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Hope Southern Neighbors Social Night
July 9 at 6:00pm at Everglades Rec Center
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Vacation Bible School
July 15-19 from 12:00pm to 3:00pm at Hope Lake Weir Campus
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Women of Hope Out to Lunch Bunch
July 18 at 11:30am at Cane Garden Country Club
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The Chosen Watch Party Resumes
July 21 at 2:30pm at Hope Central Campus
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Love INC Clothe-A-Kid
July 24 & 25 at Kohl's in The Villages
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Ariana's Benefit
July 26 at 6:00pm at Hope Central Campus
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Ariana's Benefit
Fundraiser Concert for Ariana Sankar
at Hope Central Campus
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July 26 at 6:00pm
Hope Central Campus
On July 26, Hope will host a benefit concert for Ariana Sankar, a Villages Charter School student who suddenly became ill in December 2023.
Due to her extreme and unexplained illness, Ariana became paralyzed and needed to be supplied with oxygen. She was then transferred to a top hospital where, despite the efforts of her medical team, she has yet to be diagnosed and continues to suffer.
Ariana's friends and family have partnered with Hope's Music Department to host a benefit show featuring music, dancing, and other special performances. No registration is required. A love offering will be taken to benefit Ariana.
To learn more about Ariana's journey, watch the video below.
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Women of Hope Out to Lunch Bunch | |
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This month the “Out to Lunch Bunch” will be on July 18 at Cane Garden Country Club, 1726 Bailey Trail, The Villages at 11:30am. We encourage you to invite your friends and neighbors.
To reserve a spot, please register online by clicking the link below. Registration deadline is Monday, July 15 at Noon.
For more information, contact June Cook at (352) 430-5025.
Future locations and dates are as follows:
- August 15 - Nancy Lopez Country Club
- September 19 - Women of Hope Breakfast
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Caring Through Stephen Ministers
Spiritual gifts are gifts to give away. God gives them to us, and we use them to serve others.
How are you using your gifts right now? Are you looking for a new way to use them?
If your spiritual gifts include one or more of the following — love, faith, mercy, compassion, kindness, or encouragement — consider Stephen Ministry, our congregation’s one-to-one caregiving ministry for people undergoing a challenging time.
This may be just what you’ve been looking for! Training begins in September. Contact Deacon Kathy Smith at (352) 399-5103 or deaconkathy@hope4all.church to learn more about this ministry.
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Support the Back-to-School Shoe & Backpack Drive | |
From now through July, the Hope Lake Weir Campus Food Pantry is sponsoring a Back-to-School Shoe & Backpack Drive to benefit the children who visit our Hope Lake Weir Campus Food Pantry. Many of these children do not have adequate footwear and may be forced to attend school without supplies...unless they receive our help!
If you would like to make a donation, please make checks payable to Hope Lutheran Church and indicate Shoe & Backpack Drive on the memo line. You could also use an envelope to direct a cash donation (please write Shoe & Backpack Drive on the envelope).
We will use your donations to purchase shoes in the needed sizes, along with backpacks which we will pack with school supplies. Every donation counts as we continue to support these deserving children. Thank you for your generosity!
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Hope Southern Neighbors Social Night | |
Join your friends down south for a fun night of games and fellowship on the second Tuesday of each month from 6:00pm to 9:00pm.
The next gathering will be Tuesday, July 9, 2024 at Everglades Rec Center.
You are invited to bring a beverage, though water and coffee will be available. You are encouraged to bring a simple finger snack to share. If you have a favorite game, you are welcome to bring it as well. Please remember your Village’s ID.
For more information, please contact Kathy Beekman at Katherine.beekman@verizon.net or (813) 415-1910.
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Sunday Fellowship at Hope Lake Weir Campus
Our Sunday after-worship fellowship time at Hope Lake Weir Campus is open to everyone! We always have a wonderful time eating and chatting together on Sundays.
If you wish, you may bring a covered dish to share during our potluck. Everyone is encouraged to bring something to share.
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Florida-Bahamas Synod SWO Fall Gathering
November 8-10, 2024 - Warren Willis Camp & Conference Center
4990 Piccolo Road, Fruitland Park, Florida
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The theme of this year’s Fall Gathering is “He’s Got the Whole World in His Hands” - Chronicles 7:14.
This conference is an opportunity for women to come together to enhance their faith, pray together, and have fellowship in an atmosphere of learning and fun.
For this gathering, there is a choice of commuter registration (daily attendance) or overnight registration, which is available for download on their website, www.flwelca.org. The homepage for this gathering includes a message from the Conference Chairs, Donna Person and Gayle Backiel, plus a list of available workshops to sign up for.
Registration forms are also available at the Hope Central Campus front desk. Registration deadline is September 5. For further information, please contact Virginia Robertson at (612) 619-0220.
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Love INC's Clothe-A-Kid 2024 | |
Clothe-A-Kid volunteer sign-up is here! Not familiar with Clothe-A-Kid? Learn more here
Volunteers team up with a family to pick out the perfect school outfits and shoes, making sure to stick to the dress code. They also lend a hand in managing their budget, all while spreading the love of Christ like confetti.
Shop at Kohl's in The Villages on
Wednesday, July 24 or Thursday, July 25. Click the button below to sign up to shop!
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H.O.P.E. University Summer Schedule | |
It's time to make your plans to join us for the summer session of H.O.P.E. University!
H.O.P.E. University is Hope's Christian education program. We offer a variety of courses at our Hope campuses and online for you to enjoy. All people are welcome! Some classes require registration or payment, so please visit our website at hope4all.church/hope-u-schedule for a complete schedule.
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25 Years of Hope Lutheran Church | |
As we look toward our 25th Anniversary in October 2024, we are also remembering our history! We will look back on years' past and remember some important moments in the life of our church. | |
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Back in 2007...
Disaster struck on February 2, 2007 when an EF3 tornado with a track of 16.5 miles (now known nationwide as the Groundhog Day Tornado) touched down in The Villages at approximately 3:10am.
Hope's Disaster Immediate Response Team (D.I.R.T.) responded to assist with clean up and to assess damage to local homes. Hope's volunteers spent many long weeks chopping fallen trees, removing debris, and being the hands and feet of Christ to our neighbors during this difficult time.
Hope's congregation distributed gift cards to families in need and ultimately raised $4,600 to assist in recovery. D.I.R.T. had a similar response to the October tornado in Eustis, when they partnered with Charlie's Angels from Faith Lutheran in Pasco County, California to lead a recovery effort.
On February 4, Hope's Memorial Garden was dedicated by members of the Honor Guard from Belleview VFW Post #8083 and featured a 21-gun salute.
Hope hosted our first SeniorFest on February 18 and welcomed Dr. Paul Maier, an acclaimed Christian author. On March 2, we hosted the first Seeds of Hope benefit concert and welcomed the Lenny Wilson Trio.
On June 2 and 3, the God Squad from Prince of Peace Lutheran Church in Fayetteville, Georgia presented during all worship services.
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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. 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.
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 June 29-30, 2024 | |
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Hope Central Campus:
4:00pm - 161
6:00pm - 35
8:00am - 137
10:00am - 244
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Online:
4:00pm - 156
10:00am - 236
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Hope Lake Weir Campus:
10:00am - 114
Hope at the Everglades Rec Center:
8:00am - 71
10:00am - 157
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Flowers on the Altar Given By... | | |
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David & Ann Aho, in honor of their 60th wedding anniversary.
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Bill & Ellen Thuemmel, in honor of their 62nd wedding anniversary.
- Allan Forrest, in honor of Nancy Forrest's birthday.
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Tom & Sheila Linn, in honor of their 51st wedding anniversary.
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William (Bill) R. Conley passed away on June 19, 2024. Bill was born on June 16, 1930. He joined Hope Lutheran Church on September 26, 2004. Bill was widowed.
A service is being held on Thursday, July 25 in Richfield, Minnesota. A celebration of life will be held in The Villages at a later date.
Please keep Bill’s family in your hearts and prayers during their time of grief.
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Scripture Reading for
July 7
Seventh Sunday After Pentecost
Galatians 5:22-23
(GOODNESS)
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Scripture Reading for
July 14
Eighth Sunday After Pentecost
Galatians 5:22-23 (FAITHFULNESS)
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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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