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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!

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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 

✨ Highlight Section

Thank you, Pastor Doug, for delivering the Sermon on Matthew 22:34-46, and conducting Bible Study
today!! 

Thank you to Rick for leading the service
today!

🎉 Special Occasions

Celebrate with our church family!

Happy Birthday to Nina H. today!!

 

Donate Food to Lutheran Social Services (LSS)

A “Thanksgiving of Love” from Hope, to bring our neighbors who are in need, let’s bring Thanksgiving to them. LSS (Lutheran Social
Services) will be giving out turkeys, so let’s finish the meal with..... Canned vegetables and fruit, cranberries, pumpkin, stuffing, boxed mashed potatoes..and any other non-perishable items. Please place your items in the Narthex by Sunday, Nov 8th. Thank you so much!

A special “Thank You” to James for shampooing our Sanctuary. 

Thank you to our Hope Family for being careful, if you bring food or drinks into the Sanctuary.

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

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 Chapter 4; 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

November 1st - Special Music Program and Fellowship Supper

Come join us for the First Coast Circuit LCMS. special music program and fellowship supper on All Saints Sunday afternoon November 1st at 4PM Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, 5401 Dunn Avenue, Jacksonville, Fl. 904-608-9174.The program, "Down By the Riverside" will feature many secular and sacred songs and hymns about rivers or with "river" or '"stream" in the title and inspirational songs that celebrate "the blest river of salvation", the Gospel of Christ and talk about the importance of rivers in society and in the Scriptures.A free Italian dinner follows the program. Attendees are encouraged to bring non-perishable goods to help with the church's food ministry.  Pastor Bill Reister 

The Promised Land Bible Study

Wednesdays, Oct 28th at 11:30am

We continue a new Bible Study series “The Promised Land” which includes a video and related Bible Study. We will be doing Chapter 4 this week.  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. 

 

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.

Celebrate Recovery no longer meets at Hope.   

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

The 10:02 Challenge:
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.

Pro Tip: If you find yourself perplexed by a particular passage, we recommend using a study Bible. Try reading the daily assignment first, then reviewing the associated study notes to gain deeper context.

Haven't started but want to start from the beginning?

Find all prior assignments online here: Bible Reading List

Week 43

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

🎙️ Sunday Readers Schedule

 

 

Readers are needed for upcoming church services.   

Sign up sheet for readers is in the narthex.

 
Date            Readers 
Oct 25th       Chynsia
Nov 1st         Bob Selle
Nov 8th         Nina
Nov 15th       Lois
Nov 22nd      Regina
Nov 29th
☕ Hope's Happy Hour Sponsors

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

Date               Hope’s Happy Hour
Oct 25th             Edna Sponsor
Nov 1st               Inreach
Nov 8th               Will - Sponso
Nov 15th             Inreach
Nov 22nd            Regina
Nov 29th
🧹 Care for Our Church Home

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.
Oct 31st
Nov 8th            Edna, Lisa, Cathy
Nov 15th
Nov 22nd
Nov 29th
📊 Stewardship & Generosity Give Online

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 24th.
MTD Tithes       $     7,993.69
YTD Tithes           117,960.20
YTD Budget      $ 110,833.30

Thank you to our all our members and guests for your faithful giving!   

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.
The first time you visit you are our guest, after that you are family!
⛪ 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.

Plan Your Visit Here


🎁 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 ONLINE

Pop 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.

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