In His Great Mercy….
New Birth into a Living hope
1 Peter 1:3
Join Us For Worship
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When
Sundays @ 8:00 & 10:30AM
Saturdays @ 5:00PM
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Where
1337 South 100th Street
West Allis, WI 53214
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Who Are We?
Living Hope is a WELS member church, dedicated to sharing Christ’s saving grace to the West Allis area and beyond.
All are welcome!
Worship Online
Jesus Christ has triumphed! Pick any of our spiritual enemies. Jesus’ resurrection crushes that enemy. Sin is washed away; Jesus’ resurrection is proof of our justification before God (Romans 4:25). The devil’s power is broken; he is defeated by Jesus (1 John 3:8). Death is destroyed and we will live forever (1 Corinthians 15).
Jesus’ victory changes eternity. That change is yours everyday. We live in the peace of an eternally secure relationship with Jesus.
Christ is risen! Alleluia!
“God’s Beautiful Surprise”
Pastor J. Zarling - April 5th, 2026
Tenebrae (ten’ eh bray) is an ancient rite of the Church. The Latin word “tenebrae” means “darkness.” The darkness reminds us that God the Father cloaked the land with darkness during the death of his Son (Matthew 27:45).
This service has a subdued tone. There are moments of silence for meditation on the magnitude of Christ’s sacrificial love.
The Psalms play a prominent role in this service. Psalm 51 is a Penitential Psalm — it leads us to repent of our sins, which were the cause of Jesus’ death. Psalms 2 and 22 are Messianic, that is, they foreshadowed Christ’s work. We use them tonight to see how they were fulfilled at Jesus’ death.
At various points in the service the candles in the front of church are extinguished. The seventh candle is not extinguished, but carried from the chancel, representing Jesus being carried to his Father’s side. Then the strepitus (strep’ ee toos) is heard; this is a loud noise that represents the sealing of Christ’s tomb. The seventh candle is returned to burn in the chancel, foreshadowing the joy that awaits us on Easter morning.
“Τετέλεσται”
Pastor T. Wempner - April 3rd, 2026
Upcoming Events
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LHL Fellowship Event
All are invited to the show on Friday, April 24 at 7:30pm at the Sunset Playhouse in Elm Grove. Presenting “All Shook Up,” featuring songs by Elvis Presley. A wonderful musical with a fun storyline and great tunes! Tickets are $24 each. Sign up and further details coming soon.
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Youth Group - Admiral's Game
UPDATE! The Admirals Game outting has been moved to April 12th. Meet at 1:45 at the church campus. Please register by April 1st!
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Bridge Fellowship
You are invited to play! April 20th at 7:00pm in the Living Hope Church Sanctuary.
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Landscaping Help Needed
If you would like to help this summer with grass cutting and/or landscaping at either of our campuses, please sign up in the back of church or click below
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Mary Mornings
Women’s Bible Study meets the 1st and 3rd Saturdays @ 10:15am at the School Campus
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