Haiti Mission Trip April 4-11, 2016

Informational packets about this trip are available at the Welcome Station in the Gathering Area, or contact Ben Sikkink. The group will meet on Sunday, February 7, at 12:15 in the library to complete necessary paperwork and order plane tickets. The work projects that we will do will likely focus on the new ‘Forever Orphanage’ […]

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“Everybody Belongs, Everybody Serves”: Feb. 23

Are you looking for ways to support the needs of all persons within your congregation?  If so, plan to attend a workshop event which will provide ways in which your church can support its work for and with persons with disabilities.  This event will be held on Tuesday, February 23, 2016, 7:00-9:00 p.m. at Hope […]

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Haiti Mission Trip and Donation Opportunity

The Haiti mission trip is scheduled for April 4-11. Please let Ben Sikkink know this week if you would like to be part of this challenging but rewarding venture. We will meet Sunday, February 7 at 12:15 pm to complete necessary paperwork and make other preparations. There is also another immediate opportunity to help Haiti Foundation Against Poverty. […]

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Flint Water Crisis Response

Hope Church is partnering with our sister congregation Maple Avenue Ministries to respond directly to needs in Flint.  A member of Maple Ave. Ministries who is from Flint has identified a need that goes beyond the drinking/cooking water crisis to the reality that people don’t have enough water to bathe. Accordingly, funds are being collected […]

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Your Help Needed for Room 106 Facelift

Check out this post from the Living Hope Renovations blog: Actual hands-on work is beginning! After months and months of research and planning and review, we’ve reached the point at which we can start to get our hands dirty. Room 106 is first up, for a couple of reasons. When we defined the requirements, it […]

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New Expanded Blood Pressure Clinic: Jan. 24

Beginning January there is a new opportunity for you! The monthly Blood Pressure Clinic will now expand to a time to consult with the Parish Nurse about any questions or concerns- such as medications, physical concerns, how to communicate with your Doctor, coping recommendations and emotional support. There will also be additional staff available if it’s just a blood pressure […]

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Restorative Circle Facilitator Training: Feb. 4-5

Thursday, February 4, 9am- 4pm Friday, February 5, 9am- 4pm This two day training is for anyone who is eager to support the creation of strong communities, families, work environments and congregations. You will learn how to communicate and collaborate during times of conflict or even just around different points of view. You will develop skills that can be put to practice immediately in […]

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Home Energy Retrofit Results: Jan. 19

Living Sustainably Along the Lakeshore presents “Home Energy Retrofit Results – Less Energy, More Comfort” as part of a educational series. The event will take place Tuesday, January 19 from 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm in the Herrick District Library Auditorium. For more information, please visit: www.hope.edu/sustainability-institute.

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Haiti Mission Trip: April 4-11

Informational packets about this trip are available at the Welcome Station in the Gathering Area, or contact Ben Sikkink. The deadline for signing up for the trip is January 31, 2016. However, if you need a passport or need to get the recommended immunizations, those processes should be started soon. The work projects that we […]

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Season of Reconciliation: Art

Artist Joel Schoon-Tanis will be with Hope Church on January 24, 31, and February 7 to lead us in a creative process and create a collage together. On January 24, Joel will work with Early Worship at 8:30 am, 6th-12th grade Youth at a special all youth ed. hour at 9:00-10:30 am, and worship at […]

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