Wednesday Social Supper
Wednesday, September 16, 2026 - 5:00pm (Carry-Out Available at 5:30pm)
Hope Central Campus
Menu:
- Sauerbraten
- Spätzle pasta
- Braised red cabbage
- Tomato cucumber salad
- Cookies n’ Cream fudge cake
*Menu is subject to change
Cost: $15
Pre-registration and pre-payment is required. No payment will be accepted after the registration deadline. You may register online using the buttons below or in person at the church office until sold out or prior to 12:00pm on Monday. Reservations are not available by telephone.
IMPORTANT: Due to the popularity of our meals and the arrival of seasonal residents, Social Suppers may sell out. Registration is first come, first serve. Please register as soon as possible.
Food Allergy Warning: Food may contain or come into contact with common allergens, such as dairy, eggs, soybeans, tree nuts, peanuts, fish, shellfish or wheat.
Food Allergy Warning: Food may contain or come into contact with common allergens, such as dairy, eggs, soybeans, tree nuts, peanuts, fish, shellfish or wheat.
Women of Hope Breakfast
Thursday, September 17, 2026 - 9:00am
Hope Central Campus
The WOMEN OF HOPE will welcome Wayne Hughes, “Marion County's Gangster Historian” and authority on local celebrity Ma Barker, on Thursday, September 17, at 9:00 a.m. at the Hope Central Campus. Kate “Ma” Barker is notorious for being on the wrong side of the longest shootout in FBI history—right here in Marion County.
Wayne has been intrigued by all things gangster-related since he was a preteen. He’s studied extensively, collected memorabilia, visited hundreds of graves of “the good, the bad, and the ugly,” and been interviewed for national podcasts. When Wayne first visited the Ma Barker House—which is located not far from Hope’s Lake Weir Campus—the staff realized he knew as much as (or more than) they did about Ma Barker—and that he had a larger collection of related items than they did. On his second visit, he was leading tours! Come and listen as Wayne shares fascinating stories about Ma Barker and her gangster sons.
Both men and women are invited to come and enjoy a delicious breakfast and hear Wayne’s entertaining stories. The cost is $10. Reserve your place by noon on Monday, September 14. If you have questions, please contact Bonnie Cook at 352-460-7672.
Wayne has been intrigued by all things gangster-related since he was a preteen. He’s studied extensively, collected memorabilia, visited hundreds of graves of “the good, the bad, and the ugly,” and been interviewed for national podcasts. When Wayne first visited the Ma Barker House—which is located not far from Hope’s Lake Weir Campus—the staff realized he knew as much as (or more than) they did about Ma Barker—and that he had a larger collection of related items than they did. On his second visit, he was leading tours! Come and listen as Wayne shares fascinating stories about Ma Barker and her gangster sons.
Both men and women are invited to come and enjoy a delicious breakfast and hear Wayne’s entertaining stories. The cost is $10. Reserve your place by noon on Monday, September 14. If you have questions, please contact Bonnie Cook at 352-460-7672.
Oktoberfest
Friday, September 18, 2026 - 4:00pm & 6:00pm Seatings
Hope Lake Weir Campus
Join us for Oktoberfest—a joyful celebration inspired by the beloved Bavarian tradition that began in Munich, Germany. Enjoy a festive evening filled with German-style food, lively music, dancing, seasonal fun, and plenty of time to relax, visit, and connect with friends, family, and neighbors. We’re delighted to welcome the VILLAGES GERMAN BAND, who will entertain us during the meal and add to the festive atmosphere.
Proceeds will benefit House of Hope, a Christian men's addiction recovery program based in Wildwood.
Our menu will include brats, German potato salad, sauerkraut, and an ice cream truck for dessert!
Please mark your calendar for Friday, September 18, 2026, at Hope Lake Weir Campus. Choose from two seatings: 4:00pm or 6:00pm. The Christians In Action Ministry and Hospitality teams are preparing a warm and welcoming celebration where everyone can enjoy great food, friendly conversation, and a memorable autumn evening together. We hope you’ll join us!
Registration: $15 per person. Please register by noon on Monday, September 14.
Proceeds will benefit House of Hope, a Christian men's addiction recovery program based in Wildwood.
Our menu will include brats, German potato salad, sauerkraut, and an ice cream truck for dessert!
Please mark your calendar for Friday, September 18, 2026, at Hope Lake Weir Campus. Choose from two seatings: 4:00pm or 6:00pm. The Christians In Action Ministry and Hospitality teams are preparing a warm and welcoming celebration where everyone can enjoy great food, friendly conversation, and a memorable autumn evening together. We hope you’ll join us!
Registration: $15 per person. Please register by noon on Monday, September 14.
A Festival of Hymns: Autumn Cantata
Friday, September 25 at 6:30pm / Sunday, September 27 at 3:00pm
Hope Lake Weir Campus
Kick off the fall season with an incredible show at Hope Lake Weir Campus.
Now is the time, more than ever, for believers to come together and share our heritage of hymnody. Brimming with time-honored hymns of our faith, this special show is sure to stir the soul and inspire your faith more than ever before! A love offering will be taken.
Registration is now open! Don't delay - make sure you reserve your place now!
Now is the time, more than ever, for believers to come together and share our heritage of hymnody. Brimming with time-honored hymns of our faith, this special show is sure to stir the soul and inspire your faith more than ever before! A love offering will be taken.
Registration is now open! Don't delay - make sure you reserve your place now!
Walking the Labyrinth of Grace: A Pilgrimage of Conversation, Reflection, and Renewal
Saturday, October 17
Check-in begins at 8:30am, Retreat begins at 9:00am
Hope Lake Weir Campus
What if Christ has been walking beside us all along—and we simply haven’t noticed? The Women of Hope invite you to join Pastor John LeCain at Hope’s Lake Weir Campus on Saturday, October 17 for a special day of conversation, reflection, fellowship, and spiritual renewal.
Rather than spending our day listening to lectures, we will become pilgrims together. Guided by the story of the disciples on the road to Emmaus, we will share stories and conversation, enter times of silence and prayer, walk the labyrinth, gather around the table, and celebrate Holy Communion.
Rather than spending our day listening to lectures, we will become pilgrims together. Guided by the story of the disciples on the road to Emmaus, we will share stories and conversation, enter times of silence and prayer, walk the labyrinth, gather around the table, and celebrate Holy Communion.
Along the way, we will consider a simple question: “Where has Christ been walking beside me without my recognizing Him?” Faith is often less about finding a God who has disappeared and more about recognizing the God who has been present all along. And perhaps the older we become, the more sacred ground there is behind us—roads we once traveled without understanding but can now recognize as places where grace was quietly at work. There is nothing you need to prepare. Simply come as you are. Come ready to notice, receive, walk, and bless. Come walk with us. The labyrinth may end. The pilgrimage does not.
The cost is $20.00 per person which will include breakfast, lunch, fellowship and the opportunity to meet new friends in Christ plus enjoy the Hope Lake Weir Campus (10495 SE Sunset Harbor Road, Summerfield, FL). The retreat is open to all women of Hope Lutheran Church, and we encourage you to invite your friends. Check-in begins at 8:30am, retreat begins at 9:00am until 2:30pm.
Registration deadline is Monday, October 12 at Noon. Contact June Cook at (352) 430-5025 or frankjunecook@gmail.com.
The cost is $20.00 per person which will include breakfast, lunch, fellowship and the opportunity to meet new friends in Christ plus enjoy the Hope Lake Weir Campus (10495 SE Sunset Harbor Road, Summerfield, FL). The retreat is open to all women of Hope Lutheran Church, and we encourage you to invite your friends. Check-in begins at 8:30am, retreat begins at 9:00am until 2:30pm.
Registration deadline is Monday, October 12 at Noon. Contact June Cook at (352) 430-5025 or frankjunecook@gmail.com.
I Feel Pretty: Angel Wigs of Hope Concert
Friday, October 23 at 5:00pm
Hope Central Campus
Join songstresses Mary Jo Vitale and Dawn DiNome for an evening of vocal artistry including Broadway favorites, Inspirational music, along with plenty of fun and laughter!
All proceeds benefit Angel Wigs of Hope, a local charity providing wigs, free of charge, to women who are navigating the side effects of their cancer treatments.
For more information, contact 352-888-3637 or visit angelwigsofhope.com.
All proceeds benefit Angel Wigs of Hope, a local charity providing wigs, free of charge, to women who are navigating the side effects of their cancer treatments.
For more information, contact 352-888-3637 or visit angelwigsofhope.com.
