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We start off the new year hearing a voice as insightful as it is gentle, as familiar to us as it is challenging to our everyday assumptions. The Rev. Gordon Wiersma continues to cultivate a poetic voice that addresses the pain of those who hurt even while they may still be connected to the loving […]
You may remember the prophet Elijah lamenting, “I alone am left….” Those who are concerned for environmental issues often feel that way too. The task seems so impossible. Elijah was wrong, of course. Those of us in Creation Care ministries are not alone either. The Reformed Church in America, under the direction of Earl James, […]
Dear Hope Church Brothers and Sisters in Christ, Greetings from Rode Molla and Endrias Assen in the Name of Our Lord Jesus Christ! We give thanks to God for your love and support in our journey. We want to express our deep appreciation for the pastoral care we receive from Pastor Jill and Pastor Gordon […]
We are in need of people to provide nursery care for families during Early Worship. Volunteers should arrive at 8:25 am and will be done by 9:35 am. There is only one family (2 children) needing nursery care at this time (although offering nursery may make it easier for other families to join this early […]
The Adult Education Ministry is scheduling a variety of classes for winter/spring 2019: January 6: Pastor Beth Carroll will lead a discussion of lectionary texts for Epiphany. Jan. 13—Feb. 3:The Reconciliation Ministry will present “Noisy Contemplatives.” Feb. 10 and 17: Bored with Fear and Reactivity (your own and everyone else’s)? Hope Church member Ann McKnight […]
The children will share a time of preparation and celebration on this Epiphany Sunday. The children will hear stories and learn more about the importance of this special day. During the 11AM worship service, the 4th and 5th graders will participate in the service in the sanctuary and then continue worship with the other children. […]
Bruce Ten Haken has been a special part of Hope Church and valued team member for many years as the Administrative Assistant and Housekeeper. He has started a new position so Bruce’s last day was December 16. We have appreciated his service to Hope Church and will dearly miss him. Bruce wanted to share a […]
Envelopes for 2019 offerings are available for pick-up in the Gathering Area. They are displayed alphabetically. If you are unable to be in worship and need your envelopes mailed, please call the office. Special envelopes for the initial offering and for contributions to the Deacons Fund are enclosed, as well as envelopes for special holiday […]
On Epiphany Sunday, January 6, bring a personal care product for a child or woman, wrapped in white tissue paper. These gifts will be brought forward during the offering, and later given to the Center for Women in Transition, a local agency assisting women and families caught in abusive relationships and empowering a hopeful future […]
Catch up on the latest Hope Church News! In this issue: Season of Reconciliation 2019: January 20 – February 10 Congregational Meeting: January 27 Medical Leave for Pastor Jill Staff Departure: Bruce Ten Haken Two Job Opportunities – Administrative Assistant & Housekeeper