Announcements & Sign-ups

Announcements

Single’s Unite

Thursday, April 16 | 5:30p | Machine Shed

All singles ages 50 and up—men and women—are warmly invited to join us for a relaxed evening of food and fellowship!

We’ll meet at Machine Shed Restaurant (by Living History Farms) on Thursday, April 16th at 5:30 PM. Come enjoy great conversation, connect with others, and share a delicious meal in a welcoming atmosphere.

Each person will pay for their own dinner (typically $10–$20).

We hope to see you there! Sign up with the link below.

Missions Banquet

Sunday, April 19 | 5 PM | The Ron Pearson Center
 

Our annual Missions Banquet is one of the ways we catch the vision for the gospel to be preached at home and around the world! Tickets are $20 per person. Birth-5th-grade childcare is provided at the church. Sunday, April 12, is the last day to buy tickets.

Meal with a Missionary

Friday, April 24 | 6 PM | Student Campus Chapel
 

All New Hope attendees are welcome to attend a meal hosted by Marv & Gay Lea Wilson with a Latin America-Caribbean missionary. Please bring a salad or a dessert to share. Sign up with the link below!

Sisterhood Night Out

Thursday, April 30 | 6p | Multiple locations

Ladies, join us for a fun evening with food and fellowship! We will have group meetings at two different locations: IHOP in West Des Moines or The Other Place in Ankeny. Choose whichever location works best for you!

Youth Camp

Jr. High Camp | July 12-17
Sr. High Camp | July 26-31

Summer Camp is one of the most impactful weeks of the year for our students! We’ll be heading to the AG Campground in Alexandria, MN for a full week of powerful services, meaningful friendships, and unforgettable fun. Year after year, we see students grow in their faith and experience life change in a real way.

The cost is $315 before the early bird deadline, and all payments will be made through New Hope. We truly believe this week is worth the investment and can’t wait to see what God does in the lives of our students this summer!

Water Baptism

Sunday, May 3 | AM service

Water Baptism is a public declaration of your faith in Jesus!

NHkids Variety Show

Friday, May 8 | 6-7:30 PM | Main Building Chapel

All are welcome to attend and support our elementary kiddos! Admission is a FREE WILL DONATION to our Kids Missions Project, Operation 200! Baked Goods will be available for sale! 

This is an awesome opportunity for your kids to glorify God by sharing their special giftings with our church body! Kids can share by playing an instrument, reciting scripture, singing, telling jokes, doing tricks, and more! There will also be a display area where kids can share their art, sculptures, Lego designs, STEM builds, etc. If your child would like to share something at the Variety Show, please sign up here with the link below!

Young Adult Retreat

May 15-17 | Lake Geneva Christian Center, Alexandria, MN

Join us for an unforgettable Young Adults Event designed for ages 18–30, whether you’re single or married. This powerful experience will feature engaging services, intentional breakout sessions, and honest conversations around real-life topics young adults face today. It’s a meaningful opportunity to grow deeper in your faith while building genuine connections with God and others.

The cost is $200, which includes lodging and meals during the event. Please note that the cost does not include transportation or meals while traveling to and from the event.

Registration is now open! Use the link below to sign up. You won’t want to miss this incredible weekend of worship, growth, and community!

NH Kids Camp

June 8-11 | Carlinville, IL

Breakaway Kids Camp in Carlinville, IL is Monday-Thursday, June 8-11. To register your 3rd-5th grader (CURRENT school year) for camp, please read our camp brochure THOROUGHLY and complete the steps listed inside (note: you will need to register on the camp website, but submit payment through our NHkids square site). 

Music Camp

July 20-24 | Main Building

It’s Christmas in July! At music camp this Summer, we’ll learn the musical, “We Three Spies,” and present it to family and friends at the end of the week. In addition to learning the music, kids will have an opportunity to select an elective to attend:  set/art, ballet, jazz dance, ribbon dance, acro-dance, and bucket drumming, or can audition to be a part of the drama elective with a speaking role. We also will take a little time each day for devotions, games, and snacks. Invite your friends to sign up too!
 
July 20-24
Presentations July 24 & 25
Auditions for solos and speaking roles on May 29 & 30
Cost is $35 per Child

Labor Day Camp Out

September 3-7 | Saylorville Prairie Flower North Loops

Campout is at Prairie Flower North, Goldenrod, Nipplewort, and Oxbow loops, Thursday, September 3rd through Monday, September 7th.
 
Cost is $96/site.
 
Site is reserved when it is paid for.
 
Contact Tammy Blaede with questions.

NHkids & NHtots Special Needs Ministry

We are looking for volunteers to be consistent “buddies” to support some of our NHkids and NHtots who have special developmental and behavioral needs. Please fill out this form to volunteer for this essential ministry!

New Hope Coffee Mug

Start your morning with a little New Hope! Pick up your New Hope coffee mug in the lobby for just $10!

Israel Trip 2026 – Dr. Wave Nunnally

Contact Pastor Austin for more information or questions.

Men’s Recreational Pick-Up Basketball

Please fill out the form below if you are interested!

Young Women’s Bible Study

First Monday of the month | 7:00-8:30p | Room 217

Bible Study with topics geared towards young women 18 and up. This is a great opportunity to dive into God’s word, find an older mentor to pour into your life and find community at New Hope!

 
*If you need childcare, please sign up below (ages baby-5 years old)*

NH Coffee Shop Volunteers

We are looking for more volunteers to help in New Hope Coffee Shop! No experience needed! Training is provided. Please sign up below if you are interested!

Meal Train Ministry Team

Join the New Hope Meal Train ministry team to be notified via email & text of opportunities to serve families who might need a meal. Whether it’s a family welcoming a new baby to their household or someone with a unique circumstance who could be blessed by a meal – this is a great way to show God’s love to our church family members!

Serve at New Hope!

Our volunteer ministries are expanding and you may be uniquely gifted to serve!

We have openings in:

  • Ushers
  • Cleaning
  • Parking lot
  • Gatekeepers
  • Snow Blowing/Shoveling
  • And more!

Learn more about volunteering at New Hope below.