A number of home mission congregations have celebrated significant milestones the past few months. We rejoice and thank God for his continued blessings and the spread of his gospel.
Cornerstone launches worship
Cornerstone Lutheran Church in Bentonville, Ark., hosted its launch service on Sunday, February 22. About 70 people gathered for worship, including nearly 30 new faces from the community. We thank God for this encouraging beginning and ask that he continues to bless this congregation as they share the gospel in the Bentonville community. Learn more about Cornerstone Lutheran Church at Hear more from Home Missionary Ross Chartrand in his Moments with Missionaries video update and view photos of their first service on Flickr.
Hope Fellowship in Jarrell, TX -building dedication
On March 8, 2026, Hope Fellowship in Jarrell, Texas, gathered and celebrated the dedication of their new worship space. God be with them as they continue to be lights of the gospel news to all they meet in the Jarrell community. View additional photos at in our Flickr album.
Our Redeemer – Ladysmith, WI groundbreaking
On March 29, 2026, members of Our Redeemer in Ladysmith, Wis., broke ground for their new building expansion, including a new sanctuary. God’s blessings on their continued ministry.
View photos from their first service in our Flickr album.
Mount Hope – Bend, Oregon
On March 29, 2026, Mount Hope in Bend, Oregon, celebrated its worship launch—marking an exciting milestone for this growing mission. First approved in 2024, the mission has already gained meaningful traction in the community. The worship launch saw a strong turnout, reflecting growing interest in this new ministry. We thank the Lord for his blessings on this mission and pray that it continues to boldly share the gospel throughout the community.
Redemption Erie, worship launch
On Palm Sunday, March 29, 2026, Redemption Church in Erie, Colorado, celebrated its public worship launch—marking an exciting milestone for this growing mission. From the very beginning, God has blessed this ministry with a strong, dedicated core group committed to laying the groundwork for a new church. What started as gatherings in homes and coffee shops, centered on God’s Word, has now grown into a vibrant worshiping community. Just one year after being approved, Redemption welcomed 73 people to its launch service—including nearly 30 new or returning visitors from the local community.
We thank God for his continued blessings on this mission and pray that, as they gather week after week, many more will come to hear and be strengthened by the gospel. View photos from their first service in our Flickr album.
Hope in the Heights building dedication
God’s blessings to Hope in the Heights in Houston, Texas, as they dedicated their new house of worship in March 2026. This milestone marks an exciting new chapter for their congregation and the community they serve. We pray that God would continue to bless their ministry, strengthen their members, and use this new space to share the life-changing message of the gospel throughout the Houston area.
Crossroad Launch
Crossroads marked a joyful milestone with its Easter relaunch, welcoming 68 people in attendance. Among them were 17 local visitors, including 2 individuals who had never been in a church before—an encouraging reminder of the gospel reaching new hearts. The congregation currently gathers in a school auditorium that seats 600, providing plenty of room for future growth. Please keep Crossroads in your prayers as this mission continues sharing the message of the gospel with its community.
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