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Back-to-School Shoe Drive
July 22 - August 4
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Angel Tree Team Meeting
July 25 at 1:00pm at Hope Central Campus
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Clothe-A-Kid from Love INC
July 26 & July 28
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Jesus On Tap Begins
August 3 at 11:30am at World of Beer in Spanish Springs
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July 25 at 1:00pm at Hope Central Campus
'Tis the season! There will be a meeting of volunteers for our Angel Tree team on July 25 at 1:00pm at Hope Central Campus.
The meeting will include volunteer sign-ups, brainstorming, and a discussion of agency recipients.
Questions before you join us? Contact Lenea at lenea@hope4all.church.
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Thank You from the Hospitality Team
Thank you to everyone who participated in our Church Potluck! We had so much good food to share, and the fellowship time was wonderful. Those who brought food outdid themselves! Your contributions were greatly enjoyed and appreciated.
Keep an eye out for more events like this in the future!
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Support the Back-to-School Shoe Drive
There is a great need in our community to support local children as they return to school. Many do not have access to new shoes...and many will be forced to return to school with ruined or ill-fitting shoes.
To help meet this need and support our neighborhood children, the Hope Lake Weir Campus Food Pantry is sponsoring a Back to School Shoe Drive for our clients from July 22 to August 4.
To get involved, please make checks payable to the Hope Lutheran Church and indicate Food Pantry Shoe Drive on the memo line. You could also use an envelope to direct a cash donation.
Every donation counts as we continue to support these deserving children. Thank you for your generosity!
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Council Connections – July 2022
Here is a brief overview of the June and July Council meetings. As always, feel free to contact any Council Member if you have questions or concerns; we are representing YOU!
Click on the attached link to check out the latest Council meeting notes. Remember, full Council minutes are on file in the church office (after they are approved). Some of the information discussed at Council has already been reported in the News in the Pews – so it will not be repeated in this report.
For example, in the July 15 issue of the News in the Pews Gary Hill, Treasurer, gave a very detailed financial report (six month report). Also, you have already received results and recommendations from GSB, who conducted the Feasibility Study so I will not repeat that information. Please check our website and emails as more information will be shared about plans for Hope South Campus.
Pam Fenn, Council Secretary
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Clothe-A-Kid from Love INC | |
There's still time to support Clothe-A-Kid!
Do you remember your first day of school, each year? Were you blessed to have clean, neat clothes? Were they new, new to you, or worn out?
Are you willing to share your back-to-school experiences with a family later this month?
In just a few days, families from your local community will gather at Kohl's in The Villages to shop for clothing and shoes in preparation for the next school year. We'd love to have you join in.
Kids need to know they aren't alone and not "everyone" has the latest, greatest. In fact, some of the greatest things in life aren't "things" at all.
Will you join us? Will you impact the life of a child?
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Exciting New Offering from H.O.P.E. University |  | |
After weeks of discussion, the Education Team of H.O.P.E. University is pleased to announce that on Wednesday night after dinner, you can join us for a treat. We are introducing “Something to Sav(I)or.” We will introduce an evening program of classes beginning September 14 at 6:30pm, following vespers.
COMING SOON: The Fall Catalogue of class offerings will be released in the coming weeks. H.O.P.E. University studies will be conducted at all three locations. Registration is requested but not required for all classes. Let’s see if we can meet the Pastors’ challenge to have 1000 people involved in ministry and study this year!
HELP! This fall we will begin a Sunday School program at Hope Lake Weir Campus. The Education Team for H.O.P.E. University needs your help. Do you have a willingness to get in on the ground floor of a new ministry program as a planner, a teacher, or an assistant to a teacher? As important as experience in Sunday School is, an enthusiasm to “Make Christ Known” to the children in the Hope Lake Weir Campus area is needed. Join in the fun!!!
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E-Nini-Hassee Donations
Hope Lutheran Church partners with Eckerd Connects E-Nini-Hassee, an outdoor therapeutic program for troubled young women. Through the year, we collect items to benefit these girls and support them as they explore and develop spiritually, cognitively, emotionally, and physically while engaging in activities that require skills of self-control and self-reflection.
Donation Needs: Shampoo (Full-sized), Conditioner (Full-sized), Body Wash (Full-sized), Body Lotion (Full-sized), Bug Spray, Chapstick, Sanitary Pads & Tampons, Colored Pens & Pencils, Adult Coloring Books, Toothbrushes, Toothpaste, Sketch Pads, Composition Books (no rings), 3-Ring, Binder Paper, Ponytail Ties, and Blank Note Cards (with Animals or Scenery).
Please only donate items from this list. The E-Nini-Hassee girls are limited as to the items they are allowed to possess.
Thank you for your generosity!
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A Thank You from the Blessing Bag Team
Thank you to everyone who donated to support our Blessing Bag ministry. Because of your generosity, we were recently able to distribute 30 Blessing Bags to individuals in need.
These bags cannot be completed without your help! Thank you for your continued support!
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Join the Hope Bible Reading Challenge | |
If you're not participating in Hope's Bible Reading Challenge yet, you're missing out! See what your Hope community is saying about the challenge:
"When I first started the Bible Reading Challenge, I did not think it was all that unique or challenging. Well, 51 days in, I realize I was wrong. The readings in Isaiah coupled with the Pastor's reflections are very powerful... What a great idea this was..."
Click the link below to check out the Bible Reading Challenge page.
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Do you seek...Spiritual Renewal; New understanding of God's grace and love; Worship and community with other believers?
THE WALK TO EMMAUS IS FOR YOU!
Men's Walk to Emmaus
October 13-16, 2022
Women's Walk to Emmaus
October 20-23, 2022
For information about this life-changing opportunity, contact Kathy Langley at (352) 753-8557 or cklangley97@embarqmail.com
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Ready for a new kind of Men's Group?
Jesus on Tap is a brand new group for men at Hope Lutheran Church. Men will gather for good beer and the Good Word in fellowship with one another at exciting locations around The Villages.
The first meeting of Jesus On Tap will be August 3 at 11:30am at World of Beer in Spanish Springs. At this inaugural meeting, participants will determine the direction of the group - with a focus on either Bible Study, Book Study, or Ministry Action. All input will be considered and appreciated.
If you would like more information, please contact Jime Eversole at jime@hope4all.church.
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Pastor Rani is leading Gatherings of Hope on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays in the Fellowship Hall at Hope Central Campus from 11:00am to 12:30pm.
This is a place to come and "just be". Plan to come and experience a wonderful community of support that cares for you no matter what you are going through. You are welcome to bring your lunch if you choose. Water, coffee/tea is provided.
Pastor Rani is currently leading us in the book of Psalms.
All are welcome, including non-Hope members, so please invite your friends to join us.
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Join Us for Faith & Fellowship | |
Faith & Fellowship is now meeting at all Hope campuses! However, if you are unable to join in person, you can still be a part of Faith & Fellowship online.
All are welcome, including non-Hope members, so please invite your friends to join the fun.
The Zoom link is active on Mondays at 9:30am every week, so those who cannot attend in person can use the link below to join the conversations online. Meeting ID: 952 5901 4615. Join by phone: (929) 205-6099. ID: 95259014615#
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Worship Attendance for July 16-17, 2022 | |
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Central Campus:
4:00pm = 177
6:00pm = 50
8:00am = 111
10:00am = 225
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Lake Weir Campus:
10:00am = 81
Everglades Rec Center:
8:00am = 77
10:00am = 89
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Flowers for the Week Given By... | | |
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Carol and Robert Beishir in memory of our daughter, Christine Lindsay. | |
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Scripture Reading for
July 23-24
Exodus 20:1-17
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Scripture Reading for
July 30-31
Exodus 20:1-17
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Submit a Prayer Request
Need Prayer? Submit a prayer request via our hope4all.church website.
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Hope Lutheran Church Office Hours
Monday to Thursday - 8:00am to 4:00pm Friday - 8:00am to 12:00pm
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