May 3 – Children’s Sabbath – Prayer PALS: Prayers Always Lovingly Said On Sunday, May 3, 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 […]
Are you open to a purpose-filled evening of entertainment? Mark your calendar for Think Hope, our annual fellowship and fundraising event: 5 p.m., Saturday, May 16th. The evening will begin with hors d’oeuvres and a chance to bid on the gifts and talents of the Hope Church community, to the benefit of Camp Sunshine—a summer […]
In recognition of Earth Day Wednesday April 22, Hope Church is celebrating Earth Day Sunday on April 19. Hope Church is passionate about Caring for Creation all year long and if you want to help in this effort, contact Hope Church member Joe Arevalo. Earth Day Sunday Events: 11:00 am – Earth Day Service 12:15 […]
How about a game of golf to benefit the CDS Lakeshore Head Start? The CDS Lakeshore Head Start is an organization which Hope Church has supported and housed in part for 50 years. On Friday, May 15, CDS is sponsoring a fundraiser. The primary way you can support CDS’s effort to support children’s readiness for […]
Framing the Conversation We are a Room for All church that has already embraced full participation of LGBTQ people in the life of the church. The current process is designed by the elders to answer a specific question: “Should we as a congregation agree to affirm same gender marriages and permit our church resources and pastors […]
Gardeners! A clean-up extravaganza is planned for Saturday, April 18 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. It is hoped to get the gardens in […]
The sun is shining, there’s a warm breeze on your face, the birds are singing, and tender shoots are emerging from the soil. It makes you want to get outside and go for a walk! How about letting your walk do double duty? Join others in the 35th Holland-Zeeland Area CROP Walk on Saturday April […]
CO-ED FRIDAY NIGHT SOFTBALL LEAGUE JOIN OUR TEAM! If you’re interested in playing on a for-fun co-ed league on Friday nights May – July talk to Andrew Spidahl or sign up in the gathering area at the Fellowship Ministry bulletin board! Come for the softball or for the PIZZA after!
Adult Education Sundays, 9:40–10:40 a.m. April 12 – May 17: Lectionary-Based Bible Study ~ Room 106 Informed by insights from theologian James Alison and philosopher/literary critic René Girard, elder Curtis Gruenler will lead a discussion of lectionary texts. April 12 – April 19: Our New Hymnals ~ Commons I Hymn-singing is essential to our worship and […]
Please mark your calendar for the evening of May 16 to attend Camp Think Hope. The event will benefit Camp Sunshine, which offers a joy-filled summer camp experience for those with developmental disabilities. In addition to food, entertainment, and activities, the evening will include a silent auction of items that reflect the creativity and talents […]