God has blessed Hope’s Walleye Weekend efforts again this year! Many thanks to all the volunteers who came to work at Hope's concession stand in Family Land. Over 75 people assisted by donating money or items, working at the food stand and volunteering behind the scenes. It was a great time to come together to work, have fun and build friendships within our congregation while raising money for worthwhile community projects.
Hope raised over $9,300 which was shared equally between The Salvation Army of Fond du Lac, St. Katharine Drexel Shelter, Charis Pregnancy Help Center and Sleep in Heavenly Peace - WI, Fond du Lac . Hope’s Parish Nurse Program received the tips which came to over $600.
Thank you to all the members of Hope who supported this fundraiser with their purchases, time, and donations.
We sold:
526 bottles of soda (including lemonade)
240 bottles of Gatorade
108 cans of Bubbl'r (new in 2025)
504 bottles of water
330 brats
430 hot dogs
700 hamburgers
Approximately 89 gallons of ice cream scooped, approximately 1,424 oz of SpaghettiOs, 1,710 sno-cones!
God is good!
Join your Hope Community as we celebrate and give thanks in
worshipping and praising our Lord. The Hope Picnic will take place on church grounds, Sunday, September 7 following the 10:00am service.
Watch for more additional information in upcoming bulletin
notices. In the meantime, consider joining the Picnic Committee!
We began our planning sessions in late July and extend an
invite to anyone who would have interest in joining us.
If you would be interested in volunteering for this amazing
Hope Event – please reach out to Pastor Enderle
Remember, Only one service this weekend. See you there!
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.
A Community of Faith in the Heart of Fond du Lac
