WORSHIP at NEW HOPE

We gather for worship service at 10:30 AM (9:30 AM Summer Worship).

The service is also streamed live via our Facebook page. All are invited!

Come as you are:

We care about you, not what you are wearing. Feel free to wear whatever is most comfortable for church.

Worship is simple at New Hope

It centers on the teaching and preaching of God’s Word. Music is a blend of traditional and contemporary.

LEADERSHIP & MINISTRY TEAM

Pastor:

Steve Berntson

701-205-9555

steveberntson@gmail.com

Congregational Chairman:

Art Perleberg

(701) 320-9406

Elders:

Larry Eslick (Chair)

Jim Undem

Mike Johnson

Church Council:

Chairman: Art Perleberg

Vice Chair: Jim Undem

Secretary: Cheryl Kane

Treasurer: Jeremy Wilson

Elders Chair: Larry Eslick

Board of Trustees Chair:

Phillip Witthauer

Education Committee Chair:

Vicki Thu

Worship & Music Chair:

Stephanie Wright

Trustees:

Phillip Witthauer (chair)

Art Perleberg

Leroy Kautz

David Krause

Barb Monson

Education:

Mary Bernston (Superintendent)

Vicki Thu (Chair)

Beth Widmer

Shari Johnson

Samantha Harkness

Worship & Music Committee:

Stephanie Wright (chair)

Rod Monson

Julie Lende

Mary Berntson

Cheryl Eslick

Service Groups Coordinator:

Joleen Scott

COnfirmation Sunday

Sunday May 5th @ 10:30 worship

*Cake served during fellowship*

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Senior Sunday

Sunday May 12th @ 10:30 worship

*Cake served during fellowship*

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3rd Annual Church Campout

June 7-9, Lakeside Campground, 2nd Sunday worship at campground at 11am) Any questions contact Larry or Cheryl Eslick at (701)32-2448 or go to campspot.com to reserve your site.

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Youth and Families Black Hills Trip

Plans are to camp at Palmer Gulch Lodge (KOA near Mount Rushmore) with daily devotions, hiking, playing, swimming, caving, praying…Worship at Shiloh Free Lutheran Church (blackhawk) and Hills Alice (outdoor Christian concert) in Rapid City. Any questions please reach out to Pastor Steve, Bob and Vicki Thu, or Mike Johnson.

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Ministries of New Hope

We have several different ministries for you and your family!

We invite you to come experience and learn more about the new hope we have in Jesus.

Learning and growth for all ages!

Sunday School-9:00 AM

(September thru May)

Adults meet in the sanctuary for study and discussion

Children age 3 thru high school meet in various groups downstairs.

Confirmation (7-8 grade +) meets with Pastor Steve in a classroom.

Wednesday Nights

(September thru May)

5:45 Themed Potluck suppers

(call Gerry Perleberg, 701-320-0737 to coordinate food)

6:30 Prayer (adults) and Youth Group (grades 7-12)

7:00 Bible Study

DURING LENT, THE 5:45 POTLUCK SUPPERS CONTINUE, THE OTHER PROGRAMS ARE SUSPENDED IN FAVOR OF MIDWEEK LENTEN SERVICES (7:00 PM).

Wednesday Night Warriors (K – 6th) meet seasonally for special series, such as “Learning to Use My Bible” or “Cooking through the Bible” .

All children are welcome and invited to join!

Confirmation

(September thru early May)

Confirmation class meets Sunday mornings at 9am for students in 7th and 8th grade (and older). They study a two-year program covering key doctrinal points and beliefs held by the AFLC, Luther’s Small Catechism and Explanation, and an overview of the Bible itself, to gain a strong grasp on the foundational truths of our faith.

Senior High

High schoolers meet on Sunday mornings to fellowship, worship, and dig into Scripture. Recent classes have covered “The Full Armor of God”, Proverbs, 1 Corinthians, the Book of Acts, and different Christian denominations, as well as a study that looked at how science actually supports the existence of God.

Youth Group

7th-12th grade students meets monthly for worship, Bible Study, fellowship, and encountering God. The summer schedule varies, so please watch the calendar for any changes! At youth group, they are not afraid to discuss various current and hot-button issues and what the Bible teaches on these topics.

Every other year, the youth attend the FLY (Free Lutheran Youth) Convention in Estes Park, Colorado.

This is a great event, and the next FLY is July 2025

Our mission is to equip youth to know God deeply, share new hope in Christ, and lead their generation to Jesus!

“You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden. Nor do people light a lamp and put it under a basket but on a stand, and it gives light to all in the house. In the same way let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father, who is in Heaven.” -Matthew 5:14-16

This is our theme verse. We are all called to be God’s light and show His love to everyone around the world. We are called to go and spread the Gospel, making disciples, to the ends of the world. Our goal is to equip teens to do just that, to be His light to ends of the earth!

Check out our Facebook page for more info!

https://www.facebook.com/newhopefreelutheranyouth/