First Week of Advent: Time – December 1

“You know what time it is.” Romans 13:11 Sunday, December 1 8:30 a.m. Early Worship 9:40 a.m. Adult Education, Church School 11:00 a.m. Worship 11:15 a.m. Children in Worship 4:15 p.m. Jubilate Choir Rehearsal 4:30 p.m. Bus pick-up at Freedom Village 4:35 p.m. Bus pick-up at Warm Friend 5:00 p.m. Advent Crafts, Youth Activity, Advent […]

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Opportunities for Giving

Gift Cards for Families Hope Church is again supporting Christmas gift cards (our goal is 60) for families within our church and community, and your enthusiastic support is greatly appreciated. Here’s how to: Remove a tag from the tree on December 1 or 8 Purchase a greeting card and a $25 gift card from Meijer, […]

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For Children, a New Church Year

by Jocelyn Van Heest, Children’s Ministry Director Ask any worshipper from the Children in Worship centers, and they will tell you that it is the beginning of the church year. As we enter a new church year, it’s a good time to remind those of you who remain in the sanctuary that the stories that […]

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Hope Church Newsletter – Salt and Light: Advent 2019

Click here to catch up on the latest Hope Church news with the Advent issue of “Salt and Light”! In this issue: Advent Schedule Christmas Offering Responds to Refugees and Immigrants Kids Hope: Giving Gifts Through My Wheelchair’s Eyes Hospitality at the Communion Table

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Sustainability Film Series: November 19

Challenge your imagination. What would a healthier civilization look like? The film “The Sequel” explores these ideas. You’re invited to this free showing, Tuesday, November 19 at Graves Hall on the campus of Hope College. Doors open at 6:30 pm with film at 7:00 pm.

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At Home with the Word 2019-2020

An electronic version of the daily Bible readings for the coming year (Advent 2019-Advent 2020) can be found at this link. Printed copies are available at the Advent table in the gathering area.

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Zeeland Civic Chorus presents Handel’s Messiah: Dec 5 and 10

December 5 at 7:00 PM at First CRC of Zeeland, 15th South Church Street, Zeeland, MI, and December 10 at 7:00 pm at Central Ave CRC of Holland, 259 Central Avenue, Holland, MI. Open to the public. A freewill offering will be taken. Visit zeelandcivicchorus.com. Hope Church organist Rhonda Edgington will be the organist for these concerts!

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Advent Flyer: 2019

Advent is a time of old and new traditions at Hope Church. It can truly be an inter-generational experience. Join us this advent season as we prepare for the celebration of Christ’s birth. Download the 2019 Advent Flyer

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New Recycling Option

The Creation Care Ministry announces the start of a new recycling option. You can now recycle pens, mechanical pencils, and markers.  The deposit receptacle is located in the parking lot entry next to the cork recycling receptacle. 

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Holland Museum New Exhibit – THEM: Images of Separation

See below letter with an update from the Holland Museum! Good Afternoon, The Holland Museum recently created a new strategic plan which we finalized at the end of June. The work included input from the entire board, staff and over 80 members of community. The results are a road map for the next three years.  […]

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