worship

love - serve - share - encourage - inspire

If you have family members with special needs, those involved in New Hope Church Disability Ministry look forward to sharing Christ's love with you and your family. Contact Pastor Aaron Hamel at 763-971-5117 or email him for more information.

As Jesus taught, we are to love one another. He did not make distinctions about what kind of people to love. In fact, he even instructed us to love our enemies. He also told us to look out for orphans and widows-all those who are unable to look out for themselves. Jesus has a special place for those who seem "less than perfect" in the eyes of the world.

At New Hope Church, we also welcome all people. For those with special needs, NHC Disability Ministry offers wonderful opportunities for fellowship, worship and serving.

"'Teacher, which is the greatest commandment in the Law?' Jesus replied: 'Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.' This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it: 'Love your neighbor as yourself.'" -Matthew 32:36-39

Our Mission

Disability Ministry exists to serve people with developmental disabilities by loving like Jesus, sharing God’s Good News, and encouraging them to live like Jesus. We recognize that in God’s great wisdom, people with disabilities inspire and encourage the world.

Our Vision

We seek to love people in Christ, inspire others to be more like Christ, and encourage others to take part in our Christ-centered community.

Our Values

We value worship (living for God), prayer (talking with God), the Bible (learning about God), Christian community (encouraging each other in Jesus), and evangelism (telling others about Jesus). We seek to include everyone, especially those affected by disabilities.

Accessibility

New Hope Church is equipped for those with special needs. Entrances to the church are wheelchair accessible, as are the rest rooms. An elevator is available between the upper and lower level.

For Youth

Sunday School
Disability Ministries’ for Youth ministers to your child through loving care, Bible stories, music and projects that are appropriate to his/her age and abilities. Our goal is to provide children with the opportunity to know Jesus as their Friend, Savior and Lord! Our class meets during the 9:30 hour on Sunday mornings. To involve a child with special needs in a Sunday School class, please contact Disability Ministries.

Respite Night
Once a month we provide a Friday night event available to families who have children with special needs. Dinner is provided.

For Adults

Register for these by downloading an Adult Disability Ministry application.

Friendship Class
We meet on Sundays from 11:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m. in the gym. (Use the west side, lower level entrance.) Come be encouraged to live more like Christ through songs of worship, Christian community, prayer, Bible lessons and refreshments. Our calendar runs weekly beginning the first Sunday after Labor Day through the end of July.

Christian Glory Club
We meet on Tuesdays from 7:00 p.m. to 8:15 p.m. in Family Center C (lower level). Come for a Christ-centered night of worship music, prayer, Bible reflections, special programs and snacks. Our calendar runs weekly beginning the second Tuesday in September through the Tuesday before Memorial Day.

PowerHouse
A place to come and be with other believers in a Christ-centered environment. Come for God, games and good times. We welcome everyone to come experience the love of God, and leave feeling encouraged to live like Jesus. Powerhouse meets at the Extended Campus. Currently, our scheduled dates are 2/5, 3/5, 4/2, and 5/7 from 7:00 p.m. to 8:15 p.m.

Please note: Personal care attendants must be available with all individuals who have disabilities to assist with special needs such as feeding, bathroom assistance or behavioral concerns.

Pastor’s Note

What a privilege and an honor it is to be called the Pastor of this group. I have been deeply blessed to grow to know God more with the Disability group. God’s love shines brightly through their lives. While they might not use the big words the Bible School teachers use, so many of their hearts are obviously given to the Lord. When I walk into a Disability Ministry event, I know I will be blessed to find it is a Christ-centered community for all believers. If you have a disability and have not come already, I hope you can come join our loving Christ-centered community, where we love and inspire others to be more like Christ every day. -Pastor Aaron Hamel

disability ministry
763-971-5117

resources

adult disability ministry REGISTRATION FORM (pdf)

adult disability ministry
IMPORTANT DATES (pdf)

winter/spring 2010
GLORY CLUB EVENTS
(pdf)

winter/spring 2009-10
POWERHOUSE CALENDAR
(pdf)

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