August 11, 2023

Men of Hope Update

Come join us for breakfast and meet our new leader, Raybon Gilbert. Raybon is currently a Council Member-At-Large with several years experience in Small Group Leadership in previous congregations nationwide. He is very excited about meeting each of you, previous or new members of Men of Hope.

Our next breakfast meeting will be held in the Fellowship Hall at Hope Central Campus on Thursday, September 14 beginning at 8:00am. The cost is $7.



At this first meeting after the summer, we plan to determine what the group will be and establish an agenda moving forward. Will we be a Bible Study Group, Prayer Group, Discussion Group, Support Group, Fellowship and Faith Group, Mentoring Group, Mission Service Group, or a combination of these?

One thing is readily apparent: Jesus knew that meaningful accomplishments could occur in the crucible of small group relationships - men seeking God, truth and seizing the opportunity to support one another in their daily challenges and sticking with one another to better live their faith and make Christ known.

Please mark your calendars and register online to join us!

Corner Your Council

Once a month, a Council member will be available at each weekend worship service to hear questions, comments, suggestions, or even compliments!  

Here's where you can expect to find a Council person on August 12 & 13:

• In the Narthex at Hope Central Campus between the 4:00pm and 6:00pm services on Saturday evening
• In the Narthex at Hope Central Campus between the 8:00am and 10:00am services
• Near the coffee station at Everglades Rec Center between the 8:00am and 10:00am services
• In the fellowship hall at Hope Lake Weir Campus following the 10:00am service

Your Council is excited to see you this weekend! If you're unsure how to identify a Council Member, just look for the blue "Council Representative" tag on their nametags.

If you miss us during the weekend, please remember we are always available to you anytime you see us, or by phone or email. Contact information is on the church website. 

Pastor Paul Sutterer at Hope Lake Weir Campus

We are excited to worship with Pastor Paul Sutterer as our special Guest Pastor at Hope Lake Weir Campus this weekend!

Pastor Paul is 86 years old and comes from a family of 14 clergy dating back to 1800's Germany. He has two children and five grandchildren living around the country. He has preached across the country and around the world, previously serving as a Chaplain on Norwegian Cruise Lines during religious holidays for 10 years.

He currently lives in his self-proclaimed bachelor home in Spruce Creek South, Summerfield. Pastor Paul enjoys researching Biblical facts, talking with people, and sports (especially football). He has been blessed to have traveled the world but now prefers to stay close to home. He proclaims, "This is not a bad place to end up, as we all know!"

Be sure to give Pastor Paul a warm welcome if you see him at Hope Lake Weir Campus this weekend.

Women of Hope Out to Lunch Bunch

This is our last month for the “Out to Lunch Bunch”. We will be going to Evans Prairie Country Club, off Buena Vista Blvd. We encourage you to invite your neighbors and friends. The luncheon will be on Thursday, August 17 at 11:30am.

To reserve a spot, please register online by clicking the link below. Registration deadline is Monday, August 14 at Noon. Questions? Contact June Cook at (352) 430-5025.

Looking ahead to the upcoming Breakfast Meetings held at Hope Central Campus:

• September 21 at 9:00am – Amy Wixted, Population Health Manager, Villages Health Services. Program: Healthy Living Tools and Resources.
• October 19 at 9:00am – Funny Clothes Contest and Games.

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. You must submit new member paperwork prior to the deadline in order to be included in New Member Orientation.

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

September 7 - Day One of Orientation. Light snacks will be served.



September 14 - 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 to Jeff Dunfee by email at jeff@hope4all.church or by phone at (352) 750-2321. Deadline to submit new member paperwork is Friday, September 1.

Your Weekly Update on Hope's Capital Campaign

So far, we have received 347 returned pledge cards, with over $2.2 million pledged.

Hope is ready to share the love of Christ with our neighbors, old and new. Are you ready to join us?

Let us give with open hearts, knowing that our contributions, regardless of their size, will create ripples of impact that resonate within our community and beyond. Join hands in generosity, and let's continue to build a future that is grounded in faith, love, and shared purpose.

Looking for more information about the Capital Campaign? Please visit hope4all.church to see information, important links, and more!

An Announcement from Ken Wood, Director of Music Ministries

Starting on September 16, all are invited in community to Seek Our Savior (Jer. 29:13; Lk. 11:9-10) at Hope Central Campus on Saturdays at 4:00pm.

As we transition into this exciting worship experience, we are seeking talented individuals to join our S.O.S. band. Specifically, we are looking for vocalists, keyboardists, drummers and percussionists, rhythm and lead guitarists, other lead instruments, and electric bass players. Interested individuals will be asked to audition. If you have a musical gift to share with the congregation in this way, please contact Ken Wood at ken@hope4all.church.

School Kits for Lutheran World Relief

Lutheran World Relief – Each year, the Women of Hope assemble 80 school kits with specific items collected for each bag. Each bag is assembled with the same exact items. This ensures that each recipient receives uniform items that are useful to their situation. This is a program sponsored by Lutheran World Relief, a ministry of U.S. Lutheran, serving communities living in poverty overseas.

Items can be dropped off at Hope Central Campus in the Information Hallway. At Everglades and Hope Lake Weir Campus, there will be a box near the check in table. We will accept donations in the months of July and August. Questions? Contact LaVera Wiberg at (352) 205-6410.

Don't Forget: Update Your Emergency Contact Info

At Hope, we keep detailed emergency contact information for our members in case of accident, disaster, or another form of emergency. This information can be vital if you suffer a medical episode or have an incident at church.

This week, you should have received an email from the church asking for you to confirm or update your information. Please be sure to check the information in the email for accuracy and submit any necessary updates.

Please rest assured: This email is not a scam. Your update email will come from frontdesk@hope4all.church.

Worship Attendance for August 5 & 6

Hope Central Campus:

4:00pm = 176

6:00pm = 50

8:00am = 100

10:00am = 266

Hope Lake Weir Campus:

10:00am = 113

Hope at the Everglades Rec Center:

8:00am = 79

10:00am = 136

Flowers for This Week Given By...

Jim & Sharla Vandyke, in honor of their 63^rd wedding anniversary

Maria Forstall, in loving memory of her husband Harold

In Memoriam

Hope's former member Fred Heller passed away on Tuesday, August 8, 2023. Fred was born on June 14, 1945. He married Cheryl on January 16, 2016. They joined Hope on March 28, 2017. Fred and Cheryl relocated to Albuquerque, New Mexico in August 2022.

Though Fred and Cheryl moved away last year, Hope is indebted to them for their faithful service to many ministries during their time here. Please keep Cheryl and their family in your prayers during this difficult time.

Ginny Smeiska passed away on Wednesday, August 9, 2023. Ginny was born on April 2, 1926. She joined Hope Lutheran Church on September 30, 2001. Ginny was widowed.

Arrangements are incomplete at this time.

Please keep Ginny’s 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.