I had one more Bowerman blueberry donut in my bag after a half hour conversation with two of the neighborhood boys and their Grandpa. I left their front stoop as they screamed their excitement for the next neighborhood wide event for kids. I rounded the corner and heard the sound of a table saw. As […]
Who is sponsoring the pick-up Coed Softball Game (August 4) and the Friday evening at Teusink’s Pony Farm (August 18)? These summer activities are sponsored by the Fellowship Ministry. You can find more information about these events in the bulletin, the newsletter, our church website, or you could ask a member of our Fellowship Ministry […]
Plug into Worship The children who remain in worship are invited to “Don’t just sit there, DO something!” There is a separate blue sheet available to help you stay engaged in the worship service. It gives you an opportunity to answer some questions about the service and about how you relate to what you have […]
Registration for Room for All’s 2017 national conference titled ““A Kaleidoscope of Intersections” is now open! The conference starts Thursday evening, September 28, through Saturday, September 30 at noon, at Hope Church! Full inclusion for LGBTQ people of all races, faith expressions and ages is front and center at this year’s conference. Early-bird discount registration […]
Hope Church has the privilege of hosting the Room for All National Conference this year which is happening September 28 – 30. There is a need for many volunteers in a variety of ways. Please take a moment to look through the requests and sign up for the spot you feel God can use your […]
The Hope Church Fall schedule begins Sunday, September 10. After the 11 a.m. service (note change from summer time), we will gather for our annual Kick Off Church Picnic on the church grounds. Watch for details in upcoming bulletins!
Fellowship Ministry is hosting a summer picnic at 6 p.m. on Friday, August 18! Bring your own picnic supper and meet at Teusink’s Farm. The picnic area is no charge and will be available to Hope Church members and friends for food and fellowship. Watermelon will be provided by the Fellowship Ministry. From 6 – […]
Catch up on the latest Hope Church News! In this issue: August 18 Picnic September 10 is Fall Kick-off Sunday Room for All Conference: Volunteers Needed “Faith in Action” Email Network September, October, & November Greeters
Room 106 was a workhorse for us during the renovation. It housed construction and church staff and stored lots of displaced supplies and equipment during the duration. Now it’s time to help 106 achieve its destiny! We envisioned it during construction planning as a place friendly to the arts, sort of a “youth room for grown-ups.” […]
September 20: Three Dog Life by Abigail Thomas Leader: Rhonda Edgington Hostesses: Lois Boersma and Deborah Schakel October 18: The Summer Before the War by Helen Simonson Leader: Ruth Donaldson Hostesses: Amy Smith and Lauren Heyboer November 15: Chilbury Ladies’ Choir by Jennifer Ryan Leader: Linda Rynbrandt Hostesses: Ruth Donaldson and Barb Osborn December 20: When Breath […]