SERVING OPPORTUNITIES
A significant part of life in Small Groups at New Hope is serving together in the name of Jesus. On this page you will find lots of ways that you can serve as a group, both within the four walls of New Hope, but also outside those four walls. It is a priority for each New Hope Small Group to serve quarterly. Thank you for serving and for showing the love of Christ as you do so! This page will be updated periodically as new opportunities become available.
Local Volunteer Opportunities:
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YOU MATTER - YOU MATTER exists to encourage families who are caring for children through foster care, adoption, and kinship placements.
YOU MATTER Day 2026 - YOU MATTER hosts an annual appreciation event for foster, adoptive, and kinship families in the Des Moines area. The day includes FREE family photos, lunch, and a variety of fun activities, all provided by local churches who want to come alongside these families and serve them well. In 2026, we are planning for 120 families (approximately 600 people), and churches partner with us in a variety of ways, including:
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Providing an activity or interactive table
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Sending volunteers to help throughout the event
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Offering financial support to help cover event costs
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Contributing larger elements such as lunch, inflatables, or animal experiences
Date: May 2, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Location: Fort Des Moines Park
Contact: Kristin Etherington, etheringtonka@gmail.com
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New Hope Church
Serving special events within our church can be a great way to get the group together and serve.
Family Night Meal – Bring sides/desserts and help set up tables, serve food, and clean up for our monthly Family Night Meal. New Hope Church provides and cooks the main dish and provides tableware.
When: 3rd Wednesday of the month (February 18, May 20)
Time: Begin setting up tables and organizing food at 5:00
Where: New Hope Church Family Life Center
Contact: Pastor Gabe Parker, gabe@newhopeadel.org
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ADM High School FCA (Fellowship of Christian Athletes) FCA's mission is to lead every coach and athlete into a growing relationship with Jesus Christ and His Church. How we do this is by engaging coaches and athletes relationally and with the Gospel.
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FCA Snacks – Snacks are needed every Monday for the weekly FCA gathering, which meets at the ADM Middle School Commons. To get more information on quantity, drop-off location and time, see the information below:
Contact: Sara Schwertfeger, seboisen@gmail.com
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Adel Mobile Food Bank is an essential service dedicated to bringing nutritious food directly to our community. By providing fresh produce, canned goods, and other essentials, this initiative actively combats food insecurity in Adel.
Our dedicated volunteers are crucial to the program’s success, helping with distribution and raising awareness about available resources. The mobile food bank not only addresses immediate hunger but also fosters community connections and promotes awareness.
This family-friendly event is a wonderful opportunity for groups to serve together, making a positive impact on the well-being of those we assist while connecting with fellow volunteers. We need help sorting groceries and boxing food monthly. Your support will ensure we can efficiently distribute nutritious food to our community. Join us to make a difference!
When: 4th Wednesday of each Month
Time: 4:30-6:00 pm
Where: New Hope Church North Lobby
Contact: Kristi Fuller at 515-988-8238 or Kristi.Fuller@mylsb.com
Single Parent Provision (SPP) is a non-profit organization working to strengthen the lives of
single parents and their families. From the SPP web site: We will honor and glorify God through
the provision of needed support and growth opportunities while fostering relationships with
single parents and their families. Parents will come to know caring people who have their
interests in mind, are eager to walk beside them and help their family thrive.​​​​​
Meals for Groups – At various times and locations throughout the fall, Single Moms Groups or Single Dads Groups gather for an evening of encouragement, a meal, and study. A helpful way that small groups engage is by providing a meal for one of the Group meetings.
Date: Various dates available
Contact: Ryann Getz, rgetz@singleparentprovision.org
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Hidden Acres Day Camp is our EFCA-affiliated Bible camp located in Dayton, IA. Hidden Acres is always looking for volunteers to help take care of projects around camp.
Where: 3837 Union Ave, Dayton IA 50530
Contact: Mandy Stenberg, mandy.stenberg@hacamps.org
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Agape Pregnancy Resource Center demonstrates the Truth and unconditional love of Jesus in a safe and confidential environment to women, men, and families experiencing pregnancy or the effects of sexual relationships. There are lots of ways to get involved, click here for ideas!
Project Workdays 2025 - Get involved on a Saturday with large groups of churches assisting with interior and exterior cleanup projects, routine maintenance, routine groundskeeping needs, or deep cleaning of our two buildings. Whether it be a small group or family volunteer project – either way, we would love for you to get involved!
Dates: January 24, 2026; April 25, 2026
Contact: Pastor Ben, ben@newhopeadel.org
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As we grow in faith, the Holy Spirit moves us to serve others. As the hands and feet of Christ, serving meets the needs of those around us and brings us closer together as a family.
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GOING TO SERVE IN JESUS' NAME
WELCOME HOME
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At New Hope, small groups are the heart of our church family. From those young in age to those young at heart, there is a small group for everyone. From new Christian to spiritually mature, we welcome everyone into a small group. Within our small groups we Love, Grow, and Go as we care and pray for one another, grow as disciples of Christ, and serve in His name.
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Questions about small groups? Don't hesitate to reach out. Ben@newhopeadel.org
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