Visitation has always been an important part of the church, and we
believe that visitation is essential. At New Hope, there are visitation
opportunities available for our homebound members, nursing home
residents and hospital patients.
Retirement Ministry
Pure religion and undefiled before God and the Father is this: to visit the fatherless and widows in their affliction" (James 1:27). New Hope provides a ministry team that produces a church service for shut-ins at Betz Nursing Home in Auburn each Thursday and at Smith Farms Retirement Community on Sunday mornings. Traditional hymns are sung and a challenging sermon is delivered by a minister to provide a familiar church link with these aging senior citizens.
First Beginnings Day Care
First Beginnings Day Care is currently accepting new full-time and part-time enrollments. First Beginnings is a registered ministry that is on Path 2 of the state's Paths to QUALITY. All staff persons are certified in CPR as well as First Aid, and our lead teachers have their credentials, CDA (Child Development Associates) in Early Childhood Education. First Beginnings has a Pre-School program that is free to those that are enrolled in our day care program. We provide care for Infants through School Age from 6 a.m. to 6p.m. Monday through Friday. For more information about First Beginnings and to schedule a tour of the facility, please contact First Beginnings Day Care Director
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at 260.837.5900.
Compassion Cupboard
The emergency food bank ministry of New Hope, the Compassion Cupboard, is available for church members and citizens of the community who are experiencing difficult times. The ministry is administered by the church's Deacons. Those requesting assistance should apply through the church office Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Bus Ministry
And the master said to the slave, 'Go out into the highways and along the hedges, and compel them to come in, that my house may be filled'" (Luke 14:23). This is the heart of New Hope. During the school year the church buses make trips to pick up hundreds of boys and girls (many of whom are unchurched) every week to participate in the Wednesday night Kids' Club.
First Beginnings Day Care is currently accepting new full-time and part-time enrollments. First Beginnings is a registered ministry that is on Path 2 of the state's Paths to QUALITY. All staff persons are certified in CPR as well as First Aid, and our lead teachers have their credentials, CDA (Child Development Associates) in Early Childhood Education. First Beginnings has a Pre-School program that is free to those that are enrolled in our day care program. We provide care for Infants through School Age from 6 a.m. to 6p.m. Monday through Friday.