Sundays, 9:40-10:40 am March 4: Well-Being We will focus on two facets of well-being by calling attention to: “I AM a living being!” Presenter: Earl Laman. March 4: Born to Belong- we are not isolated and independent beings. Thus, we’ll view the promise and complications of “be-longing”, once again via experiences and realities arising from […]
This year Early Worship will explore Lent using the theme, Lifted Up From the Earth (John 12:32) . We will combine the experience of Lent with the honoring of Black History month. Each week we will listen to readings from Scripture, as well as prayers and readings by authors such as: Maya Angelou, Martin Luther […]
Interfaith Community Dinner Presented by Interfaith Allies Date: Tuesday, March 13, 2018 Time: 6 PM Location: Holland Area Arts Council – 150 E 8th Street, Holland, MI 49423 Come to enjoy conversation with people from various traditions over a vegetarian Thai dinner. All are welcome. Be sure to register early, as space is limited. Suggested […]
The following list reflects the households assigned to greet for the next three months (Please note: the schedule for the entire year is also now posted on a “Greeter Schedule” poster in the gathering area) March Greeters 04 Tom & Judy Bultman 11 Suzanne Buteyn 18 Art & Mary Buys 25 Kurt & Sharon Hopkins […]
Some of you took part in the discussion group a year ago during Season of Reconciliation, based on Soong-Chan Rah’s book Prophetic Lament, in collaboration with other Holland churches. In a continuation of that theme, and because many of us feel the need for more opportunities for collective lament, we will be welcoming a Chicago […]
On Sunday, March 4, 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, March 4, 11, and 25 at 9:40 a.m. in Commons 2. Please contact the church office (392-7947) if you would like more information. […]
Hope Church members are generous people, having supported the Deacons’ Fund with donations of over $8,400 in 2017. However, the needs of the congregation as well as the local and global community continue to grow. Disbursements from the Deacons’ Fund in 2017 totaled over $15,000 (the difference made up by a balance from the previous […]
Ash Wednesday, February 14 6:00 p.m. Dinner* 7:00 p.m. Worship Worship in the sanctuary will include scripture, music, prayer and meditation. The imposition of ashes is an ancient symbol that calls us into this season. *Sign up in the gathering area to help with set up and clean up! Set up starts at 4 p.m. […]
The Congregational Care Ministry operates within the circle of loving care and support that Hope Church members give to one another. We are the team that coordinates and offers congregational care in a variety of ways. We provide the organizational umbrella over funeral lunches, Christmas caroling (poinsettias and cards), baptismal banners, and the knitting ministry. […]
It is that time in our church year calendar to celebrate Mardi Gras/Shrove Tuesday. This is traditionally a time of last chance merrymaking before the disciplines of Lent. The last few years we have had a lot of fun enjoying a pancake dinner with the opportunity to top your pancakes with all the trimmings. On […]