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Hope Church Friends, The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) has issued an urgent call to action. Any further unchecked emissions of greenhouse gases will lead to irreparable global harm. We need to begin a rapid and deep cut in our use of fossil fuels. Time is short. The IPCC suggests that what we do, […]
On Sunday, April 25, at 9:40 a.m., an Orientation to Hope Church Class will begin for people wanting to learn more about Hope Church. The class will meet on three Sunday mornings over Zoom, April 25, May 2 & 9 at 9:40 a.m. Please contact the church office (392-7947) if you would like more information. You are cordially and warmly invited […]
Easter Egg Hunt Sunday April 4 from 9:45am – 2pm outside in the Hope Church Gardens: Please sign up your child for this event by Thursday, April 1 Link to Easter Egg Hunt Sign Up. The Easter Egg Hunt will continue until 2pm. The children will be able to collect a predetermined set of eggs and take […]
This fund is used when needs come in as emergency requests for food, gas, emergency auto repairs, rental and utility expenses to help people remain in their home and keep it comfortable, unexpected medical or expenses. During the past pandemic year, the Deacons Fund has been a very valuable source for assistance in many circumstances, […]
We are so excited to be able to come together and have an Easter outdoor service in the Hope Church parking lot on Sunday, April 4 from 8:45 am – 9:30 am! The service will consist of a brass ensemble, hymns, scripture and prayer and we are thrilled to use our new outdoor sound system! […]
April 11: Speaker Peter Boogaart for Citizens Climate Lobby Topic: Meeting the Climate Challenge: It’s a 60/40 Thing. April 18 and 25: Speaker Paul Sachs, Director of Planning and Performance Improvement for Ottawa Co. Topic: If you live in the Great Lakes State, you may think that access to fresh drinking water will always be […]
Building and Grounds Ministry would like to invite you to a socially distanced gardening party on Saturday, March 27, from 9:00-12:00. This will be for the annual cleaning up of the Hope Church gardens which involves raking leaves, some pruning, cutting off of grasses, etc. Please bring your own tools. Masks will need to be worn […]
From the Hope Church Pastors: “We are involved with a new community initiative on issues of social justice, and there is an upcoming community forum to provide information on these efforts. As we are engaged in these efforts, the pastors are in ongoing communication with the Consistory, and we are excited to be at a […]
Tenebrae Service, Maundy Thursday, April 1 7 p.m. Via Facebook Live (facebook.com/hopechurchholland), we will share in our traditional Tenebrae Service on Maundy Thursday. By interweaving readings, music, and the symbolism of extinguishing candles to denote the gathering darkness, we will walk with Jesus from his celebration of the passover with his disciples through his death […]
By Jocelyn Van Heest, Children’s Ministry Director In the Worship Centers, the children are well aware that there are important and meaningful seasons before each great celebration in our church year. The season of Lent is the time when we are preparing and making our hearts ready to celebrate Easter. The Lenten journey is a […]