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
Today is Praise Sunday. Please Share things in your life where the Lord deserves the Praise.
Celebrate with our church family!
Happy Birthday to Mallory W. on Feb. 9th!!
Happy Birthday to Kay M. on Feb. 11th!!
Happy Birthday to Linda S. on Feb. 13th!!
Calendar & Special Events
Upcoming Highlights:
Ash Wednesday
We will have Ash Wednesday services with distribution of ashes on February 18th at 12:00 noon and 7:00 pm. Our Inreach Committee would like to extend an invitation to stay after the Ash Wednesday service at 12:00 noon for fellowship over soup (Beef Minestrone and Broccoli Cheddar) and sandwiches, yummy! Hope you can join us!!
Join the Lenten devotional Forty-Forty Challenge
🏃♂️ Join the Lenten Forty-Forty Challenge (Click to Expand)
Pastor Pat and Kristen invite you to engage in a Lenten devotion and walk to improve not only our health but also our spiritual walk. It is called the Easter Walk.
Timeline: Officially begins February 25, 2026, and ends on Easter Sunday (April 5). Note: Bonus days are available if you wish to start on Ash Wednesday, Feb 18!
- Sign up: Visit the Forty-Forty Website. We are doing the Walk with Jesus Challenge.
- The Commitment: Walk 1 mile, pray, and study the Book of Acts every day for 40 days.
- Community: Join our church Facebook page or group as our local accountability team.
What’s Included in Your Challenge Box:
- 🏅 Custom Finisher Medal: A double-sided commemorative medal.
- 👕 Forty-Forty T-shirt: Exclusive challenge apparel.
- 📖 Digital Resources: PDF Journal pages and scripture reading plans.
- 🎁 Extras: Vinyl stickers, a bookmark, and a protective medal box.
Can’t walk a full mile? No problem. You can swap in 20 minutes of any physical activity while focusing on Christ.
Weekly Connection
| Day | Time | What's Happening | Where |
| Wed | 10:00AM | Men's Bible Study | Sanctuary |
| Wed | 11:30AM | Life Study (Lee Strobel's God's 13 Outrageous Claims) | Fellowship Hall |
| Sat | 9:00AM | Celebrate Recovery | Sanctuary |
📖 Learn More About This Week's Studies (Click to Expand)
Wednesday Men's Bible Study (10:00 AM)
Join the men of Hope, family, and friends for lively discussions on how scripture relates to our daily lives and faith. All are welcome!
Wednesday Life Study (11:30 AM)
We are currently investigating "God's Outrageous Claims" by Lee Strobel. This week, we discuss Chapter 5: "Lose your life to save it." Come learn how these compelling claims can change the trajectory of your life.
🩹 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.
Prayer Guides
Get your Florida-Georgia District prayer guides here.
📖 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
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
Sign up to help clean the church at the front country. 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.
MTD Tithes $ 2,995.00
YTD Tithes 14,662.25
YTD Budget $ 22,166.66
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.
Maintenance Help Needed
We are looking for someone to do light maintenance duties. If interested, see Daryl Siewert.
🎁 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.