June 3, 2022

Refreshed Crosses at Hope Lake Weir Campus

Our rejuvenation of Hope Lake Weir Campus continued this week with newly painted front and back crosses. The fresh coat of paint gives our crosses a striking new look and has increased the beauty of this already lovely campus.

Special thanks to Rick Schaff and his team for completing this work, including using a complicated lift system to finish the painting. We also greatly appreciate all the volunteers who have dedicated time to beautifying Hope Lake Weir Campus, along with all those who give financially to support our upkeep. Thank you!

Blessing Bag Donations Urgently Needed

We are seeking the following items to help fill our Blessing Bags:

• Protein bars
• Flat-style water bottles
• Socks
• Donations for McDonald's gift cards (please write "for Blessing Bags gift cards" on the memo line of your check)

Please bring donations to Hope Central Campus and deposit them in the Donation Bin. Thank you for your generosity!

If you wish to take a Blessing Bag to someone in need, they are now located in the Information Hallway at Hope Central Campus.

Women of Hope Out to Lunch Bunch

Welcome to the Out to Lunch Bunch. Each summer during the months of June, July and August, the Women of Hope host a luncheon at area restaurants for all women of Hope Lutheran Church and we encourage you to invite your neighbors and friends.

The first luncheon will be on June 16 at 11:30am at Prima Italian Steakhouse, 3660 Kiessel Road (Brownwood Square), The Villages. 

To reserve a spot, please register online by clicking the link below. Registration deadline is Monday, June 13 at Noon. Contact information: Margaret Furlong - (352) 430-5092, Laura Hultmark - (352) 753-9463, June Cook - (352) 430-5025.

Future locations and dates are as follows:

July 21 - Belle Glade Country Club, 446 Moyer Loop

August 18 - Legacy Lopez Country Club, 17135 Buena Vista Blvd.

H.OP.E. University Presents: Heritage Series Summer 2022

Your Church: Where we came from and how do we do it

This 6- class course provides background information for members to enable them to understand our heritage, beliefs, and how we are organized to fulfill our mission. The course will share current information about Hope Lutheran Church as well as provide a solid background of our church history. 

The class will run on Wednesday nights from 6:15pm to 7:15pm starting on Wednesday June 8 and concluding Wednesday July 13. You can confirm your intention to attend by calling Dave Withers at (352) 233-7533 or by email at davidwithers@msn.com.

Spending Time with Jesus 

Very early in the morning, while it was still dark, Jesus got up, left the house and went off to a solitary place, where he prayed. (Mark 1:35) 

Scripture shows us the importance of taking time to breathe in God’s peace, love, and hope. Jesus gives us an example. We seek to follow that example as we try to live our lives in unceasing prayer, and to find a time and place to retreat from the hustle and bustle of daily life to breathe in the sweet fragrance of God’s peace. 

We at H.O.P.E. University are making a way for you to do that daily. 

On the church website under the “Learn” tab, you will find ‘Bible Challenge,’ a resource at the touch of a finger you can use to find a scripture passage to reflect on daily; a ‘Pastoral Reflection’ that speaks to a week of Bible Challenge readings; and a recorded ‘Devotion’ that permits you to sit quietly and hear a devotion that includes scripture, a reflection and a prayer. 

Altar Angels, Communion Servers, and Ushers Needed 

Hope is in need of people to work as Altar Angels at all three of our campuses. This is a wonderful way for couples or individuals to serve our church, and your involvement in filling the ciboriums with wine and hosts, setting them out before the service and then gathering them at the end of the service, as few as one or two times a month would make a huge difference. 

Volunteers are also needed as Communion Servers, particularly at the 8:00am and 10:00am services at the Everglades Rec Center. 

If you would like more information or are able to help, please contact the church office at (352) 750-2321 or call Kristina Giffin at (803) 439-2787, and you will be put in touch with the appropriate person for the service you prefer.

In addition, ushers are needed at the 6:00pm service at Hope Central Campus. If you're interested in volunteering, please contact Wayne or Maddy Burgess at (352) 750-4177 or by email at mwburgess910@comcast.net.

Save the Date: Angel Tree Team Meeting

July 25 at 1:00pm at Hope Central Campus

'Tis the season! There will be a meeting of volunteers for our Angel Tree team on July 25 at 1:00pm at Hope Central Campus.

The meeting will include volunteer sign-ups, brainstorming, and a discussion of agency recipients. Questions before you join us? Contact Lenea at lenea@hope4all.church.

Have you ever read a Love Story and desired to be a part of one? 

Journey INC is a relational program offering of Love INC focused on life skills training.

Each week, striving families show up to Tri County Baptist Church eager to learn life skills that will help their children have a better set up in life to break the bonds of generation poverty and struggles.

These families are diligent and motivated. They submit to a rigorous and demanding year long schedule of classes and homework that explores every corner of their lives in order to determine where their strengths and weaknesses are. Then they can further develop strengths and address areas of weakness.

BUT THEY CANNOT DO IT ALONE. This is where you come in. They need a mentor to help them explore where change is needed. Then they need support as they seek to implement the changes.

Mentors walk alongside people participating in Journey INC classes, joining them on their journey. Mentors work with each participant, providing encouragement, advocacy, and support.

The commitment is to...

• Attend and participate in Journey INC education ministry
• Regularly pray, eat, and spend time with participants during the scheduled program time (no outside time expected)
• Assist participants with setting goals, reviewing plans, discussing next steps, etc.
• Follow up with participants during and after Journey INC, providing encouragement and accountability in reaching their goals
• Commit to being a mentor for at least one year, building relationships with participants and meeting with them regularly

If you would like to serve as a mentor, email jcoppock@loveincheartofflorida.org to get involved today.

Worship Attendance for May 28-29, 2022

Central Campus:

4:00pm = 158

6:00pm = 51

8:00am = 131

10:00am = 275

Lake Weir Campus:

10:00am = 76

Everglades Rec Center:

8:00am = 80

10:00am = 85

Flowers for the Week Given By...

Bill Penix in honor of Baerbel Engel

In Memoriam

Mark Walz died on May 30, 2022. Mark was born on February 9, 1950. He and his wife, Paulette, were married on July 18, 1986. They joined Hope Lutheran Church on September 27, 2015. A service for Mark is being planned for Saturday, June 25 at 10:00am at Hope Central Campus.

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

Don Eifert, former member of Hope, died on May 26 in Atlanta, GA where he and his wife, Shirley, had moved to be closer to family. A service was held on June 1. 

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

Submit a Prayer Request

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