Blessed be the memory of

Sonja Marie Anderson Risser,

Child of God

Blessed be the memory of  

Sonja Marie Anderson Risser, Child of God!


8/8/40 - 3/3/25


Sonja was baptized at Zion Lutheran Church in Sand Creek, Wisconsin on 9/1/1940

Sponsors were Mr. and Mrs. Carl Bjork, Oscar Anderson, and Margaret Anderson

Our beloved sister, aunt, step-mother and friend passed away in Woodbury, MN.

She was preceded in death by parents, Norman and Esther Anderson; husband, David Risser; brother-in-law, Thomas Thompson; step-daughter, Lisa Dumke; step-son, James Risser.

Sonja is survived by sister, Virginia Thompson; nieces and nephews, Linnea Thompson; Kathy Thompson (Marie Sherwood); Sherri Valvo; Jane Greer; Jerry Thompson; Sarah and Timothy Valvo; Harmony, Paige and Payton Thompson; step-daughter, Suzanne (Mike) Johnson.

Born in Sand Creek, WI, Sonja had a 40-year career at Lutheran Brotherhood in Minneapolis, where she made lifelong friends.

Sonja will be remembered for her devout faith, love of family, clever wit and a generous kindness shown to those she loved.

Special thanks to Dr. Puneet Cheema for his care of Sonja during her final years fighting lung cancer.


Sunday, March 16

The Story - Chapter 10

Standing Tall, Falling Hard/King Saul

New Hope on the Creeks               

8:30a at our Pine Creek Site

9:20a Coffee Fellowship at both sites

10a at our Sand Creek Site


In the case of each character in this story, we see that God is seeking people willing to trust and obey him whatever the circumstances. Although fathers may be faithful, this does not guarantee their children will be. God's people are called to covenant faithfulness, not conformity to the cultures around them. A leader's personality and charisma are not as important as humble obedience.


New Hope is going through the biblical story, from beginning to end, in 2025 reflecting on God's story in its chronological order, beginning with creation. Copies of this narrative, The Story, are available through the church office for $5, if you'd like to read along with each chapter. We'll cover one chapter each Sunday - Genesis through Revelation, ending Labor Day weekend. 


Biblical Reference Texts Today:  

The Last Judge/Samuel - 1 Samuel 1-4

The First King/Saul - 1 Samuel 8-10

Saul in Battle - 1 Samuel 11-13, 15


- To VIEW streamed worship live or anytime:  

YouTube Link to  New Hope on the Creeks 

New Hope Lutheran Church of Sand Creek & Pine Creek, WI

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgsG8Jl-RdcdnKSnFI48DyQ


- To LISTEN live:

+ Telephone Ministry 534-444-4300 (This is an Eau Claire assigned number. Long distance rates may apply. Contact the church office if financial help is needed)

+ Telephone Live Stream http://newhope.listentochurch.com (Free on our website www.newhopescpc.org)

Watch for Weather Related Updates

UPDATE: 


We’ll post on our website, Facebook page, and start prayer chains. When you see a change, please notify others not connected to these. Thanks for your help.


- To view streamed worship live or anytime:  

YouTube Link to View Streamed Worship New Hope on the Creeks 

New Hope Lutheran Church of Sand Creek & Pine Creek, Wisconsin

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgsG8Jl-RdcdnKSnFI48DyQ


- To listen live:

+ Telephone Ministry 534-444-4300 (This is an Eau Claire assigned number. Long distance rates may apply. Contact the church office if financial help is needed)

+ Live Stream http://newhope.listentochurch.com (Free on our website www.newhopescpc.org)


Sunday, March 23

The Story - Chapter 11

From Shepherd to King/David

New Hope on the Creeks               

8:30a at our Pine Creek Site

9:20a Coffee Fellowship at both sites

10a at our Sand Creek Site


The Lord does not look at the outward appearance but at the heart. Military might, represented in the giant Goliath, means nothing if you fight for the Lord. David, though anointed for the kingship, was willing to wait for God's perfect timing and was unwilling to dishonor God's anointed one. David and Jonathan's friendship presents a timeless picture of covenantal love. David's royal line would one day produce a Son to sit on an eternal throne.


New Hope is going through the biblical story, from beginning to end, in 2025 reflecting on God's story in its chronological order, beginning with creation. Copies of this narrative, The Story, are available through the church office for $5, if you'd like to read along with each chapter. We'll cover one chapter each Sunday - Genesis through Revelation, ending Labor Day weekend. 


Biblical Reference Texts Today:  

The Lord's Anointed - 1 Samuel 16

David and Goliath - 1 Samuel 17

David and Jonathan - 1 Samuel 18

David and Saul - 1 Samuel 18, 24; Psalm 59

A Tragic End - 1 Samuel 31; 2 Samuel 22

Unashamed - 2 Samuel 6

A House for the Lord - 1 Chronicles 17


- To VIEW streamed worship live or anytime:  

YouTube Link to  New Hope on the Creeks 

New Hope Lutheran Church of Sand Creek & Pine Creek, WI

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgsG8Jl-RdcdnKSnFI48DyQ


- To LISTEN live:

+ Telephone Ministry 534-444-4300 (This is an Eau Claire assigned number. Long distance rates may apply. Contact the church office if financial help is needed)

+ Telephone Live Stream http://newhope.listentochurch.com (Free on our website www.newhopescpc.org)

Pancake Breakfast

   sponsored by Men's Group

Sunday, April 13 at our Sand Creek site

8:30a - 9:50a


Easter Cantata

"Blessed" 

A Holy Week Journey Through the Beatitudes

New Auburn Community Choir

Sunday, April 13 at 3p

   at our Sand Creek site


Confirmation Class 2024

Clarissa Buhr, Mason Smith, Annabella Bartels

Pastor Michael Sparby, Carol Anderson


The Affirmation of Baptism:  Sunday, May 19

8:30a Worship at our Pine Creek Site      Annabella Bartels

10a Worship at our Sand Creek Site         Clarissa Buhr, Mason Smith

New Hope Comforters

New Hope Comforters are celebrating Quilt #1000 for 2023, and there's still more year to go! You are welcome to join the Comforters who meet nearly every Monday morning throughout the year at New Hope's Sand Creek site. Quilts are gifted locally, regionally, nationally, and internationally through Lutheran World Relief.


Homeless Youth Christmas Stockings

THANK YOU!

 Confirmation Homeless Youth Project

Thank you ALL who donated to our Confirmation service project with stocking stuffers and/or Noisy Offerings. Lutheran Social Services (LSS) in Eau Claire works with these youth throughout the year. Your love through the beautiful Christmas Stockings, created again this year by Carolyn Dahl, bring an extra treat during this season.


Sundays at New Hope

Church can be an intimidating place to come the first time — especially if you don’t know what to expect. We hope you'll come! You are welcome to participate fully, or as you wish. Be inspired by the music. Hear the Word. Get in touch with the spiritual. Come to the Table of Mercy. All are welcome at the Lord's Supper! We invite you to experience what the gospel - the good news of Jesus Christ - means at one of our services. You can engage with others and find places for your whole family to connect. Enjoy refreshments! We hope that through visiting with us, you will experience the hope, love, and joy that comes from a community of people who strive to walk in the footsteps of Jesus. You are welcome here!


    Serving Through our Pine Creek Site

    We celebrate with all who work tirelessly throughout the year to bring substantive hope to many through quilts, school kits, baby care kits, personal care kits, and more. Thanks for all you do!

    One Congregation, Two Locations

    Mailing Address: 

    New Hope Lutheran Church, P.O. Box 85, Sand Creek WI 54765


    Sand Creek site/church office Physical Address:  

    E9085 County Highway V, Sand Creek, WI 54765

         Once in Sand Creek, cross the Red Cedar River bridge and go one mile west.


    Pine Creek site Physical Address: E6698 County Highway V, Ridgeland, WI 54763

          From Sand Creek continue west on V for 7 miles.

          From Ridgeland - on the north end of town turn right (east) off 25 onto V and go 4 miles to the church. GPS is often wrong, so just continue on V until you see the church.  


    All are welcome! If you're searching for a spiritual home, we'd love to have you join us!


    Church Office: 

    715-658-1470

    newhopescpc.org


    Sunday Worship: 

    Pine Creek Site: 8:30a

    Sand Creek Site: 10:00a   

    New Hope’s Telephone Ministry & Live Stream have a different phone number and electronic address.
    + Telephone Ministry 534-444-4300 (This is an Eau Claire assigned number. Long distance rates may apply. Contact the church office if financial help is needed)
    + Live Stream http://newhope.listentochurch.com (Free on our website www.newhopescpc.org/)


    • love

      You're not alone here at New Hope! Walk with us in loving God and loving people. 

    • grow

      Explore the spiritual! Grow in faith, relationships, and community. Learn, ask questions, and grow with us.

    • serve

      Be a part of serving others, and building bridges of hope as we connect people to living  life in Jesus Christ.

    Worship

    Let's Gather Together in Praise, and Leave as One to Serve!

    Authentic Worship

    At New Hope, worship in the name and power of the Holy Trinity is central to everything. As we come we declare that there is a deeper side of life sometimes ignored by our culture. We make time to step away from the hectic pace of life to worship, recognizing God’s greater goodness and our need to come faithfully into the presence of God. Here, we respond with our acts of worship to this amazing grace.

    Service Times

    Sundays

    Pine Creek Site: 8:30a

    Sand Creek Site: 10:00a


    *Holy Communion is usually celebrated at each worship service. All are welcome!



    Note: There are dates when we have only one joint service.

    1. Annual Meeting Sunday in January 


    2. 3rd weekend in July - Firemen's Picnic in Sand Creek - worship in Memorial Park in Sand Creek at 10a


    3. Sunday of Labor Day Weekend -

    Worship only at our Sand Creek Site at 10:00 a.m.

     

    Teaching from the Bible

    We believe that practical, relevant teaching is the catalyst for transformation in an individual's life. Scripture is inspired by God the Father, and as we reflect on God's word through the prism of Jesus Christ, we are transformed through the power of the Holy Spirit into God's likeness. It is a lifelong journey, and ultimately we rest in God's grace.  

    Events

    What's Happening at New Hope

    Hang tight while we look up scheduled events...