Our sermon for this week. Click here to view the sermon from the previous week. 




Medical Team Training 

On April 9, at 6:00 p.m. Hope's Medical team will be meeting in the Cafe Corner for training. We are excited to be taking this next step and look forward to sharing this important information with you. 

If you have not yet signed up to be a part of the Medical team but are interested, please contact Dean Birschbach at 920-579-4554.

 


Thank You!

Thank you Hope for your donations and volunteering to pack mana packs at Feed My Starving Children March 21, 2026. 

There were 548 volunteers from the Fond du Lac area churches that packed 648 Boxes, containing 139,968 Meals to Feed 383 Kids for a year!!!!

 


Women on Their Own

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

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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.

 


Shelter for Hope 

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.


Fond du Lac Blood Drive 

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.


Updates to Online Giving 

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.


Loaves & Fishes 2026

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. 

  • Volunteer to serve.  Meal preparation starts at 3:30pm at Church of Peace. 
  • Bake homemade cookies that will be served with the meals. 
  • Contribute to “Hope Lutheran Loaves & Fishes." Money is directly used to purchase chicken, potatoes, bread, and fresh carrots for the meals.

Save  the  2026  Dates: April 6th, 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 

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.


Isaiah Bible Study 

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. 


Qualified Charitable Distributions (QCDs)

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.

 


SCRIP for Music Ministry

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


Martha Ministry

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.


Sermons Online 

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. 


Free Transportation 

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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