Blood pressure screenings will be available following the evening church service on Saturday, April 11, as well as between services on Sunday, April 12.
A simple blood pressure check can help to detect a problem and help you to stay heart healthy.
Our new Associate Pastor, Rev. Andrew Mundinger, will be arriving in Fond du Lac mid-May, The Call Committee is planning a gift card shower.
Pick up a gift card from your favorite Fond du Lac establishment as a gift.
Pastor Mundinger’s Installation Service will be held on Sunday, May 24, 2026 at 3:00pm.
The Men’s Club will host Don Herman as the guest speaker for their April 19 meeting. Don, the owner of SUNK? Dive and Ice Service, has been retrieving vehicles, ATVs, and even airplanes from area lakes for more than four decades.
Don will share a number of fascinating stories including the very recent retrieval of a car that broke through the ice and had been on the bottom of Lake Winnebago since 1980!
The meeting begins 5:30pm in the Fellowship Hall with a meal followed by Don's presentation.
You won't want to miss this one!
Contact Glenn Lutzke at 920-583-4280 to confirm your attendance.
Men of Hope are invited to fellowship on Saturday April 25, 2026 at 6:30pm, following the Saturday evening services.
We will meet in our new pavilion, with supper provided.
The Event will last about an hour. We Hope to see you there!
Hope's Pantry of Hope has been selected to participate in the National Association of Letter Carriers annual Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive. What a tremendous blessing!
Volunteers are needed at Hope on Saturday, May 9th at 1:00pm to help sort!
No need to sign up just show up! See you there!
The 2:00pm Tuesday Adult Bible Study will not meet again until May 12th.
We will have a new study to encourage and lead us as we study His word then.
Any questions contact Ann or Dennis Holm 920-266-2283.
VBS 2026 is coming! This year's theme is Rainforest Falls, Exploring the Nature of God, and is open for students entering PreK-6th grade. The dates are June 15-18, 4:30-7:00pm.
Rainforest Falls uses Bible stories to teach children about the nature and character of God – that He made us, knows everything, loves us, and He is our safe place in hard times.
If you can help out this year, please contact Jessica Finley at jfinley@lifeathope.org. Registration will open soon - keep your eye on the bulletin and the Hope website!
Women On Their Own will meet for lunch at 11:30 on Thursday, April 16, at Bob’s on the Avenue.
We welcome any first-timers.
Reservations with Sylvia at 920-979-8465.
Preschool & 4K registrations for the 2026-27 school year are available now.
Click here to download the 2026-27 Hope Preschool & 4K enrollment and tuition/fees forms.
More Updates on the Shelter of Hope! It's hard to believe not long ago we were experiencing a major winter storm with the foundation of the picnic shelter (pillars and support beams)all that was n place - waiting for clear weather to continue construction. Fast forward to March 25 where major progress has been made been done including installation of the trusses, roof, soffits, shingles and facia.
We envision a number of events to be held in our outdoor worship area - capped off with the annual Hope Picnic in September.
We want to thank everyone who contributed funding and energy and in making this wonderful outdoor worship area a reality.
The American Red Cross is facing a serious and ongoing need for blood donations, and the situation has become increasingly urgent.
The Red Cross lists upcoming Fond du Lac blood drives on its official site at www.redcrossblood.org There are multiple upcoming drives scheduled in our area which are hosted by different community partners.
Please consider donating to help save a life! If you have any questions, please contact Joan Farrell.
Members who gave online through 2025 are encouraged to create a new login on Hope's website to continue giving online. Click the "Give" link on the website and select the 2026 online giving option where you can set up your new account.
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. This service also allows members to electronically make their MRD from their 401.
The online giving account used through 2025 will be deleted in the near future.
Contact the church office with any questions you may have.
Would you like to show you care about the less fortunate people in Fond du Lac? Volunteering
to serve is a great way to work with and get to know people of all ages from Hope. There are several ways you can help us with Loaves and Fishes.
Save the 2026 Dates: June 1st, August 3rd, September 28th, November 23rd.
Contact Sandy Barber at 923-474 or Kim Ross at 204-2038 for more information.
Pantry of Hope, located in room H102, is available to members of Hope anytime the administrative building is open. People from the community are served the last Wednesday of each month from 9:00-1:00 by appointment.
If you would like to help with this food assistance ministry, please call 920-375-4960 or contact Sandy Barber or Jon Moen.
Pastor's Isaiah Bible Study, complete with the video tutorial and study guide is still available. it can be found as a drop down with the Ministries tab in the navigation bar.
Did you know you can donate to the church tax free using funds from you IRA? It's true!
Learn more by reading a feature article on QCDs in the October newsletter.
What is Scrip? Scrip is gift card fundraising. It is a different way to fundraise, taking gift cards and turning them into dollars raised for the Music Ministry Programs. Here’s how it works.
Purchase a gift card for $10-$100 for some place you’re already going to spend money – gas station, grocery store, restaurant, etc. You pay the face value of the card, no additional fees, and have the dollar amount on the gift card to spend. The Board of Music receives a discount when we purchase these cards, hence, we have made a small profit on the gift card and you have your full dollar amount to spend!
For example, you purchase a $100 gift card for Pick N Save. You have $100 to spend. The Scrip Pick N Save card cost us $96 to purchase, so the Board of Music profits $4. The Board of Music has used this money to support our Music Ministry here at Hope. The Scrip program has helped us purchase items such as: An all-new electronic drum kit (replacing the previous 26-year-old kit); new handbell tables, foam pads, black velvet coverings, new choir folders, whiteboard for the Music Studio (to replace the old chalkboard), cross banner for the Music Studio (to inspire both adults and children as they make music!), and shirts for Children’s Choir.
Scrip is sold almost every weekend. We have some Scrip gift cards in stock. If we do not have what you would like, it can be ordered. The ordered Scrip will arrive in 1-2 weeks. Visit us at the Welcome Center to learn more!
Times available:
Saturday, 5:30 PM service for 15 min after the service has ended
Sunday, 8:00 AM service for 15 min after the service has ended
Sunday, 10:30 AM service for 15 min before the service starts
As Pastor said in his February newsletter article, it can be hard to ask for help. But if you've been in the hospital or are otherwise laid up, have recently had a baby, or are just feeling the winter doldrums, don't hesitate to reach out - Martha Ministry is happy to provide you with a few home-cooked meals, made with love and delivered to your door!
Call or text Katherine at 608-343-1047 or email k.enderle@yahoo.com with your request, or to join the ministry.
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.
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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