Welcome to Hope Local Forest City!
Hope Local Forest City is Hope’s home in north central Iowa! Join us every Sunday morning at the Forest City YMCA for worship! Launching in the fall of 2015, Hope Local Forest City was Hope’s first ever Local Site.
Sundays, 9:30 am
Community Room at the Forest City YMCA
We have great coffee and fresh-baked goods every week. And, once a month we hold a potluck for an extended time of fellowship. Missions are also a major part of who we are as a church. Through community meals and food donation, Hope Local Forest City seeks to make a positive impact on families in the Winnebago County area.
Easter at Hope
Join us for Easter at Hope as we celebrate the love and promise of eternal life God provides all of us through his son, Jesus Christ!
Sunday, April 20, 9:00 am
YMCA
916 West I St.
Sunday, April 27, 12:30-2:30 pm
Online New Member Class
Learn from church leaders what it means to be a member, available service and ministry opportunities, and the vision God has given Hope for the future.
This class is offered online via Zoom for regular Hope Online and Hope Local attendees. Please register to receive the link.
The Jesus Who’s More Than We Think
Join us as we continue on in our year-long theme 52 for ’25 by taking a deep dive into the questions we have about Jesus. As we ask some really good questions, we will meet and experience the Jesus Who’s More Than We Think!
Upcoming Sermons
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Maundy Thursday | What Is Holy Communion?
April 17 Mark 14:22-25 -
Good Friday | What Do Jesus’ Last Words Mean?
April 18 7 Last Words -
Easter | What Difference Does an Empty Tomb Make?
April 20 Luke 24:1-5
Get Involved at Hope Local Forest City
Hope Local Forest City seeks to offer ministries for all ages. Whether young or old, you can grow in your faith! Hope provides a ministry for kids on weekends and during the week, small groups, Alpha and more!
HopeKids, Hope’s Sunday school ministry for kids in kindergarten – grade 5, meets on Sundays during our 9:30 am service. Come for worship and know there is a space for your kids, too!
PowerLife is Hope’s Student Ministry and meets on Wednesdays at 6:00 pm during the school year. PowerLife is currently open to kids in grades 5-8.
The Missions Ministry at Hope Local Forest City has a strong connection with the YMCA and young families in the area, often providing meals to both parents and kids alike who just don’t have the time with everything going on. In addition, Hope partners with a local food pantry to provide much-needed food and daily items for families in need.
Get to Know Our Team
Hope Local Forest City is led by a team of more than 10 dedicated volunteers headed up by Scott and Mary Mathiasen. They have a heart to see the kingdom of God grow in Forest City, Iowa!
Mark Brandt
- Digital Outreach Minister
- 515-422-9119
- mark.brandt@hopewdm.org
Scott and Mary Mathiasen
- Hope Local Forest City Core Leaders
- forestcity@hopelocal.org