Welcome to Hope Local Panora!
Hope Local Panora is Hope’s Local Site on the lake. You are invited to join us every week or anytime you are in town to enjoy some time on Lake Panorama. Hope Local Panora launched on May 16, 2021, and has steadily grown into a vibrant worshiping community. We gather for worship every Sunday at 9:30 am at The Port at 5405 Chimra Road on Lake Panorama. Our hope is to be a Christ-centered worship experience right in the middle of Guthrie County.
Sundays, 9:30 am
The Port on Lake Panorama
Hope Local Panora has a hot breakfast and holy communion on the first Sunday of every month. We also have a great area for children to hang out during worship with a play mat and toys. We even occasionally meet outdoors for special worship experiences near the water where Hopesters can even boat up to worship! Hope Local Panora is unique in that our regular Panora worshipers are joined by Hope members who are in town for the weekend spending time on the lake. Come join the fun!
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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What’s So Radical About What Jesus Taught?
March 30 Luke 15:1-7 -
How Can We Follow Jesus Today?
April 6 John 14:1-6 -
Palm Sunday | How Does Jesus Save Us?
April 13 John 12:12-16 -
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
What’s Happening at Hope Local Panora?
Hope Local Panora offers a weekly “tot spot” for our littlest Hopesters as well as a once-a-month HopeKids Wednesdays experience for students in kindergarten – grade 5. During the summer, we offer Vacation Bible School locally in conjunction with Hope in West Des Moines. We also have women’s and men’s groups for study and fellowship, and a 50+ Ministry is in development! Hope also has many online opportunities including Alpha and Bible studies to be done as a group or as self-paced studies. There truly is something for everyone!
Join the Fun on Wednesday Nights!
HopeKids
Hope Local Panora is seeking to reach the community of Panora by offering a once-a-month after-school faith experience for kids called HopeKids Wednesdays. Based on the outstanding HopeKids West Des Moines curriculum, your kids will grow in their knowledge of Jesus with their friends from school. Join us for HopeKids Wednesdays on the first Wednesday of the month during the school year at Panora Elementary at 3:00 pm.
PowerLife
PowerLife is a fun, safe, and welcoming environment where junior high students (grades 6-8) can explore the Bible, ask challenging questions about life, meet new friends, and confirm their faith in Jesus Christ. As Hope’s confirmation ministry, PowerLife is designed to help students discover their faith through weekly gatherings where space is created for students to focus on building healthy, faith-filled relationships; learn more about God through worship, prayer, and our study of the Bible; and live out their faith by applying their beliefs to everyday life! A meal will be served at 5:30 pm, with PowerLife starting at 6:00 pm.
Grades 6-8: Wednesdays, 5:30-7:15 pm
Restore Wellness Center
102 SE 13th Street, Panora
Ignition
Ignition is a fun, safe, and welcoming place where high school students (grades 9-12) are connected to Jesus. At Ignition, students experience God through incredible music and a powerful message, build meaningful friendships, discover ways to stay connected, and continue their faith journey throughout high school. Ignition is the perfect next step for students after getting confirmed at PowerLife and for all high school students to grow closer to God! Bring a friend (or five), and we’ll see you on Wednesday night at Ignition!
Grades 9-12: Wednesdays, 7:30-9:00 pm
Restore Wellness Center
102 SE 13th Street, Panora
Hope Local Panora at a Glance
Get to Know Our Team
Emily and Billy Donovan are longtime Hope members originally attending worship and ministry at our West Des Moines and Waukee campuses. In the spring of 2021 they, along with a team of dedicated volunteers, formed a launch team to fulfill the vision to bring Hope to their hometown of Panora in Guthrie County.
Mark Brandt
- Digital Outreach Minister
- 515-422-9119
- [email protected]
Billy and Emily Donovan
- Hope Local Panora Core Leaders
- [email protected]