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

Prayer Guides

Get your Florida-Georga District prayer guides here.

Read the Entire Bible in 365 days.

Ready to do this again?  or for the first time? You will be amazed at how much new information you may find reading through the Bible a second time. Week 3 reading assignment beginning the first week of Jan and is available in the Narthex.

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).

Join the Lenten devotional Forty-Forty Challenge 

Pastor Pat and Kristen invite you to engage in a Lenten devotion and walk to improve not only our health but also our spiritual walk. It is called the Easter Walk. Read the information below. Sign up online. Use the Facebook page or group from our church as your accountability team. Walk every day. Pray every day. Study the Scripture every day. All for 40 days. When you have completed the challenge, proudly display your medal. The resources all come with the sign-up fee. All you need is a Bible and your runners. (Running Shoes.)

The Website for sign up is Virtual Christian Run/Walk – Forty Forty™ which is https://fortyfortychallenge.com We are doing the Walk with Jesus Challenge, but there are others on that site if you want to do more.

What is the Forty Forty Challenge? Over 40 days, you’ll walk or run 1 mile per day while reading through the Book of Acts. Each day comes with Scripture, encouragement, and optional faith-building challenges designed to strengthen your walk with Christ.

Here’s what you’ll experience: 40 Miles in 40 Days — walk or run at your own pace and stay consistent Daily Scripture Readings — journey through the entire Book of Acts Optional Faith-Building Challenges — small, practical steps to deepen your walk with Jesus Spiritual Growth — strengthen your faith in mind, body, and spirit Your Finisher Rewards — earn a custom medal and exclusive Forty Forty T-shirt Community of Believers — join thousands of Christians walking this journey together in our private group
Forty Forty is an opportunity to bring your Scripture Readings to LIFE! 40 Days. 40 Miles. Accessible for Everyone Can’t walk or run a mile a day? No problem. You can swap in 20 minutes of another physical activity while focusing on Christ.
Built on Tradition. Throughout your 40 days, you will be reading and studying the book of Acts. Last year we studied the book of John and the previous years Matthew, Mark, and Luke. Each day there will be specific verses to read to keep you on track for finishing in the 40 days
What comes with the Forty Forty Challenge? Entry into the challenge 2026 Double-Sided Finisher Medal Finisher T-Shirt Protective Medal Box Vinyl Sticker
Pamphlet with: Pamphlet with:
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Scripture Readings (40 days of Acts)
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40 Days of Challenges
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40 Miles Checkoff List
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Tons of information on the challenge and resources to make the most out of the challenge.
Bookmark for The Book of Acts PDF Journal Page. Positive Accountability Group via Facebook where you will meet lifelong friends from all over the Nation

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. 

Coming Events (See the Calendar):

1. Wednesday Men's Bible Study:     

Men's Bible Study on Wednesdays.

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.

2.  Wednesday Life Study:  

We continue to investigate 13 of God's Outrageous Claims by Lee Strobel Wednesdays 11:30AM-12:30PM at Hope.  This week, we'll discuss Chapter 5.  Lose your life to save it… The first will be last… The meek will inherit the earth… Many of Jesus' claims clashed with common sense and turned logic on its head. But these are the very things that are so compelling about following him—the very things that can change the entire trajectory of your life.  Come, learn with us

3. 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. 

4. Young Junior High School student Bible study to be taught by Kristen is still being planned.

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 where we discuss "God's Outrageous Claims." It's held on Wednesdays at 11:30 to 12:30 PM.   Please plan to attend and bring family and friends. 

“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 Jan 10th
MTD Tithes            $   6,222.99
YTD Tithes                  6,222.99
YTD Budget           $ 11,083.33

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

Ways to help Hope raise funds

Donate

Make a one time contribution or increase your regular scheduled tithing

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.