Deacon ministries offer the following services to members of the congregation. Chairpersons serve as the contact person to call for assistance.  Pastor Stu Austin may also be reached  at the church office: 274.1230.

Homebound Visitation
Purpose: Coordinate contacts with homebound members and serve in ways appropriate to their needs: visits, phone calls, cards. Contact Deacon Jan Madden - 481.2641.

Correspondence
Purpose:  Show caring to the sick or hospitalized by sending cards. Help those 80 years old and older celebrate birthdays by sending birthday cards to them. Send a sympathy card upon the loss of a family member.  Contact Deacon Edna Bok - 437.2187.

Communication
Purpose:  Communicate the ministries of the Deacons to members of New Hope, thereby encouraging members to ask for help from the Deacons when needed or to recommend the Deacons provide assistance to an individual or family in need.  The New Hope website, Sunday bulletin, media screen, posters and Deacon Brochure are some of the ways Deacon services are communicated to the congregation.  Contact Deacon Julie Hare – 481.0239.

Continuing Education
Purpose:  Provide information at the Deacons’ regular meetings that will educate/inform them of local services available to enhance service ministry to members of our congregation.
Contact Deacon Duane Higgins – 242.2433.

Meals to Bless 
Purpose:  Coordinate the preparation and delivery of meals for 1-3 days, depending upon the circumstances, to a church member family in a time of need (e.g. new baby, death in the family, illness/hospitalization).    Contact Deacon Janet Norman - 939.9920.

Funeral/Memorial Support 
Purpose:  Provide assistance to the family of the deceased in preparation for, and during, the funeral or memorial service held at New Hope.  Contact Deacon Sharon Bowman – 693.6835.

Funeral/Memorial Reception
Purpose:   Coordinate a small reception with limited refreshments for family members wishing to remain at the church after a funeral or memorial service.
Contact Deacon Janet Norman – 939.9920.

Homebound Communion 
Purpose:  Assist the Elder or Pastor who will administer Communion to a homebound member of New Hope at their home. Contact Deacon Ethel Kurtz – 466.7196.

One Congregation and a Truck 
Purpose:  Assist members when moving to a different location within the local area.
Contact Deacon Ron Morgan - 995.1307.

 Wheels to Bless
Emergency ride-share for members and friends of New Hope needing transportation to a church activity or an appointment.
Contact:  Deacon Elaine Miller 282-5663.

Communion Preparation
Purpose:  Coordinate the preparation of the Communion elements for every service at which there is communion.  Contact Brian Cumbow – 633.4680

Deacon Congregational Care Outreach Program
Purpose:  Deacons have undertaken an important mission to contact church members who might be experiencing a difficult season of their life – perhaps they are adjusting to living alone, have a health issue, or carry a heavy emotional burden, for example. Deacons call these people on a regular basis to provide encouragement and friendship.  Any church member can be included on the caring call list.  They may be recommended by a pastor, staff, family member, or at the individual’s own request.
Contact Deacon Suzie Stewart - 433.5658 or Deacon Dr. Tom Anderson – 543.9586.

Fourscore and More Brunch
Purpose: Deacons host an annual brunch to honor members and friends of New Hope who are 80-plus years old. This brunch, usually held in February, is given in appreciation of their many years of devotion and service to the Lord.