Hope Happenings
Welcome to Hope Lutheran Church
A Hospital for Sinners
The first time you visit you are our guest, after that you are family!
Download the most recent print version of
Hope Happenings handout Here.
Guest Information:
If you do not have a church home. Please consider joining us at Hope. We would be glad to have you as a part of God’s family. Introduce yourself to Pastor Pat or one of the elders. You can become a member of Hope by one of:
- *Baptism" (for infants and children who have never been baptized);
- Attending a new member class (this is an adult class for those who want to learn about the Lutheran Church.)
- Transferring from another Lutheran Church Missouri Synod member church
Happy Birthday to John M. on Oct. 8th!!!!
Prayer Guides
Get your Florida-Georga District prayer guides here.
The Harvest is great.
Jesus said in Luke 10:2, "... 'The harvest is great, but the workers are few. So, pray to the Lord who is in charge of the harvest; ask him to send more workers into his fields.'" I encourage all members and friends of Hope, to please pray at 10:02 a.m. or 10:02 p.m. daily that the Lord would send more people into our world to tell them of the love of Jesus, and to send more people to our church, and others, so they can hear of Jesus' love, forgiveness, salvation, and new life.
You may pray a prayer (or another) such as this: "Dear Father, you are the Master of the harvest. The harvest is plentiful, but the workers are few. Please Father send more people into our world. Send people who will share, in word and deed, the love of Jesus. Please Father send more people to our church, and others; so they can hear of Jesus' love, forgiveness, salvation, and new life. We ask this in the name of Jesus. Your final Word to us!"
Sunday Worship Service - What to expect
Worship is a blend of traditional and contemporary elements. It lasts approximately 1 hour and is followed by "Hope Happy Hour" for food and fellowship then Bible Class.
Worship includes a special message for children and contains times for prayer, meditation, learning, and celebration.
New Adult Bible Study, entitled, "Journeys Through God's Word: A Course on Acts." Please come and learn how the New Testament Church began and what its mission is today.
From Pastor Pat's Desk:
Pastor can be reached at kiltedrev@yahoo.com or at 716-957-0470 (have texting capability)
Kristen can be reached at knelsonmckenzie@gmail.com or at 716-957-0469 (has texting capability).
Young adults (and Adult) Bible study:
Kristen leads a young adult Bible Study in the Fellowship Hall, following fellowship. Please bring your Bibles or grab one from the sanctuary. Anyone who would like to attend is welcome. Bible study for the younger children is also being planned.
LSS Food Pantry
Lutheran Social Services Food Pantry on Philips Hwy is open every weekday and 2 Saturdays a month. To date they've served 28,000...that's a lot of food!!!
From October 5 through November 16 we will be building our 'FOOD WALL OF HOPE' for LSS. What is needed??? Bogos Thanksgiving, Ethnic spices (Turmeric, Chili, Paprika) Dry beans (White, red, lentils, small fava) Lunches (Peanut Butter and Jelly, Soups) Canned goods Bakery items..(flour, sugar, salt) A few items each Sunday by our members will build a solid wall of 'hope' for others.
Coming Events (See the Calendar):
1. Sunday Bible Study:
"Journeys Through God's Word: A Course on Acts." Please come and learn how the New Testament Church began and what its mission is.
2 Watch for more information about Family Promise and how we can help by Sponsoring Dinners for a week, later in the fall. (Coralee will tell you all about it during the announcements today.)
3. Truth in Real Time
An on-line weekly discussion on what the Bible tells us about how we should respond to today's news headlines. Tuesdays 7:30 - 8:30PM. Find more information and register here. You must register to participate.
4. Wednesday Men's Bible Study:
We welcome all the men of Hope, family and friends. Come, every Wednesday at 10AM, join our lively discussions how these studies are related to our lives and faith.
5. Wednesday Life Study:
Join our deep dive into The Apostles' Creed on Wednesdays from 11:30AM to 12:30PM. Each week, we hear, via video, from Biblical Scholars about the history, importance, and what each phrase says about our Faith. After the video, there's time for participants to share their thoughts; if they want or just listen if they prefer.
6. Young adults (and Adult) Bible study:
Young Adults Bible Study in the Fellowship Hall, following fellowship. Please bring your Bibles or grab one from the sanctuary. Anyone who would like to attend is welcome. Bible study for the younger children is also being planned and will be announced later.
7. Young Junior High School student Bible study to be taught by Kristen is still being planned.
8. Game Night
Plan on attending “Game Night” Tuesday, October 21st. A night of fun beginning with dinner 5:30pm to 6: 00pm and games from 6:00pm to 7:30pm. Invite your family, neighbors and friends.
9. Next Council Meeting is Friday, October 23rd at 4:00PM
10. Reformation Sunday Worship Skit.
Once again, Hope will hold a Reformation Worship Service skit this year on October 26th. You won't want to miss it.
Circuit worship Reformation service and ORCL’s 65th Anniversary Service at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church on October 26th at 4:00pm. Guest preacher: District President James Rockey. Dinner will be served.
Bible Study:
Men of Hope
The Men’s Bible Study Men’s Bible Study meets every Wednesday, at 10:00am. We welcome all men of Hope, family and friends.
Come join our Bible Study and take part in our lively discussions about the Scriptures and how these studies are related to our lives and faith.
Life Study - open to all!
The Life Study of the Apostles' Creed, its history and theological underpinnings, begins on June 14th. It's held on Wednesdays at 11:30 to 12:30 PM. Please plan to attend and bring family and friends.
Truth In Real Time
An online study that seeks to understand what God's Word, as defined in the Bible, tells us about how we should respond to today's new headlines. Find out more and register to attend here.
“Women’s Bible Study” lead by Kristen each Saturday evening at 6:30pm via Zoom. https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86994056074
Have Hurts, habits, or hang-ups? Try Celebrate Recovery
Celebrate Recovery:
is a 12-Step fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope.
meets at Hope every Saturday morning from 9:00am to 11:00am.
8 Years and counting at Hope Lutheran Church in Jacksonville FL
Find more information here.
Congratulations on CR’s mission to the community and welcoming it 100th visitor.
In Need?
As always, if you need something, in addition to prayers, feel free to contact either Pastor or Kristen.
Pastor can be reached at kiltedrev@yahoo.com or at 716-957-0470 (have texting capability)
Kristen can be reached at knelsonmckenzie@gmail.com or at 716-957-0469 (has texting capability).
Current Budget
Donations Through Oct 4th
Income MTD $ 16,639.65
Income YTD 108,023.57
Budget Expenses 98.847.00
(Building Fund/AC) $ (12,398.04)
Maintenance Help Needed
We are looking for someone to do light maintenance duties. If interested, see Daryl Siewert.
Cleaning Help Needed
Sign up to help Clean the church at the front counter. We need your help. Gather a Team and sign up now. Sign-up sheet in the Narthex.
Worship Assistance
Readers are needed for upcoming church services.
Sign up in the narthex on the front counter.
Hope Happy Hour
Hope’s Happy Hour and Fellowship before the Bible Study Class will include prepared food on the second and fourth Sunday with snacks the other Sundays. Please consider sponsoring a Sunday for $25 or team up with someone to prepare and serve.
Signup sheet for Happy Hour is in Narthex
Oct 5 Inreach
Ways to help Hope raise funds
Pop Tabs for Ronald McDonald House
Collect your pop tabs from your cans
to donate to the Ronald McDonald House.
Collection containers are in the kitchen.