October 25 we will have a special card shower for Holland High School principal Andrea Mehall. Andrea has been with Holland Public since 2014 and became the principal of the high school in 2022. Throughout her career, and especially as principal, she has been dedicated to creating a welcoming and empowering school environment for every […]
A few words from Pastor Gretchen about this Sunday’s service ~ Twice a year our services incorporate healing prayers as part of our worship. We recognize that all of us come to worship with layers of experiences that shape us – some of those remain painful and in need of healing whether physical, emotional or […]
The Refresh: Hygiene and Hope program is asking for Hope Church’s assistance with their hot meal distribution. Created jointly by Community Action House’s Outreach Team and First United Methodist Church, Refresh is a safe and welcoming space for our un-housed neighbors, providing access to showers and meals and connection to knowledge and skill-building resources for […]
Over Bruce’s decade-plus on the Hope Church staff, he filled a number of roles. Bruce moved through support to the kitchen, office, and facilities. The role moved from part-time (in theory) into a full-time role with custodial duties for the past several years. From setting up rooms, to ringing the bell, to making coffee, to […]
“For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, so that everyone who believes in him may not perish but may have eternal life.” –John 3:16, NRSV God has given us the best gift of all, and in gratitude we want to follow Christ’s example of giving of ourselves to help others. […]
Hope Church has kicked off another program year of activities for adults, youth and children to help us learn, grow in faith, and engage well with our community. Among this wide range of offerings, we hope that everyone can find a way to participate. The Children’s Ministry offers Nursery care, Bible Story time, and Children […]
We are trying something new! Several people have shown interest in meeting regularly to work on crafts together and enjoy conversation and mutual support. We hope to meet twice a month, alternating between Friday evenings and Thursday afternoons. We’ll meet in the Youth Room at Hope Church on these dates: Friday, May 2, 6:30 p.m. […]
Pizza Sundays happen once a month at Hope Church, typically the last Sunday of each month. They are a great time for fellowship after the morning service. Note that occasionally the date must change because of holidays! The weekly emails confirm the plan for each week. Plan to join us for pizza and fellowship. All are […]
In the olden days (everybody has them! just with different dates) members of Hope Church could clip articles from the newspaper and bring them into the office. They’d be posted on bulletin boards or referenced in newsletter articles, so that members of the Hope Church community could stay informed about each others’ lives and accomplishments. […]
January 1, 2024. During this winter season, you may have noticed that there is an increase in the number of people getting COVID , along with other respiratory illnesses. During our Sunday church services, you are encouraged (not required) to wear a face mask as this can help protect you and others in a large […]