April Newsletter Now Available Online

Hope Church News March 2013 Download it here In this issue: Staying Connected with Hope Church Online Adult Education classes offered in April New Member Classes Ministry Highlight: The Community Ministry and much more! Current newsletters will be available on the Happening page. All past newsletters (starting in 2013) are archived on the Archives page.

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Jubilate Choir Musical Performance: Sunday, April 28

The Hope Church Jubilate Choir presents 100% Chance of Rain Despite a winter of great snowfall, the Jubilate Choir (grades 2-7) is now in the final weeks of preparation for their musical, 100% Chance of Rain, by Walter Horsley. Explore the story of Noah in song as it includes wonderful characters and dialogue detailing why […]

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Reach for the Stars Fundraising Event: April 18

  Benefiting the Center for Women in Transition As you know, domestic violence touches all of us. Our friends and relatives — we all know someone who has experienced abuse, whether we know it or not. Every year the Center for Women in Transition does a major fundraiser/dinner and silent auction event called Reach for […]

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Emergency Equipment: Know Where to Go

First Aid Kits are located: Back of sanctuary in unlocked Deacons’ closet Kitchen Office Room 108 Youth Room Nursery parent pager cart Room 206 Church van Blankets are located: Coat Closet off Gathering area Deacons’ closet – back of sanctuary Automated External Defibrillator (AED) is located: To the left of the doors to the parking […]

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Hope Church Readers: Wednesday, March 20

Hope Church Readers will meet on Wednesday, March 20th, at 1:00 p.m. in the Commons to discuss Erich Segal’s, Acts of Faith. Leading the discussion will be Joan Wenke. Come join in a lively afternoon of ideas and friendship.

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Save the Date! Think Hope Auction, May 18

 Think Hope Auction 2013 Saturday, May 18 Get ready for an evening of food, fellowship, fun, and fundraising for our Neighborhood Connections program. This year’s event will feature both a theatrical-themed talent show and an appetizers and dessert format. Plan now both to attend and to donate your items reflecting the interests, creativity and talents […]

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Newsletter Volunteers Needed

Folding, taping, and fellowship. Are these skills in your repertoire? Please consider joining the crew that assembles the newsletter each month! If you are able to help once a month, once a year, or somewhere in between, please call Angie in the church office, (616) 392-7947. Your name will be added to our list of […]

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Jubilate Choir Prepares Musical, “100% Chance of Rain”

Jubilate Choir (grades 2-7) is now in rehearsal for their spring musical, 100% Chance of Rain, by Walter Horsley.  This popular musical tells the story of Noah, with songs on why God chose Noah, why God had to flood the earth, and why God said the destruction was God’s wonderful promise. The musical presentation will […]

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Sunday, March 17: Caring for Creation Meeting

The Caring for Creation Ministry will be meeting on Sunday, March 17 at 12:30 p.m. in Commons II. Everyone with an interest in faith and environment is welcome to attend. Please call the Hope Church office, (616) 392-7947, with any questions.

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Peter Boogaart Honored with Outstanding Earth Steward Award

Hope Church member, Peter Boogaart, received the Outstanding Earth Steward Award from Michigan Interfaith Power and Light last week for his passion for the Earth and dedication to combating environmental issues. Peter has been the coordinator for the Caring for Creation task force, a faith based environmental group, for ten years. The WMEAC blog reports, Under […]

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