A Brief History
Just Where Is The New Hope United Methodist Church?
How Do I Contact the New Hope United Methodist Church?
What's Happening at The New Hope United Methodist Church?
Who Keeps Things Updated & Giving Credit Due!
United Methodist Women [UMW] Information
The New Hope United Methodist Church was formed on November 1, 1990 by the merger of the Zion United Methodist Church of Owensville, MO and the Canaan United Methodist Church of Canaan, MO. Shortly after the forming of the New Hope UMC, a committee was appointed to find a site for a new church building. In 1993 a parcel of land (about 7 acres) was donated to the Church. This parcel of land is the current location of the new church building of the New Hope UMC. On October 16, 1994 a Service of Dedication and Ground Breaking was held and the building project was started in the spring of 1995.
The last worship service to be held in the church's old location (102 W. Washington, Owensville, MO) was held on July 6, 1997. On the following Sunday (July 13, 1997) the congregation began worshipping in the basement of the new building. At that time the upstairs sanctuary, classrooms, and offices had not been completed. On May 24, 1998 the first worship service was held in the sanctuary of the new building and on July 19, 1998 a Service of Consecration was conducted with Bishop Ann Sherer, the residing bishop of the Missouri Area, officiating over the service.
In the Fall of 2004, Rev. Robert Schnase was installed as the new presiding bishop of the Missouri Area. Bishop Schnase, like Bishop Sherer before him and Bishop Robert Goodrich comes to us from Texas. Current areas of concern for him and the United Methodist Church in Missouri include healthy, vital, congregations and showing good discipleship by not only bringing people to Christ but increasing their Christian understanding.
The current pastor of New Hope United Methodist Church is Rev. Jackie Asher. Jackie spent 20 years as a Teacher Assistant for Special School District in St. Louis, Missouri before entering the ministry. She has been married to Wayne Asher for 34 years and they have one grown daughter, Becky, who lives in Columbia.
The congregation of the New Hope United Methodist Church invites you to come and join us in the worship of God and in being a partner with Jesus the Christ in doing the work and mission of bringing God's reign of justice, mercy, and righteousness to all people.
Location of the New Hope United Methodist Church
The New Hope United Methodist Church is located 1 1/2 miles west of Owensville, Missouri on Highway 28. The church building is on the south side of the road when you are traveling west of Owensville on Highway 28.
Don't hesitate to contact Pastor Jackie either at the office, parsonage, or on her cell phone!!
Pastor's Contact Numbers
Pastor's Home Phone: 573-437-2896 Pastor's Cell Phone: 314-954-0695
Church Office Phone: 573-437-3776
Woollam Church & Fax number 573-437-3869
Mailing Address: 106 W. Washington, Owensville, MO 65066
E-Mail address:wjasher@fidnet.com.
If you have any questions or comments concerning the New Hope United Methodist Church,
please feel free to contact the Pastor using one of the above listed sources.
Sunday,
September 3rd-The sacrament of Holy Communion is observed in worship the first Sunday of
each month. Everyone is invited to God's table in the United Methodist
Church, so come join us. We also celebrate "Get Your Can to Church
Sunday" the first Sunday of each month when non-perishable foods are
brought to be taken to the local food pantry, Helping Hands. Pastor Jackie
will have the worship service with Holy Communion at Frene Valley Nursing Home
at 2:00
Saturday,
September 9th-Country Fair at New Hope-come join us for bar-be-que with all the
trimmings, crafts, and a program in the evening! Fine food, fun, and
fellowship-who could ask for more? Meal served from 3-8. Pork
steaks, brats, roast beef sandwiches and plates available with all the
trimmings. We also have homemade ice cream and pie, and a bakery and craft
table! The "Singing Disciples" will entertain in the sanctuary
beginning at 7 pm. Everyone is invited to join in the food, fellowship,
and fun.
Sunday, September 10th we will have Confirmation at New Hope, confirming Maria Aytes as a new full member in the church.
Saturday, September
16th-"Saturday Nite at the Movies" at New Hope. Everyone is invited
to come to the air-conditioned basement at 6:30 for lots of laughs,
refreshments, and fellowship, and it's all free!
List of September Sermon Titles
September 3rd-"Dressing for Battle"-based on Ephesians 6:10-20
September 10th-"Saving Faith"-based on James 2:1-17
September 17th-"Your Mouth Will Get You in Trouble"-based on James 3:1-12
September 24th-"Your, Mine, Ours"-based on James 3:13-4:8
"Meditation"
Web Page Information
Updating and maintaining of this web page is performed by
Pastor Jackie Asher of the New Hope United Methodist Church.
Pastor Jackie is solely responsible for the accuracy of all information contained on this web page.
Send questions or comments to Pastor Jackie at wjasher@fidnet.com
This web page is provided as a free service of the
General Board of Global Ministries of the United Methodist Church.
The New Hope United Methodist Church is grateful for the use of this space.
Last Revised:
Tuesday, August 22, 2006
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