Adult Education: September 2018

September 9: Thinking Smart (and Reformed) in a Post-Truth Age David Myers brings his current roadshow talk to psychology educators home to Hope Church, where he will give examples of popular and potent false beliefs and explain how such come to be. He will also examine possible biases—and successful remedies for them (with resulting surprising […]

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September 9 is Fall Kick-off Sunday

Worship Early Worship begins at 8:30 a.m. in the Chapel. This service offers informal and interactive worship, and encourages people of all ages to participate through music, story, art, drama, and weekly Holy Communion. Worship in the sanctuary begins at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Gordon Wiersma preaching and Pastor Jill Russell as liturgist. Communion will […]

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Children’s Ministry: September 2018

Children’s Ministry The Children’s Ministry strives to offer many opportunities to nurture your child’s faith. Hope Church provides Church School at 9:40 a.m. and Children in Worship during the 11:00 a.m. worship service. On Sunday, September 9, we will celebrate the start of an exciting year together. Church School The children will gather together each […]

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Hope Church News, September 2018

Catch up on the latest Hope Church News! In this issue: September 9 is Fall Kick-off Sunday! Wednesday Evening Fall Series & Retreat: October Liturgy 101 Class: September 16 Guides: Welcoming and engaging with one another Listen to the 11 AM Service in the Chapel      

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Event Information

Did you know you can find up to date event information about Hope Church events and community events on our website at? Hover over “Events” at the top of the page, and then click “Church Events” or “Community Events.” On these pages, you will find a listing of upcoming events. If you click on the title […]

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Kick Off Sunday & Picnic: September 9

Kick Off Sunday is September 9!  Sanctuary Worship time will change to 11:00 a.m. Early Worship will resume at 8:30 a.m. in the Chapel Church School for children and adults will be at 9:40 a.m. After worship, it’s the Kick Off Picnic on 11th Street! Lunch will be provided with a suggested donation of $5 per person or $10 per household. There will be […]

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Bike Ride Sunday, August 5

It’s never too late to sign-up for the Tunnel Park to Rosy Mound bike ride. Bike transport is available and we can drop you off at the half-way point if you don’t want to ride the whole distance.  Gather in the church parking lot on Sunday, August 5 at 11:45 AM. We’ll share a meal at Rosy […]

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Invitation to Early Worship

It is Sunday; 8:30 AM and Rhonda is playing a beautiful piece of music on the piano as those readying for Early Worship settle into chairs in the chapel. There is a loaf of bread placed on the plate along with pitcher and goblets on the communion table. The baptismal font is to the north […]

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Labor Day Holiday Notice

The church office will be closed on Monday, September 3, for the Labor Day Holiday. Office hours will resume on Tuesday, September 4.

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September 9 is Fall Kick-off Sunday

The Hope Church Fall schedule begins Sunday, September 9. After the 11 a.m. service (note change from summer time), we will gather for our annual Kick Off Church Picnic on the church grounds. Watch for details in the September newsletter and upcoming bulletins!

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