The Seder Meal on Maundy Thursday has been Cancelled

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!

Download the most recent print version of 

Hope Happenings handout Here.

Happy Birthday to Kristen N/Mck on Mar. 29th!!

Palm Sunday Celebration today!! 

Make sure you get your palms as you enter the church, today.


In Need?

if you need something, in addition to  prayers, feel free to contact either Pastor or Kristen. Pastor can be reached at kiltedrev@yahoo.com or at 716-957-0470 (have texting capability) and Kristen can be reached at knelsonmckenzie@gmail.com or at 716-957-0469 (has texting capability).

Sunday Worship Service - What to expect

Most Sunday's we study the appointed Sunday Worship Service Lessons and Gospel during Adult Bible Class after fellowship. Please come join us, as we expand our understanding of these important lessons from God's Word! 

From Pastor Pat's Desk:

Pastor can be reached at kiltedrev@yahoo.com or at 716-957-0470 (have texting capability)  

Kristen can be reached at knelsonmckenzie@gmail.com or at 716-957-0469 (has texting capability). 

Holy Week services for this week. 

Please invite family and friends

There is no Mid-week Wednesday service for Holy Week.

Maundy Thursday, Seder Meal on Thursday, March 28th at 6:30pm. Signup sheet is in the Narthex.  Please let us know how many are attending.

Good Friday Tenebrae Worship Services on Friday, March 29th at 12:00 noon and 7:00pm.

Easter Worship Service on Sunday, March 31st at 9:15am 

We also have an Easter Egg Hunt for the children following the Easter service. 

Don’t forget we 'traditionally' have a full 'all congregation' brunch following our Easter service.Asignup sheetis on the counter in the narthex....please plan on joining us… YUM YUM!!

"Easter is a time of joyous celebration of Jesus resurrection and our salvation.  It’s something to share with others who need it. To help with this, there are “Hope Is Alive” invitation postcards in the Narthex.  We ask that you take several and use them to invite your neighbors, friends, or family members that you feel need to Experience Hope.  If your invitee protests that it’s too far to drive, offer to give them a ride.

Don’t forget we still have a basket for food in the Narthex for families in need helped by LSS.

Coming Events (See the Calendar):


1. Easter Week Schedule

Palm Sunday Worship Service on Sunday, March 24th at 9:15am.

Maundy Thursday, Seder Meal on Thursday, March 28th at 6:30pm.

Good Friday Tenebrae Worship Services are on Friday, March 29th at 12:00 noon and 7:00pm.

Easter Worship Service. Come join us for Mid-day Lenten worship services from12:00 noon to 1:00pm on Wednesdays, Feb 28th, Mar 6th, Mar 13th and Mar 20th.Please invite your family and friends.

Please invite your family and friends.

2.  Wednesday Bible Study will resume on Wednesday April 3rd as we begin our study of "The Case for Hope". Please plan to attend and bring family and friends. 

3. Next Council meeting is Thursday, April 18th at 4:00pm.

4. In April, we will host a "New Member Sunday" when we will welcome New Members to our Hope Family. "New Member Sunday" will be in April. Date to be announced.

5. “Save The Date To Give Back” Shred It and Sare hosted by Thrivent. 

Mark your calendars for Saturday, April 27th from 8:00am- 11:00am at the First Coast Group Office, 4887 Belfort Rd, Suite 109, Jax. Take your Shredding to their onsite shredding truck.  Documents to be shredded in front of you. Please also bring a food pantry item for LSS..  Please RSVP a time for shredding to 904-559-8171.  At the time of your appointment, you will be given a list of items desperately needed. See flyers in the Narthex.  for LSS..  Please RSVP a time for shredding to 904-559-8171.  At the time of your appointment, you will be given a list of items desperately needed. See flyers in the Narthex. 

Please invite your family and friends.

6. Next Inreach meeting is Friday, May 3rd at 10:00am.

7. The Inreach committee will be scheduling another fun “Game Night. Date and time to be announced.    

8. Mark your calendars for “Vacation Bible School" scheduled from Monday, July 29th through Friday, Aug 2nd in the evening. 

9. Lutheran Hour Ministries Outreach training is scheduled for Saturday, October 12, 2024 from 10:00am to 2:00pm at Holy Cross Lutheran Church on Arlington Expressway. Please let Pastor know, if you would like to participate

Bible Study: 

Men of Hope

The Men’s Bible Study Men’s Bible Study meets each Wednesday at 10:00am. . We welcome all men of Hope, family and friends. 

Come join our Bible Study and take part in our lively discussions about the Scriptures and how these studies are related to our lives and faith. 

“Women’s Bible Study” lead by Kristen each Saturday evening at 6:30pm via Zoom.  https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86994056074


Have Hurts, habits, or hang-ups?  Try Celebrate Recovery

Celebrate Recovery:

is a 12-Step fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope.

meets at Hope every Saturday morning from 9:00am to 11:00am. 

Find more information here.


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 or at 716-957-0470 (have texting capability) 

Kristen can be reached at knelsonmckenzie@gmail.com or at 716-957-0469 (has texting capability).  

Current Budget

Please continue to place your offerings in the s Current Budget
Please continue to place your offerings in the Donations Through Mar 23rd
Income MTD                   $       9,036.89
Income YTD                            29,097.20
Budget Expenses           $       34,437.00
 
Thank you to our all our members and guests for your faithful giving!   

Opportunities to Serve:  

Use our convenient on-line volunteer scheduling service here

Maintenance Help Needed

We are looking for someone to do light maintenance duties.  If interested, see Daryl Siewert.

 

Cleaning Help Needed

Sign up to help Clean the church at the front counter.  We need your help.  Gather a Team and sign up now.

If you need more information or supplies,  please. contact 

Mar 30th     Lois/Sandy
Apr 6th
Apr 13th     Cathy/Phyllis on Wed 17th
Apr 20th
Apr 27th

Worship Assistance

Readers are needed for upcoming church services.   

Sign up in the narthex on the front counter.

 
Date          Readers 
Mar 24th    Karen
Mar 31st    Nina
Apr 7th      Chynsia
Apr 14th
Apr 21st
Apr 26th

Hope Happy Hour 

Hope’s Happy Hour and Fellowship before the Bible Study Class will include prepared food on the second and fourth Sunday with snacks the otherSundays.  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
Mar 24th
Mar 31st     Easter Brunch & Easter Egg Hunt
Apr 7th        Inreach
Apr 14th      Chynsia
Apr 21st      Inreach
Apr 26th  

Guest Information

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 one of:  

  • *Baptism" (for infants and children who have never been baptized); 
  • Attending a new member class (this is an adult class for those who want to learn about the Lutheran Church.)
  • Transferring from another Lutheran Church Missouri Synod member church

Ways to help Hope raise funds

Donate

Make a one time contribution or increase your regular scheduled tithing

Pop Tabs for Ronald McDonald House

Collect your pop tabs from your cans

to donate to the Ronald McDonald House.

Collection containers are in the kitchen.

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