July 16, 2021

Register for the Next Fish Fry Beginning July 19^th

Our next Fish Fry will be August 6^th at Hope Central Campus. Once again, you'll be able to choose between 4:30pm and 6:00pm seatings. This month, we will also have Root Beer Floats! Don't miss out!



Registration begins July 19^th. Tickets will be available until noon on August 2^nd. Tickets are $10 per person.

Because of the Fish Fry, please note that there will be NO Social Supper on August 4^th.

Diabetes Support Group Welcomes Special Speaker

On July 19^th, the Hope Diabetes Support Group is hosting Sara Murray, a registered dietitian, to speak to all of Hope members who are interested in appropriate nutrition.

The meeting will take place at Hope Central Campus in room 205 at 10:00am. Questions? Call Ron Bacon at (352) 633-9030.

Community Choral Reading Session

July 29^th at 6:00pm - Hope Lake Weir Campus

Our first Choral Reading Session of the summer was a great success! We're looking forward to hosting two more, and we want YOU to come sing with us.

The next Community Choral Reading Session will be on Thursday, July 29^th at 6:00pm at Hope Lake Weir Campus. Hope Lake Weir Campus is located at 10495 SE Sunset Harbor Road, Summerfield, FL.

If you like singing in choir, winning door prizes, and enjoying lots of dessert, come out and join the fun! There's no obligation beyond simply gathering together with other musicians for a fun evening in a beautiful space. All music is provided.

The Choral Reading Session is open to anyone in the surround community. You do NOT need to be a member of Hope! Invite your friends and other singers you know to join you.

This event is for adults only. No childcare will be provided. Hope Lake Weir Campus is located in Summerfield and is not golf cart accessible.

If you can't join us this time, make sure to mark your calendar for our third and final event on September 1^st. Our third Choral Reading Session will be an outdoor sing-fest held at our new Hope Lutheran property in the Southern Villages, on Meggison Road.

We can't wait to sing with you on July 29^th at Hope Lake Weir Campus!

Blessing Bag Donations Needed

Our Blessing Bag team is in need of a few essential items to help in the preparation of new bags. The team is asking for donations of Protein bars (including granola bars) and Band-Aids.

Blessing Bags are small bags full of essential items, gathered and distributed to the homeless. Any donation would be greatly appreciated!

Update on Our New Church Management System

We are hard at work preparing our new online church management system! When the system is in place, you will be able to access our Hope directory digitally from anywhere, as well as find important information for your favorite groups and ministries.

On July 7^th, we sent a test email from engage@hope4all.church to confirm the member emails we have on file. We also gave everyone the opportunity to set their information from Public to Private, if they do not wish to be included in the directory. During this test, we received 180 bounce-back emails. We have confirmed that this is a bug in the management system, and we are working with the company to resolve this issue quickly.

We are unsure when this issue will be fixed, but we will keep you informed via News in the Pews articles and announcements. In the meantime, please confirm that you have updated your email address with the church. It is important that we have your accurate email address on file.

If you did not receive a test email from engage@hope4all.church on July 7^th, please check your Spam and Junk folders. If you are certain that you did not receive an email, please send an email to engage@hope4all.church and let us know.

Thank you for your patience as we finalize this new software! Stay tuned to News in the Pews and our online channels for updates as they are available.

New Opportunities to Support Clothe-A-Kid from Love INC

It's time to help our deserving students go back to school in style!

Clothe-A-Kid, a program from our friends at Love INC, helps provide back-to-school clothes for local children in need. This year, the emphasis will be on helping the people that are trying to help themselves.

Clothe-A-Kid is a relational program that provides families with a loving experience as they shop for back to school clothes. For those who are interested in supporting these deserving kids and their families, there are two ways to get involved.

Volunteer to Shop with a Family 

Volunteers are paired with a family to help them select the clothing and shoes (following school guidelines) needed. Volunteers also help track the spending of the family while showing the love of Christ to them. This program is only limited by the number of volunteers we have to shop with families. We need you to meet the needs of your community's kids!

Shop at Kohl's in The Villages on Tuesday, August 3^rd and Thursday, August 5^th. 

To register, go to www.loveinchof.org/Clothe-a-Kid.html.

Sponsor an Individual Kid or a Family

Sponsors donate $240, $60, or any amount (helping kids shop) and the family gives $10 (securing their spot). The total, per kid, is used to shop at Kohl's for clothing or shoes for back to school. 

• Comp T4M (Fully engaged in life change) - $240 per kid
• TM (Getting to know you program) - $60 per kid

Donate Kohl's Gift Cards, check, or cash via mail to: Love INC,15797S. Hwy 441, Summerfield, FL 34491.

In Memoriam...

We extend our love and sympathy to the family of Sonja Frano, who went to her heavenly home on July 9, 2021.

Sonja was born on March 10, 1937. She joined Hope Lutheran Church on December 10, 2006. Sonja was widowed in 2017.  Arrangements are pending at this time.

We extend our love and sympathy to the family of Robert (Bob) Brooks, who went to her heavenly home on July 9, 2021.

Bob was born on August 15, 1925. He joined Hope Lutheran Church on October 26, 2003. He was widowed in 2018 and had been living with family for a few years in Lake Mary, FL. Arrangements are pending at this time.

We extend our love and sympathy to the family of Carole Day, who went to her heavenly home on July 12, 2021.

Carole was born on April 12, 1939. She joined Hope on September 30, 2001. Carole was widowed in 2012. She had recently been residing in North Carolina with family. 

Please keep the families of these individuals in your hearts and prayers during their time of grief.

Worship Attendance for July 10-11, 2021

Central Campus:

4:00pm = 128

6:00pm = 60

8:00am = 120

10:00am = 213

Lake Weir Campus:

10:00am = 65



Everglades Rec Center:

8:00am = 49

10:00am = 53