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
Please plan to bring artificial flowers to put on a cross (Brian Siewert will be constructing) on Palm Sunday, March 29th
Celebrate with our church family!
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.
Special Notice:
From Kristen: I am required to inform the congregation of which I am a member that I have received a Call as Principal of St. John Lutheran School in Mayville, Wisconsin.
Calendar & Special Events
Upcoming Highlights:
Midweek Lenten Services:
Midweek Lenten Services will be held on Wednesdays March 11th and March 18th at 12:00 noon Last Midweek Lenten service on March 25th with services at 12:00 noon and 7:00pm
Palm Sunday Special Request:
Please plan to bring either real flowers or artificial flowers to put on a cross (Brian Siewert will be constructing) on Palm Sunday, March 29th.
Holy Week Services:
Maundy Thursday, April 2nd at 7:00pm with stripping of the altar.
Good Friday Tenebrae Service, April 3rd at 12:00pm.
Easter Sunday Service, April 5th at 9:15am with Brunch (Yumm) and Easter Egg Hunt to follow the service. Sign-up sheet for the Brunch is available in the Narthex.
Join Hope members in the 40-day Lenten apparel challenge. (Click to Expand)
Lent is often a time of repentance, fasting, and preparation for the coming of Easter. It’s a time of self-examination, reflection, and focus on one’s relationship with God. Many people choose to give up something, or to volunteer and give of themselves in service to others, during these 40 days.
Hope members challenge each other to give up one or more items from our closet that we no longer wear or need each day of Lent. Place the items (gently used clothing, shoes, belts, purses, caps, etc.) in a bag and after 40 days, bring the bag to Hope on Easter or the Sunday after and Hope will take all those gently used apparel items to the Downtown Ecumenical Services Council who, in turn, will make them available at no charge to those in need.
Weekly Connection
| Day | Time | What's Happening | Where |
| Wed | 10:00AM | Men's Bible Study | Sanctuary |
| Wed | 12:00PM | Wednesday Lenten Worship Services. | Fellowship Hall |
| Wed | Life Study paused during Lent. We will resume at 11:30AM on Wed Apr 8th | ||
| Sat | 9:00AM | Celebrate Recovery | Sanctuary |
🩹 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!
A Special Invitation for April 11th
The Hope Congregation and Jacksonville area CR Chapters are invited to attend a Special Concert at Hope sponsored by Hope’s Celebrate Recovery on Saturday, April 11th at 6:00pm. Calling all Hope Volunteers – CR needs help making popcorn and help with drinks and selling T-shirts. If you can help, please see Kristen. Thank you in advance for all who can help.
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
Prayer Guides
Get your Florida-Georgia District prayer guides here.
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
Mar 22nd Nina/James donation
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. Through Mar21st
MTD Tithes $ 9,255.99
YTD Tithes 30,140.62
YTD Budget $ 33,249.99
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.