New Hope Herald

“Hope Together, Grow in Faith”
June 2026

YOUTH & CHILDREN
First Friday Friends will be at 5:30 on June 5th.The program will include a movie and Dominos Pizza. It is a good time for fellowship for the children and adults who attend. Amanda, Wanda, Tom, and any other adults who want to come, will chaperone and participate.

 NEW HOPE STRIDERS
 The Striders are meeting at New Hope Elementary School track every Saturday morning at 8:30 during the summer. Join us for this good time of prayer, fun, fellowship, and exercise.
WORSHIP SUMMER HOURS
Sunday School begins at 9am (note change from originally posted) in the church parlor with leaders Jean Piercy & Wanda Adams. Sunday Worship is at 10:00 am.

Join us at 8:30 am each Wednesday at Byrum’s located at 4606 S New Hope Road for good food, fellowship and warm conversation.

WEDNESDAY MORNING BIBLE STUDY begins at 10 am.   Members take turns facilitating studies of their own choosing. Join us for this time of deepening our understanding of the Bible and our faith.         

WEDNESDAY NIGHT STUDY & DINNER       
 Thanks to Daniel Rushing for leading our May 13th program, offering a thoughtful and insightful study on grief. Twenty‑one members attended, and the session provided meaningful reflection and understanding. We look forward to future studies with Daniel. His depth of knowledge and guidance are a blessing to our church.

We will celebrate Communion on Sunday, June 7th during the worship service. For those who would like to partake at home, the service will be live streamed on the Facebook page. Have juice and bread available. It will look a little different, but God meets us in the meal all the same!

The Ladies Event on May 18th had a wonderful turnout. 64 pairs of shoes and 11 pairs of socks were donated to the “Closet of Hope” ministry. The food was graciously prepared by Kenny Sauceda & John Clark. Martha Stowe’s strawberry pound cake had visitors to the event calling the church office to reach out to her. Thank you to the hostesses Leslie Sauceda and Terry Clark for all the hard work in putting on the event.

Our speaker, Brittany Lee was very good and her message tied directly into the theme of the event “If the Shoe fits” in the comparison of the season of life we are in, we may not like the shoes we are wearing, but they can be changed.

Whose Voice Are You Listening To? New Hope Family, This past Sunday, we looked at the disciples in the boat during the storm and asked ourselves a vital question: Whose voice are you listening to? In a world full of competing noise, opinions and daily distractions, it is so easy to drown out the one voice that actually matters. My prayer as we head into June is that we intentionally make space to hear Jesus—the only voice that commands the wind and waves, to bring us true comfort, strength and peace. Summer is the perfect time to give Jesus His rightful place in our hearts and our schedules by intentionally slowing down. To help, we are keeping our summer news incredibly short, sweet and simple! Summer Rhythms for New Hope Choir To give everyone plenty of time to travel, rest and enjoy a seasonal Sabbath with their families, New Hope Choir is moving to a relaxed summer schedule. We will only rehearse once per month in June, July and August. “Extended” Summer Rehearsals: We will gather for an extended rehearsal of 90 to 105 minutes once per month to prep our music for Sunday mornings. For choir members and those interested in singing with us, see Dean Newkirk for more information and be listening for our official summer rehearsal dates for June, July and August.  Summer Flow for New Hope Ringers Our handbell ministry has been rehearing and has great momentum right now. We want to honor everyone’s well-deserved summer flexibility, while keeping our ringers ringing as often as we are able. As we head into the season of family vacations and summer travel, the New Hope Ringers will keep rehearsing as long as attendance holds up for our rehearsals.  If we have to pause a rehearsal here or there due to folks being out of town, don’t lose your enthusiasm—it’s just the natural rhythm of summer! After being warmly received during our Easter Sunday service, we will be sharing during a worship service during the month of June. Be watching for upcoming details! Share Your Gift This Summer Because our choir is stepping back to a monthly rhythm, the summer months offer a wonderful opportunity for special music. If you play an instrument, sing solos or have a small ensemble you’d like to bring to morning worship, we would love to talk with you about sharing your gifts. It’s a beautiful way to help our congregation focus on God’s voice during the summer weeks. Please reach out to me directly if you are willing and interested! Enjoy the warm weather, quiet the surrounding noises and be expectant as you listen closely to the peace He speaks into your summer. With a song in my heart,  Dean Newkirk Music Director

Crisis Assistance Ministries
CAM needs for JUNE: pop top cans of pasta’s, cereal bars, condiments, anything is welcome for the upcoming summer months!  Sunday, June 14th is collection day.

PRESCHOOL UPDATE:
As another wonderful preschool year comes to a close, we want to extend a heartfelt thank you to all the church members for the love and support shown throughout the year. It has been a joy watching the preschoolers learn, grow, laugh, and experience God’s love each day. 

With summer now here, our preschool will be taking a break for the season. We appreciate everyone’s patience and understanding during the school year, especially during busy mornings, special events, parking challenges, hallway traffic, and the extra activity around the church. We are grateful for the grace and kindness that is extended to our staff and families.

Thank you for helping make our preschool ministry such a welcoming and caring place for children and families. We pray everyone has a safe, restful, and blessed summer, and we look forward to another exciting school year ahead. 

Did you know the Preschool has a Board of Directors? It is made up of Preschool Co-founder, Ashley Faulkner, Preschool Director Misty Koehler, a Preschool teacher, a Preschool parent, and a church member (Tanya Awbrey). They meet on the fourth Wednesday of each month. If you have any questions about the Preschool, please feel free to reach out. 
Preschool Prayer Partner Ministry – 2026-2027 School Year

Last year we began a ministry with the preschool teachers to support them as they guide and teach our young children. It was a successful year for us and we plan to continue. If you would like to participate this year, please let Risa G. Brandon know. Listed below are the guidelines so you understand the expectations. Thank you for prayerfully considering participating in this ministry.

• Do something every month (September – May) for your teacher – does not have to involve money every month. It can be a card, text, email, etc.
• Pray faithfully and regularly for your teacher and students.
• For the school year – please plan to spend approximately $100 (this includes cards, gifts, snacks, etc.). A financial amount is provided in order to keep this equal among the teachers.
• If your schedule allows, plan to attend the December program and May Graduation to show support to your teacher.
• Your teacher will receive your name, email and cell number so that if she has a prayer request, she can reach out to you.
• Once assigned, stop by the preschool to meet the teacher if possible. If you work and cannot meet her in person, call or text to introduce yourself.
                     

WORSHIP COMMITTEE
Pastors for the upcoming Sundays:
June 7 Rev. Dr. Robert Evans
June 14 Rev. Dr. Laurey Harrell
June 21 Rev. Daniel Rushing
June 28 Rev. Daniel Rushing
July 5th Rev. Dr. Laurey Harrell
July 12th Rev. Dr. Robert Evans

Church Committees and Teams for 2026: