New Hope

What shall I do for an encore?

This week's Runner's Church devotional looks at the "encore career" — the new season that arrives when the first one runs its course — and God's reminder not to get so defined by one role that we miss what He is preparing next.

"Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past. See, I am doing a new thing!" — Isaiah 43:18–19

You were created for good works God prepared in advance for you to do (Ephesians 2:10). Some are happening now. Others are waiting in a season you can't see yet.

Read it: findnewhope.com/runners-church-devotional/2026-06-18-what-shall-i-do-for-an-encore

What Shall I Do for an Encore? | Runner's Church Devotional — New Hope Church A Runner's Church devotional on purpose, identity, and life transitions — drawing from Ephesians 2:10 and Isaiah 43 to explore how God prepares good works for every season, including the ones we haven't yet discovered.

Day 4 of Kingdom Quest and today's truth is full of hope: Jesus Makes Me New. He restores, He heals, and He brings people back together. Would you pray with us today for Cuban families who have been separated? Pray that God would comfort them, hold them close, and make a way for hearts and homes to be reunited. Nothing is too far gone for the One who makes all things new.

Celebrating what we've learned so far at VBS with FAMILY QUEST!

We've reached the middle of the mission and our Kingdom Quest explorers are bringing the energy! Today reminded us that Jesus is alive and that changes everything. Coin challenge check-in: we're halfway to the finish line. Boys or girls, who's going to win it? Every coin supports our sister churches in Cuba: Buey Arriba, Nuevo Yao, and Santa Cruz del Norte. Two days left to load up those jars!

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Halfway through Kingdom Quest and today's truth is the heart of the whole adventure: Jesus Is Alive! Because He lives, the good news keeps going out all over the world. Would you pray with us today for our three sister churches in Cuba, Buey Arriba, Nuevo Yao, and Santa Cruz del Norte? Pray that these churches and their pastors would boldly and joyfully share the love of Jesus with their communities.

Another stop on the Kingdom Quest map, complete! Our explorers dove deeper into the adventure today and we love watching their faith grow. Coin challenge update: the jars are filling up! Boys vs girls, who's got the lead now? Every coin goes straight to supporting our sister churches in Cuba: Buey Arriba, Nuevo Yao, and Santa Cruz del Norte. Keep those coins coming, explorers!

Day 2 of Kingdom Quest and today's truth is a good one: Jesus Is With Me. No matter where we go, He never leaves our side, and that's true for our friends in Cuba too. Would you pray with us today? Pray that families in Cuba stay safe and have peace during the power blackouts that happen so often. Jesus is with them in the dark and in the light.

Crowd-sourcing for our next message on Amos --- how would YOU define Biblical justice?

Mission report: our Kingdom Quest explorers are on the move! Songs, games, Bible adventure, and a whole lot of joy. Big question of the day: who's bringing in more coins for our sister churches in Cuba, the boys or the girls? Every coin helps support our friends in Buey Arriba, Nuevo Yao, and Santa Cruz del Norte. Send your explorer back with a pocketful tomorrow and let's see who takes the lead!