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Dine to Donate at Texas Roadhouse
August 21 from noon to 4:00pm at Texas Roadhouse in Lady Lake
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Ministry Team Budget Deadline
August 31
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Dining Out Info Meeting
September 1 at 9:30am at Hope Central Campus
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Men & Women of Hope Combined Breakfast
September 15 at 9:00am at Hope Central Campus
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Save the Date! 90+ Birthday Party
October 2 at 11:15am at Hope Central Campus
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Dine to Donate at Texas Roadhouse | |
August 21 from 12:00pm to 4:00pm
Hope Lutheran Church is once again partnering with Texas Roadhouse for a Dine to Donate afternoon!
If you dine at Texas Roadhouse's Lady Lake location on August 21 from 12:00pm to 4:00pm, they will donate 10% of your total food purchases to Hope Lutheran Church!
Invitations are available at each Hope campus. You can also print a copy by clicking here. Come on out and enjoy some great food for a good cause! Proceeds from our Hope Dine to Donate at Texas Roadhouse will benefit Palms Deaf Church.
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Dining Out Returning to Hope
After two years apart, Hope is excited for the return of our Dining Out group!
We are looking to start this group fresh with new ideas. In order to hear from interested participants, we are having an informational meeting on September 1 at 9:30am at Hope Central Campus. Coffee will be served! Get to know one another and have some fun with old and new friends.
Dining Out is a ministry for couples who enjoy dining with friends at local restaurants. A couple can include spouses, friends, or significant others. If you do not have a partner, we will assign you one.
Ready to join this fun group? RSVP for the meeting to Gloria Johnson at (352) 552-7755 or gigi529ga@gmail.com.
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A Thank You for Shoes
Our Hope Lake Weir Campus Food Pantry received this adorable thank you note from a family who received back-to-school shoes.
Your donations made it possible for young Rhylan and Slate to return to school with new shoes and school supplies. Their parents also offered their appreciation for the donations.
We are so grateful for your generosity during our Shoe Drive! Thank you!
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90+ Birthday Party
We have missed Hope's annual 90+ Birthday Party! The event has been cancelled for the last two years because of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, but now, we are excited to announce that the party will return this year!
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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Men & Women of Hope Combined Breakfast
Do you want to hear an AMAZING STORY that will touch your heart?
Join the men and women of Hope Lutheran Church as our Women of Hope resume their monthly breakfast meetings with a joint Men & Women Breakfast on September 15 at 9:00am at Hope Central Campus.
Our presenter will be Pastor Lori Fuller, Pastor of Palms Deaf Church in Palm Coast, Florida. Pastor Lori was ordained in February 2022 and is only the third deaf individual to ever be ordained by the ELCA. At this meeting, Pastor Lori will be assisted by a Sign Language Interpreter.
Palms Deaf Church is a new worshiping community being developed in conjunction with St. Mark's by the Sea Lutheran Church and the Florida-Bahamas Synod. The aim is to provide an inclusive worship experience to people who are Deaf and Hard of Hearing, to experience the Word of God in their own primary language.
Come and join this event on September 15 to learn more about what God is doing at Palms Deaf Church. Palms Deaf Church is focused on Experience and Sharing the Love of Christ through American Sign Language.
Registration: The cost of the breakfast is $5.00 per person. We encourage all to participate. Invite a friend or neighbor for this special day. Questions? Contact Margaret Furlong at (352) 430-5092 or Laura Hultmark at (352) 753-9463.
You won't want to miss this special presentation!
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A Special Thank You
Have you had the opportunity to drive by Hope's property on Meggison Road? This is the future site of Hope South Campus, and it is a truly beautiful 8 ½ acres of prime land in the southern Villages.
You may notice that the property is well maintained, being frequently mowed and tended with great care and love.
We give a big THANKS to our work crew for their fine work managing our property. Leader Bill Wilson and his team, including Dale Fiet, Ken Flory, and David Redding, have done a superb job maintaining the land since our acquisition; they perform mowing, weed control, trash pick-up, and other essential duties. Their diligent work ensures that Hope makes a good first impression on our new neighbors around the site, and we can all be proud of our land because of their dedication.
Join us in thanking Bill and the team for their hard work! We appreciate their help as we strive to make Christ known throughout The Villages!
If you are interested in joining this crew, please contact Bob Franceski at bob@hope4all.church or (352) 750-2321.
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Music Opportunities at Hope
Ensemble season is upon us once again! Hope is asking for all past and new singers, ringers, and instrumentalists to email the Central Music Office and let us know you’re ready to come join one or more of our several performing groups.
Information about all ensembles at each campus can be found on our website by clicking the link below. If you're interested in being part of a music team, please email musicupdate@hope4all.church. We prefer if you email instead of calling the church office.
We look forward to making music with you!
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Hope's Next New Member Orientation
Ready to make Hope your new church home? We invite you to participate in the next step of the membership process by attending Hope’s New Member Orientation.
Orientation will be held on two consecutive Thursdays in the Hope Central Campus in the Fellowship Hall from 5:30pm to 7:00pm.
September 22 - Day One of Orientation. Light snacks will be served.
September 29 - Day Two of Orientation. This will be a potluck. We ask that you bring a dish to share. Fried chicken and beverages will be provided.
We have three levels of membership for full-time, part-time, and seasonal residents. If you have questions about which level of membership is best for you, visit our website at hope4all.church/become-a-member or call the church office at (352) 750-2321.
Why become a church member? Becoming a church member gives you the ability to vote on important church matters and to run for a church leadership position. Only full-time and seasonal members can vote.
Ready to get started? Direct all questions and RSVP to Jeff Dunfee at (352) 750-2321 or via email at jeff@hope4all.church.
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Diabetes Support Group Resumes
Hope's Diabetes Support Group will resume meeting on Monday, September 19 at 10:00am at Hope Central Campus.
Our Diabetes Support Group is an excellent opportunity for those living with Diabetes to meet, fellowship, and share advice and support. Our meetings frequently include guest speakers and educational opportunities.
Questions? Contact Ron Bacon at ronbacon@comcast.net or Lenea Carnes at (352) 661-0001 or lenea@hope4all.church.
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Ministry Team Budgets Due August 31, 2022
Attention team leaders! Tell us what new and exciting plans you have for your ministry in 2023.
All team leaders and key staff members are asked to submit your 2023 budget request by August 31. If you have not already submitted your team's budget, please do so as soon as possible. You may email your budget proposal to karen@hope4all.church.
Note: Some team leaders are part of a larger ministry team, such as ushers, greeters, etc. This request only applied to the leader of the larger team.
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Exciting New Offering from H.O.P.E. University | 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!!! | |
Something to Sav(i)or
After weeks of discussion, the Education Team of H.O.P.E. University is pleased to announce that on Wednesday nights after our Social Suppers, you can join us for a treat! We are introducing “Something to Sav(I)or,” an evening program of classes beginning September 14 at 6:30pm, following vespers.
You can see a list of Wednesday evening classes in our H.O.P.E. University brochures.
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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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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 August 13-14, 2022 | |
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Hope Central Campus:
4:00pm = 160
6:00pm = 64
8:00am = 117
10:00am = 238
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Hope Lake Weir Campus:
10:00am = 69
Hope at the Everglades Rec Center:
8:00am = 67
10:00am = 85
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Scripture Reading for
August 20-21
1 John 1:5-2:2; John 1:29
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Scripture Reading for
August 27-28
1 John 4:1-6; John 14:15-17
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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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