Edification (Education) Team Vision: Encouragement for spiritual growth through Christian Education for all ages consistently attended and broadly supported by the body of New Hope.

Purpose: Our purpose is to implement and carry out programs to build, establish, instruct, and improve the people of New Hope in their knowledge and application of the Bible and God’s truth. We oversee the adult and youth Sunday school programs, Vacation Bible School, the Pioneer Clubs Program, the Christmas Program, the Women’s Christian Fellowship (this includes their Bible studies, Special Events, Fellowship Banquets, Newsletter, and Retreats), Library and Appreciation Programs.

Meet the Team Members: Pat Arriens, Nels Agen, Pastor Jim Ferguson, Donna King, Jim King, Dave Tenpas

Major Initiatives For 2009: Stimulate New Hope attendees to be people reading and applying the Bible to their lives. Be aggressive in getting people in all age groups to take advantage of the opportunity to grow in their knowledge of the Word.