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The One Mediator, the Saints & Mary with Rev. Rooney
November 5 at 9:30am at Hope Central Campus
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Faith & Fellowship with Krish O'Mara Vignarajah
November 7 at 9:30am at Hope Central Campus
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Pizza Party & Food Drive
November 9 at 5:00pm at Hope Central Campus
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Brothers in Song present: America the Beautiful!
November 11 at 6:00pm at Hope Central Campus
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Women & Men of Hope Breakfast
November 17 at 9:00am at Hope Central Campus
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Dine to Donate at Texas Roadhouse
November 20 from Noon to 4:00pm at Texas Roadhouse in Lady Lake
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Special Event on Saturday | |
Saturday, November 5 at
Hope Central Campus
Doors open at 9:30am - Presentation begins at 10:00am
Hope is privileged to welcome back Pastor Patrick J. Rooney for a special event! Doors will open at 9:30am. A continental breakfast will be served.
About the presentation: If Christ is the One Mediator, what are we Lutherans to make of this common practice among our Roman Catholic and Orthodox brothers and sisters, who seek the intercession of saints and our blessed Mother Mary? Why do we Lutherans not engage in this widespread practice within the life of the Church and what would it mean to us if we were to think about the intercession of the saints in a different way? This presentation will engage the Lutheran sola of Christ alone in His role as the One Mediator and address the issue of prayer to the saints who now live as part of the Church Triumphant.
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Don't Forget to Fall Back!
Daylight Savings Time ends on Sunday, November 6. Don't forget to set your clocks back one hour on Saturday night before bed. Some digital clocks, like the ones on your phone or computer, will change automatically.
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Pizza Party & Food Drive on November 9
The Hope Hospitality Team and the Christians In Action (CIA) invite you to an ALL YOU CAN EAT PIZZA PARTY! Invite your neighbors and friends! Join the fun on November 9 at 5:00pm at Hope Central Campus.
On this evening we will be collecting items to benefit the Hope Lake Weir Campus Food Pantry. Specifically, we are seeking cranberry sauce, stuffing mixes, and packaged desserts, such as snack cakes to complete the Thanksgiving Dinner needs. Other ongoing items needed are canned pasta sauce, canned soup, and canned fruit. This year, the Food Pantry will be providing gift cards so those in need can purchase turkeys.
The cost will be $5 plus your canned donations. Registration is now open and will close on November 8 at noon. We look forward to another fun-filled evening of fellowship!
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Faith & Fellowship to Host Special Guest | |
All are invited to join Faith & Fellowship at Hope Central Campus on Monday, November 7 at 9:30am for a presentation from Krish O'Mara Vignarajah, President of Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service (LIRS).
There is no need to register in advance. All are welcome to attend.
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Angel Tree Weekend
November 12 & 13 at all Hope Campuses
Our yearly Christmas giving tradition returns to Hope Lutheran Church!
Join us for our Angel Tree Weekend, when we distribute Angel Tree tags for local children and seniors in need of Christmas presents. You can choose tags off our trees, which will be accessible at all Hope campuses.
Gifts will be collected on December 10 and 11. Please return gifts unwrapped in black trash bags, with the coordinating Angel Tree tag tied to the outside.
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Women & Men of Hope Combined Monthly Breakfast Meeting
Thursday, November 17 at 9:00am - Hope Central Campus
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Special Event! Inviting all men and women to a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity! Join the Men and Women of Hope for a special monthly breakfast featuring guest speaker Irving Locker.
Irving Locker, 98-years-old, is a high-profile WWII veteran who speaks and shares his combat story of D'Day, the Battle of the Bulge, fighting across France and Germany to Berlin and the liberation of concentration camps. He will have memorabilia and a film to highlight his presentation. Mr. Locker and his wife Bernice have been married for 74 years.
The congregation, including both women and men with their guests, are encouraged to attend this very special program on Thursday, November 17 at 9:00am. The cost for the breakfast is $5.00. Click on the registration button blow. Registration deadline is Monday, November 14 at noon.
Questions? Please contact Margaret Furlong at (352) 430-5092 or Laura Hultmark at (352) 753-9463.
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Support Shepherd's Lighthouse
Shepherd's Lighthouse is an organization that is supported by Women of Hope. It is a residential mission for homeless single mothers and children located in Belleview, FL.
Their mission is to help people navigate through life’s storms by rescuing, empowering, and renewing their lives. Lighting the way to become self-sufficient productive people in society. Creating a safe atmosphere of faith, family, and friends. Their core values are Passion, Believing, Encouraging and Community. They are dedicated to helping people in need.
At our next breakfast meeting on November 17, we will be collecting items for this outreach. We encourage you to help! Most needed items are diapers, Sizes 4, 5, 6; baby wipes; Lysol spray; and ladies shampoo, conditioner, and body wash (regular size). Thank you for your support. Questions? Contact Barb at (571) 389-2676 or Jan at (320) 491-0504.
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Food Pantry Receives Generous Gift | |
Earlier this week, our Hope Lake Weir Campus Food Pantry was gifted a very generous donation of $1500 by The Villages Homeowners Advocates.
We are so grateful for their support. To learn more about their work in our community, check out their website at https://www.thevha.net.
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November Food Pantry Requests | |
The Hope Lake Weir Campus Food Pantry is seeking special donations for the month of November, including:
- Laundry detergent
- Dish soap
- Deodorant
- Shampoo
- Bar soap
- Shaving cream
- Toilet paper
- Paper towels
All donations are greatly appreciated!
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Dine to Donate at Texas Roadhouse
November 20 from 12:00pm to 4:00pm
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Hope Lutheran Church is once again partnering with Texas Roadhouse for a Dine to Donate evening!
If you dine at Texas Roadhouse's Lady Lake location on November 20 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. Click here for the invitation.
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Women of Hope's Bridge Group Invites You | |
Women of Hope's Bridge Group is open for new members. We play at Hope Central Campus on the first Thursday of every month from 1:00pm to 4:00pm. We have a fun social afternoon together!
Interested? Contact Patsy Haggadone by text at (402) 363-2100 or by email at golf.in1@hotmail.com.
You will then get an email to join us 7-10 days before we are to play. Just reply back if you can make it that month, letting us know you will be attending.
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Hope Southern Neighbors Social Night | |
Join your friends down south for a social night on the second Tuesday of every month from 6:00pm to 9:00pm. The next gathering will be on Tuesday, November 8 at the Everglades Rec Center.
You are invited to bring your own beverage, though water and coffee will be available. You are encouraged to bring a simple finger snack to share. If you have a favorite game, you are welcome to bring it as well. Please remember your Villages ID.
For more information, contact Kathy Beekman at (813) 415-1910 or Katherine.beekman@verizon.net.
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Council Nominating Committee 2023
Members of the committee:
Rolf Moulton, Marsha Lamadrid, and Suzanne Kuebler.
2023 Council Elections Positions Available:
President - 3 year term
Vice President - 3 year term
Council Member-At-Large - 3 year term (1 position available)
All nominees must turn in a completed Council Nomination Bio Form no later than December 6, 2022 to the church office. Forms are available at the church office or by clicking here.
List of nominees and positions nominated for will be published in the church newsletter prior to the Annual Meeting. If a petition from the congregation is forthcoming after publication of the nominees, it must be signed by at least one hundred (100) voting members of the congregation and submitted to the Council Secretary no later than 21 days prior to the Annual Meeting.
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Prayers of Hope
Each week, our newsletter invites you to submit a prayer request online or by calling the church office. So, what happens when you submit a request?
Many pray over these joys and concerns raised. Hope's Administrative Assistant Sara Lush monitors the requests and sends out a notification to a team of members who prays daily over the names including members and friends of Hope.
On 10:00am each Thursday, the prayer group gathers on zoom or in person at Hope Central Campus to collectively join together to talk about prayer and lift all the joys and concerns of the church.
If you feel called to be a part of this ministry, please let the office know and you will be provided with a list and information about the prayer group, “Prayers for Hope”.
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Request a Pastoral Visit
Do you or someone you love require in-home Communion or pastoral care? Perhaps you are unable to travel to church due to medical reasons.
If you or a friend find yourselves hospitalized, homebound, or otherwise unable to attend church in person, our pastors would love the opportunity to visit you at home!
Simply call the church office to arrange visitation or request home communion. Our Pastoral Care Team shares the responsibility of visiting members throughout the week.
We especially appreciate individuals notifying the office if someone you know is in need of visitation. Often people are too ill or busy to contact the office themselves, and your simple act of reaching out can help us care for their spiritual needs.
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Christmas Blessings at Love INC
Looking for a way to share the joy of Christmas with local families this year?
Love INC is once again seeking volunteers to shop with families from December 13 to 15. This will be similar to the Clothe-A-Kid opportunity held every September.
If you are interested in getting involved, please click the button below to get started.
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Brothers in Song Fall Concert | |
Brothers in Song, The Villages' Men's chorus, presents: America the Beautiful!
Join Brothers in song at their annual fall concert on November 11 at 6:00pm at Hope Lutheran Church Central Campus.
The special program will include patriotic, Broadway, and sacred songs by the 60-man 4-part chorus, along with accompanist David Flanigan. The program is directed by Ben Osborne.
Tickets are $15. You can find tickets online at Eventbrite.com. Please Note: This is an outside event. No tickets will be sold through the church website. You must use Eventbrite.com or contact a member of Brothers in Song for additional information.
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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 10:00am at Hope Central Campus now through December 28.
The topic of the November 9 class will be "Christ Alone." Pastor Bruce asks everyone to read Articles I-IV (1-4) of the Augsburg Confession in preparation for the class.
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.
The discussion guide will be available for all who register for the class. $5 will be collected at the first class. Questions? Email pastorbruce@hope4all.church. You can also view the Augsburg Confession online for free by clicking the button below.
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New Fall Studies with H.O.P.E. University
As we move into second portion of our fall curriculum, the H.O.P.E. University Education Team would like to let you know about new courses beginning soon!
Pastor Bruce is inviting us to take part in a 9-week class on Martin Luther’s Augsburg Confession each Wednesday at 10:00am at Hope Central Campus. The class will dive deep into Luther's work and the discussion guide called “A Reading and Discussion Study of the Augsburg Confession” will be available as part of this class. The guide will be for all who register for the class. $5 will be collected for the book.
The following courses do not require further or advance registration:
Pastor John is leading a study on the Book of Proverbs at Hope Lake Weir Campus. The group will meet at each Tuesday in the Fellowship Hall at 3:00pm for 13 consecutive weeks. The only requirement is that you bring your Bible to the class.
Pastor John is also lea a 6-week study on Sabbath Rest. There is much discussion of “rest” in what we call the first testament of scripture. God rests on the seventh day after creation. In the 10 Commandments, God commands his people to remember the Sabbath day, keep it holy, and do no work. So, what is Sabbath rest for us today; and how will taking that rest prepare us for the greater rest yet to come? Answer Jesus' invitation to, “Come!”, and join in this study.” Please note that the original advertised date for this course was changed because of Ian.
On Wednesday evenings beginning November 16 at 6:30pm (following dinner and Vespers), Pastor John will be leading a 3-week discussion called “I want to know Church”, covering topics that may help you understand some of the things we do at and around services at the three Hope Campuses. For example: What is the Lectionary? What’s ….(that called)... and why? What are vestments and why the different colors? What’s a Council? ...And many more!
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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 October 29-30 2022 | |
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Hope Central Campus:
4:00pm = 198
6:00pm = 57
8:00am = 238
10:00am = 419
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Hope Lake Weir Campus:
10:00am = 103
Hope at the Everglades Rec Center:
8:00am = 104
10:00am = 124
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Flowers for This Weekend Given By... | | |
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Hobey & Kay Buchanan, in celebration of their 60th wedding anniversary.
Emily Hawk & family, in memory of Leonard Hawk.
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Thomas (Tom) H. Langevin, Hope's first Church President, passed away on October 31, 2022. Tom was born on March 20, 1922. He and his late wife, Pearl, joined Hope Lutheran Church on October 31, 1999. Tom was widowed in February 2009.
A memorial service will be held on Monday, November 14 at Hope Central Campus. Visitation will begin at 10:00am and the service will begin at 11:00am.
Please keep Tom’s family in your hearts and prayers during their time grief.
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George Reed passed away on Tuesday, November 1, 2022. George was born on December 21, 1930. He and his wife, Doris, were married on February 25, 1959. They joined Hope Lutheran Church on September 26, 2004.
Arrangements are pending at this time.
Please keep Doris and their family in your hearts and prayers during this difficult time.
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Upcoming Memorial Services | |
A memorial service for Ron Duuck will be held on Monday, November 7 at 10:30am at Hope Central Campus. | |
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Scripture Reading for
November 6 - All Saints Sunday
Daniel 7:1-3, 15-18; Luke 6:20-31
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Scripture Reading for
November 13
Daniel 7:1-3, 15-18; Luke 6:20-31
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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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