All-Congregation Event at Hope Central Campus

In celebration of Hope’s past, present, and future, we cordially invite you to join us for a congregational event to hear about the details of the Making Abundant Life Known Capital Campaign and Annual Stewardship efforts.

Sunday, February 19 at Hope Central Campus

1:30pm or 4:30pm

A light meal will be served. There is no cost to attendees. Please RSVP online at hope4all.church/register or by clicking the links below. Deadline to register is February 13 at Noon.

Pizza Party to Benefit The Rock

Enjoy hot and fresh pizza for a good cause!

You are invited to join a special Pizza Party to benefit The Rock at Lake Weir Middle School. The cost is only $5 per person for delicious pizza, salad, and dessert. We also ask attendees to bring donations to benefit The Rock.

The Pizza Party takes place on February 15 at 5:00pm at Hope Central Campus. You must register for the party. Deadline to register is February 13 at noon. Click the link below to register.

The Rock at Lake Weir Middle School is a church-sponsored resource for children in need. Staff by volunteers, The Rock provides clothes, food, and toiletries for students who often go hungry or without proper attire. Students are able to access The Rock during school hours and even take home items for the weekend.

Below is a list of suggest donations:

• School supplies including: Mechanical pencils, Spiral-ring notebooks.
• Personal items including: Socks, Deodorant, Shampoo.
• Food including: Canned meat (tuna, chicken), Chicken or Beef Ramen noodles, Chicken or Beef Teriyaki individual lunches, Chicken Cup o’ Noodles, Boxes of cereal, Macaroni and cheese, Canned fruit and vegetables, Cans of soup.

'Rise from the Ashes' Event at Hope Lake Weir Campus

Pastor John LeCain invites you to join us for a special workday at Hope Lake Weir Campus. This event, titled "Rise from the Ashes," will take the place of our previously scheduled All-Ages VBS.

It all happens on February 11 from 9:00am to 11:00am at Hope Lake Weir Campus. We will be completing work on our permanent labyrinth, meditation garden, meditation walkways, rock garden, and butterfly garden. 

Volunteers have been working tirelessly on these additions for a prayerful area for all at this beautiful lakeside campus. The areas will be dedicated on February 22, Ash Wednesday, at 2:00pm, so it is important they are finished soon.

We are a people of resurrection at Hope Lutheran Church and this will be a day of celebrating resurrection, as we come from the disappointment of our cancelled event and rise from the ashes like a phoenix to create this new meditative are in a beautiful setting.

Women of Hope Breakfast Meeting

Thursday, February 16 at 9:00am

Hope Central Campus

Calling all cooks (and those that like to eat). Tired of preparing the same old meals? Looking for something easy, healthy, and delicious for that last minute dinner? This event has something special for you!

February’s Women of Hope Breakfast will host Chef Warren Caterson who will share “Ten Meals in Ten minutes." He will prepare, cook, and share tastes with us of delicious and healthy weekday meals. Chef Warren is a writer of cookbooks who studied at Southeast Institute of Culinary Arts. He travels extensively presenting cooking demonstrations and recently he was at the Ocala Home Show.

We encourage you to attend and invite a friend. The cost is $5.00 for the breakfast and the presentation where you will be able to sample his meals. For questions please contact Margaret Furlong at (352) 430-5092 or Laura Hultmark at (352) 753-9463. Registration deadline is Monday, February 13, 2023 at noon.

Mark your calendar:

• February 10 & 11 - Quilts, Prayer Shawls, Lap Robes, Bears, and more will be displayed at all three Hope campuses.
• March 18 - The Pinelands Spring Conference will be held at St. Matthews Church in Ocala, Florida. Information will be shared in the News in the Pews.

Hope's Monthly Men's Breakfast

The February Men's Breakfast and Bible Study will be held in the Fellowship Hall at Hope Central Campus on Thursday, February 9, 2023 beginning at 8:30am.

The cost of the breakfast is $7. Allen Christensen will lead his second discussion on the book "You Mean That Isn't In The Bible?"

To register, please click the link below. If you need assistance, please contact the church office at (352) 750-2321.

New Bible Study Beginning at Hope Lake Weir Campus

There will be a new Bible Study for all those interested in deepening their understanding of the Book of Genesis! Pastor John LeCain will launch this new study on February 21 at 3:00pm at Hope Lake Weir Campus.

Think you already know Genesis? You'd be surprised! Let’s bring life to the first book of scripture as we look into what God was leading all humanity to when He began!

This will be an ongoing study. We may cover one chapter in one week and several chapters the next. An outline of readings will be available at class or from PastorJohn@hope4all.church.

Annual Global Mission Weekend

February 11-12, 2023 

Last January, Global Mission Chair Rev. Katie Carroll told us about how we at Hope Lutheran Church have been key to the ELCA Florida-Bahamas Synod’s support of five companion congregations within the Caribbean Basin: Cuba, Guyana, Haiti, Jamaica, and Suriname.

On February 11-12, 2023, we'll hear the latest updates from Rev. Russell Meyer of Jacksonville now that he, Pastor Katie and others have been able to personally visit the Jamaican and Cuban congregations after three years of solely virtual contact due to pandemic travel restrictions. Read more in Global Mission Table News Fall 2022 – Issue #24 below.

Rev. Meyer will preach at all of the services at Hope Central Campus that weekend. We’ll learn about the hopefulness some of our fellow Lutherans are experiencing despite the heartaches of geo-political and societal turmoil, compounded by natural disasters. Hope Lutheran Church has designated Cuba as the country of focus for 2023. Although U.S. government sanctions prohibit many forms of engagement with Cuba, there are specific exceptions carved out allowing U.S. persons to “support the Cuban people,” such as through religious missions. 

Plan to also attend the Sunday hospitality hour between 9:00-10:00am at Hope Central Campus to enjoy some added Latin American flavor and for a meet and greet with Rev. Meyer!

Grief Support Group

It is very difficult to lose a loved one. The loss and loneliness are very overwhelming. There are times when it takes all of you strength to get through the day.

The Hope Lutheran Church Grief Support Group offers you a time to share your grief and with others. It is a time to learn about the grieving process and how to move through it.

The Grief Support Group will meet on February 7, 14, 21, and 28 at 1:00pm at Hope Central Campus. If you have questions call Ruth Jenkins at 352-205-8181.

Meet the Candidates for Hope Lutheran Church Council



The following individuals are running for positions on Hope's Church Council in 2023.

Voting will take place during our Annual Meeting on Sunday, February 5 at 12:00pm at Hope Central Campus. To read the candidates' full biographies, please click here.

Worship Attendance for January 28-29, 2023

Hope Central Campus:

4:00pm = 222

6:00pm = 72

8:00am = 180

10:00am = 452

Hope Lake Weir Campus:

10:00am = 111

Hope at the Everglades Rec Center:

8:00am = 121

10:00am = 187

Flowers This Week Given By...

Mickey & Nancy Baughman, in honor of their 56^th wedding anniversary

In Memoriam

Sabina (Sally) Halliday passed away on Sunday, January 29, 2023. Sally was born on January 21, 1937; she joined Hope Lutheran Church on February 12, 2012. Arrangements are pending at this time.

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

Darlene Luebben passed away on December 29, 2022. Darlene was born on March 16, 1939. She and her late husband, Larry, were married on April 6, 1963. They joined Hope Lutheran Church on April 28, 2002.

A service for Larry and Darlene will be held on April 4, 2023 at 10:00am at Beyers Funeral Home in Lady Lake. Pr. Marc will officiate.

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

Submit a Prayer Request

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