Hope Timeline - Lutheran Church of Hope

Worship

No matter what service you choose, we promise God always shows up. After all, it’s His church and he’s at the center of all we do! We intentionally offer a wide variety of options for worship – from traditional to contemporary – and remain open to new waves of innovation sent to the church by the Holy Spirit. So, whether you are looking for a weekend evening or morning worship opportunity, or are out of town and need a midweek service, we’ve got something for everyone and we hope you will join us!

Grow

One of our Core Values at Hope is that following Jesus is a growing experience. We can't outgrow Christian faith. As modern day disciples of Jesus Christ, we are called to move from spiritual infancy to spiritual maturity For this reason, we strive to bring people into an ever-growing relationship with Jesus Christ. This growth best happens in life groups (Acts 2:42-47). As we grow in faith, we turn our hearts to God, giving of ourselves and our resources – freely and cheerfully (2 Corinthians 9:7)

Serve

Serving others is one of the greatest blessings God offers us. Acts of selfless service allow us to bring glory to God and shine his light in this world! Whether you are looking to serve here at Hope, or outside in our community or around the world, we have a number of places for you to jump right in and be the hands and feet of Jesus to our brothers and sisters in Christ!

Care

The Care Ministry exists to reach out to the members, friends, and families of the church and community, and share the everlasting love of Jesus Christ with those in need of special care. The people serving in this ministry seek to be present during the storms of life, bringing the presence of Christ and the promises of God. We welcome the opportunity to discuss how we can best support you!

Youth

We believe kids are important because God believes kids are important! Through dynamic teaching, worship, and activities, our hope it is to reach kids with the love of Jesus and teach them all we can about him! We want them to know God made them, that he is their friend, and that they can be real and honest with God.

Hope at 25

September, 2018

Hope Grimes moved to its own building at 1335 NE Beaverbooke Blvd, in Grimes.

August, 2017

Hope Ames launched in August 2017 with weekly worship at the Ames City Auditorium led by Danny Housholder.

October, 2015

Hope Waukee moved to its own building at 305 NE Dartmoor Dr, in Waukee.

April, 2015

Hope Ankeny moved to its own building at 520 NW 36th St. in Ankeny for Easter, 2015.

December, 2014

Hope Des Moines moved to its own building at 1821 Ingersoll Ave. in Des Moines December, 2014 just in time for Christmas.

October, 2014

Hope Waukee launched in November 2014 with weekly worship at Shuler Elementary School in Clive led by Pat Quaid. One year later moved into its own building at 305 NE Dartmoor Dr. in Waukee.

September, 2011

Hope Grimes launched in September 2011. Weekly worship is held at Summit Middle School at 9500 Windsor Parkway in Johnston and at The Hub in Grimes at 3060 SE Grimes Blvd.

April, 2008

Hope Des Moines, (formerly known as CityBranch) Hope’s satellite location in Des Moines, launched at Hubbell Elementary School at the intersection of Interstate 235 & 42nd St. in Des Moines, led by Jon Anenson. They moved to their own building at 1821 Ingersoll Ave. in Des Moines in 2015.

April, 2006

Hope Ankeny (formerly known as NorthBranch), Hope's satellite congregation in Ankeny launched in April 2006, led by Molly Weinrich & Mark Brandt, meeting for worship at Resurrection Lutheran Church before moving to Northview Middle School (now Prairie Ridge Middle School) and used a renovated warehouse in Ankeny to serve as a meeting space, called The Station (1924 SW 3rd St). They moved to their own building at 520 NW 36th St. in Ankeny for Easter, 2015.

April 1998

Easter services are held in the front yard of the church building... the tent experience!

January 1997

Hope buys 24 acres of land on the corner of 74th Street (now Jordan Creek Parkway) & Ashworth Road in West Des Moines for future development.

June 1996

Hope calls John Kline as a teaching pastor. In 2003, John moves to Latvia to serve as a missionary.

April 1996

Phase II of church building is completed at 6820 Ashworth Road in West Des Moines, featuring a new 250-seat Worship Center.

1995

The rapid growth continued, and a new building addition was completed in December 1995. Soon after, the church purchased 24 acres of land at the southeast corner of Jordan Creek Parkway and Ashworth Road, with the vision of it becoming the future site of Hope.

Nov. 6, 1994

Birth date for Lutheran Church of Hope! All Saints Sunday. Lutheran Church of Hope official organizes as a congregation with 255 charter members, and calls Mike Housholder to serve as pastor.

December 1994

Average weekly worship attendance: 174

June 1994

Dedication of new church building at 6820 Ashworth Road in West Des Moines

1994

Lutheran Church of Hope organized as a congregation of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) in November 1994. Since that time, Hope has become one of the fastest growing Lutheran churches in the nation, offering a wide variety of ministries for people who are searching for a new or deeper relationship with God. In 1994 â the same year Hope was organized as a congregation -- the growing church of about 200 charter members moved into a new building at 6820 Ashworth Road in West Des Moines.