Family Promise Host Week
We currently have a need for Evening and Overnight Hosts. Please note that training is required and will be provided prior to our host week for those who have not completed a previous training session.
A Note from Mary Strommer our New Hope Family Promise Coordinator:
New Hope is hosting Family Promise the week of June 19th. We will have 3 families joining us and would love to have you join our FP Mission team.
We are in need of volunteers to be evening hosts who will interact with the families in the evening by having dinner with them and fellowship from 6:00pm to 8:30pm. We will have children of all ages this week and we play games, do crafts, etc.
We also need overnight hosts from 8:30pm to 6:00am. This is easy to do and most times the families retire to their rooms for the night. All you have to do is just stay overnight in your own room and bed! There is one drawback, getting up early in the morning to get the families out the door to catch the bus to go back to the FP Day Center.
If you have questions about upcoming training opportunities or how you can support Family Promise contact the church office at (813) 689-4161 or email us TODAY!
Family Promise of Hillsborough County is a nonprofit organization that provides temporary housing and case management to area families experiencing homelessness. Temporary housing and meals are provided through partnerships with area churches.
Charge Conference
New Hope will hold a Charge Conference on June 26 at 3:00 PM via Zoom to address adjustments to Clergy Compensation. All church members can attend but only the members of the Leadership Team can vote.
24/7 Prayer Vigil
The week before our upcoming Baptism Celebration, from May 29 to June 4, we will hold a 24/7 prayer vigil.
We will have at least one person praying for the present and future of New Hope every single hour for a full seven days. We are asking all of you to participate in intentionally praying for our church, our community, our world, and each other.
There are 168 opportunities to lift New Hope in prayer from your home or on campus during the week of May 29 to June 4 - which hour will you choose?
A week of prayer, followed by a day of baptisms - we can’t think of anything better!
Baptism Celebration
Our Baptism Celebration will take place on June 5th as part of our 11am Blended Worship Experience. We will have several pools in the courtyard and will be doing baptisms by immersion or pouring. We invite all those who have never been baptized to literally take the plunge and become baptized. We will have two on-campus info sessions about baptism on May 15 (10:15am) and May 22 (12:15pm) and one virtual session at 7pm on May 25. People of all ages who have never been baptized are strongly encouraged to attend.
In our Methodist tradition, we believe that baptism is a sacrament. That means it is an outward and visible sign of an inward grace. Baptism is an act of God, and when we are baptized, we experience the power of God’s grace in a mighty way and we are initiated into God’s mission and work in the world.
It’s important to mention that in the Methodist church, we do not rebaptize. We believe that God did it right the first time. That being said, we do remember our baptisms. For many of us who were baptized as infants or young children, remembering our baptism can be a very powerful experience. If you would like to remember your baptism on June 5th, you are invited to do so.
Makes Waves at VBS
Make Waves with us this summer at our FREE week of Vacation Bible School for children who have completed 3-year-old preschool through 6th grade!
We think it’s possible for kids and volunteers to create a ripple effect that can impact the world around them in ways they will never forget. God dropped you onto this planet to do the same thing — to Make Waves.
Volunteers are needed for Makes Waves VBS
Volunteers must have COMPLETED 7th Grade and will be placed in a group or area appropriate for their experience and gifts.
How to Donate for A Taste of Cuba - After the Concert
A Taste of Cuba was an amazing evening of music and food as we raised funds to support sister churches in Cuba. Attendees enjoyed delicious Cuban food provided by La Teresita Restaurant, music provided by the New Hope Worship Teams, a silent auction, personal stories of praise, and opportunities to learn how our brothers and sisters in Christ are living day-to-day life and the ways we can provide support. Donations will continue to be collected through the month of May.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!
SERVE Opportunities - We Need YOU!
We have opportunities available on-campus and remotely each week to help make ministry a success at New Hope.
Immediate Needs Include:
Communion Team (IMMEDIATE NEED)
Front Desk/Office Team
Welcome Team (Ushers, Welcome Desk, etc.)
Tech Team
Social Hall Kitchen Team
Sunday Morning Coffee Team
Sunday Online Moderator Team (remote opportunities)
New Hope Kids
Safety Team
God has given each of us amazing talents to share with others in our church and community. Are you ready to make a difference? Click below and complete our SERVE form.
Selfie Invites for Easter
Did you know the easiest way to share information online is through videos? They don’t have to be perfect and work best when they are done with a cell phone or tablet! Below you will find a few easy scripts to use for a Selfie Invite video that you can post on your Social Media or even send out using e-mail to invite others to join us for Holy Week and Easter at New Hope.
Script for Couple or Family just need to adjust if it's a family to introduce everyone
Hey! I’m [INSERT NAME] and this is my wife [INSERT NAME]. We just wanted to invite you to join us at New Hope this Easter. Whether you’ve never been to church or it’s been a long time, we think you’ll enjoy your time with us. You can plan your experience online or in-person- either way, we want you to come as you are! The service will last just about 1 hour. We believe Easter is going to be a fresh start for a lot of people. Visit findnewhope.com for more information! Can’t wait for you to join us!
Script for Individual (just need to adjust if with child(ren))
Hey! I’m [INSERT NAME]. I wanted to invite you to join us at New Hope this Easter. Whether you’ve never been to church or it’s been a long time, I think you’ll enjoy your time with us. You can plan your experience online or in-person- either way, we want you to come as you are! The service will last just about 1 hour. We believe Easter is going to be a fresh start for a lot of people. I can’t wait to see you at New Hope and be sure to say hello! Visit findnewhope.com for more information! Can’t wait for you to join us!
March Mission Focus - School Partnerships
March we are focusing on our school partnerships and the collection of school supplies as our Mission Focus. Help make an impact in our community and beyond.
Employment Opportunities
We are currently hiring for the following positions:
Kitchen Coordinator
Facilities Technician (Full Time)
Facilities Assistant (Part-Time)
Pre-Teen Children’s Ministry Coordinator
Infant Child Care Teacher for New Hope Kids
New Hope Early Learning - Three-Year-Old Teacher
Visit our Employment Opportunities page for job descriptions.
New Year Gala Photos
Check out photos from our New Year Gala
Check out some of the photos from the New Year Gala hosted by Passion Student Ministry.
*To save your photo - Click on the selected photo to open and then right click and choose “Save Photo”.
February Mission Focus - CHOICES
February we are focusing on CHOICES Clinic as our Mission Focus. Help make an impact in our community and beyond.
Parents Night Out
A night with music, dance, games, crafts, meeting new friends and so much more. We want you all to know that when your child is in our program they will be receiving the best care from our staff & volunteers who are trained and background checked.
*Note that Parents Night Out is for children 6mon. - 6th grade*
February 11th, 2021
6PM-9PM
Dinner: Pizza, Drinks & Snacks
S20 per child/ $25 family max with 2 or more children
January Mission Focus - Cash for Kids
January we are focusing on the Florida United Methodist Children’s Home. Watch the video below to learn how you can help make an impact.
Chili Cook-Off and Auction
The annual PSM Chili Cook-Off and auction is BACK! Join us on Sunday, February 6, 2022, at 6pm and support Passion Student Ministry students headed out on upcoming mission trips and summer camps!
Tickets are just $5 and include one vote to choose our favorite recipe. Additional votes can be purchased for just $1 each.
WE NEED YOUR BEST CHILI! Enter your recipe into the cook-off and purchase your tickets below!
New Year's Gala
Passion Student Ministry is hosting a New Year’s Gala on January 8, 2021, at 7pm.
Enjoy a night full of dancing, food, and fun!
Tickets are just $25 per person and include an hour of FREE ballroom dancing instruction and FREE childcare for the event.
This is the perfect event to invite your neighbors, family, and friends!
For more information contact Chris Temple or Emmy Roberts.
Gift of Hope 2021
Learn more on how you can help this season with Gift of Hope
For many people, the holidays are celebrated with family and friends, but that is not true for hundreds of families in the Greater Brandon area who are walking through very difficult economic times. Responding to the great need in our community, New Hope along with other churches in the Greater Brandon area are partnering with ECHO in sponsoring Gift of Hope. For Christmas, not only will the families receive the items needed to make a great Christmas meal, they will also have the opportunity to shop for toys for each of their children!
BAKERS NEEDED!! Family Promise Cookie Sale and Silent Auction
The Family Promise Cookie Sale and Silent Auction is coming up on December 5, 2020 and December 6, 2020.
Family Promise cookie sale is in need of bakers! If you are willing to bake some beautiful and delicious Christmas cookies to benefit one of our closest mission partners, contact Patsy Craven via email or at (813) 689-4161.
The Family Promise Cookie Sale and Silent Auction will take place on December 4 and December 5, 2021, at the New Hope Life Center. The sale will run from 9am - 3pm
All proceeds from the sale will benefit one of our closest mission partners - Family Promise - which helps homeless families gain self-sufficiency and transition into stable housing.
Military Mail Out 2021
Our Military Mail Out will be hosted in conjunction with the Family Promise Cookie Sale and Silent Auction on Sunday, December 5, 2021.
Our Military Mail Out will be hosted in conjunction with the Family Promise Cookie Sale and Silent Auction on Sunday, December 5, 2021.
A team of volunteers will be assembling boxes of goodies to be sent to our servicemen and women living abroad. Items can be purchased directly from the cookie sale to be added to the boxes.
If you have a friend or loved one serving our country and would like to have a box mailed to them CLICK HERE or give us a call at (813) 689-4161 to update their address and to provide us with additional information.
