Purpose:
“Connecting Teens to Jesus and to Each Other by allowing God to use them as they learn about Christ while having fun.”
“Don’t let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith and in purity.” (I Timothy 4:12)
The youth ministry provides students with a better way to live; by teaching them to live for Christ. We plan activities to promote the purpose and plan God has for every Christian teenager: to know Him (John 17:3), to serve Him and to make His name known.
The New Hope Youth Ministry is comprised of young people, ages 13-17, who love to praise God in various ways. Youth have their own service every Sunday and they serve in many areas: Praise Dance (see below), Children’s Ministry, Usher Ministry, Puppet Ministry just to name a few. See below for information regarding College Scholarships.
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Rhythmic Praise Dancers
Purpose:
“Connecting Youth to Jesus and to Each Other Through Praise Dance.”
“Let them praise His name with dancing and make music to Him with tambourine and harp.”
(Psalm 149:3)
What is Praise Dancing? It is a physical expression of worship. It allows the congregation to see a connection between body movement and spirit. The purpose of the dance is to deepen the religious experience. The dance can express many aspects of worship: Praise where the dancers are offering thanksgiving; Worship when intimacy between the performers would be expressed through reverent, yielding movements. There are celebratory dances and those expressing the fight against evil which would be forceful, bold and full of confidence. Expressing suffering and trouble would suggest movements conveying reaching out to God for help, guidance, direction and relief.
Delores Johnson
734-469-0276
Or Church Office
734-728-2180
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College Scholarships
The New Hope Church College Scholarship Program exists to promote education beyond high school. Scholarships may be awarded annually to members of New Hope Church who are entering their first, second, third or fourth year of an accredited college or university on a full-time basis. Generally, scholarships are awarded based upon academic performance, writing skills, church involvement and other extracurricular activities. Funds for scholarships are provided solely by donations from generous church members and other donors; annual scholarship amounts are based upon the amount of available funds and the number of eligible applicants.
MINIMUM ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
To be considered for a college scholarship, applicants must meet the following requirements:
- Must be a member of New Hope Church for at least six (6) months; and
- Must be enrolled, and working toward a degree, at an accredited college or university as a full-time 1st, 2nd, 3rd or 4th year student; and
- Must have established and maintained at least a 2.0 (“C”) grade point average (GPA). For 1st year college students, final overall high school GPAs will be considered.
This process begins in August. See our College Scholarships page for more information and to apply.