Our service isn't strictly structured, but do follow a general outline as listed in the Worship Guide you receive when you enter. There is nothing you need to know or remember. You might enjoy coming a few minutes early and enjoying some of our complimentary tea, coffee, or hot chocolate!
The Lord's Supper -
We celebrate Communion or the Lord's Supper the second and fourth Sunday of each month. In Keeping with the Scriptures and the Early Church, wine will be used in the communion celebration. If your conscience does not feel comfortable in partaking, there is grape juice provided along the outer ring of the communion tray. If none remain, please speak with a deacon and he will see to your needs.
Collection -
We take a collection in every service. Our church is not centrally funded and the finances are the responsibility of church members. If you do not wish to contribute, just let the basket pass by. There is also a second collection taken the fourth Sunday of every month. This collection is designated to our Mercy Ministry, which helps meet the financial needs of families within New Hope and the community.
Music-
If you’ve only attended “traditional” church services, you may be surprised to see a variety of musicians at our services, from a simple guitar to a full band. The songs we use vary from the traditional hymns to more modern worship songs. We have a video projector and large screen, onto which the song words are projected, so you should have no difficulty keeping up. Our congregation has a wide range of musical ability—so if you can’t sing or don’t know the tune, you won’t be the only one…
Children -
New Hope has a children's ministry for infants through 5th grade. The nursery and classes for children through 1st grade are located on the first floor, with classes for 2nd through 5th grade meeting upstairs.