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Family Fun Night at Teusink’s Pony Farm The Fellowship Ministry is hosting a summer picnic at 6 p.m. on Friday, August 16. Bring your own picnic supper and meet at Teusink’s Farm (1468 West 32nd Street in Holland). The picnic area is no charge and will be available to Hope Church members and friends for […]
Go & Glow Tip of the Week Snacking can contribute to wellness if snacks are planned in advance. Instead of reaching for that bag of chips, consider some healthier options that contain fat-soluble vitamins, such as A, D,E, and K, that are found in carrots, almonds, fortified milk and tuna on whole wheat bread. Water-soluble vitamins such […]
Hope Church member, Dr. David Myers, is receiving national recognition for his significant, career-long impact on the teaching of psychology. The Society for the Teaching of Psychology, which is a division of the American Psychological Association (APA), is awarding him its Presidential Citation, presented “to individuals who have made extraordinary life-time contributions to the Society […]
“July, she will fly, and leave no warning to her flight” -Simon & Garfunkel It seems like it was just June, and then we blinked, and August was right around the corner. Simon and Garfunkel hit it right on the mark. As July turns to August, we have had some things happening in our Washington […]
The 15th Annual Potluck in the Park of the Alliance for Cultural and Ethnic Harmony (ACEH) will take place on Sunday, August 4, from 1:00-4:00 p.m. in Dunton Park (north of the River Ave. Bridge on Howard Ave. in Holland). Please bring a dish to share; ACEH provides table services and beverages. Come enjoy entertainment, […]
by Judy Parr Jesus loves the little children, All the children of the world. Red and yellow, black and white, All are precious in God’s sight, Jesus loves the little children of the world. Remember the chorus many of us sang in Sunday School? The Holland Area Pride Festival helped people imagine a new ending […]
August 2013 In this issue: Hope Church Proclaims ‘Room for All’ at the Holland Area Pride Festival Capital Campaign Update Ministry Highlight: The Christian Education Ministry Hope Church Organist, Rhonda Edgington, shares memories of her summer travels and announces her upcoming performances Health Ministry book review and much more! Current newsletters are […]
Saturday, August 3 9:00 am – 3:00 pm Hope Church Presented by the Hope Church Worship, Prayer and Spirituality Ministry What is a Quiet Day? A quiet day is an opportunity for people to cease the “doing” and focus on just “being” for a period of time. A quiet day is a contemplative practice which […]
How are you doing on the County Parks Challenge? Here is a list of some organized outings for July if you prefer being part of a group. Remember to take pictures and post them at the Caring for Creation display by Commons I! Events sponsored by Ottawa County Parks: Beach Zone Friday, August 9, 10:00 […]
Back in May, Pastor Gordon was finalizing his reading list for his sabbatical this Fall. Having had such a good time putting together his list, he decided it would be even more fun to put together a Hope Church Recommended Reading List. He asked for suggestions from Hope Church members, and many of you responded. […]