The Willard Hope Center

09/03/2026

The start of the Hope Center year is fast approaching. Join us on Sept. 10th for Open House and the first day on September. 14th.

08/25/2026

Come see what is happening at the Hope Center. Open House Sept. 10th, from 5:30 - 7:30.

07/31/2026

Sunday, August 9, 5 pm in Downtown Willard.

Featuring Jordan St Cyr, Consumed By Fire, Crossroads Church, with special appearances by V Rose and Buckeye Fanatic - Big Nut! We hope to see you there!

07/31/2026

06/11/2026

Psalm 71
1 In you, Lord, I have taken refuge;
let me never be put to shame.
2 In your righteousness, rescue me and deliver me;
turn your ear to me and save me.
3 Be my rock of refuge,
to which I can always go;
give the command to save me,
for you are my rock and my fortress.
4 Deliver me, my God, from the hand of the wicked,
from the grasp of those who are evil and cruel.

04/29/2026

The Hope Center & HopeFest would like to extend our deepest condolences to the family of Emma Caldwell.

Miss Emma faithfully volunteered countless hours at the Hope Center & the HopeFest and became our dedicated cook for many years. She may not have had much, but she gave everything she had to our Hope Center kids. Even while facing her own battles with cancer and ongoing health challenges, she continued to love and serve in the ways she could—always making sure our kids felt special, especially on their birthdays.

We are so grateful for the lasting impact she made on the lives of our children and throughout our community. Emma truly fought a good fight, and we find comfort in knowing she is now in the arms of Jesus.

You are deeply loved and will be greatly missed, Emma ❤️

04/05/2026

Judas Iscariot had followed Jesus for three years — heard His teachings, witnessed His miracles — and yet he led the mob to arrest Him in the Garden of Gethsemane. The Bible tells us Satan entered Judas and set the plan in motion.

Which raises a bigger question: why does God allow Satan to operate at all? The answer might surprise you. Satan, in his twisted way, actually serves the purposes of God.

The crucifixion looked like Satan's greatest victory. He prompted Judas to betray Jesus, had Him beaten and crucified, and watched Him die. But what Satan didn't realize was that he was walking straight into God's plan.

The death of Jesus on the cross was exactly what God had ordained all along to offer redemption to the whole world — and in that moment, Satan sealed his own doom. His best shot against God became the greatest gift to humanity.

So whatever darkness you're walking through right now, hold on. Satan's best shots against you will ultimately work for your good and God's glory.

HE IS RISEN!