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
Celebrate with our church family!
Happy Birthday to Jim G. Aug. 2nd!!
Happy Birthday to Amanda H. on Aug. 8th!!
Donation for Families at Family Promise
Thank you to everyone who brought laundry goods and snacks and drinks for the families at Family Promise. Thank you, also, to members who are providing meals for the families at Family Promise this week. Your time and
preparation and donations are greatly appreciated.
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
Please continue to keep the people of Venezuela, their families and all the rescue crews in your prayers after the two devastating
back-to-back earthquakes.
Pastor Prayer Requests:
Pastor continues to pray for your special prayer requests during the service. Request prayer sheets are in the Narthex. Please place them in the donation box.
Calendar & Special Events
Upcoming Highlights:
Come join us for two extra weeks of Lifetree Café on August 5th and August 12th from 6:15pm to 7:15pm (no meal), These two episodes will be two of the Host’s favorites. Topics can be found at HopeLutheranJAX.com/Lifetree. Bring your experiences; Let’s talk!
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 Chosen, Season 5, episode 7 discussion Group | |
| 6:15pm | Lifetree Cafe Revisited. Amazing Grace; The Amish Demonstrate True Christian Love | ||
| Sat | 9:00AM | Celebrate Recovery meets Saturdays from 9:00AM until 11:00AM. | Sanctuary |
Meals for those being served by Family Promise
The Hope's Council approved our continued ministry to Family Promise by providing the 7 evening meals for the week of July 26. A signup sheet is on the back window. Expenses will be paid using our Thrivent Action Plan. For more information, please see John or Coralee
August 9th: Ice Cream Social
Please join us for an Ice Cream Social after the Service on Sunday, August 9th. Yummy!!
Next Executive Council Meeting is Tuesday, August 4th at 10:00am
Next Inreach Meeting is Friday August 7th at 10:00am
🩹 About Celebrate Recovery (Click to Expand)
Hurts, habits, or hang-ups? Celebrate Recovery is a Christ-centered 12-step fellowship for anyone looking for experience, strength, and hope.
- Meeting Time: Saturdays, 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
- History: Serving the Jacksonville community for over 8 years.
- Celebration: We recently welcomed our 100th visitor!
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 31
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
Aug 2nd 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. church. Donations Through July 31st:
MTD Tithes $ 10 ,673.99
YTD Tithes 83,052.88
YTD Budget $ 77,583.31
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.