There are many ways to get involved with the Children’s Ministry at Hope Church. It is an amazing experience to watch children grow in faith, to be challenged by inquiring and curious minds, and to notice your own faith grow as a result. You can become involved as a Children in Worship leader, church school […]
Nursery and Young Children Nursery (Infants through 2 years old) 9:40 a.m.–12:15 p.m. in Room 103 An environment of loving care is provided for infants during the 11:00 a.m. worship service. If care is needed during the church school hour, please use the paging system by the nursery for assistance, or contact Jocelyn VanHeest prior […]
Words are important, and actions are too. As Hope Church looks ahead to another program year in its ministry, the Christian Education Ministry offers the theme of “Connections” to bring our words and actions together as a community of faith. The words are important: “Connections: God, Neighbor, World.” They are an expression of the reconciling […]
Jocelyn Van Heest, Children’s Ministry Director Over the past couple of months, the children attending summer church school have been learning about some of the great water stories from the Bible. We have learned that we should trust and obey God, just as Noah, Moses, Jonah and the followers of Jesus did in their times […]
The Christian Education Ministry is involved with the planning, developing, and execution of a large variety of opportunities for Hope Church members to engage in faith development. The Ministry seeks to celebrate Hope’s diversity, to become even more faithful to the vision of Jesus, and to assist Hope Church in becoming a mission center in […]
The Children in Worship (CIW) leaders ask you to prayerfully consider joining them in the wonderful experience of worshiping with the children of Hope Church. The leadership schedule can be very flexible to match your availability and your level of commitment. The CIW program is an integral part of the nurturing of the children as […]
The children of Hope Church dedicated their offerings this year to water purification efforts and the purchasing of books for classrooms in Kenya. They had the wonderful opportunity to meet with Hope Church members, Scott and Claire Rumpsa, and learn about what they are doing through Nuru International in Kenya. The Rumpsas talked about the Kenyan […]
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 […]
Believe it or not, summer will come sooner than you think! Applications are available outside the church office for Camp Geneva and Cran Hill Ranch. These Michigan RCA camps offer wonderful opportunities to meet new friends, have fun and adventure, and draw closer to God. Pick up your application soon to participate in the camp […]