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 34th Wedding Anniversary to Pat and John C. today!!

Prayer Guides

Get your Florida-Georga District prayer guides here.

Gideon Speaker today, August 17th

Please Welcome our Gideon Speaker. He will share how the Gideons have been able to get God's life-renewing and life-changing Word into the hands of those who do not know Jesus as Lord and
Savior. Following the service, there will be an opportunity to continue financial support of this all-
important ministry through a free-will offering.

School Supply Collection

Thank you to everyone who contributed to the school supplies given to Chynsia and her fellow teachers
and their students. A special “Thank you” to the Leimer’s for their Thrivent $250 contribution. Your thoughtfulness and supplies are greatly appreciated.

The Harvest is great.

Jesus said in Luke 10:2, "... '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.'" I encourage all members and friends of Hope, to please pray at 10:02 a.m. or 10:02 p.m. daily that the Lord would send more people into our world to tell them of the love of Jesus, and to send more people to our church, and others, so they can hear of Jesus' love, forgiveness, salvation, and new life.

You may pray a prayer (or another) such as this: "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!" 

Sunday Worship Service - What to expect

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.   

Worship includes a special message for children and contains times for prayer, meditation, learning, and celebration.

New Adult Bible Study, entitled, "Journeys Through God's Word: A Course on Acts." Please come and learn how the New Testament Church began and what its mission is today.

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 will be out of the office from Wed, Aug 20th - Fri, Aug 22nd at the Circuit Visitor’s Meeting with the District Staff and Board of Directors in Orlando. 

On call Pastoral care during that time to be announced.

Young adults (and Adult) Bible study:

Kristen leads a young adult Bible Study 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. Bible Study Series: 

"Journeys Through God's Word: A Course on Acts." Please come and learn how the New Testament Church began and what its mission is. 

2 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.)  

3. 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.

4.  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.    

5. Young adults (and Adult) Bible study:

Young Adults Bible Study 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 and will be announced later. 

6. Next Inreach meeting is Friday, August 8th at 10:00AM

7. Join us for” Back to School Social” on Sunday, August 10th during Fellowship hour. We will have Sandwiches, Chips, and Ice Cream Yummm!

8.  Next Council meeting is Tuesday, August 19th at 4:00PM

9. Young Junior High School student Bible study to be taught by Kristen is still being planned.

10. Hope's 10th Anniversary:

Hope’s10th Anniversary Celebration is scheduled for September 14th.  We’ll have lots of Memories through Pictures, Potluck Food and Guest Preacher, District President, James Rockey. Sign-up sheet for the Potluck is in the Narthex.

11.  Reformation Sunday, Oct 26th:

Mark your calendars for Hope’s Reformation Worship Service skit on Sunday, October 26th.

Circuit worship Reformation service and ORCL’s 65th Anniversary Service at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church on October 26th at 4:00pm. Guest preacher: District President James Rockey. Dinner will be served.

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  July 23rd Postponed - Join us again on July 30th

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

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

Income MTD                $ 14, 837.26
Income YTD                    89,316.49
Budget Expenses         $ 87.864.00
(Building Fund/AC        $   6,500.00)

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

Ways to help Hope raise funds

Donate

Make a one time contribution or increase your regular scheduled tithing

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.