Lutheran Church of Hope - West Des Moines

Worship

Each week, our services at Hope bring thousands of people together to celebrate the power of God’s life-changing love! Whatever service you choose – large or small, contemporary or traditional, weekend or midweek – you will always receive a warm welcome at a church that loves you, and loves to worship the Lord!

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!

Give

Bible-based giving isn’t about guilt or pressure. It’s about discovering the joy of cheerful generosity in response to God’s amazing grace. All we have is a gift from God, and we’re created to give, not just consume. As followers of Jesus, we don’t give to get noticed, or to get something back. Instead, we give freely and generously to God for the mission of his church from what God has first given us. At Hope, we take seriously the responsibility to distribute offerings faithfully. Our financial books are open to church members, and we’re fast approaching our goal to become a 50/50 church – giving half of all offerings to our local and global mission partners.

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.

Register online!

» Session 1
   July 15-19, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm, (age 4 - grade 6*)

» Session 2
   July 22-26, 9:00 am - noon, (age 4 - grade 6*)

» Session 3
   July 22-26, 6:00-8:00 pm, (age 3 - grade 6*)

Online registration has closed, but you can still register when you come to VBS! Please arrive at least 15 minutes early to register!

_{*denotes fall 2019 age group/grade}

Registration Cost

$20 per child; $40 family max.

T-shirts are included with registration. If registering after June 15, sizes will not be guaranteed.

Volunteer for VBS!

More than 1,500 volunteers are needed between now and the end of VBS! Childcare is available for volunteers with children who are too young to attend VBS. For volunteers over age 16 we ask you to fill out a background check every three years. Click here for descriptions of the volunteer opportunities.

Online sign-up is now closed. You can still volunteer! Please arrive 1 hour early to register and get training at VBS.

_{* Please note: Photographers and videographers will be present during VBS, capturing the various events and activities throughout the week. These photos and videos will be used by Lutheran Church of Hope to promote VBS via mainstream marketing channels such as: church bulletins, printed newsletters, special publications, website and social media. If you have questions or concerns regarding this policy, please direct them to Chris Gunnare, Executive Minister - Operations, at chris.gunnare@hopewdm.org or 222-1520.}

Join us for an action-packed week at VBS! It’s a time both kids and volunteers won’t want to miss. Through large group worship, music, skits, crafts, outdoor activities and lessons, we will explore five awesome stories from the Bible for children to learn and experience in memorable ways.

Questions?

If you have questions about online registration or would like more information about VBS, please contact vbs@hopewdm.org or 515-222-1520.

VBS Snack List

Monday - Lemon blueberry crackers
Tuesday - Apple slices
Wednesday - Appleway cinnamon bites
Thursday - Bananas
Friday - Goldfish

If your child has a food allergy, we encourage you to bring an alternative snack for that day.

Pick up your kid's T-shirts in advance!

Children's T-shirts can be picked up in the coat closet located on the east side of the Atrium at the following times:

July 10-12, 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
July 13-14 & 20-21, before and after all services
During VBS (please know lines can be long during VBS, so we suggest picking up in advance to save time)

Please note that T-shirt sizes are not guaranteed for registrations received after June 15, and that all volunteers will pick up their T-shirts at volunteer training.

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Pick up your kid's T-shirts in advance!

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