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!
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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, Sandy M. on Dec. 4th!!
It is with a heavy heart that we say “good-bye” for now to Kim, Ben and Samson, as they relocate to Pensacola, Fl. on December 1st. They will be greatly missed. Farewell Fellowship next week.
Christmas Season Schedule
Advent Service this Wednesday,
Dec 3rd, 10th, & 17th
Evening Advent service on Wednesday,
Christmas Eve service at 9:15am. Me
Family Promise of Jacksonville
Works to end homelessness one family at a time. They focus on affordable housing, sustainable employment, financial awareness, education and social service needs. They partner with 14 local congregations, 40 plus social services agencies and 400 volunteers. Family Promise has nearly 200 affiliates in 43 states. Family Promise does all that and…to keep the family together.
For Christmas they not only provide gifts for those who are presently in the program but for those they have helped in the past year.
We at Hope would like to provide Christmas for some of their families. The Window in the rear of the Sanctuary has 5 different families each with their Christmas wish list. Please put your name by the child you wish to buy for, wrap your gift and please put the child’s name and the family # number on your gift. All gifts should be in by Sunday, December 14th. Thank you so much.
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).
1. Advent Services at Noon, 12:00pm, on Wednesdays Dec. 3rd, Dec 10th and Dec 17th
2. Evening Advent services on Wed Dec 10th. Light meal at 5:30pm with crafts and service at 6:15pm and Dec 17th Light meal at 5:30pm with favorite Christmas songs at 6:15pm.
3. Morning Christmas Eve service at 9:15am.
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
Thank you to everyone who helped build a solid 'FOOD WALL OF HOPE' for LSS. May this “Wall of Hope” provide a Blessed Thanksgiving for those in need.
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.
Please give George a special “Thank you” for shampooing the carpet!! He may be bent over while walking due to a backache. Please pray his back recovers soon from shampooing the rug.
Coming Events (See the Calendar):
1. Sunday Bible Study:
Studies on "Journeys Through God's Word: A Course on Acts." will continue next week. Please come and learn how the New Testament Church began and what its mission is.
2. Wednesday Men's Bible Study:
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.
3. Wednesday Life Study:
There will be NO Wednesday Life Study on Nov 26th and through Christmas. We will resume again in January when we will once again investigate 13 of God's Outrageous Claims Wednesdays 11:30AM-12:30PM at Hope. We'll be using the text by the same name, authored by Lee Strobel. 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
4. 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.
5. Young Junior High School student Bible study to be taught by Kristen is still being planned.
6. Nov 28th at 12:30PM: Imogene and family are inviting the Hope Family to attend Dave's burial with Honors on Friday, November 28th at 12:30pm at the National Cemetery, 4083 Lannie Rd, Jacksonville, FL 32218
7. Saturday. Nov 29th at 11:30AM Come, help us decorate the church and Christmas tree. It only takes about an hour. Your help is greatly appreciated. Please see Cathy or Lois if you can help.
8. Council Meeting on Dec 1st at 4:00PM
9. Advent Services Wednesdays at Noon: Dec 3rd, Dec 10th, & Dec 17th.
10. Evening Advent services on Wed Dec 10th. Light meal at 5:30pm with crafts and service at 6:15pm Dec 17th Light meal at 5:30pm with favorite Christmas songs at 6:15pm.
11. Morning Christmas Eve Service Dec 24th at 9:15AM
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 Nov 29th
MTD Tithes $ 11,668.07
YTD Tithes 120,607.78
YTD Budget 120,813.00
Bldg fund/AC Donation $ 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
Nov 30th Inreach - Krumrei farewell
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.