Some of Our Ministries

No matter your season of life, we want you and your family to join us! You are always welcome here at New Hope. Check out the ABOUT US "News/Bulletins" tab for the Announcements, Worship Bulletins, Newsletter, and more, as well as the "Calendar" tab for current schedules. For more information contact the church office.

  • Children

    First Communion Class will be offered again in April 2020.


    The heart of children's ministry at our church is to teach kids about who God is and how God's word applies to their lives in creative and memorable ways. We want kids to know that the Bible is full of interesting stories that matter in their lives today, that fun and games are definitely allowed at church, that there are adults in the church who truly want to love and lead them closer to Jesus. In other words, we want them to know that where God is, life is a lot more fun! For New Hope's Scholarship Application for Luther Park Bible Camp, download the document under Luther Park below.

  • Students

    For the 2019 - 2020 Class Schedule hit the Confirmation Link

    We believe that junior high and high school students in our midst are world changers in the making. We want to guide our students in developing a personal faith in Christ as they step into their specific roles in the story God is writing in their lives. Confirmation is a two year program. Students can begin in 6th or 7th grade. We teach the faith, and engage the students in conversation about how faith fits into their lives. One year is a concentration on the Bible, where we go through from beginning to end. The second year is a focus on the Small Catechism - The Lord's Prayer, The Ten Commandments, and The Apostles Creed. Students affirm their baptism at the end of the second year. Soon there will be a Third Year Option, for those who want to continue together, which will focus on Service Projects and Events.  In high school we continue to engage our students in fun and fellowship as well as service. For New Hope's Scholarship Application for Luther Park Bible Camp, download the document under Luther Park below.

  • Adults

    We have plenty of engaging events and gatherings designed to build the faith and community of our adults as well. Bible studies, men's and women's groups, and ongoing fellowship opportunities are available. We have a very active Quilters group that meets most Monday mornings throughout the year.

  • Sacrament of holy baptism

    We love to celebrate baptisms with families! If you need more information call or email the church office about dates and times.

  • Weddings

    If you're planning a wedding, and would like New Hope to be a part of your day, call or email the church office for more information. 

  • Our Missionaries in Southern Africa

    Philip works with companion churches, companion synods and mission personnel throughout Southern Africa, including the Republic of South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Malawi, Swaziland, and Mozambique. He is also a resource person for ELCA-supported Christian education projects in southen Africa. Philip was born on a mission station in Lululand, South Africa, to missionary parents - Rev Jim and Arlene Knutson.

     

    Philip received his BA  in African Studies & French from the University of Minnesota. He has a Masters of Divinity from Luther Seminary; a Masters in Theology from the Lutheran School of Theology in Chicage; and Doctorate in Theology - Missiology from the University of Western Cape in Cape Town, South Africa. Lou has a BS in Home Economics and Education from University of Stellenboch, South Africa.

     

    Philip and Lou enjoy running, cycling, hiking, windsurfing, reading, and movies. 

    We are grateful for our partnership with Philip and Lou and the work that they do in South Africa.

     

    Contact:                                            Email:

    P. O Box 2192                                    knutson@iafrica.com

    Clareinch 7740                                   Philip.Knutson@elca.org

    Cape Town

    Republic of South Africa




  • New Hope Comforters

    The New Hope Comforters usually exceed the 1,000 mark in quilts made annually. 1,018 were made in 2017. Some are distributed locally, and 740 were given to Lutheran World Relief (LWR). In addition the group supplied 125 personal care kits, 158 baby care kits, 183 school kits, and 6 fabric kits to LWR. A special collection was also taken for Project Comfort, to help fund shipping costs of LWR.  Supplies are also sent to Global Health Mission, including hospital gowns, lab coats, devotional booklets, AIDS/Hospice kits, newborn kits, and boxes of bandages. Join them on Monday mornings in the Fellowship Hall at the Sand Creek site. A good cause, good fellowship, and there's always good food!

  • Luther Park Bible Camp, located on Prairie Lake in Chetek, WI, is in the neighborhood and is a valued ministry partner. Download New Hope's Scholarship Application here. Applications must be in the church office by April 1.

  • New Hope is part of The Northwest Synod of Wisconsin, which is one of 65 synods of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. It is comprised of 199 congregations, over 93,000 members, and over 300 rostered ministers. Synod means walking together, which describes our interdependent ministry relationship.  

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    Travel - oberammergau passion play 2020

    Join the group traveling to see The Passion Play in the summer of 2020. For more information contact Pr. Michael Sparby at nhpastor@chibardun.net.

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Affirmation of Baptism 2019

Emmelee Shipley, Grace Neilsen, and Billy Messinger celebrated their Affirmation of Baptism at New Hope on May 19. "Father in heaven, for Jesus' sake, stir up in them the gift of your Holy Spirit; confirm their faith, guide their lives, empower them in their serving, give them patience in suffering, and bring them to everlasting life." (Photo by Roger Paulson)