New Hope Lutheran Church

Sunday, March 15 - Lent 4

New Hope on the Creeks

8:30a at our Pine Creek Site

9:20a Coffee Fellowship at both sites

10a at our Sand Creek Site

Baptism is sometimes called enlightenment. The gospel for this Sunday is the story of the man born blind healed by Christ. “I was blind, now I see,” declares the man. In baptism God opens our eyes to see the truth of who we are: God’s beloved children. As David was anointed king of Israel, in baptism God anoints our head with oil, and calls us to bear witness to the light of Christ in our daily lives.

Readings and Psalm

1 Samuel 16:1-13
David is chosen and anointed
Psalm 23
You anoint my head with oil. (Ps. 23:5)
Ephesians 5:8-14
Awake from sleep, live as children of light
John 9:1-41
Baptismal image: the man born blind

- To VIEW streamed worship live or anytime:

YouTube Link to New Hope on the Creeks

New Hope Lutheran Church of Sand Creek & Pine Creek, WI

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgsG8Jl-RdcdnKSnFI48DyQ

- To LISTEN live:

+ Telephone Ministry 534-444-4300 (This is an Eau Claire assigned number. Long distance rates may apply. Contact the church office if financial help is needed)

+ Telephone Live Stream http://newhope.listentochurch.com (Free on our website www.newhopescpc.org)

Blessed be the Memory of Gary S. Davis

Child of God

May 5, 1956 — March 7, 2026

Visitation will be from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM on Monday, March 23, 2026, at New Hope Lutheran Church in Sand Creek.

A funeral service will begin at 1:00 PM, on Monday at the church.

Burial will be in Our Saviors Cemetery in Sand Creek.

Gary S. Davis, age 69, of Ridgeland, WI passed away unexpectedly on March 7, 2026, at his home, following some health complications.

Gary was born on May 5, 1956, to Alfred L. and Lorraine M. (Wolf) Davis in Chippewa Falls, WI. He attended Colfax High School and graduated with the Class of 1974. He operated the family dairy farm in Bloomer and later worked at Bloomer Plastics. Gary enjoyed hunting, fishing, golfing, watching the Packers and Brewers, and going to local meat raffles.

Gary is survived by his children: Scott (Sacia) Davis of Elk Mound, Leighan Nand of Eau Claire, Alyssa (Quinten) Nelson of Oklee, MN and Kayla (Brandon) Pederson of Wausau; 18 grandchildren; 1 great grandchild; significant other: Adrianne Williams of Ridgeland; seven brothers: Ronnie (Cathy) Davis, Nancy (Herb) Steinmetz, Rosanne Dahm, Kathy (Tom) Mlejnek, Randy (Debra) Davis, Rita (Dale) Johnson, Greg (Judy) Davis, Kirby Davis, Todd Davis and Kevin (Heidi) Davis; numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents: Alfred L. and Lorraine M. Davis; two infant brothers; and a grandson: Kalob.

Arrangements by Olson Funeral Home in Bloomer.

Watch for Weather Related Updates

UPDATE:

We’ll post on our website, Facebook page, and start prayer chains. When you see a change, please notify others not connected to these. Thanks for your help.

- To view streamed worship live or anytime:

YouTube Link to View Streamed Worship New Hope on the Creeks

New Hope Lutheran Church of Sand Creek & Pine Creek, Wisconsin

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgsG8Jl-RdcdnKSnFI48DyQ

- To listen live:

+ Telephone Ministry 534-444-4300 (This is an Eau Claire assigned number. Long distance rates may apply. Contact the church office if financial help is needed)

+ Live Stream http://newhope.listentochurch.com (Free on our website www.newhopescpc.org)

Affirmation of Baptism 2025

May 18, 2025

Sophie Buck, Oliver Link, Maxwell Martinson, Maxwell Bartels, Benjamin Neilsen, Dominic Flatland, Natalie Ellefson, Pr. Michael Sparby, and Carol Anderson.

New Hope on the Creeks

8:30a at our Pine Creek Site

9:20a Coffee Fellowship at both sites

10a at our Sand Creek Site

At last, God's patience with Israel is spent, and the northern kingdom falls to the Assyrian Empire, never to rise again. Judah illustrates what happens when God's people allow him to be their ally. Even the mightiet empire fall back before him! In Isaiah's prophecy, we see the clearest witness to the coming Messiah.

The Fall of Israel: 2nd Kings 17
Taking a Stand: 2nd Kings 18-19
A Prophet Called Out: Isaiah 6
The Very Bad News: Isaiah 13
The Very Good News: Isaiah 14, 49, 53

- To VIEW streamed worship live or anytime:

YouTube Link to New Hope on the Creeks

New Hope Lutheran Church of Sand Creek & Pine Creek, WI

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgsG8Jl-RdcdnKSnFI48DyQ

- To LISTEN live:

+ Telephone Ministry 534-444-4300 (This is an Eau Claire assigned number. Long distance rates may apply. Contact the church office if financial help is needed)

+ Telephone Live Stream http://newhope.listentochurch.com (Free on our website www.newhopescpc.org)

Confirmation Class 2024

Clarissa Buhr, Mason Smith, Annabella Bartels

Pastor Michael Sparby, Carol Anderson

The Affirmation of Baptism: Sunday, May 19

8:30a Worship at our Pine Creek Site Annabella Bartels

10a Worship at our Sand Creek Site Clarissa Buhr, Mason Smith

New Hope Comforters

New Hope Comforters are celebrating Quilt #1000 for 2023, and there's still more year to go! You are welcome to join the Comforters who meet nearly every Monday morning throughout the year at New Hope's Sand Creek site. Quilts are gifted locally, regionally, nationally, and internationally through Lutheran World Relief.

Homeless Youth Christmas Stockings

THANK YOU!

Confirmation Homeless Youth Project

Thank you ALL who donated to our Confirmation service project with stocking stuffers and/or Noisy Offerings. Lutheran Social Services (LSS) in Eau Claire works with these youth throughout the year. Your love through the beautiful Christmas Stockings, created again this year by Carolyn Dahl, bring an extra treat during this season.

Sundays at New Hope

Church can be an intimidating place to come the first time — especially if you don’t know what to expect. We hope you'll come! You are welcome to participate fully, or as you wish. Be inspired by the music. Hear the Word. Get in touch with the spiritual. Come to the Table of Mercy. All are welcome at the Lord's Supper! We invite you to experience what the gospel - the good news of Jesus Christ - means at one of our services. You can engage with others and find places for your whole family to connect. Enjoy refreshments! We hope that through visiting with us, you will experience the hope, love, and joy that comes from a community of people who strive to walk in the footsteps of Jesus. You are welcome here!

Serving Through our Pine Creek Site

We celebrate with all who work tirelessly throughout the year to bring substantive hope to many through quilts, school kits, baby care kits, personal care kits, and more. Thanks for all you do!

One Congregation, Two Locations

Mailing Address:

New Hope Lutheran Church, P.O. Box 85, Sand Creek WI 54765

Sand Creek site/church office Physical Address:

E9085 County Highway V, Sand Creek, WI 54765

Once in Sand Creek, cross the Red Cedar River bridge and go one mile west.

Pine Creek site Physical Address: E6698 County Highway V, Ridgeland, WI 54763

From Sand Creek continue west on V for 7 miles.

From Ridgeland - on the north end of town turn right (east) off 25 onto V and go 4 miles to the church. GPS is often wrong, so just continue on V until you see the church.

All are welcome! If you're searching for a spiritual home, we'd love to have you join us!

Church Office:

715-658-1470

newhopescpc.org

Sunday Worship:

Pine Creek Site: 8:30a

Sand Creek Site: 10:00a

New Hope’s Telephone Ministry & Live Stream have a different phone number and electronic address.
+ Telephone Ministry 534-444-4300 (This is an Eau Claire assigned number. Long distance rates may apply. Contact the church office if financial help is needed)
+ Live Stream http://newhope.listentochurch.com (Free on our website www.newhopescpc.org/)

love

You're not alone here at New Hope! Walk with us in loving God and loving people.
grow

Explore the spiritual! Grow in faith, relationships, and community. Learn, ask questions, and grow with us.
serve

Be a part of serving others, and building bridges of hope as we connect people to living life in Jesus Christ.

Worship

Let's Gather Together in Praise, and Leave as One to Serve!

Authentic Worship

At New Hope, worship in the name and power of the Holy Trinity is central to everything. As we come we declare that there is a deeper side of life sometimes ignored by our culture. We make time to step away from the hectic pace of life to worship, recognizing God’s greater goodness and our need to come faithfully into the presence of God. Here, we respond with our acts of worship to this amazing grace.

Service Times

Sundays

Pine Creek Site: 8:30a

Sand Creek Site: 10:00a

*Holy Communion is usually celebrated at each worship service. All are welcome!

Note: There are dates when we have only one joint service.

1. Annual Meeting Sunday in January

2. 3rd weekend in July - Firemen's Picnic in Sand Creek - worship in Memorial Park in Sand Creek at 10a

3. Sunday of Labor Day Weekend -

Worship only at our Sand Creek Site at 10:00 a.m.

Teaching from the Bible

We believe that practical, relevant teaching is the catalyst for transformation in an individual's life. Scripture is inspired by God the Father, and as we reflect on God's word through the prism of Jesus Christ, we are transformed through the power of the Holy Spirit into God's likeness. It is a lifelong journey, and ultimately we rest in God's grace.

Events

What's Happening at New Hope

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