At Home with the Word: April 29-May 5

Daily Bible Readings from the Revised Common Lectionary April 29-May 5 Monday        Acts 16:9-15 Tuesday       Psalm 67 Wednesday   Revelation 21:10, 22-27 Thursday      Revelation 22:1-5 Friday           John 14:23-29 Saturday       John 5:1-9 Sunday         Sixth Sunday of Easter Download At Home with the Word: Daily Bible Readings from the Revised Common […]

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Kids Hope Program Year Coming to an End

The Kids Hope 2012-2013 program year is winding down. Our mentors will meet with their students one last time the week of April 29. It has been a good and challenging year. Most of our mentors will be back next year with the same student, although we do have some graduates from 5th grade. Our […]

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Fish Club CROP Walk Reminder: April 28

Fish Clubbers…Don’t forget! On Sunday, April 28, we will join with our Tri-youth friends from First Presbyterian Church and Grace Episcopal Church to walk in the Holland/Zeeland Crop Hunger Walk. Meet at Hope Church at 1:30 p.m. and be sure to wear your walking shoes!

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Think Hope: Random Acts of Entertainment, May 18

This year’s Think Hope, our annual fellowship and fundraising event, is taking a slightly different form: Instead of a full, sit-down dinner, you’ll be served an evening of entertainment! Join us at 5 p.m. for hors d’oeuvres and the opportunity to bid on fabulous items representing the gifts and talents of the Hope Church Community. […]

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Taizé Services Continue Through May 22

All are invited to participate in this time of song, scripture, silence, and sacrament on Wednesday mornings, from 8:00 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. in the sanctuary. Services will continue through May 22.

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Caring for Creation News: Spend Time in Your Natural Surroundings

by Peter Boogaart, Caring for Creation Coordinator The postmodern notion that reality is only a construct—that we are what we program—suggests limitless human possibilities; but as the young spend less and less of their lives in natural surroundings, their senses narrow, physiologically and psychologically, and this reduces the richness of the human experience.” -Richard Louv: […]

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County Parks Challenge Dates and Instructions

How many Ottawa County Parks can you visit this year? What you need: Ottawa County Parks Map Spring 2013 Brochure* (summer brochure will be available later in May) Parks Challenge Check List Park Bingo; stickers for kids All forms will be available at the Caring for Creation table in the Gathering Area on Sunday, April […]

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Caring for Creation’s “County Parks Challenge”

This Sunday, April 21 is Earth Sunday and the kickoff of Caring for Creation’s County Parks Challenge County Parks Challenge The Challenge: to see who can visit the most Ottawa County parks this year! How to participate: See the table in the gathering area for details of the Challenge, a parks map and brochure, a […]

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April is National Volunteer Month

There are many people who give their time and talent to Hope Church in various ways. Individuals of all ages volunteer in the Nursery, Church School, Children in Worship, Adult Education, Fish Club, High Hopes, Kids Hope USA, WTS Community Kitchen, Lakeshore Habitat for Humanity, 10th Street House, church office assistance, newsletter assembly, Consistory/ministries work, […]

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Hope Church Co-Ed Softball Team

The season begins in May. People of all skill levels are welcome to participate. This is a great way to enjoy fellowship at Hope Church and to get some exercise at the same time! If you’d like to learn more about it, contact the office at (616) 392-7947.

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