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Congregational Wellness Registered and Licensed Practical Nurses are on duty at each worship service in the event of illness or accident. These nurses also offer free blood pressure screening, give referral for further medical attention and host Health Fairs educating and promoting healthier lifestyles for both the congregation and community. Contact Sis. Aurora Carter Dance Liturgical ministry. Contact Sis. Candice Wilson Deacon/Deaconess Ministry Christian men and women who have been sanctified (set apart) for sacred service. Men and women who have been led by God and chosen by the Pastor to be humble servants and leaders in the church. Contacts Deacon Richard Weber and Deaconess Lois Tibbs Foreign Mission Board Gives assistance to other countries toward the development of the whole man, both spiritually and physically. One of the countries in which this ministry focuses its attention is Ghana, West Africa. Monthly donations are provided to approximately twenty ministers so they can bring the gospel to the most remote areas in Ghana. This ministry works diligently to support a medical Center and Children’s Hospital and has been successful in obtaining medicines, medical supplies and equipment from donations from private and corporate sources. Additionally this ministry supported the construction of a poly-technical school in Offinso, West Africa. Contact Deacon Charles Livas
H. M. Clark Scholarship and Education Ministries Awards four-year scholarships to every first year or returning college student of the church. Each year a four-year scholarship is awarded to one college bound graduating student from each High School in Orleans Parish. This ministry also offers homework assistance, GED program, after school tutorial, summer enrichment program, computer technology lab and test preparation for all test required in Orleans Parish. This ministry serves the children of our city. Contacts Sisters Rosie Calvin & Jo Ann Lawrence Hospitality Cordiality and the spirit of serving others is the focus of this ministry. Greets all visitors to the church and entertains visiting guests, insuring that their stay will be both memorable and enjoyable. Contact Bro. Roland Johnson Image Bearers Ministry for the building up of the brotherhood. Contact Bro. Jubel England Missions With mission, education and evangelism as its basis, this group of spirit-filled women are dedicated to helping and serving members of the congregation and community. Contact Sis. Linda Ponds Music Ministering to the body with songs and music. Contact Bro. Luther McClain New Members Counselors Greets and welcomes all members who have chosen to unite with this part of God’s family. Offers Christian counseling and further instructions essential for spiritual growth. Contact Deacon Roy Bridges Nurses Guild Attends to the Pastor and Ministers on the Pulpit and offers emergency medical attention to worshipers if the need arises. Contact Bro. Eric Fleming Project Love Every Wednesday from 12 noon to 2:00 p.m., this ministry is serving hot meals to the hungry and the homeless. Additionally, clothes and shoes are given out as needed, a nurse is on duty for free blood-pressure screening and a minister shares an inspirational message of HOPE and LOVE. Contact Sis. Barbara Bell Seasoned Saints For those 65 and older enjoy fellowship, arts/crafts, field trips and much more. Contact Sis. Joyce Davis Sick Committee Ministering to the sick and shut-ins. Contact Sis. Helen Hickerson Singles Ministry A ministy for the unmarried Christian adult. Contacts Bro. Damond Bateast & Sis. Charlotte Davenport SWAT TEAM Soul Winning Around Town (SWAT) Team Members of the evangelistic team, known as the SWAT team, are out spreading the ‘GOOD NEWS” throughout the city of New Orleans and vicinity. The SWAT team prepares for its mission at 10:00 a.m. every Saturday and 5:30 p.m. every Wednesday and is then sent out to different areas each week. On the Saturday before the fourth Sunday in each month, the entire New Hope congregation joins the SWAT team in what is called Super Saturday, where the communities are evangelized in mass numbers. Contact Rev. Creal James Ushers They are the Doorkeepers of the House of the Lord. Contact Bro. Chester McKnight, Sr. Transportation Outreach Ministry Transportation Outreach Ministry – provides transportation to all services and activities of the church. This ministry also serves members needing assistance in getting to medical appointments. Additionally, the bus picks up dozens of children from housing developments throughout the city bringing them to youth meeting on Saturdays and church on Sundays. Contact Deacon Shannon Hewlett Tutorial Academically preparing our youth to achieve their highest potential. Contact Sis. Carolyn Johnson Women of Hope Ministry for the building up of the sisterhood. Contact Sis. Barbara Spears Youth Ministries for youth ages 5 - 18. Contact Sis. Clothilde Johnson |