May 13, 2022

Hope South Campus Land Dedication

May 15

3:30pm to 4:30pm

You're invited to the Hope South Campus Land Dedication on May 15 at 3:30pm.

Join your family of Hope for this joyous celebration as we officially kick off our development of Hope South Campus.

Dine to Donate at Texas Roadhouse

May 15 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 May 15 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.

Summer Office Hours

Beginning May 27, the Hope offices will be closing at Noon on Fridays. These hours will remain in effect until Labor Day.

If you need to chat with someone in the office on a Friday, please do so before Noon. Thank you!

Traffic Reroute for Parking Lot Resurfacing at Fairway

On Monday, May 23, the parking lot at Fairway Christian Church will be resurfaced. They will start at the entrance between Hope and Fairway. Therefore, the entrance from 466 will be closed that day.

All traffic should enter from Morse Blvd. Thank you for your patience!

Summer Social Supper Schedule

Over the summer, we will see some changes to our Social Supper Schedule. Here is a complete list of what to expect in the coming months:

• There will be no Social Supper on June 15 or 29.
• There will be no Social Suppers in the month of July, as we conduct our annual deep cleaning.
• There will be no Social Supper on August 3, 17, or 31.
• Social Suppers will resume as usual in September.

Women of Hope Monthly Breakfast Meeting

Thursday, May 19 at 9:00am

Hope Central Campus

Ladies are you ready for some fun? Need some fashion ideas for your summer wardrobe? 

The May breakfast meeting features a Gala Fashion Show presented by Ms. Maxine Yokley from Fashion Labels in Leesburg. Our own ladies from Hope will model the variety of fashions from casual to dressy for your enjoyment.

Also, we will enjoy a presentation by Angel Wigs of Hope. Marie Hulsizer will share her variety of wigs and their availability to women in the church and community. These wigs are for women receiving cancer treatment, at no cost to them. 

Invite your neighbors and friends. The cost for this breakfast is $5.00. Click on the registration button below to register. Registration deadline is May 16 at Noon. 

Questions? Contact Margaret Furlong at (352) 430-5092 or mjf.furlong@gmail.com. 

Save the Date: Out to Lunch Bunch will meet June 16, July 21, and August 18 at area restaurants. Details will be posted in The News in the Pews. 

Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous 

Would you like to examine your food and weight issues?

Join us Tuesdays from 9:30am to 11:00am at Hope Central Campus and find recovery through 12 steps of a new way of living.

Call Chris at (612) 760-1923 with questions.

First Responder Appreciation Brunch

Are you a former or active First Responder – Firefighter, Police Officer, Emergency Medical Services (EMT-P or EMT), or Emergency Management Officer? If so, please join us in recognizing the first responders who serve the neighborhoods at Hope Central Campus and Hope Lake Weir Campus.

We will invite first responders serving at The Villages Public Safety Station 41, Sumter County Sheriff’s Office The Villages Annex, Marion County Fire Rescue Station 27, and Marion County Sheriff’s Ocklawaha District Office to “Thank You” brunches.

The schedule is:

Hope Central Campus A & B Shifts – 8:00am to 10:00am, June 13 in Fellowship Hall

Hope Central Campus C Shift – 8:00am to 9:30am, June 14 in Fellowship Hall

Hope Lake Weir Campus A & B Shifts – 8:00am to 10:00am, June 28 in Fellowship Hall

Hope Lake Weir Campus C Shift – 8:00am to 9:30am, June 29 in Fellowship Hall

Please note: There are a limited number of reservations available for each breakfast.

Please register online by clicking the links below.

Summer Session Singers Seeking Voices

Want to help bring music to Hope this summer? Consider joining our Summer Session Singers!

This group is made up of anyone from the three Hope campuses (or surrounding area) who wants to join us for one or more of our scheduled anthems. This summer, we’ll be learning four different pieces and rehearsing on two different afternoons of the week, scheduled around vacation schedules of staff. 

These pieces of music are typically easier (unison or 2-part) so they can be rehearsed in less time. Then we’ll take them around to different campuses and services over the course of several weekends. You can sing for one only, or as many as you’re available for.

All rehearsals will be taking place at Hope Central Campus, in the Sanctuary. Materials will also be made digitally available online. For the time being, you can think about joining the SSS while the other campus choirs are off until September. We hope you’ll consider it, even if you’ve never sung before. 

Our next two rehearsals will be May 26 and June 2 at 3:30pm.

Ready to join? Contact Ken Wood at ken@hope4all.church.

Blessing Bag Donation Items Needed

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

• Protein bars
• Flat-style water bottles
• Socks
• Donations to purchase McDonald's gift cards. (Be sure to put "Blessing Bag Gift Cards" on memo line of 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.

My Time for Free Time Team Seeking Volunteers

The My Time for Free Time Ministry Team is a respite program for people who have Alzheimer’s, Parkinson's, strokes, or other special needs. We meet every Thursday from 1:00pm to 4:00 pm. During this time, caregivers have time to do things they are otherwise unable to do.

The program provides a supervised environment where caregivers can drop off family members who have special needs for a few hours each week. Members of the My Time for Free Time Team provide games and entertainment. 

The program is in need of additional volunteers, since a number of our volunteers go north for the summer. Volunteers are not expected to attend all sessions. Applications are available at the church office. If you are uncertain if this is a Ministry for you consider visiting, observing and talking to volunteers. Please consider joining us for an afternoon of fun and helping others.

For more information, contact My Time for Free Time Team Leader Bob Janson at rjanson1939@gmail.com or (352) 391-0373.

New Member Orientation

New members are invited to participate in the next step of the membership process by attending Hope's New Member Orientation. All new members should have received an email inviting you to orientation.

Orientation will be held on two consecutive Thursdays in the Hope Central Campus Fellowship Hall from 5:30pm to 7:00pm. 

May 19 - Day One of orientation - light snacks will be served.

May 26 - 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. 

You may direct all questions and RSVP to Jeff Dunfee at (352) 750-2321 or via email at jeff@hope4all.church.

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 content includes the origins or the Old and New Testament, our Jewish heritage, the development of Christianity, and Lutherans around the world and here at Hope.

The attendees background may include other denominations and we do not assume a strong Lutheran knowledge.

Each class will include a short pre-reading assignment to help facilitate the class discussions. 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.

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.

Worship Attendance for May 7-8, 2022

Central Campus:

4:00pm = 169

6:00pm = 45

8:00am = 149

10:00am = 316

Lake Weir Campus:

10:00am = 92

Everglades Rec Center:

8:00am = 73

10:00am = 118

Flowers for the Week Given By...

Kathy Gordan in memory of her mother, Toinette Milar.

Jim & Mary Lou Merkner in honor of their 63^rd wedding anniversary.

In Memoriam

Donald (Don) Burke died at Cornerstone Hospice on Monday, May 9, 2022. Don was born on November 28, 1928. He and his wife, Eileen, were married on May 21, 1955. They joined Hope Lutheran Church on October 31, 1999.

Arrangements are pending at this time. Please keep Eileen and their family in your hearts and prayers during their time of grief.

Edna Eilertson died on May 7, 2022. Edna was born on June 6, 1945. She and her husband, Curt, were married on February 4, 2006. They joined Hope Lutheran Church on January 26, 2020.  

A service is being planned for Saturday, May 14, at Baldwin Brothers – 1008 Bichara Blvd. – The Villages, FL 32159. Visitation will be from 1:00pm until the hour of service which will begin at 2:00pm. Pastor Pat Bromberek will preside.  

Please keep Curt 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.