Pastor/Staff Appreciation Luncheon 9/2/09

The table setting, an abundance of thanks to our New Hope Staff and Pastors


There was a drawing at the end, from a record player, jewery, to salad and dressing. Everyone that was there received something. Some in addition to feeding their appetite took the gift of a candy bar to fead their sweet tooth later.

Darlene was suprised and impressed!

Josh picking out his gift

A good time was had by all.

Update - Additional pictures and bio for our facilities staff

Custodian Bill Coen

Bill is involved in the weekend services team at New Hope, serving as a cameraman on the video team. He is married to Lisa, who also assists from time to time on the video team. Many who come to our church have found that Bill is always willing to do whatever it takes to serve their needs and requests when using our large facility.

Bill joined our team at the end of 2008, and is skilled not only in custodial work, but also in maintenance and repairs. In his free time, Bill enjoys woodworking and creative projects.

George Rupp - Custodian What George likes about working at New Hope is that it is a Spirit filled church In his free time George likes Blacksmithing and Riflesmithing

Thank you Maintenance and Custodial Staff of New Hope CC

Ever wonder who keeps our church looking clean and picked up? Who was there to shovel the snow and driveways during this past tough winter?

First is the leader: Shawn Collins - Maintenance supervisor What Shawn likes most about New Hope is his job and it shows in his smile that you see each Sunday and the care he take in managing our Church. Shawn is an avid follower of NASCAR and in his spare time he likes to camp, hunt and race cars.



Kim Saunders - Custodian Kim says what she likes most about her job is being at New Hope and all of the great people she gets to meet here. In addition to working, Kim loves spending time with family, which includes her son Austin, friends, and her cats. Watching re-runs of Law & Order, reading, writing, and playing on the computer As a prayer request Kim asks that you pray for her to find purpose in life and use spiritual gifts to find a rewarding career





Steve Furry - Maintenance Man Steve is a 700 Club member, Feed the Children Sponsor. What he likes about working at New Hope is the home atmosphere. He loves seeing the preschoolers each day, which he calls my kids Steve is a big sports fan loves to fish and play golf. He coaches little league and Babe Ruth and is a baseball umpire Steve loves gardening, owned own tree service and Landscape contractor As a Prayer request Steve would like you to pray for continued blessing on health and finances. Pray for Israel’s protection and image in world, Son Jake’s commitment to Christ, new hope and all staff for vision.













George Rupp - Custodian What George likes about working at New Hope is that it is a Spirit filled church In his free time George likes Blacksmithing and Riflesmithing No Picture


Riley Smith – Custodian Loves his church family. Riley loves cooking and as you can see by the pictures growing tomatoes and baseball. Almost any baseball – Little League, Pacific Coast League (Beavers), Major League (Mariners), Living-room League (any movie about baseball).

Newest Licensed pastors

Kurt Kroon

Kurt was influenced by a youth minister that he had in middle school that lived his faith, Kurt wants to be that kind of example in someone else's life. Kurt is now working with the youth at New Hope and it sounds like he is enjoying this assignment. His goal is to have an emphasis on student leadership and missions, getting a core of students that can be trained and equipped to reach out to other students. In his devotions he likes to look at the bible as a whole story and how it all connects together. He likes to read "My Utmost for His Highest" as a supplemental. Currently he is reading through Genesis and is looking at the difficulty in Family, particularly with the story of Jacob and Essau.

Shanin Engman

Shanin has been very involved in ministry at New Hope, as a leader of small groups and Sunday school class. Shanin is currently involved in Family Ties, Marriage Mentors, and Marriage Prep. Shanin is very committed to her family and keeps balance in her life by having study dates with her daughter so that school commitments for both of them are done in a time of togetherness. Shanin is very intentional about her time with God each day and has really enjoyed learning more in her classes and applying this knowledge at New Hope.

Katie Boxeth

Katie’s ministry at New Hope is working with youth and currently you will find her working in Kids Town. Katie has a way of making the kids feel at ease and have a good time. Katie finds the outdoors, camping, and ultimate Frisbee as outlets to stress. Tim (Katie's husband) and Katie's like to get away and spend time together by hanging out with friends, watching movies in the park, and just driving around Portland. Katie many times will go to Starbucks where Tim works, to meet with God, currently she is reading through Luke.

Our Lead Ministry Team

Pastor Ray and Pastor Brent have been bringing some great messages and instruction on how to reach out to our community and share our faith.

Please take a few minutes to let them know how much you appreciate their sensitivity to the Holy Spirit's leading as we venture into this new phase of our church body and as we reach out to bring others into the kingdom of God.








Pastor David is dedicated not only to our music ministry, but manages the business and financial aspects of our church, which in this economy, has been a challenging task.

Let’s thank all three of these Pastors for their outstanding service by writing a heart felt message and sending them our appreciation, love and support.