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 55th Anniversary to Sandy and Dale M. on Dec. 27th!!
Congratulations to our Confirmands,
Zen’Nareia Lee, Rachel Mann and Anderson Wright! We celebrate with you, as you receive your First Communion!
“A thank you”
o Hanah, Abby and Harper for reading so beautifully the Christmas story from Luke Chapter 2 last Sunday! They also prepared all the gift bags you received today and the welcome smiles at the door. Thank you, girls!
Christmas Eve Worship Service
Tuesday, Dec. 24th at 7:00pm. Sermon Theme: “His Name Shall Be Called: “Prince of Peace”
There will not be a Christmas Day service, Dec 25th.
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).
Confirmation
Zen’Nareia Lee, Rachel Mann and Anderson Wright will be confirmed on Sunday, December 22nd.
Christmas Eve Worship Service
Tuesday, Dec. 24th at 7:00pm. Sermon Theme: “His Name Shall Be Called: Prince of Peace”
Thank You!
Thank you to everyone who helped decorate the church for The Advent Season. Your help is greatly appreciated.
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: There will be no Men's Bible Study on Wednesday, 12/25, Christmas Day or 1/1/25, New Years Day.
3. Wednesday Bible Study will pause until after Christmas:
The "God Space" Study will be on pause as your Hope family anticipates Jesus' birth with Advent Services. We will resume learning more about how to make spiritual conversations happen naturally.
4. Christmas Activities:
Christmas Eve Worship Service:
Tuesday, Dec. 24th at 7:00pm. Sermon Theme: “His Name Shall Be Called: Prince of Peace”
5. Next Council Meetings are on:
Jan 25th at 4:00 pm.
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 will not be held on Dec 25th or Jan 1st. It normally 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
The Life Study will pause until the new years as you Hope family anticipates and celebrates the the birth of Jesus. It will resume in early January. 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!.
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 Dec, 21st
Income MTD $ 9,539.55
Income YTD 127,539.99
Budget Expenses $ 137,748.00
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
Dec 22nd Regina
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.