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Hope intentionally creates opportunities for the people of the little apple to get to know each other. A small church is one in which you can find people to share a conversation, a coffee, or the tough stuff.
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Hope aims to present the word of God in its truth and purity. Everything we do in worship and study is based on sections from scripture in their original context. We want you to take the Bible home and read it yourself!
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Because we have been given this incredible gift of salvation, we can't help but share it. Through community and service events, Hope reaches outside its four walls and into Manhattan.
A Wisconsin native, Pastor Dan Schmidt spent much of his life in the Midwest before being assigned to serve at Hope in Manhattan. He earned his Bachelor of Arts with a minor in Biblical Languages from Martin Luther College in New Ulm, Minnesota in 2017, and his Master of Divinity from Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary in Mequon, Wisconsin in 2021. Before coming to Manhattan, he served at Luther Preparatory School in Watertown, Wisconsin as a dormitory supervisor, campus pastor, and teacher. Dan is married to Camryn, and together they have a son, Liam, who is almost two, with another little one on the way. In his free time, Dan enjoys being with his family, getting lost in a good sci-fi or fantasy book, watching all kinds of sports, and discovering everything Manhattan has to offer.
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A Nebraska native raised on the Minnesota prairie, Pastor Phil Hirsch studied and trained in Wisconsin. His pastoral training included a vicar year in Puerto Rico after a summer learning Spanish in Mexico. He then began life as a pastor, serving in different ways that have taken him across the country. His first parish was in Boulder, Colorado, where he met his wife, Kristi. Together they have seven children: Mychal, Emma, Sam, Ella, Ida, David, and Joseph.
Phil came to Manhattan in 1998 to help launch Hope Lutheran Church, which for many years included an early learning center serving families across the community. For over a decade, he has also served the Nebraska District of WELS as a district president, supporting congregations, pastors, and teachers throughout the region. In this season of life, he and Kristi enjoy visiting their kids and grandkids, staying connected at Hope, and catching the noon pickup game at KSU whenever possible.
Phil Hirsch
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Easter
Join us for Easter Sunday on April 5th at 10 a.m. We'll meet at 610 S Scenic Drive.
Good Friday
Join us for Good Friday worship on April 3rd at 6 p.m. We'll meet at 610 S Scenic Drive.
Holy Thursday
Join us for Holy Thursday worship on April 2nd at 6 p.m. We'll meet at 610 S Scenic Drive.
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Bring your little ones (ages 0–6) to Brothers Coffee at the Edge for a fun midweek outing you'll both enjoy! Parents are welcome to grab a coffee and sit with their child during story time in the event space. Get more details and connect with other parents in attendance on our Facebook Events page.
