What time should I arrive?

FAQs

How long is a Sunday Service?
What is worship like?
What is the preaching like?
What should I wear?
How old are people?
Are visitors asked to stand up?
Can I talk with a Pastor?
Where do my kids go?
Will my kids be safe?
What time should I arrive?
We start worship at 8:00am and 10:00am sharp! We recommend showing up 10-15 minutes early to get acclimated and to prepare your heart for worship, there will also be "courtyard music" during this time. You may want to allow a few extra minutes if you need to drop off kids at the Nursery and/or KidZone.
How Long is the Sunday Service?
A typical worship service at New Hope lasts about 75 minutes. We are not “mastered” by the clock, but we also understand the culture in which we live.
What is Worship Like
The word in Christian circles is: contemporary. New Hope worship offers a wonderful variety of acoustic, orchestra, big band, guitars, drums, vocal ensembles, choirs, and hymns! All this for the One True God, and we encouraging your participation. On a typical Sunday, we worship through singing for about 25 minutes.
What is the Preaching like?
We preach from one book – the Bible. At New Hope, we preach “expositionally”, which means book by book, chapter by chapter. In the last several years, we have preached through Joshua, Judges, Ruth, Jonah, John, Romans, 1 & 2 Thessalonians, 1 Peter, Hebrews, and Daniel. The sermons are roughly 40 minutes long (but don’t time us because we sometimes go long). We have two goals in preaching. One, theological truth – "what does God’s word say". Two, relevant application – "what does it mean to me". Our goal is that there are always action steps to take home and implement into your life.
What Should I Wear?
New Hope is a “come as you are” church. Some men wear blue jeans – others wear dress shirts – a few wear ties. Some ladies wear slacks – others wear dresses. In the summer, shorts are preferred by some. Seriously, wear what is most comfortable.
How Old are People
New Hope is truly a church of all ages. We have several hundred children from birth through 5th grade – we call this “The KidZone.” We also have teens (6th-12th grade) who participate in our regular worship service as well as gather on Wednesday night. And we have adults all the way up through their 90s. There are lots of couples; lots of singles; middle-age; upper-age. You will not feel “out of place”…unless you are 125 years old. Even then, please come!
Are Visitors Asked to Stand Up?
No. On a typical Sunday, we will verbally welcome all of our guests who are visiting for the first time. We want you to feel welcome at New Hope – but we don’t want you to feel embarrassed or singled out. We do, however, have a gift for you. Just stop by the welcome center and let them know it’s your first time!
Can I talk with a Pastor?
After the service, find the Next Steps Center in the lobby, where you can meet a pastor and ask questions about the church.
Where do My Kids Go?
Children have their own special place to go during the 10am service
Early Childhood is for little ones from birth to 2 years old.
The KidZone is where kids from 3-13 play, worship, and learn together.
Look for the signs in the lobby, or ask a greeter to point you in the right direction.
Will My Kids be Safe?
We have made every effort to ensure the safety of our children and adults. Childcare workers have approved background checks run through law enforcement agencies. We also have a security team on site to do their very best to protect our premises. We value the lives of every person who walks through our doors.
Will My Kids be Safe?
We have made every effort to ensure the safety of our children and adults. Childcare workers have approved background checks run through law enforcement agencies. We also have a security team on site to do their very best to protect our premises. We value the lives of every person who walks through our doors.