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You are invited to attend Hope's Welcome Home Sunday Worship and Picnic Sunday, September 7 on at the picnic patio here at Hope. The worship service is at 10:00am followed by the picnic at 11:30am. There will no other worship services that weekend.
The picnic will again feature a pig roast with pulled pork sandwiches and all the fixings.
We are still in need of volunteers to help with various duties to ensure a successful picnic. Volunteer signup sheets in the Narthex.
We Hope to see you there!
Pastor and Katherine Enderle are hosting yet another amazing, once-in-a-lifetime trip. Hope members will explore Europe via land and on board a Danube River cruise.
The 11-day trip begins September 29, 2026 with a flight from Chicago to Prague, Czech Republic. From there - travelers will experience a number of sites in the Czech Republic before moving on to Austria which will include stops at the Benedictine Abby in Melk, the stunning Wachau Valley and Vienna, Austria's elegant capital. Travelers will also visit Budapest, Hungary's majestic capital, the Slovakian capital city of Bratislava and Linz, Austria's third largest city.
The trip concludes with an October 9 return flight home.
Download the brochure for additional information regarding this unique travel adventure.
Download the registration form to secure your spot for this once-in-a-lifetime experience.
The Board of Trustee is accepting applications for the custodian position.
If you would like more information or know anyone that might be interested in this part-time position, please contact Dean Birschbach, (920) 579-4554, Board of Trustees chairman.
Sunday school at Hope begins Sunday, September 14. If you are interested in teaching Sunday School, please contact Pastor Enderle. The 11 day trip begins with a flight from Chicago to
We are excited to announce Anna Enderle is the new 3-year-old preschool teacher for Hope's Preschool & 4K program. See Anna's biography below.
I’m grateful and excited for this chance to serve the church and families of Hope. I’m especially excited to utilize the nature classroom: my own background is mostly in environmental education. I graduated from Concordia University Wisconsin with a degree in Environmental Studies, and while in school I worked in several wildlife refuges as a biotechnician. After graduating I taught school groups at an environmental learning center in Minnesota. Rain or shine, classes on history, science, and adventure were held out of doors. Once I was back in Wisconsin, I earned my Master’s degree in Education and have worked in several public school districts. In addition to my work in schools, I’ve been working on an organic farm in Campbellsport for the past three years.
I hope to use all these experiences to enrich my classroom and build up Hope’s preschool program. Of course, the most important part of the program is teaching the students about the love of Christ. I’ll strive to keep Him front and center in our day, and I’m sure I’ll be praying as I figure out new routines, students, and activities! Please keep me in your prayers, too, and let me know if you have any questions about the program!
Your new Hope 3P teacher,
Anna Enderle
Hope's Early Childhood Program is asking for your support with the purchase of school supplies for the 3P and 4K classrooms. Amazon Wish Lists of various school supplies have been created for the 2025-2026 school year. The supplies will make learning fun and engaging for all students.
See the 3P list here; https://bit.ly/3Uh51G8
See the 4K list here; https://bit.ly/45ja0Lq
The lists will be open throughout the school year.
If shopping online is not your ideal way to shop, but you would still like to help out, please feel free to make a donation to Hope Preschool/4K. Thank you for your help! Our students appreciate your support!
Please join us Sunday, September 14, 2025 as we recognize and celebrate our volunteers for all they do for Hope and the surrounding community.
The celebration will take place between services.
The second Men’s Retreat is scheduled for Friday, October 10 through Sunday, October 12, 2025. The event theme is David: A Man after God’s Own Heart. We will enjoy fellowship and share devotions.
We will tent camp (bring your own) at Purple Haze Acres, in Rubicon, Wisconsin. Toilets and running water are available on site. The cost is $50 per person for the weekend or $35 per day. Checks are to be made out to Men's Club.
Registration forms available in church sanctuary. We'll see you in October!
We need your help! We are looking for additional ladies to join our list of bakers for funeral luncheons.
If you enjoy baking and can contribute bars, cakes, or other treats, please contact Carol Shields at 920-922-9012.
Your delicious creations will be greatly appreciated!
We are very blessed to have such a giving, supportive congregation. We have now reached 29% of our funding goal for the Picnic Shelter; raising $42,372 toward our $144,480 project funding goal. Thank you all who have contributed to the project.
The shelter will be used for a variety of events, including summer worship services, VBS, Sunday Night Live!, outdoor weddings and family gatherings.
The 34' x 64' structure will feature wood scissor trusses with glulam beams supported by eight, nine-foot stone-wrapped steel columns. Weatherproof materials are featured throughout.
A 1500-watt sound system coupled with custom LED lighting will provide users with an immersive outdoor experience.
Click here for more detailed information.
Can we rely on your support? Donation envelopes are available in the entrance of the Sanctuary. Be sure to note "Picnic Shelter Donation" on the envelope. You may also donate online and select the picnic shelter icon. Thank You!
Registration is now open for Hope's Preschool and 4K. Call 920.922.5130; email preschool@lifeathope.org or visit our web page for more information.
Download the 2025-2026 enrollment form.
Download the 2025-2026 tuition and fees form.
Enroll Today!
Rev. Dr. Fungchatou (Fung) and
Dr. Kalia Lo
Rev. Dr. Fungchatou (Fung) and Dr. Kalia Lo work in partnership with Mission of Christ Network LINC-International, and the Hmong Mission Society. The Lo family is currently serving the Lord as foreign missionaries to the Hmong in Asia.
Our second Missionary, is Rev. Dr. Gottfried Martens, of Trinity Lutheran Church, Berlin, Germany who does mission work especially among refugees from Iran and Afghanistan, offering them opportunities to get to know the Christian faith in Farsi and Dari.
Hope’s commitment is to raise $18,000 this year, which will be split between our two missionaries.
Donations can be made using the envelopes found at the back of church or online.
Rev. Dr. Gottfried Martens
Hope Lutheran serves six Monday night meals each year as part of the city-wide Loaves & Fishes program. In 2024, Hope prepared 1,034 meals, nearly twice as many meals as last year. We have seen an increase in the number of Fond du Lac families struggling with food insecurity. Our congregation’s support is very important to many of our neighbors. Our standard meal includes chicken, potato wedges, fresh carrots, 2 home-made cookies, bread & butter, and milk. Any extra meals are delivered to the St. Katharine Drexel Shelter. In 2024, 134 meals (plus any extra food) were delivered to the shelter.
Hope Lutheran has between 8-13 volunteers serving at each of the meals. We supplement our congregation’s donations with the financial support of Thrivent Action teams and this year we also received a local Kwik Trip grant.
Since there are no meals offered next week, Hope also provided food gift bags. Items included this year were an apple, orange, sausage stick, string cheese, fruit snacks, homemade snack mix, trail mix, cookies, Hot Chocolate, and a couple candy canes and Hershey kisses.
Please continue to pray for our neighbors who struggle with food insecurity and those who serve them. We would like to thank our volunteers and donors for their dedication to our mission.
2025 Save the Dates: August 18th, October 6th, December 8th.
Thank you!
Follow us online for access to sermons and Messages of Hope devotions. Videos of each are posted weekly on our YouTube channel and can be found on the home page of our website as well as our Facebook and Instagram social media channels.
For those who do not have internet access, Weekly Sermon and Message of Hope DVD videos can be checked out from the church office. Call the church office at 920-922-5130 with any questions you may have.
Follow our Facebook page where you will find daily posts devotional posts as well.
You are able to send your offerings through electronic transfer. One-time or reoccurring payments can be setup using either a checking/savings account or a credit card. All transactions are secured and completed through GivePlus and Vanco Payment Systems. This service also allows members to electronically make their MRD from their 401. Select “Give” on the church website to get started.
Are you or someone you know in need of a ride to Hope Lutheran Church to attend worship services at no cost to you? The Board of Outreach is offering cab fare to and from Hope for any of our worship services for those in need.
Please contact Quality Cab at 920-929-8888 for a ride.
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