Missions is an exciting area of ministry at our church. We know that God not only wants to minister to us, He also wants to
minister through us. Here at New Hope United Methodist Church, we are answering God's call by reaching out both locally and
internationally. Our primary goal is to bring the name of Jesus Christ to those who do not know Him and to demonstrate His love,
compassion and saving grace.
Mission Teams provide oversight and planning for ministry in the community and
beyond. The congregation reaches out in dozens of ways to its neighbors in New Hope, the Carolinas and all over the world. From
the
Food Pantry Ministry; Blood Drives; Meals on Wheels;
Prayer Shawl Ministry; to other special
events we seek to be the hands and feet of God in so many ways. There is a place for all to serve.
Missions reminds us that the church is not just a building. Jesus did not stay in one place and missions doesn’t either.
No matter what your skills are, you are needed. Whether you have an hour and are a electrician, or you have a week and you are a
"people person", missions will fill your heart and your mind. That’s how it changes people, by showing them how
God can use them as they were created. You don’t have to become someone else, just be everything that God created you to be.
If you would like more information about being part of a Missions Team
please click here to send an email to the Pastor.
Pastor Ed Rutenkroger’s Journey to Liberia–2011
Submitted by:Pat Murphy, NHUMC
As a part of the
Love
for Liberia missional emphasis, Pastor Ed Rutenkroger traveled to Liberia with a volunteer–in–mission work team
from the North Carolina Annual Conference on July 23 through August 6, 2011.
The work was multi–varied and allowed participants to have a range of experiences helping the people at Ganta Station in Nimba County,
Liberia. Pastor Ed was responsible for helping Liberian teachers conduct a summer day camp enrichment program for both the junior and senior
high divisions. The camp concentrated on math, English, general science, biology, chemistry, and physics. Pastor Ed also offered teacher training as well.
The most important work for Pastor Ed was to—
formulate relationships with the Liberian people. To do this he had to be flexible and work hard.
Pastor Ed along with the other volunteers team members also discovered what it means to be a partner in missions...have a willing
heart and desire to let the Holy Spirit teach them about the sharing of love through word and deed.
American Red Cross Blood Drives
New Hope UMC hosts a blood drive once every two months. Did you know that only 38% of people in America are eligible to donate
blood and of those only 8% actually do. That amounts to only 3 out or every 100 people. Your donation makes a difference! For every
pint of blood that you donate it can save up to 3 lives.
Our Covenant Missionary Relationship
The congregation at
New Hope United Methodist Church is, effective November 2011, entering into a covenant relationship with
a missionary in the field, Mozart Adevu, through Global Ministries. Our commitment is to support our missionary through contributions and prayer.
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Biography of Mr. Mozart Adevu, Missionary >>
Food Pantry Ministry
The New Hope Food Pantry Ministry is committed to helping alleviate hunger in New Hope, NC.
Love For Liberia –What of the Children?
Ponderings of a Nail–Bender
When Jesus spoke of the children, he must have had Liberia in mind. Everywhere, in
every village, in every town, on every road, there are children. Most, at least at first, will eye you warily, looking
like a frightened cat, an intense stare, muscles tensed, ready to take flight from this unknown threat that we
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Meals On Wheels
New Hope UMC delivers Meals to the homebound in the New Hope area. Take the pledge to end senior hunger. If you would like to
help with this ministry please contact the
Health and Welfare Coordinator.
Methodist Home for Children (MHFC)
For more than 100 years, Methodist Home for Children (MHC) has provided care for North Carolina's youth and families.
Mother's Day & Love For Liberia – School Kits
Sunday May 8th was a very special day at New Hope UMC. In honor of Mother's Day the men of the Church sat in for the ladies and sang in the
choir. The children handed out flowers to each of the wonderful ladies of the church. But the special day didn't end there, in conjunction with
Mother's Day the Love for Liberia School Kits were
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Operation Christmas Child (Samaritan's Purse International Relief)
Give Christmas gifts to those in need. The United Methodist Women coordinate Samaritan’s Purse – Operation Christmas Child Shoeboxes.
Fill shoe boxes with items to make a happy Christmas for some needy child who otherwise would not have anything for Christmas.
Prayer Shawl Ministry
The Prayer Shawl Ministry makes hand made shawls for battered women at the local shelters, cancer patients in hospitals, and for people facing tough
times. The shawls are also given away for milestones and joyful times.
