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Dine to Donate at Texas Roadhouse
January 15 from Noon to 4:00pm at Texas Roadhouse in Lady Lake
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Office Closed for MLK Day
January 16 all day
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Holy Land Trip Info Meeting
January 18 at 1:00pm at Hope Central Campus
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Women of Hope Breakfast
January 19 at 9:00am at Hope Central Campus
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Christian Unity Prayer Service
January 19 at 7:00pm at Hope Lake Weir Campus
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Inspiration Weekend
January 22 at all Hope campuses
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Dine to Donate at Texas Roadhouse
January 15 - 12:00pm to 4:00pm
Texas Roadhouse in Lady Lake
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Hope Lutheran Church is once again partnering with Texas Roadhouse for a Dine to Donate evening!
If you dine at Texas Roadhouse's Lady Lake location on January 15 from 12:00pm to 4:00pm, they will donate 10% of your total food purchases to Hope Lutheran Church!
Invitations are available at each Hope campus. You must bring an invitation to the restaurant in order to participate.
Click here for the invitation.
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Church Office Closed for MLK Day
The Hope office will be closed all day for the observance of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Monday, January 16.
The office will reopen as usual on Tuesday.
See you on Tuesday!
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Get Ready for Inspiration Weekend!
On Sunday, January 22, we will be celebrating Inspiration Sunday - the first big event of our Capital Campaign!
Team members from the Making Abundant Life Known campaign will be at each Hope campus to hand out a goody bag full of information and special Hope merchandise. We have one bag for each family in the congregation.
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Holy Land Trip Information Meeting | |
Are you ready to walk where Jesus walked and see the setting of your favorite Bible stories?
Pastor Rani Abdulmasih is now organizing trips to the Holy Land for the family of Hope Lutheran Church. The 2023 trip is already fully booked, but we will be having an Information Meeting for anyone who wishes to join future trips or simply learn more about the journey.
If you would like to learn more about this special new adventure, please join us on January 18 at 1:00pm at Hope Central Campus for the Information Meeting.
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Beginning this week, you will notice new slides on the screens prior to worship at all Hope campuses.
Each week, we will be highlighting different ministries of Hope to celebrate all the excellent work being done by our church family.
If you do not see your ministry highlighted right away, please do not panic. We are alternating highlighted ministries on a schedule. Yours will be shown soon. Questions? Contact Marina Ernst at marina@hope4all.church.
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Looking for a new way to get involved at Hope? We are seeking volunteer Counters to count donations on Monday morning at Hope Central Campus!
No experience is necessary, and volunteering will not be every week. You'll have the flexibility to volunteer on your schedule!
Accounting experience is preferred but not required. Ready to get involved? Contact Pam Caudill at pamc@hope4all.church or call (352) 750-2321.
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Christian Unity Prayer Service
The annual Week of Prayer for Christian Unity begins Wednesday, January 18. During this time, we reflect on the prayer of our Lord Jesus, recorded in John 17:21, “that all of them may be one, Father, just as you are in me and I am in you. May they also be in us so that the world may believe that you have sent me.”
You are invited to join us on Thursday, January 19 at 7:00pm at Hope Lake Weir Campus for a Christian Unity Prayer Service.
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Second Annual Chili Cook-Off
to benefit Camp E-Nini-Hassee
It's time to spice things up! Join your friends at Hope on Wednesday, January 25 at 4:30pm at Hope Central Campus for our second annual Chili Cook-Off Contest.
This year, we are supporting Camp E-Nini-Hassee. Camp E-Nini-Hassee was established in Floral City in 1969 by Jack and Ruth Eckerd to provide an outdoor therapeutic program for troubled teenage girls (ages 12-18).
Are you interested in participating in the contest? If you would like to participate and enter your favorite chili recipe/crock pot dinner, email Debbie Bennett at debbie@hope4all.church before January 20. Provide your name and phone number and state if your recipe is mild, medium, or hot chili. If you participate in the contest, the $5.00 will be waived. This is your last chance to enter the cook-off!
Ready to chow down on some delicious chili? The cost for dinner is $5.00. Additionally, we encourage you to either make a monetary donation to Camp E-Nini-Hassee or to donate the following items: shampoo/condition (full size), body wash (full size), toothbrush/toothpaste, bug spray, sanitary pads/tampons, adult coloring books and colored pens/pencils, composition books (no rings), stationery, stamps, and seeds for gardening (herbs or flowers). Donations can be brought to Hope Central Campus.
Registration to attend the cookoff will be done like social suppers via our website hope4all.church. Registration will open on Thursday, January 19 and the deadline will be January 23 at Noon.
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Hope is excited to welcome Bishop Pedro Suárez and representatives from the Florida-Bahamas Synod for the 2023 diakonia Graduation on January 21.
The graduation will take place during our Saturday 4:00pm worship service at Hope Central Campus. Please be prepared for worship to be somewhat different.
As part of his visit, Bishop Suárez will also be our special guest at Hope at the Everglades Rec Center on January 22. He will preside over both southern services on that Sunday.
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New Creations at Hope Lutheran Church | |
Get ready for a brand new experience at your church! H.O.P.E. University presents "New Creations," a multi-generational one-day Vacation Bible School at Hope Lake Weir Campus!
New Creations will include food, games, a time of holiness, and a service project - creating a new Painted Rock Garden and a Butterfly Garden at Hope Lake Weir Campus.
It all happens on February 11 from 9:00am to 3:00pm at Hope Lake Weir Campus.
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Welcome New Food Pantry Operations Manager | |
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For several years, the Hope Lake Weir Campus Food Pantry has been managed by an incredible team of volunteers and led by Tonia Brock and Anita Dillman. These ladies have dedicated countless hours, personal funds, and lots of love to our pantry, serving hundreds of families each week. We are deeply grateful for their continued service.
As the Food Pantry has continued to grow and flourish, it has become necessary to hire a staff member to oversee the administration of the pantry. We are excited to welcome Debbie Schuettler as our new Hope Lake Weir Campus Food Pantry Operations Manager.
Debbie and her husband have been volunteering with the food pantry since 2020. Debbie has also served as an Administrative Volunteer in the Hope office for more than two years. She and her husband feel called by God to serve Hope Lutheran Church and give abundantly of their time and talents to our church.
Debbie's first priority is communication; she hopes to update all contact information for the pantry as her first major project. This is an excellent time for new volunteers to express an interest and get their contact information on our volunteer records.
If you are interested in volunteering at the Hope Lake Weir Campus Food Pantry, we have a variety of opportunities for you! Some potential roles include:
- Delivering food to Hope Lake Weir Campus on Mondays. This requires lifting, unpacking, and checking food.
- Greeting, packing, and other activities on Thursdays during operating hours.
- Shopping for items and delivering them to Hope Central Campus or Hope Lake Weir Campus.
We also are seeking a truck to use for transporting items to and from the Food Pantry. If you know of anyone wishing to donate a truck or offer one for sale at a reasonable price, please let us know.
Ready to volunteer? Have a truck to offer? For any Food Pantry inquires, please contact Debbie directly at debs@hope4all.church.
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Women of Hope Breakfast Meeting
January 19 at 9:00am - Hope Lutheran Central Campus
We welcome all women to join us on Thursday, January 19 for an exciting breakfast meeting at 9:00am. Our guest speaker will be Judy Flickinger who has spent part of her extensive nursing career as a Hospice nurse.
Judy has been a guest lecturer at various colleges and has documented her extensive care in her book "Spirit Matters: How to Remain Fully Alive with a Life-Limiting Illness." Judy Flickinger was a registered nurse for more than four decades, working in hospitals. She will share her experiences with all of us. We encourage you to invite a friend or neighbor.
Cost is $5.00 per person. Registration deadline is January 16 at Noon. Questions? Contact Margaret Furlong at (352) 430-5092 or Laura Hultmark at (352) 753-9463.
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A Note for New Members from Fall 2022
Did you join Hope during the period of fall hurricanes in 2022?
If your New Member Orientation Potluck was cancelled due to weather and you wish to attend, you are invited to join the current orientation potluck on January 19 at 5:30pm at Hope Central Campus.
Please RSVP to Jeff Dunfee as soon as possible at jeff@hope4all.church.
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What is Your Relationship with Food? | |
If you are looking for a spiritual approach to help change your eating habits, try Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous at Hope Lutheran Church Central Campus every Tuesday from 9:30am to 11:00am.
Join people who understand your story!
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Summer Smiles Program Coming to Hope | |
After the success of our Angel Tree program, Hope has decided to embark on a new initiative to bless local children during the summer months.
This new program is called Summer Smiles. This will be a summer version of our Angel Tree program, where our Hope family will be able to purchase donations for local children in need.
Interested in getting involved? There will be a meeting of the Summer Angels Team on January 23 at 1:30pm at Hope Central Campus.
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New Blessing of the Animals Team Leader Needed
Do you love animals? Are you looking for a new and exciting way to serve Hope Lutheran Church?
We are currently seeking a new leader for our Blessing of the Animals Team! The leader will be responsible for organizing the event and volunteers with the help of the office staff.
Blessing of the Animals is a large-scale event held every fall at Hope. The event brings visitors and vendors from around the local area to our church to provide animal blessings and raise money for the humane society.
No experience is necessary! If possible, multiple leaders may be utilized. If you are interested in learning more, please call the church office at (352) 750-2321.
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Giving Statement 2022 Information
It is once again time for Hope Lutheran Church to distribute giving statements for the year 2022. Our goal is to distribute Giving Statements via email by the end of the month.
The preferred method of distribution of giving statements is email. You will receive your giving statement via email in a format that makes it easy for you to download, reference, and use as needed.
If you would like to request a physical mailed copy of your giving statement, please contact the church office at (352) 750-2321 or email pamc@hope4all.church.
You must request a mailed copy of your giving statement if you would like one. Please note: If you requested a mailed copy of your Giving Statement last year, you must request it again this year.
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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.
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Looking for an end-of-year update from our partners at Love INC?
Click the link below to read their most recent newsletter, Numbers are nice but stories are better. This edition features a run-down of their successes and struggles from the year 2022 and highlights the great work being done in our community.
You won't want to miss these great stories!
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Attention Team Leaders:
Ministry Info for Annual Report
We are now collecting information from our Ministry Teams to be included in the 2022 Annual Report.
Ministry team leaders should submit a short article regarding their team.
The article should include:
- Your team's mission and purpose
- Your recent accomplishments
- Notable stories or highlights from this year
Submissions should be between 200 and 300 words. Pictures are also encouraged.
Please submit ministry reports via email to Marina Ernst at marina@hope4all.church. Reports are due by January 13, 2023.
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Team Leaders: Renew Room Requests for 2023 | |
Do you have a regular room at a Hope campus for your ministry or group? Do you wish to continue your group meetings in 2023, or discontinue meeting?
If you are a team leader, please make sure you have updated your room request for 2023. Room requests will not be automatically carried into the new year.
To renew or update your room request, use our online form at hope4all.church/room-request or contact Jeff by email at jeff@hope4all.church.
Please also inform the office of any changes to your meeting times or locations in the new year.
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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.
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Nominees for Council President | |
Katherine (Kathy) Beekman | | |
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Nominee for Council Member-at-Large | | |
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H.O.P.E. University Winter Classes
H.O.P.E. University winter classes are about to begin! We have the entire H.O.P.E. University brochure on our website. Click the big green button below to discover all H.O.P.E. U has to offer this season. If you have questions, please contact Pastor John at pastorjohn@hope4all.church.
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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.
Pastor Rani is currently leading us in the book of Psalms.
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, so please invite your friends to join the fun.
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 January 7-8, 2023 | |
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Hope Central Campus:
4:00pm = 235
6:00pm = 71
8:00am = 161
10:00am = 453
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Hope Lake Weir Campus:
10:00am = 105
Hope at the Everglades Rec Center:
8:00am = 116
10:00am = 190
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Flowers This Week Given By... | | |
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Noele Loranger in memory of her husband Thomas's birthday
Ron & Laura Marenco in honor of their 43rd wedding anniversary
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James Banner passed away on Friday, January 6 2023. Jim was born on July 25 1940. He and his wife, Doris were married on April 1 1952. They joined Hope Lutheran Church on November 20 2016.
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
January 15
Second Sunday after Epiphany
1 Corinthians 1:1-9; Psalm 40:1-11; John 1:29-42
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Scripture Reading for
January 22
Third Sunday after Epiphany
1 Corinthians 1:10-18; Psalm 27:1, 4-9; Matthew 4:12-23
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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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