The Hope Church

10/28/2026

10/28/2026

bible study

10/28/2026

You don't want to miss our fall revival

10/26/2026

What a powerful Sunday at The Hope Church! 🙌🏽🔥

Our pastor’s son, affectionately known as Man Man, shared a heartfelt testimony about tithing and how God touched his finances after he began to tithe. Thank you, Man Man, for encouraging us through your personal experience of trusting God! ❤️

Pastor followed with a mighty word that stirred our hearts and strengthened our faith! From the music and worship to the testimony and preached Word, we have so much to thank God for.

Hope family, what moment blessed you most today? Share below! ⬇️

10/25/2026

Morning Worship

10/25/2026

🙌🏽✨ THERE’S A PLACE FOR YOU AT THE HOPE CHURCH! ✨🙌🏽

It’s almost Sunday, and we can’t wait to worship with YOU! 💜

There’s nothing like coming together in the presence of God! Whether you’re looking for a church home, need a word of encouragement, or simply want to experience the love of God, YOU ARE WELCOME HERE! ❤️

Come expecting powerful worship, an uplifting Word, and a genuine encounter with God! 🔥🙌🏽

⛪ THE HOPE CHURCH
📅 Tomorrow | Sunday, October 25, 2026
⏰ 11:15 AM
📍 91 Division Street, Elizabeth, NJ

Under the leadership of:
🙏🏽 Rev. Dr. Steffie Bartley, Senior Pastor
🙏🏽 Lady Harriet Bartley, Co-Pastor

💜 Bring your family, invite a friend, and come ready to receive everything God has in store!

Don’t just hear about what God is doing at The Hope Church—COME EXPERIENCE IT FOR YOURSELF! 🙌🏽🔥

✨ A PLACE TO BELONG. A PEOPLE WHO CARE. A GOD WHO CHANGES LIVES. ✨

10/22/2026

10/22/2026

❤️✨ BEYOND THE PULPIT… A BROTHERHOOD WORTH CELEBRATING! ✨❤️

Some friendships are formed through ministry, but the special ones become family. 🙌🏽

This past weekend, The Hope Church had the incredible privilege of celebrating Pastor Jerry Smith’s 20th Pastoral Anniversary Gala alongside the Transcend Worship Center family.

But beyond the beautiful decorations, elegant attire, and grand celebration, there was something even more meaningful to witness… BROTHERHOOD! ❤️

Our very own Rev. Dr. Steffie Bartley stood proudly beside his dear friend and brother, Pastor Jerry Smith, celebrating not just 20 years of pastoral leadership, but 20 years of God’s faithfulness!

There’s something powerful about seeing two men of God who genuinely love, honor, respect, and celebrate one another. In a world where so many compete for recognition, it’s refreshing to witness leaders who understand that there is room for all of us to win in the Kingdom of God! 👏🏽

The smiles, the laughter, the embraces, and even the moments shared on the microphone reminded us that true friendship extends far beyond the four walls of the church.

It’s about showing up.
It’s about standing together.
It’s about celebrating each other’s victories.
And most importantly, it’s about having someone in your corner who understands both the blessings and the burdens of ministry.

📖 “A friend loveth at all times, and a brother is born for adversity.” — Proverbs 17:17 (KJV)

Pastor Jerry Smith, we celebrate you! We honor your commitment, your sacrifices, your leadership, and the legacy you continue to build.

And to our Pastor, Rev. Dr. Steffie Bartley, thank you for demonstrating what genuine friendship and Kingdom brotherhood look like.

Twenty years of pastoral leadership is worth celebrating, but a friendship rooted in love, faith, and mutual respect is a blessing all its own! ❤️

From your extended family at The Hope Church, congratulations once again, Pastor Jerry Smith!

May God continue to bless this brotherhood and the ministries entrusted to both of you.

📸 A few unforgettable moments of friendship, fellowship, and celebration!

10/21/2026

Bible Study

10/20/2026

🙌🏽💙 SUNDAY AFTERNOON FELLOWSHIP | A CELEBRATION OF 20 YEARS OF FAITHFUL LEADERSHIP! 🎉⛪

What a beautiful afternoon of fellowship, friendship, worship, and celebration! ❤️

This past Sunday afternoon, The Hope Church had the wonderful privilege of joining the Transcend Worship Center in Irvington, NJ, as we celebrated a remarkable milestone — Pastor Jerry Smith’s 20th Pastoral Anniversary! 🎊👏🏽

Twenty years of preaching, praying, serving, sacrificing, and shepherding God’s people is truly something worth celebrating! 🙌🏽

What made this occasion even more special was the beautiful bond of friendship shared between our very own Rev. Dr. Steffie Bartley and Pastor Jerry Smith. Their friendship is a wonderful reminder that ministry is not just about the work we do for the Kingdom, but also about the relationships, brotherhood, and genuine love we build along the way. 💙

🎤 Our very own Psalmist April Rix had the honor of ministering through song, helping to usher in an atmosphere of worship and celebration!

🔥 And our beloved Pastor, Rev. Dr. Steffie Bartley, delivered a powerful message that added to an already unforgettable celebration!

From the heartfelt moments of worship to the laughter, smiles, and fellowship, it was truly a blessing to witness God’s faithfulness over these 20 years of pastoral leadership.

📖 1 Corinthians 15:58 (KJV)
“Therefore, my beloved brethren, be ye stedfast, unmoveable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, forasmuch as ye know that your labour is not in vain in the Lord.”

❤️ To Pastor Jerry Smith:

On behalf of Rev. Dr. Steffie Bartley, Co-Pastor Lady Harriet Bartley, and the entire Hope Church family, we extend our heartfelt congratulations on 20 YEARS OF PASTORAL LEADERSHIP!

Thank you for your faithfulness to God’s calling, your dedication to His people, and the countless lives you’ve impacted throughout your ministry.

We pray that God continues to strengthen you, increase your vision, renew your spirit, and bless you with many more fruitful years of Kingdom service!

A special thank-you to Pastor Jerry Smith and the entire Transcend Worship Center family for welcoming us and allowing us to share in such a meaningful celebration.

📸 Here are a few captured moments from an afternoon filled with worship, friendship, and Kingdom fellowship!

🎉 HAPPY 20TH PASTORAL ANNIVERSARY, PASTOR JERRY SMITH! 🎉

Twenty years of faithfulness. Twenty years of service. Twenty years of God’s grace. And the best is yet to come! 🙌🏽❤️

💙 The Hope Church
📍 Elizabeth, New Jersey