In 1806 the Lutherans elected trustees and this is regarded as the located at North Lima, Ohio. The Lutheran and reformed congregations built a log church which was dedicated in 1810. The two congregations named the church “Good Hope Church”. The two churches worshiped together harmoniously in this log church for 51 years, until 1861, when the Reformed congregation built a new church. Sometime during 1869-1874 there was a separation of the Lutherans from the Reformed congregation.

In 1870 the “Good Hope” Lutherans built a new brick church about 100 yards from the old location. Sometime during 1888-1891 the congregation optioned the brick church to the North Lima Board of Education. The last service in this church was the Union Thanksgiving Service held the evening of November 21, 1948. From that time until February 10, 1952 the congregation worshiped

In 1952 a new Church, located at the intersection of Market Street and South Range Road, was dedicated. It had a narthex, nave, chancel, sacristy, primary room, fellowship hall, stage, kitchen, restrooms and furnace room.

A new seven room brick parsonage was built in 1958.

Over the years many renovations have occurred in the church building. In 1967 the Chancel wall behind the altar was changed to provide a walnut panel with a fourteen foot “back lighted” aluminum and walnut cross.

On September 10, 1978 a stainless steel bell tower, which stands 52 feet from its base to the top of the cross, was dedicated. The bell from the original Church is centered in a diamond; the top of the diamond points to the top of the cross as a reminder of God’s presence and the sacrifice of his Son. The lower point is a reminder that God’s people on earth are to be served and the compass points are reminders that the word of God is for all people everywhere.

In 1999 an addition, including a chapel, narthex and offices, was dedicated. This provides a place for small group worship, meetings and socialization. The beauty of the Church was further enhanced by the installation of a large window with a dove etched in it.