Envelopes for 2019 offerings are available for pick-up in the Gathering Area. They are displayed alphabetically. If you are unable to be in worship and need your envelopes mailed, please call the office. Special envelopes for the initial offering and for contributions to the Deacons Fund are enclosed, as well as envelopes for special holiday […]
Catch up on the latest Hope Church News! In this issue: Season of Reconciliation 2019: January 20 – February 10 Congregational Meeting: January 27 Medical Leave for Pastor Jill Staff Departure: Bruce Ten Haken Two Job Opportunities – Administrative Assistant & Housekeeper
A new initiative at Hope Church, the Facility Strategy Committee has as its primary purpose to be intentional about planning for and managing our facility as an asset to our ministry. This charge grew out of what we learned from the Living Hope facility renovation, which necessarily included a number of upgrades, especially to HVAC […]
Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ, Thank you SO MUCH for making such a big deal over us during our visit to Hope on October 21st. The regard and attention were uplifting and the leftover cake we took home has continued to nourish us as it reminds us of your love. May God bless you […]
Hope Church member Todd Kamstra, ZPS counselor and advocate for the be nice. program, received the Elizabeth Sarafis Live, Laugh, Love Recognition Award at the Mental Health Foundation of West Michigan annual event. The award recognizes Kamstra’s dedication and commitment towards mental health awareness and the be nice. program. Elizabeth Sarafis served on the Mental […]
I’m not sure when or how I first found myself in one of Laurie Baron’s writing circles, but whatever the circumstance, her gracious spirit put me at ease. Then the intriguing prompts and quotes she kept pulling out of her basket or notebook inspired me to begin writing, and the welcoming energy of the group […]
Sociologists tell us that Americans now spend 90% of their time indoors. Spiritual mentors, however, note the importance of engagement with nature. Beings made from the dust of the earth lose something of their very soul when separated from nature. The following narrative from Dave and Janice Chase conveys well the joys and values of […]
I have been blessed with a job that allows me to connect with my neighbors, and those in this community. I have seen those who struggle, those who flourish and others that just exist. One of the pieces of my job is to support a group of neighbors who desire to play a more invested […]
These new members were welcomed into the fellowship of Hope Church on November 18 during the 11 a.m. worship service. Please take the time to welcome these individuals into the family of Hope Church. Bill and Sue Hondorp join by transfer from Third Reformed Church, Grand Rapids, MI. They moved to Holland in May of […]
Here’s a brief poetry exercise for you to do: – Take a moment to read the poem in the far-right column. It’s a poem I wrote in 2007 titled “Mundane.” – Now, read the poem again. I’ve developed a habit of always reading poems twice. – So, what do you think? – or better yet, […]