A sampling of Church Life at New Hope Presbyterian Church.
David Haney Memorial Service
Click on the picture above to take you to the blog post with the You Tube video of the David’s Service. Scroll down below the feature image to see the video.
Gloryscopic and Mnemonic
I remember taking one of my sons to a national art gallery in Washington, DC. I love to paint, so I was personally excited about what we were going to see, but more than that, I was excited to give my son this awesome experience.
The Message of Romans
Love never stands aloof from other peoples’ joys or pains. Love identifies with them, sings with them and suffers with them…
Mourning the Loss of David E. Haney
Along with the rest of the OPC, the Committee on Diaconal Ministries (CDM) is deeply mourning the unexpected passing of Mr. David E. Haney, who at the age of 56 went to be with the Lord on Friday, August 9, 2019.
My Heart Cries Out
My heart cries out, but I am not afraid, discouraged, panicked, forgotten, alone, dismayed, or doubtful because in the din of a million voices from every place, in every situation, young and old crying…
We must keep our hope and be patient
Romans chapter 12, verses 11 and 12 “give us four imperatives that are really calls to patience. At first, these two verses only seem to be about our relationship to God,…
Art Camp Update Day 5 (2019)
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…
How The Ten Commandments Work
My family was attending a worship service punctuated by a powerful sermon on the Ten Commandments. After its conclusion, I turned to my wife Luella and said, …
Open your mouth for the mute
“I believe that the greatest ethical issue of today is that of abortion.” ~ Dr. R.C. Sproul
Art Camp Update Day 4 (2019)
The kids enjoyed another day of Art Camp, with dodge ball and water balloons replacing soccer and volleyball.
Three Leadership Principles For Everyone
Good leadership is hard to find these days, have you noticed? Whether in the political, corporate, or religious arena, we see leader after leader fall or abuse their position…
How do we discern our own spiritual gifts?
In Romans 12:3-8, Paul gives us three things to do: Self-examination. Paul wants us to “think of yourself with sober judgment.”
Art Camp Update Day 3 (2019)
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”
The Psalm That Changed My Life
When I was a younger pastor, I didn’t understand ministry. I didn’t understand the people I was called to serve or how to best serve them.
What’s your motivation to obey God?
Some people seem to be motivated to obey God more out of fear (fear of losing their salvation, fear of being punished, fear of going to hell, fear of bad things happening)…
Art Camp Update Day 2 (2019)
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;
Warnings From Nebuchadnezzar
I’m sure you know the story of King Nebuchadnezzar. The king of Babylon had reached a height of unparalleled greatness and power…
Why should you attend worship?
1.The first purpose of Christian worship is thanksgiving. It is the glad response of Christians to the holy, redemptive love of God made known in Jesus Christ…
Art Camp Update Day 1 (2019)
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.
Made For Another World
Last week we considered awe. Specifically, how: God created human beings with the capacity to be amazed. God loaded the world with amazing creation…
He is supreme in every admirable way over everything:
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 Less than a Month Away
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…
Don’t Forfeit Your Soul
He was possibly the most dissatisfied man I had ever met. He owned possessions and experienced opportunities that you and I could only dream of.
Power is in the Word
“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,…
Setting Out Two by Two
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…
Hope In The God Of Endurance
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)
Recipe for Producing Anxieties?
“If we would only think seriously about our possessions, we would realize they belong to a passing world, which offers no security….
Short-Term Missions
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…
Engage In Conflict
It’s inevitable. If you live and interact with other sinners, you will experience conflict.
Dynamics of Spiritual Life
“We all automatically gravitate toward the assumption that we are justified by our level of sanctification…”
The Case for Short-Term Missions
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,…
Blessed Are The Merciful
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.
Have you publicly professed your faith?
Have you publicly professed your faith in Jesus Christ and joined an evangelical, Bible-believing church?
Serving Freely and Graciously…
Serving Freely and Graciously, With Such Glad Hearts. Show yourself in all respects to be a model of good works… Titus 2:7 (ESV)
How To Be An Encourager
When was the last time you encouraged someone?
Salvation is all of grace
“Here are five people who are planning to hold up a bank. They are friends of mine…
Deacons as Mobilizers of Volunteers
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.
Six Gospel Promises To Embrace Today
Feeling troubled, inadequate, weak, defeated, overwhelmed, alienated, or alone? Here are six gospel promises to embrace today:
I struggled with the doctrine of election
“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…