Good Hope Lutheran Church

Good Hope Lutheran Church Service Times:
Saturdays at 5:00pm
Sundays at 7:30 and 10:00am
Sunday School at 9:00 am

On July 2, 1900 Good Hope Lutheran Church was organized by a group of residents of the Arlington area who traced their heritage back to travelers on a shipwrecked boat from Germany. Over the years, this church has been a shelter of God’s grace and a beacon of God’s hope. Sunday after Sunday the doors of Good Hope have been open to receive God’s people, and gather in their prayers and praise. This

community of Christ has celebrated the joys of births, baptisms, weddings, and holidays. It has also been the blanket of God’s embrace during times of sorrow, death, trouble and pain. In its first few years Good Hope numbered 100 people, but today over 700 people share the mutual commitment of following the Lord. Although it began as a congregation of German speaking Christians, Good Hope now is home to the entire cross-section of backgrounds and traditions that make up this rural community. Although few are full time farmers, the ebb and flow of rural life still sets the pace for the days and seasons. Findlay, a town of 35,000, provides jobs and opportunities for the majority of Good Hope’s members. In recent years, Good Hope has reached far beyond the streets and neighborhoods of Arlington to shine the hope and peace of Christ. Over 5,500 quilts have been sewn by the women of Good Hope and sent to needy people all over the world. An Indian reservation in South Dakota was the recipient of the labor of many members. A Vietnamese family found refuge from the war and a place to make a new life among Good Hope. Supplies, clothing, and birthday cards have regularly been sent to a home for troubled youth, and when disasters happen anywhere in the world, Good Hope has always been quick to respond with funds to help. We have recently completed an addition and renovation project that we hope will enable us to better serve our members and our community. With 100 years behind us, we step forward in faith, not knowing where we are going, but only that the Lord’s hand will lead us and his love support us.
“Now may our Lord Jesus Christ himself, and God our Father, who loved us and gave us comfort and GOOD HOPE through grace, comfort your hearts and strengthen them in every good work and word.”
2 Thessalonians 2:16,17

The Food Pantry information for the month of September is below!The first one this month will be this Thursday, Septembe...
09/08/2026

The Food Pantry information for the month of September is below!
The first one this month will be this Thursday, September 10th.

To all of our Red Devils (and others who started today!) - Have a fun and safe first day back to school! ✏️📚
09/08/2026

To all of our Red Devils (and others who started today!) - Have a fun and safe first day back to school! ✏️📚

The first 5th Quarter is a week away! We’re still in need of adult helpers, if you can spare a few hours on Friday night...
09/05/2026

The first 5th Quarter is a week away! We’re still in need of adult helpers, if you can spare a few hours on Friday night. Sign up sheet is in the narthex. Thank you!

Sharing for anyone in our congregation who may be interested in this experience!
08/31/2026

Sharing for anyone in our congregation who may be interested in this experience!

This spring, join Bishop Daniel Beaudoin for a special pilgrimage in the footsteps of St. Paul in the Greek Islands. Experience the sites and ancient contexts central to the early church, while studying scripture and enjoying fellowship with folks from across NWOS!

This all-inclusive opportunity has been designed with a 12 day itinerary to follow the journeys of Paul and provide time for group and personal encounters with the great cities of Athens, Corinth, Meteora, Thesoloniki and more. An optional four-day extension to Rome is also offered for further exploration.

Please register to join us for one of our upcoming info sessions on Zoom:
Sept 3 Noon session:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/6EVq3BkGSt-MKTM-Vi5-8Q

Sept 16 6:30 PM session: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/kpYvGsMxTy6Z6Ie3itpq5A #/registration

Have questions? Reach out to Calla Gilson Burns at [email protected]!

The second Food Pantry for this month will be this Thursday, August 27th.
08/25/2026

The second Food Pantry for this month will be this Thursday, August 27th.

08/22/2026

Saturday evening service resumes tonight, August 22nd, at 5 o’clock. See you then!

5th Quarter starts back up on September 11th! Open to all Arlington students in grades 5-8. Walk over to Good Hope after...
08/22/2026

5th Quarter starts back up on September 11th! Open to all Arlington students in grades 5-8. Walk over to Good Hope after the 3 home football games listed below for food, fun, and a short Bible lesson.

08/14/2026

Important notice: There is someone impersonating Pastor Steve via text messaging. If they reach out to you, please do not respond or send them any gift cards.
The phone number in question is: 312-970-1595.
Pastor Steve’s phone number is not compromised.

The Food Pantry information for the month of August is below!The first one this month will be this Thursday, August 13th...
08/11/2026

The Food Pantry information for the month of August is below!
The first one this month will be this Thursday, August 13th.

Ghost Town is hosting a Worship Night on Saturday, August 22nd. Let Lizzy know if there would be any interest in going/...
08/08/2026

Ghost Town is hosting a Worship Night on Saturday, August 22nd. Let Lizzy know if there would be any interest in going/sitting together as a group.

Address

300 S Main Street
Arlington, OH
45814

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 3pm
Tuesday 9am - 3pm
Wednesday 9am - 3pm
Thursday 9am - 3pm
Friday 9am - 3pm
Saturday 5pm - 6pm
Sunday 7:30am - 11:30am

Telephone

(419) 365-5582

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