Holy Moments: Youth Ministry

Holy Moments. What do you imagine when you think on these words? A cooing baby resting comfortably in a manger, while his mother and father, sheep, and angels adoringly look on? Or our Sunday morning service when we hear a testimony of what God is doing in our midst or when the choir processes forward […]

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High Hopes Movie Night: Dec. 28

  December 28 6:30 PM Bob Jerow’s house Merry Christmas, High Hopes! Come join in some post-Christmas laziness with a movie night. On December 28, we will meet at Bob Jerow’s house for a movie and snacks. Plan on 6:30 to 8:45 PM.

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Fish Club and High Hopes Events: November 23

Sunday, November 23 Fish Club: Join us this Sunday in the Youth Room at 5:00 PM for an evening event! High Hopes: Tie up your apron, polish your mixing bowl, and binge watch all of the Food Network shows you can because we are cooking! From 6:30-8:00 pm we will be assembling meals for the […]

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Youth Ministry Theme: Risk-taking

“Jesus said, ‘Come.’ So Peter got out of the boat, started walking on the water, and came toward Jesus.” What do toilet plungers, puzzle pieces, Skittles, bowling and corn mazes have to do with this gospel account of Peter walking on the water with Jesus? They were all used with our youth to talk about […]

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High Hopes Unplugged: November 9

Calling all high-schoolers, join us for High Hopes Unplugged THIS Sunday, November 9, from 6:30 – 8:00 p.m in Commons II! Rachelle Oppenhuizen will lead us in creating artwork on the theme of “longing”, which will be used as bulletin covers during the season of Advent.

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High Hopes Bowling: October 5

High Hopes – Sunday, October 5 6:30-8:30 PM Polish your bowling shoes and get your bowling ball out of storage (we know you own both these items), we are going bowling on Sunday night! Meet at the church at 6:30 PM and we will be back by 8:30 PM. Cost is $5 per person, which […]

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Reflections on the High Hopes trip to Detroit by Andrew Spidahl

“And let us consider how to provoke one another to love and good deeds…” -Hebrews 10:24 Sometimes in life (and especially in service) you can wonder if your work is really worth the effort. I had a specific experience like that in Detroit with the High Hopes group this summer. On our third full day […]

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Position Opening: Youth Ministry Director

Hope Church RCA (Reformed Church in America) is seeking applicants for Youth Ministry Director.  The successful candidate will exhibit a passionate faith, will bring a creative and innovative spirit to building our youth ministry, will demonstrate a capacity to think strategically about the ministry, and will leverage technology to communicate and connect with our youth […]

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