Help Our Neighbors
The South Wisconsin District of the Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod and their partners are assessing mercy and human care needs for the people impacted by the Appleton/Menasha tornado. You can help by donating funds to the SWD to assist in their relief efforts for our Appleton/Menasha neighbors.
Click here to donate today!
Women On Their Own
Hope's Women on Their Own September event is 4:30pm, September 17 at Gino’s Italian Restaurant.
All Women On Their Own are invited to join us.
Make your reservations today with Sylvia by calling 920-979-8465.
Men's Ministry
The September Men's Ministry event takes place 6:30pm Saturday, September 26 at the newly constructed Hope Pavilion. Men of all ages are invited to take part in an evening of fellowship, Bible Study and great food prepared by our own Michelin Star Chef Cory Siedschlag.
All you need to bring is a lawn chair and an appetite for great food, fellowship and spiritual growth!
We Hope to see you there!
Marriage Seminar
We are excited to announce Hope is hosting a marriage seminar9 am to 6:30 pm. Saturday, November 14. Participants will attend the Saturday evening service together.
Led by Pastor and Katherine Enderle, this one-day marriage seminar combines Biblical wisdom with practical relationship insights from modern counseling, communication studies, psychology, and family systems theory. The goal is not merely to help couples “get along,” but to help husbands and wives grow in love, trust, forgiveness, friendship, and spiritual unity.
The seminar is designed for married couples of all ages and stages:
Newly married couples
Couples in the middle years
Empty nesters
Couples struggling with communication or conflict
Healthy couples seeking deeper connection
The seminar balances:
Teaching
Personal reflection
Couple discussion
Group interaction
Prayer
Practical application
Daycare will be provided for parents with children. The cost is
$50.00 payable to Hope Lutheran Church. Text or call Kristina Noren at 262.483.0159 to register.
We Hope to see you there!
Chili Supper
The 76th Annual Chili Supper is 4-6:30pm Tuesday, November 17. Both dine-in or cold take-out order for pickup options will again be available. The event will be held in the Fellowship Hall.
The cold pickup options are available in quarts and pints.
Tickets can be purchased after the church services for three
weekends, starting October 24 through November 8, or from any Men’s Club member.
Dine-in tickets are $12 for adults, $6 for children six to twelve and free for children five and under. Cold pickup tickets are $12 for
quarts and $6 for pints.
We Hope to see you there.
healthcare
All adults 18 and older are encouraged to attend an informative presentation on the importance of having a Power of Attorney for Health Care.
A representative from ThedaCare Advance Care Planning will explain why this document is important and answer questions about healthcare decision-making. Attendees can complete a Power of Attorney for Health Care form during the session.
While the presentation is being provided by ThedaCare, the information and Power of Attorney for Health Care form are applicable regardless of your healthcare provider or healthcare system.
The presentation will be held on Sunday, September 27, at 9:20 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall. Questions? Contact Joan Farrell at jfarrell@lifeathope.org.
Fall Women's Retreat
Join us as we continue our journey together in devotion based on Ruth Chou Simmons' book, Pilgrim. Additional event details and registration information coming soon!
September men's club
Hope's Men's Club warmly welcomes BMO Personal Banker Tami Lemke as our guest speaker for our September meeting. Tami will discuss financial fraud and what you can do to protect yourself and your assets.
The meeting will be held in the Fellowship Hall. We will begin at 5:30pm with our meal followed by Tami's presentation. Our business meeting will take place at the conclusion of the presentation.
Men of Hope and their guests are welcome to attend.
Questions? Call or text Denis Holm at 920.251.3610.
Fall Men's Retreat
We will return to Peace Camp September 17-20 for our Fall Camping/Men's Retreat. A revised schedule will provide a Bible Study and Worship Service on Saturday, September 19 for those who opt not to camp overnight and or prefer to experience both the Bible Study and Worship Service in one day.
Click here to download the information pamphlet and registration form. The registration deadline is September 1. We Hope you will join us!
4K School Supplies
Mrs. Carus is prepping her 4K classroom for the 2026-2027 school year. We are asking for help in purchasing a variety of supplies to ensure our students have an enriched learning experience throughout the year.
Click here to download our 4K supply list which includes a QR Code for access to our Amazon Wishlist. Thank you for your consideration!
3P School supplies
Click here to download the 3P supply list.
Click here to visit our Amazon Wish List.
If shopping is not your ideal way of support 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!
CHURCH PICNIC 2026
The annual church picnic is set for Sunday, September 13. We will gather at 10:00am for our worship service in Hope's newly finished outdoor pavilion - followed up with delicious food, fellowship and fun!
Volunteers are needed. Signup sheets are in the narthex. We are also looking for people to bring lawn games such as bocce ball, cornhole, and ladder ball etc.
Preschool & 4K Registrations
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.
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.
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: 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. Bookings can be scheduled through Hope’s website or by calling 920-375-4960.
Many thanks to our church family for the generous support we have received over the past six years. Pantry of Hope would not exist without you!
For more information, please contact Sandy Barber or Jon Moen.
rides to church
The Board of Outreach is providing free rides to and from church for those in need.
Contact Quality Cab at 920.929.8888 one day in advance of your transportation needs.
Prayer Chain
Hope has an active prayer chain. All prayers are confidential and may be submitted anonymously.
Fill out a request card, found on the tables as you enter the Sanctuary, or call Darlene Engle at 920-923-5314.
MARTHA MINISTRY
Martha Ministry provides homecooked meals made and delivered with love - and sometimes a hug! If you've been hospitalized, had a baby, been ill, or just need a boost, we can help.
Contact Katherine Enderle at 608-343-1047 (call or text) or k.enderle@yahoo.com with your request, or to offer to help.
SCRIP
Help support Hope’s Music Ministry by purchasing SCRIP cards. The cards can be used for everyday living expenses and business/leisure travel. Proceeds from the card sales help support Hope’s Music Ministry throughout the year.
You can download the order forms here.
Forms and payment (cash or check) can be dropped off at the SCRIP booth in the Narthex on the 2nd and 4th Sunday of each month.
WORSHIP ONLINE
Weekly services can be accessed on the homepage of our website at www.lifeathope.org, as well as facebook.com/lifeathope, instagram.com/lifeathope and youtube.com/@lifeathope.
