February 18, 2022

Dine to Donate at Texas Roadhouse

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 February 20^th 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. You must have your invitation at the restaurant in order for your donation to count!

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.

Hope for the Future Scholarship

What is the Hope for the Future Scholarship, and how can I be part of this new ministry?

Join us this Tuesday, February 22^nd at 10:00am at Hope Central Campus to find out more about a wonderful new way to connect with the youth in our surrounding communities. Last year, this new ministry offered 11 scholarships for high school graduates from three different schools.

We are excited to get ready for the 2022 Scholarship Award Ceremony right here at Hope. This meeting will answer any questions you may have while offering an opportunity for you to get engaged in changing lives and being the light of Christ to those around us. 

Join us this Tuesday, February 22^nd at 11:00am at Hope Central Campus. See you there.

Timothy & Hosanna Noble at

Hope Central Campus

Friday, February 25^th at 7:00pm

Join us at Hope Central Campus for a night of entertainment with Timothy and Hosanna Noble!

You won't want to miss the powerfully-moving presentation of "The Tomb Stands Empty" by this young couple that have been playing their respective instruments and singing from an early age. They are a favorite in this area and are returning for their 6^th year for a concert here at Hope Lutheran Church.

Invite your friends and be sure to join us on February 25^th!

The concert is FREE and no tickets are required. A love offering will be taken.

Get to Know Christians in Action

Who is the CIA?

Meet Christians in Action (CIA). We are a ministry of men and women of the congregation whose goals and objectives are to encourage, motivate, and increase involvement, actions, and activity at all three (3) Hope campuses. CIA plans new activities, outreach opportunities, and ways to become more engaged in Hope Lutheran Church.

Hope will be a place where faith and love come together to reach beyond the walls of the church and out into the community. Discipleship also takes place through socialization and fellowship.

Are you interested in being part of this exciting ministry? Think about becoming part of the CIA. We are a fun group doing a lot of fun things. When we give of ourselves, we become more fully open to life.

If you would like to be part of this ministry or would like more information, please contact: Len Robertson at lvrobertson@aol.com or (612) 669-5680.

H.O.P.E. University - Wednesdays at 10:00am

Come join us this Wednesday at 10:00am at Hope Central Campus as H.O.P.E. University continues Pastor Bruce's series on Martin Luther's "The Freedom of a Christian."

This week's class will focus on "Appendix: Against the Freedom of the Flesh” and covers paragraphs 115-125 in the document “The Freedom of a Christian."

The ELCA provided the webpage elca500.org, a 12-week study guide, and a link to a free PDF of the document. You may access a link to the document here. If you choose, you can also purchase the book from Augsburg Fortress for $14.99.

H.O.P.E. University Lenten Series

Pastor John LeCain will lead us on a Lenten educational series covering the Book of Acts and following Paul’s footsteps through some major historical sites.

The class begins on Ash Wednesday, March 2^nd at 11:00am at Hope Central Campus.

Acts Odyssey, using the book written by Rene Schlaepfer, will retrace the journeys of the apostles as told in the Book of Acts. As he visits ancient sites in Israel, Greece, Italy and several Aegean Islands, Rene meets with archaeological experts - and encounters modern thieves, rioting mobs, and nests of serpents. His adventures are enlightening, entertaining, and inspiring.

The special Lenten class will cover one chapter per week and will include videos. Books are necessary for class. No registration is required. To receive a physical book at no cost, please contact the church office at (352) 750-2321. You can also find the book available for purchase on your Amazon Kindle device. Simply search for ‘Acts Odyssey’ by Rene Schlaepfer.

Labyrinth Walk Returning to Hope Lake Weir Campus

H.O.P.E University is happy to announce that there will be a dedication and blessing of a new Labyrinth walk for Lent on March 2^nd at 2:00pm at Hope Lake Weir Campus. 

A Labyrinth is a prayer practice dating back at least to the people of Israel, when they marched around Jericho. Many cultures have had labyrinths as a part of their prayer practices. This year, we are scheduling different walks throughout Lent. The basic walk and prayer practice can be found on the church’s website with a teaching by Pastor John. You will have a couple of weeks to walk the labyrinth following those instructions.

Then, we will be setting seven transitional marks, each relating to a line in the Lord’s Prayer. We will also have a recreation of the stations of the cross for the last weeks of Lent.

We all need to thank the inspiration and leadership of Susan Blomenberg. Susan designed and implemented this year's creation with an army of volunteers.

Join us and this pilgrim way of connecting with God!

For more information, contact Pastor John at pastorjohn@hope4all.church.

Learning & Doing Christian Contemplation

Beginning March 3^rd at Hope Central Campus

Pastor John LeCain will lead a new Prayer Study on Thursdays at 11:00am by zoom and in person.

The study will begin with learning about breath prayer and build as we learn about lectio divina, release prayer, and centering prayer. 

Weekly topics will include: Preparing for prayer, Breath Prayer, Lectio Divina, Release Prayer, The Prayer of Examen, Contemplative Healing Prayer, Praying with Icons, Centering Prayer, and Silent Prayer.

Stay tuned for an updated Zoom link in the coming weeks.

Hope Singles Social Time

We are looking forward to beginning a "Singles Social Time" for members of Hope Lutheran Church. The purpose is for those who are interested in meeting together for fellowship, luncheons, breakfasts, games (such as bocci, shuffleboard, corn toss, etc.) at least once a month.

Interested? Want to share your ideas? Please contact Emilia Colageo at ecolageo@hotmail.com or (352) 399-6315.

Hope Golf Results for January at Volusia

1^st Place - 26 (2 teams tied)

Ed & Gail Gratzick and Jerry & Nancy Tripp

Ed & Sue Senasack and Sid & Nancy Fosheim

2^nd Place - 27 (2 teams tied)

Jerry & Patsy Haggadone and Otto & Mary Wentling

Carol Engestrom, Liz Morey, and Doug & Cindy Atkinson

Walk to Emmaus Dates for 2022

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!

It has been way too long since our last Emmaus Walk. We are happy to announce the Walk dates for 2022.

For Information about this life-changing opportunity, please contact Kathy Langley at (352-753-8557) or cklanglely97@embarqmail.com.

Men's Walk #157

January 27-30

Men's Walk #158

March 3-6



Men's Walk #159

October 6-9

Women's Walk #158

March 10-13

Women's Walk #159 

October 13-16

Worship Attendance for February 12-13, 2022

Central Campus:

4:00pm = 188

6:00pm = 78

8:00am = 143

10:00am = 344

Lake Weir Campus:

10:00am = 92

Everglades Rec Center:

8:00am = 61

10:00am = 113

Flowers For This Weekend Given By...

Jay and Lee Ferrette in honor of their 57^th wedding anniversary.

In Memoriam

We mourn the loss of our member, Donald R. Lewis. Don died on Thursday, February 17. He was born on July 23, 1931. He and his wife, Molly, were married on April 5, 1958. They joined Hope Lutheran Church on September 29, 2018.  

A service for Don is pending at this time. Please keep Molly and their family in your hearts and prayers during their time of grief.