A sampling of Church Life at New Hope Presbyterian Church.
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.
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…
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.
Installation of New Officers
Ron Elwell and Rich Duggan were installed as new officers at New Hope Presbyterian Church on February 20, 2022.
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.
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…
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.
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?”
The First Catechism
This morning we introduced the First Catechism in worship, beginning with the first five questions and answers…
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…
Breaking the Sin Cycle
“Why do I struggle with the same sin over and over again, and how can I break the cycle?” Someone submitted this question not too long ago.
Chalcedonian Creed
Recently we recited the Chalcedonian Creed, which is a historic formulation of the person and natures of Christ.
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…
I Am Glad That My Story
I am glad that my story didn’t end with shapen in iniquity. I am glad that my story didn’t end with conceived in sin. I am glad that my story didn’t end with gone astray from the womb.
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…
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!
Reaping A Better Harvest
So far in our series about regret, we’ve examined three biblical approaches when dealing with guilt, shame, and remorse from previous decisions, words, and actions:
How do you handle the holidays?
Thanksgiving and Christmas can be relaxing, hectic, busy, lonely, stressful, happy, or sad, depending on your circumstances.
End of Summer Newsletter
And just like that, the season of ministry is officially over! Is it just us or did it fly by? This summer was an answer to prayer and a blessing from the Lord.
I Wish God Acted Earlier
It drove Erik crazy that, as a father of four children, he didn’t receive good parenting instruction until his kids were in their teens.
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…
In All of the Noise, The Chapel Stands Out
“Once a king or queen in Narnia,” Pastor Jim Zozzaro quipped as we stood around a makeshift dining table in a dingy screened-in back patio for our Friday night debrief.
No Regrets? Not Even One?
Have you seen the funny Internet picture of a young man with a misspelled tattoo below his neck? It ironically reads, “No Ragrets” (instead of No Regrets).
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.
Art Camp 2021 Update Day 5
Today’s the day! Today we wrapped up a wonderful 5 days of Art Camp! First, we reviewed Titus 3:4-7—which is one long sentence—and recited the whole passage together.
A World With No Regrets
Back in August, Luella and I celebrated 50 years of marriage. Imagine if, while out to dinner to celebrate the grace and generosity of God, I looked at my wife and said…
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.”
Art Camp 2021 Update Day 4
Flowers, flowers, flowers–today we made tissue paper flowers! The children learned how to make all sorts of flowers using a pipe cleaner and different colors and shapes of tissue paper.
Pathway to Peace
Here’s the bottom line: if you are God’s child, your life is never, ever out of control. Yes, vast pieces of your existence are out of your control, beyond your power to alter…
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
Art Camp 2021 Update Day 3
Today we learned about the Russian artist Vasily Kandinsky and his use of concentric circles, and we talked about how God’s loving kindness creates a…
Sometimes the Bible Bores Me
I have a confession to make. It’s embarrassing and humbling, but I’m willing to make it publicly: I’m not always excited about reading and studying the Bible.
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…
Art Camp 2021 Update Day 2
What a fun day! This morning the kids learned about abstract art: first, they decorated a ceramic tile, and then it was sprayed with alcohol; after the alcohol was removed…
Spurgeon and the Doctrine of Scripture
For all the supposed benefits smartphones have added to daily life, do you know what I might be most thankful for? The flashlight feature!
Are you reading your Bible?
Are you sharing it as a family? Do you talk about it over the dinner table, or read it together after eating? Are you memorizing Scripture and hiding it in your heart?
Art Camp 2021 Update Day 1
We had a WONDERFUL first day of Art Camp! All 24 kids arrived this morning bright and early and ready to learn.
The Bible Confronts and Convicts
Last week we looked at half a dozen verses from the book of Hebrews, where the Lord reveals his love for us through stern threats. How is that love? A warning isn’t judgment.
Plumbers are Needed!
Immediate need for professional plumbers— response needed by Thursday (2/25) at 5 p.m.