Wednesday Social Supper
January 7, 2026 - Hope Central Campus
Menu:
Barbecue beef brisket
Mac & cheese
Baked beans
Southern banana pudding
*Menu is subject to change
Cost: $15
Mac & cheese
Baked beans
Southern banana pudding
*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, January 15, 2026 - 9:00am
Hope Central Campus
What does it really look like when a church reaches beyond its walls and changes lives — across oceans and across town? Join the Women of Hope for a special breakfast gathering during Hope’s annual Global Mission Week and find out.
Church member Marlene “Laney” Waller will take us behind the scenes of the powerful, often unseen work of Hope’s Mission Outreach Team. Through heartfelt stories and real-life examples, Laney — along with the inspiring Women of Hope, Karen O'Brien and LaVera Wiberg — will highlight the impact of our Crafters and Quilters, school kit projects, and other hands-on ministries that quietly but profoundly serve God’s people every day.
Never volunteered before? Perfect. You’ll discover simple, meaningful ways to get involved — no special skills required. You just need a willing heart and a desire to make a difference.
Laney serves as Hope’s Mission Outreach Team liaison to the Florida-Bahamas Synod Global Mission Table, which nurtures companion relationships with churches in Cuba, Guyana, Haiti, Jamaica, and Surinam. Last January, she brought these partnerships to life by sharing her unforgettable experience as the sole lay participant on the Synod’s mission trip to Cuba. Her reflections offered a rare, personal glimpse into global faith connections that continue to shape Hope’s mission today.
And the week’s inspiration continues: as part of Hope’s Global Mission Week celebration, Rev. Carlos Ham, Assistant to Bishop Suarez, will be our visiting pastor and deliver all four sermons at Hope Central Campus on January 17–18, 2026.
We’d love to see you there! Both men and women are invited to come and enjoy a delicious breakfast, fellowship and a fascinating presentation. Cost is $7.00. Reserve your spot by noon on Monday, January 12. If you have questions, contact June Cook at (352) 430-5025.
Laney serves as Hope’s Mission Outreach Team liaison to the Florida-Bahamas Synod Global Mission Table, which nurtures companion relationships with churches in Cuba, Guyana, Haiti, Jamaica, and Surinam. Last January, she brought these partnerships to life by sharing her unforgettable experience as the sole lay participant on the Synod’s mission trip to Cuba. Her reflections offered a rare, personal glimpse into global faith connections that continue to shape Hope’s mission today.
And the week’s inspiration continues: as part of Hope’s Global Mission Week celebration, Rev. Carlos Ham, Assistant to Bishop Suarez, will be our visiting pastor and deliver all four sermons at Hope Central Campus on January 17–18, 2026.
We’d love to see you there! Both men and women are invited to come and enjoy a delicious breakfast, fellowship and a fascinating presentation. Cost is $7.00. Reserve your spot by noon on Monday, January 12. If you have questions, contact June Cook at (352) 430-5025.
Week of Prayer for Christian Unity Special Prayer Service
Monday, January 19, 2026 - 4:30pm
Hope Central Campus
Hope is excited to once again host a special service to observe the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity!
This worldwide ecumenical event is a time for Christians to gather in prayer and thanksgiving. The 2026 theme "One Body, One Spirit" comes through the combined efforts of the Pontifical Dicastery for Promoting Christian Unity and the World Council of Churches.
No registration is needed. Light dessert refreshments will be offered. All are invited to attend. Everyone is encouraged to invite a friend or neighbor, especially someone from a different denomination.
No registration is needed. Light dessert refreshments will be offered. All are invited to attend. Everyone is encouraged to invite a friend or neighbor, especially someone from a different denomination.
Everybody Reads! Book Celebration
Monday, January 26, 2026 - 5:00pm
Hope Central Campus
Our Hope Book Groups will be hosting "Everyone Reads," a special church-wide book event on Monday, January 26 at 5:00pm at Hope Central Campus.
We will enjoy fellowship time and book discussion before a light dinner.
We will enjoy fellowship time and book discussion before a light dinner.
This year's highlighted book is The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald. Any unabridged edition will be fine. All attendees are asked to read the book prior to January 26 and come ready to discuss.
This event is open to anyone who loves to read.
This event is open to anyone who loves to read.
