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8:30 am Early Worship 9:40 am Adult Education Advent Series: Bathsheba’s Story told by Lynn Japinga 11:00 am Worship Jill Russell, preaching 4:15 pm Jubilate Rehearsal 5:00 pm Advent Activities Children’s Crafts Preschool* through 5th grade will make crafts for the Advent and Christmas season. *Young children should be accompanied by an […]
The results are in! This year’s Thanksgiving Turkey Drive raised a record $2,575! This translates to about 257 turkeys that will be given to struggling families in our community so that they may enjoy a Thanksgiving meal. Thankfully, we did it again!
During the last few months, Dr. Lynn Japinga has been preaching and reflecting on the Biblical stories of some of the women of the Bible. Do you remember when she preached on the inclusion of the story of Tamar? Not only is Tamar mentioned in Genesis, but she is also recalled by Matthew in his […]
The floral arrangements in the chancel enhance our worship environment on Sundays. Thank you to all who have contributed to the flower fund by designating a Sunday in memory, honor, or celebration of a loved one or special occasion. Check the flower calendar in the Gathering Area and sign up for your special week. The […]
Join us as we gather together to ask the Lord’s blessing and to give thanks. This will be a service of song, prayer, and communion as we remember the goodness of God. Wednesday, November 27 7:00 p.m. Hope Church Sanctuary
The daily Bible readings from At Home with the Word 2013-2014 are now available online and outside the church office. These readings are part of a regular, three-year rotation known as the Revised Common Lectionary. Though the lectionary was first developed a long time ago, you will be surprised how frequently the reading of the […]
Marilyn Paarlberg, Executive Director, Room for All How does Room for All’s (RfA) mission square with what the Reformed Church in America believes? It’s an honest question on the part of those who are genuinely conflicted about the church’s response to LGBTQ inclusiveness. RfA is working with Parachute Productions in Grand Rapids on a unique […]
Ellen Hale, Health Ministry Advance care planning is not just for end of life. It’s for anytime you cannot make healthcare decisions for yourself. Most of us have difficulty imaging being in a situation where we cannot make healthcare decisions for ourselves. Then again, we all know family members and friends who have lost the […]
As the Hope Church Co-Ed Softball Team looks ahead to next year’s season, we are searching for a new coach. After many seasons leading and pitching, Coach Bob Jerow is retiring. The team would like to say a big “thank you” to Coach Bob. Even though the team didn’t win every game (we did win […]
Readers will meet on Wednesday, November 20 at 1:00 p.m. in Commons II to discuss, The Rhythm of Memory by Alyson Richman. Jean McFadden will lead the discussion of this interesting book.