Climate Action Opportunity: Citizens’ Climate Lobby will be in Washington D.C on June 11th calling on our local congressional representatives. CCL is asking Representatives Huizenga and Upton to cosponsor HR 763, a comprehensive solution to fossil fuel pollution. We need you to add your voice to that effort by submitting a letter of concern. See Peter Boogaart, […]
The following list reflects the households assigned to greet for the next three months: June Greeters 2 Meyer, Mary 9 Mezeske, Richard & Barbara 16 Moreno, Tony & Cassandra 23 Mulder, Ron & Sandy 30 Mullens, Tom & Carol Bechtel July Greeters 7 Laman, Mark & Cindy 14 Landes, Perry & Pam 21 Leaske, Fred […]
Not very long ago Pastor Gordon commented that people seem to be hanging around for fellowship after worship services more than was the norm years ago. We noted that a number of factors has contributed to this “buzz” of conversation and connection after services: the enlarged gathering area has definitely contributed but also the Second […]
Last night I attended a panel discussion on ACEs or Adverse Childhood Experiences. I was interested in this because I am well aware that many of our Kids Hope children are affected by these. The three types of ACE’s include Abuse, Neglect and Household Dysfunction. The students that are referred to our program could be […]
Please email office@hopechurchrca.org with details of graduation from high school, college, or graduate school. If you know your future plans, please include those. We will recognize our graduates at a later date in a Sunday worship bulletin.
Amid my parish nurse experiences, I have been prompted in many ways to pay more attention to the skill and gift of listening. I heard about generous listening in early worship, discussed compassionate listening with Congregational Care and Health Ministry, witnessed examples of it at REST support group and have had many personal situations to […]
Judi and I have just returned from a trip to the Great Smoky Mountains. The name is honest—their appearance is smoky. There’s a scientific explanation for this, but I’m not going to share it; I prefer the wonder of it all. The mountains are the progeny of an old relationship. Two continents embraced—millennia ago—and they […]
We all know Lois Maassen as someone who wears many hats at Hope Church and beyond. (I won’t even begin to name them, because I would inevitably miss some important things!) I know her as a person who loves the written word, and so I was pleased when she agreed to be a part of […]
This past year we focused on evaluating what we are doing and how we can more effectively align with our mission. Mentoring Ministry One goal became enriching our Mentoring Ministry (previously called Sponsorship of New Members), which was accomplished by finding people (Guides) interested in making the transition into Hope Church as seamless as possible. […]
These new members were welcomed into the fellowship of Hope Church on April 14 during the 11 a.m. worship service. Please take the time to welcome these individuals into the family of Hope Church. Jennie and Jason VanderLugt come from Engedi Church and join by reaffirmation of faith. They are high school sweethearts who grew […]