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Centerville, IA

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Submitting to Authority

Submitting to Autority Written by Janiece Self As my grandson sat in a group circle of preschoolers being instructed to "always listen to the teacher," he responded with," but I only listen to God." Well now, what a profound comment for a 4 year old and in any other time and place, Sunday

First Day of Preschool

First Day of Preschool Written by Janiece Self The first day of preschool.  Not sure this four year old had been waiting for this big day all his life, but everyone else seemed to think it was a good idea.  No time for tears, just mother's directions to keep a clear mind and a sharp awareness of

10th Annual Rummage Mania

10th Annual Rummage Mania & Baked Goods It’s time for Rummage Mania! New Hope Counseling Center is getting ready for the event of the year! You’ll find treasures galore as you walk the aisles. Table after table will be piled high with everything imaginable. The back room resembles a department

Hope Chest Thrift Store Grand Opening Celebration

A Mission Work of the Community The Hope Chest Thrift Store’s success in this community is because of everyone's generous giving and excitement about what we’re doing to help so many people. The store is really the community's ministry; we are simply the managers. But because of our original

All the Donated Help and Materials

A huge Thank You for all the donated help and items! It has been a wild past six months around here! Usually, it seems like to most people that God doesn’t move very fast…but that has not been our experience with this expansion and moving all of New Hope into one new location. He has moved SO FAST

Not Just A Grandma

Not Just A Grandma Written by Janiece Self I am not just a grandma when I write “A Grandma's Point of View” article.  I am A Child of the King, a woman, wife, mother, mother-in-law, grandmother, daughter, sister, sister-in-law, aunt, great aunt, cousin, friend, teacher, student, neighbor,

I’m Free!

I'm Free! Written by Janiece Self If you blessed enough to live in Iowa, the warm summer months are spent outside as much as possible. The out-of-doors brings joy to all ages. Unfortunetly, after spending the day outside, it was time to clean up before bed. A little boy of three does not

Hope Chest & New Hope Expansion

“IMPOSSIBLE POSSIBILITY” It’s a “step out of the boat and LOCK your eyes on JESUS” moment… (From Expansion Journal kept by Cindy Farrington, New Hope Executive Director) Read the entire amazing story in the Expansion Journal _______________________ The LORD did something back on December 12,

2019 Winter “Doorkeepers” Conference

Doorkeepers Conference You're invited to a Free Online Conference!! Details at: https://homeschoolingtorah.com/We would like to tell you about the Winter "Doorkeepers" Conference – January 27-31 – that will be held on-line, so no travel required--and it is no cost! It's being hosted by New

Hope Chest Needs to Expand

Hope Chest Needs to Expand! If you have ever been in our “Hope Chest” Thrift Store, you KNOW the need. It has been a huge success since opening in June 2016 and the outpouring of donated goods from the community has been unbelievable! We are able to help and bless SO MANY people with the

Grandma’s Teachers

Grandma's Teachers by Janiece Self Cellphones, computers, tablets, I-pods, TV remotes, touch screens, Bluetooth, GPS, MP3/MP4, multimedia receivers.  Do I need to say more?! If you are one of the people over 18 that understands all this, you may go to ♡ at the end.  But for the rest of us, we

Hope Chest Back to School Giveaway

So much more than just a Store… It’s a place of refuge and healing for the people and families of our communities.  Facebook: The Hope Chest Thrift Store      

Fall Fundraiser Pumpkin Stand

Decorative Pumpkins, Gourds & Indian Corn! Getting your fall decorations of Pumpkins, Gourds & from New Hope helps to support a local charity: New Hope Ministry & Counseling Center (includes The Hope Chest Thrift Store, Hope Pregnancy Center,  New Hope Prayer Center, & Hope

9th ANNUAL RUMMAGE MANIA FUNDRAISER

It's Time for Rummage Mania! And it's Earlier this Year! Drop Off Dates: Mon., June 4th thru Wed., June 6th from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm Enter through the west doors of First Baptist Church 603 W State St - Centerville Rummage Mania Dates: Thursday, June 7th 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm Friday, June 8th

Quilt Silent Auction

100 Yr Old “Gold Star” Quilt Silent Auction Benefit for New Hope! Place your Bids by "Silent Messaging" us on our Facebook page: "New Hope Ministry & Counseling Center" See Details by Clicking on Poster

2017 End of Year Report

Thank you so much for your continued support of New Hope Ministry & Counseling Center. There are so many testimonies and encouraging reports to hear from the real people who are being helped by New Hope in the End of Year Report. We want you to know what your gifts are helping to accomplish. You