Sunday, June 22

The Story - Chapter 20 - Esther, The Queen of Beauty and Courage

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


While Esther and Mordecai are God's key players, it is God himself who stands out as the sovereign hero in this story. In Esther's example, we see that God calls his people fearlessly to risk all for what is right. In Haman's demise, we see a perfect illustration of an eternal truth: pride goes before a fall.

  • Finding a Queen - Esther 1-2
  • Two King's Men - Esther 2-4
  • A risky Move - Esther 5
  • Skewered - Esther 6-7
  • Tables Turned - Esther 8-10

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

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- 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)

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Sunday, June 29 - The Story - Chapter 21

Rebuilding the Walls of Jerusalem

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


God's sovereign heand is at work, preserving his people and paving the way to blessing if they chose to obey. The Word of God brings revival and reformation to the covenant community. God's purposes are accomplished through the hard work of prayer the sweat of faithful labor, and the courage to stand and fight. The people of God cannot dwell in his Promised Land as faithful witnesses if they are living compromised lives, failing in matters of basic obedience and ethical integrity.

  • Sent on a Mission - Ezra 7; Nehemiah 1-2
  • Opposition...Again - Nehemiah 4, 6
  • Reformation - Nehemiah 7-8; Malachi 1-4

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

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- 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)

Sunday, July 6 - The Story - Chapter 22

We Begin the New Testament in our 2025 Walk Through the Bible

The Birth of the King

Speaker: Carol Anderson

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


John explicitly teaches the preexistence of the Son of God, the Word who was with God and was God. Matthew emphasizes Jesus' birth to a virgin mother and adoptive father who, in faith, committed themselves to God's mysterious plan, including angelic visitors, important dreams, magi from far away, and a trip to Egypt. Luke demostrates God's sovereign hand guiding history to fulfill prophecy and highlights the humble shepherds who visited Jesus.

  • The Word - John 1
  • According to Your Word - LUke 1
  • Committed - Matthew 1
  • Movements - Matthew 2
  • His Father's House - Luke 2

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

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- 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)

Sunday, July 13 - The Story - Chapter 23

Jesus' Ministry Begins

Speaker: Natalie Ellefson

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


Jesus' ministry was announced and endorsed bby John the Baptist, one of the most significant figures in Judea at that time. The four evangelists emphasized not only Jesus' message, miracles, and atoning death, but how he lived his life in full accordance with God's will, the life we were meant to live. Jesus' message was authenticated with miracles. The primarey opposition to Jesus' ministry (and that of John before him) came from the religious leaders of hte day.

  • John and Jesus - Matthew 3; John 1-2
  • Tempted - Matthew 4
  • The Inside Story - John 3-4
  • Power - Mattthew 4; Mark 1-3
  • Disciples - Matthew 11; Mark 3; Luke 8

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

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- 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)

10a Only

Sunday, July 21 - One Service at 10a

  in Sand Creek's Memorial Park

The Story /Chapter 23 / No Ordinary Man

Speaker: Mark Gilberts

Jesus, preaching in parables, calls out those who have ears to hear. Jesus confronts the religious leaders, calling their external expression of obedience to account for their internal lack of compassion. In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus announces the "constitution" of his kingdom. Jesus demonstrates his power over the forces of chaos - stormy seas, sickness, and even death.


  • The Parables - Mark 4; Luke 10, 15
  • Life in the Kingdom - Matthew 5-7
  • To the Other Sid - Mark 4-5
  • Two Ways to Rule - Matthew 9; Mark 5-6
  • "Is It I" - Matthew 4
  • The Bread of Life - John 6


Sunday, July 27 - The Story - Chapter 25

Jesus, The Son of God

Speaker: Carol Anderson

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


A massive showdown with the religious leaders seems inevitable. Jesus, once again, is affirmed as God's Son by God himself as he speaks with Moses and Elijah on a mountaintop. The question of Jesus' identity is emerging as the central concern of Jesus' day and of the Gospels. The disciples, despite Jesus' frank proclamations, still do not understand that he will die and be raised again in three days. Jesus raises a man three days dead, demonstrating that he is the resurrection and the life. The conspiracy to kill Jesus is set in motion with the recruitment of Judas Iscariot.

  • The Son Confessed and Revealed - Matthew 17; Mark 8-9; Luke 9
  • Radical Claims and Dangerous Opposition - John 7-8, 11
  • A Matter of Faith - Mark 10; John 11
  • Coming to a Head - Matthew 21; Mark 11-12, 14; Luke 22; John 12

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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)

Sunday, August 3 - The Story - Chapter 26

The Hour of Darkness

Speaker: Joyce Gilberts

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 his last hours with his disciples, Jesus took time to teach them what true servanthood looks like and express his love for them, knowing they would abandon him. Even as he was arrested, Jesus was in control of the situation; he was not a victim but a champion on his way to battle. The religious and political leaders who crucified Jesus were motivated more by a desire for self-preservation than for justice. Jesus, fully man and fully God, felt the full weight of God's wrath against sin as he was beaten for our transgressions and lifted up on the cross for our healing.

  • The Last Passover - Mark 13; John 13
  • I Have Overcome the World - Matthew 26; John 14, 16-17
  • In the Garden - Matthew 26; Luke 22; John 18
  • The Trial - Matthew 26-27; Luke 22; John 18-19
  • Jesus Wears the Father's Crown - Matthew 27; Mark 15; Luke 23; John 19

- 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)

Sunday, August 10 - The Story - Chapter 27

The Resurrection

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


Death is defeated by the resurrection: "Jesus is risen! He is risen indeed!" The gospel writers took great pains to demonstrate the historical reality of the resurrection. Jesus's resurrection is the beginning of the fulfillment of God's promised restoration of all things and the start of a new work of creation.

  • Into the Tomb - Matthew 27; John 19
  • Resurrection - Mark 16; John 20
  • Questions and Answers - Luke 24
  • Restored and Commissioned - Matthew 28; John 21

- 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)

Affirmation of Baptism 2025

May 18, 2025

Sophie Buck, Oliver Link, Maxwell Martinson, Maxwell Bartels, Benjamin Neilsen, Dominic Flatland, Natalie Ellefson, Pr. Michael Sparby, and Carol Anderson.


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


At last, God's patience with Israel is spent, and the northern kingdom falls to the Assyrian Empire, never to rise again. Judah illustrates what happens when God's people allow him to be their ally. Even the mightiet empire fall back before him! In Isaiah's prophecy, we see the clearest witness to the coming Messiah.

  • The Fall of Israel: 2nd Kings 17
  • Taking a Stand: 2nd Kings 18-19
  • A Prophet Called Out: Isaiah 6
  • The Very Bad News: Isaiah 13
  • The Very Good News: Isaiah 14, 49, 53

- 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.


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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)


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

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