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.

Happy Birthday Cory M. on April 26th!!

We thank God for His goodness! 

Edna Bryan will be receiving the Sacrament of Holy Baptism on Sunday, April 21st. Edna has completed her Adult Instuction and is looking forward to receiving Baptism.

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). 

Don’t forget we still have a basket for food in the Narthex for families in need helped by LSS.

Coming Events (See the Calendar):

Today we celebrate with Edna Bryan as she received the Sacrament of Holy Baptism. 

1.  Wednesday Men's Bible Study is active again.  Please join the men of Hope at 10 AM on Wednesdays.

2.  Wednesday Bible Study is active again.  Please join us as on Wednesdays at 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM.  We will continue our study of "The Case for Hope" with Chapter 2 . Please plan to attend and bring family and friends. 

3. Stay Tuned: We will welcome New Members to our Hope Family. "New Member Sunday" will be on April 28th.

4. “Save The Date To Give Back” Shred It and Sare hosted by Thrivent. 

Mark your calendars for Saturday, April 27th from 8:00am- 11:00am at the First Coast Group Office, 4887 Belfort Rd, Suite 109, Jax. Take your Shredding to their onsite shredding truck.  Documents to be shredded in front of you. Please also bring a food pantry item for LSS..  Please RSVP a time for shredding to 904-559-8171.  At the time of your appointment, you will be given a list of items desperately needed. See flyers in the Narthex.  for LSS..  Please RSVP a time for shredding to 904-559-8171.  At the time of your appointment, you will be given a list of items desperately needed. See flyers in the Narthex. 

Please invite your family and friends.

5. We rejoice in welcoming Edna Bryan, Evan Fowler, Pastor Doug and Phyllis Johnstone and Angelo and Kim Villota to our Hope family on Sunday, April 28th.

6. Next Inreach meeting is Friday, May 3rd at 10:00am.

7. Mark your calendars for a Special Mission Sunday on May 19th.  Pastor Doug and Phyllis Johnstone and daughter, Becky will be sharing their experiences as missionaries in Venezuela.  

Pastor Doug will be preaching on “Another Friend”.

Phyllis and daughter, Becky, will be giving us a taste of Venezuela with typical foods served after church services in Venezuela for our fellowship hour. 

During Bible Study time they will be showing a 25-minute video, Christ in the Cities, on life and mission in Venezuela

As a prep for the May 19 activities, the Johnstones will show a 15 minute video entitled “Now I’m Young” regarding mission work in Venezuela during Bible Study hour on Sunday, May 5th

8. Next Council Meeting is May 23rd at 4:00pm at Hope

9. Mark your calendars for “Vacation Bible School" scheduled from Monday, July 29th through Friday, Aug 2nd in the evening. 

10. Lutheran Hour Ministries Outreach training is scheduled for Saturday, October 12, 2024 from 10:00am to 2:00pm at Holy Cross Lutheran Church on Arlington Expressway. Please let Pastor know, if you would like to participate

Bible Study: 

Men of Hope

The Men’s Bible Study Men’s Bible Study meets on Wednesdays, 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

Wednesday Life Study is held on Wednesdays at 11:30 to 12:30 PM.  We continue our study of "The Case for Hope" with Chapter 2. 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. 

Find more information here.

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 and Fellowship before the Bible Study Class will include prepared food on the second and fourth Sunday with snacks the otherSundays.  Please consider sponsoring a Sunday for $25 or team up with someone to prepare and serve. 

Signup sheet for Happy Hour is in Narthex

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

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.