News and Happenings - House of Hope
Graduation Day
August 19, 2020
House of Hope congratulates our recent graduates after completing the one year program: Paul, Darin, Kahlil, and Blake with special acknowledgment to Stephen who completed (8) months of study.
We pray God will guide them as they take their next steps on their continuing journey.
Swim@Rainbow State Park!
August 19, 2020
Over the past (2) months, the students have been volunteering at several different ministries, so they were rewarded with an outing at Rainbow Springs State Park on August 6th. It was a great day of swimming, kayaking, and fellowship. Special thanks to Sandy, Jacque, and Tom who treated them to a gourmet picnic lunch.
Sumter Tire Recognition
May 20, 2020
On May 9, 2020, Executive Director, Malcolm Mosley, presented Alicia and Tanner Sizemore with a plaque to thank them for their support of the ministry. They are the owners of Sumter Tire & Auto and donate their parking lot and utilities for our Saturday car wash. Thank you Alicia and Tanner!
Bible Class
March 8, 2020
On March 8th, the students enjoyed an afternoon visit with Bible class members of Trinity Lutheran Church. Our guests toured the house, spent time with the students, and then shared cupcakes and iced tea. We send our thanks to the Bible class members and to everyone from Trinity Lutheran who donated so many sundries to the ministry. Your support and the visit were very much appreciated.
Skating
March 7, 2020
As special recognition of the students’ hard work at our weekly, Saturday car wash; the board and staff treated them to a roller skating party on February 23rd at Skate World. They also enjoyed going through the “laser room” and the lunch of pizza and hot dogs.
Concert
January 30, 2020
New Covenant United Methodist church hosted a concert, An Evening of Hope, to benefit House of Hope. We were incredibly blessed by the musicians; Angie Rose, Sean Pollock, David Rowen, Mark Steven Schmidt, and Janice Swartz who so generously shared their time and abundant talent. The students of House of Hope also participated by giving their testimonies throughout the evening. We thank all those who attended the concert with special thanks to the Pastors and staff of New Covenant UMC for their generosity and ongoing support of this ministry.