2026 JOURNEY

When Strivings Cease

Leader: Lynne Flagg
Day/Time: Thursdays, 10:00 am, at New Hope
First Class: Thursday, April 30
Class Length: 6 weeks 
Class Type: Women

This study by Ruth Chou Simmons is for strivers, for those of us exhausted by the “You are enough—just improve yourself” narrative. The truth is, we never were enough, and we never will be. It’s time to lay down the wearying pursuit of self-betterment and measuring ourselves against popular opinion. The answer we’re looking for is in the enduring gift of amazing grace. It’s only when we receive that gift that our strivings will cease!

Please order the study guide (nhc.click/cease) and bring to the first class. 

Griefshare

Leader: Carla Meyers
Day/Time: Sundays, 10:00 am, at New Hope
First Class: Sunday, April 26
Class Length: 13 weeks 
Class Type: Co-Ed

If you are grieving the loss of a loved one, we are here to help you with this 13-week GriefShare study, which has benefited countless people in their journey through grief. This study features informative videos and an opportunity for group discussion; plus, with registration, you will receive a GriefShare workbook that will give you daily ongoing support, encouragement, and wisdom. This group will be meeting in person on Sunday mornings at 10:00am in the Connect Room near the auditorium. For more information about the GriefShare curriculum, please go to griefshare.org. Questions? Contact Kim Feld at kim.feld@newhope.org.

Habits of the Household

Leader: Steph Schleyer
Day/Time: Thursdays, 7:00 pm, on Zoom
First Class: Thursday, April 30
Class Length: 5 weeks 
Class Type: Co-Ed

Looking for more peace and purpose in the middle of everyday family life? Join us for a parent Bible study based on Habits of the Household by Justin Whitmel Earley.

This five-week study is all about simple, practical ways to bring faith into your daily routines—mealtimes, car rides, bedtime, and more. Each session offers easy rhythms, prayers, and ideas you can start using right away to help your family grow closer to God.

If you want faith to feel more natural at home and connect with other parents along the way, we’d love to have you join us. 

If you want to use the study guide, please purchase it before the first meeting (nhc.click/habits). Sign up for this online study and come be encouraged!

How to Lead in a World of Distraction 

Leader: Mario Colorado
Day/Time: Mondays, 6:30 pm, at New Hope
First Class: Monday, April 27
Class Length: 6 weeks 
Class Type: Men in their 30's and 40's

Our world is filled with distractions. They take a toll on our work productivity, our parenting, our marriages, and our souls. Constant tugs on our attention has us spinning our wheels in various areas of life, not able to gain traction and momentum to move forward.

Much like white noise, these distractions tune out what matters most within, and every single one of us is susceptible. As the distractions grow louder in volume, we end up growing deaf to the inner desires and issues that most need attention.

In this six-session study pastor Clay Scroggins shows you how to take the next step in your personal growth by limiting the distractions in your life. Through the practices described in this guide, you will be empowered to replace the chaos in your increasingly busy schedule with emotional competence that leads to a calmer, less stressed, and more fulfilling life.

Please order the study guide (nhc.click/distracted) and bring to the first class. 

Starting Point

Leaders: Grace Price and Frances Koch
Day/Time: Wednesdays, 7:00 pm, at New Hope
First Class: Wednesday, April 29
Class Length: 7 weeks 
Class Type: Co-Ed

Starting Point is a conversational environment where you can explore faith and experience community. Starting Point groups are safe places for questions about faith and to learn about the Bible and Christianity. The group will meet for 7 weeks to explore the grand story of the Bible. 

You may have questions that you’ve always wondered about but never felt you could ask at church, legitimate questions that would make many Christians uncomfortable. Ask them. Nothing is off-limits. We want to have conversations about the stuff that really matters to you—even when it’s difficult to talk about—especially when it’s difficult to talk about. 

Starting Point is designed for:
SEEKERS: those who are curious about God, Jesus, the Bible, or Christianity
STARTERS: those who have just begun a relationship with Jesus Christ 
RETURNERS: those who have some church experience, but have been away for a while

A Starting Point book will be given to you at the first meeting.