Ministries
There's a place for you at the table.
Whether you want to dig into the Bible, find healing in a supportive group, or just enjoy a meal with friends, we invite you to explore life at Hope.
Spiritual Growth and Bible Study
Whether you are a lifelong believer or just beginning to explore the faith, our study groups provide a safe space to ask questions and grow. From mid-week gatherings to deep dives into Scripture, we offer multiple ways to connect with God’s Word and apply it to your daily life.
Sunday Worship & Fellowship
Worship: Sundays at 9:15AM
Fellowship: Hope Happy Hour at 10:30AM
Bible Class: After Hope Happy Hour, usually about 11:00AM and lasts about 45 minutes
Description: A blend of traditional and contemporary worship followed by community and study. Our services often feature visual media and shared scripture reading to help the Word come alive.
Children's Ministry: Simple Truths, Powerful Messages
Investing in Our Youngest Disciples At Hope Lutheran, we believe the smallest voices carry the most important messages. While our children’s ministry is close-knit, it is a cornerstone of our community life.
A Message for All Ages: Each Sunday service includes a dedicated Children’s Message. These brief, engaging lessons are designed specifically for kids, yet the entire congregation often finds these s40%imple truths to be the most powerful part of the morning.
Sunday Activities: After the Children’s Message, kids have the option to retreat to our children’s room. This supervised space offers quiet, Christ-centered activities, allowing parents to focus on the remainder of the service while children engage with the Word at their own pace.
Bible Studies
Men's Bible Study
Time: Weekly on Wednesdays, 10:00 - 11:00AM
Description: The Men of Hope welcomes all men to40% their studies which focus on Man's Biblical role in the family, church, and communities at large.
Life Study
Time: Weekly on Wednesdays, 11:30 - 12:30AM
Description: Our Life Study focus on how we as God's children can best interact with the world in which we live. Study guides are often based on books by religious authors like Lee Strobel, or on the TV series "The Chosen".
Healing & Support
Life can be difficult, but you don’t have to walk through it alone. At Hope, we provide Christ-centered communities like Celebrate Recovery where you can find genuine support, healing, and encouragement for life’s hurts, habits, and hang-ups.
Celebrate Recovery
Time: Saturday Mornings - 9:00AM to 11:00AM
Location: Hope Lutheran Church; Sanctuary to start then breakout session go to individual rooms
Description: A Christ-centered support community for anyone facing hurts, habits, or hang‑ups.
Community & Fellowship
Faith is meant to be shared in community. From our casual Hope Happy Hour following Sunday worship to our quarterly Family Fun Nights, we create frequent opportunities for you to relax, have fun, and build lasting friendships with your Hope family.
Fellowship & Snacks
Hope Happy Hour The conversation doesn’t end when the service does! Immediately following our 9:15 AM worship, we gather for what we affectionately call "Hope Happy Hour." It’s a relaxed time to grab a cup of coffee and a snack while catching up with friends and meeting new faces. Whether you have questions about the message or just want to get to know the family at Hope, we’d love for you to pull up a chair and stay a while.
Hope's Family Fun Night
Our family ministry extends beyond Sunday morning. We host regular Family Fun Nights where children are the stars of the show—often proving to be much better at our games than the adults! It’s a time of laughter, fellowship, and building lifelong friendships.
Time: Held quarterly. From 5:30 - 7:30PM
Descriptions: A relaxed evening of food, games, and connection:
Check out the invitation to a prior Fun Night →
Prior Family Fun Night InviteServing Our Neighbors with Compassion
We are committed to being the hands and feet of Jesus in the Jacksonville community. Through local partnerships like Family Promise and Lutheran Social Services, we work together to provide food, housing support, and compassion to those in need
Family Promise of Jacksonville
We assist families experiencing homelessness through meals, supplies, and volunteer support as they work toward long‑term stability.
Lutheran Social Services (LSS)
Our congregation supports LSS programs that address hunger, financial hardship, refugee resettlement, and community empowerment.
IRIS Lending Library for the Blind
We help provide accessible Christian resources — including audio Bibles and devotionals — for individuals who are blind or visually impaired.
Additional Outreach Efforts
We participate in seasonal service projects, community drives, and partnerships with other nonprofits to meet needs throughout Jacksonville.
🤝 Serve With Us: Put Your Faith Into Action
At Hope, we believe everyone has a unique gift to share. Whether you’re a "techie," a "people person," or someone who loves working behind the scenes, there’s a place for you to serve.
Greeters & Hospitality: Welcoming faces who make every guest feel like family from the moment they walk in.
Tech Team: Helping our Worship Services come to life through audio, video, and digital media.
Community Outreach: Partnering with local organizations like Family Promise to support our Jacksonville neighbors.
Devotions and Messages
Stay connected to the Word throughout the week with our digital resources. Here you can find summaries of our latest messages, access daily Lutheran Radio devotionals, and find inspiration to keep you grounded in hope no matter where you are.
Portals of Prayer, A free booklet of daily devotionals available to pick up in the church entry
Each week, we publish a short summary of Pastor's message.