en http://www.newhopechurch.net © Copyright 2000 - 2010Church Community Builder. All Rights Reserved. http://www.newhopechurch.net/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=72 http://www.newhopechurch.net/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=72&article_id=289 We welcome any help. We are currently looking for helpers in each class as well as supplies. Please label VBS and drop them off in the office or at the registration table on sundays. Thank you so much for all your support. Snacks (approx. 100 kids): red grapes, strawberries, mini chocolate chips, apples, celery, peanut butter, cream cheese, raisins, chocolate chip cookies, sugar cookies, vanilla Ice Cream, dried bananas, dried mangos, almonds, m& ms, pretzels, cheeze-its, white CUPCAKES, vanilla frosting, white chocolate chips, gumdrops, black icing. Thu, 20 May 2010 17:00:53 MST http://www.newhopechurch.net/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=72 http://www.newhopechurch.net/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=72&article_id=287 If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact us our church office at (559) 297-7362 or Shelly Rolen: Children's Director shelly@newhopechurch.net Brittney Luttrell: Youth Administrator brittney@newhopechurch.net Information about the curriculum: http://www.summervbs.com/2010-noahs-ark-vbs/index.html Thu, 20 May 2010 16:58:54 MST http://www.newhopechurch.net/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=72 http://www.newhopechurch.net/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=72&article_id=290 Let's Build An Ark is this year's VBS theme. In this curriculum, children will learn the story of Noah's Ark from Noah himself as well as his family. Not only will they learn the story of Noah, but they will learn 5 biblical truths (God is just, God is good, God is our guide, God cares, and God keeps his promises) from different supporting bible stories each day. Tue, 11 May 2010 18:56:45 MST http://www.newhopechurch.net/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=72 http://www.newhopechurch.net/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=72&article_id=285 6:00 - 8:15 p.m. Every year we switch between morning and evening. Since last year was in the morning, naturally this year will be in the evening. We do this so that every parent and child may have the opportunity to participate. Tue, 11 May 2010 18:55:50 MST http://www.newhopechurch.net/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=72 http://www.newhopechurch.net/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=72&article_id=286 Any child from pre-k to 6th grade may participate. Children entering pre-kindergarden or children graduating 6th grade are welcomed! Although, kids entering the 7th grade are given the option to become a helper. Tue, 11 May 2010 18:55:03 MST http://www.newhopechurch.net/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=72 http://www.newhopechurch.net/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=72&article_id=284 Monday to Friday June 21-25, 2010 Tue, 11 May 2010 18:51:56 MST http://www.newhopechurch.net/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=72 http://www.newhopechurch.net/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=72&article_id=288 The cost is $20.00 per child or $50.00 for 3 or more children. This is all week and includes a t-shirt, snacks, crafts, etc. Pre-Registration starts Sunday, June 6th, 2010 or you may register at the door, same costs. Pre-registration takes place between services on sundays or you may come in during any office hours and register with our receptionist, Teresa. Please turn in registration form with payment. Tue, 11 May 2010 18:51:56 MST http://www.newhopechurch.net/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=74 http://www.newhopechurch.net/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=74&article_id=209 Click here to be redirected to the sermons page under resources Thu, 22 Apr 2010 13:16:10 MST http://www.newhopechurch.net/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=42 http://www.newhopechurch.net/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=42&article_id=283 Church Staff Senior Pastor - Tim McLain Rolen - Tim attended Hoover High School in Fresno, CA, and graduated from California Christian College in 1977 with a BS in Biblical Studies and in 1978 from Fresno Pacific University with a BS in Communications. Tim has been preaching since he was 15 years old and became Senior Pastor at NHCC in 1992, in addition, he is a member of the Clovis Ministerial Association, a Clovis Police Chaplain and Director of the Fresno/Clovis Men's Retreat. He and his wife Shelly were married on Dec. 27th, 2007. Tim has two sons, Brant and Chad & Shelly has one daughter, Ashlee. Associate Pastor - Gene Sperling - Gene joined the staff of New Hope in March of 2001. He serves as assistant to Pastor Tim working with adults. Gene joins the staff at New Hope following a career as a Commercial Insurance Broker. He and his wife Geri were married in 1965 and have two adult children. Associate Pastor - Richard Smith - Rich and Tim have worked together since 1988. Rich directs our Small Group Ministries and our church's counseling program. He and his wife Regina have one son, Ethan. Associate Pastor - Gil Hernandez - Gil served for 20 years as a missionary to Mexico and now maintains good communications between our missionaries and church family. Gil is retired from the Fresno Police Department as a Public Relations Officer. Youth Pastor - Robert Hutchinson - Robert has been attending NHCC since 1988 and joined the staff as Youth Pastor in 2002. He attended Hoover High School in Fresno, CA, where he met his lovely wife Melissa, and he has completed some courses at California Christian College in Fresno. He and his wife Melissa were married in 1998 and have three children, Teresa, Matthew and Amelia. Thu, 8 Apr 2010 10:31:47 MST http://www.newhopechurch.net/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=1 http://www.newhopechurch.net/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=1&article_id=18 Welcome Thank you for taking the time to visit the New Hope Community Church web site. We hope your time on our site will be encouraging, enjoyable and enriching. We believe that you find our people friendly; our services comfortable, casual and challenging; & our worship Christ-centered. Please take this opportunity to browse through our site and get better acquainted with our church and its programs. Our Vision Statement: To compellingly communicate to any man, woman, boy and girl whom God provides us the opportunity to serve, the all-absolute sufficiency of Jesus Christ who meets our every need. To all who mourn and need comfort, to all who are weary and need rest, to all who hurt and need healing, to all who suffer and need prayer, to all who sin and need a Savior, to all who fail and need victory, to all who are lonely and need fellowship... This church opens wide the door and offers NEW HOPE in the name of Jesus, the Lord. Staff Gmail link         Thu, 18 Feb 2010 12:39:53 MST http://www.newhopechurch.net/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=77 http://www.newhopechurch.net/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=77&article_id=279 Search the BibleYouVersion: Online BibleAdd this to your site Tue, 2 Feb 2010 18:15:28 MST http://www.newhopechurch.net/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=17 http://www.newhopechurch.net/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=17&article_id=50 Tim McLain Rolen, Senior Pastor New Hope Community Church Tim McLain Rolen has been the Senior Pastor of New Hope Community Church in Clovis, California since 1992. New Hope is a congregation that has grown from 150 to averaging 600 in Sunday Morning attendance. Tim has been Senior Pastor here for the past 16 years, but has been preaching since he was 15 years old. Tim attended Hoover High School in Fresno, California, and graduated from California Christian College in 1977 with a BS in Biblical Studies and in 1978 from Fresno Pacific University with a BS in Communications. Tim is very active in the community. Tim has served on a variety of school district committees, worked and was Sales Manager for the Fresno Bible House for 10 years. In addition to being Senior Pastor at New Hope Community Church, he has been on the Board of the Fresno/Clovis Pastors Prayer Breakfast, a Clovis Police Chaplain, and Director of the Fresno/Clovis Men's Retreat. Tim's hobbies are reading, bird hunting, and sports. He and his wife Shelly were married on Dec. 27th, 2007. He has two sons, Brant and Chad and Shelly's one daughter, Ashlee. Tue, 22 Dec 2009 15:07:51 MST http://www.newhopechurch.net/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=59 http://www.newhopechurch.net/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=59&article_id=278   Drop Off and Pick UpAll kids participating in the Wednesday night program need to be brought into the kindergarten class room by the parent or person(s) bringing them to OtTer's. Picking them up in the same fashion.  We need to ensure child safety and  that each child is going home with the right person Winter Months   During the winter months all activities will be done in doors and the children  will not be on the playground. OtTer Time Class time is 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. every Wednesday evening unless specified  in the bulletin due to holiday's. Parent Participation All parents are welcome to be a part ot the OtTer's program.  We enjoy meeting and getting to know the parents as well as having you join in on the fun.   Mon, 23 Nov 2009 14:12:18 MST http://www.newhopechurch.net/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=59 http://www.newhopechurch.net/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=59&article_id=146 Our purpose for OTTERS is to teach children about Christ, serving God and loving others, through memorization and study. I want to help implement the Word of God in their minds. There will be curriculum for Pre-K, Kindergarten, First, Second, Third and Fourth grades, worship music, games and treats. An awards store will be in place to motivate them. We have teachers that love God and are happy to teach. As we begin this new program we will be hard at work improving on our ideas. If you are willing to help, our team is excited and open to suggestions. We are looking forward to seeing your kids on Wednesdays at 7pm. OTTERS DIVING INTO GODS WORD! Jay and Celest Smith . Mon, 23 Nov 2009 13:47:31 MST http://www.newhopechurch.net/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=76 http://www.newhopechurch.net/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=76&article_id=228 OUR HOME PAGE HAS MOVED! CLICK HERE! Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:06:13 MST http://www.newhopechurch.net/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=76 http://www.newhopechurch.net/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=76&article_id=236 CLICK HERE TO GO TO THE ACTIS FAMILY MINISTRY HOME PAGE Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:02:26 MST http://www.newhopechurch.net/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=16 http://www.newhopechurch.net/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=16&article_id=277 Wed, 18 Nov 2009 14:42:27 MST http://www.newhopechurch.net/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=41 http://www.newhopechurch.net/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=41&article_id=52 1. What We Believe About The Bible: We believe the 66 books of the Old and New Testament are the inspired Word of God; they are without error in their writings; and they are the authoritative, complete and final written revelation of God. 2. What We Believe About God: We believe that there is one God, eternally existent in three persons: Father, Son and Holy Spirit, who are co-equal in their nature, attributes, and perfection. 3. What We Believe About Jesus Christ: We believe in the deity of our Lord Jesus Christ, in His virgin birth, in His sinless life, in His miracles, in His substitutionary and atoning death through His shed blood, in His resurrection, in His ascension to the right hand of the Father, sharing His risen life now with believers and in His personal return in power and glory. 4. What We Believe About The Holy Spirit: We believe the Holy Spirit convicts individuals of sin, causes spiritual birth, baptizes all believers into the Body of Christ, indwells, seals, sanctifies, guides, teaches, and fills the believer so that they are enabled to live a Godly life. 5. What We Believe About Salvation: We believe salvation is a free gift of God's grace and is received by any individual who through personal faith and belief in Jesus Christ, accepts Him as their personal Savior. 6. What We Believe About The Church: We believe in the spiritual unity of believers in our Lord Jesus Christ. The local church is a group of believers in a particular location who are committed to Christ and are willing to be committed to each other for the purpose of worship, instruction, fellowship and evangelism. 7. What We Believe About The Resurrection: We believe in the resurrection of both the saved and the lost; the saved unto the resurrection of life and the lost unto the resurrection of everlasting punishment and separation from God. Our desire at New Hope Community Church is to discover, communicate and remind one another of our position, possessions, privileges and power in Christ, so that we can grow spiritually and then through our availability, our indwelling Lord can evangelize the lost as He expresses Himself in and through each of us. The above statements express my personal beliefs. In my ministry at New Hope Community Church I will adhere to and teach these truths. Tue, 27 Oct 2009 12:52:45 MST http://www.newhopechurch.net/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=76 http://www.newhopechurch.net/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=76&article_id=259 In Amaga (a rural area outside of Medellín) we will be planting a church that will reach out to the desplazados of Colombia. These are families that have been forced off their land by the drug cartels and they are in desperate need of a savior. These people have captured our hearts and we are excited to be given the opportunity to be a part of God's plan to offer them new hope through Jesus Christ! Thu, 22 Oct 2009 22:17:29 MST http://www.newhopechurch.net/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=18 http://www.newhopechurch.net/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=18&article_id=195 Click the link below to listen or download 8 different Wedding Music Albums that are available for your wedding day. If you do choose to use any of our music, please note which album as well as the name of the song you are choosing from. (Some albums have the same songs, but are performed differently. Such as "Cannon D", on one album the music is mostly organ, where as on another it is mostly piano.) We want to be sure to use the one you like the best, so again, please note the name of the album as well as the name of the songs. Thank you! We look forward to making your day as special as it can possibly be! Included: Processional, Recessionals, Special Music, and Background Music.Wedding Music Sat, 10 Oct 2009 15:19:46 MST http://www.newhopechurch.net/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=76 http://www.newhopechurch.net/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=76&article_id=261 Thu, 10 Sep 2009 22:06:54 MST http://www.newhopechurch.net/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=28 http://www.newhopechurch.net/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=28&article_id=250 2009-2010 Scope Sequence Click on the link and review the upcoming lessons your children will be learing over the next year. Enjoy, Shelly Rolen Wed, 5 Aug 2009 11:44:08 MST http://www.newhopechurch.net/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=28 http://www.newhopechurch.net/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=28&article_id=212 Make Faith an Everyday Conversation With FaithWeaver Bible Lessons When families talk about their Christian faith, good things happen. Sunday school lessons become life lessons, lived out all week long. FaithWeaver Sunday school curriculum gets parents and children on the same page as they study the same Bible lessons each Sunday. Because Children's Bible lessons cover the same Bible passages that adults study; FaithWeaver turns Sunday school lessons into a family affair! We look forward to having your Pre-K through 4th graders in our 9:15 service. Thank you, Shelly Rolen Director of Nursery/Toddler/Childrens Ministry Tue, 4 Aug 2009 15:21:13 MST http://www.newhopechurch.net/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=61 http://www.newhopechurch.net/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=61&article_id=155 Click Here for more Pictures Click Here for Youth Videos Click Here for Youth Audio Click Here for Youth Forms Click Here for Childrens' Take Home Question Sheets Click Here or more Youth Resources Tue, 4 Aug 2009 14:03:36 MST http://www.newhopechurch.net/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=19 http://www.newhopechurch.net/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=19&article_id=27 You may receive church member information in the following ways Public Page New Hope's address, map, and driving instructions can be found on the home page. Wed, 22 Jul 2009 15:34:03 MST http://www.newhopechurch.net/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=60 http://www.newhopechurch.net/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=60&article_id=243 Our secular culture can be devastatingly influential to our children. We need as many opportunities as life can afford to point them in a more positive direction. Summer Camps, Mission Projects and other Retreats prove themselves vital to a students spiritual development. Over the past nine years in youth ministry I have personally witnessed masses of students (on both sides of the railway tracks) make the most important decisions of their lives on these trips. Camps, Missions and retreats provide a safe environment away from distractions where young people can reflect on their character and their identity. As a youth, I attended these retreats as well. I rededicated my life to Christ at summer Camp 1993. This was a pivotal time for me as my family was struggling in many ways and felt lost. I found myself asking, "Who am I? Where do I belong in this world?" I listened as other tried to tell me the answers were in Jesus but never heard what they were saying until summer camp. I am so grateful for the folks at New Hope Church who paid the fees to help me go. If your Son or Daughter needs help paying for camp or a mission event please don't allow this to keep them from attending. Contact me at the church office or by email. Thanks for considering your child's -Pastor Robert Hutchinson Wed, 29 Apr 2009 11:40:48 MST http://www.newhopechurch.net/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=56 http://www.newhopechurch.net/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=56&article_id=140 This is the dinning area This is the dinning area. You can fit about sixty in here. The Lighthouse will feed your Hotel stayers too!         Enmities include;   ü      Safety (believe it or not, not every place in Mexico is considered safe ü      Washer  and Dryer (Handy for the thrice used towels) ü      Beach is less than 5 minutes away (great for baptisms) ü      Nearby market (Kids can buy their soft drinks here) ü      Flushing toilets ü      Super friendly and connected staff ü      Payphone ü      Parking space for multiple vehicles ü      Foam padded bunks ü      Lounge ü      Meeting room ü      Home style meals   Ask a question about the Christian Lighthouse. Need a project in the area?   Back to top   Back to youth page   Wed, 29 Apr 2009 11:36:28 MST http://www.newhopechurch.net/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=49 http://www.newhopechurch.net/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=49&article_id=110 Here are some links and stuff to assist you in your homework and/or Bible study. Proverbs 10:4 "Lazy hands make a man poor, but diligent hands bring wealth." Really cool dictionary and decoder Online Conversions Henry's Commentary some kinda sweet Bible study tools Wed, 29 Apr 2009 11:31:35 MST http://www.newhopechurch.net/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=78 http://www.newhopechurch.net/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=78&article_id=237 This trip was one of the most challenging I have experienced in my seven years as a Youth Pastor. After the initial realization that a trip to Mexico would not be in the student's best interest this year I began my attempt to discern the will of God. What would God have us do instead? Their are many differences from last year's project to this; the economy, majority of the youths are younger, lack of travel, added insecurities, and so on. The decision to work at California Christian College came quickly after looking at a few projects in the valley. It was close, in need, worthy and "do-able". We began to make our plans accordingly. It was (and sill is) obvious that God is working at CCC. They were lacking only the time and resources to do what may have felt frivolous to them. The first challenge I faced was communicating the change and selling the idea to the congregation. New Hope has been building houses, churches and relationships in Mexico for over a dozen years and it was not easy being the one to break the consistency of that healthy tradition. However the decision was confirmed several times though the "thank yous" of parents, the community around CCC, the students and the mere fact that so many other churches changed their plans as well. In fact I felt very blessed to have made the decision early enough to make our plans and fund raise. There was a heated debate among Youth Pastors at the network meeting a few weeks before Easter week. Some church leaders were upset that the Elders of their church had pulled the plug on their Mexico  planning. Now they found themselves scrambling for a Mission project with purpose. Some of the other challenges included material costs, late deliveries, lost tools, added tree pruning, broken tools, stolen money, motivation, fevers, and minimal skills. The students who attended included some fellows from a group home and Jr. High students who, at this point, I would not allow to attend another High School mission trip without a chaperon (save a few). By far the biggest challenge was the leadership to student ratio. On most trips we operate on a 1 adult to 5-7 student ratio. Some mission trips have bean closer to 1 to 2. But this trip there were 8 brave leaders who made our best attempt to direct a pack of 65 down a Godly yet sweaty path. It was a bit discouraging though the whole experience trying to get parents, students and leaders alike to understand the need for commitment here. Student and parents found that since the trip was local they could easily break off for theater practice, athletics, Dr. Appointments or Birthdays. In the beginning I said we would not allow this because we were going to treat this no different than any other missions week but soon changed that conviction when the roster refused to grow. I found a lack of enthusiasm on the College age part. This group usually makes up near half the leadership but here attended only one. I suspect that when the adventure of travel disintegrated so did their interest. I was however approached by multiple adults who could invest a single day of leadership but found that unuseful due to the fact it would take at least that long to train them and get them antiquated to the group. I know many are concerned with their job security in our current financial climate and so I wonder if that contributed to an unwillingness to ask for a full week off? But The Lord strengthens those who are available to Him. He Multiplied two loaves and five fish to feed a multitude. I trust he found us eager to serve as well. As the end of the week neared we bagan to see some of the first fruits sprouting from the generosity of the church and our labor. The project was taking shape and we could see the finish line, The campus was looking better and the community was taking notice, 65 students who were segregated according to class and race were now blended / even hugging, leaders had earned a level of respect by work ethic and diligence that some of the hardened hearts would listen, we were blessed to see some students who worked undaunted by fatiuge, some encouraged, some grew in maturity, I watched in amazement as kids who were shy and downtrotten lifted their heads in pride and began to walk anew down path out of their shells, I was heart healed as churches foreign to us welcomed us into their evening services with open arms and fed us without reservation, and perhaps the most rewarding harvest is the confession of almost every student of their personal need for a savior and a desire to serve Him. Said one one student from the group home lat Monday at regular youth service, "I believe I was saved last week and now I want to live a better life". -Stan   This is a student I was ready to ask to go home after his rebellion the first day of the trip. Praise God that His patience is far greater than mine! Praise Him that while I was questioning and doubting He was busy working in these young hearts! And praise God for all of you who in some way contributed to the eternity of these individuals and those who will be blessed by the staff at CCC. Wed, 29 Apr 2009 11:26:19 MST http://www.newhopechurch.net/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=22 http://www.newhopechurch.net/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=22&article_id=115 New Hope has 'choir' opportunities. We offer a Christmas Choir, and an Easter Choir.  Anyone who has a desire to sing our Savior's love (and can find the correct note) is welcome to join our Christmas and Easter choirs. If you are interested in joining, you will find a brief description of each choir below.   EASTER CHOIR: Rehearsals for the Easter Choir begin in the January prior to Easter.  Sign ups for this choir will be announced, and posted as we approach that date..  The choir rehearses every Wednesday night for approximately 90 minutes.  Each rehearsal starts at 6:45 p.m. and is over by 8:15 p.m.  The  Choir will present  their musical on Easter Sunday at the following times: 8:00 a.m., 9:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. This year's Easter musical was created around the concept of Jesus' unconditional love and mercy that is extended to us just as we are . . . without changing . . . thus the name, "Just As I Am"  We encourage you to sign up for choir.  Every year we experience tremendous spiritual growth as we rehearse, fellowship, pray and share together.  We look forward to seeing you.  This choir does not require an audition.  (Note here - if your friends are always telling you that you can't sing - maybe they are telling you the truth.)  This choir does, however, require a heart of worship and praise for our Savior, Jesus Christ.  The schedule is always demanding, but the experience is ALWAYS spiritually rewarding.   CHRISTMAS CHOIR: Rehearsals begin in September in the main sanctuary, lasting a minimum of 90 minutes and are every Wednesday night beginning at 6:45 p.m. and ending at 8:15 p.m. The Christmas Choir will perform at the following four times: Saturday, December 20, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. Sunday, December 21, 2008 at 8:00, 9:30 and 11:00 a.m. Sign-ups for the Christmas Choir will begin in September. I look forward each year to growing together spiritually and musically while we prepare to celebrate the birth of our Lord and Savior, Jesus. WORSHIP TEAM: Worship Team is a small team of vocalists that assist in leading the congregation in Praise and Worship. This group may be joined by audition only. Please contact Milo for an appointment time.  You may reach him at 271-8042. Wed, 29 Apr 2009 10:59:23 MST http://www.newhopechurch.net/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=23 http://www.newhopechurch.net/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=23&article_id=28 WORSHIP BAND: The Worship Band is currently made up of Keyboard, Drums, Bass, Flute, Syntesizer, Trumpet, Trombone and Saxophone. The Worship Band meets at 7:00 - 7:30 a.m. each Sunday to set up and have a final rehearsal before the Worship Team arrives. The Worship Band plays for both the 9:15 and 10:45 a.m. services. We are always looking for additional musicians, and if you are interested in playing with the Worship Band, please call Milo Perez at 271-804. SOUND: New Hope Community Church has a Soundcraft Spirit 8 soundboard. If you have experience in running sound on this equipment and are interested in helping our Sound/SetUp personnel, please call Milo Perez at 271-8042. Wed, 29 Apr 2009 10:58:08 MST http://www.newhopechurch.net/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=66 http://www.newhopechurch.net/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=66&article_id=172 Cousineaus & the Hanna Project Russia and the Ukraine The Actis Family Philippines (under construction) Mexico (under construction) Local Missions (under construction) Youth Missions Fri, 24 Apr 2009 15:50:02 MST http://www.newhopechurch.net/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=60 http://www.newhopechurch.net/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=60&article_id=245 Wed, 22 Apr 2009 16:58:14 MST http://www.newhopechurch.net/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=60 http://www.newhopechurch.net/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=60&article_id=218 http://www.30hourfamine.org/ The 30 hour famine, put simply from the website, is an international youth movement to fight hunger worldwide. Our youth group fasts to raise money for the cause, as well as has a lock-in for everyone participating. We will play games to fight the thought of hunger out of our minds, and bond with everyone who is present for the lock-in. This is one of those trips that you don't want to miss, so keep checking in with Robert to find out absolute times for the event. Wed, 22 Apr 2009 16:58:14 MST http://www.newhopechurch.net/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=60 http://www.newhopechurch.net/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=60&article_id=200 Audio Cafe is a night we allow High Schoolers to just hang out, enjoy music, worship, and bring friends. If you are interested in playing or singing for us, let us know. :) Wed, 22 Apr 2009 16:58:14 MST http://www.newhopechurch.net/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=78 http://www.newhopechurch.net/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=78&article_id=239 Money Received ($12,200) Pie Auction- $7600 Letters & Tuition- $2000 La Promesa- $650 Added Offerings- $500 Special Donations- ($1000 raised on site for tree service) Youth Mission Budget- $1800 Return Pending from Valley Iron by Mail $299.68 Money Spent ($12,400) Tree Trimming- $1200 Landscaping- $2200 Irrigation- $2650 Food $300 Iron Fencing- $3700 (-300 return pending) Rentals and Fuel- $550 Tools- $500 T-Shirts- $800 Repairs- $500 Difference- $ -200 Wed, 15 Apr 2009 19:50:11 MST http://www.newhopechurch.net/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=78 http://www.newhopechurch.net/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=78&article_id=242 1. Kudos to those who contributed a great deal to this trip 2. An article from the Fresno Bee about churches and their service projectects including ours. 3. An article including pros and cons by pastor Robert 4. Testimonials 5. Cost Breakdown 6. Link to pictures of the trip Wed, 15 Apr 2009 18:56:43 MST http://www.newhopechurch.net/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=78 http://www.newhopechurch.net/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=78&article_id=241 *From the President of CCC* Thanks for choosing the "curb appeal" project at CCC last week. A lot of planning, hard work and money went into it. We really appreciate it. The "Extreme Campus Makeover" really caught the eye of students, faculty-staff, guests and even the neighbors. I was working outside yesterday and three of them talked to me about it. You could not have done anything that would have been more appreciated and made a bigger difference in eye appeal. Having everyone on campus was a great blessing even apart from the work that was accomplished. A full chapel and cafeteria inspires me to work even harder to fill this place up with students. It will happen, I just don't know how soon. Again thanks and God bless. Wendell Wed, 15 Apr 2009 18:56:02 MST http://www.newhopechurch.net/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=78 http://www.newhopechurch.net/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=78&article_id=238 Church youth find their mission field in the Valley. Friday, Apr. 10, 2009 By Ron Orozco / The Fresno Bee Out of school this week for spring break, students representing their church youth groups again helped people in need -- just a little closer to home. In past years, many central San Joaquin Valley churches have sent groups with junior high, high school and college students to do work in Mexico during Christian Holy Week. But about 50 Valley churches this year nixed those plans -- concerned about their youth's safety -- after the U.S. State Department issued a Feb. 20 warning about increasing violence from Mexican drug cartels. "If parents perceive it's a danger, it's worth addressing," says Robert Hutchinson, youth pastor at New Hope Community Church in Clovis. Many churches came up with Plan B: To revisit Fresno County poverty areas where they're involved in existing ministries. One plan, dubbed "Break Away," included work at Lanare Community Center in Riverdale, Orange Cove Christian Center, Fresno Interdenominational Refugee Ministries, and 11 school sites. "You don't have to travel to Mexico to see a neighbor's needs," says Artie Padilla, development director of Every Neighborhood Partnership, a Fresno-based organization that enlists schools and faith-based groups to work together to address the needs of at-risk neighborhoods. "Serving your own community is just as important." More than 550 Valley youth signed up for Break Away, mainly from Peoples Church, New Covenant Community Church, Hope Lutheran Church, Valley Christian Center and Northeast Assembly of God. And the total nearly doubled to 1,100 when one of the Sacramento area's largest churches, Bayside Church of Granite Bay, and Christ Community Church in Carmichael, added 540 more students. Base camp was set up at Peoples Church and Fresno Christian Schools, where nearly 70 tents served as the students' living quarters. The students left for their work sites at 9 a.m. daily -- and returned between 5-6 p.m. The camp breaks today, in time for students to return home for Easter. New Covenant Community Church members remodeled the bathroom and offered the vacation Bible school program at a bilingual congregation in southwest Fresno, Centro Cristiano Restauracion -- and for good reason. Centro Cristiano's co-pastor, Refugio Pantoja, has helped New Covenant establish contacts for its Mexico mission projects. Jaime Smith, 23, a graduate student in Fresno State's deaf education program, coordinated the vacation Bible school program at Centro Cristiano, but couldn't immediately put aside Mexico, where the church has worked 14 previous spring breaks. "It's kind of tough because going to Mexico this time of year is on our minds," she says. "We decided God wanted to protect us, and we can do ministry anywhere." Pantoja says it meant a lot that New Covenant was helping Centro Cristiano, which, on a good day, has 50 congregants, but lacks the resources to do some projects. "For us, it's a lot of relief from stress," he says. "They offer us spiritual and financial help." About 15 Bayside students were busy landscaping Restoration Christian Outreach Center's administration offices at Olive Avenue and Mariposa Street. When their digging revealed a huge tree stump, some saw a Bible study in the making. "It was really deep, so we called for a tow truck," says Kim Jacobson, Bayside's global outreach director. "We prayed God would help move it. The roots seemed to represent the deep sin in our lives." Scott Shaull, 16, a student at Granite Bay High School, organized games and sports with the children at Jefferson Elementary School. But he says he enjoyed being part of a skit about how God created the world. "I just want to make an impact and help kids out," he says. "I want to show kids who God is and how great he is." Some Valley church youth groups came up with projects on their own. New Hope Community Church and La Promisa, a Spanish-speaking congregation, decided to work together on a beautification project at California Christian College in southeast Fresno. Previously, New Hope went on Mexico mission trips with La Promisa members working mainly as translators. This week, about 70 combined to install a wrought-iron fence, sprinklers and plant shrubbery at the college. While their counterparts slept in tents at Peoples Church, the New Hope and La Promisa workers slept in the college's dorms. Hutchinson says, "I keep telling them that college students go to other parts of Mexico during spring break and make decisions they will regret the rest of their lives. But they can make a decision to do something that they will always remember and never regret making." Wed, 15 Apr 2009 18:56:02 MST http://www.newhopechurch.net/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=78 http://www.newhopechurch.net/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=78&article_id=240 For Providing Materials & Expertise Valley Iron metal at a more than reasonable rate and for your helpful staff 3114 S Cherry Ave Fresno, CA 93706 (559) 485-3900 United Rentals special staff who went out of their way for us, quality equipment and for saving us money 4470 N Blackstone Ave, Fresno Ca. 222-3091 Lowes for providing our cardboard (temporary housing) Belmont Nursery high quality plants and flowers 7730 E Belmont Ave Fresno, CA 93727 (559) 255-6860 CJS Plumbing (Carl Beard was most helpful in lending his tools and getting heavy equipment to and from the site.) 9290 Prototype Dr Reno, NV 89521 (775) 826-7548 For Providing Meals & Services CCC College (Joe and the Kitchen crew)- Rocc Church- Cornerstone Church (Youth Pastor _____)- Valley Christian Center- La Promesa Church- New Hope Community Church- For Providing Financially For going brilliantly beyond the call of duty Bill Eccles Lyndsie Eccles Robert Puente Ceclil Sperlock Wed, 15 Apr 2009 18:56:02 MST http://www.newhopechurch.net/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=55 http://www.newhopechurch.net/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=55&article_id=235 Give a man a fish, he eats for a day... Teach a man to fish, he eats for a lifetime... Resource the man who teaches men to fish, many eat for a lifetime.Communicate importance of local missions as well as foreign missions Lower costs = more people can be involved Partnering with neighboring Churches and businessesCommunity Building Breaking down denominational and social barriersParticipating in the restoration of a historical landmarkBeing a part of God’s big plan. Many churches have been here before us, building and painting. It is evident God is at work and wiling to allow us to continue his work at CCC Fri, 6 Mar 2009 17:18:36 MST http://www.newhopechurch.net/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=55 http://www.newhopechurch.net/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=55&article_id=229 The quickest, easiest and cheapest method to cross the border to Mexico without complication is the passport card. The Passport card costs $45 for adults and $35 for children 16 and younger. It takes about 4 weeks to receive your card after the application is complete (this means you must apply before March 2009) FAQs U.S citizens can use any of the following documents to travel to Mexico by land before June 1st 2009: Acceptable Documents: one of the following documents should be presented to prove both identity and citizenship.U.S. Passport BookU.S. Passport Card SENTRI card (For U.S-MEXICO Land and limited Sea ports use only.)FAST card (For Land use only.) State Issued Enhanced Driver’s License Enhanced Tribal Cards (when available)U.S. Military Identification U.S. Merchant Mariner DocumentNative American Tribal Photo Identification Card I-872 American Indian Card Acceptable Documents Alternative: U.S. citizens who do not have one of the single documents from the list above must present BOTH an identification and U.S citizenship document.Government issued Photo Identification Card and proof of U.S citizenship, such as a Birth Certificate (school IDs are not acceptable as they are not government issued) Fri, 6 Mar 2009 17:15:08 MST http://www.newhopechurch.net/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=55 http://www.newhopechurch.net/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=55&article_id=192 Click play for mexico 2007 slideshow or grid (lower right) for pics Fri, 6 Mar 2009 17:15:08 MST http://www.newhopechurch.net/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=55 http://www.newhopechurch.net/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=55&article_id=190 NEH 2:18 NIV- I also told them about the gracious hand of my God upon me and what the king had said to me. They replied, "Let us start rebuilding." So they began this good work. We did it! Thanks to all the families who contributed to this. You are AMAZING! Fri, 6 Mar 2009 17:15:08 MST http://www.newhopechurch.net/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=55 http://www.newhopechurch.net/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=55&article_id=182 Fri, 6 Mar 2009 17:15:08 MST http://www.newhopechurch.net/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=55 http://www.newhopechurch.net/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=55&article_id=183 Fri, 6 Mar 2009 17:15:08 MST http://www.newhopechurch.net/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=55 http://www.newhopechurch.net/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=55&article_id=184 Fri, 6 Mar 2009 17:15:08 MST http://www.newhopechurch.net/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=55 http://www.newhopechurch.net/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=55&article_id=185 Well there he is; Pastor Juan- standing on the roof of a structure three years in the making. At this rate he will never the finish the parsonage the congregation, "Torre Fuerte" has been dreaming of. The church needs work too. Sheetrock, Paint, patch the ceiling damaged from a roof leak two seasons ago. There just aren't enough funds to do the work. Take a look at the back ground. Sum 10 years ago the whole area was just a mountainside. Pastor Juan was gathering the poor in this village area every Sunday to meet under a tarp in the heat of day to praise their Lord, the Christ Child. Much has changed since we helped build a church for that family way back then. But the great poverty remains. Pastor Juan has been faithfully attempting to meet the needs in his community with the little resources he has. He has been running a bread pantry from the church, feeding his family and reaching out to the lost with a mere $40.00 per week. Due to practical difficulties we will likely be unable to serve in this area beyond this year, 2007. Wouldn't it be great to complete what we started ten years ago (the parsonage, the church and continued resourcing)? Wouldn't it be great to leave Pastor Juan and his family with all the tools they need to thrive in ministry? Let's do it! Fri, 6 Mar 2009 17:15:08 MST http://www.newhopechurch.net/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=55 http://www.newhopechurch.net/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=55&article_id=126 Pedro and Palmida received a blessing in the form of a home in April of 2003. Their residence is unique because it has a room attached for Bible study. Every week the neighboring families get together to praise God in this place. They are very grateful and continue to bless us with their faithfulness. Their son recently finished Bible school and is now an Associate Pastor nearby. This was a very successful trip. Fri, 6 Mar 2009 17:15:08 MST http://www.newhopechurch.net/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=55 http://www.newhopechurch.net/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=55&article_id=127 Mexico Mission Team>>>> Fri, 6 Mar 2009 17:15:08 MST