The goal of this ministry is to provide opportunities for fellowship among the members and friends of Hope Church through an assortment of intergenerational events that will be of interest to all. These events are meaningful traditions in the spiritual lives of many individuals and families.
The ministry plays an active role in the events surrounding both Advent and Lent. During the Advent season, we continue for several weeks to deepen our connections with others by sharing meals together; and participating in Craft Night, the Unrehearsed Nativity Pageant, and caroling. Similarly during Lent, Fellowship Ministry provides simple meals as we begin the Lenten season on Ash Wednesday and conclude with a ceremonial Seder potluck meal on Maundy Thursday.
Other activities that Fellowship Ministry manages are the Fall Kick-Off Picnic, Pizza Sundays, Easter Brunch, summer co-ed softball, congregation-wide bowling, and weekly volleyball. Occasionally, there are events such as a neighborhood ice cream social and summer picnics in local parks. This collaboration tries to connect members throughout the summer months and is another way for Hope Church members to interact with the community at large.
Fellowship Ministry also plans the bi-yearly weekend camp outing at CranHill Ranch. This long standing tradition continues to be a treasured time away for our members to interact in a much more casual setting sharing potluck meals, campfires, and concluding with a worship service on Sunday. The ministry welcomes ongoing input and support of the church community.
Anyone interested in supporting this ministry is encouraged to contact any of the Fellowship Ministry members: Lisa Accardo (co-chair), Laurie Beyer-Braaksma, Tim Housel, Marilee Neuwsma (co-chair), Stephanie Parrott, Joyce Teusink, Sally Winchester, and Kris Witkowski.