February 16, 2024

Corner Your Council This Weekend at All Hope Campuses

Once a month, a Council member will be available at each weekend worship service to hear questions, comments, suggestions, or even compliments! Here's where you can expect to find a Council person on February 17 & 18:

• In the Narthex at Hope Central Campus between the 4:00pm and 6:00pm services on Saturday evening
• In the Narthex at Hope Central Campus between the 8:00am and 10:00am services
• Near the coffee station at Everglades Rec Center between the 8:00am and 10:00am services
• In the fellowship hall at Hope Lake Weir Campus following the 10:00am service

Your Council is excited to see you this weekend! If you're unsure how to identify a Council Member, just look for the blue "Council Representative" tag on their nametags.

If you miss us during the weekend, please remember we are always available to you anytime you see us, or by phone or email. Contact information is on the church website. 

Women of Hope Seeking New Leaders

Looking for a challenging new position in a ministry at Hope? The Women of Hope Nominating Committee is seeking women to fill the positions of Mission Co-Leader A, Retreat Coordinator, and Circle Coordinator.

These positions are open to any women who is a full-time member of Hope Lutheran Church. We meet as a board the first Thursday of the month.

Below is an explanation of positions:

Mission Co-Leader A – Works to develop programs and implement outreach programs with Co-Leader B.

Retreat Coordinator – Develop, coordinate and oversee the theme of retreat with the help of volunteers.

Circle Coordinator – Provide assistance to women who are interested in organizing a new Circle/Bible study.

For further information please contact Virginia Robertson at (612) 619-0220 or by email at luvbutkus@aol.com.

Effective Communications Strategies - Alzheimer's Association

The Alzheimer's Association and Hope's Stephen Ministry team have come together to present Effective Communications Strategies on Friday, February 23 at 9:00am at Hope Central Campus.

Join us to explore how communication changes when someone is living with Alzheimer's. Learn how to interpret the verbal and behavioral communication and identify strategies to help you connect and communicate at each state of the disease.

Please RSVP (if you are not in the Stephen Ministry) by email to mbeau00@hotmail.com.

Hope's Annual Tenebrae Service

This March, we will once again convene the Combined Choirs of Hope for a special Tenebrae service, “In Calvary’s Shadow.”

This year, the musicians will be joined by painter, Paul Oman, who will enhance the sensory environment and overall worship experience by creating an original work on a giant canvas simultaneously during the presentation. Due to this uniquely special experience at Hope, we will be presenting two services for the first time. This solemn service will take place on:



Thursday, March 28, 2024, at 7:30pm

Friday, March 29, 2024, at 7:30pm



All interested singers, both Hope members and friends alike, are invited to join the Combined Choirs of Hope for this memorable service. If interested, email musicupdate@hope4all.church.

Beware of Scams Impacting Our Community

We have seen an unfortunate uptick in scam attempts in our community recently, and national data tells us that we are not alone. This week, some of Hope's leadership received scam emails that were frighteningly convincing. Thankfully, Hope's staff has been trained on scam awareness.

Current nationwide scams include:

• Receiving a phone call from a fake "law enforcement officer" who claims you have missed Jury Duty and are now being fined.
• Receiving a phone call from Microsoft/Apple Computers requesting you update your billing information over the phone.
• Emails requesting changes to your bank account, direct deposit, or credit card on file.
• Receiving an email from your pastor, doctor, teacher, employer, etc. requesting gift cards for a "special project."

Additionally, we have seen scammers targeting folks on social media, particularly Facebook. These scammers often write a long paragraph stating something like, "I love your photos, you are very attractive, please send me a friend request." Please do not accept Facebook friend requests from people you do not know, and never send a Facebook friend request to a stranger.

We ask you to remain diligent and always delete suspicious emails. If you have a question about an email or message you receive, please contact the church office.

H.O.P.E. University Classes Resuming

A message from Pastor John LeCain:

Now that Ash Wednesday is here, the Super Bowl is over, and I have returned home following my stint in rehab following my complete right knee replacement, let's get back to doing what we all love: knowing Christ, and making Christ known to the world. 

I am excited to announce upcoming classes for H.O.P.E. U, the educational arm of our church that continues to honor our priority to education. Registration is suggested. To register, email pastorjohn@hope4all.church.

The following is a list and partial summary of upcoming courses:

Lutheran Worship series: "Liturgy for Sunday: Reflections in Detail" with Pastor Bruce Dillman. This five week class will spend a week on the four major sections of our Sunday worship (Gathering, Word, Meal, Sending) and a final week on an alternate Sunday offering, a Service of the Word. The class will meet on Wednesday mornings from 10:00am - 11:30am in Room 203 at Hope Central Campus starting February 21. Pastor Bruce is the instructor. In person and Livestream only. Bible needed. 

The Book of Psalms with Pastor John LeCain. We all want to be known and to be loved because of and in spite of who we are. A study of the Psalms will transfigure you as the words of the Psalms become your words! This class meets Wednesdays from April 3 to May 1 at 10:00am to 11:30am at Hope Central Campus Room 203. In person, Livestream, and Zoom available. Bible needed. 

Prayer Walking; Praying in Nature with Pastor John LeCain. Every mighty movement of God started with a call for His people to pray. “When ordinary believers step into the streets to pray effectively for their neighbors, with eyes wide open to real needs and with ears open to the prompting of God’s Spirit, intercession becomes an adventure!” (Graham Kendrick, Prayer-Walking). This class meets Thursdays from April 4 to May 2 from 11:00am to 12:30pm at Hope Central Campus Room 203. Bring Bible. Zoom available. 

Bible Study at Hope Lake Weir Campus with Pastor John LeCain. Following our study of the books of Exodus and Leviticus, we began a study of Numbers on February 13, 2024 as we progress through our continuing study of the Bible. This class meets Tuesdays from 3:00pm to 4:30pm at Hope Lake Weir Campus. Bible needed. Participant Handbook provided. In person only. 

Chair Yoga with Maressa Smith. Join in for one hour of gentle, supported chair yoga. Come and join in as we stretch and breathe our way into a deeper connection with God. Class size 12 per session. This class meets Tuesdays and Thursdays at 9:00am in Hope Central Campus Room 204.

Worship Attendance for February 10 & 11

Hope Central Campus:

4:00pm - 284

6:00pm - 75

8:00am - 189

10:00am - 477

Hope Lake Weir Campus:

10:00am - 123

Hope at the Everglades Rec Center:

8:00am - 98

10:00am - 196

Flowers for This Weekend Given By...

Philip & Pat McLeod, in honor of their 1^st wedding anniversary.

Doug & Patty Wyse, in honor of their 55^th wedding anniversary.

Submit a Prayer Request

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