Chairperson: Brenda Rau

We all need a helping hand from time to time. Hopewell UMC is here to offer assistance to our neighbors as best we can. You can reach a team member at 864-483-4088. 

Hardship Fund Statement

In response to the many needs within our community—and mindful of the resources entrusted to us—our hardship assistance ministry is only accepting/considering applications for assistance from our neighbors who live within a three-mile radius of our church, specifically within the 29680 and 29681 zip codes.

A list of resources for those living outside of our ministry area are also available.

Additional Missions at Hopewell include the following:

Thank you to all who participated in, prayed for or donated to our Grubby and Grace Mission Weekend!

“Grubby and Grace,” a church-wide mission project. Everyone is invited to participate in one of five missions.

Fountain Inn Church Project - The project was to insulate the attic of a small 100+ year old church in Fountain Inn.  The church had never been insulated and it is very expensive and difficult to heat and cool. We blew in 12-15" of fiberglass insulation. 

Homeless Bags for Sunday Dinner with a Twist  - For the third year, Hopewell’s Women's Ministry put together homeless bags for Sunday Dinner with a Twist. All adults were welcome to participate. 

Jasmine Road - This was another opportunity for youth and anyone who enjoys outdoor work, to be involved in missions. This team helped with much needed yard work and storm debris clean up at one of the rescue homes.

Jasmine Road helps trafficked women recover and begin life again.

Jasmine Kitchen - This team helped with food preparation for a large event Jasmine Kitchen will be catering later in the week.  This will involve chopping, peeling and slicing vegetables. 

Center for Community Service - This team prepared and painted wooden fencing on the campus that was damaged from previous storms.

Contact: Lera Jackson, 864-360-4910 

Hands of Healing - Hopewell: a medical mission team that travels, alongside Anona UMC, with the primary mission to provide medical, dental, and vision support to the poor and underserved people of Guatemala. Our short-term health clinics have provided medical diagnostic tests and treatments that are otherwise unavailable. Our volunteers have provided healthcare for infants to adults in their 90s. Most have never been seen by a healthcare professional or dentist. Many who have received glasses can actually see to sew, weave, or read for the first time in their lives. The smiles brought by the gift of sight are deeply and permanently imprinted on our hearts. Team members have both medical and non-medical backgrounds. Our next trip is scheduled for February 28 - March 8, 2026. 

Contact: Brenda Rau, 336-416-6181

Kairos Outside:  a special weekend retreat designed to support the female loved ones of men and women who are or have been incarcerated. Families of the incarcerated "do time" right along with their loved ones. In a safe environment with loving people, women interact with other women who are in similar situations and learn to form small support groups to give them strength for the challenges they face. KO of WNC has two weekends each year at South Mountain Christian Camp in Bostic, NC, one in the spring and one in the fall. The team starts training 8 weeks before the weekend. We surround our weekends in prayer and ask others to join with us. Team nor Guests are asked to pay for the weekend. We rely solely on monetary gifts, which is another way to support this ministry.

Learn more about the ministry by clicking here: Kairos Outside. If you are interested in attending the weekend as a Guest or on the Team, please contact Beth Lowe at bloweko@gmail.com.

Pumpkin Patch: Each October Hopewell’s offers a pumpkin patch for the community to purchase their fall pumpkins. Proceeds go toward mission projects and the Epworth Foster Care Christmas Tree.

Contact: Mary Donbach 321-750-8332

Golf Tournament: During the fall a special golf tournament is held to support the general missions of Hopewell United Methodist Church. 

Contact: Mike Bernhard 843-422-5999 & Don Hipps 864-630-6591

James Monroe Mission House:  Hopewell members donated non-perishable items and canned food to church each Sunday for the children to collect during service.  The food is shared between JMMH and the Blessings Box on our campus.  Coats and blankets are donated each winter through Hopewell’s One Warm Coat project.  

Contact: Sally and Don Hipps 864-630-6590 

Spring Fling and Fall Festival Food Coupons: Each spring and fall Hopewell hosts a festival for the community. Children that have been identified as being food insecure at multiple local elementary schools are given coupons for a complimentary lunch from our concessions stand. They and their families can attend the events and enjoy a meal at no charge.

Contact: Mary Donbach 321-750-8332

One Warm Coat: December 1, 2026 till February 1, 2027.

Macaroni Mayhem: We proudly made 276 macaroni and cheese casseroles that were handed out by James Monroe Mission House. They served 312 families in our surrounding community and we are grateful to have been a part of it!

Contact: Steve Jackson, 864-838-7084