New Hope Lutheran Church was founded in 1984. We are a member congregation of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA), the largest Lutheran denomination in the United States. We are also part of The Delaware - Maryland Synod, a group of congregations that work together to share the Good News of Jesus Christ with their communities, welcoming all to share in the fellowship of God's people. To learn more about what we believe as Lutherans, you can visit this page at the ELCA web site.
Church Office Hours:
Monday - Thursday, 9:30 am - 2:45 pm
Address:
8575 Guilford Road Columbia, MD 21046 (Map)
Email:
Phone:
(410) 381-HOPE
Contemporary Worship
Sunday, 8:30 am
Traditional Worship
Sunday, 10:00 am
Sunday School, Kindergarten to Adult
Sunday School is on summer recess
Now there are a variety of gifts, but the same Spirit,
and there are a variety of services, but the same Lord;
and there are a variety of activities but it is the same God
who activates all of them in everyone. To each is given the
manifestation of the spirit for the common good.

     1 Corinthians 12:4-7

The people of New Hope serve in the name of the Lord for the sake of the world through ...

Ministry of Worship
 
Communion Assistant Usher Lector
Assisting Minister Cantor Sewing Projects
Sound Technician Altar Guild Bulletins
Banner Making Greeter Joyful Noise
Children's Choir Handbells Special Music
Traditional Choir
  Spiritual Gifts Employed: Artistry, Hospitality, Music, Service, Teaching
Ministry of Fellowship
 
Adult Social Dinners Assistant Secretary
Food Preparation Substitute Secretary
  Spiritual Gifts Employed: Exhortation, Hospitality, Service
Ministry of Congregational Care
 
Blood Pressure Takers Prayer Partners
Depression Support Group Prayer Chain
Friends Helping Friends Stephen Ministry
Prayer Shawl Ministry  
  Spiritual Gifts Employed: Discernment, Exhortation, Intercession, Mercy, Service, Wisdom
Ministry of Education
 
Sunday School Youth Group
Faith Home Confirmation
Kid Connection Children’s Christmas Program
Small Groups Vacation Bible School
Adult Bible Study  
  Spiritual Gifts Employed: Administration, Artistry, Evangelism, Exhortation, Faith, Hospitality, Knowledge, Leadership, Music, Pastoring, Service, Teaching, Wisdom
Ministry of Witness
 
Four-minute Cookie Visit Baptismal Sponsor
Cookie Baking for Visitors New Member Sponsor
Computer Systems Admin Publicity
Visitor Welcome Packets Web Site
  Spiritual Gifts Employed: Evangelism, Hospitality, Mercy, Pastoring, Service, Skilled Craft, Writing
Ministry of Outreach
 
Adopt a Family for the Holidays Angel Tree
Rebuilding/Renovation Project Meals for a Shelter
St. Dymas Knitting Ministry Prison Ministry
Backpacks for Kids Fair Trade Coffee
Red Cross Blood Drive Food Pantry
Children’s Inn at NIH Dinner Habitat for Humanity
Amazing Grace Partnership  
Support the Troops Care Packages
Companion Congregation in Louisiana
Lutheran Disaster Response (LDR)
Lutheran World Relief Quilt  
Partnership with Tanzanian Churches
Congregations Concerned for the Homeless (CCH)
  Spiritual Gifts Employed: Evangelism, Exhortation, Faith, Giving, Hospitality, Mercy, Service, Skilled Craft, Teaching
Ministry of Stewardship
 
Stewardship Education Spiritual Gifts
Gifts in Action Booklet Simply Giving
Stewardship Campaign Special Campaigns
  Spiritual Gifts Employed: Administration, Faith, Giving, Knowledge, Leadership, Service, Teaching, Writing
Ministry of Property Management
 
Grass Cutting Outside Maintenance
Lawn Care Building Repairs & Maintenance
Painting Interior Furniture & Finishing
HVAC Maintenance
  Spiritual Gifts Employed: Administration, Service, Skilled Craft
Bill Miller-Zurell
Pastor
Sharon Punte
Administrative Assistant
and Music Ministry
Sue Pumplin
Music Ministry
Frances Clifton
Sexton