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
Thank you, Pastor Doug, for
delivering the Sermon on Matthew
22:1-14 and conducting Bible Study today!!
Thank you to John L. for leading the service
today.
Celebrate with our church family!
Happy Birthday to Kim K. on Oct. 12th!!
Happy Birthday to Bob S. on Oct. 16th!!
Today is Praise Sunday. Please share!
Pastor Pat, Kristen and Rodger want to thank our Hope family and friends...
...for the numerous prayers and cards and monetary gift. Your generosity and kindness are deeply appreciated. We love you, pray for you, and thank God for you! We rejoice over you! You are our wonderful and forever Hope family and friends! With a grateful heart! Pastor Pat.
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 and Columbia
Please continue to keep the people of Venezuela and Columbia, their families and all the rescue crews in your prayers after the devastating earthquakes occurred in those countries causing much devastation and loss of life.
Pastor Prayer Requests:
To help our Lay Leaders on Sunday mornings, if you have a last-minute prayer request, please fill out a prayer request card and put in the box marked “Prayer Requests”. Cards and Box are on the counter in the Narthex..
Calendar & Special Events
Early Access Screening of The Chosen, Season 6, Episode 1:
Hope will host 4 special early screenings of this powerful new episode before its public release. Join us as we witness the opening events of Jesus’ final 24 hours and stay afterward for optional prayer or discussion.
Screening Dates: • Wed, Oct 7 — 1:00 PM & 6:30 PM Thu, Oct 15 — 1:00** PM & 6:30 PM*
Please invite friends and neighbors and pick up fliers in the Narthex to share.
Game Night: Tuesday, Oct 20th
Mark your calendars for Game Night Tuesday, Oct 20th Light meal from 5:30 – 6:00pm and Games from 6:00-730pm. Please Invite your family and friends.
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 | Cancelled for Oct 7th & Oct 14th Due to "The Chosen Early Access Screenings" Life Study. The Promised Land A look history and geography and what the Bible tells us about that land given to Israel. | |
| Thur | 1:00PM | The Chosen Early Access Screening followed by optional prayer and discussion sessions. Doors open at 12:30PM | |
| Thur | 6:30PM | The Chosen Early Access Screening followed by optional prayer and discussion periods. Doors open at 6:00PM. Complementary sandwiches available. | |
| Sat | 9:00AM | Celebrate Recovery meets Saturdays from 9:00AM until 11:00AM. | Sanctuary |
The Promised Land Bible Study
Wednesdays, Re-starting Oct 21st at 11:30am
We continue a new Bible Study series “The Promised Land” which includes a video and related Bible Study. We are still on our first chapter, so now would be a great time to join us. In this first volume of Faith Lessons, discover how God guided his people to a specific place - the Promised Land – to impact the world both in ancient times and today. Bring your Bibles. See George, if you would like a study guide. Cost $6.00.
Creation Stories:
Begining Monday, Aug 31 1:00-2:00PM
Doug Johnstone has been asked to facilitate a course on "Creation Stories of the Ancient World" in 12 weekly sessions a Discovery Village, 10660 Valius Dr, Jax 32256, (where Doug & Phyllis live ) You are invited to attend Sessions each Monday beginning Aug. 31 from 1:00-2:00 at 10660 Validus DR, Jacksonville. About 23 people are currently signed up to attend. Encounter the grandeur of ancient stories of the Mediterranean and explore the values, beliefs, and theologies of early civilizations. Stories from the Enuma Elish, Babylonian, Egyptian, Sumerian, Hittite, Hebrew sources, and more will be explored. Sign in at the front desk and indicate you are visiting the Johnstones in Unit 3428 to receive a visitors pass. Then take the elevator or stairs to the Theater on the second floor.
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 41
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
Oct 11th Perrigo Sponsor
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. Donations Through Oct 10th.
MTD Tithes $ 2,830.00
YTD Tithes 112,796.51
YTD Budget $ 110,833.30
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.