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Sunday, July 28 1:00 p.m. Hiawatha Forest Meet at church at 1:00 p.m. to carpool to Hiawatha Forest. Vicki Rumpsa will lead a hike through this second-growth hardwood and thinned pine plantation. Call Vicki for details. Learn more about the County Parks Challenge.
For centuries, Christians have gathered regularly – weekly, daily, or even hourly – for prayer. In that spirit, Pillar Church is offering a twice-weekly noon prayer service to gather and be nourished by Scripture and enter into God’s life by way of communal prayer. Noon prayers remind us of the true Center of our lives […]
Please pray for the youth and sponsors who will be serving at Greenpoint Church in Brooklyn, NY from July 27 to August 3. This group will be helping Greenpoint Church with the soup kitchen, food distribution, and some physical work on the church building. They will also spend a day helping a local Jewish synagogue with their […]
Saturday, August 3 9:30am – 3:00pm Hope Church The day will provide nourishment for body and soul by means of periods for silence and reflection along with an introduction to basic resources and materials for engagement with the exploration of mandalas. It will be presented by Loretta Smith, Jackie Knoll, and Rachelle Oppenhuizen. Light refreshments […]
Go & Glow Tip of the Week Add extra steps to your day. Instead of calling or texting friends, take a walk together to catch up; take the stairs instead of an elevator; park at the farthest end of the parking lot. It’s not too late to join the Go & Glow Summer Fitness Initiative. […]
Saturday, July 20 Meet at Hope Church at 10:30 AM Eastmanville Farm/Bayou This park has a 1930’s barn, hiking trails and signs interpreting the history as the county “poor farm.” Afterwards we will stop at Eastmanville Bayou for a picnic lunch. There are also hiking trails and a boat launch at the bayou. Please call […]
Attention all Holland Residents: The City of Holland Human Relations Commission has called an emergency meeting in response to a series of attacks against the properties of African-American residents. Please attend this important meeting! Thursday, July 18th 5:30 pm Council Chambers of Holland City Hall – 270 S River Ave.
For those who want to learn more details about Hope Church member Anna Blauw’s recent healing ministry with Mercy Ships off the coast of Guinea, Africa, you can read more at her blog. Additionally, on July 21st, the CBS television program 60 Minutes will rebroadcast a segment featuring Mercy Ships and its mission to bring […]
Friday, July 19 10 am Kirk Park Beach Zone: Park staff will have a tent canopy set up on the beach with a variety of activities (adults must supervise their children). There is no program fee, but a parking fee applies. Cancelled if rain or high winds. This is an Ottawa County Parks event. Join […]
Go & Glow Tip of the Week Make exercise a family affair. Physical activity is more than the gym and classes. Dancing, walking, or swimming with your family provides great physical activity opportunities, and is a great way to spend time with your loved ones. It’s not too late to join the Go & Glow […]