July 4, 2025

Saxophone Recording Artist Eirinn Abu

Coming to Hope Lutheran Church!

World-renowned saxophone recording artist Eirinn Abu is coming to Hope Lutheran Church!

Friday, August 15 at 6:00pm

Hope Central Campus

Registration is $15 per person. You can register online now by clicking the link below.

About the Artist:

Eirinn Abu began his journey with the saxophone at the age of 10 in Maryland, where his passion for the instrument quickly overshadowed all else, marking the start of his evolution into an extraordinary musician. His passion and hard work culminated in his debut smooth jazz album, graced by the Miami Sound Machine's accompaniment and Jon Secada's songwriting. 

Eirinn Abu is celebrated for infusing his instrument with a soulful and emotive voice, earning him comparisons to the instrumental equivalents of Josh Groban and Andrea Bocelli. His prowess secured Dolly Parton's vocals for “I Will Always Love You” on his albums "A New Creation," "Forever in Love," and "Sax in the Country." He has produced seven multiplatinum albums and recently finished his eighth career album, "ANTHEM," winning the 2025 World Entertainment Award. 

In 2006, Einn Abu's music and voice became the hallmark sound for Millennium Hotels & Resorts, Lexus, and AAA Travel. In 2011 Eirinn Abu established Music for Life, sharing his music and testimony with over a thousand churches and charitable organizations, including the American Cancer Society, Susan G. Komen, American Heart Association, Go Red for Women, Moffitt Cancer Centers, the Gary and Vivienne Player Foundation, and the Tunnel to Towers Foundation. 

His latest mission is to initiate a national movement dedicated to establishing a Suicide Prevention Foundation. To experience his music, visit www.eirinnabu.com. 

Save the Date: 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. Orientation will be held on two consecutive Wednesdays - August 27 & September 3 - 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 Friday, August 22.

Women of Hope Out to Lunch Bunch

Welcome to the Out to Lunch Bunch! This month we will be at Mallory Hill Country Club. We encourage you to invite your neighbors and friends. This is a great way to meet others from all three Hope Lutheran Church campuses.

The second luncheon of the summer will be on July 17 at 12:00pm Noon at Mallory Hill Country Club, 1675 Odell Circle, The Villages.

To reserve a spot, please register online by clicking the link below (no cost to register, we will pay at the restaurant). Register one time for yourself and a second time if bringing a guest.

Registration deadline is Monday, July 14 at Noon. For more information, please contact June Cook at (352) 430-5025.

Future location and date for luncheon site and breakfast meetings

• August 21 – Belle Glade Country Club Luncheon
• September 18 – Street Smarts for Women
• October 16 – Iditarod Dog Sled Program
• November 20 – Tunnel to Towers
• December 11 – Christmas Music Presentation

Hope South Campus Worship Center Update

In May 2025, the Church Council authorized Judd Dickerson, Hope’s architect, to finalize revised construction design documents for the redesigned Worship Center of 11,673 sf., with design input from structural, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing consultants working with him. 

On June 17, 2025, the Church Council authorized Judd Dickerson to enter into the following contracts based on the modified building footprint of the Worship Center:

A. CFB, Hope’s civil engineering firm, to update the design of site improvements and to obtain permit modification from the City of Wildwood.

B. Michael Pape and Associates, Hope’s Landscape Architects, to update the landscaping plans for site lighting, hardscape, landscaping and irrigation.

Once Judd Dickerson receives revised design drawings from these consultants, he will finalize a set of construction drawings for review by Hope. When this final set of construction drawings are reviewed and approved by Hope, we will commence the bidding phase of this redesigned Worship Center Project.

It is anticipated that this phase will start at the beginning of August 2025.

Thank You to Carole Rasmussen from the Archive Team 

As of June 2025, after more than ten years of devoted service, Carole Rasmussen has resigned her position on the Archive Team. 

Carole began her archive work in mid-2015, under the leadership of Sally Jorgensen and Fran Barbrick. In January 2016, when Sally and Fran retired, Carole agreed to become co-leader of the team, along with Kathryn Clement. Since then, Carole has captured photos of church activities. She has carefully and thoroughly proofed the monthly archives, ensuring their accuracy before they went to press. And she has put in many hours of hard labor in preparation for the archive displays on the 20^th and 25^th anniversaries of the founding of Hope Lutheran Church. 

We would like to thank Carole for her assistance in recording the history of Hope, and her tireless efforts on behalf of the Archive Team. She will be sorely missed!

Endowment Funds Awarded

The Endowment Committee is pleased to announce the awarding on Wednesday, June 18 of a $7,500 grant to Hope's Scholarship Committee. This grant is awarded under the category of outreach to the community. 

The funds held in Hope's Endowment are held in a special reserve fund in perpetuity for the continued ministry of Hope Lutheran Church. Only the income/earning of the endowment shall be used for the religious, charitable, benevolent, and educational purposes of Hope Lutheran Church. For more information about the Endowment Fund, please visit the Endowment section of Hope's website, hope4all.church. 

The Scholarship Committee has awarded grants to local high school seniors getting ready to enroll in college or trade schools. The Endowment Committee as well as the Scholarship Committee would encourage members of Hope to contribute to the scholarship fund through their offering. After all, this is part of our "youth program"!

Register Now for Vacation Bible School

Calling all kids! Register now to attend Hope's Vacation Bible School (VBS) this summer, July 14-18 at Hope Lake Weir Campus from Noon to 3:00pm.

At Hope's Vacation Bible School (VBS), kids dive into field-tested activities that reinforce relevant Bible Points and immerse kids in new adventures. Best of all, they have a thrilling experience in the safety of their loving church family.

Any child interested in attending must register in advance.

Complete an online application or contact Pastor John by email at pastorjohn@hope4all.church.

Worship Attendance for June 28-29, 2025

Hope Central Campus:

4:00pm - 162

6:00pm - 65

8:00am - 107

10:00am - 227

Online:

4:00pm - 116

10:00am - 228

10:00am (HLWC) - 28

Hope Lake Weir Campus:

10:00am - 102

Hope at the Everglades Rec Center:

8:00am - 85

10:00am - 135

Flowers on the Altar Given By...

• Sharon Ebol, in memory of her husband Tom’s 85^th birthday

• Jim & Bev Castanien, in memory of their son, Kevin Castanien

• Bill & Ann Sachs, in honor of their 57^th wedding anniversary and Bill’s 80^th birthday



• Jim Norbuta, in memory of his wife, Joan Norbuta

This Weekend's Worship Bulletin

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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.

Submit a Prayer Request

Need Prayer? Submit a prayer request via our hope4all.church website.