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.
In Need?
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) and Kristen can be reached at knelsonmckenzie@gmail.com or at 716-957-0469 (has texting capability).
Sunday Worship Service - What to expect
Most Sunday's we study the appointed Sunday Worship Service Lessons and Gospel during Adult Bible Class after fellowship. Please come join us, as we expand our understanding of these important lessons from God's Word!
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).
Thank you...
to Rev Michael Johnstone for the special presentation about the “Baseball Frontiers Ministry” on Wednesday. If you are interested in helping fund this ministry, which uses baseball to reach the lost for Christ, in foreign countries, please go to https://gosendmeglobal.org/johnstone-sportsministry-europe.html.
Help for Lutheran Social Services (LSS)
LSS provides food for those who are food insecure. You can help meet that large and growing need.
There is a basket in the narthex labelled “Food donations for Lutheran Social Services” Please bring your gifts. One item...once a week- will amount to a basketful. When you BOGO, consider donating the free one.
Thank you for your gifts of love.
Coming Events (See the Calendar):
Angel Making Event!
Women of Hope...If you are free next Saturday, October 7th from 12:00 noon to 2:00pm, I could use your help at our home in the making of angels for the Braille Center. Gluing, cutting and tying are the only needs. Husbands are also invited to gather on the porch and visit. Lunch will be provided.
Thank you so much. Coralee.
RSVP to
jcleimer45@gmail.com
904-329-2395
1. Mescach St. Amour will make a presentation about “Children of the Habitat on Oct. 8th during the service. Invite your family and friends.
2. “Why, Martin Luther?” on Sunday, Oct 22ndduring the service.Invite your family and friends.
3. “Game Night” Thursday, Nov 16th from 5:30 pm to 7:30pm.Invite your family and friends.to another Game and Family night at Hope.
Next Inreach Meeting is October 6th at 10AM
Next Council Meeting is October 19th at 4PM
Thrivent Night at the Jacksonville Icemen
To show our gratitude for your membership, you are invited to join us on October 21st at 6:00pm for opening night with the Jacksonville Icemen. We will be accepting ticket orders until October 14th, or while supplies last! Tickets will be $20 and include the following: A one-hour pregame reception exclusively for our Thrivent members. Admission to the game Plus a $10 food voucher to the concessions We hope to see you at the Vystar Veterans Memorial Arena so be sure to get your tickets before they are gone as limited quantity available! No products will be sold at this event.
Place your ticket orders at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/thrivent-night-with-the-jacksonville-icemen-tickets-710379703817
Experience Hope On-Line
Pastor Pat’s Mini Message of Hope
We post a synopsis of the weekly worship message as the mini-message-of-hope. You can find it here ,on Facebook, on Twitter, and on Instagram;
Pastor Pat's Message of Hope
Pastor Pat's entire weekly worship message is available here.
Hope is on Facebook, YouTube, Twitter and Instagram
We post weekly:
- On Tuesday, A short "Summary" video which contains the main points of Pastor's prior message. This video series is called the "Mini Message of Hope". Each episode concludes with an invitation to watch a video of Pastor's full message. The most recent video can be found on the Home page of our web site, at "MMOH.HopeJAX.ORG"as well as on all our social media sites.
- Also on Tuesday, A video playlist of Pastor's weekly message in a series call the "Message of Hope". Each episode concludes with an invitation to experience Hope and join us for worship with links to a page to help them "Plan A Visit". The most recent episode can be found on the Home page of our website and at "MOH.HopeJAX.ORG" as well as on the playlist portion of our YouTube channel..
Please, please; If you use any of those social media platforms, follow us. Like and share our those to all (Public). Doing so is an excellent, non-threatening way to share your Faith and witness. If you don't know how to do so, see George or email him a request.
Bible Study:
Men of Hope
The Men’s Bible Study Men’s Bible Study meets each Wednesday at 10:00am. . We welcome all men of Hope, family and friends.
Come join our Bible Studyand take part in our lively discussions about the Scriptures and how these studies are related to our lives and faith.
“Women’s Bible Study” lead by Kristen each Saturday evening at 6:30pm via Zoom. https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86994056074
Join Bev & George as they “Read the Bible in 365 days”.
Spend 15 to 30 minutes per day assigned reading from Genesis to Revelations with the goal of reading the entire Bible by 2023 year’s end. Optional Friday on-line discussion/Q&A session on prior week's readings. More info on the Hope Website, under the “Programs” select “Read the Bible in 365 days” Fill out the form for reading lists and online meeting reminder emails. Read the Bible in 365 days - Hope Lutheran Church (hopelutheranjax.com)
Wednesday Bible Study
The investigation of modern day miracles will resume on Oct 4 from 11:30am to 12:30pm. We will use “A Case for Miracles” as a text. See more here
Please invite your family and friends.
Jacksonville Outreach Council Restart
Pastor Leon Roberts of Holy Cross will be resuming the Jacksonville Outreach Council sometime after the Synodical Convention
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.
Find more information here.
Community Outreach
We have chosen The Hubbard House to be our current community outreach. Hubbard House is a full-service certified domestic violence center. They have sheltered more than 42,900 survivors and their children saving lives for over the last 44 years as well as answering more than 101,500 hotline calls. Please bring in donations of food, personal items or household goods during the month of May to help meet the needs of 120 victims and children sheltered every day. List of items needed are in the Narthex. Thank you for your generosity and love.
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
Opportunities to Serve:
Use our convenient on-line volunteer scheduling service here.
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.
If you need more information or supplies, please. contact
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 will include food on the second and fourth Sunday of each month. There will be time for fellowship each Sunday before Bible Class. Please don't forget you can sponsor a Sunday for $25 or team up with someone to prepare and serve. A sign-up sheet is in the Narthex.
Oct 1st Inreach
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
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.