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:

Larry Eslick

(701)320-2448

Larry.Eslick@k12.nd.us

Elders:

Troy McNear (chair)

Larry Eslick

Jim Undem

Mike Johnson

Church Council:

Chairman: Larry Eslick

Vice Chair: Jim Undem

Secretary: Cheryl Kane

Treasurer: Jeremy Wilson

Elders Chair: Troy McNear

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:

Vicki Thu (Chair)

Gail Renwick

Beth Widmer

Shari Johnson

Angie Job

Samantha Harkness

Worship & Music Committee:

Stephanie Wright (chair)

Shannon McNear (secretary)

Rod Monson

Julie Lende

Mary Berntson

Cheryl Eslick

Service Groups Coordinator:

Barb Monson

New Hope Christmas Decorating

Saturday December 2nd @ 10am

Parent’s Night Out!

Saturday December 9th @ 5:30pm-8:30pm in Fellowship Hall downstairs

***Must be out of diapers***

There will be supper, games, and crafts

Contact Vicki for info 701-320-2959

Sunday School Christmas Program Practice

Saturday December 16th @ 10am

Sunday School Christmas Program

“The Greatest Story Ever Told”

Sunday December 17th @ 10:30am (during Worship)

New Hope Christmas Caroling & Party!

Sunday December 17th

4pm ~ meet at Church for Caroling

6pm ~ Gather at Berntson Home (224 15th Ave NE)

*Youth & Families, Carolers & non-carolers, members and friends

ALL ARE WELCOME!

Bring your favorite Christmas foods and treats for a pot-luck Christmas supper!

Christmas Eve ~ Sunday December 24th

10:30am Worship (4th Sunday in Advent)

4pm Christmas Eve Candlelight Service

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 meet every Wednesday at 6:30pm 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/