New Testament Panorama
2023-05-07 11:15 - 12:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis)
NEW TESTAMENT PANORAMA | MAY 7, 11:15 IN C23
Please join us as we discover more about the New Testament on Sunday, May 7, at 11:15am in room C23. This is a one day event.

Baptism
2023-05-21 11:15 - 12:00
SUNDAY, MAY 21 | 11:15AM
Please join us on May 21 as we celebrate baptism around 11:15am.

Yard Sale
2023-05-25 08:00 - 2023-05-29 14:00
YARD SALE | $2,040 IN SALES
Thank you to everyone who donated, worked, advertised, etc. to make our first Yard Sale a success! Your help is very much appreciated! We collected $2,040.

Memorial Weekend Picnic
2023-05-28 11:30 - 14:00
MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND PICNIC | MAY 28 FOLLOWING SERVICE
Please join us on Sunday, May 28, following the service for a Picnic in the Pavilion (in Gym if it rains). Please bring a side dish or dessert and lawn chair. The church will provide the meat, drinks, condiments and paper goods.

STARS Day Camp & VBS Prayers
2023-06-19 09:00 - 2023-06-23 16:00
STARS DAY CAMP & VBS | PRAYER OPPORTUNITIES!
STARS Day Camp & VBS begin this Monday, June 16. We need your help to make this event a success for our teens, campers, and their families! Would you consider praying for this wonderful ministry throughout the week by praying for the following items:

Children campers to have fun as they learn to shine Jesus’ light to others.
Safety, good weather, and strong relationship to be formed between children, crew leaders, and volunteers.
For God to be glorified in all moments throughout the week.

There are also still opportunities to serve throughout the week with this life-changing ministry including:

Check-in Desk: 1:15 pm-3:00 pm

Monday – 1 Opening
Tuesday – 1 Opening
Wednesday – 1 Opening
Friday – 1 Opening

If you have time available, go to our Sign Up page as we would love to have you assist us!
If you have any questions, please contact Matt Hart at mhart@becomehope.com or 317-888-4673 ext. 121. Thank you for supporting our High School Mission Team along with our Preschool Team and the work that God will do in and through them!

New Hope Swag Store
2023-06-24 08:00 - 2023-07-27 17:00
NEW HOPE SWAG STORE OPEN | FUNDRAISER
You can now buy New Hope swag online at Etsy. Make your purchase and it’s shipped direct to your home (free shipping!). All proceeds from the sale go directly back to the church. Follow the link to take a look at the t-shirts, hoodies, hats, and polos! Thanks for supporting New Hope Church!

Rafiki Day of Prayer
2023-06-29
RAFIKI DAY OF PRAYER | JUNE 29
Rafiki means “friend” in Swahili and depicts the purpose of the Rafiki Foundation – to help people know God and raise their standard of living with excellence and integrity. Sunday school materials, Bibles, and commentaries are impacting thousands of people. Demand for the Rafiki Bible study and classical Christian curriculum is growing exponentially and the Rafiki schools are oversubscribed. Join us in praying for additional missionaries, teachers, and funds for the Rafiki villages. Please sign up here for the June 29th Day of Prayer. Thank you!

STARS & VBS Thank You
2023-06-29 08:00 - 2023-07-05 17:00
THANK YOU | STARS DAY CAMP & VBS
Our annual STARS Day Camp and Vacation Bible School week was a huge success, thanks to so many of you! First, thank you to the parents of the campers who entrusted their children to us for a week of fun and learning. Second, thank you to those who served our team in some capacity. Whether you provided a meal for the team, donated supplies, helped oversee stations, drove children, gave financial gifts, served as a small group leader; or most importantly prayed for us throughout the week, we appreciate you so much! Third, thank you to our students, who served faithfully throughout the week.
STARS and VBS wouldn’t be possible without all you and we are so thankful for the investment you made in the lives of children and students during this special week.

Hope Dealer
2023-06-29 08:00 - 2023-07-11 17:00
HOPE DEALER | JULY 11 @ 6:30PM
If you signed up at Guest Services in the previous couple of weeks, you are set for this class starting on July 11. The next class will be in the fall.

Girls on the Go
2023-06-29 10:30 - 14:30
GIRLS ON THE GO | JUNE & JULY OUTINGS
Thursday, June 29, and Tuesday, July 25, are our next outings.
On June 29, we will eat lunch at Cellers Market in Bargersville at 11 o’clock. It is a European style bakery and bottle shop. After lunch we will walk the town going through their little shops. Bargersville has the Hope Gallery, Pump House Antiques, and The Shoppe Antiques.
We will meet at the church at 10:30 or you can meet at Cellers (63 N. Baldwin) at 11:00. We will return around two or 2:30. Please text Sue Galloway (317.201.0449) if you would like to join us or sign up at church on Sunday, June 25.
On Tuesday, July 25, at 10 o’clock we will have a pitch in brunch at Barb Davidson‘s pool. More information on the July event will come later. Hope to see all of you at these outings.

New Hope Swag
2023-08-03 08:00 - 2023-09-13 17:00

Kroger Rewards
2023-08-03 08:00 - 2023-09-20 17:00
DONATE TO NEW HOPE WHILE YOU SHOP
Please be sure to sign up New Hope Church as your charity for community rewards through Kroger Community Rewards. It doesn’t cost you anything. New Hope will get a small percentage of what you purchase. If you have questions, please email the church office or call 317.888.4673.
Simply go to kroger.com, select the “Savings” and then “Community Rewards.” Select “Link Your Shopper’s Card.” You will search for New Hope or enter our code of VE588 to enroll.
If you have the Kroger app, touch the 3 lines in the upper left corner. Choose “Rewards” and then “Community Rewards.” Enroll with New Hope’s code of VE588.
We currently have 28 households signed up and New Hope received $363 so far this year.

Starting Point, August 6
2023-08-06 11:15 - 11:45
STARTING POINT | AUGUST 6, 11:15-11:45AM
New to New Hope Church? Been attending for awhile? Like to know more about New Hope? If you would like to get to know us better and see where you fit in, please attend our Starting Point meeting on Sunday, August 6, at 11:15am in room C24. We will try to point you in the right direction for how you can get involved in New Hope ministries.

Student Ministries
2023-08-13 18:00 - 2023-08-27 20:00
MIDDLE SCHOOL & HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS | GATHERINGS ON SUNDAYS, 6-8PM
Student Ministries Gatherings for grades 6-12 are each Sunday, 6-8pm in the Youth Room. There are times for games, Bible study, small groups and worship. If you would like to know more, please contact Matt Hart at mhart@becomehope.com or 317.888.4673 ext 121.

ASL
2023-08-16 18:30 - 2023-08-23 19:30
ASL CLASSES | START AUGUST 16, 6:30-7:30PM
Do you know what letters the hands in the above graphic say? You will find out when you take the American Sign Language classes being offered on Wednesdays starting August 16. Classes are 6:30-7:30pm in room C29 throughout the school year with breaks matching Center Grove’s school calendar. This is a beginner’s class. Sign up here.

Baptisms, August 20
2023-08-20 11:15 - 12:00
SUNDAY, AUGUST 20 | 11:15AM
Please join us on Sunday, August 20, as we celebrate baptism around 11:15am.

Women's Bible Study
2023-08-23 08:00 - 09:00
WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY | WEDNESDAYS @ 8AM
Come along with biblical culturalist Kristi McLelland as she unpacks the life of the early church in the book of Acts and shows us that the kingdom of God is always on the move, always looking outward to bring meaning and joy to a world searching for true fulfillment and hope. Explore the call of Jesus to His disciples then and to us today. See how God’s Word can sustain us even in the most difficult of times and embrace the transformative grace we experience as children of God in His kingdom of celebration.
Cost of the book is $27. Study starts August 23. Click here to sign up.

Covenant Members Meeting
2023-09-10 11:15 - 13:30
COVENANT MEMBERS MEETING | SEPTEMBER 10 @ 11:15AM
Would you like to know what is going on in our church? Come to the Covenant Members Meeting in the Gym on Sunday, September 10, following Sunday service. Meal provided by the church. Childcare provided for preschool through grade 3.

KidMin Help
2023-09-14 08:00 - 2023-10-11 17:00
AN OPPORTUNITY FOR YOU | HELP WITH KIDMINWe are currently looking to fill a few voids in our KidMin on Sunday mornings. Our desire is to have a rotation of individuals serving so that everyone can serve one Sunday a month in a specific area.We are currently looking for individuals to serve in the following ways:

One adult to serve in the two-year old room on the first Sunday of the month (November-May)
One adult to serve as the lead teacher of the preschool class on the third Sunday of the month (October-May)
One adult to serve as the lead teacher of the preschool class on the fourth Sunday of the month (January-March)
One adult to serve as the preschool support adult on the second Sunday of the month (October-May)
One adult to serve as the elementary support adult on the fourth Sunday of the month (September-May)

The next generation needs you, so would you consider praying about serving in one of these roles? We would love to have you join our wonderful team. Please contact Matt Hart, Stacey Miller, or Stephanie Vrshek with any questions you may have about these opportunities.

Student Ministry Families Lunch
2023-09-17 11:30 - 13:30
STUDENT MINISTRY FAMILIES LUNCH | SEPT 17 AFTER CHURCH
The families involved in Student Ministries will be gathering in the private dining room of McAlister’s Deli (1011 N. State Road 135) this Sunday, September 17, after the morning worship service. We would love to have you join us as we learn more about your family. We hope to see you there.

Girls on the Go
2023-09-21 11:15 - 16:00
GIRLS ON THE GO | SEPTEMBER 21
We will be going to the Artcraft Theatre on Thursday, September 21, to see “Singing in the Rain,” made in 1952 with Debbie Reynolds, Gene Kelly, & Donald O’Connor. It is a free movie for age 55 and older plus free Coke and popcorn. The movie is from 1:30pm until 3:30pm. We will return around 4 o’clock.
Lunch will be 11:45am at Court St. Café, 39 E. Court St., Franklin.
Leaving church at 11:15am.
You can text Sue Galloway to RSVP and please let her know if you are willing to drive. We will also have sign ups Sunday, September 17.

Starting Point
2023-10-01 11:15 - 11:45
STARTING POINT | OCTOBER 1, 11:15-11:45AM
New to New Hope Church? Been attending for awhile? Like to know more about New Hope? If you would like to get to know us better and see where you fit in, please attend our Starting Point meeting on Sunday, October 1, at 11:15am in room C24. We will try to point you in the right direction for how you can get involved in New Hope ministries.

Fall Fest
2023-10-08 18:00 - 20:00
STUDENT MINISTRIES FALL FEST | GRADES 6-12
Students (6th grade-12th grade) are encouraged to join us this Sunday, October 8, from 6:00-8:00 pm for a fun evening featuring hayrides, chili & s’mores, pumpkin painting, capture the flag and a lot of fun.

Blood Drive
2023-10-11 17:10 - 20:30
BLOOD DRIVE | OCT 11, 5:10-8:30PM
Help save someone’s live by donating blood. Versiti Blood Center will be here at New Hope on Wednesday, October 11, from 5:10-8:30pm at the bloodmobile in the parking lot to take your donation. Please be sure to eat a healthy meal and drink plenty of water before your arrival. Sign up by clicking here. Appointments are preferred, but walk-ins are welcome. There is room for 25 donors.

Third Thurdsday Fun Night
2023-10-19 18:30 - 20:30
THURDSDAY FUN NIGHT | OCTOBER 19, 6:30-8:30PM
Like to carve your pumpkin? Not a carver, but like to decorate your pumpkin? Come join us on Thursday, October 19, starting at 6:30pm in the Activity Center. Please bring a favorite finger food (appetizers for dinner) and your pumpkin. Get some ideas for your pumpkin and share your ideas with others.

Rafiki Handcraft Sale
2023-10-22 09:30 - 11:30
RAFIKI HANDCRAFT SALE | SUNDAY, OCTOBER 22“Rafiki” means friend in Swahili and depicts the purpose of the Foundation—to help people know God and raise their standard of living. The Rafiki Foundation supports widows in ten African countries by selling their handcrafts. We will have items for sale on Sunday, October 22, in the lobby area before and after service. Here are a couple of groups Rafiki supports:
Women of Hope – Rafiki Exchange (rafikifoundation.org)
Genocide Survivors – Rafiki Exchange (rafikifoundation.org)

Trunk-or-Treat
2023-10-31 17:30 - 18:30
TRUNK-OR-TREAT | WINTERBROOK
Join us in Winterbrook to pass out candy for our annual Trunk-or-Treat from 5:30-6:30 pm on Tuesday, October 31! If you are able to assist with this event, please RSVP to Matt Hart or 317.888.4673 ext. 121 by Sunday, October 22.
TRUNK OR TREAT | CANDY NEEDEDWe are collecting candy for our annual Trunk or Treat at Winterbrook for Student Ministries. We’re collecting through October 29. A candy dropbox is at the welcome desk. Thank you!

Girls on the Go
2023-11-03 11:45 - 14:00
GIRLS ON THE GO | FRIDAY, NOV 3, NOON
We will be eating lunch and enjoying good fellowship at Central Nine, “To the Nines” restaurant. They are now only open once a month and no longer have the buffet. We will be ordering from their menu, which is now American cuisine. They still have very cheap prices!
We will meet at Central Nine at 11:45am; we will NOT be meeting at the church this time. Our reservation is for 12 o’clock. Please contact Sue Galloway to put your name on the reservation list. We will also have a sign up at church on Sunday, October 29. And yes, we will be going to Ayres tea room after Christmas again this year.

Darrel Riley's Visit
2023-11-05 10:00 - 12:00
DARREL RILEY | NOVEMBER 5 @ 10AM
New Hope’s founding pastor, Darrel Riley, will be in town and teaching here on Sunday, November 5, at 10am. There will be a reception following worship to meet or re-visit with Darrel.

S.L.A.M.
2023-11-12 11:30 - 13:30
S.L.A.M. (Student Lunch @ McAlister’s) | NOVEMBER 12
We will be gathering in the private dining room of McAlister’s Deli (1011 N. State Road 135) on Sunday, November 12, after the morning worship service. We would love to have you join us as we learn more about your family. We hope to see you there.
