From Old Testament History Springs New Testament Hope

MINISTRIES

Ministries We recognize that at any given time, the local church is comprised of both members and non-members working together as a family to further the vision of the church. The elders and deacons serve as leaders and examples to promote the spiritual vitality of the church body. They and the church at large are mutually accountable one to the other. The elders and deacons provide leadership in the church, but the final authority for decisions is vested in the members.

New Hope Chapel has a number of ministry teams to provide opportunities for people to contribute their time and talents to the vitality of the church. Since all believers have gifts of the Spirit, we encourage everyone to use their gifts for the encouragement and building up of one another. The following list of ministry teams will give you an idea of some ways you can contribute to the well-being and growth of the church.

The eXperience - For today's youth ages 15-20, there's The eXperience. This youth group is geared to meeting our high school and early college age youth at the critical crossroads of their lives. The eXperience provides a place for teens to connect in a safe, fun and supervised environment. We have rooms geared for the youth with networked video games, game tables, TVs, and a lounge area. The eXperience also provides a focus on Christ-like living, spiritual growth and maturity, and sound Biblical teaching. Part of the eXperience includes praise and worship with next generation music, short teaching or video and small group discussions. For more details, download our eXperience brochure (PDF).
Guest Services - It's not uncommon for church visitors to feel uncomfortable, uncertain, vulnerable, and even scared about a new church environment. In fact, studies show that a visitor will pass by a church an average of seven times before actually entering it. Guest services helps ease those discomforts by sensitively providing a place where guests feel welcomed and at home. While Guest Services aims to serve our visitors, this hospitality ministry overlaps in assisting everyone at New Hope Chapel. For more details, download our Guest Services brochure (PDF).
Life Development Ministry - A once popular song entitled "Kids Under Construction" sums up New Hope Chapel's Life Development Ministry for children in first grade through junior high. This vital ministry aims to nurture and nourish children by laying important Christian foundations in their lives. The Life Development Ministry focuses on providing sound Biblical teaching aimed at helping children learn and understand the Bible, memorize Scripture, and learn how to apply the Bible to everyday life experiences. For more details, download our Life Development brochure (PDF).
Life Development and Biblical Seminars - While the worship service is an important part of our life and growth in the church, our adult small groups play a vital role in developing Christ-likeness within us. Our Life Development and Biblical Seminars focus on solid Biblical teaching. One of our mottos at New Hope Chapel is "From Old Testament History Springs New Testament Hope." We believe that the Bible is the inspired Word of God and applicable to our lives. Therefore it's important to study God's Word and to excavate the truths and mysteries within its pages. For more details, download our Life Development and Biblical Seminars brochure (PDF).
Missions - For those interested in reaching others beyond the local area, the Missions ministry educates the congregation on worldwide missions, helps raise funds for those interested in short and long-term missions and coordinates missions activities for New Hope Chapel. We support missionaries in Turkey, Chosen people Ministries, Good News Jail & Prison Ministry, Art & Dorothy Helwig Ministry in Nigeria, BGC World, Bowie Crofton Pregnancy Clinic, Global Expeditions, Camp Shoshanah and many others. From short term trips to long term commitments, it is our responsibility to reach out to the world.
Nursery - What a blessing it is to have babies, toddlers and small children at New Hope Chapel. Full of life, they bring such joy to those around them. Since we consider it such a blessing to have the little ones in our church, we take great care in nurturing and protecting them. The New Hope Chapel Nursery provides a place for children to learn and play while the parents can participate in worship and fellowship without worrying for the safety or whereabouts of their small children. The Nursery strives to provide a positive experience for the children so that they will come to enjoy being at church, which will lay an important foundation for their future. For more details, download our Nursery brochure (PDF).
Prayer Ministry - Prayer is an essential part of every Christian's life and at New Hope Chapel prayer is central to our church family. We hope you will consider being a part of our various prayer ministries. For more details, download our Prayer Ministry brochure (PDF).

Prayer Chain - The Prayer Chain assists in imploring the prayers from the New Hope Chapel family throughout the week. Connecting the congregation who experience burdens and who express blessings, the Prayer Chain is a way to keep our family informed to specific needs and allows us to immediately respond to those needs in prayer.

Special Needs Prayer Ministry - Many who come to worship the Lord on Sunday morning are carrying heavy burdens, whether emotionally, physically or spiritually. Following the worship service, all those who are experiencing such grief and hardships are invited to meet with the Pastors and Elders for prayer and counseling.

Women’s Ministry - The women of the church have monthly S.H.O.P. (Sisters Helping Other People) get-togethers at local restaurants and homes on the 3rd Wednesday of every month as well as other special events.
Worship - Our goal at New Hope Chapel is not just to provide professional-sounding music, but it is also to learn, to teach, and to train each other to be mature, faithful worshippers of God. We hope you will help us do just that, whether it's by serving on one of our Worship Teams, the Choir, the Sight & Sound Technical Team or sharing in God's praise in the congregation. For more details, download our Worship brochure (PDF).