What's Happening at Valley Hope Church?

We have finished the first quarter! This quarterly update is meant to be a touchpoint for us all as we review our current finances and keep focused on our shared vision of a future church plant for the remainder of the year.

First off, I wanted to call out that our January expenses were higher than usual. There are a couple of key factors contributing to this increase:
1. Presbytery and Denomination Dues: we paid these upfront to help those bodies with their budgeting for the year.
2. Building Maintenance and Purchases: Some larger necessary building purchases were made in January.

We do not anticipate a month with expenses that high in the next quarters.

As Anthony shared with you all earlier this year, our primary focus is on church planting—a significant endeavor that requires a substantial investment of time, talent, and treasure from our congregation.

In support of that vision, I do want to note that you’ll see that our giving has not kept pace with our 2024 budget goal line. That goal line is where we start supporting the new planned sta (some of which have not been brought on yet) and church planting allocations overall.

I hope you all are seeing as I do that the gap is small and are excited by how we are moving forward together to support this. Whether through financial support, volunteering your time and skills, or simply lifting this vision up in prayer, every contribution plays a vital role in keeping us focused on advancing God's kingdom.
Please continue to prayerfully consider how you can encourage, contribute and participate in the shared vision of Valley Hope and the church planting specifically.

In Him,
Elisabeth Donovan
Valley Hope - Finance Team Lead

A Night of Worship & Prayer in the Presence of Jesus

Every Other Tuesday
April 2, April 16, April 30, May 14, May 28
7:00 - 8:30PM
Valley Hope Church

We invite you to gather with us as we lay a new foundation of consistent, Spirit-led prayer and worship. Bring "what you have" — your offering — to these gatherings whether that is an instrument, song, scripture verse, poem, friend, your children, paint and easel, a spirit of joy, a grieving heart, or a head full of doubt. Our desire is to become more aware of Jesus' presence — His offering — in the midst of our interwoven stories and let His Spirit lead us to attune our hearts in worship of Him.  While childcare is not provided, we welcome your children to worship with us.

Let's appreciate our teachers at Owen Middle by providing a lunch for them. Drop off an item at church on Sunday, May 5th, at OMS on Monday, May 6th by 10 a.m. or stay to volunteer and meet the OMS staff! Details are in the sign-up.

We are so excited for the Stapp's, party of 6! Let's help make this transition a little easier by blessing them with meals.

We would like to invite you to donate at our upcoming blood drive at Valley Hope Church on Thursday, May 30, 2024 from 10:30 AM to 3:30 PM. May is Trauma Awareness Month, as there are always increased trauma cases due to summer travel. We need you to help ensure that blood is on the shelves when it is critically needed.

Are you an Older, Wiser, Loving Soul and want to be connected to others in this same stage of life at Valley Hope?  You may be single, married, a grandparent, retiree, etc. Reach out to Carol Logan-Thompson at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to be put on the email list for this great community of people!  

Save the date! VBS will be July 23-26! More details to come.

A team from Valley Hope will be traveling to India May 8-18 to provide help and support to the Fooses. Please pray for this team as they step out in faith. 

Tuesdays 1:00 - 2:30PM 
Starting April 23
Fellowship Hall 

Ladies, join us as we start a new study! Jonah, Habakkuk, and Malachi: Living Responsibly (Fisherman Bible Studyguide Series) by Margaret Fromer (Author), Sharrel Keyes (Author) starting Tuesday April 23.  Please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to sign-up.  All ages welcome but no childcare is offered.

Do you have volunteer time, specialized skills or equipment you would be willing to use for the benefit of the church? We believe God gives good gifts to his church in many ways and one of those ways is through His people. 

Please fill out this form to let us know what skills and equipment you have and we'll contact you as opportunities arise (many of you have already filled this out in the past...no need to fill out again if you already have)

Kids Club will take place on specific Wednesday nights from 6-8 p.m. This program is a place where we hope that our children (ages 2 through 5th grade) will grow in their love for Jesus and one another. Kids Club also serves as childcare for some of our Missional Community Groups.

Schedule:
6:00-6:30pm: Arrival, Worship, Devotion
6:30-7:00pm: Dinner (PIZZA!)
7:00-7:30pm: Games
7:30-7:50pm: Crafts
7:50-8:00pm: Dismissal

Registration required

If you or someone you know is experiencing a life event and needs meals, our deacons can help get this organized! This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

If you are interested in membership at VHC or would just like to learn more about the church, New Members Classes are for you! There will be two classes. You are not obligated to become a member if you attend the classes but you must attend both classes if you'd like to become a member. Please contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. if you are interested!

Alongside Families is a Christ-centered, family-focused nonprofit that exists to connect isolated families in the Carolinas to local church communities that champion family preservation and physical, spiritual, and emotional thriving. Valley Hope is partnering with them as a church and would love for you to join us! Talk to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. if you’d like to hear about how you can get involved. Interest meeting coming soon!

VHC will be sending a team back to serve again in Nicaragua August 3-10 2024. If you are interested in going, please contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.!

Missional Community Groups (MCGs) are our small groups ministry at VHC. We hope that you get plugged into a smaller community group and grow deeper in your walk with Jesus. Please complete the form and someone will contact you shortly.

Our Ministry Needs List is online!

Let's be good stewards of what God has given us.  Check the list to see if you can help out!

Introducing "Church Center", a new resource for our congregation.

This holds our calendar, sign-up sheets for volunteering, and a directory for VHC Members.

To download the app, download "Church Center" in your phone's App Store, and add "Valley Hope Church" as your church.

If you'd prefer to access it online instead of downloading the app, you can click the button below to head over there!