8:00am
Morning Worship Service & Children's Church
9:15am
Sunday School
10:15am
Morning Worship Service & Children's Church
6:00pm
Evening Worship Service
5:30pm
Family Dinner (school year)
6:30pm
Wednesday Worship
8:45pm
Quest
7:00pm
Worship, Prayer & Share (College age young adults, in the Youth Chapel)
Our History
New Hope Assembly was founded in October 1990 by Pastor James Weaver and his wife, Susan. At that time, the Iowa District of the Assemblies of God asked Pastor Weaver to start a church in Urbandale. The former Bethesda Temple became the site of the new church. The church membership has grown to more than 1,400 with an average Sunday morning worship attendance of more than 700.
The original 40' x 80' church building was expanded in 1995, which added 20,000 square feet. With the generous and faithful giving of its members, the 20-year $1 million mortgage was paid in full in just 5 years. In 2004, a youth center was constructed with a full-size gymnasium, kitchen and youth chapel (seating for 250), which also serves as a banquet/reception facility.
New Hope is a missions-minded church. We support more than 80 U.S. and foreign missionary families and projects. New Hope is listed among the top missions-giving churches in the Assemblies of God.
New Hope has been one of the fastest-growing churches in Iowa. Pastor Weaver attributes the membership growth to the sincere, hardworking people who place an emphasis not so much on the practice of religion in a public setting, but on a relationship with Jesus Christ and on Christ-like relationships with each other. Weaver believes he is blessed to pastor such wonderful people. He and Susan are very thankful for the tremendous pastoral team that serves with them in ministry. No words can explain the unique unity and love that exists among us all. It is truly a blessing.
+ Announcements
NEW HOPE BOOK DRIVE to benefit Iowa Right to Life's book sale: Drop off your good quality new and/or used books at the church August 3 - 17. The IRLC book sale will be held September 9-13 at the 7-Flags Event Center, 2100 NW 100th, Clive. Proceeds go toward pro-life education and pregnancy centers.
Speed The Light Fair Fundraiser: We will be serving breakfast at the Cattlemen's Beef Quarters every morning at the Iowa State Fair August 7 - 17 to raise money for Speed The Light. For more information on how you can help, call the church office at 254-9094!
All Church Campout at Saylorville Lake: Friday, August 29 - Monday, September 1. We have a 14 site loop reserved at a cost of $48/site for the entire weekend! Two families could share each site (1 tent & 1 RV or 2 tents per site) cutting each family's cost to $24 for the weekend. Call Tammy at the church office (254-9094) to reserve your site!
Wednesday Family Meals are on hold until the 2008/2009 school year starts.
Seasoned Saints (50 & older) Branson Trip 2008 - Tuesday - Friday, November 11-14. For more information, contact Pastor Weaver at 515-254-9094.
See this week's bulletin for more announcements!