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
Please welcome Pastor Doug who will lead our service and communion today!!
Prayer Guides
Get your Florida-Georga District prayer guides here.
Happy Birthday to Phyllis J. on June 5th!!
Happy Birthday to Ben K. on June 6th!!
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
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).
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
Pastor Pat will be at the Florida-Georgia District Convention in Kissimmee from Thursday, June 5th
to Saturday, June 7th
A big Hope thank you to ...
John L, Coralee, Pat, John C,, Sandy, Dale and Cathy for helping to assemble 39 homeless bags for City Rescue Mission. (We have a huge bag of loose items that will be given as well). Thank you everyone for your generous donations and Sandy for using her Thrivent Action plan and ordering our extra items. A huge “Thank You” to Coralee and John for coordinating everything and delivering the items to CRM.
Young adults (and Adult) Bible study starts June 8th:
Kristen will start the Young Adults Bible Study on June 8th in the Fellowship Hall, following fellowship. Please bring your Bibles or grab one from the sanctuary. Anyone who would like to attend is welcome. Bible study for the younger children is also being planned.
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!
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:
Join our deep dive into The Apostles' Creed on Wednesdays from 11:30AM to 12:30PM. Each week, we hear, via video, from Biblical Scholars about the history, importance, and what each phrase says about our Faith. After the video, there's time for participants to share their thoughts; if they want or just listen if they prefer.
4. Executive Council meeting: Rescheduled TBD.
5. Please join us on Wednesday, May 28th at 10:00 am as we assemble kits for the homeless to be given out by the City Rescue Mission. CRM helps the homeless with the love and compassion of Jesus
Christ. Today is the last day for items to be brought into Hope. Thank you to all who were able to contribute.
6. 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.
7. Pastor Pat will be at the Florida-Georgia District Convention in Kissimmee from Thursday, June 5th to Saturday, June 7th
8. Young adults (and Adult) Bible study starts June 8th:
Kristen will start the Young Adults Bible Study on June 8th in the Fellowship Hall, following fellowship. Please bring your Bibles or grab one from the sanctuary. Anyone who would like to attend is welcome. Bible study for the younger children is also being planned.
9. Vacation Bible School: Please plan to join us on July 22, from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm.
10. Young Junior High School student Bible study to be taught by Kristen is still being planned.
11. 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 of the Apostles' Creed, its history and theological underpinnings, begins on June 14th. It's held on Wednesdays at 11:30 to 12:30 PM. 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.
Congratulations on CR’s mission to the community and welcoming it 100th visitor.
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 31st
Income MTD $ 11,697.12
Income YTD 52,945.30
Budget Expenses $ 54.850.24
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
June 1st 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.