February 23, 2024

Planned Power Outage at Hope Central Campus

As construction begins on Morse Blvd, Hope has been notified of a planned power outage on Friday, March 1 at 11:30am. Because of this, our church office will be without power and will have minimal staff after 11:30am on March 1.

Fortunately, this outage is not expected to last longer than 2 hours. If you need to contact a staff member or visit the office on Friday, please call or visit prior to 11:30am. If you need to contact us after 11:30am on March 1, we suggest communicating by email. Thank you!

Vacation Bible School Returns in 2024

Vacation Bible School (VBS) is back for another summer at Hope Lake Weir Campus!

This year, students in grades 1-5 will dive into Scuba, an underwater themed experience focused on developing a strong relationship with God.

VBS will be held from July 15 to July 19 from 12:00pm to 3:00pm at Hope Lake Weir Campus.

We need volunteers to help make VBS 2024 a success. To volunteer, you must have a history with Hope Lutheran Church for at least 6 months, complete a volunteer application, and have a background check through Hope. More training may be required.

For questions, contact Pastor John at pastorjohn@hope4all.church.

Love ROCKS!

at Hope Lake Weir Campus

March 15, 2024 - 5:30pm

Our partners at Love INC are excited to announce a special concert for a good cause at the newly finished Hope Lake Weir Campus Pavilion!

Love ROCKS! is a free benefit concert featuring Cane Fernandez. There is no cost for admission. A love offering will be taken to support Love INC Heart of Florida.

It all happens on March 15 at 5:30pm at the Hope Lake Weir Campus Pavilion!

Please bring your own chairs and refreshments. There are no tickets. This event is open to the public. For more information, please call (352) 245-8774.

Please note: This is not a Hope event and the church office does not have additional information. To learn more, please contact Love INC directly.

Women of Hope Retreat at Luther Springs

April 2-4, 2024

The Women of Hope invite all women to join their next retreat on April 2, 3, and 4 at Luther Springs in Hawthorne, Florida.

The theme for this year's retreat is "It's All Under Control." It will be a time to relax with friends, share laughter, stories and, of course, grow in our faith journey. We will enjoy time with each other as we delight in God's grace.

This year, the Women of Hope are pleased to welcome back our speaker for the retreat – Kathy Uffelman, Minister of Faith Formation, Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Vienna, Virginia. Kathy Uffelman has been a Minister of Faith Formation for 16 years at Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Vienna, Virginia. She enjoys cooking, reading, and going to the theater. She volunteers at a homeless shelter in Fairfax, Virginia. Kathy leads retreats for people of all ages - adults and children - and she is a Stephen Minister Leader, facilities caring ministry, and is passionate about her faith.

Registration forms are available at the Hope Central Campus office. You could also print out a registration form by clicking the link below. Please do not detach the bottom half of the registration, keep it whole when registering. Details regarding the retreat, such as time, cost, location, and how to remit can be found on this form. If you have questions, please contact June Cook at (352) 430-5025.

Looking for a Special Guest Speaker for Your Group?

A Message from Fred O'Brien:

Attention Team Leaders and Members,

At our Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper, many Hope members were surprised to see all the families with children. They are the people that attend the Tuesday night Journey INC program (Journey In the Name of Christ) at Hope.

If you are looking for a speaker for your group or mission team, Dana Parker or Julia Coppock at Love INC (352-245-8774) would be happy to come and talk about this amazing outreach ministry that meets at Hope every Tuesday evening.

You may also contact Love INC to sign up for a Gap Ministry Tour to find out how we coordinate with other local churches to reach out to people with needs in our community.

Questions? Contact Fred O’Brien, Mission Outreach Team Leader and Love INC – Hope Lutheran Church Ministry Coordinator, by phone at (352) 250-3814.

H.O.P.E. University Classes Resuming

A message from Pastor John LeCain:

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 17 & 18

Hope Central Campus:

4:00pm - 240

6:00pm - 56

8:00am - 159

10:00am - 423

Hope Lake Weir Campus:

10:00am - 124

Hope at the Everglades Rec Center:

8:00am - 120

10:00am - 210

Flowers for This Weekend Given By...

Jerry & Kathy Farmer, in honor of their 35^th wedding anniversary.

The family of Pat Endres, in honor of her 90^th birthday.

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