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 25:1-13 and conducting Bible Study today!!
Thank you to John L. for leading the service today!
Celebrate with our church family!
Happy Birthday to Rick C. on Nov. 13th
Donate Food to Lutheran Social Services (LSS)
A big “Thank You” to our Hope families for their food gifts for our 'Thanksgiving of Love' for LSS. Both Sandy Mishoe and the Leimer’s put in a Thrivent Action Plan and added another $500.00 of food. If you have a Thrivent Action Plan, please do your best to use it to help organizations with their outreach needs. If you have any questions, please see Sandy or the Leimer’s.
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..
Thank You to All Veterans from those who appreciate your service
Veteran’s Day is observed on Wednesday, Nov 11th. Please take time to remember and honor our veterans who served in the military and those who gave their ultimate sacrifice, as well as their families.
After Worship Bible Study
Please join us for the Adult Bible Class in the Sanctuary following fellowship when we will dive deeper into the text for today. The study will be lead by Pastor Doug. Please bring your sermon outline for the Bible study.
New Sanctuary Display Screens
Thank you to George & Bev for the new TV Screens in the sanctuary.
Calendar & Special Events
Advent & Christmas Schedule
Weekly Advent worship services and Christmas Eve service information will be posted beginning next week.
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. |
Advent Services and activities:
1. Midweek service will be held on Wednesdays at 12pm Noon on:
- December 2nd
- December 8th
- December 16th.
2. There will be two evening Advent activities:
- Wednesday, Dec 2nd - Craft night with dinner at 5:30-6:00pm and crafts from 6:00 –7:30pm
- Wednesday, Dec 9th - possible Christmas Carol sing-along (to be confirmed).
3. Children’s Christmas Program on Sunday, Dec. 13th at 9:15am
4. Christmas Eve service Thursday. December 24th at 9:15am
Christmas Tree Decorating Party:
Join the fun and help decorate the Christmas tree and church for Advent on Saturday, Nov 28th at 11:00am.
We also need a couple men to volunteer to put the tree up after the service on Sun. Nov 22nd. (It will only take about 5-10 minutes).
Please let Cathy or Lois know, if you are willing to help.
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 continue Session 4 this week and maybe move on to 5; or not. 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.
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 45
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
Nov 8th Will - Sponso
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.
Dec 5th
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 Nov 7th.
MTD Tithes $ 3,910.00
YTD Tithes 123,125.20
YTD Budget $ 121,916.67
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.