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 9:15 am at the
Lake Panorama National Conference Center. Our hope is to be a Christ-centered worship experience right in the middle of Guthrie County.
Sundays, 9:15 am
Lake Panorama National Conference Center
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!
Jesus Quest
Lots of people have lots of opinions about Jesus, sometimes shaped more by personal preferences, worldviews, and traditions than the actual Messiah revealed in Scripture. At Lutheran Church of Hope, we want everyone to meet, and get to know at the deepest levels, the Jesus of the Gospels: the One who heals, comforts, challenges, restores, surprises, and has the power to transform us and our world!
Upcoming Sermons
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The Joy of Getting (Re)Started with God
Jan. 11 Matthew 3:13-17 -
How to Resist Temptation
Jan. 18 Matthew 4:1-4
What’s Happening at Hope Local Panora?
Hope Local Panora offers a weekly “tot spot” for our littlest Hopesters as well as HopeKids meets every Sunday during the 9:15 am service for children Pre K through 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
HopeKids meets every Sunday during the 9:15 am service for children Pre K through grade 5. Kids stay with their families during worship music, then head upstairs for HopeKids during the sermon. Each week is run “one-room schoolhouse” style! The older kids often help lead and guide younger ones, creating a fun and faith-filled community where everyone learns together.
HopeKids will meet through Dec. 21 before taking a Christmas break on Dec. 28.
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.
Wednesdays, 5:30-7:15pm
Panora Library Meeting Room
102 N 1st Street, Panora, IA
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!
Wednesdays, 7:00-9:00 pm
Donovan Construction
504 W Market St, Panora, IA
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
- Online & Local Sites Minister
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Billy and Emily Donovan
- Hope Local Panora Core Leaders
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