📣 Announcements
🕘 Office Hours & Notary Services
Office hours are Monday–Thursday, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
Notary services are available by appointment (Monday–Wednesday).
Please call 863-324-6382 to schedule.
🌸 2025 Flower Calendar
The new Flower Calendar is now available on the green stand in the Narthex.
To reserve a date, sign up on the calendar and complete the green information form.
The cost for a flower arrangement is $75. If you’re unable to pick up a form, contact the Church Office at 863-324-6382 for assistance.
🌸Chancel Flowers
This Sunday’s flowers are given in memory of (BJ) Betty Simpson’s son, Scott Mann (1964–2020).
💬 Need Assistance?
If any Friends or members of Hope Church need assistance, please contact the Church Office and ask for Maria Roman.
💬 Grief & Loss Support Group
You’re welcome to a faith-based, non-denominational support group held every Wednesday from 1:00 to 2:30 PM in the Parlor. This gathering is open to anyone who has experienced the loss of a loved one. All are welcome.
For more information, contact one of our trained facilitators:
- Karen Duplisea – 207-356-6857
- Cindy Beswick – 863-287-7464
- Barbara Peach – 863-662-9943
- Dale Willard – 863-438-7691
Note: Sessions may not be held on certain holidays.
🕊️ Noticed Someone Missing from Church?
If you notice someone hasn’t been attending, please let the office know so we can offer support.
📅 Upcoming Meeting/Events
Monday, November 10th
9:00 am Property Meeting (Sunset)
Tuesday, November 11th, Veterans Day
2:00 pm Finance Meeting (Parlor)
2:30 pm Membership Meeting (Parlor)
Thursday, November 13th
5:30 pm HCS Board Meeting (Parlor)
🦃 Project Love: Ham & Turkey Giveaway
Bringing Our Community Together Through the Gift of Giving
Help families in need enjoy a Thanksgiving meal!
Every $20 provides a ham or turkey.
Spread the word in your networks and on social media.
Contact: angelscarecenterofeloise@gmail.com | 863-875-5595 or 863-207-6851
Donations:
Mail to: Project Love, PO Box 2285, Eagle Lake, FL 33839
VENMO: AngelsCareCenter-ofEloise
🦃 Thanksgiving Dinner
Date: Wednesday, November 19, 2025
Time: 5:00 PM
Location: Fellowship Hall
Cost: $12 per person
Menu: Turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes and sweet potato casserole, green beans, Pumpkin or Pecan Pie
Tickets: On sale November 2, 2025
🎄 Ladies’ Christmas Luncheon
Date: Saturday, December 6, 2025
Time: Gather at 11:30 AM | Lunch at 12:00 PM
Location: Fellowship Hall
Cost: $15 per person (includes charitable donation)
Menu: Chicken Salad Croissant, Creamy Vegetable Soup, warm curry fruit salad, Christmas Dessert
Tickets: On sale November 2, 2025
💌 Cards of Hope Sale
Beautiful handmade Cards of Hope will be available for purchase this Sunday in the Fellowship Hall following the service. Come browse the latest designs, pick up a few favorites, and support those in need through your purchase. Your generosity makes a difference—we hope to see you there!
📚 Book Club: The Novel Bunch
Join us Monday, November 10th, at 10:00 AM in the church parlor for this month’s book club meeting. We’ll be discussing Angela’s Ashes, a powerful memoir by Frank McCourt. Born in the U.S. and raised in Ireland, McCourt shares his story of hardship with eloquence, forgiveness, and compassion.
Newcomers are always welcome to read the book; it is encouraged but not required!
For more information, contact Marsha Long at 863-651-6967.
🙏 Stewardship Committee Appreciation
The Stewardship Committee extends heartfelt thanks to everyone who joined us for Sunday’s luncheon. It was a wonderful time of food and fellowship! A special thank you to Joyce and Ellen for preparing the delicious meal, and to all who helped set up the Fellowship Hall on Friday and assisted with cleanup afterward. Your pledge card will be mailed to you soon for those unable to attend. If you do not receive it by the end of this month, please contact our office manager at maria@hopepreswh.org. We truly appreciate your continued support!
🙏 Hope Church Believes in the Power of Prayer
We have two opportunities for our Congregation to pray for our members and friends. Each week on our HopeLine, you can view a list of our members and friends who have requested prayers. Hope’s prayer group meets and prays for these folks every Wednesday. They encourage the Congregation to pray for each of them as well.
On Sundays during the Worship Service, we show on the slide projection screens timely prayer requests for members of Hope to pray for during the service. This list is for members who are in assisted living, nursing homes, who are undergoing surgery, are in treatments, or have other concerns for the coming week. The Worship Committee will contact members on this list each month to see if they want to continue to be on the list.
🌿 Hanging of the Greens/Helpers needed
Join us on Sunday, November 23rd, as the Deacons host our annual Hanging of the Greens. After the 10:30 AM service, we will decorate the Sanctuary together and enjoy a time of fellowship. Lunch will be provided. We would love your help! Please sign up to participate.
Blood Drive – Donate Blood
📅 Sunday, November 23rd
🕘 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Join us in making a difference! All donors will receive:
- $25 eGift Card
- OneBlood T-shirt
- Wellness Checkup (includes blood pressure, pulse, temperature, iron count, and cholesterol screening)
Appointments are encouraged: please visit oneblood.org/donate-now and use sponsor Code: 73355 Walk-ins are welcome!
Morning Glories Gathering
📅 Tuesday, November 11
🕙 10:00 AM | Church Parlor
Marilyn Bauer will continue our study of Pew Sisters with the topic:
“Surviving a Hurricane.”
All our Pew Sisters are warmly invited to join us as we explore the trials faced by fellow sisters in faith.