Events Calendar

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL: tREASURED | June 7th-11th | 3-7pm at Hope

All children ages Pre-K (must be potty-trained) through 6th grade are invited to join us for an adventure-packed, Christ-centered week at Hope’s Vacation Bible School program! More information and registration HERE.

vacation bible school | august 17-21 2020 | outdoors at hope church

Over 50 kids enjoyed an action-packed Christ-centered week together at Vacation Bible School! The Rocky Railway at Hope took kids on an adventure to discover Jesus' power and learn to trust in the Lord.

soup lunch (fundraiser) | sunday, march 8th | after worship @ Hope

Families stayed to enjoy some homemade soup and fellowship after worship. Free will donations went to support upcoming Youth Group (H.E.Y.) activities.

Girls’ night slumber party | friday-saturday, february 28th-29th | Gast House

Ladies in grades 7-12 enjoyed a fun girls' night sleepover at the Poissant House (location changed)!

girls’ purity night | Wednesday, february 26th | at HOpe

Ladies in grades 9-12 came together for a powerful evening to learn and grow together around purity.

annual business meeting & potluck | Sunday, february 23rd | after worship

The Hope family gathered after worship to enjoy a potluck lunch before holding the annual business meeting.

fight NIGHT simulcast EVENT | FRIDAY, february 21st | 6PM @ HOPE CHURCH

About 25 couples joined us for a fun evening of fellowship and growth Friday at Fight Night! It was a great night to laugh and learn together and gain practical tools to honor God through conflict in our relationships. Dinner and childcare were provided - kiddos enjoyed the fun activities provided by wonderful helpers.

“OVERCOMER” FAMILY MOVIE FUNDRAISER | Saturday, February 15th | 6:30pm @ HOPE Church

Families enjoyed the Kendrick brothers' film, "Overcomer" and supported the Hope mission teams going to Guatemala and Kenya, Africa this spring! Childcare and snacks were provided.

Mission Lunch | Sunday, February 9th | after worship @ hope church

People stayed to enjoy lunch and fellowship after worship while supporting Hope missions! The mission teams served a delicious baked potato bar.

‘cakes & carols pancake brunch | sunday, december 22nd | 9am-1pm at the fertile community center

Four local churches have come together to send a team of individuals on a mission trip to Hogar de Vida (homes of life) in Guatemala this spring. Community members came together to enjoy a community Christmas brunch of pancakes, sausage, and fresh fruit to support the team. LEARN MORE about the mission trip.

ladies’ fellowship night | monday, november 18th | 7pm at hope

Ladies enjoyed another fun night of fellowship learning how to set up hors d'oeuvre buffets and garnish foods. We also enjoyed a devotion encouraging us to “taste and see that the Lord is good”... SO good.

Hakuna matata choir concert | Wednesday, October 30th | 7pm at hope

What a special opportunity to worship with the Hakuna Matata Choir from Kenya, Africa! We heard from and connected with inspirational, resilient youth who’ve been blessed by the Connect with a Child ministry.

Pastor appreciation harvest potluck | sunday, OCTOBER 20th | after worship

Together we celebrated Pastor Dennis and Beth and the blessing they are to our Hope family. We also celebrated Pastor Dennis’s birthday, which is on the 24th.

JAM SESSION | WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 2ND | 6PM AT HOPE

Families came for a fun fellowship night to kick off the JAM TIME program. We enjoyed hot dogs and brats, live music, and family fun! We also held a parent meeting to discuss important program information.

ladies fellowship night | tuesday, september 24th | 7pm at hope

Ladies of all ages gathered at Hope for a refreshing night of sweet fellowship, good food, and a simple pumpkin craft. The event theme was, "For everything there is a season..." Together we celebrated the “seasons” we go through in life and God’s unwavering goodness through it all.

bless the bows | Friday, september 13th | 6:00pm at hope

Fall hunters gathered at Hope for a fun evening of fellowship to prepare for the hunting season. They enjoyed fried deer meat and soups, shot their bows, and had a time of devotion and prayer.

Sunday school kick-off | sunday, september 8th | 9AM at hope

We had a wonderful time celebrating the start of another great Sunday School year!

Annual church picnic | Sunday, august 11th | After worship | Poissants’ lake lot

Over 60 people gathered at Poissant's lake lot for the Annual Church Picnic! The church family spent a beautiful day together enjoying yummy food, fellowship, and lots of fun!

VBS: “roar! life is wild, god is good.” | june 4th-8th | 10am-2pm | 4-h building, fairgrounds

Nearly 60 children ages Pre-K through 6th grade took part in an adventure-packed, Christ-centered week at Vacation Bible School this summer. Children and leaders shared the details of their exciting week together during the VBS program held at Hope onSunday, June 9th.

THE fire! | Friday, June 7th | 6:00pm | Hope Church

Several families joined us for a fun evening of fellowship and worship! We kicked off the night with a grill out of brats, burgers, and hot dogs and then enjoyed outdoor games and a worship jam session! Although it was too warm and windy for a bonfire, we still made s’mores indoors!

MARRIAGE NIGHT LIVESTREAM EVENT | FRIDAY, MAY 17TH | 6:30PM @ HOPE CHURCH

Nearly 30 couples joined us for a fun evening of fellowship and growth at Marriage Night - a one-night livestream event for married and engaged couples to laugh and learn as they heard from marriage experts how to honor God through their relationships. Dinner and childcare were provided - 19 kiddos enjoyed the fun activities provided by wonderful helpers.

MN ADULT AND TEEN CHALLENGE | SUNDAY, MAY 5TH | 10:30AM WORSHIP SERVICE @ HOPE CHURCH

We were delighted to welcome individuals from MN Adult and Teen Challenge to worship with us and share testimonies of how God has been at work in their lives. They explained the ministry at MNTC and shared beautiful, powerful worship songs with us. We enjoyed a potluck meal after the service to fellowship with those who came to minister to us and hear more about their stories. MNTC’s mission is to “assist teens and adults in gaining freedom from chemical addictions and other life controlling problems by addressing their physical, emotional and spiritual needs.”

KINGDOM MEN RISING film | THURSDAY, mAY 2ND | 7PM @ hoPE CHURCH

Over 30 men, Junior High and up, joined us for the viewing of “Kingdom Men Rising.” This 90-minute documentary film explores what it means to be a real man in the midst of cultural trends in which there is confusion about masculinity and provides an honest portrayal of today’s man that is countered by God’s original design. Men arrived early to enjoy refreshments and fellowship before the film.

VISION EVENT | Sunday, april 28th | following worship service @ hope church

Nearly 30 people at Hope met after worship for a light lunch and a time to interact concerning the work that God has given us to do. With much to cover, discussions were fast-paced and intentional; there will be several subsequent meetings that will be more focused on specific ministry areas. Please continue to pray for this ongoing process as we let God lead and guide our conversations.

LADIES’ SPRING FLING | TUESDAY, APRIL 9TH | 6:30-8:30PM @ HOPE CHURCH
Over 50 ladies (of all ages!) joined us for a refreshing evening to let go of life’s busy-ness and embrace the beauty of time together with one another. We celebrated God’s new morning mercies as a theme for the night, were treated to special music, challenged our minds with spring-themed trivia, created DIY dry-erase marker board frames, enjoyed yummy treats and relished sweet fellowship with sisters in Christ. We’re so thankful for each and every lady who was present that night and pray that God uses this event and events like it to bring us closer to each other.