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Ash Wednesday, March 1 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. Maple Avenue Ministries will also be present with us for dinner and worship.
Mardi Gras Celebration/Shrove Tuesday February 28 A fairly new tradition at Hope Church is an exciting celebration of Mardi Gras. This is traditionally a time of last chance merrymaking before the disciplines of Lent. On Tuesday, February 28th from 6-7:30pm everyone (of all ages) is invited to come enjoy a pancake dinner and to participate […]
February marks a significant change in cadence in the Living Hope renovation project. Much of the actual construction work will look or be complete; in addition to final construction details, we’ll be testing systems like lighting and HVAC controls, receiving inspections, and applying for occupancy permits. By the end of the month, we hope that […]
The 2017 Telephone Directory will be available beginning Sunday, February 5. You can pick up a copy in the gathering area or in the Hope Church office.
Those of you who have wondered if there will be a time to hear me playing the new organ at Hope College will get your chance in February. On Thursday, Feb 9 at 7:30pm, in the new Jack H Miller Center for Musical Arts at Hope College, I will be performing in a unique concert, […]
It is warm hearts, warm boots, warm homes time again! Hope Church has participated in the annual Walk for Warmth for several years. It is a way to help families in need in Ottawa County who have fallen behind in heating bills. Information on what Community Action Agency did last year includes: In the Grand […]
Sundays, 9:40-10:40 am February 5 – Reconciliation Ministry Summary Reconciliation Ministry will summarize classes presented in January: Holland Refugee Program update, Holland’s Youth Programs, Holland Equality Alliance, and Taking Root Ministries. February 12 – 26 Suzanne McDonald, Professor of Systematic and Historical Theology at Western Theological Seminary, will present a series of classes about the […]
Alliance for Cultural and Ethnic Harmony Annual Heart 2 Heart Community Celebration: On Sat, Feb 4, 5 pm to 8:30 pm. Come and enjoy the diversity of Holland’s people. It’s a Potluck and Cultural Sharing Party; everyone is welcome. Please bring a dish to share from your family’s heritage and a non-perishable item for a […]
In March, I will be out of town for about two weeks. First, I’ll be playing an organ concert at Cornell University in Ithaca, NY. I’m excited about this, because while the organ is rather new, it was built using models and techniques heavily researched, that were used by 17th century European organ builders, and […]