Youth & Children's Ministry
Healthy People. Healthy Teams. Healthy Ministry.
At New Hope, we teach youth how to build upon their faith, share God’s Word, serve one another and the community, love God by building a personal relationship with Him, and have fun with other Christians.
- Commitment. We have a commitment to the spiritual health of all —the children, the teachers, and the leaders of the ministry.
- Well-being. We believe that if our children, teachers, and leaders are spiritually healthy, they will also pursue physical, emotional, mental, and financial health.
- Relationships. Ministry participants seek and promote healthy relationships.
- Team Approach. New Hope Children’s Ministry will operate through the use of teams, teams that seek and promote all aspects of health. In an effort to stay healthy, teams will leverage their relationships with one another to ensure that the responsibility of the ministry never weighs on the shoulders of a few…it’s a team effort.
Our Core Values: C.R.E.AT.I.V.E.
- Christ-Centered
- Relationally-Based
- Exciting
- Age-Appropriate
- Teaching is Relevant
- Applicable Intentional Discipleship
- Vibrant Prayer
- Excellence
Youth & Children's Programs
Infants & Toddlers
Sunday morning, midweek, and special events
Parents can take advantage of our nursery on the main level right outside of the sanctuary on Sunday mornings, and during mid-week and special events. This space allows you to enjoy the service while simultaneously allowing your child to roam, play, cry, or nap.
Note: The nursery is only staffed with volunteers on Sunday mornings. However, parents are welcome to take advantage of the nursery at other times as needed.
Preschool
Sunday morning and Wednesday evenings
This class offers singing, learning and a downright good time. The leaders ensure age-appropriate lessons for spiritual development in a safe environment. For security reasons, children must be signed in and out by a parent or other designated party.
Children who are potty trained and are 3 years old or older are welcome to participate in the preschool class.
Sunday Saints (Grades K-6)
Sunday morning (1st and 2nd Sundays only)
Sunday Saints provides an interactive learning experience while teaching Biblical foundation and practical application. Age-appropriate classes meet during Sunday morning worship in the lower level.
Teen Ministry - Sundays
Sunday morning
Our teen ministry helps young people navigate increased peer pressure, more access to information, the pressure of life decisions, and a heightened desire for independence with a spiritual lens.
Youth between the ages of 13-16 are welcome to attend this class on Sunday mornings. It is located on the lower level.
All Ages
Sunday School & 1st S.T.R.I.N.G.
Sunday School. Bible characters, Father Abraham, and favorite teachers have one thing in common - Sunday School. Sunday School meets at 9:30 a..m. in various spaces on campus.
Midweek Bible Study. 1st S.T.R.I.N.G. is New Hope's answer to youth and children's midweek Bible study. Focusing on relevant issues issues youth don’t only come because they have to; they come because they want to. 1st. S.T.R.I.N.G. String meets on Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. on the lower level.
Creative Expression
We use a variety of methods to help our children embrace a strong spiritual foundation while also building self-confidence.
Our youth choir, Perfect Praise, is not only about singing, but instead it's about embracing worship while sharing the word of God through song.
The youth are also not strangers to the drama ministry. You can find them showcasing their talent in the Live African American Museum, Tenebrae (Good Friday) service, and other times throughout the year.
Perfect Praise (Youth Choir)
Live African American Museum (Drama)
Service & Fellowship
Connected to the community. Connected to each other. That's how we roll. Our youth are involved in local outreach activities throughout the year. They also have an opportunity to just be kids - no strings attached - during fun outings such as trips to Craig's Cruisers, Michigan's Adventure, and more.
Craig's Cruisers (Fellowship)