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The next Pizza Sunday is scheduled for December 15, which is not the last Sunday of the month! Pizza Sunday hosts and salad providers are needed for 2014; please sign up on the Fellowship bulletin board in the Gathering Area.
The Reconciliation Ministry at Hope Church is called upon to be a mindful steward of our theme to provide provisions for the journey, welcome all, connect with and witness to the community; and engender deep engagement. “This ministry will focus on Hope Church’s commitment to reconciliation, peace, and justice.” In 2010, the consistory added this […]
On October 21, a presentation was given by Karen and Larry Mulder entitled, “What We Learned about Care Giving in the House of the Dying.” Karen and Larry reflected on what they learned in the House of the Dying during their time spent in Haiti. From this humbling and sacred experience they learned (or relearned) […]
Andrew Spidahl, Neighborhood Connector I am thinking of an open neighborhood meeting in September about the safety of crossing Van Raalte Avenue to get to Kollen Park. The image I have is of a young boy relentlessly raising his hand to question the engineer who is giving the presentation. He wants to be sure he […]
The next Coffee Time will be at Freedom Village on Tuesday, December 10 at 10:30 a.m. This is a caring outreach and fellowship opportunity for residents and their friends at different locations to meet with the pastors and other congregation members and staff. Mark your calendar, and come for an hour. All are welcome!
Peter Boogaart, Caring for Creation Coordinator The challenge is over and the challenge was met. Thanks and congratulations to each of you who participated in our Ottawa County Parks Challenge. Maybe you were one of those who trekked through knee deep snow at Burr Oak Landing or endured blazing heat at North Beach Park. Maybe […]
Download Printable PDF 2013 Saturday, December 7 Tri-Youth Christmas Party 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. Meet at First Presbyterian Church (659 State St.) Bowling, food, fun, and fellowship Sunday, December 8 Nativity Pageant 4:30 – 6:00 p.m. 5 youth will be narrators during the pageant which begins at 5:00 p.m. Sunday, December 15 12:15 p.m. – […]
Our Kids Hope program year is now entering its third month and we are enjoying the benefits of growing relationships between our mentors and their Kids Hope students. We are delighted to see these relationships developing, because without a strong relationship it’s very difficult to affect the social and academic growth we all want for […]
Fish Club will join with First Presbyterian and Grace Episcopal youth on Saturday, December 7 from 4-6pm for the Tri-Youth Christmas Party. Meet at First Presbyterian Church (659 State Street). Please bring $5 for bowling and a white elephant gift to exchange (this should be a re-gift item, no need to spend money!).
Thank you to the volunteers who helped make 300 blueberry pies Thank you to those who bought pies and helped us raise $2,926.77 Thank you to Hope Church for giving the Gift of Hope The money raised will support the Haiti Foundation Against Poverty’s “Gift of Hope” program. Gift of Hope provides opportunity, training, discipleship, […]