April 5, 2024

A Day of Events at Hope Lake Weir Campus

On Wednesday, April 10, we will host a variety of events at Hope Lake Weir Campus!

This is a fantastic opportunity for the congregation to gather, enjoy the amenities at this campus, and experience fellowship time together. Take a look at the list of events below.

Pavilion Dedication - April 10 at 4:30pm

We will have a special service to dedicate the new Hope Lake Weir Campus Pavilion! Join your pastors and family of Hope in prayer together and explore the beautiful new pavilion.

Social Supper Cookout - April 10 at 5:00pm

Our Wednesday Social Supper will be held at Hope Lake Weir Campus on April 10. We will enjoy classic cookout favorites like hot dogs, hamburgers, chips, and desserts. This meal will be $5 per person. Registration will open on Thursday, April 4.

Vespers - April 10 at 6:00pm

After our Cookout, we will experience Vespers together at Hope Lake Weir Campus. This service, which is regularly held at Hope Central Campus every Wednesday, will be held only at Hope Lake Weir Campus on this day. This is a great opportunity to end your day of fun with prayer.

Bach with a Beat at Hope

Bach with a Beat presents The Rhythm of Life

Friday, April 12 at 6:00pm (Doors open 5:15pm)

Hope Central Campus

Enjoy another incredible performance from Bach with a Beat!



Tickets are $20 a person. Scan the QR code with your smartphone to purchase, or see any Bach with a Beat member. For more information, please visit www.bachwithabeat.com.

Remember: This is not a Hope event. The office does not have tickets or any additional information. To learn more, please visit the Bach with a Beat website listed above.

You're Invited to the Pinelands Conference

Hope has the privilege of hosting the Spring 2024 Pinelands Conference on Saturday, April 13 at Hope Central Campus.

This important gathering is a time for leaders from our sibling congregations in the local area to gather, learn, and fellowship with one another. This is an instructive and prayerful time together.

The Pinelands Conference will begin at 9:00am at Hope Central Campus. A continental breakfast will be served. There is no registration and no cost. All are invited to attend and learn! Questions? Please contact the church office at (352) 750-2321.

Comedian Al Ernst at Hope for Two Nights!

Thursday, April 18 at Hope Central Campus

Friday, April 19 at Everglades Rec Center



7:00pm - Registration Required

Get ready to laugh with Al Ernst, an international touring comic and 3-time Carnival Cruise Lines Entertainer of the Year. Also known as The Jester Dog, Al Ernst lives his famous mantra ‘Laughter Saves Lives’ everyday!

Registration is $10. Net proceeds will benefit the Hope Lake Weir Campus Food Pantry. Register online at hope4all.church/register. Registration is open now.

Women of Hope Monthly Breakfast Meeting

Thursday, April 18 at 9:00am

Hope Central Campus

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

The April 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 $7.00. Click the button below to register. Registration deadline is April 15 at Noon. Questions? Contact June Cook at (352) 430-5025.

Save the Date: The next breakfast meeting will be on May 16 featuring Ruth Dyer, Decorating with Accessories.

Out to Lunch Bunch will meet June 20, July 18, and August 15 at area restaurants. Details will be posted in The News in the Pews. 

Worship Attendance for Holy Week

Hope Central Campus:

Tenebrae (Thursday) - 420

Tenebrae (Friday) - 455

4:00pm - 346

6:00pm - 118

Sunrise - 108

8:00am - 402

10:00am - 720

Online:

4:00pm - 142

10:00am - 494

Hope Lake Weir Campus:

Good Friday - 111

Easter Vigil - 32

Sunrise - 169

10:00am - 129

Hope at the Everglades Rec Center:

Sunrise - 120

8:00am - 152

10:00am - 263

Upcoming Memorial Services

A memorial service for Gretchen Freehling will be held at Hope Lake Weir Campus on Saturday, April 6 at 11:00am.

Flowers on the Altar Given By...

The family of Gene Whitaker, in memory of his 84^th birthday

Steve Vojvodich, in memory of Marguerite Vojvodich

Dave Williams, in memory of Kathy Williams

Charles Freehling, in memory of Gretchen Freehling

In Memoriam

Dr. Anne L. Mallery passed away on Thursday, March 28, 2024. Anne was born on June 14, 1934. She joined Hope Lutheran Church on July 7, 2014.

A service is being planned for June 14, 2024, which would have been her 90^th birthday.

Please keep Anne’s family in your hearts and prayers during their time of grief.

Submit a Prayer Request

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