Tree of Light 2017: A Different Kind of Giving

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 […]

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Washington School Neighbors: My New Role

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. […]

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Episode Three of “Inventing America”

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 […]

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Kick Off Sunday is September 10!

Kick Off Sunday is September 10!  Sanctuary Worship time will change to 11:00 a.m. Early Worship will resume at 8:30 a.m. in the Chapel Church School for children and adults will be at 9:40 a.m. After worship, it’s the Kick Off Picnic on the church grounds! Lunch will be provided with a suggested donation of $5 per person or $10 per household. There will be activities […]

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ACEH Potluck in the Park – August 13

Sun, August 13, 1 pm: Annual Potluck in the Park hosted by the Alliance for Cultural and Ethnic Harmony (ACEH). Fun, fellowship, food. Everyone is welcome. Park location will be announced soon. Look for more info at: www.harmonyalliance.org.

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48-Hour Domestic Mediator Training August 7-11 & 14

WHEN: Mon., August 7th – Fri., August 11th, 2017 & Mon., August 14th, 2017, from 8:30 am – 5:00 pm each day. WHERE: Mediation Services, 68 West 8th Street, Suite 220, Holland, MI COST: $895 standard registration fee {$880 if paying with a check} OR $75 active volunteer registration fee (requires a two-year monthly volunteering […]

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Rhonda Edgington Local Concert

In August, Rhonda is excited to be performing a 30 min concert at Grace Episcopal, on their new pipe organ, as part of their new Grace Notes series. This will be happening Sunday, August 27 at 3pm. Grace has just installed a brand new pipe organ, built by Martin Pasi and associates of Roy, Washington. […]

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Hope Church Readers: Sept. 20

Hope Church Readers is a group of women who meet once a month to discuss books! Our discussions are lively and interesting! For more information, please contact the church office, or call Lauren Heyboer. We are always happy to have new members! Book lists for the coming year are available at the Welcome Desk! Looking […]

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Vietnam Update: Children with HIV/AIDS

In April, I made my annual visit to Vietnam working on a project I have been involved with since 2007, in support of children with HIV/AIDS. Here is an example of one of the many families I visited while working with the Warm Hold Association Team. Kim Loan Nguyen has two children. Phuong (8 years […]

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