August 20, 2021

An Important Update on Mask Procedures from

Hope Lutheran Church

In case you missed it, our church released an important video on changes to mask policies this week.

Please click the video on the left to watch this update from two of our Hope pastors.

If you have any questions, please call the church office.

It's time for the final Choral Reading Session of the summer! You're invited to attend the third Community Choral Reading Session at Hope Lutheran Church's southern property on September 1^st, beginning at 6:00pm.

Please note that this event will be held on the undeveloped Southern Site property located at the intersection of Meggison Road and the future Frazier Court, just northwest of the traffic circle off Warm Springs Blvd.

Look for the Hope Lutheran Church sign!

Come see where Hope's new property will be and enjoy an evening of song with your friends, old and new. Since this event will be held outdoors, please come prepared. Bring folding chairs or golf carts and bug spray, as well as any food or drink you like. No refreshments will be provided at this event. A tent and restroom facilities will be available! This event is weather-permitting. No rain date has been set.

We hope to see you on September 1^st at our next Community Choral Reading Session!

Men of Hope Monthly Breakfast Prayer Meeting

Thursday, September 9^th at 8:00am

Please reserve your place online before September 6^th.

Click here to register!

Please also register a friend you are bringing.

Doors open at 7:45am. Breakfast is served at 8:00am. Donation is $7 at the door. The program will be by our guest speaker, Dr. Ron Masdorfer.

Reserve the second Thursday of every month through November on your calendar for future Men of Hope Breakfast Meetings.

Virtual Tour of The Rock at Lake Weir Middle School

You've read all about the good work being done at The Rock at Lake Weir Middle School. But have you ever seen what our operation really looks like?

Click the video on the left to watch a tour of The Rock and check out the incredible resources your donations have provided for these students.

Thank you for your continued support!

H.O.P.E. University Begins September 15^th

As our students head back to school, it's time for Hope members to hit the books, as well! H.O.P.E. University Fall Semester begins September 15^th, with a class called "Go Take a Hike" led by Pastor Dean Piper.

Go Take a Hike will explore the footsteps of many Biblical heroes and their explorations through new and unknown territories in the Promised Land. Hundreds of years before Jesus sent the disciples to the far-flung places of the earth, God was choosing leaders and sending them to establish and maintain “the promised land.”

Each week we will concentrate on the footsteps of one, two or more people, construct a geographic overview and see the results of their endeavors. While God directed many people to go take a hike, we will focus on a famous few.

More information on H.O.P.E. U is coming soon! Stay tuned for full class schedules and brochures. As always, we encourage you to invite friends who are not Hope members. This is an excellent opportunity to grow your faith and fellowship with friends.

Celebrating Hope's Food Pantry Shoe Drive Success

Thank you to everyone who donated to the Hope Lake Weir Campus Food Pantry Back-To-School Shoe Drive!

Because of your generosity, our Food Pantry was able to donate over 150 pairs of new school shoes to students in need. Our Food Pantry volunteers have just wrapped up distributing the shoes, and our students are heading back to school with confidence.

Hope Crafters Seeking Donations and Volunteers

Our Crafters have been busy making bears, sweaters, lap robes, prayer shawls, and other items for people in need. Now their cupboards are getting empty and they need your help!

If you have cotton fabric or yarn to share, our Crafters would appreciate the donation. There is a box in the Information Hallway labeled Crafters, in which you may leave your items.

If you are a knitter or crocheter, the Crafters teams could use your skills making the little sweaters that dress our Sojourn Bears. Please contact Donna Walker at (352) 753-8618 for more information, patterns, and samples.

Walk to Emmaus 2021

Do you seek... Spiritual Renewal; New understanding of God's grace and love; Worship and community with other believers?

THE WALK TO EMMAUS IS FOR YOU!

It has been over a year since the last Walk to Emmaus in March of 2020. But we are happy to announce the Schedule of Walks for October 2021:



• Men's Walk to Emmaus #160 - October 14-17, 2021
• Women's Walk to Emmaus #160 - October 21-24, 2021

For information about this life-changing opportunity, please contact Kathy Langley at (352) 753-8557 or cklangley97@embarqmail.com

Sanctuary Flower Donations

Flowers this week were given in honor of...

Happy 50^th Anniversary Edie & Bill Heinzelmann

In memory of my husband Peter Pietromonaco for his birthday

Worship Attendance for August 14-15, 2021

Central Campus:

4:00pm = 147

6:00pm = 37

8:00am = 131

10:00am = 191

Lake Weir Campus:

10:00am = 46

Everglades Rec Center:

8:00am = 47

10:00am = 77