ANNOUNCEMENTS & EVENTS
for the week beginning October 25, 2026
Hope Church Info & Events
Message from the Hope Church Personnel Committee: October is traditionally designated as “Pastor Appreciation.” While we appreciate and honor our pastors, at Hope Church we broaden the idea and claim this time for “Church Staff Appreciation.” As a church body we are privileged to have a group of outstanding individuals each contributing their best efforts to undergird the ministry of this church and care for the congregation. We all have something, indeed someones, to celebrate! Oct 25, is designated as “Church Staff Appreciation Sunday!” It is a CUPCAKE SUNDAY in honor of our staff. After worship, find your cupcake and find a staff member to whom you can say, “Thank you.” You can also send a note of appreciation to the church office (office@hopechurchrca.org) to be shared at their staff meeting. Hope Church has a great staff who work together as a unified team. THANK YOU!
Sunday, October 25, 1-2:15pm
Rhonda Edgington, our Music Director & Organist, will share reflections from her summer sabbatical which will include music and poetry. Enjoy Pizza Sunday and then join us in the Chapel.
Monday, October 26, 11am-12:30pm
REST is a group for those seeking support in various areas of life. Anyone is welcome to join us as we support one another.
Wednesday, October 28, 1:30-2:30pm
Lectionary Bible Study Group : Pastor Gretchen & Pastor Gordon All are welcome to join as we spend time engaging the lectionary texts. No prep work is required.
Budget & Stewardship information for 2027 will be mailed out to the congregation by the end of October. Copies of the information are available at the Welcome Desk in the Gathering Area. Please give prayerful thought to the level of contribution which you can commit during 2027. You are invited to turn in a pledge form to the church office or by mail, or bring your pledge form to church on Stewardship Sunday, November 8 to be brought forward as part of the Offertory. On Sunday, January 31, there will be a congregational meeting to discuss and vote on the 2027 budget. Thank you for your faithful support of our church, The Stewardship & Finance Ministry
Hope Church friends, you are all invited to a private shopping event at The Bridge downtown Holland (18th West 8th st) on Monday, November 2 from 5-7 pm. The Bridge is an exclusively fair-trade store, so when you shop for gifts at The Bridge you are supporting artisans in developing countries with a fair wage, paid up front. We will have a store-wide 20% discount for this event and sweet treats for you while you shop. Amy Kornelis, Manager of the Bridge
Way to Impact the World Around You
The Justice and Reconciliation Ministry asks our congregation to participate in these political and non-partisan activities:
Let’s come together to show our support for the work of Holland High School Principal, Andrea Mehall, by showering her with postcards thanking her for her leadership. Principal Mehall has been a strong leader in celebrating diversity and working for equity in Holland Schools and in our community. Postcards will be available on Sunday October 25.
The Justice & Reconciliation Ministry also invites you to pick up a “Guide to Immoderate Activism” which they have developed.
In The Community
Wednesday, November 11, 10:05 am
An 89th Veterans Day Observance will be held in the Dutch Dome (Holland High School gymnasium). See full flyer on the IN THE COMMUNITY board in the Gathering Area.
November 7–8
Join Good Samaritan for the 2026 SERVE Your Neighbor Charity Pickleball Tournament at the Holland Charter Township Community Center! Whether you’re an experienced player or new to pickleball, there’s a place for you at this fun-filled indoor tournament supporting Good Samaritan’s mission to help individuals and families find and maintain housing stability. Registration ends October 31. To register: goodsamottawa.org/pickleball/
Volunteer Opportunities
Want to support the life of our church? We have plenty of simple volunteer opportunities that make a great impact. Contact the church office today to learn more or ask questions. Use the links below to sign up. We are currently in need of volunteers for Sunday Snacks & Pizza Sunday.
Bible Pride Meals: tinyurl.com/BiblePrideMeals
Evening Youth Meals: tinyurl.com/HCYouthMeals
Pizza Sunday: tinyurl.com/
Sanctuary Flowers: tinyurl.com/
Scripture Readers: tinyurl.com/
Sunday Snacks: tinyurl.com/SundaySnackHosts