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New Member Orientation #1
January 29 at 6:00pm at Hope Central Campus
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Annual Congregational Meeting
February 2 at 11:30am at all Hope campuses
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First Day of Villages Tax-Aide at Hope
February 3 from 8:00am to 4:00pm at Hope Central Campus - Appointment needed (see below)
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Social Supper Price Change Goes Into Effect
February 5 - Price increases to $15
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New Member Orientation #2
February 5 at 6:00pm at Hope Central Campus
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Men of Hope Breakfast
February 13 at 8:00am at Hope Central Campus
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Hope will gather for our Annual Meeting on Sunday, February 2 at 11:30pm at all campuses.
Your attendance is extremely important! Please make every effort to attend this essential meeting.
A copy of the Annual Report will be available online following the Annual Meeting. If you wish to request a paper copy, please contact Bob in the church office at (352) 750-2321.
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Men of Hope Breakfast Returns in February! | |
Attention: The Men of Hope Breakfast Group will meet February 13, 2025. The focus of our meeting will be to discuss how the group may provide support to Pastor Rani and the Evangelization Group’s V2A Grant Entertainment Program planned for March.
Breakfast is at 8:00am in Fellowship Hall of Hope Central Campus. Men from all campuses are welcome. Cost is $7 and registration is required via the Hope Website; look for the “Participate” tab to register. Men of Hope offers participants an opportunity to connect with old friends and meet new friends as well. Bring a friend, as all visitors are welcome.
Questions? Call Raybon Gilbert, Team Leader, at (352) 205-2078. Ya’ll Come!
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Last Day to Join Hope's Next New Member Class | |
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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. Orientation will be held on two consecutive Wednesdays - January 29 and February 5 - from 6:00pm to 7:30pm at Hope Central Campus. New members must attend both orientations.
We have three levels of membership - voting, associate, and seasonal. For more information on membership options, please visit our website by clicking here.
Direct questions to Mary Beth Stoner at marybeth@hope4all.church or by phone at (352) 750-2321. Deadline to submit paperwork is TODAY - Friday, January 24.
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Love to read? Please consider joining one of Hope’s four book groups. They all meet at Hope Central Campus. The February books are:
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Second Monday, February 10 at 9:00am is TBD
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First Tuesday February 4 at 1:00pm is Flowers for Algernon by Keyes
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First Tuesday, February 4 at 4:00pm is Mostly What God Does by Savannah Guthrie
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First Wednesday in February 5 at 9:00am is Grandma Gatewood’s Walk by Ben Montgomery
Please email Anita Dillman at anitadillman1@gmail.com if you have any questions or for more information.
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Soda Pop Tab Ministry Returning to Hope | |
We are once again collecting tabs from soda pop cans at Hope Central Campus!
The tab collection will benefit the Ronald McDonald House in both Orlando and at Shands in Gainesville.
Tabs can be deposited in the collection box in the Information Hallway at Hope Central Campus. The box will be emptied on Wednesdays.
Thank you!
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A Word about Global Mission Weekend | |
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Some people that looked at the handouts from World Mission Prayer League last week asked why only the first names of some of the missionaries were listed, and why there were no pictures of some of them.
The answer is because if the Government of the countries that they are in know who they are and that they are preaching the Gospel of Christ, they could be arrested, tortured, and even killed!
Many of the members that had the pleasure of hearing Nijhar Ekka’s sermon last week asked me, “If I want to support the Ekka’s and World Mission Prayer League, how do I do it?” There are two ways.
One – Pray for our missionaries and that God protects them and opens the hearts and minds of the people that they reach.
Two – You can make financial contributions by making a check out to Hope Lutheran Church and writing WMPL in the memo line.
Is Christ calling you, or do you have a heart for global, national or local mission? The Mission Outreach Team meets the first Monday of the month at Hope Central Campus at 1:30pm. We would love to have you join us!
Come and see - or contact Fred O’Brien at (352) 250-3814 with questions.
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Villages Tax-Aide Coming to Hope Central Campus | |
AARP Villages Tax-Aide will be at Hope Central Campus on Mondays from February 3 through April 14, 2025 from 8:00am to 4:00pm.
This service is free and available to anyone. To attend, you must make an appointment online by visiting villagestaxaide.com. Please note that this is an outside organization and the Hope office is unable to make appointments on your behalf.
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Giving Statements Arriving Soon Via Email | |
Hope Lutheran Church will distribute giving statements for the year 2024 by email by the end of the month.
You will receive your giving statement 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 marybeth@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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Special 1-Day VBS Coming to Hope This Easter! | |
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On Saturday, April 12, 2025, Hope will host a special 1-day Vacation Bible School at Hope Central Campus!
"It Happened One Week" is a 3-hour VBS style Easter event designed for children age 5-11 to move in groups from station to station experiencing various aspects of the Easter Story.
Just like a traditional VBS, children will learn through crafts, games, music and even snacks as they walk through the last week of Jesus’ life; from triumphant entry to resurrection. Participants and grandparents will have an opportunity to experience the true story of Easter through Bible lessons, crafts games and more.
Volunteers are needed to make this event a success! Please consider volunteering.
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Relief for the California Wildfires | |
Wildfires have brought destruction and extensive loss of life to the Malibu and Palisades areas of California in recent weeks.
If you wish to give to financially support the victims of these fires, you may give directly to Lutheran Disaster Response by clicking the link below. You may also give a cash or check donation while at church this weekend. Please indicate "Wildfire Relief" on your offering envelope or on the Memo line of your check.
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Don't Miss This Semester of H.O.P.E. University | |
H.O.P.E. University, the education branch of Hope Lutheran Church, is now offering new courses for a new semester!
This semester's courses include:
- Parables with a Twist
- Bible Study at hope Lake Weir Campus
- The Christian Life in Evangelical Lutheran Worship: Baptism
- Introduction to Bonhoeffer
Click the link below to view a full course listing on our website hope4all.church. You can also access Zoom links and learn more about the materials needed for each class.
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Hope Lutheran Church Council Nominees | |
During our Annual Meeting on February 2, we will be electing new Church Council members to fill various roles. Take a look at the nominees below in preparation for the election. To read the complete nominees' biographies, please click the link below. |
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Nominee for Treasurer
1 position open, 1 nominee
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Nominee for Vice-President
1 position open, 1 nominee
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Nominees for Council Member-at-Large
3 positions open, 5 nominees
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Promise of Hope Gala Sponsors | |
The following businesses have sponsored the Promise of Hope Gala: | | |
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Villages-News.com provides news coverage of government, crime, classifieds, and local events for The Villages, Florida and surrounding communities. It is the only source that provides “Real News, Right Now” to the largest retirement community in the United States. Stories from Villages-News.com have been featured in local and national news syndicates, including CNN, NBC, CBS, USA Today, NY Post, and Huffington Post, among a plethora of others. | |
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Sunset Years Book-Play-Game
Murder Mysteries by Frank A. Lancione
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Frank A. Lancione’s mysteries are set in an over 55 retirement community that looks suspiciously like where you live. His characters visit the same squares, restaurants, and Recreation Centers you do. They could be your neighbors. Except some of them are murderers.
You can read these stories as books or use them to host interactive murder mystery events for up to ten people in your home. Average play/game time is two hours, making this a perfect way to sponsor an evening of fun for your family and friends.
All Sunset Years Book-Play-Game Murder Mysteries are available on Amazon.
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Don't just get your hair cut - be transformed!
Jamie Klatt, owner and chief stylist of Salon Savage, is a five-star rated rock star. His customers love him and the way he makes them look and feel:
- “Jamie is amazing. He is thoughtful, artistic, talented, thorough and determined. It’s a privilege to have him for my beautician.”
- “Jamie is such a wonderful professional and human. I feel so fortunate to be his client.”
- “Amazing, talented, fairly-priced hair artist. You will leave his salon looking like a million bucks every time!”
Salon Savage offers classic Swedish dry cuts for men and women, female Up Do’s for special occasions, Perms, Half Perms and specialized hair treatments. Jamie’s hair coloring and highlighting services are top-rated. You don’t have to go to Miami to look and be treated like a star. Come to Salon Savage in Wildwood and see what you’ve been missing!
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Glenview Country Club Restaurant was founded in 2000 as the premier location in The Villages to enjoy excellent food, catch up with friends, take a swim, or practice your backhand. Our members make Glenview Country Club Restaurant so special — they are a compilation of the finest residents in The Villages, many with long family histories at our Country Club.
Join us for a variety of traditional and creative selections prepared to order by our accredited chefs. We specialize in Hand Cut Steaks, Burgers, Fresh Seafood, and a variety of delicious specials.
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Destin’s Good Vibes - Lori & Jeremy Johnson
- Jan Honecker
- Tonia Brock
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Women of Hope Retreat at Luther Springs | |
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The Women of Hope invite all women to join in on the retreat which will be held March 25, 26, and 27, 2025 at Luther Springs in Hawthorne, Florida.
The theme for this year's retreat is "Colors of Kindness.” It will be a time to relax with friends, meet new friends, share laughter, stories and of course enjoy this beautiful retreat center. We will enjoy time with each other as we delight in God's grace.
This year, the Women of Hope are pleased to introduce our speaker for the retreat – Pastor Ellen Pollock. Pastor Ellen was born and raised in Memphis, Tennessee. She graduated from the University of Memphis with a Bachelor’s of Business Administration, working in marketing for a large corporation in Memphis. After a successful career in sales and marketing, Pastor Ellen accepted the call to full-time, vocational ministry, graduating from Asbury Theological Seminary with a master’s in Christian ministries, with a focus on fulfilling the requirements for ordination as a Deacon in the United Methodist Church as well as Christian Education. Pastor Ellen is a lifelong United Methodist and a fully ordained Deacon in the Florida Conference of the United Methodist Church.
PLEASE NOTE: The women of Hope Lutheran Church and the women at New Covenant Methodist Church will be attending the retreat together. Early registration is encouraged, limited number of rooms. Registration forms are available at the Hope Central Campus office OR print out a registration form by clicking the link below. Please do not detach the bottom half of the registration, keep it whole when registering. Details regarding the retreat, such as time, cost, location, and how to remit can be found on this form. Arrangements for carpooling from Hope Lutheran Church parking lot will be available. Registration deadline is February 17. If you have questions, please contact June Cook at (352) 430-5025.
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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. 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!
You can find a list of locations and meeting times by clicking here.
All are welcome, including non-Hope members.
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Worship Attendance for January 18-19, 2025 | |
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Hope Central Campus:
4:00pm - 212
6:00pm - 49
8:00am - 179
10:00am - 312
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Online:
4:00pm - ?
10:00am - ?
10:00am (HLWC) - ?
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Hope Lake Weir Campus:
10:00am - 90
Hope at the Everglades Rec Center:
8:00am - 107
10:00am - 170
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Flowers on the Altar Given By... | | |
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- Ginny Wilson, in memory of Randy Wilson on his birthday.
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Bob & Ellen Miller, in honor of their 67th wedding anniversary.
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Brad & Marnie Buchanan, in honor of her parents, Bill & Pat Heiss, on their 60th wedding anniversary on January 31.
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Scripture Reading for
January 26
Third Sunday After Epiphany
1 Corinthians 12:12-31a; Luke 4:14-21
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Scripture Reading for
February 2
Fourth Sunday After Epiphany
1 Corinthians 13:1-13; Luke 4:21-30
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This Weekend's Worship Bulletin | |
Click the button to view this weekend's worship bulletin for traditional services. | | |
Inform the Church of Visitation Needs | Do you know of someone who needs a visit from a Hope pastor? Please call the church office at (352) 750-2321 and let us know. Our Pastoral Care Team would love to visit with you or your loved one. | |
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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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