 Youth programs and summer projects
From toddlers through high-school students, the youth of New Hope add energy,
enthusiasm and optimism to the congregation, and most adult members look forward
to each Sunday's brief children's message as much as the youngest attendees do.
Before the worship service, Sunday School programs begin at 9:45 a.m., with
activities and lessons tailored to the needs and interests of different age
groups. When worship ends, the older youngsters often gather for lunch and
fellowship, church and community projects, learning activities and simply the
fun of being together.
Each summer, older teens participate in a mission trip, accompanied by adult
volunteers from the congregation. For the past four years, these trips have
taken New Hope youth to Appalachian communities where living standards have
fallen behind what most Americans expect. Administered by the
Appalachian
Service Project, these mission trips give the teens a chance to perform manual
labor that betters the lives of others and, in the process, to learn more about
God's blessings. |
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