The Pastors will be hosting brunch after worship on four summer Sundays. There are 2 ways to sign up: online at this google form link: http://goo.gl/forms/Rkb9ojmtsO and on the sign up sheet in the gathering area. The dates are June 19, July 24, August 21 & 28 from 11:45-1:00. This will be a time of informal conversation […]
The Holland BPW is hosting an electronics waste recycling collection on Saturday, May 21, at the Holland BPW building at 625 Hastings Avenue, from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. There will be rebates for large working appliances such as refrigerators, freezers, air conditioners, and dehumidifiers. Small electronics will be accepted as well. Hope Church will […]
Come to affirm and celebrate the ordination of Jonathan Vanderbeck to Minister of Word and Sacrament at 4:00 pm on Sunday, May 15 at Hope Church. Light reception to follow.
Our all-church campout weekend at Cran-Hill Ranch will be July 15- 17, 2016. Bring your tent, trailer or reserve a spot in the Retreat Center. A variety of activities will be planned for kids from 1 (or under) to 100 (or over)! If you didn’t sign up last year when the sign up sheet was out, you can still sign […]
This year the Christian Education Ministry will host a Teacher Appreciation reception after the 11:00 a.m. service on May 22nd. After pizza lunch, we hope that everyone will extend their sincere thanks to those who have taught and lead our adults, youth and children with a creative, faithful and willing spirit. All leaders, teachers, youth […]
What role does Room for All play in the RCA’s current conversations about homosexuality, and what are the implications for RfA’s ministry going forward? All are invited to join Marilyn Paarlberg, Executive Director of Room for All, at an informal lunch meeting on Sunday, May 15th from 12:15 – 1:15 in Commons II. Please sign up in the gathering area […]
Sundays, 9:40-10:40 am May 1- 22: Economics, Inequality, and Faith Much of the 2016 political debate has centered on America’s economic inequality. What are the root causes and social consequences of inequality? What is a Christian perspective on economics, enterprise, income redistribution, worker rights, and monetary ethics? May 1st: Jordan Bruxvoort, Micah Center (Grand Rapids): […]
Congratulations to Beth Carroll on her Graduation from Western Theological Seminary: Beth graduates on Monday, May 9, completing her Masters of Divinity degree from Western Seminary. Beth has served as the Youth Ministry Director at Hope Church for the past 2 years, and she will be a full time Pastoral Resident at Hope Church for […]
Prayer PALS: Prayers Always Lovingly Said On Sunday, May 8, we will celebrate the Children’s Sabbath, a day when we as a congregation promise to nurture and pray in support of the children of Hope Church as well as those children with special concerns around the world. We want to celebrate all children on this […]
Thanks for walking or supporting the 2016 CROP HUNGER WALK! Now it’s time to find your CROP Walk envelope and gather your pledges from your sponsors. We will be dedicating the offering at worship on Sunday, May 8th. Please turn in your envelope whether or not you walked or collected any funds, as we need […]