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Nicaragua Mission Trip 2027
January 22-29, 2027
Join us for a mission trip to Nicaragua with Nathan Alfaro! This trip will be focused on construction projects. The cost is $2,100, which includes airfare, insurance, lodging, food, and transportation. Our next info meeting will be Sunday, October 18 at 4:30p before Sunday evening service.
Taste of New Hope
Sunday, October 11 | 12:45p | Main Chapel
Taste of New Hope is a special opportunity for our pastors and their families to get better acquainted with you and your family over lunch. If you are new to New Hope, you are invited to attend! We look forward to connecting with you! To sign up, please call the church office at 515-254-9094.
Sisterhood Night Out
Monday, October 19 | 6p | Multiple locations
Ladies, join us for a fun evening with food and fellowship! We will have group meetings at two different locations: Steak & Shake in Waukee and Guadalajara in Ankeny. Choose whichever location works best for you!
Thanksgiving Baskets
Help bless families with everything they need for a Thanksgiving meal!
Donate:
We are looking for donations of non-perishable food items (click the button below to find a list of items needed). Donations can be dropped off at the table in the foyer starting October 25th. Deadline for food donations is November 23rd. You can also make a monetary donation. Please make sure it is marked “Thanksgiving Baskets.”
Nominate:
Do you know a family who we can bless with a Thanksgiving basket? Fill out the nomination form below! Nominations are due by November 20th.
Deliver:
Sign up to help deliver Thanksgiving baskets! We will be delivering on Tuesday, November 24th between 4:30-7:30.
Sisterhood Refresh
Friday, November 6 | Doors: 6p, Service: 6:30p | SC Auditorium
Sisterhood Refresh is an evening designed to refresh your heart and soul through fellowship, worship, and powerful testimonies. Doors open at 6:00 PM, with the service beginning at 6:30 PM. Enjoy snacks and drinks as we gather together for a meaningful night!
Water Baptism
Sunday, November 15 | 5:30p | PM services
Water Baptism is a public declaration of your faith in Jesus! It’s an outward expression of the inward change He has made in your life. If you’ve been thinking about getting baptized or are ready to take that next step, we’d love to celebrate with you!
Child Dedication
Operation Christmas Child
There are several opportunities to help with OCC. Read the descriptions to see how you can get involved!
Fill a Shoe Box
You can fill your own shoebox(es) to donate. There are boxes available in the lobby if you need a box.
Donate
This is a great way to still be involved if you’d rather not pack! Please mark your giving “Operation Christmas Child.”
Volunteer During Collection Week
November 16-23 | Student Campus
We have volunteer shifts for hosts, shoebox unloaders/cartonizers and truck loaders. Shifts are available in 2 hour-long increments. Some positions will be working primarily outside, so be sure to read the descriptions and dress according to the weather! You will be trained for your role upon arrival. Work as little as a 2 hour shift or if you have more availability, choose as much time as you’re able to donate. Volunteers must be at least 13 years old. Sign-up with the link below!
Hymns Worship Night
Every Tuesday | 5:30-6:30p | Main Chapel
Join us every Tuesday from 5:30–6:30 PM for a special hour of worship! We’ll gather together for an hour of singing hymns, worshiping God, and enjoying a meaningful time in His presence. Come take an hour in the middle of your week to worship, reflect, and draw closer to God.
NH Business Directory
We’re creating a directory of businesses owned by members of our church family to make it easier to connect and support one another. If you own a business, we’d love to include you! Fill out the form below.
NHkids & NHtots Special Needs 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!
Men’s Recreational Pick-Up Basketball
Please fill out the form below if you are interested!
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.