The New Hope Church is only as strong as our members. It is up to us to do the work of the Lord during our on time on Earth. We believe and share His Word not only by showing up and speaking about his message, but also via the actions we take every day. It is through our service that we're able to serve the Lord Jesus Christ and help those in need in our local community.
We'd love to have you with us on this journey. Call us at (936) 655-2445 to find out how you can participate. Below you'll find more details on the New Hope Church family and our history.
Our Team
William T. Purvis...........................................Pastor
Peggy Griffin.............................................Secretary
Deacon Members
Tommy Taylor Sr.
Keith Griffin Sr.
Myron Pope
Crest Adair
Benevolence Committee
Simone Barlow
Peggy Griffin
Crest Adair
Natha Johnson
Tamara Purvis
Tommy Taylor Sr
Crest Adair..................................................Sunday School
Worship Team ............................................Music Ministry
History of New Hope Church
New Hope Missionary Baptist Church was organized in 1867 and was then known as Cochino Baptist Church. The founders were:
Rev. John Vaughn, Rev. Amos Lacey, Bro. Bill Harkin, Bro. John Doveret, Bro. Sam Davenport, and Bro. Shade McLemore.
After being organized, Rev. Amos Lacey pastored for a number of years followed by Rev. John Bolden, Rev. Martin Reece, Rev. Rand Kitchen, Rev. John Burns, Rev. W. F. Talford, Rev. C. H. Patrick, Rev. Robert Groves, Rev. Jimmy Johnson, Rev. W. S. Brent and Rev. J. R. Woodall.
The church burned down in 1929 and service was held in the Westside Colored School adjacent to the church until another building was erected. The church was then pastored by Rev. N. P. Johnson. In 1944 Rev. J. S. Walker became pastor and served for 33 years. In November 1977 Rev. Richard Ayers became pastor. Those pastors succeeding him were Rev. Richard Griffin, Rev. Clovis Johnson and in 1998, Rev. William T. Purvis assumed the current position as pastor.
