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Timothy & Hosanna Noble Concert
March 17 at 7:00pm at Hope Central Campus
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Diabetes Support Group
March 20 at 10:00am at Hope Central Campus
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The Chosen Class Resumes
March 21 at 2:00pm at Hope Central Campus
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New Member Orientation #2
March 23 at 5:30pm at Hope Central Campus - Registration Closed
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April Showers
March 25 & 26 at all Hope campuses
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Hope South Campus Informational Session
March 26 at 11:15am at Everglades Rec Center
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Palm Sunday
April 2 at all Hope campuses
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Timothy & Hosanna Noble at Hope Lutheran Church
TONIGHT!
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Friday, March 17 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." Timothy and Hosanna are a favorite in this area and are returning for their seventh year for a concert here at Hope Lutheran Church.
Invite your friends and be sure to join us on March 17! The concert is FREE and no tickets are required. A love offering will be taken.
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The Chosen Class Returns to Hope - March 21 | | |
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Pastor Jon-Marc MacLean will relaunch our much-loved class on The Chosen beginning March 21 at 2:00pm at Hope Central Campus. The class will meet on March 21 and 28, then break and resume after Easter.
The Chosen is the first-ever multi-series show about the life of Christ. It has been wildly popular among Christians for the last few years, but shot into the mainstream this year when it released episodes of the show in movie theaters, performing better than many Hollywood blockbuster movies released at that time.
No registration is needed. Everyone is invited to attend!
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It's Not Too Late to Return Your Intent Card! | | |
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Forgot to turn in your Intent Card? It's not too late!
Intent Cards can be submitted with your offering at any Hope campus. You can also submit your intentions online via our digital pledge form.
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Hope South Campus Informational Session on March 26 | | |
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What is the status of the Hope South Campus building project?
What is being built there?
How can I be a part of the project?
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If you would like the answers to these and other questions, there will be an informational session at Everglades Recreation Center on Sunday, March 26 at 11:15am, immediately following the 10:00am service. All are invited to attend! | |
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Easter Worship
Easter Sunday is April 9, 2023, and we are anxiously awaiting a time of shared worship with our Hope family. On Easter weekend, there will be 10 worship services between the three Hope campuses.
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Hope Central Campus
Saturday, April 8 - 4:00pm and 6:00pm
Sunday, April 9 - 6:00am (Sunrise), 8:00am, and 10:00am
Hope Lake Weir Campus
Sunday, April 9 - 6:00am (Sunrise) and 10:00am
Hope at the Everglades Rec Center
Sunday, April 9 - 6:00am (Sunrise), 8:00am, and 10:00am
Please Note: If you are attending a Sunrise service, please bring a chair or arrive in your golf cart. All Sunrise worship services are outdoors. We also encourage you to bring an extra chair for a new friend who may have forgotten theirs at home.
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What Happened to Easter Vigil?
Many have asked about Hope’s annual Easter Vigil, which we have celebrated in the past on the Saturday before Easter.
This year, we are combining our Easter Vigil with Easter Sunrise Service at Hope Lake Weir Campus. After all, the Easter Vigil is a service that emphasizes how darkness is overcome by the light that is the Risen Jesus; so, instead of us turning on the lights in the church during the service, why not let God turn on the lights for us in the sunrise on beautiful Lake Weir?
The Great Vigil of Easter is a service held in traditional Christian churches as the first official celebration of the Resurrection of Jesus. It is typically held in the hours of darkness between sunset on Holy Saturday and sunrise on Easter Day, and is often the first celebration of Easter, with days traditionally being considered to begin at sunset.
We invite you to be part of this special celebration, or join us for Sunrise Service at any Hope campus on Easter Sunday!
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On February 21, the Council elected Raybon Gilbert as Council Member-at-Large for Hope Lutheran Church, filling the position vacated by the election of Kristina Giffin as Council President.
Raybon is a retired military officer who after retirement from the Army worked with Fortune 500 corporations to educate them on fiduciary responsibilities and viable investments. Prior to moving to The Villages, Raybon served on the parish council of his church in Texas among other volunteer positions there.
Please welcome Raybon to this new role. The Council also wishes to thank those individuals who stepped up and submitted nomination forms expressing their willingness to serve Hope.
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Brothers in Song Spring Concert | |
The Brothers in song present their Spring Concert, "Marvelous Medleys and Much More!"
The show takes place on March 24, 2023 at 6:00pm at Hope Central Campus. The show will include exciting medleys of your favorite popular songs! Enjoy the production led by director Ben Osborn and accompanist David Flanigan.
Tickets are required for the show and are now on sale for $15 at brothersinsong.eventbrite.com or by clicking the link below. Please Note: The church office does not possess any show tickets and cannot sell tickets. All tickets must be purchased online or through one of the singers.
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Synod Assembly Service Project to Benefit Harbor House of Central Florida | |
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This year's Synod Assembly service project will benefit Harbor House of Central Florida. Harbor House is a nonprofit organization that provides safe shelter, counseling, and support services to individuals and families affected by domestic abuse.
Hope will be collecting items to bring to Synod Assembly to assist in this project. Specifically, we are collecting: Full Size Sheets Towel/Washcloth Sets, Toothbrushes, Full Size Toothpaste, Full Size Shampoo, Full Size Conditioner, Full Size Body Lotion, Full Size Body Wash, Deodorant, and Hair Brushes/Combs.
We will also be collecting items from Harbor House's continuing needs list. These are essential items that are needed to provide ongoing support to survivors and include clothing, household items, and other essentials. Click here to view the continuing needs list.
With our collective efforts, we can make a meaningful difference in the lives of survivors and support them as they begin the journey of healing and recovery.
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QR Code Video Guide Added at Prayer Labyrinth | |
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Look what we have at the Hope Lake Weir Campus Meditation Gardens and Labyrinth - a QR code!
If you come to the Labyrinth and want a video refresher guide on how to walk the labyrinth, simply use your smartphone or device to scan the QR code. Open your phone camera, point the device at the QR code, and allow your camera to scan the code. Then, click the icon that appears. You will be directed right to the video.
Enjoy the journey!
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New Hearing Assistance at Hope Lake Weir Campus
The Hope A/V team is excited to announce a new hearing assist device will be installed at our Hope Lake Weir Campus. This new device will work with Bluetooth hearing aids via an app you will need to install on your phone.
About the FM+ C Assistive Listening System FM TRANSMITTERS FM T55C:
FM+ C is the first transmitter of its kind to offer an FM broadcast and Wi-Fi audio broadcast from a single input source. Whether using the FM+ C for assistive listening, language interpretation, or audio description, this “dual broadcast” technology gives users the option of listening to real-time audio stream on their smartphone or tablet using the free WaveCAST receiver app (iOS and Android).
There will be instruction on how to use this app after this is installed and tested.
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Be Part of Hope's Diabetes Support Group
Hope's Diabetes Support Group will meet on Monday March 20 at 10:00am in Room 204 at Hope Central Campus.
Our Diabetes Support Group is an excellent opportunity for those living with Diabetes to meet, fellowship, and share advice and support. We meet every third Monday of each month.
We recently met some new people from Hope Lutheran Church and different friends and neighbors. Now is a great time to join the group!
We welcome all levels of Diabetes from pre-diabetes, type 1 and 2's and insulin pump wearers and CGM's.
Questions? Contact Darlene Harris at harris2257@hotmail.com or (614) 832-0910, or Lenea Carnes at lenea@hope4all.church or (352) 661-0001.
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Rotary Club to Host Food Drive
The Rotary Club of The Villages will be hosting a food drive to benefit the Hope Lake Weir Campus Food Pantry!
The drive will happen on Saturday, April 29 from 9:00am to 1:00pm at the Winn Dixie store in Lake Sumter Landing. All donations are greatly appreciated!
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United HealthCare Over-the-Counter Program
The first quarter of 2023 is almost over and have you used all your OTC benefits from United HealthCare?
Well, if not, did you know you can purchase items for Hope Food Pantry? Yes!
United Healthcare has informed us that you can donate items to the Food Pantry without compromising your benefits. Hygiene products and Adult Diapers are in huge demand and as you may know, very expensive. Our clients are happy to get a package of wet ones, along with personal items.
Below are some items from the United Healthcare catalog, along with their numbers and prices. We greatly appreciate all donations! Thank you!
- Aim toothpaste #5066 $1.00
- Fitright Disposable Briefs #4925 $16.35
- Depend Bladder Pad for Men #1245 $21.10
- Fitright Bladder pads #4397 $4.90
- Fitright Disposable Underwear for Women #4677 $16.35
- Underpads #1247 $12.35
- Cottonell Wet Wipes #1777 $4.00
- Band Aids #6601 $8.90
- Gloves #2017 $16.85
- Triple Antibiotic Ointment #5462 $2.60
- Hydrogen Peroxide #5655 $1.05
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Save the Date for April Showers! | |
On March 25 & 26, we will have a special outreach opportunity at all three Hope campuses. Volunteers will be on hand to share April Showers, a new initiative to support those in need in our community.
Be sure to save the date for March 25 and 26!
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Summer Angel Program Volunteer Meeting
There will be a meeting of the Summer Angel Program team on March 21 at 2:30pm at Hope Central Campus.
We will be finalizing our plans for the next month, so it is imperative that all Summer Angel volunteers attend!
Questions? Contact Lenea Carnes at (352) 661-0001.
It is very important that volunteers make every effort to attend!
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Women of Hope Retreat at Luther Springs
April 11, 12 & 13, 2023
The Women of Hope invite all women to join in on the retreat which will be held on April 11-13, 2023 at Luther Springs in Hawthorne, Florida.
The theme for this year's retreat is "Cafe Chocolat". It will be a time to relax with friends, share laughter, stories and of course a few bites of chocolate. We will enjoy time with each other as we delight in God's grace. This year, the Women of Hope are pleased to introduce our speaker for the retreat – Kathy Uffelman, Minister of Faith Formation, Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Vienna, Virginia.
You can print out a registration form by clicking the link below. Details regarding the retreat, such as time, cost, location, and how to remit can be found on this form. If you have questions, please contact June Cook at frankjunecook@gmail.com or (352) 430-5025.
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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.
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.
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 March 11-12, 2023 | |
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Hope Central Campus:
4:00pm = 253
6:00pm = 68
8:00am = 174
10:00am = 411
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Hope Lake Weir Campus:
10:00am = 136
Hope at the Everglades Rec Center:
8:00am = 99
10:00am = 144
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Trevor Roy McGain died on March 15, 2023. Roy was born on March 5, 1949. He and his wife, Doris, were married on January 14, 1972. They joined Hope Lutheran Church on August 15, 2022.
Arrangements are pending at this time.
Please keep Doris and their family in your hearts and prayers during their time of grief.
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Scripture Reading for
March 19
Fourth Sunday in Lent
Ephesians 5:8-14; Psalm 23; John 9:1-41
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Scripture Reading for
March 26
Fifth Sunday in Lent
Romans 8:6-11; Psalm 130; John 11:1-45
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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 1:00pm
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