New Hope Methodist Church

06/25/2023

Now there is a classic goodbye for you. Some of you will remember the show. This Sunday is my last week as Pastor of The New Hope Charge of the Pilot Mountain area. I couldn't think of a better service than to share in the Communion Table. Please consider joining us for a great service with some great songs.
9am Stanford UMC
10am Blackwater UMC
11am New Hope UMC

06/18/2023

Tomorrow at New Hope UMC I will have the honor of baptizing this sweet child. There are few greater things if any that a pastor gets to do. Join us at 11am Sunday at New Hope UMC Pilot Mountain.

06/09/2023

Celebrate with us this Sunday!

05/12/2023

Here is what I am reading now on my Sabbatical.
Joanna tells her story, raw and honest. I learned Chip loves to sweat and if you have seen Fixer Upper, you know he does. There is a theme there that what we appreciate most in life comes through hard work, struggles, and some tears. Annie Lamott is one of my favorite authors. Her book focuses on three prayers we pray. Help!(I pray that a lot) Thanks- always stop to give thanks for everything(yes, everything.) And Wow! God truly is amazing, how often do we tell him or reflect on this? You may hear snippets from these in the next few weeks.
Listening to music is a huge part of life for me. here are a couple of things I am listening to:
Christy Nockels: This is the Hour (whole new Album)
Keith and Kristyn Getty: Christ our Hope ( whole album)
Donna the Buffalo- random songs
Alabama shakes- random songs

I am so thankful to have such great leaders in our three churches that allow me to spiritually refuel, and to rest. See you soon !

04/18/2023

Prayers for Rev. Cathy Turman. She fell last week and broke her knee. She is scheduled for surgery

04/08/2023

04/01/2023

How has your week been? For some of us I am sure it has been "one of those weeks". This Sunday we will talk about the time Jesus definitely had "one of those weeks". How do you go from People hailing you as King to being put on trial? This Sunday we will talk about what happened in between those events. We get to peer into the intimate love Jesus had for his followers. Which begs this question... Whose feet would you gladly wash?

01/22/2023

Today we will again be talking through How to Live Our Best Life We go with Jeremiah to "Watch the Potter". What could we learn to help us live our best life from a potter? A lot!
If the weather is keeping you off the roads today then watch at 10am on the Blackwater UMC Ararat page or on YouTube at this link: https://www.youtube.com/

01/06/2023

What meaning is in your name? Are you named for a particular person? I am named after Stephen the first Christian Martyr and my uncle Wayne who was a great and compassionate person. I love knowing that. I would love for some of you to put in the comments who you are named for or your name's meaning.
Join us this Sunday as we begin a series on the Quest for Life at it's Best. We will use Eugene Peterson's book Run With The Horses.

12/19/2022

Don't forget!! Tonight 7PM @ Blackwater UMC Ararat
The amazing Martha Bassett will be in concert. We are honored and privileged to have her for a special Christmas concert.