Announcements & Sign-ups

Announcements

Sisterhood Night Out

Tuesday, May 26 | 6p | Multiple locations

Ladies, join us for a fun evening with food and fellowship! We will have group meetings at two different locations: Brick & Ivy in Altoona and Cool Basil in Clive. Choose whichever location works best for you!

Picnic in the Park

Saturday, May 30 | 5-7p | Lions Park

Join us for our Young Families Event: Picnic in the Park! Bring the whole family for an evening of food, fun, and fellowship. Enjoy time together outdoors with games, conversation, and activities for all ages. Please bring a side dish or dessert to share with everyone. Be sure to pack swimsuits and towels so the kids can enjoy the splash pad!

Senior Recognition

Sunday, May 31 | AM Services

Join us as we celebrate our graduating seniors on Sunday, May 31st during the morning services! This special time is set aside to honor their accomplishments and pray over this next season of life.

Following the service, all graduates, along with their family and friends, are invited to a donut reception during the Sunday School hour in the South Lobby.

If you have a graduating senior, please be sure to fill out the form with their information so we can recognize them!

Blood Drive

Wednesday, June 10 | 3-7p | Main foyer

Our next blood drive at church is Wednesday, June 10th, 3:00 PM-7:00 PM, in the foyer. Major breakthrough in donating blood. Anyone taking a blood thinner, or an anticoagulant, is now eligible to donate blood at LifeServe Blood Center blood drives. You might want to check with your doctor first before donating. Sign up by clicking the link below or sign up at the Event Center!

What Now, God? Work Journey Transitions

Starting Wednesday, June 17 | 6:30

If you’re in any kind of a career transition—looking for work, making a change, starting a business, graduating college—and are wondering where to go from here, take this opportunity to rub shoulders with a number of  professionals and entrepreneurs who will help you navigate that transition and find the place God has for you. 

Registration is free but limited to 25 people.

Reserve a space by completing the form below. An instructor will reach out with more details and to answer any questions.

NHkids Lemonade Standtacular

Saturday, June 20

Our annual NHkids Lemonade Stand-tacular for Missions is happening on JUNE 20!

Any kiddo can take part! Your family chooses the time and place on June 20th to sell lemonade, and any other goodies, for missions!

This is a great and easy opportunity to grow your kiddo’s heart for missions and to share the GOOD NEWS with those around you! It’s a win-win! Sign up with the link below!

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!

YTH Chicago Missions Trip

August 16-20 | For current 8-12 graders
                            Parent info meeting | May 17 | 4:30p
New Hope YTH will be heading to Chicago for a Missions Trip! This opportunity is open to students currently in grades 8–12.

During the trip, students will partner with Chicago City Life Center, serving through street outreach—sharing the gospel, handing out food, water, and essential items, praying with people in the community, and participating in other ministry opportunities.

The estimated cost for the trip is $300. A $50 deposit along with all completed forms will be due by July 15th.

We’d love to have your student join us for this impactful week!

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! The registration deadline is Friday, May 15.
 
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.

Branson 2026

November 10-13 | Branson, MO

Join the 50+ Seasoned Saints for an exciting trip to Branson! This getaway includes 3 nights at Lodge of the Ozarks (double occupancy), luxury bus transportation, 3 breakfasts, 3 suppers at Golden Corral, and admission to 4 great shows featuring The Duttons, Clay Cooper, the #1 Hits of the 60s Show, and Jimmy Fortune. Cost is $594 per person. To reserve your spot, submit a $194 deposit check payable to New Hope Assembly of God. Turn into Pastor Weaver or the church office.

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.