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 monthly & Special Florida-Georga District prayer guides here.
Happy Birthday to Harper R. on May 6th!!
Happy Birthday to Cathy D. on May 7th!!
Happy Birthday to Pat C. on May 8th!!
Please plan to join us after the service this week, Sunday, May 4th for our 5-Year Planning Meeting. Get your snacks and bring then into the sanctuary to eat, while we brainstorm ideas how to move Hope forward in the coming years. Bring and share ideas you may have how to reach out to the lost and ways to help our community. Note: We will not have Bible Study on Sunday, May 4th due to the 5-Year Planning session
In Need?
Pastor Pat & Kristen will be unavailable next week from Monday, May 5th to Saturday, May 10th. Rick will be available for pastoral care during the week.
Rick’s cell number is 904-910-1057.
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
No Bible Study after worship on May 5th.
Please plan on attending the planning meeting after the service.
Get your snacks and bring then into the sanctuary to eat, while we brainstorm ideas how to move Hope forward in the coming years.
Bring and share ideas you may have how to reach out to the lost and ways to help our community.
We
Most Sunday's we take a deeper dive into the appointed Sunday Worship Service Lessons and Gospel. This Adult Bible Class will follow 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).
The Lutheran Witness is a magazine subscription:
The Lutheran Witness is published by the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod which contains a variety of articles relating to the Synod It is that time of the year, again, to renew or subscribe to this publication. The cost is $18.59/ year (plus any Florida state tax applicable) for 11 issues billed over 12 months. The June/July issue is a combined edition.
There is a sign-up sheet on the counter in the narthex if you are interested. The deadline to sign up is Sunday, May 18th.
If you have any questions, please see Lois.
Coming Events (See the Calendar):
1. Watch for more information about Family Promise and how we can help by Sponsoring Dinners for a week, later in the fall. (Coralee will tell you all about it during the announcements today.)
2. Wednesday Men's Bible Study:
We welcome 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:
The "God Space" Study will continues with Chapter 7 as we wonder our way into spiritual conversations.
4. Hopes 5-Year Planning Meeting on Sunday, May 4th.
5. We will have a Mother’s Day Celebration on Sunday, May the 11th. Invite your Mother, if she lives near, if not, invite a friend. Chynsia wants to remind the ladies to continue the “wearing hats on Mother’s Day “tradition. Don’t forget your hat, ladies.
6. Pastor Pat will be visiting and working with Christ Our Savior Lutheran Church on Sunday, May 18th from 12:00 noon - 2:00pm
7. Inreach Committee meeting: Friday, May 16th at 10:00AM.
8. Game night on Tuesday, May 20th.
Light meal 5:30-6:00pm Games from 6:00-7:30pm. Please
invite your family and friends. (Note change from
Wednesday evening to Tuesday evening.)
9. Executive Council meeting: Thursday, May 22nd at 4:00PM.
10. Pastor Pat and Kristen will be out of town from Tuesday, May 27th to Wednesday, June 4th to attend Sean McKenzie’s Military Retirement Ceremony. Pastor Doug will lead Worship and Bible class on Sunday, June 1st. Rick will be on call during the week for pastoral care.
11. Vacation Bible School: Please plan to join us on July 22, from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm.
12. Junior and Senior High School Bible study taught by Kristen will be starting soon, Watch for further details. Bible study for the younger children is also being planned.
13. Hope's 10th Anniversary:
Hope’s10th Anniversary Celebration is scheduled for September 14th. More information to follow.
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 will resume on April 23rd. Its held on Wednesdays at 11:30 to 12:30 PM. We continue our study of "God Space" as we learn more about how to make spiritual conversations happen naturally. 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
LSS Food Pantry
Please continue to fill up our food basket in the Narthex for LSS. The needs are great and any food items you can give are greatly appreciated
Keep the Fla Gold Coast and the people of Western N. Carolina in your prayers.
To donate, please go to flgadistrict.org/give. Thank you! Your donation is deeply appreciated!.
Please also keep the people of California and the devastating fires in your prayers.
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.
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 May 3rd. .
Income MTD $ 8,625.99
Income YTD 41,040.57
Budget Expenses $ 43.932.00
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
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.