Church Life at New Hope Presbyterian Church

A sampling of Church Life at New Hope Presbyterian Church.

Art Camp Update Day 5 (2019)

Aug 2, 2019 | Art Camp 2019, New Hope Presbyterian Church

Today we wrapped up a wonderful week of Art Camp and are excited to celebrate tonight at the Art Fair! We hope everyone will drop in between 7 and 9pm tonight...

Hope In The God Of Endurance

Aug 14, 2019 | Wednesday's Word

I love these hope-filled words from Romans 15:13: “May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope.” (ESV)

He is supreme in every admirable way over everything:

Aug 17, 2019 | Weekly Spiritual Checkup

over galaxies and endless reaches of space; over the earth from the top of Mount Everest 29,000 feet up, to the bottom of the Pacific Ocean 36,000 feet down into the Mariana Trench;

Art Camp Update Day 4 (2019)

Aug 1, 2019 | Art Camp 2019, New Hope Presbyterian Church

The kids enjoyed another day of Art Camp, with dodge ball and water balloons replacing soccer and volleyball.

Engage In Conflict

Aug 1, 2019 | Wednesday's Word

It’s inevitable. If you live and interact with other sinners, you will experience conflict.

Power is in the Word

Aug 10, 2019 | Weekly Spiritual Checkup

“There is no people, Greek or barbarian, or of any other race, by whatever appellation or manners they may be distinguished, however ignorant of arts or agriculture,...

Art Camp Update Day 3 (2019)

Jul 31, 2019 | Art Camp 2019, New Hope Presbyterian Church

We’re thankful for yet another great day of Art Camp! The children are progressing on their looms; they finished up their “pine cone flowers”

Blessed Are The Merciful

Jul 24, 2019 | Wednesday's Word

I live in Philadelphia, and in parts of the city, streets are populated by homeless people. As you walk past someone begging, you feel a pang of sympathy.

Recipe for Producing Anxieties?

Aug 3, 2019 | Weekly Spiritual Checkup

“If we would only think seriously about our possessions, we would realize they belong to a passing world, which offers no security....

Art Camp Update Day 2 (2019)

Jul 30, 2019 | Art Camp 2019, New Hope Presbyterian Church

We want to thank the Lord for another wonderful day of Art Camp! Today the children learned about the Fibonacci spiral and how it’s reflected in everything from sea shells to hurricanes to galaxies;

How To Be An Encourager

Jul 17, 2019 | Wednesday's Word

When was the last time you encouraged someone?

Dynamics of Spiritual Life

Jul 29, 2019 | Weekly Spiritual Checkup

“We all automatically gravitate toward the assumption that we are justified by our level of sanctification…"

Art Camp Update Day 1 (2019)

Jul 29, 2019 | Art Camp 2019, New Hope Presbyterian Church

What a great start to Art Camp! We had a full contingent of children arrive this morning bright and early, ready for the start of a big week.

Six Gospel Promises To Embrace Today

Jul 10, 2019 | Wednesday's Word

Feeling troubled, inadequate, weak, defeated, overwhelmed, alienated, or alone? Here are six gospel promises to embrace today:

Have you publicly professed your faith?

Jul 19, 2019 | Weekly Spiritual Checkup

Have you publicly professed your faith in Jesus Christ and joined an evangelical, Bible-believing church?

Art Camp Less than a Month Away

Jul 6, 2019

With art camp less than a month away, New Hope is buzzing with preparations! On Saturday, our men and boys will be gathering to construct 80...

Independence Day

Jul 3, 2019 | Wednesday's Word

Tomorrow is the Fourth of July. In the United States, it’s a major national holiday known as Independence Day.

Salvation is all of grace

Jul 15, 2019 | Weekly Spiritual Checkup

“Here are five people who are planning to hold up a bank. They are friends of mine...

Setting Out Two by Two

May 22, 2019 | New Hope Presbyterian Church

A trend on the rise in the OPC is married couples or pairs of friends setting out "two by two" in response to the need for volunteers...

Words That Improve Friendship

Jun 26, 2019 | Wednesday's Word

When was the last time you talked with a friend? I’m not sure how serious the conversation was, but one thing I am sure of is this: your words were not insignificant.

I struggled with the doctrine of election

Jul 5, 2019 | Weekly Spiritual Checkup

“I struggled with the doctrine [of election] for at least five years after my conversion, despite my godly and able professors who tried to explain...

Short-Term Missions

Apr 26, 2019 | New Hope Presbyterian Church

More Prayer...More Bible Study. Praying at all times in the Spirit...Ephesians 6:18 (ESV) As summer draws near--and STM (Short-Term Missions) options are being considered, teams are being gathered, and trips are...

6 Ways To Not Ruin A Friendship

Jun 19, 2019 | Wednesday's Word

Are you struggling with a friendship? It’s tempting to evaluate the trouble and identify the source of trouble as outside of your control...

Be thankful for the blessings and privileges

Jun 29, 2019 | Weekly Spiritual Checkup

Be thankful for the blessings and privileges we have in our country. However, as we celebrate our nation’s freedom this week, don’t forget that true freedom is found only in Jesus Christ.

The Case for Short-Term Missions

Mar 6, 2019 | New Hope Presbyterian Church

When someone asks you to consider a short-term mission trip, you may immediately think of the reasons not to go. “I don’t have anything to offer,” you may respond. Or perhaps,...

Your Friend Is Not The Problem

Jun 12, 2019 | Wednesday's Word

Last week I put your friendships to the test with a list of questions centered around this issue: Have you ever been let down by a friend?

Thoughts on Romans 8:31-39 and Predestination

Jun 21, 2019 | Weekly Spiritual Checkup

“We should not reason in our thoughts, draw conclusions, nor inquire curiously into these matters (ie, who is elect? Who is chosen?...)

Serving Freely and Graciously…

Jan 16, 2019 | New Hope Presbyterian Church

Serving Freely and Graciously, With Such Glad Hearts. Show yourself in all respects to be a model of good works... Titus 2:7 (ESV)

Let Down By A Friend

Jun 5, 2019 | Wednesday's Word

Pick any friendship – in fact, choose your most satisfying friendship – and put it to the test with these questions: Have you ever felt misunderstood?

Four types of people

Jun 7, 2019 | Weekly Spiritual Checkup

“With respect to the assurance of salvation there are four types of people...

Deacons as Mobilizers of Volunteers

Dec 24, 2018 | New Hope Presbyterian Church

At its recent meeting, the Committee on Diaconal Ministries (CDM) deliberated over the shortage of volunteers coming forward to help with hurricane relief in North Carolina following Hurricane Florence.

Paid

May 29, 2019 | Wednesday's Word

I paid some bills yesterday checks written envelopes stamped went online to pay distant accounts...

What is your mind set on?

May 31, 2019 | Weekly Spiritual Checkup

“We believe, teach, and confess that the unregenerate will of man is not only turned away from God, but also has become an enemy of God,...

2018 Thank Offering Video – Foreign Missions

Nov 9, 2018 | New Hope Presbyterian Church

2018 Thank Offering Video - Foreign Missions from OPC on Vimeo.

Three Relational Profiles

May 22, 2019 | Wednesday's Word

Human relationships exist on a continuum between isolation and immersion. Do you move away from others because you want to be...

What is real peace?

May 3, 2019 | Weekly Spiritual Checkup

It is “the inner assurance that past sins are forgiven, that present events, no matter how painful, are being overruled for good,...