Dear New Hope,

Every week at New Hope there is evidence of God’s transformational work. Last Sunday was no exception as people testified in baptism. In case you missed it, read some of highlights:

2 KidZone girls: “I am showing the world I love Jesus!”
1 Jr. High girl: “I want to make her faith in Jesus public!”
1 young man grew up wondering who God was. He came to Jr. High at New Hope: “I truly came to accept Jesus as my holy Savior.”
1 young woman said “Before New Hope, I lived a life of rebellion…” Later, she was led to faith by her mother-in-law: “I broke into tears and proclaimed my love for the Lord.”
1 man was “driven to the cross for salvation” through tragedy, pain & sickness.
1 woman had a past of anxiety & depression, but expressed her faith & her future in Christ her Savior.
1 woman renounced Mormon faith and declared her faith in Jesus as Lord.
2 sisters grew up in “church” but did not have a relationship with Jesus until their 30’s: “I have turned my life over to Jesus and He has been faithful in transforming me!”
1 man addicted to drugs & alcohol entered the hospital due to heart attack. “A man from New Hope stopped in to talk to me about Jesus Christ & how He could save me…11 days later in rehab, a Doctor led me to the Lord…I went from living with Hells angels to following Heavens angels.”
1 woman was empty & disconnected with God…until she came know Christ after her dad passed away. At New Hope, she said: “The Word of God has filled my soul with his unending love”.
1 man grew up “knowing about the Lord,” but came to truly know Christ at New Hope and embrace that Jesus died for him.
1 woman was a battered wife for 14 years. She said: “I found Jesus the Sunday Pastor Craig said he was so sorry to all battered women. I cried for hours; I felt everything come out of me – my anger; my dead belief; bitterness; hatred; self-pity. I was angry for 30 years…so close to ending my life many times. Now, I have so much love for Jesus and surrender my life to Him.”

And then there is the Love My City testimonies coming in. People in the community awed by the love being expressed and the gifts being given. One testimony here will suffice:
I just want to say THANK YOU so much for the wonderful acts of kindness and generosity from the hearts of New Hope folks…When a body of people puts heart, mind and soul to work – coupled with prayer and petition great things are ALWAYS the result. Thank you – thank you – thank you New Hope-ians!! Your efforts make such a difference in the greater Grand Traverse region and speak so wonderfully of Jesus’ love.”

I hope you sense how blessed we are to have a church like New Hope! I give glory to God for you all and praise Him for how faithfully you testify to God’s goodness.

You are loved,

Craig Trierweiler

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5100 Bethesda Ct.
Sunday 8am and 10am

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Bellaire Theater
112 N Bridge St
Sunday 10am

The name Truth & Training reflects the passion of AWANA to teach 3rd & 4th grade boys and girls the truth of God’s Word and to train them to follow Christ in their daily lives. Our goal is that today’s kids will become tomorrow’s church leaders. TNT uses scripture memory, exciting worship, and Bible-based teaching to equip the kids of today to be the leaders of the future.

We love our sparks group! Kindergarten through 2nd graders will have the opportunity to be with qualified, trained teachers that both love the Word of God and your kids. Each week Sparks will have the opportunity to recite and memorize scripture, sing praises of worship, learn from the weekly Bible lesson, and play some wild games. Every moment of AWANA is fused with the same message: You matter to us and to God!

Cubbies is built on two premises:

Young children can and should receive spiritual training, and Home is the primary place for spiritual training. Our 4 year olds program helps you train up your children and gives you tools for Home! Awana is fun with a purpose – to reach and teach kids for Jesus Christ. Games, puppets, crafts, awards, and more - Wednesdays are where fun and learning go hand in hand.

KidZone University: Ages 12-13

These kids are taught more than just an understanding of the Bible. They are taught to see the application in scripture, and to use it to defend their faith! An “apologetic” approach to the Bible shows kids evangelism, service, and a deepening of their personal faith.

KidZone Varsity: Ages 9-11

KidZone Varsity’s focus is to move beyond understanding, and into application. Once kids can understand scripture, they can take steps to apply it to their everyday lives at home, at school, and in the world.

KidZone J.V.: Ages 6-8

J.V. is a time when the stories of scripture are pulled together. Kids are taught by many different teachers, but their goal is all the same: to help kids see Christ in the story of scripture from Genesis through Revelation.

KidZone Junior: Ages 3-5

Children need a personal relationship with God through Jesus Christ. Our aim is to introduce and expand a child’s perception of who Jesus is. We use music, crafts, and Bible stories to show why we desire to serve and follow Him.

Early Childhood: Ages birth-2

Children are uniquely created by God and greatly valued by Him. We welcome your children into our nurseries with open arms. Our Goal is to care for them in a safe and loving manner so they may know God loves them all the time.

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