Sundays, 9:40–10:40 a.m. in Commons I Oct 11: Dr. Annie Dandavati, Professor of Political Science and Director of International Studies at Hope College, will discuss current Islamic politics in the Middle East. October 18–25: Caring for Creation Oct 18: Everything Is Interconnected? Such is the refrain in the new papal encyclical. Is it true? If […]
October 7, 14, 21, 28 6:45 – 8:15 p.m. – dessert provided The Bible Tells Me So…Why Defending Scripture Has Made Us Unable to Read It by Peter Enns A Book Study with Pastor Gordon Wiersma: “I haven’t read this whole book yet (I’m planning to do so with this study group!), but I have read enough of […]
At its September meeting, the RCA Holland Classis approved our plan for financing our facility renovation project through construction, as pledges are received. That approval was the last requirement to be fulfilled to assure that resources are in place as construction begins. Our financing is through the RCA Growth Fund, which uses income for benevolence, […]
CHILDREN IN WORSHIP Last month the Children in Worship leaders and the children began their very special time worshipping together. The leaders in each worship center have wonderful stories to tell the children each Sunday, and then the children have an opportunity to spend some time reflecting, and responding to the story they have heard. […]
If you missed having your photo taken as a part of the new church photo directory, you can still send in a digital or hard-copy photo to the office by Monday, October 12 to be included in the directory. Please note that the photo needs to be a vertical (NOT horizontal) picture, head and shoulder […]
The Holland-Hope College Sustainability Institute (HHCSI) will be hosting its first Annual Event called “Energize You!”, from 6:00pm – 8:30pm on October 8, 2015 in the Midtown Center located at 96 W 15th St, Holland, MI 49423. This event will serve as an awards ceremony for a student video competition, an expo for local organizations […]
On Sunday, October 4, at 9:40 a.m., an Orientation to Hope Church Class will begin for people who are exploring possible membership at Hope Church. The class will meet on three Sunday mornings, October 4, 11, and 18 at 9:40 a.m. in the Garden Lounge. A meal and a meeting with the Board of Elders […]
World Communion Sunday, October 4: Collection of Breads for Community Kitchen Please plan to bake or purchase a loaf of bread to bring to worship on Sunday, World Communion Sunday, October 4. The loaves will be received at our 8:30 am and 11 am worship services to beautify our communion celebration, and then will be […]
This Sunday, September 27, bring your Pizza (it’s Pizza Sunday) with you and come to Room 106 after 11 AM worship for a special showing of “Dirt! The Movie”. Industrial farming, mining, and urban development have endangered the soil and resulted in cataclysmic droughts, starvation, floods, and climate change. How can humans reconnect to dirt […]
Diners Club is a wonderful opportunity for fun and fellowship with members and friends of Hope Church. This year’s dinner dates will be: October 16 or 17, 2015 January 22 or 23, 2016 April 15 or 16, 2016 From the sign-up sheets, groups of seven or eight are randomly formed with ‘hosts’ (or co-hosts) listed […]