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Welcome to Hope Lutheran Church
A Hospital for Sinners
The first time you visit you are our guest, after that you are family!
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“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
Happy Birthday to Pastor Doug on September 28th!!
Celebrate with our church family!
Today we Celebrate Pastor Pat and Kristen’s retirement from Hope after 14 years. Thank you for encouraging us to grow spiritually, giving us the opportunity to question as we learn and helping us be the loving Hope Family we are today. Thank you for your laughter and caring spirit. You will be deeply missed. (Our adopted dad, Dad Nelson, will be missed, also.) We send you our prayers and God’s Blessings, Pastor Pat, as you embark on your Mentoring Ministry for Pastors.
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:
Pastor continues to pray for your special prayer requests during the service. Request prayer sheets are in the Narthex. Please place them in the donation box.
Calendar & Special Events
Pastor Pat's Retirement Celebration, Sept 27th
Don’t forget to sign up for refreshments:
“McKenzie Retirement Celebration” on Sunday, Sept. 27th. Signup sheet is on the cry room window. We may need several people to bring ice chests with ice, if our coke machine is not fixed by then. Please see Cindy, if you might be able to bring ice.
Coming Soon – The Chosen, Season 6 Episode 1 Early access
The Chosen, Season 6 Episode 1 Early access viewings at Hope Lutheran Church. We are excited to announce a special opportunity offered only to churches worldwide. For the first time ever, The Chosen is granting early access to Season 6, Episode 1, and we are hosting an in-person screening right here at Hope on dates and time to be determined. Season 6 leads viewers toward the Cross in a powerful and unprecedented way. Episode 1 continues the story following Jesus’ prayer in Gethsemane, Judas’s betrayal, and the arrest in the Garden. While the crucifixion is not shown in this episode, there is “a moment of violence... rather quick and not overly graphic, but still hard for many to watch.
For dates, times and to register to saver your seat visit HopeLutheranJAX.com/Chosen6
Octoberfest Celebration October 4th
You are invited to join the celebration of St. Peter Lutheran Church’s 40 Anniversary on Sunday, October 4th. Oktoberfest celebration begins at 11:00am with music, games, food, and drinks. Tickets are $10 for people who would like beer, $5 for non-drinking admission, and free for kids 12 and under. Address is St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, 1614 Blanding Blvd, Middleburg, Fl 320
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 | Life Study. The Promised Land A look history and geography and what the Bible tells us about that land given to Israel. | |
| Sat | 9:00AM | Celebrate Recovery meets Saturdays from 9:00AM until 11:00AM. | Sanctuary |
The Promised Land Bible Study
Wednesdays, starting September 16th 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.
Attention Hope members: September will be a 'Labor of Love' for two worthy causes....
“For our children/youth...
Green Cove Springs at the Friends of Augusta Savage Community Free Leading Library” are in need of 'gently used' or new books for children/youth.
“For our adults...
Family Promise” can always use 'gently used' pots and pans, silverware, utensils, place settings and such items to help
set up their new apartment/home. All items can be placed in the narthex through the month of September. Thank you sooooo
much.
Yesterday, Sept 26, 2026 was the last meeting of Celebrate Recovery at Hope.
Thank you to Pastor Pat, Kristen and Nina for leading Hope’s Celebrate Recovery Ministry for the past ten years. We pray those who were meeting at Hope will continue meeting at other Celebrate Recovery ministries in the Jacksonville area
🩹 About Celebrate Recovery (Click to Expand)
Hurts, habits, or hang-ups? Celebrate Recovery is a Christ-centered 12-step fellowship for anyone looking for experience, strength, and hope.
- Meeting Time: Saturdays, 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
- History: Serving the Jacksonville community for over 8 years.
- Celebration: We recently welcomed our 100th visitor!
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 39
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
Sep 27th Pastor Pat Retirement
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. church. church. DonatioDonations Through Sept 26th
MTD Tithes $ 10,926.99
YTD Tithes 106,928.43
YTD Budget $ 99,749.97
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.