📣 Announcements
Office Hours & Notary Services
Monday–Thursday: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
The notary is available by appointment (Mon–Wed). Call 863-324-6382.
🌸 Flower Calendar
The 2025 Flower Calendar is available on the green stand in the Narthex. To reserve your date, simply sign up on the calendar and fill out the green information form. The cost for a flower arrangement is $75. If you cannot pick up a form, don’t hesitate to get in touch with the Church Office at 863-324-6382 for assistance.
💬 Need Assistance?
If any Friends or members of Hope Church need assistance, don’t hesitate to contact the church office and ask for Maria Roman.
👻Trunk ‘n Treat Volunteers & Donations Needed
Join us for our Annual Trunk ‘n Treat event on Saturday, October 25th, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM! We’re seeking volunteers to help with Face Painting, the Bounce House/Obstacle Course, and the Dunk Tank. We also need plenty of decorated Trunks this year. Sign up in the Narthex or contact Stephanie Woodward at 863-268-3952. Candy and snack donations (individually wrapped, please) are collected at the back of the Sanctuary. Thank you for helping make this event a fun and festive success!
We need candy donations for our Trunk and Treat.
💬 Grief & Loss Support Group
You’re invited to join us every Wednesday from 1:00 to 2:30 PM in the Parlor for a faith-based, non-denominational gathering. This time is set aside for anyone who has experienced the loss of a loved one; all are welcome. For more information, please contact our trained facilitators: Karen Duplisea at 207-356-6857, Cindy Beswick at 863-287-7464, Barbara Peach at 863-662-9943, or Dale Willard at 863-438-7691. Please note that sessions may not be held on certain holidays.
📚 Book Club
Join us for our next Book Club gathering on Monday, October 13th, at 10:00 AM in the Parlor. We’ll discuss West with Giraffes by Lynda Rutledge, a moving and adventurous historical novel inspired by the true story of two giraffes who journeyed across America during the Great Depression. Come ready to share your thoughts, enjoy lively conversation, and connect with fellow readers as we explore the themes and characters of this unforgettable tale. All are welcome—whether you’ve finished the book or are just curious to learn more!
🌼 Morning Glories – October Gathering
Morning Glories will be meeting on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, at 10:00 AM in the Church Parlor. Our Study this year is Pew Sisters. We are looking at different situations that our sisters sitting near us each week may be facing. This lesson will be led by Marilyn Bauer and focuses on depression. Each month will have a new focus. Come and join us and contribute your ideas.
🕊️ Absent from Church?
Let the office know if someone’s been missing so we can reach out.