Ministry Listing
Jump: Lifestages, Frontlines, Small Groups, Compassion, Exercise/Sports, Christian Education, Service
Lifestage Ministries (more info)
- Building Blocks Nursery, Donnie Kling
Loving care for your infants – 24 month olds during all services. - Lil' Builders, Donnie Kling
Children ages 2 – 5 building their lives on God’s Word during all services. - TeamKids, Pastor Marsha Krieger
Exciting biblical lessons for children in grades 1 – 5 during all services. - UTURN High School Youth Group, Bunny Correa
A safe place for high school teens to play, eat, discuss issues and talk about life. Meets Thursdays from 6:30 – 9:00 p.m. in the Youth Wing. (9th-12th grade). Van rides available call before 5:00pm 345-6413 - UTURN Jr. High Youth Group, Ben Urbanozo
A safe place for Jr. High teens to play, eat, discuss issues and talk about life. Meets Fridays from 6:30 – 9:00 p.m. in the Youth Wing. (6th - 8th grade)Van rides available call before 5:00pm 345-6413 - UTURN IMPACT , Bunny Correa
Exciting service for youth in grades 6 – 12 who desire to grow deeper in their relationship with God. Meets Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. in the Youth Wing. - UTURN IGNITE , Ben Urbanozo
Fun filled, fast paced Sunday service especially tailored for youth in grades 6 – 12. Meets during second service in the Youth Wing. - XTREME Young Adults Ministry, Brandon Kotake
We have a special service tailored for young adults every Saturday at 7:00 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall.
Frontlines Ministries
- Drama Team, Catherine Kamau
Use your acting talents to share the gospel. - Multimedia Director, Patrick Jenkins
If you have an interest in video production, web, or recording this is the ministry for you. - Slides, Leona Fukuyama
Creates and displays presentation slides during our services. - Sound Tech, Greg Rodrigues
Maintains the sound board during our services. - Stage Decor, Conchita Peneueata
Creates and maintains stage décor for our services. - Tech, Chae Kling
Keeps the frontlines ministry running smoothly by maintaining video cameras, computers and other equipment. - Choir, Arnold Peneueta
If you love to sing, join our choir. Choir rehearsals begin during the
start of the Easter and Christmas seasons each year. - Music Director, Arnold Peneueta
Use your musical talents to glorify God. - Creative Sign, Debbie Watson-Correa
Using sign language as a creative means of illustrating God’s Word. Meets every Monday at 6:00 p.m. in the Ministry Center. - Dance Ministry, Roxy Cabison
Using hula and dance as a creative means of illustrating God’s Word. Meets every Monday at 6:00 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall. - Floor Coordinator , Tom Asano
Assists the speaking pastor during service and with service transitions
Small Groups
- Care Groups, Henry Tavares @ 959-7700
Various small groups that meet for study, prayer and fellowship. For adults and families. - Men's Ministry, Paul Miyasaki
For men desiring to become stronger in their relationship with the Lord. Meets every Saturday for breakfast and bible study at 7:00 a.m. in the kitchen patio. - Women's Ministry, Heidi Lacsina
Women's Ministry provides a place where women can connect, encourage, and grow together in Christ - Seniors with New Hope, Pastor Pauline Spencer@ 959-7700
Join a fun-loving group of seniors, 55 or older, each month as they meet to have fun, encourage one another, and enjoy lunch together.
Compassion Ministries
- Bread of Life, Pastor Charlie Kama @ 982-6126
Providing food for those less fortunate. - Celebrate Recovery, Marisa Estrada Hall
A Christ-centered recovery program. Meets Tuesdays at 5:30 p.m. in the Ministry Center. - Counseling, Robin Takahashi
Personal, marital or family guidance through prayer and God’s Word. - Hospital Ministry, Pastor Pauline Spencer
Pastors and volunteers visiting and ministering to the sick at the hospital and care centers. - Prayer Chain, Doris Aoki @ 935-7222
Call if urgent prayer is needed. - Prayer Ministry, Henry & Michelle Tavares @ 959-2469
Prayer counselors who are available between services in the Prayer Room to pray with you. - Prison Ministry Pastor Charlie Kama
Ministering to those who have been or are currently incarcerated. Visits Kulani Correctional Facility once a month. Training is available for this ministry. - Under His Wings Ministry, Joyce Higashi-Ikeda @ 938-6515
Ministering to the homeless and less fortunate of downtown Hilo providing food, meals, a shower and clothing. Volunteers are always welcome.
Exercise/Sports
- Fit For Christ, Arnessa Iranon
Cardio Kickboxing aerobics program. Meets Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4:00 – 5:30 p.m. and from 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. Saturdays from 9:00 – 10:30 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall. $1 per class. - Sports and Field Ministry, George Kaeo @ 959-6228
A variety of Christian sports leagues for adults and children, including basketball, co-ed softball and t-ball. - Tai Chi, Helen Cooper
Tai Chi exercise program. Meets Tuesdays and Thursdays at 8:30 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall.
Christian Education
- Discipleship Training, Pastor Aaron Pacheco
Classes for those who wish to further their walk with the Lord. Includes membership class, Bible Basics, etc.
Service Ministries
- Bookstore, Thelma Clark @ 959-4575 ext. 304
New Hope’s Bookstore is open on Sundays between services and before service on Wednesdays. Offers a variety of Christian books, gifts and bibles. - Filipino Ministry, Conrado Dadulla @ 989-1952
Sunday service in Ilocano at 6:30 p.m. in the TeamKids Wing. - First Impressions Ministry, Robin & Karin Takahashi @ 935-8811
A ministry of greeters who welcome the people to New Hope each Sunday and Wednesday. - Food Service Ministry, Eugene Manzano
Be a part of the team that “feeds the flock” of New Hope. - Garden Ministry, Gene Lee
A ministry of people who beautify our grounds by planting and taking care of various gardens, plants and flowers. - Kitchen Ministry, Eugene Manzano
Takes care of stocking supplies, cleaning, and serving coffee. - Maintenance Ministry, Marisa Estrada Hall
A vital ministry that cleans and cares for our buildings and grounds. Volunteers are always welcome. - Office Volunteers, Pam Thomas
Clerical help is always welcomed at our church office. Lots of help is needed as we prepare for our services and special events. - Parking Lot Ushers,
Be a part of the team who is the first to greet and serve our Sunday worshippers. - Tape Ministry, Ed Soares
Sermon CD’s are available for $3.00 at the bookstore in the Fellowship Hall. Previous messages and series are also available - The Well of Heavenly Delights, Sue Asano
A snack shop serving smoothies, sodas, refreshments and goodies between services on Sundays and before service on Wednesdays. - Ushers Ministry, Pastor Sheldon Lacsina
Serves during our Sunday and Wednesday services. - Van Ministry 959-7700
Meets transportation needs. Sunday pickup for second service is between 7:15 – 8:15 a.m. Wednesday pickup is between 5:00 – 5:45 p.m.