Youth Ministry

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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

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