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Budget Informational Meeting
September 28 at 4:00pm at Hope Central Campus
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Food Pantry Volunteer Meeting
September 29 at 12:30pm at Hope Lake Weir Campus
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New Member Orientation 2
September 29 at 5:30pm at Hope Central Campus
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Game Night
September 30 at 5:00pm at Hope Central Campus
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90+ Birthday Party
October 2 at 11:15am at Hope Central Campus
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Congregational Meeting
October 7 at 3:00pm at Hope Central Campus
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Annual Church Picnic
October 7 at 4:00pm at Hope Central Campus
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Blessing of the Animals
October 8 at 8:30am at Hope Central Campus
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Fun and Games (and Sandwiches, too!) | |
You're invited to Hope's first ever Game Night, hosted by the CIA (Christians in Action)! We'll have games, laughs, and delicious sub sandwiches. It all happens on Friday, September 30 at 5:00pm at Hope Central Campus.
This will be an event for everyone - whether you are young, older, or have limitations of some kind. Prizes will be awarded. Invite your friends and neighbors for a time of fun and fellowship.
Registration is required and will take place online. Deadline for registration is Monday, September 26 at Noon. The cost is $5.00 per person, plus canned food item(s) for the Hope Lake Weir Campus Food Pantry (suggested items include pasta sauce, canned fruit or vegetables, peanut butter & jelly, etc.)
Dinner will be served with various soft drinks and coffee available. Questions? Contact Virginia Robertson, CIA Committee Member, at (612) 619-0220.
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A Weather Update from Hope | |
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Tropical Depression Nine is currently forming in the Caribbean, and current charts show a threat of impact in Florida next week. While we don't know the exact path of the storm, we always recommend caution during Hurricane Season. The best measure of protection is preparedness!
As of right now, there will be no disruptions to regular church office hours. We will keep you updated of any closures via email and Facebook.
In the meantime, we recommend preparing your home for the potential storm. Here are a few tips to help you stay comfortable in case of severe weather:
- Secure any loose outdoor furniture or equipment. Bring vehicles into the garage if possible.
- Stock up on groceries (especially non-perishable foods) and make sure you have the necessary medications.
- Keep animals inside the home for the duration of the storm.
- Fill your reusable water bottles with water and store them in your fridge.
- Keep the radio or television on for weather updates.
- Have a supply of lanterns, flashlights, and spare batteries handy. Fully charge any electronic devices, including your cell phones and tablets. You can also use portable chargers for your devices.
Keep an eye on the storm by visiting the National Hurricane Center's website. Click the button below to find the webpage.
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Budget Informational Meeting | |
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Wednesday, September 28 at 4:00pm
Hope Central Campus
Want to learn about the 2023 church budget prior to our congregational meeting?
Join us for a Budget Informational Meeting at Hope Central Campus. You'll be able to speak with council members and prepare yourself for the vote on October 7. See you there!
| The Church Council has voted to recommend a budget for 2023. Click the button below to view a summary of the budget. We look forward to seeing you at the Budget Informational Meeting on September 28 at 4:00pm. | |
Mary Jo Vitale In Concert - To Benefit Angel Wigs of Hope | | |
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A must-see show is coming to Hope Lutheran Church in October! Tickets on sale now.
Mary Jo Vitale presents "I Feel Pretty!", a musical event to benefit Angel Wigs of Hope. The show happens on Sunday, October 16 at 6:00pm at Hope Central Campus. Mary Jo is sure to wow us with an unforgettable night of music!
Tickets are on sale now. Admission is $15 per person and all proceeds go to benefit wigs for cancer patients in our local area.
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Food Pantry Volunteer Meeting | |
Calling all Food Pantry volunteers! There will be a meeting of our volunteer team on September 29 at 12:30pm at Hope Lake Weir Campus.
New volunteers are welcome! This is a great opportunity to get to know the team.
If you have any questions, contact Lenea Carnes at (352) 661-0001 or by email at lenea@hope4all.church.
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Angel Tree Team Meeting in October | |
‘Tis the season! It is once again time to gather volunteers for our 2022 Angel Tree to support local seniors and children in need.
The Angel Tree Team will be hosting a volunteer meeting on October 17 at 1:30pm at Hope Central Campus.
Questions? Please contact Lenea Carnes at (352) 661-0001 or by email at lenea@hope4all.church
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90+ Birthday Party on October 2 | |
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We are excited for the return of the 90+ Birthday Party at Hope!
The 90+ Birthday Party will be held in person on Sunday, October 2 from 11:15am to 12:30pm at Hope Central Campus. This is a special day to honor all Hope members over the age of 90 years old.
The congregation is invited to attend to greet our Guests of Honor during the party.
Our 90+ members will be receiving an invitation soon.
If you have a friend that is 90+ years old (born in 1932 or before) and you think they would like to receive an invitation to attend, please email Karen O'Brien at fredandkaren@mpinet.net and include their name, address and birth date in the email.
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Blessing of the Animals 2022 | | |
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October 8 at 8:30am
Hope Central Campus
Bring your pet to this cherished yearly event and let them receive a special blessing from Hope's pastors. We'll have vendors, music, and photo opportunities. Invite your friends and help us make this a true community event. Registration begins at 8:30am.
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Blessing of the Animals Team Seeking Volunteers & Pet Stories | |
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To make this event a success, we need volunteers! Your help is vital and greatly appreciated. We will be having a Volunteer Meeting on September 27 at 9:00am in the Fellowship Hall at Hope Central Campus. Additionally, we will be having our preliminary setup for the event on Friday, October 7 after the annual picnic (including moving chairs, taking down tables, etc.)
Volunteers are asked to wear red shirts and will be given a volunteer badge on the day of the event. Ready to volunteer? Please contact Pam Caudill at pamc@hope4all.church if you would like to help with this event.
| We are also collecting Pet Stories to be shared during Blessing of the Animals! If you have been blessed by a pet in your life, share their information (including a photo and a few brief words about their life) with our team. You can submit your Pet Story through the link below. | |
Big Things Happening on October 7! | |
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October 7 at 3:00pm
Hope Central Campus
It's nearly time for a special Congregational Meeting!
Join us for this important meeting, where we'll gather as the family of Hope to vote on important church issues.
This year, we will be voting on our Hope South Campus Activity Center, as well as the church budget for 2023.
It is absolutely essential that all members make an effort to attend!
Join us at the meeting and then head over to the church picnic.
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October 7 at 4:00pm
Hope Central Campus
Our beloved fall picnic returns for another year! This year, music will be provided by Mary Jo Vitale-MacLean! You won't want to miss it.
Menu includes: Burgers with all the trimmings, brats with optional sauerkraut, cole slaw, baked beans, chips, warm pretzels with beer cheese sauce, and assorted brownies and cookies.
Registration is online now! The cost is $5 per person. Registration will be done in the same way as Social Suppers.
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Monthly Men's Breakfast Returning
The October Men's Breakfast and Bible Study will be held in the Fellowship Hall at Hope Central Campus on Thursday, October 13, 2022 beginning at 8:30am. Please note the earlier starting time.
The cost of the breakfast is $7. Jim Cunningham will lead a Bible study.
To register, please visit our website and pay online. If you need assistance, please contact the church office at (352) 750-2321.
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Augsburg Confession Class Beginning in November | |
Pastor Bruce invites you to a 9-week class on Martin Luther's "Augsburg Confession" each Wednesday at 10:00 at Hope Central Campus from November 2 through December 28.
The Augsburg Confession is the central confessional document of all Lutherans, not just the ELCA. This class will dive deep into Luther's work and a discussion guide called "A Reading and Discussion Study of The Augsburg Confession." This book is published by Sola Publishing as part of their Book of Concord Series.
All participants are invited to purchase a discussion guide for this class for $5. To purchase, please contact the church office and express your interest in the book. We will order books as requested in mid-October, so sign up soon! Contact the church office at (352) 750-2321 to sign up. Questions? Email pastorbruce@hope4all.church.
You can also view the Augsburg Confession online for free by clicking the button below.
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Purposeful Living at Hope Lutheran Church | |
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You're invited to be a part of a special conference on intentional living and serving in your church!
Join us on October 11, 2022 from 9:30am to 11:30am at Hope Central Campus. No registration is required.
Questions? Contact Pr. Rani Abdulmasih at pastorrani@hope4all.church.
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Upcoming Hospitality Events
Please make note of these important updates from the Hospitality Team:
Hope's next Fish Fry will be moved from October 14 to October 28.
The next Church Potluck will be held on October 19.
There will be no Social Supper on October 26.
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Volunteers Needed
We need volunteers to assist with the Church Picnic on October 7. We have a variety of roles available. If you are interested, contact Debbie at debbie@hope4all.church.
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Grief Support Group Starting Soon | |
It is very difficult to lose a loved one. The loss and loneliness are very overwhelming. There are times when it takes all of your strength just to get through the day.
The support group is a time to be able to share your sorrows with others in a safe environment. It is also a time to learn about the grieving process and how to move through it.
The group will meet for 4 weeks starting on October 4 at 1:00pm at Hope Central Campus. All are welcome.
If you have questions, call Ruth Jenkins at (352) 205-8181.
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Discover Tai Chi and more with H.O.P.E. University! | |
H.O.P.E. University is happy to announce a new discipline at church. Donna Fox, a certified Dr. Lam Tai Chi instructor, who is affiliated with our church on many levels and a member of LOCC, will be teaching Tai Chi on Wednesday afternoons at 2:30pm to 3:30pm beginning on October 12, 2022, in Room 203 at Hope Central Campus.
Donna will be teaching this discipline and offering it with a Christian perspective. If you need help with balance and body movement, this is a fantastic and proven discipline for you. Questions? Please contact Pastor John at pastorjohn@hope4all.church.
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New season, new great classes! We are excited to begin our next season of H.O.P.E. University and introduce a new variety of educational courses. This time, classes will be held at all Hope campuses. Each campus will have at least one opportunity to offer.
Click the link below for a full description of class offerings. As you scroll through the classes you'll find a registration tab for each course, as well as a Zoom link if the course is offered with Zoom in addition to in-person.
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Food Pantry Drive on October 1 | |
The Villages Rotary Club will host a food drive at the Winn-Dixie supermarket at Lake Sumter Landing on October 1 from 9:00am to 1:00pm.
Food collected will be donated to Hope Lake Weir Campus Food Pantry.
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May Golf Scramble Results at Amberwood | |
First Place - 27
- Patty Woodruff
- Gary Frankle
- Dick Beerling
- Linda Danielson
Second Place - 28
- Cindy Polster
- Pam Caudill
- Jim Parks
- Steve Atkinson
Pick up your winnings from the Hope Central Campus Reception Desk when you can.
Previous winnings were donated to "Pennies from Heaven."
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Stephen Minister Training Coming in October | |
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Thinking of how to know Christ and make Christ known in your life? You might consider becoming a Stephen Minister. Stephen Ministers are caring people who care for people. They are members of our congregation who meet one-to-one with someone dealing with life challenges such as grief, terminal illness, other medical diagnosis, pending surgery, family concerns, relocation difficulties, forgiveness issues, or a questioning faith.
No matter what the challenge is, one does not need to make the journey alone. Stephen Ministers usually meet with a care receiver for 1 hour weekly to listen, care, encourage, support and pray with and for the care receiver.
Training is required. The next training opportunity begins Saturday October 1 at Hope Central Campus. For more information on how to put God’s love into action as a Stephen Minister call the church office or contact Kathy Smith at smithkath@aol.com or (352) 399-5103.
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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!
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Men's Walk to Emmaus
October 13-16, 2022
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Women's Walk to Emmaus
October 20-23, 2022
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Pastor Rani is leading Gatherings of Hope on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays in Room 204 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 September 17-18 2022 | |
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Hope Central Campus:
4:00pm = 178
6:00pm = 54
8:00am = 103
10:00am = 257
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Hope Lake Weir Campus:
10:00am = 76
Hope at the Everglades Rec Center:
8:00am = 59
10:00am = 111
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Glenn Eggleston passed away on Sunday, September 18, 2022. Glenn was born on July 24, 1940. He joined Hope Lutheran Church on January 20, 2016.
No service is being planned at Hope. Please keep Ann and their family in your hearts and prayers during this time of grief.
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Scripture Reading for
September 24-25
Jeremiah 32:1-3a, 6-15; Luke 16:19-31
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Scripture Reading for
October 2
Lamentations 1:1-6; Luke 17:5-10
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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 3:00pm
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