“…the earth brings forth its shoots…” Isaiah 61.11 8:30 am Early Worship 9:40 am Adult Education 11:00 am Worship 12:15 pm Pizza Sunday 12:35 pm Jubilate Choir Rehearsal 1:00 pm Congregational Caroling Share the spirit of celebration and joy with those who find it difficult to join us. Poinsettias, gift bags, and cards will be […]
Wednesdays, January 17, 24, 31, 6:45pm-8:00pm: Healing the Heart of Democracy by Parker Palmer This book offers the call for “the courage to create a politics worthy of the human spirit” as Palmer brings a spirituality of compassion and hope to the political divisiveness of our time. Palmer explores 5 “habits of the heart” to […]
“…and the elements will be dissolved with fire, and the earth and everything on it will be disclosed.” 2 Peter 3.10 8:30 am Early Worship 10:00 am St. Nicholas Breakfast This will be a time to remember the traditions of St. Nicholas and share breakfast in the Commons. There will be a special gift for […]
Catch up on the latest Hope Church News! In this issue: Advent 2017 Season of Reconciliation Book Study: January 17, 24, 31 Hope Church Welcomes New Members New Leadership for Caring for Creation December, January & February Greeters
“From the fig tree learn its lesson…” Mark 13.28 8:30 am Early Worship 9:40 am Adult Education 11:00 am Worship, Communion 4:15 pm Jubilate Choir Rehearsal 5:00 pm Children – Crafts Preschool* through 5th grade will make crafts for the Advent and Christmas season. *Young children should be accompanied by an adult or an older […]
Saint Nicholas Breakfast Please join us before worship at 10:00 am on Sunday, December 10 to celebrate a Saint Nicholas Breakfast. Children will meet Saint Nicholas during worship and be able to visit with him during the breakfast. We will enjoy scrambled eggs, pig-in-a-blankets, and oranges. Please have children bring an extra shoe to leave […]
Christmas Ornaments for the Children Each year the younger children (pre-school through elementary ages) are encouraged to take an ornament home with them from Hope Church. These ornaments will be available from the tree displayed in the Gathering Area and will be available beginning December 10th. Enjoy them on your tree at home. Church School […]
As in past years, Hope Church is supporting families within our community in helping with Christmas gifts for children and parents. But different this year, is that we will simply be asking you to purchase and contribute $25 gift cards along with a Christmas card. The process will go like this: Hope Church Christmas Gift […]
Introducing Neighborhood Connector Lisa Kasten I have lived in the Holland Historic District since April of 1996. I have watched families and individuals grow here and formed friendships that have continued through our children. There was always a deeper desire to see people connect outside of our small little worlds and share in community life. […]
Audience members can again experience both history and television in the making during the filming of Episode Three of “Inventing America: Conversations with the Founders” on Friday, Dec. 8, at 7:30 p.m. at Hope College in the DeWitt Center main theatre. The public is invited to the one-time performance. Admission is free, although advance tickets […]