Current Sermon Series | "Have It Your Way"
Have you ever wondered how we can hear the voice of God? Not in an audible way, but how can we have a relationship with Him, hear His voice speaking into our lives, and be led by Him? Today we are going to see that even a child can hear from God if our hearts are open to His work in our lives!
 

Malta Vision Night | THIS Tue, Apr 23 at 6:15-7:45pm
Interested in potentially joining the Church planting effort in Malta? Join us at the Malta Community Center (1 Bayberry Drive, Malta, NY | room 102) to hear how we believe God is planning to reach the residents of southern Saratoga County with the Good News of Jesus Christ and how you might be a part of that plan!
 

Baby Dedication Service | Mother’s Day weekend, May 11-12
A Baby Dedication service allows parents to recognize that God is the one who gave them their child and to publicly dedicate themselves to pointing their children toward faith in Jesus Christ. It’s also a time for parents to model for them how to be involved in God’s work through His family, the church. If you're interested in dedicating your baby as part of this service, please sign up at the Church Hub. *At least 1 parent must be a partner with New Hope. 
 

Prayer Budget | all the ways to log your minutes...⏰
Here are a few easy ways to log your prayer minutes. 1) head to the Church Hub, 2) on your smartphone download the “Church Center” app (the first time you’ll need to set up an account - just follow the prompts!), or 3) write your prayer minutes on the blue offering envelopes and drop that in the offering baskets or black boxes on the back wall.

Summer Events | Save the Dates!
World Mission Conference- May 31-Jun 2
New Hope Loves the North Country | Jun 3-9
*FREE* Soccer Clinic | Jul 8-12 from 6-7:30pm
WOL Summer Camp | Jul 21-27
Vacation Bible School | Aug 19-23 from 6-8pm
Upward Soccer | Aug-Oct (4-11yrs)

Over the next several months, there are lots of opportunities to get involved, and you won’t want to miss it! From an incredible weekend hearing how God is working in the life of missionaries to serving our community through New Hope Loves the North Country, to soccer, summer camp, & Vacation Bible School. There is something for everyone of all ages! If you haven’t done so already, text "updates" to (518) 500-4158 to get text notifications (about once/week)! Be checking out the Church Hub to register and for more info.
 

Kids’ Ministry Appreciation Brunch | NEXT Sat, April 27th at 10am
If you have served in Kids’ ministry over the past year (Kids Church, AWANA, Upward), we invite you to join us NEXT Sat, April 27th at 10am for our Kids Ministry Appreciation brunch. We will have a special meal, a sweet time of fellowship, as well as some giveaways, and other festivities as we celebrate and appreciate all you have done for our kids’ ministry this year. Sign up at the Church Hub today!
 

Youth Group Update! | Wed, May 1 from 6-8pm
Students 6-12th grade are invited to join us for Youth Group! Starting May 1st, Youth Group will move from Saturday to Wednesday nights, from 6-8pm at New Hope. This is a great way for students to grow closer to the Lord and have fun with their friends. For more info, see Pastor Matt or email him at matt@sharingnewhope.org.
 

Starting Point | Sat, May 4 from 9-11
Are you wondering how to get started on your spiritual journey? Want to find out more about New Hope? Interested in possibly partnering with us? Before partnering with New Hope, this one-time, 2-hour class is required for each person 18+. Sign up at the Church Hub.
 

*FREE* Paint and Pizza! | Sat, May 4 from 11-1pm
Join us for a Paint and Pizza event! We’ll have lunch together followed by a teacher-led painting session for boys and girls. Kids 4yrs through 5th grade are welcome to join us for this fun, FREE event. Parents are encouraged to stay & join us! Head to the Church Hub to sign up!
 

"Issues of Life" Counseling Topical | Sun, May 5 from 1-2:30pm
Topical on "Anger"
Our goal is to present a Biblical Worldview for specific issues of life by showing how a Biblical counselor would help someone struggling with those. Each time we meet, we'll also share more about our Counseling Ministry Center, ways to get involved in that, and how to get further Biblical Counseling training. Register to attend at the Church Hub.
 

Men’s Retreat, Iron Sharpens Iron | Sat, May 18 
Join a group of men (13+) from our church for a 1-day Men’s Retreat in Albany. Again this year the conference will cover important topics related to Biblical Manhood. Men will be carpooling together, leaving from New Hope at 6:30am on Sat, May 18 (email Dan Hughes at dhughes2818@gmail.com if you want to provide space in your car to travel down). The cost of the event is $49 ($59 after May 10). To register for this event, head to the Church Hub. (select "Early Standard Registration" and note "New Hope Community Church" for the church name when checking out).
 

Join a Growth Group
At New Hope, we believe growth happens in small groups. Head to the Church Hub today to check out what groups are available and to sign up online!
 

#Disciple500 | disciple. be discipled. 
1-on-1 Discipleship [mentoring someone in the faith] is one of the "Next Steps" on "The Journey” at New Hope. It’s an important step for each of us to take as we seek to grow as disciples. If you would like to help someone else grow by meeting regularly with them [disciple], or if you are interested in having someone who is further along in their walk meet regularly with you to help you grow [be discipled], then go to the Church Hub to let us know.
 

RightNow Media | New Hope's Bible study library is now digital & FREE!
As a church family, we have access to a discipleship library of over 20,000 streaming videos! There’s something for everyone with biblically-based videos on marriage, parenting, youth, recovery, leadership, finances, and much more! To access this FREE resource text, “NEWHOPENY” to 49775 or go to sharingnewhope.org/rightnow.

WHY SERVE? To CONNECT with others, make lifelong FRIENDSHIPS, and SHARE your gifts and talents that God has uniquely given you! Check out these opportunities to get plugged in and head to the Church Hub to sign up!
 

Opportunity to Serve 
New Hope Outside Spring Clean-Up Day! | Sat, May 4 from 7am-noon
Can't take time off from work to travel but still want to be a part of a mission team? We've got a great opportunity to serve our church family on Sat, May 4, from 7am to noon. We'll be waking up the flower beds, laying mulch, and making the grounds look inviting for our guests and church family! Bring a rake and gloves, and we'll have the coffee and snacks to fuel the morning. Let us know you're coming by signing up at the Church Hub.
 

CarePortal | a tool to help those in need!
CarePortal is an online platform that brings together churches, businesses, & our community to meet the real-time, tangible needs of vulnerable children & families right here in our own backyard! You can get involved by providing needed items, helping to deliver them, or even assembling items as needed! For more info on how New Hope is a part of CarePortal, check out this video. Sign up to be a Church Responder by heading to sharingnewhope.org/careportal

Luke Heron | Quebec
Praise the Lord for the many college students who continue to come to their weekly dinners, a time when they intentionally engage with the hope of the Gospel. Pray for these students to come to know the Lord as their personal savior and please pray for a few solid Christian students who could move into the Impact House this Fall to help in their ministry.