Mission

Garage Sale
Pantry of Hope
School Supply Drive
Neihardt Weekend Lunches

A Place to Serve...

The Mission Committee exists to create opportunities for the congregation to develop a passion for serving God by helping others. We try to continually ask ourselves, “What have we done to be intentional about mission at Hope lately? Who have we encouraged that has a passion for mission? How have we assisted Hope members with a passion for mission to grow?”
 
As a committee, we strive to be intentional about our mission work. In order to live out Hope’s mission of Loving God, Loving Others, we continue to look for needs both within and outside the Millard area and attempt to serve those unmet needs.
 
We also look to identify those in our congregation who show a passion for mission, explore that passion and assist to get the resources needed to make that mission flourish (volunteers, leaders, funding, equipment, facilities, etc).
 
We are always looking to build diversity in the Hope mission team and always welcome new members!

Terry Haas (he/him)

Elder for Mission

Hope Annual Garage Sale

June 11-13, 2026

Our 2026 sale proceeds were over $9,000 that will be used for our local mission programs!

Items we accept: kids and adult clothing, shoes, accessories, household items, kitchenware, toys, games, holiday decorations, garden accessories, books,  light furniture (under 50 lbs), decor, etc. Please help us by ensuring items are clean before donation.

This year we are unable to accept the following items:

  • Beauty products/personal care items
  • Mattresses
  • Heavy Furniture
  • Car seats
  • Baby Cribs and bottles
  • Bike helmets
  • Computers
  • TVs
  • Old running shoes – or shoes with worn soles
  • Underwear and swimsuits
  • Household cleaners/chemicals/paint/hazardous items
  • Broken, cracked or chipped items; broken appliances
  • Dirty, soiled or torn clothing or linens
  • Weapons/guns/pocket knives
  • Magazines/flyers/catalogues
  • Illegal Goods
  • Medications

 

Please invite friends, neighbors and co-workers to donate and shop!

School Supply Collection

Hope collects school supplies for Neihardt, Sandoz, Norris, and Cody Elementary Schools in Millard and Franklin Elementary School in North Omaha, now through August 9, 2026.  All of these schools have very large populations of children who qualify for free and reduced price lunches. Supplies can be left in the donation barrel in the lobby.

Here are the most critical needs:

  • Large Box of Kleenex
  • Hand Sanitizer w/ pump
  • Anti-bacterial disinfectant wipes
  • Box of 24 Crayola Crayons
  • Glue Sticks
  • Spiral Notebook (70-page, wide rule)
  • Water Bottles
  • #2 Yellow Pencils
Other Items

• Large Zipper Back Pack
• Lysol Wipes
• Box of Ziploc Sandwich Bags
• Box of Ziploc Snack Size Bags
• Box of Ziploc Gallon Bags
• Highlighters
• Plastic Pencil Box 5” x 8”
• Package of 12 Crayola Colored Pencils
• Box of Crayola Thin Markers
• Box of Crayola Thick Markers
• Red Checking Pen
• Pencil Bag
• Large pink erasers
• Scotch Tape

• Wired headphones for IPad work
• Elmer’s White Glue
• Multi-colored Highlighters
• Dry Erase Markers
• Crayola 8 count Watercolor Paint Set
• 7 Pocket Accordion File
• 2-Pocket Folder 2/metal brads
• 2-Pocket Folder with horizontal pockets
• Mead Primary Journal
• Composition notebook, not spiral bound
• Package of loose-leaf paper
• Small Pencil Sharpener