Altar Guild

Altar Guild meets the 4th Sunday of every month January - May and September - November. Meetings are after the church service in the fellowship hall.

In addition to preparing the altar cloths according to the church calendar events, Altar Guild also chooses and creates banners for the sanctuary.

Hope Lutheran celebrates communion the first and third Sundays of every month, and Altar Guild is there to prepare the communion meal and help serve the congregation during worship.

For more information contact Marlys Skaar, altar guild president, at 507-872-6600.

Youth of Hope

Hope Lutheran’s youth group involves students in grades 7-12. Our purpose is to grow together in faith, to learn to lead Christ-centered lives and to enrich the church experience for our youth. The group does many fun activities, such as bowling, ice skating and hay rides. They also do a number of fundraisers, such as the Spaghetti Supper, serving meals at community events, and selling Christmas baked goods. Every other summer, our youth embark on a week-long mission trip, where they serve others through construction projects and other service activities. This trip is open to all Minneota High School students, (grades 9-12) regardless of church affiliation.

Hope Lutheran Contemporary Worship

Hope Lutheran's Praise Band leads our contemporary worship service the fourth Sunday of every month September - May.

Blending popular contemporary Christian and tried and true revival and gospel tunes into their services, Hope Lutheran's Praise Band includes something for everyone at any age.

In addition to our monthly contemporary service, you can worship with the praise band during our summer outdoor service, usually in the month of June.

Jubilation Choir

Jubilation Choir adds their anthems to our worship services twice monthly, choosing a variety of music to fit the theme of the day. This is a group of confirmed members of the church, from the youngest to the oldest joining forces to sing together. It is their leadership that helps everyone to learn new music throughout the year. The Jubilation choir is under the direction of Kasey Denny.

Hear this amazing group here.

Bible Study Circles

Hope Lutheran has three Bible Study Circles that meet monthly.  These provide an opportunity to learn and discuss many of the teachings in the Bible.  There is a meeting in the morning, one in the afternoon and one in the evening.  This makes it possible for anyone wishing to attend to find a convenient time.  Some of the Circles meet in member’s homes and some meet at the church.  Of course there is always time for refreshments and for fellowship.

Hope Lutheran Church Women

Hope Lutheran Church has many activities for the women.  The HLCW (Hope Lutheran Church Women) meets monthly and plans many activities.  They hold a church supper in October featuring Swedish meatballs and all the trimmings.  This helps raise funds to be used for church improvement projects, charitable giving and to meet any other church related needs.  This group has been collecting and delivering donated supplies to the Hospice House in Marshall which has been very enthusiastically received.

Prayer Shawl Group

The Prayer Shawl Group meets monthly where they knit or crochet afghans, shawls and lap robes for those who need them.  They not only give them to the sick and shut-ins they also give baby afghans to the parents of babies being baptized at Hope and as wedding gifts to newlywed members.  Before any of these items are given, a prayer is said over them to bless them.