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Pastor Roberto has five invitations for you this summer — and he fully intends for you to say yes to all of them. Recharge, Baptism Sunday, the Rise Conference, Fall Kickoff, and Early Learning registration — because the best evangelism strategy Jesus ever used is still just two words: come and see.

Save the date: on Saturday, October 24, New Hope Church is partnering with Sleep in Heavenly Peace to build beds for local kids who don't have one. No experience needed — but everyone must register and sign the waiver before build day.

Save the date for the 2026 Walk to Emmaus weekends — a community, ecumenical three-day spiritual-renewal retreat that New Hope encourages our people to experience. Women's weekend October 15–18, men's weekend October 22–25. Learn more and apply at tampabayemmaus.org.

Three generations, three stories, one God still at work. Join Men of Valor for a breakfast of great food, fellowship, and honest testimonies from Pastor John Vandervort, Mike Heaton, and Wade Schmidt on Saturday, August 15 at New Hope Church. Open to all men — church and community. No RSVP required.

We all learned the rhyme — "sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me." And we all learned, sooner or later, that it isn't true. Words carry power. Beginning Sunday, July 5, New Hope's new series, Words Matter, looks at what our words do, why they matter to God, and how the gospel reshapes the way we speak.

This July and August, New Hope is entering a church-wide season of prayer and fasting — a simple daily prayer guide paired with a weekly Thursday-morning fast. Everyone is invited to seek God together, one day at a time.

Pastor Julie reflects on an incredible week of Vacation Bible School — 207 children, 60 volunteers, and $768 raised for our sister churches in Cuba — and looks ahead to SPARK, the Next Gen Conference, Recharge, and Fall Kick Off.

Baptism Sunday is Sunday, July 26 at New Hope Church — a morning to celebrate new life as people go public with their faith. Baptism is a declaration of what God has already done: the old is gone, the new is here. We'll celebrate it as part of our worship services — in the main sanctuary (English) and in Logan Hall with New Hope en Español (Spanish), one church family marking the day together. Considering baptism yourself? Email info@findnewhope.com to take your next step.

Football, food, inflatables, a vendor market, and mission partners — New Hope Church's Fall Kickoff is a free family celebration welcoming the season and the community.

Pastor Vicki shares a word about VBS and invites the New Hope family to a special July 5 "Celebrate America" prayer and worship service at 11am — patriotic music and prayers for our nation, following the regular 9:30am service.

Rise Conference is coming to Logan Hall at New Hope Church on Saturday, August 8, 2026. This one-night conference is for anyone ages 16 to 30 — from any church or no church at all. Worship loud and proud, share a meal, and be part of a generation rising together in faith. Doors open at 4:00 PM. Conference runs 4:30–8:30 PM. Early-bird registration is $15 through June ($20 in July).

SPARK is launching this summer as the beginning of an ongoing kids program at New Hope Church. We need volunteers to help make the launch great — and set the foundation for what comes next when school starts in the fall.

If you've got a toolbox and a willing heart, there's a crew forming at New Hope Church. The Men of Valor Handyman Service Team puts men to work helping real families with real home repairs — no trade background required.

This July 4th weekend, New Hope is doing something special. Join us Sunday, July 5 at 11:00 AM for a patriotic service honoring America's 250th anniversary — an hour of music, prayer, and gratitude for the nation we call home.

This Sunday, June 7, New Hope begins a new teaching series — "Let the Lion Roar" — a journey through the book of Amos. It's a series about hearing the voice of God in a noisy world: a voice that, like Amos, still calls us back to truth, justice, and hope.

Summer looks a little different at New Hope this year — and we think you're going to love it. Starting this Wednesday, Recharge shifts into its summer rhythm: Summer in Scripture. Our Men of Valor and Women of Hope studies are spending the summer going deeper on the Sunday sermon, mid-week. Plus, Financial Peace University launches on Wednesday nights too.

Paul Brooks shares a candid update on the situation in Cuba, the aid New Hope has recently sent to our sister churches, and the launch of our June month of prayer — including a 30-day Prayer Journal for the whole church.

This June, New Hope Church is dedicating the entire month to praying specifically for Cuba. Pastor Vicki Harrison has created a 30-day prayer calendar to guide us — one focused request for each day — covering the Cuban church, humanitarian needs, and New Hope's three sister congregations on the island.

Starting June 1, Daily Dose of Hope moves into 1 & 2 Kings — the honest, costly story of Israel's monarchy, its prophets, and what choosing faithfulness looks like when everything around you is pushing the other direction.

Pastor Julie shares what's ahead this summer at New Hope — from the Legacy Fund to the launch of SPARK, VBS, camps, and a Next Gen Conference — and invites the church to pray, give, and serve alongside the next generation.

From May 24–30, New Hope Church will host Family Promise of Hillsborough County, partnering with local families experiencing homelessness through hospitality, meals, and practical care. Volunteers are needed and sign-up is open now.

Names carry meaning. In Hebrew Scripture, God's names carry revelation — each one a disclosure of who he is and how he shows up for his people. Starting May 6, Daily Dose of Hope spends three weeks with the names of God.

One of the greatest blessings of the Legacy Fund is simple: it lets us say yes. Yes to the student who wants to go to camp. Yes to the young adult stepping toward ministry. Yes to the next generation of leaders God is raising up right here at New Hope.

Recharge continues this spring with new studies and fresh opportunities to jump in after Easter. Join us on Wednesday nights at New Hope Church for worship at 6:30 pm and class at 7 as we grow in faith, community, and discipleship together.

Join us for New Hope Blessing of the Animals on May 30 from 9:00 AM to noon. Bring your pets on leashes or in carriers for a joyful outdoor event focused on the blessing, plus local vendors and a chance to connect with one of our local doggie rescues.

Holiness can feel distant, reserved for the perfect, disciplined, or deeply spiritual. In Set Apart, we will discover that holiness is both practical and personal as we walk through Scripture together from April 12 through May 3 at New Hope Church.