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
Happy Birthday to Anderson W. on Feb. 7th!!
Happy Birthday to Antoinette J. on Feb. 7th!!
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
There will be no Bible Study following fellowship hour today. Please enjoy this time celebrating with Pastor Pat.
Most Sunday's we 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).
Please welcome Rev. Chris and Jeanette Singer to Hope.
Rev Singer is President & CEO of Lutheran Church Charities. Jeanette is a licensed counselor and also works with LCC. Pastor Chris will be our guest preacher and Bible Class leader.
Thank you to everyone who made the Charities training event a success.
Thank you to all who spread the love of Hope this Valentines Day to our Veterans!
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:
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 how these studies are related to our lives and faith.
3. Wednesday Bible Study will pause until after Christmas:
The "God Space" Study We will resume learning more about how to make spiritual conversations happen naturally, starting on Jan 8th.
4. Family Fun Night Wednesday, Feb 19th 6-7:30pm
Enjoy pizza and drinks while you play Bingo and Charades. More details to come.
5. Lent & Easter Services
- Ash Wednesday, March 5th Noon
- Worship Wednesday Mar 12th, noon
- Worship Wednesday Mar 19th, Noon
- Worship Wednesday, Mar 26rd Noon
- Worship Wednesday, Apr 2nd Noon
- Worship Wednesday, Apr 9th Noon Evening Activity 6 - 7:30PM
- Maundy Thursday, Apr 17th 6:00PM Sader Meal and Holy Communion. Join the Hope Family as we experience the Sader Meal and Holy Communion as we remember Jesus' last meal with his disciples before His crucifixion.
- Worship Good Friday, April 18th Noon
- Worship Easter Sunday April 20th 9:15 followed by pot luck brunch and Easter Egg Hunt for the youngsters.
6. Hope's 10th Anniversary:
Watch for information about our upcoming celebration of Hope’s10th Anniversary as a Charter Congregation.
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 January 8th. Wednesday Life Study is 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
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 Feb 1, 2025
Income MTD $ 7,840.54
Income YTD 7,840.54
Budget Expenses $ 11,740.00
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
Feb 2nd Inreach
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.