Recently New Hope Presbyterian church said goodbye to our full-time minister. This season of change offers our church a beautiful gift — the chance to hear God’s voice through many of His servants. As we welcome a variety of ministers over the next two months, we do so with expectation, believing that each one has been sent for a purpose.
Every message, every story, every perspective is an opportunity for us to grow, to be renewed, and to see God’s faithfulness in fresh ways. Even in transition, the Spirit is at work among us, guiding, shaping, and preparing our church for what comes next.
May we listen with open hearts and receive every speaker as part of God’s provision for this moment in our journey.
Sunday, June 7th 10:00 a.m. Reverand Rob Evans
Reverand Dr. Robert C. Evans, III (Rob) is a Raleigh native and is honorably retired. Rob is a graduate of NC State University, Union Presbyterian Seminary, and served churches in Fayetteville, North Wilkesboro, Greensboro, Lewisville, NC, & Virginia Beach, VA. He played football at NCSU, enjoys all college sports, golf, and gardening, but his number one hobby is spoiling his grandchildren. He and his wife, Lavinia, moved to Hickory in 2024 to be nearer to their son and family who live in Boone.
Sunday, June 14th 10:00 a.m. Reverand Laurey Harrell
Reverand Harrell was raised in a Presbyterian family in Mobile, Alabama earning a Bachelor of Science in Special Education from Auburn University and was named Special Ed Teacher of the Year in Mobile in 1985. Her passion for ministry led her to pursue advanced theological studies and she completed a Master of Divinity from Columbia Theological Seminary and a Doctorate from McCormick Theological Seminary in Chicago. After being in the pastorate for 43 years, she retired 5 years ago from Johns Island Presbyterian Church having served churches in the Carolinas, Texas and Alabama. When not exploring their new home in Hickory, Laurey and her husband Wade are having fun with their 12 grandchildren!
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