May 19, 2023

Weekly Capital Campaign Update - Informational Meeting

Looking for updates on the Hope South Campus building project and the Making Abundant Life Known capital campaign?

We are having an Informational Meeting at ALL Hope campuses on June 4, 2023.

The Town Hall will be held as follows:

• Hope at Everglades Rec Center at 9:15am (between services)
• Hope Central Campus at 11:15am (following service)
• Hope Lake Weir Campus at 11:15am (following service)

We hope you'll join us at this special meeting!

Have you submitted your Pledge Card? So far, we have received 325 returned pledge cards, with over $1.8 million pledged. We are just 25 cards away from our goal of 350 cards returned by Memorial Day 2023!

You can partner with your brothers and sisters in this mission by bringing your Statement of Intent to worship this weekend. You could also mail it in or fill out our online form by clicking the link below. Every pledge moves us closer to our goal!

Our Lost & Found Bin is Full!

Are you missing your favorite hat? What about your reading glasses?

Our Lost and Found bin at Hope Central Campus is overflowing with items left behind on weekends. The next time you stop by, please check the bin for any items you may have lost.

Some of the notable items include:

• An American Heart Association bag
• A grey Maggie Valley Club ball cap
• A St. Armands Key Lutheran Church cup
• MANY pairs of eyeglasses and sunglasses ...and much more!

You can find the bin in the Information Hallway at Hope Central Campus. Any items not claimed by the end of May will be donated.

Ushers Urgently Needed

We have an URGENT need for ushers to assist during service, especially at the 8:00am worship services on the second and third Sundays of the month at Hope Central Campus.

Are you interested in ushering? This is an easy way for you to volunteer at your preferred worship service, without disrupting your weekly schedule. Couples are encouraged to usher together. Usher duties include helping visitors find seats, providing directions around the church, and passing the collection plate.

Ushers always have reserved seats during worship, and Special Events ushers get to enjoy the event for free!

Ready to get started ushering? Please contact Sara Lush at sara@hope4all.church or call (352) 750-2321.

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.

If you previously made your intention to join known, you should have received an email from the office.

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

June 15 - Day One of Orientation. Light snacks will be served.



June 22 - Day Two of Orientation. This will be a potluck. We ask that you bring a dish to share. A main course and beverages will be provided. 

We have three levels of membership - voting, associate, and seasonal. 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 office at (352) 750-2321.

Direct all questions and RSVP to the church office at (352) 750-2321. Deadline to RSVP is Tuesday, June 6.

An Emergency Preparedness Message

As we get closer to Hurricane Season 2023, the Florida Department of Emergency Management (FDEM) has issued their annual checklist of emergency supplies for Florida families. Having these items in your home is very important.

Make sure to stock up on essentials ahead of hurricane season. Now is also an excellent time to develop an emergency strategy with your family. Though the possibility of an evacuation from our area is slim, all of Florida is at risk for flooding, wind damage, and other impacts from natural disasters.

Remember, Hurricane Season 2023 begins June 1 and lasts until the end of November.

Worship Attendance for May 13 & 14

Hope Central Campus:

4:00pm = 213

6:00pm = 48

8:00am = 153

10:00am = 383

Hope Lake Weir Campus:

10:00am = 104

Hope at the Everglades Rec Center:

8:00am = 90

10:00am = 145

Flowers for This Week Given By...

Given by Gary Winegardner in memory of Janice’s birthday.

In Memoriam

Sheila Nolas passed away on May 13, 2023. Sheila was born on March 15, 1942. She and her husband, Steve, were married on April 25, 2015. They joined Hope Lutheran Church on May, 8, 2023.

Arrangements are pending at this time.

Please keep Steve 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.