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Diabetes Support Group with Guest Speaker Kara Watts
May 19 at 10:00am at Hope Central Campus
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Memorial Day
May 26 - Church Office Closed All Day
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Save the Date - VBS Coming Soon
July 14-18 at Hope Lake Weir Campus
| | Faith & Fellowship in the South Changes Location | |
Our Faith & Fellowship group meeting in the south has moved to a new location!
The group will now be meeting in the lobby of the Convention Center of the Brownwood Hotel, 3003 Brownwood Blvd, The Villages, FL 32163. Anyone interested is welcome to attend!
If you have any questions or would like to request more information on Faith & Fellowship, please call us at (352) 750-2321 or reach out to Pastor Rani at pastorrani@hope4all.church.
| | | The Diabetes Support Group Invites YOU! | | |
The Diabetes Support Group invites you to join us for a special meeting on Monday, May 19 at 10:00am at Hope Central Campus.
This month, we will be joined by a special guest speaker - Kara Watts, Division Chief for The Villages Public Safety Department - EMS.
Topics to include diabetic emergencies, 911 calls, department services, hospital services, diabetic vs. strokes, and more. Come hear what Chief Watts has on her agenda for us!
Hope's Diabetes Support Group exists to share love, support, education, and encouragement. We typically meet every third Monday of each month. All are welcome, including all levels of Diabetes from pre-diabetes, type 1, type 2, and those on insulin pumps along with CGM wearers. We look forward to seeing old and new friends alike!
Questions? Contact Darlene Harris at harris2257@hotmail.com or call (614) 832-0910, or Lenea Carnes at lenea@hope4all.church or call (352) 661-0001.
| | Let's Celebrate Scholarship Awardees | |
Another Hope for the Future Scholarship awardee was honored at Hope Lake Weir Campus last weekend.
Ten more awardees will be recognized during the 10:00am worship service at Hope Central Campus this Sunday, May 18. If you wish to witness this event, plan to join us for that service.
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Memorial Day is Monday, May 26, 2025. In observation of the day, the church office will be closed all day.
We will reopen as usual on Tuesday, May 27.
We invite you to prayerfully remember our fallen military service members and their families on this special day.
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Once a month, the Hope Lake Weir Campus Food Pantry wants to have a craft table for the neighbors of all ages. We hope to give the neighbors a renewed energy to fill their idle time with something to do.
It could be making a simple bookmark or a greeting card for their friends, learning how to knit or crochet. If you have any craft materials you would like to donate, please place them in the Food Pantry's black bins in the donation hallway at Hope Central Campus. Also, if you would like to demonstrate a simple craft to the neighbors, please email Debbie at debs@hope4all.church.
| | Quilters Thank Generous Mystery Donor | |
The Lutheran World Relief Quilters recently received a gift of fabric from a very generous donor.
We'd like to thank them but there was no name attached. If it was you please know that we appreciate your kindness.
We use all the fabric donated to us to make LWR Quilts.
Blessings to you from the LWR Quilters.
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Overview of Council Meetings 2025
This article provides updates on decisions made during Hope’s Council monthly meetings. If you have any questions I hope you will reach out to any Council member. Some information from the Council meetings have already been communicated to you.
Click on the attached link to check out the latest Council meeting notes. Remember full Council minutes and Treasurer’s reports are on file in the church office (after they are approved).
Pam Fenn, Council Secretary
| | | An Opportunity from the Department of Music Ministry | | |
Hope offers a variety of unique and inspiring musical ensembles through our Department of Music Ministry, with each designed to unite our congregation during weekend worship and enrich our shared worship experience.
With the choir season approaching its summer hiatus, we will be in need of individuals (or couples, trios, etc.) who may be looking to sing on mike for a traditional service. Doing this means you are willing to lead the congregation with a level of confidence that allows others in the room the ease of following your voice as they sing along. It means you are capable of learning the 2 or 3 hymns assigned to that particular day’s service, as well as all of the liturgical music we do throughout the season (i.e. Gospel Acclamation, Sermon Response, Offertory, etc.) Each of Hope’s three campuses has spots to fill between the weekend following Pentecost (6/14) and Labor Day weekend (8/31).
If solo singing is not your thing, all three campus mixed choirs “Voices of Hope-C/S/LW” will resume rehearsals in mid to late August, to begin weekend services as the next season starts on September 6. If you prefer singing with all men or all women, Hope Central Campus offers both of those groups, presenting three- and four-part anthems on a monthly basis. I already mentioned a place for ringers, even if you’ve never rung a bell before. The Hope Central Campus S.O.S. Band leads on Saturdays at 4:00pm year-round. If you play guitar, keys, drums, or just prefer harmonizing in the shower to that style of music, we are always interested in hearing new potential musicians. The same holds true for those of you who may be adept at a different orchestral or band instrument. If your calling is to play for the Lord, you are encouraged to contact us.
If you are seeking more opportunities to give back and make a joyful noise while doing so, I look forward to hearing from you. God bless!
Ken Wood
Director of Music Ministries
Ken@hope4all.church
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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 June books are:
Second Monday - off until September
First Tuesday June 3 at 1:00pm is The Prospectors by Ariel Djanikian
First Tuesday June 3 at 4:00pm is Heaven and Earth Grocery Store by James McBride
First Wednesday in June 4 at 9:00am is Digging to America by Anne Tyler
Please email Anita Dillman at anitadillman1@gmail.com if you have any questions or for more information.
| | | Vacation Bible School Volunteers Needed! | |
Wanted! Volunteers are needed to help make this year's Vacation Bible School program a success. VBS will be held July 14-18 at Hope Lake Weir Campus from Noon to 3:00pm.
Any new volunteer must complete a background check request and an application, both of which are available at Hope Central Campus or online at hope4all.church/vbs. Volunteers are also required to take a 40-minute class with Pastor John on Hope's child protective policy.
If you want to be blessed and be a blessing as we spread God’s love, complete an online application or contact Pastor John at pastorjohn@hope4all.church.
| | | Pastor Bruce Continues Study on Worship | |
Pastor Bruce continues his 3-year study on worship as found in our "Evangelical Lutheran Worship (ELW)," the book of liturgical rites used by the ELCA. Last year we studied our first sacrament of Holy Communion.
This year, we will study our second sacrament of Baptism and its many related rites. Over the course of the first six weeks, we will examine the theology and Lutheran understanding of Baptism and the rites of confession and forgiveness. The last three weeks we will examine three rites that, although not sacraments in our Lutheran understanding, are firmly rooted in our understanding of Baptism: rites of healing, funeral, and marriage.
Please note the dates of each class since we will not be meeting for 9 consecutive weeks. The schedule for this course is at 10:00am each Wednesday as follows:
- Life Passages: Marriage (May 21)
All classes meet at Hope Central Campus. For more information, please email Pastor Bruce at pastorbruce@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. All are welcome, including non-Hope members, so please invite your friends to join us.
| | | 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.
| | | Worship Attendance for May 10-11, 2025 | | |
Hope Central Campus:
4:00pm - 239
6:00pm - 44
8:00am - 149
10:00am - 330
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Online:
4:00pm - 160
10:00am - 250
10:00am (HLWC) - 16
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Hope Lake Weir Campus:
10:00am - 121
Hope at the Everglades Rec Center:
8:00am - 80
10:00am - 117
| | Flowers on the Altar Given By... | | | | |
Marie Blanarova and Michael Drumm, in honor of our birthdays.
Gregg & Betsy Toland, in honor of their 60th wedding anniversary.
Jim & Peggy Cunningham, in memory of their daughter, Cathy Tomczak.
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Scripture Reading for
May 18
Fifth Sunday of Easter
Acts 11:1-18; John 13:31-35
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Scripture Reading for
May 25
Sixth Sunday of Easter
Acts 16:9-15; John 5:1-9
| | | 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. | | |
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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