A sampling of Church Life at New Hope Presbyterian Church.
Art Camp Update Day 5 ~ 2022
What a wonderful day, and what a wonderful conclusion to our week! Today the kids made hand pies with a choice of filling: cherry, strawberry, apple, or chocolate chip—pies that they could eat themselves!
Dream Bigger, Better, Vertically
Tess’s dream seemed so biblical. She prayed for a wonderful marriage to a godly man, children who came to know Christ from an early age, and a life of ministry…
Art Camp 2022—Big World – Great God
This is a time of unprecedented upheaval and anxiety for children and their parents; our hope is to communicate the message that God is on His throne and that His rule and care extend to us.
Art Camp Update Day 4 ~2022
Does the term, “one point perspective” mean anything to you? How about “tints” and “shades”?
The Death of a Dream
Did you dream last night in your sleep? When you woke up, were you able to remember it fully, just in pieces, or not at all?
Art Camp 2022—Save the Date!
Art Camp is an annual summer outreach ministry of New Hope to the community; similar to Vacation Bible School, New Hope Art Camp offers Biblical instruction…
Art Camp Update Day 3 ~ 2022
Today the older kids made kites, and the younger kids made wind socks; in the process they learned how to make all kinds of…
Speaking Oak Trees Into Existence
“And God said, “Let the earth sprout vegetation, plants yielding seed, and fruit trees bearing fruit in which is their seed, each according to its kind, on the earth.” And it was so.
Ukraine Crisis Fund
Donations to this fund will go toward aiding our missionaries and others in Ukraine as they minister to displaced citizens fleeing their homes as a result of the war with Russia.
Art Camp Update Day 2 ~ 2022
We were blessed with another great day together! The kids are so pleasant and well-behaved that they are a joy to be with…
Celebrating Dependence Daily
There was only one way to help him, and it was the only way precisely because he didn’t want my help. My son was four years old and struggling to assemble something too advanced for his age.
Basics of the Faith
To promote the use of the church library, and to encourage an overall growth in learning and understanding within the congregation, each month we will seek to promote a…
Art Camp Update Day 1 ~ 2022
Today was a great start to Art Camp! We began the day with a wonderful verse from Psalm 104:
The Dangers of Dreaming
I wrote last week that it is impossible to be a human being created in God’s image and not dream. What exactly do I mean by a dream? Let’s use this definition: A dream is imagination coupled…
The First Catechism
This morning we introduced the First Catechism in worship, beginning with the first five questions and answers…
A Summit Not to Be Missed
“Please don’t use the expression, ‘I’m only or just a deacon,’” Rev. Bill Shishko strongly and lovingly cautioned the men at the 4th OPC National Diaconal Summit.
Idols Of Our Imagination
As a young parent, I looked out of our kitchen window and saw one of our boys sitting on the sidewalk by himself. Concerned that he had hurt himself or was lonely, I walked out and asked, “Why are you out here all by yourself?”
Chalcedonian Creed
Recently we recited the Chalcedonian Creed, which is a historic formulation of the person and natures of Christ.
Ministry To Those Suffering in Eastern Europe
Five countries, nine days, ten organizations; a whirlwind trip, to be certain! My traveling companion, Rich Bout, URCNA Missions Coordinator,…
Forgive Me
Father forgive me, I am a sinner, in desperate need of your grace. Forgive me for the sins, I name as less than sinful. Forgive me for hating the sin in others, more than my own sin.
Pursue what makes for peace
This time in the WSC (Weekly Spiritual Checkup) we look at the manner in which the strong and the weak in faith are to treat and regard each other and more…
Easter in War
The smell of chocolate fills the air, oozing out of open shop doors. People bustle up and down the cobblestone streets. A horn drones from a ship in the port.
Who Could?
Who, could create a world, of stunning complexity, mountains, valleys, plants, animals, waters deep, skies high, light bright, night dark, every beautiful vista, constantly reflecting, the infinite glory of, the Creator?
How do you handle the holidays?
Thanksgiving and Christmas can be relaxing, hectic, busy, lonely, stressful, happy, or sad, depending on your circumstances.
Installation of New Officers
Ron Elwell and Rich Duggan were installed as new officers at New Hope Presbyterian Church on February 20, 2022.
Are The Proverbs Always Accurate?
The Bible tells us that harsh words create problems rather than solve them. I know you have experienced this in your life!
2021 Foreign Missions Video
This week’s video features the work of Foreign Missions. Through your giving to Worldwide Outreach, the Committee on Foreign Missions is able to support missionaries…
National Diaconal Summit 4
“See, that’s exactly what I love about the Summit right there! You are embedded, surrounded and fellowshipping with a couple hundred humble servants of God.
Have We Misunderstood The Proverbs?
The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge; fools despise wisdom and instruction. (1:7) Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. (3:5)
2021 Home Missions Video
What excites me the most is seeing what the Lord’s doing. To see people who are being introduced to the faith, to see their excitement, and their love for preaching.
A Year of Fellowship, Worship, and Service
Our goal for everyone here is that 2022 will be a Year of Fellowship, Worship, and Service, and to that end we hope that you will commit yourself to more active involvement…
Nothing Is Hidden
It is a haunting and glorious thought: nothing is hidden from You. You see me on the mountain peak in the lowest valley in the forest density slipping between urban towers…
2021 Christian Education Video
“My name is Zach Siggins … I served as a summer-intern at Living Hope under John Van Meerbeke, and I also served as a yearlong-intern at Calvary OPC Glenside under Mark Sallade.”
What Was in the Time Capsule?
On Sunday, October 3, we celebrated the 85th anniversary of our congregation and our denomination, which also coincided with the 65th anniversary of our current building…
The Conviction of Arrogance and Pride
Adam and Eve, thought they knew better, stepped over holy boundaries, sought another’s glory, arrogance and pride. Pharaoh resisted, Moses kept pleading, refused Israel’s release, plagues reigning down, arrogance and pride.
The David Haney Board Room
An alumnus of Dordt, David Haney served the institution as a board member from 2012-2019 and as the Board Chair from October 2016 until his death on August 16, 2019
85th Anniversary Sunday
In less than two weeks, New Hope will be celebrating God’s faithfulness during our 85th Anniversary Sunday on October 3, 2021. We have a big day planned!
Don’t Feed the Beast
Last week we started to answer the question, “Why do we struggle with the same sin over and over again, and how do we break the cycle?”
85th Anniversary of our Congregation
This weekend marks the 85th Anniversary of our congregation and of our denomination. 85 years ago—almost to the day—our congregation voted to leave…