April 14, 2023

Capital Campaign Update

Our Making Abundant Life Known capital campaign continues to move forward!

So far, 356 households have returned intent cards, with a total of more than $1.6 million in commitments toward our base goal of $5.5 million and our challenge goal of $9 million.

Please join your family of Hope in this important mission by bringing your Statement of Intent to worship this weekend. You could also mail it in or fill out our online form by clicking the link below. Every pledge moves us one step closer to our goal!

VBS Volunteers Needed 

Are you ready for VBS?!

Vacation Bible School (VBS) is coming to Hope Lake Weir Campus this summer, and we need volunteers to help make it a success.

Monumental VBS will be held from July 17-21 from 5:30pm to 8:00pm at Hope Lake Weir Campus. Kids in grades 1-5 will learn about God’s great love by participating in memorable Bible-learning activities.

To volunteer, you must have a history with Hope Lutheran Church for at least 6 months, complete a volunteer application, have a background check through Hope, and participate in an online training through Hope’s insurance company. Once these are completed, then you need to be available for an on-site training at Hope Lake Weir Campus. 

For questions, contact Pastor John at pastorjohn@hope4all.church. Volunteer position descriptions can be located online at hope4all.church/vbs.

Be Part of Hope's Diabetes Support Group  

You're invited to join the Diabetes Support Group at their next meeting on Monday, April 17 at 10:00am in the Conference Room at Hope Central Campus.

This month's speaker will be Pamela Bureau, RN, who is board certified in Diabetes Education. Her presentation topic will be "Healthy Eating." After, you'll have a chance to ask questions.

Our Diabetes Support Group is an excellent opportunity for those living with Diabetes to meet, fellowship, and share advice and support. We meet on the third Monday of each month. Now is a great time to join the group! Whether you are pre-Diabetic, type 1 or 2, and on an insulin pump and CGM, you are welcome.

Questions? Contact Darlene Harris at harris2257@hotmail.com or call (614) 832-0910, or Lenea Carnes at lenea@hope4all.church or call (352) 661-0001. We're looking forward to seeing you soon!

Trivia & Game Night

Friday, April 21 at 5:00pm

Hope Central Campus

Are you looking for a fun way to connect with others in our faith community?

Game Night will be an event for everyone to join in together - young and old alike! There will be table game activities of various kinds, such as "Fact or Fiction" and "Who Said It," where teams work together at each table to answer questions and solve riddles. Prizes will be awarded.

Invite your friends and neighbors for a great time of fun and fellowship. Put together a group of six to fill your table. Just let the organizers know and they will be happy to seat your team together.

Due to our ongoing issues with online registration, those who register this weekend will need to pay the $5 fee in cash or by check at Hope Central Campus. Your payment may be brought to the church anytime during operating hours (8:00am - 4:00pm) before April 21. You may also pay the door.

Registration deadline is Monday, April 17 at Noon. The cost is $5.00 per person. Dinner will be served with various soft drinks available. Questions? Contact Virginia Robertson, CIA Committee Member, at (612) 619-0220.

Looking Forward with On Our Own

On Our Own is a ministry of Hope Lutheran Church. On Wednesday, May 10, the Hospitality Team and CIA Ministry will highlight this ministry at the Wednesday Social Supper.

On Our Own meets at Hope Central Campus to pack 80 "snack packs" for delivery to Stanton-Weirsdale Elementary School on CR42, not far from our Hope Lake Weir Campus. These bags are delivered monthly to the school. The bags are distributed by the school to children in need so that they have food over the weekend. Items include small jars of peanut butter and jelly, individual servings of pudding, applesauce or fruit, juice boxes, granola bars, cookies, cheese crackers, raisins, Vienna sausages and fruit flavored jellies. All items are placed into gallon size plastic bags.

On Our Own also puts together 30+ baskets during the Christmas season which are delivered by our pastoral pastors to shut-ins from our congregation.

On Our Own is always seeking donations of items and money to help support this ministry. Since the school year will be coming to an end in May, we encourage you to help this ministry with a monetary donation. All checks should be made out to Hope Lutheran Church, on the memo line indicate On Our Own Ministry. 

This ministry has been ongoing for many years. Besides packing the bags, On Our Own meetings include time for fellowship and often they go out to lunch or have a speaker. If you would like further information, please contact Ginny Wilson at (352) 430-3326 or email randy572@msn.com

Now Collecting for April Showers

We are now collecting items to benefit the April Showers summer angel program. Items collected will go to folks in need in local care facilities.

Items can be dropped off in the marked donation bins at any Hope campus. For a list of items being collected, please pick up a brochure at any Hope campus or click the link below.

Food Pantry April Donations 

In the first quarter of 2023, the Hope Lake Weir Campus Food Pantry has served 6,292 individuals. Thank you for your monetary and food item donations! We could not have touched so many lives without your help.

Please remember the Hope Food Pantry if you are preparing to head north for the season or doing some spring cleaning.

Our April donation requests are pasta sauce (no glass jars), 1 lb rice (Walmart $0.88), and Tuna in water (Aldi's $0.77). If you have any questions, please call Debbie Schuettler at (321) 578-9423. Thank you!

Worship Attendance for Holy Week 2023

Hope Central Campus:

Maundy Thursday 11:00am = 109

Maundy Thursday 7:30pm = 142

Tenebrae = 565

Easter Saturday 4:00pm = 309

Easter Saturday 6:00pm = 111

Easter Sunday 6:00am = 108

Easter Sunday 8:00am = 265

Easter Sunday 10:00am = 823

Hope Lake Weir Campus:

Good Friday = 79

Easter Sunday 6:00am = 174

Easter Sunday 10:00am = 168

Hope at the Everglades Rec Center:

Easter Sunday 6:00am =107

Easter Sunday 8:00am = 127

Easter Sunday 10:00am = 220

In Memoriam

Carl Langley passed away on April 10, 2023. Carl was born on January 5, 1935. He and Kathy were married on August 5, 1961. They joined Hope Lutheran Church on June 22, 2003.

A service for Carl is being planned for Friday, April 21 at 10:00am at Hope Central Campus.  

Please keep Kathy and their family in your hearts and prayers during their time of grief.

Upcoming Memorial Service

A memorial service for Richard Thee will be held on Monday, April 17 at 10:00am at Hope Central Campus.

Submit a Prayer Request

Need Prayer? Submit a prayer request via our hope4all.church website.