Our sermon for this week. Click here to view 
the sermon from the previous week. 

Click here to access Pastor Enderle's Bible Study tutorial videos. 




Updates to Online Giving 

As of January 1, 2026 members will need 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. 

Contact the church office with any questions you may have. 


Women on Their Own 

Start off 2026 by joining other Women On Their Own. Our first meeting for the new year is 11:30 am at Faro’s Restaurant on Thursday, January 15. Faros is located at 131 North Pioneer Road in Fond du Lac. 

Contact Sylvia at  920-979-8465  for your reservation. 


LWML SWD Winter Getaway

Attention Women of Hope! LWML South Wisconsin District will hold their 2026 Winter Getaway January 30 & 31 at the Radisson Hotel here in Fond du Lac. 

The theme is God IS WITH YOU and the guest speaker is Rev. Keith GeRue a U.S. Army Chaplain currently serving as Associate Pastor at Trinity Lutheran Church & School in Menasha WI and Assigned to the 452 Combat Surgical Hospital in Milwaukee. 

The registration deadline is January 16, fee includes Saturday lunch.  What a great opportunity for our ladies to attend a LWML Retreat right in their own backyard. 

Please contact Kris McEssy for a registration form(920-921-5062 or 920-251-2501 to text). 


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: February 9th,  April 6th, June 1st, August 3rd, September 28th, November 23rd. 

Contact  Sandy  Barber at 923-474 or Kim  Ross at 204-2038 for more information. 


Midweek Lenten Worship 

Our Midweek Lenten worship services kick of Ash Wednesday, February 18 with a 12pm and 6pm services.

Our Midweek worship services continue throughout the Lenten season; February 25, March 4, 11,18, 25. All services are at 12pm and 6pm. 

 


New Men's Bible Study

Attention Men of Hope! An all-new Bible Study entitled, "Esto Vir Valorem - A 40 Day Lenten Spiritual Journey for Men" launches Ash Wednesday, February 18 and runs through Easter Sunday, April 5. 

Please enter your name and email adress into this Microsoft Form and login information will be sent to you.  Please allow 24 to 48 hours to receive login instructions.


 Registration Open!

Registration for the Spring Men's Retreat, March 13-15, is officially open. We will once again travel to Purple Haze Acres in Rubicon, Wisconsin for three days of fellowship, food and fun! the outing includes on-site tent camping with campfires and Michelin Star gourmet meals.

The registration fee is $75 for the entire weekend. Cash or check to be made out to Men's Club or $15.00 per meal for those attending for a portion of the event. Members are encouraged to arrive Thursday so we can begin our fellowship and devotions throughout Friday and Saturday. Sunday is capped off with our final gourmet breakfast followed up with a worship service. 

Registrations are to be returned to Pastor by March 1, 2026. 


Feed My Starving Children

The 2026 Fond du Lac area Feed My Starving Children (FMSC) mobile pack is scheduled for Saturday March 21, 2026 at the Fond du Lac County Fairgrounds.

FMSC is a Christian Non-profit that provides nutritionally complete meals specifically formulated for malnourished children. A group of Fond du Lac area churches have been hosting the FMSC mobile pack since 2013.

You can help by donating and by volunteering. The "Have a Heart" tree will be displayed in the narthex February 1-15 where more information will be available.

Watch the January/February bulletins for more information.

Donations may be mailed to:
Feed My Starving Children
Attn: Mobile Pack #2603-024SC,
401 93rd Ave NW
Coon Rapids, MN 55433

Thank you for joining in turning Hunger into Hope!

Questions may be directed to Barb Sippel, 920-979-9840. 


Monday Evening Bible Study

This small group study begins at 5pm and welcomes anyone who is interested. 

This study focuses on scriptures throughout the Bible. No Bible knowledge or study experience is needed. If you want to learn about Jesus, who you are in God’s eyes and how to apply God’s Word to everyday living, come join us. The intention is to strengthen your relationship with the Trinity- Father, Son, Holy Spirit. 

Bibles available if you do not have one. 

Please call if you have any questions – Carla 920-517-1098.


Qualified Charitable Distributions (QCDs)

Did you know you can donate to the church tax free using funds from you IRA? It's true! 

Learn more by reading a feature article on QCDs in the October newsletter.

 


SCRIP for Music Ministry

What is Scrip? Scrip is gift card fundraising. It is a different way to fundraise, taking gift cards and turning them into dollars raised for the Music Ministry Programs. Here’s how it works.

Purchase a gift card for $10-$100 for some place you’re already going to spend money – gas station, grocery store, restaurant, etc. You pay the face value of the card, no additional fees, and have the dollar amount on the gift card to spend. The Board of Music receives a discount when we purchase these cards, hence, we have made a small profit on the gift card and you have your full dollar amount to spend!

For example, you purchase a $100 gift card for Pick N Save. You have $100 to spend. The Scrip Pick N Save card cost us $96 to purchase, so the Board of Music profits $4. The Board of Music has used this money to support our Music Ministry here at Hope. The Scrip program has helped us purchase items such as: New handbell tables, foam pads, black velvet coverings, new choir folders, whiteboard for the Music Studio (to replace the old chalkboard), cross banner for the Music Studio (to inspire both adults and children as they make music!), and
shirts for Children’s Choir. 

This year, we plan to use the funds raised to help with the purchase of a new drum set for the 10:30 service. (Did you know the current drum kit is now 20 years old!)

Scrip is sold almost every weekend. We have some Scrip gift cards in stock. If we do not have what you would like, it can be ordered. The ordered Scrip will arrive in 1-2 weeks. Visit us at the Welcome Center to learn more!

Times available:
Saturday, 5:30 PM service for 15 min after the service has ended
Sunday, 8:00 AM service for 15 min after the service has ended
Sunday, 10:30 AM service for 15 min before the service starts


Martha Ministry

Did you know Hope has a Martha Ministry? It is an opportunity to serve members of Hope who may need 
help with meals for a few days after being hospitalized or just want or need a home-cooked meal once in a while.  

Hope members volunteer to make a meal and deliver it to the home. Are you interested in preparing a meal? Have you been released from the hospital? Do you need help with meals? 

Please contact Katherine Enderle at 608-343-1047 (call or text) or k.enderle@yahoo.com.  


Sermons Online 

Follow us online for access to sermons and Messages of Hope devotions. Videos of each are posted weekly on our YouTube channel and can be found on the home page of our website as well as our Facebook and Instagram social media channels. 

For those who do not have internet access, Weekly Sermon and Message of Hope DVD videos can be checked out from the church office. Call the church office at 920-922-5130 with any questions you may have. 

Follow our Facebook page where you will find daily posts devotional posts as well. 


Giving Online 

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 and completed through GivePlus and Vanco Payment Systems. This service also allows members to electronically make their MRD from their 401. Select “Give” on the church website to get started.


Free Transportation 

Are you or someone you know in need of a ride to Hope Lutheran Church to attend worship services at no cost to you? The Board of Outreach is offering cab fare to and from Hope for any of our worship services for those in need. 

Please contact Quality Cab at 920-929-8888 for a ride.


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