There will be a brief Congregational Meeting this Sunday, April 24 in the sanctuary immediately following 11am worship. There will be four items on the agenda: 1. Elect New Consistory Members: The Nominating Committee has assembled the following slate of Consistory nominees, approved by Consistory: DEACONS: Becky Derrick; Lise Topp; Josh Beard; Tom Bultman ELDERS: Barb Knoops; Wendy Rebhan; David […]
Auction donations for the Build Hope dinner and auction on April 30 are still welcome! Think about your possibilities, which could include handcrafted or home-baked items, certificates for food or services (babysitting, landscaping, or whatever your talents are), artwork, holiday opportunities, etc. Anything goes! To donate, pick up a form from the Gathering Area or church office, and deliver your item (or […]
For many years, Hope Church has generously given to and supported the work of the Center for Women in Transition, the only agency in Ottawa and Allegan counties dedicated to serving the victims and survivors of domestic and sexual abuse. Hope Church members are invited to attend the Center’s annual fundraising event, Reach for the […]
We are in need of 20 volunteers to staff the Hope Church parking lot on three different days during Tulip Time, on which we will be collecting a $5 fee for parking. Proceeds will benefit High Hopes’ Summer Mission Trip. Please sign up in the gathering area if you are able to help out during […]
The Haiti Foundation Against Poverty will be holding a fundraising dinner and auction on May 4 at the Neland Avenue CRC, Grand Rapids. The food will be prepared by Myslene, the head cook at their Port-au-Prince compound. The cost is $20 in advance; $25 at the door. Email or call Ben Sikkink (616-218-4475) if you […]
Compassionate Connection presents Blood, Water and Fire – Art Response 3.0: Evoke, Explore, Express. April 23 and May 21… All are welcome. All sessions will be held from 10 am – 12 pm in the Hope Church Commons. Please sign up on the sign up sheet in the gathering area by April 17. You can also contact Randy Smit with any questions. A […]
Will you join us for an evening of entertainment that just happens to be purpose-filled? Mark your calendar for Build Hope, our annual fellowship and fundraising event: 5 p.m., Saturday, April 30th. The evening is a celebration of the gifts and talents of the community of Hope Church, brought together to benefit many ways in which our building […]
Gardeners! A clean-up extravaganza is planned for Saturday, April 9 from 9:00 am til noon! Plan to come for an hour or half a day – there will be plenty to do and people to tell you what to do! Bring your own equipment and gardening gloves. Many hands make light work!
I was a stranger, and you welcomed me. Matthew 25:35b If you’ve heard or read something about the refugee crisis and wondered, “What can I do?” we have an idea. Bethany Christian Services is expecting many refugee families to arrive in West Michigan from countries such as Syria, Burma, Iraq, Cuba, Afghanistan, and African countries […]
For the benefit of anyone who’s away on spring break or was otherwise unable to be at church yesterday, here’s the update, more or less, that was shared by Lois Maassen during Life of Hope: The weather in the previous 48 hours is a pretty good metaphor for the phase we’re entering with our renovation […]