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!
Right Now
“Because, if you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved. “ Romans 10:9 ESV
Thank you, Pastor Doug, for delivering the Sermon on Matthew 22:15-22, administering communion and conducting Bible Study today!!
Thank you to James for leading the service today!
Celebrate with our church family!
Happy Birthday to Edna B. on Oct. 21st!!
Donate Food to Lutheran Social Services (LSS)
Don’t forget we have a basket in the Narthex to donate food to LSS. Please help those in our community who are hungry. Your gifts of food are greatly appreciated.
Prayers for the People of Venezuela and Columbia
Please continue to keep the people of Venezuela and Columbia, their families and all the rescue crews in your prayers after the devastating earthquakes occurred in those countries causing much devastation and loss of life.
Pastor Prayer Requests:
To help our Lay Leaders on Sunday mornings, if you have a last-minute prayer request, please fill out a prayer request card and put in the box marked “Prayer Requests”. Cards and Box are on the counter in the Narthex..
Calendar & Special Events
Game Night: Tuesday, Oct 20th
Mark your calendars for Game Night Tuesday, Oct 20th Light meal from 5:30 – 6:00pm and Games from 6:00-730pm. Please Invite your family and friends.
Thank you to everyone who helped make “The Chosen” early screen showing at Hope a success!!
The Chosen Early Access screenings brought us 35 non-Hope people and impacted everyone who saw it – during the showing, there was nary a sound from any of the up to 23 views/session– no one wanted to miss a thing. There was so much buried in that hour or 2 of Jesus and his disciples lives I don’t think I’ve yet comprehended it all, even after watching it 3 time. I, George, want to thank Chynsia, Chiquita, Nina, Edna, James, John & Pat C, and especially Pastor Doug and Phillis. They were the key to making this the success it was. We can still show it a few more times so if you have family and/or friends that would like to see this early access, contact George.
Weekly Connection
| Day | Time | What's Happening | Where |
| Wed | 10:00AM | Men of Hope: Men’s Bible Study meets every Wednesday at 10:00 am. We welcome all the men of Hope, family and friends. Come join our lively discussions on how these studies relate to our lives and faith. | Sanctuary |
| Wed | 11:30AM | Life Study. The Promised Land Chapter 3; A look history and geography and what the Bible tells us about that land given to Israel. | |
| Sat | 9:00AM | Celebrate Recovery meets Saturdays from 9:00AM until 11:00AM. | Sanctuary |
November 1st - Special Music Program and Fellowship Supper
Come join us for the First Coast Circuit LCMS. special music program and fellowship supper on All Saints Sunday afternoon November 1st at 4PM Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, 5401 Dunn Avenue, Jacksonville, Fl. 904-608-9174.The program, "Down By the Riverside" will feature many secular and sacred songs and hymns about rivers or with "river" or '"stream" in the title and inspirational songs that celebrate "the blest river of salvation", the Gospel of Christ and talk about the importance of rivers in society and in the Scriptures.A free Italian dinner follows the program. Attendees are encouraged to bring non-perishable goods to help with the church's food ministry. Pastor Bill Reister
The Promised Land Bible Study
Wednesdays, Oct 21st at 11:30am
We continue a new Bible Study series “The Promised Land” which includes a video and related Bible Study. We being Chapter 3 this week. In this first volume of Faith Lessons, discover how God guided his people to a specific place - the Promised Land – to impact the world both in ancient times and today. Bring your Bibles. See George, if you would like a study guide. Cost $6.00.
Creation Stories:
Begining Monday, Aug 31 1:00-2:00PM
Doug Johnstone has been asked to facilitate a course on "Creation Stories of the Ancient World" in 12 weekly sessions a Discovery Village, 10660 Valius Dr, Jax 32256, (where Doug & Phyllis live ) You are invited to attend Sessions each Monday beginning Aug. 31 from 1:00-2:00 at 10660 Validus DR, Jacksonville. About 23 people are currently signed up to attend. Encounter the grandeur of ancient stories of the Mediterranean and explore the values, beliefs, and theologies of early civilizations. Stories from the Enuma Elish, Babylonian, Egyptian, Sumerian, Hittite, Hebrew sources, and more will be explored. Sign in at the front desk and indicate you are visiting the Johnstones in Unit 3428 to receive a visitors pass. Then take the elevator or stairs to the Theater on the second floor.
Daily Habits
🙏 The Harvest is Great: 10:02 Prayer (Click to Pray)
"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." — Luke 10:2
We encourage all members and friends of Hope to pray at 10:02 a.m. or 10:02 p.m. daily.
"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!"
Thank you for joining us in this daily mission.
📖 Read the Entire Bible in 365 Days (Click to Expand)
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. The current reading assignments are available in the Narthex.
Haven't started but want to start from the beginning?
Find all prior assignments online here: Bible Reading List
Week 42
Find this week's reading list here.
If anyone is interested in listening to the entire Bible on CD’s, you are more than welcome to take the black case on the counter in the Narthex.
Support & Services
Readers are needed for upcoming church services.
Sign up sheet for readers is in the narthex.
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 18th Inreach
A continuing “Thank you” to those members who are volunteering to help clean the church. Sign-up sheet is in the Narthex. Gather a team and join us in keeping God's house beautiful!
Sign-up sheet available in the Nathex. For supplies, contact Chynsia.
Thank you for your faithful giving! Offerings can be placed in the donation box at the rear of the church or submitted on-line via the link above. Donations Through Oct 17th.
MTD Tithes $ 4,969.69
YTD Tithes 114,936.20
YTD Budget $ 110,833.30
Guest Information:
👋 Guest Information: Join Our Family (Click to Expand)
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:
- Baptism: For infants and children who have never been baptized.
- New Member Class: An adult class for those wanting to learn more about the Lutheran Church.
- Transfer: Moving your membership from another Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod congregation.
⛪ New Here? What to Expect at Sunday Worship (Click to Expand)
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.
Services include a special message for children and dedicated times for prayer, meditation, learning, and celebration.
🎁 Support the Mission (Click to Expand)
Financial Giving
Make a one-time contribution or increase your regular scheduled tithing to support the ministries of Hope.
DONATE ONLINEPop Tabs for Ronald McDonald House
Collect pop tabs from your aluminum cans to support families in need. Collection containers are located in the kitchen.
Every tab helps provide a "home-away-from-home" for families of seriously ill children.
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
Kristen can be reached at knelsonmckenzie@gmail.com.