Help Make Connections among Us

In the olden days (everybody has them! just with different dates) members of Hope Church could clip articles from the newspaper and bring them into the office. They’d be posted on bulletin boards or referenced in newsletter articles, so that members of the Hope Church community could stay informed about each others’ lives and accomplishments.  […]

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Pizza Sunday & Easter Brunch

Pizza Sunday March 24, 2024 Pizza Sundays are usually on the last Sunday of the month. Since Easter Sunday is on March 31, we decided to move Pizza Sunday to a week earlier. We invite you to both our Pizza Sunday worship service (which is also Palm Sunday) and our Easter Celebration. We at Hope […]

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Hope Church COVID Task Force Updates

January 1, 2024. During this winter season, you may have noticed that there is an increase in the number of people getting COVID , along with other respiratory illnesses. During our Sunday church services, you are encouraged (not required) to wear a face mask as this can help protect you and others in a large […]

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Advent & Christmas Schedule & Giving Opportunities

Christmas Offering for Community Carbon Fund Hope Church is committed to caring for God’s creation. Recognizing that this moment in history is bringing an opportunity to impact creation in a helpful way, the deacons have designated this year’s Christmas offering for West Michigan’s new Community Carbon Fund. Launched by the Outdoor Discover Center and the […]

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Big Read Discussions This Sunday

The Justice & Reconciliation Ministry has enjoyed putting together an experience that’s designed to be creative and inspiring, challenging and collaborative, fun and engaging.  The goal has been to provide a conversational starting point for all of us, no matter our age—from 12 to 102—about racial justice and reconciliation. In order to inspire and entice […]

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Santo Santo Santo Hymn Sing-Along

On Sunday, October 22, at 4pm, Hope Church will be hosting a Spanish Language Hymn Sing-Along, with the Hope Church Choir being joined by the choirs from First United Methodist Church of Holland and Grace Episcopal Church. Below is a note from Hope Church Director of Music and Organist, Rhonda Edgington: “Many of you know […]

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Support for Our Devotional Lives
Hands holding a book for reading. Coffee cup in background.

After a request for a suggestion on a daily devotional, Pastor Jill reached out to Jane Schuyler, whose career as a Christian educator, denominational staff member curating and sharing resources for the church, and annual attendance even in retirement at the Association of Partners in Christian Education (APCE) prepared her to respond!  We’re sharing this […]

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Annual Fall Picnic

September 10, 2023 The Annual Fall Kick-Off at Hope Church is just around the corner. After a relaxing summer break, we will be back in full swing with Adult Education at 9:40, Choir Rehearsal at 10:00, nursery care, and much more. The Worship Service returns to its regular time at 11:00 and this Sunday will […]

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Hope Church Readers Booklist for 2023-2024

Hope Church Readers 2023-2024 Booklist Hope Church Readers gather on the third Wednesday of each month from 1:00 to 2:30 p.m. New members and one-time visitors are always welcome. Commons 1 is the usual location, but during our kitchen remodel (September through November), the location may change. Watch for updates or check with the Hope […]

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Creation care is not a. . .

As we prepare for Earth Day, Caring for Creation leader Peter Boogaart examines the relationship between creation care and discipleship. Read the article here: https://blog.reformedjournal.com/2023/04/13/creation-care-is-not-a/

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