Christmas of 2021, we enjoyed the Christmas Cantata so much that we decided to participate more regularly and now sing year-round.

Can you share how being involved in the ministry @ NHC has impacted your life of faith?

Greg: I am still relatively new with my faith and relationship with God. Singing in the music ministry has really helped me along my personal journey. I spend time during the week not only rehearsing the songs but trying to make sure that I understand and connect with the underlying messages in the music, which in turn has a direct impact on my life of faith.

Jennifer: It has definitely brought a more regular and deeper connection with Jesus than I had previously. I find myself singing the songs and connecting with him not just every day but multiple times each day, and I find myself much closer to him.

What is the best part of being involved in NHC Music Ministry for each of you personally?

Greg: Singing has also been at the core of who I am as a person, and I cherish and appreciate the opportunities and challenges that come with singing at New Hope Church. I look forward to Thursday rehearsals every week!

Jennifer: Music has been a part of my whole life, having played French Horn and Piano for the majority of it. I didn't have much of an opportunity to sing, and I am really enjoying singing in the Choir. It has also helped me get back to playing Piano more regularly, which I also love.

Greg & Jennifer: We love the people we have met and continue to meet, and it has turned our relationship with New Hope from a place we would come and go on Sunday mornings to a community in which we have deeper relationships.

How do you spend your free time? or favorite hobby?

Greg & Jennifer: Football in the fall, golf whenever we can, backyard games with the family, movies and hopefully one day retiring on a lake with a boat!

New Media Ministry rob chappell We are excited to welcome Michael McGee to New Hope. Michael will be leading our Tech/Media Ministry team into a new and exciting era. He brings with him many years of experience as well as a passion for ministry.

As Michael looks to improve and expand our digital presence, he is already looking for volunteers to join his new Media Ministry team. Please join me and the rest of the staff in welcoming Michael to New Hope!

Meet Michael Michael McGee comes to New Hope Church with over 39 years in church media ministry experience including sound engineering, video production, digital sound engineering, and live social media ministry. During that time, Michael received several awards in community and public access television productions. Michael has been on a blessed marriage journey for 35 years with his wife, the Rev. Melodie McGee. Together they have four children and one “grand edition.”

Michael works remotely as a Principal Customer Success Account Manager for the Microsoft Corporation. He holds a Bachelor of Electronic Engineering Degree from Franklin University, is a State of Ohio Certified Project Manager and is also currently seeking his license of ministry training. As a leader in Christian media productions, Michael promotes the theme: "Worship First, Produce Second." Michael enjoys all aspects of Media productions, daily exercise walking, traveling, cooking, gardening, and Gospel Music.

Online Text & Giving Make your weekly offering online at newhopeworship.com/give or via text giving (simple text any amount or the word GIVE to 614-467-4464). You can also give electronically via ACH. Checks may be mailed to 4739 W. Powell Rd. Please contact the church office for more information.

Prayer Garden Spring 2022

New Hope Preschool & Education Center Suzie Stalter, newhopepreschool.com Registration for the 2023-2024 school year is underway. We have over 180 students registered for next year and continue to give tours to potential new families. We are full in many classes but still have openings in Kindergarten Enrichment, our afternoon three day 3’s class, and our morning two day 3’s classes. We look forward to welcoming our returning families back and the new families sending their child to our school for the first time!

The teachers have thoughtfully designed their classrooms to allow for learning through instruction and play in various engaging ways this year. It has been wonderful to see the children drawn to these improvements. One program-wide improvement is special themed bins for the sensory tables. This area of the classroom allows the children to learn by exploring different textures and manipulatives. We colored dried beans or rice with liquid watercolor and found various items to make these themes. One of the bins contains small red Starbucks coffee cups, white pompoms (marshmallows), brown unifix cubes (blocks of chocolate), peppermint canes, and recipe cards to make their own hot chocolate. Our dump truck bin with small beans is a big hit, as well as the dinosaur bin with kinetic sand, pebbles, and a mixture of beans to dig through the layers to find fossils. It is an opportunity for sharing, imagination, and play all in one activity!

Our Valentine’s day is always full of much love and fun. The children shared valentines, enjoyed a party in their classroom, and sent valentine cards to older members of New Hope Church and to a local nursing home.

We held our Parent Night outreach on February 27th. The Common Ground Free Store in Delaware, Ohio, is our beneficiary for this year's outreach fundraiser. Our evening fun included Pastor Chris playing his guitar while leading a sing-along in the sanctuary, photo booth, soft ice cream machine, and a neon dance party. The children also painted two kindness rocks in our classrooms; one to remain at our program, and one to take home. In addition, we had Elevated wood-fired pizza food truck for families to purchase dinner upon arrival.

Finally, our outstanding silent auction items and raffle baskets allowed us to raise funds and donate to our beneficiary.

Finally, the baby chicken eggs have arrived!

The children will get to see the eggs hatch in the incubator and then hold the sweet baby chickens when they are ready for little hands. We name them, watch how fast they can move, learn about what they eat and give them lots of attention throughout the day.

Thank you for your continued prayers and support for the children and teachers at NHC Preschool & Education Center.

New Hope Consistory

New Hope has an elected team of Elders and Deacons who serve with the Pastors to form the Consistory. Elders provide the spiritual oversight of the church, and Deacons steward the care and distribution of the church's finances. Get to know your Consistory!

Elders

Martha Whittington, VP Elder

Deacons

Mark Breading

Kate Kerscher

Bill bryan

Rick Schuster

Debra Freathy

Takako Tysen

Rev. Nicholas Dorland, President of Rochester Classis Leads Installation Liturgy

Trent Hartranft, Deacon CHair

Rev. Dr. Chris & Sarah Jacobsen

Sandy Moberger

Shawn Barrett

Heidi Coniglio

Treats from Penny Dutton

Lisa Wallschlaeger

Adam Hall

Rev. Phyllis Palsma & Pastor Sarah

Kip Witchey

New Hope Church 4739 W. Powell Road Powell, OH 43065