Draw near to God, and He will draw near to you.
James 4.8
What is God’s will for your life, anyway? What is God’s plan, not just for this world, but for you and your family in particular?
Jesus who died and rose again has promised those who believe in Him a place in His Father’s Kingdom forever, but not only that—He has also promised to walk with us each day here on earth. He shows us His will and guides our footsteps in His path, giving us hope in every circumstance.
In groups both large and small, the people of Good Hope gather around the Word of God, seeking to learn His will and apply it to our own lives. Come and be a part!
Sunday morning Bible Study
Bible studies are held each and every Sunday morning, starting at 9 am, for God’s children of all ages.
There are two adult classes, with a nursery available during the school year so that parents of toddlers can join in. Topics vary during the year, but center on the practical application of the Bible to daily life.
The youth of the congregation meet in their own Youth Room, in our newly remodeled basement. Classes are lighthearted, but seek to combine a growing knowledge of the Bible with the issues students regularly face at school and in the wider world.
Children of the church have age-appropriate Sunday School classes. Someone is always on hand to direct parents to the classrooms, and introduce them to their child’s teacher.
Upcoming Sunday Morning Events
For The Youth
Good Hope Lutheran Church offers a variety of engaging events for its youth. Rally Sunday is a fun-filled way to kick off the new year with games, Bible lessons, and a delicious hog roast. Pizza and Jesus provides a relaxed setting for young people to enjoy pizza, discuss their faith, and play games. Teen Breakfast offers a free meal and a short Bible study to help students start their school day with God’s Word.
Upcoming Youth Events
Confirmation
Confirmation is a course of study, focused on the Bible and built around the Small Catechism of Martin Luther, and traditionally offered to young people during their junior high years.
Confirmation is a two-year course of study! And it meets for an hour each week.
Parents who may be interested in confirmation class for their young person are encouraged to contact Pastor Steve at the church.
Daily Devotions
Members and friends are encouraged to read the Bible each day in the privacy of their own home, and to reflect prayerfully on its message.
A guide to Bible reading can be downloaded from the Northwestern Ohio synod website.
Go to nwos-elca.church, click on Resources, and scroll down the right hand column to the bullet point Year of Scripture Resources (2019). Click on it, and in the lower right you will find a headline “Synod Wide Through the Bible in One Year.” That page will then provide various downloads to get you going in your reading.
Please note this site encourages you not only to read the Bible, but also to meet with others to talk about what you’ve read. No one is a Christian alone! We follow Jesus, as part of a community of faith.
Diakonia
For adults who want a deeper dive into all things related to the Christian faith, the Northwestern Ohio Synod (to which Good Hope belongs) offers a two-year intensive known as Diakonia (diakonia is the Greek word for ministry).
Diakonia meets via Zoom on Thursday evenings from 6 to 9 pm, and there are prerequisites before one can enroll!
For more information, visit the Northwestern Ohio Synod website at nwos-elca.church, and / or call the church office at 419.365.5582.
Men’s Group
The men of the church meet the first Sunday of the month at 7 pm, in the Fellowship Hall of the church.
We pray together, and are currently working our way through the Gospel of Mark.
In addition, the men’s group hosts several meals at the church each year, including the Hog Roast in the fall, and a supper each spring during Lent.
We’re just a bunch of guys, and very informal! Come down any time.
Women’s Group
The Women’s Discipleship Bible Study meets the 4th Monday of the month at 6:45 pm, in the Fellowship Hall.