Welcome to our Home online! YOU'RE invited to Come and be a Part of the Spirit of Hope Family! Come and Join Us! Sundays   10 B4 10:00 at The Luxury 10 (9:50am)  Meet and Eat- 9:30am Hope is Rising at Spirit of Hope Sharing Jesus’ Love with Those Who Haven't Heard! Does it seem like it's been a long walk to find hope this past year? Maybe you're looking for the kind of hope that doesn't end with the season; maybe you're looking for the kind that always renews itself-and you. Here's some good news worth celebrating-a hope like that can be found in the story of Jesus.   Kid's Konnections (Nursery & Elementary) is Available During the Service.         Read more about us in the Beloit Daily News!   Your Community Stories When the spirit is willing Published: Saturday, September 19, 2009 1:33 AM CDT By Debra Jensen-De Hart features@belotdailynews.com Somehow, despite the rugged economy, some churches have managed to stay the course and be more active in the community than ever. One example is Spirit of Hope. Born of the now defunct Calvary Lutheran Church, I’m sure there was a fair amount of skepticism that the remaining church (congregation) would survive two years ago when the church doors closed. But a hand full of committed members lead by the Rev. Kurt Handrich have managed to keep going, grow and equally important, continue to offer good will in generous measures to the Stateline Area. In the past few weeks, several things have come across my desk announcing community-wide events the church is conducting or has completed. Here are some examples: • A night of free swimming for the family at Krueger Pool. • A fundraiser for a community member that raised $3,000. • A cookout and meet and eat time. • A two-year anniversary party. • A collection project whereby items are collected for the local food pantries. • A collection project for birthday items such as cake mixes, party favors and decorations to be given to area children. Some may be put off by the meeting place of the Spirit of Hope. They meet in the Luxury 10 theater on Sunday mornings. There’s no state-of-the art organ, no stained glass windows or gothic architecture upon which to gaze. It is basic and simple. But then come to think of it, the leader upon which all of Christianity is built didn’t get his start in a big, fancy, cathedral, either. And, it seems to me, he spoke wherever people were gathered, ready to listen and learn and willing to open their hearts. And so, kudos to the continued philanthropic efforts of this small group of congregants whose hearts and minds are in the right place at a time when every act of kindness can make a difference. Debra Jensen-De Hart is the features editor. She can be reached at 608-364-9232 or e-mailed at features@beloitdailynews.com. Copyright © 2009 - Beloit Daily News [x] Close Window      We are Spirit of Hope, located at The Luxury 10 in Beloit, WI.  We do church different!  Thanks for checking out Spirit of Hope online. We’re glad you did.    God is doing some amazing and exciting things here at Spirit of Hope.  We're all on a journey together with Him.  Spirit of Hope is a place where you can explore spiritual issues, have meaningful faith experiences, and move toward your own relationship with God. No judgment, no criticism… just friendship from other people working on their own journeys.        We want to serve and minister to you in whatever way we can to help you on your spiritual journey, so browse through our site to find out all about us.                                 Come and Join Us! Sundays   10 B4 10:00 at The Luxury 10 (9:50am)  Meet and Eat- 9:30am        So Stop By Spirit of Hope This Sunday!