Blessed be the memory of

William "Bill" R. Berg, Child of God

Feb 9, 1951 — Jul 22, 2026

Bloomer


William “Bill” Robert Berg, age 75, of Bloomer, died at home on July 22, 2026, under the loving care of his family and St. Croix Hospice, after a 6-year battle with Lewy Body Dementia.

He was born on February 9, 1951, to Gilman and Agnes (Everson) Berg. Bill spent his first 10 years on the farm in Hay Creek before settling in at Monkey Doodle Ranch, 1 ¼ miles north of Sand Creek. Bill graduated from Chetek High School in 1969, and went on to attend Eau Claire Technical College earning a degree in Diesel Mechanics.

 

Bill married Gloria Meinen on September 23, 1978. Together they had two children: Deborah in 1980 and Derrick in 1987. Bill farmed with his father until Gilman's death in 1988. After selling the dairy cows, Bill worked at the Wal Mart Distribution Center in Menomonie until his retirement in 2018.

Bill loved watching the big ships in Duluth, Sprint Car racing, visiting with his buddies in Sand Creek and watching and rewatching his favorite movie "Grumpy Old Men”. Bill also loved scaring people, telling stories and eating circus peanuts. He kept his sense of humor and the twinkle in his eye until the end.


Bill is survived by his wife: Gloria Berg; daughter: Deb Berg (David Sabin) of Chippewa Falls; son: Derrick Berg of St. Cloud, MN; sister: Marie Swanson of Sand Creek; and many numerous family members and friends.


In lieu of flowers, donations may be directed to NF First Inc., the Humane Society of Barron County or the Hospice Support Foundation.


Visitation will be held from 4:00 to 7:00 PM, on Sunday, July 26, 2026, at Olson Funeral Home in Bloomer. Private burial will be held at Zion Cemetery in Sand Creek.  


Sunday, August 2, 2026

Rev. Dr. Carolyn Schneider, 

Missionary in Guyana, South America    


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


We welcome our missionary, Rev. Dr. Carolyn Schneider, serving in Guyana, South America


To view streamed worship live anytime:  

YouTube Link to View Streamed Worship:                                      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 (Eau Claire assigned #  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)

Save the dates for

VBS/Parent's Night Out

Join us August 5.

Watch for Weather Related Updates

UPDATE:

  

NO CURRENT 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)


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)

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/)


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      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.

    Events

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    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.