And whoever gives only a cup of cold water to one of these little ones to drink because he is a disciple—amen, I say to you, he will surely not lose his reward. (Matthew 10:42)
New Hope is a “service” focused church. There are many ways for you to join us in helping our local community and beyond.
Laundry Love is a nationwide program that assists low income families and individuals in doing their laundry. Having clean laundry is a matter of human dignity. New Hope Church and the Church of the Epiphany of Oak Park have partnered together to launch a Laundry Love program in the Conejo Valley.
Conejo Valley Meals & Shelter Program
The program is offered by Harbor House serving the needs of disadvantaged folks in the community. A hot meal is offered daily as houses of faith, service organizations and individuals prepare and package meals for take away. Holy Trinity Lutheran Church sponsors the meal disbursement daily at 4:00 pm. For more information on how to get involved contact Merylee Blair or the church office.
Lutheran Social Services – LSS
Located in the city of Thousand Oaks, LSS Ventura County operates and manages emergency assistance programs throughout Conejo Valley.
Our local food bank, Manna
Founded in 1971 by a group of people who felt that no person should ever go hungry in the Conejo Valley, Manna Conejo Valley Food Bank has been providing food assistance to our friends and neighbors in need for more than 40 years; and have made it our mission — “TO FEED HUNGRY PEOPLE IN THE CONEJO VALLEY.”
| Manna Food Pantry distribution programs assist over 20,000 people each year. Private food donations help make this possible. Your donations can be dropped off at: Manna Food Bank 3020 Crescent Way Thousand Oaks 91362. Donation Drop Off Hours: Monday – Friday 7:30 AM – 4 PM Saturday 9:30 AM – 1 PM Contact Ann Ashamallah at (818)613-6818 for more information. Top 10 Priority Items: Coffee/Tea/Hot Chocolate Baking Items – cookie/cake mix,flour, sugar, etc. Canned/Boxed gravy Boxed Stuffing Granola Bars Pancake Mix and Syrup Condiments – Ketchup/Mustard/ Mayonnaise Mac and Cheese Drinks – Juices/Almond Milk/Protein Drinks, Soft Drinks Eggs |
For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith — and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God — not by works, so that no one can boast. For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do. (Ephesians 2:8–10)
Christmas Angels
Each year members of the congregation provide Christmas gifts to residents of the United Cerebral Palsy home in Westlake Village, California.
Prince of Peace Lutheran Church (ELCA)
Our sister church in Houston suffered great losses from the impact of Hurricane Harvey and now the pandemic. New Hope is helping! Through contributions from our congregation we sent Target Stores gift cards this past holiday season to the families needing our support.
Prayer Chain
A New Hope Church “telephone tree” and email group passes along special prayer requests to members of our church who have committed to pray for those needs. Contact Deacon Lynn and Gail McGinnis, are our Prayer Chain coordinators and can be contacted with needed prayer.
Meals for Times in Crisis
Our food committee provides a nutritious meal to those in a time of special circumstances. If you would like to provide a tangible gift of love to someone in need and you enjoy cooking for others, please contact the church office (818-889-8700).