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Barb and I are of course happy with the recent restoration and reinstallation of the rooster on the church steeple and for its reminder of the Biblical story of Peter’s denial and subsequent grace. But we can’t stop thinking about our visit last April to the Christelijke Gereformeerde Kerk in Opperdoes, North Holland, The Netherlands. […]
“We know that all things work together for good for those who love God, who are called according to his purpose.” Romans 8:28 One of the values that I want to foster in our youth is the knowledge that God is with us. Sounds simple, right? But when I say God is with us, I […]
Part of how we, as Hope Church, are “discerning our future” has been working with polarities. We began the journey in 2011, based on the work of Barry Johnson and Roy Oswald, who wrote a book entitled Managing Polarities in Congregations: Eight Keys for Thriving Faith Communities. The central idea of polarities is that many […]
The following list reflects the households assigned to greet for the next three months: March Greeters 3 Jordan, Bob & Susanne 10 Kamstra, Todd & Nancy 17 Killilea, Norma 24 Knoll, Leon & Jackie 31 Knoops, John & Barb April Greeters 7 Koch, John & Pam 14 Kolk, Michael & Sarah 21 Kools, John & […]
Pumpkin chocolate chip pancakes. Gluten-free pancakes. Scottish oat pancakes. Apple cinnamon pancakes. And more! Duane and Karmen Kooyers would like to invite the congregation to a pancake lunch on Sunday, February 24 following the 11 a.m. service (which will take the place of the regular Pizza Sunday). We will provide the pancakes (supplies, time and […]
Non-Violent Communication is not just for adult relationships! Pastor Rachel Bush will follow up the February 10 and 17 Adult Education Non Violent Communication class that Ann McKnight is leading with two classes on using NVC in parenting. Rachel was trained in NVC and compassionate communication through Western Theological Seminary in 2009, and graduated in […]
ALZHEIMER’S SUPPORT from ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATION 10 Requests from Someone with Alzheimers Author Unknown Please be patient with me — Remember that I have an organic brain disease for which I have no control. Talk to me — Even though I cannot always answer you, I can hear your voice and sometimes comprehend your words. Be […]
This is a test: do you know what the footnote to the asterisk says in our worship bulletin? (Answer: ‘Congregation to rise in body or spirit’) Extra credit: has it always said this? (Answer: no). And for double extra credit: what did it say before? (Answer: it used to say ‘Congregation standing as able’) The […]
On Sunday, February 17, at 9:40 a.m., an Orientation to Hope Church Class will begin for people wanting to learn more about Hope Church. The class will meet on three Sunday mornings, February 17, March 3, and March 17 at 9:40 a.m. in Commons 2. Please contact the church office (392-7947) if you would like […]
Have you noticed that the Kids Hope Logo is of a child (albeit a stick figure) surrounded by a heart? How wonderful is that? Our Kids Hope program at Hope Church is surrounding children with love! Those doing the “loving” include not only our mentors but also those who substitute for them when they cannot […]