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Children in Worship As we begin the Advent season the worship centers are changing to the color of waiting and preparation for the celebration of the birth of Jesus. The purple cloths are being displayed, the Advent wreaths are being lit, songs of waiting are being sung, and we are listening to the stories of […]
The Consistory met on November 11. Among other items of business, the following topics of conversation were significant to share with the congregation: Consistory continued the conversation begun in October about how Hope Church addresses questions of social justice and public policy in light of our faith and divergent political opinions. A half page summary […]
As the holiday season whips into its frenzied pace all around us, we are invited to observe a very different season. The season of Advent invites us to “come and walk in the light of the Lord.” This alternative season is not necessarily opposed to parties, caroling, gatherings of friends and family, or the exchange […]
Download Now In this issue: Season of Advent Caring for Creation News Reconciliation Ministry Highlight New Member Profiles and much more! Current newsletters are available on the Happening page. Past newsletters (starting in 2013) can be found on the Archives page.
Alternative Christmas Gifts Tired of searching for the “perfect present”? Sponsor a chicken, goat, cow or other items that can provide food and income for hungry families through the RCA Care Network, Give A Gift of Hope. Look for more information in the Gathering Area. Tree of Light Become more involved in the lives of […]
5:30 pm Family Worship Service Christmas carols will be sung and the Christmas story will be told as we worship the Christ child together. 10:00 pm Christmas Eve Reception For Young Adults All young adults (post high school to age 30) are invited to reconnect with past members of Fish Club and High Hopes over […]
8:30 am Early Worship 9:40 am Adult Education Advent Series: Rahab’s Story 11:00 am Worship Gordon Wiersma, preaching 12:15 pm Jubilate Rehearsal & Lunch There are no evening activities planned. DOWNLOAD ADVENT BROCHURE
8:30 am Early Worship 9:40 am Adult Education Advent Series: Ruth’s Story 11:00 am Worship Jill Russell, preaching 12:15 pm Pizza Sunday 1:15 pm Congregational Caroling Share the spirit of celebration and joy with those who find it difficult to join us. Poinsettias, gift bags, and cards will be shared as we carol. You don’t […]
Hope Church organist, Rhonda Sider Edgington, will offer an Advent Organ Recital on Sunday, December 8 at 4pm in the Hope Church Sanctuary. The program will be based on Advent and Christmas tunes and texts, with congregational singing of the hymns interspersed with pieces based on those themes. The concert will also feature two guest musicians. Stephen […]
8:30 am Early Worship 9:40 am St. Nicholas Breakfast The day will begin with a time to remember the traditions of St. Nicholas and breakfast in the Commons. 11:00 am Worship Gordon Wiersma, preaching 3:50 pm Jubilate Rehearsal 4:00 pm Childcare available for pageant participants 4:00 pm Advent Organ Recital […]