Continuing an Advent tradition, decorated gift bags will be on the pegboards in the Gathering Area. They will be delivered by Hope Church carolers on December 16 for those who live local. Enrich your Advent season by sharing Christmas cards with these members: LeVada Bombe Ted & Shirley Bosch Dan DeGraaf Helen DeWeerd Peggy Fitzgerald […]
An electronic version of the daily Bible readings for the coming year (Advent 2018-Advent 2019) can be found at this link. Printed copies are available at the Advent table in the gathering area.
Catch up on the latest Hope Church News! In this issue: Christmas Offering to support Doctors Without Borders in Yemen Christmas Cards for our Members Additional Advent Opportunities Hope Church Welcomes New Members Season of Reconciliation Book Study: January 23, 30 & February 6
Advent is a time of old and new traditions at Hope Church. It can truly be an inter-generational experience. Join us this advent season as we prepare for the celebration of Christ’s birth. Download the 2018 Advent Schedule ~Original Advent artwork by Kari Miller Fenwood
“Everyone worships the god they believe in.” I first heard these words from a spiritual director twenty-five years ago. At the time, my reaction was; “Duh???!!! Tell me something I don’t know.” Muslims, Buddhists, Christians…. It’s pretty obvious isn’t it?” In time I learned that she had more in mind than a Wikipedia-like catalogue of […]
Late in August, Pastor Beth and I were invited by Hope Church member and Associate Dean for Residential Life and Education, Kristyn Bockniak, to share some faith reflections with the Resident Assistants who were doing their training for the coming school year. We decided to share one of the scripture passages that is fundamental to […]
Greetings Friends — This month we feature the creative contribution of a joyous soul, our dear Carole Hintz. Her love for whimsy hands us a hefty spoonful of Helen Bevington’s autumnal breakfast and plenty to smile about. And her own prayerful SHALOM is a poem you’ll want to take with you, especially through the more […]
The Disability Concerns Ministry is one of Hope Church’s newer ministries, although the purpose of this ministry has long been addressed by a variety of ministries. When this ministry began as a task force, the group affirmed the following statement of mission for its work: “The Hope Church Disability Task Force believes in welcoming all […]
A young lady confidently walked around the room with a raised glass of water while leading a seminar and explaining stress management to her audience. Everyone knew she was going to ask the ultimate question, ‘Half empty or half full?’ She fooled them all. “How heavy is this glass of water?” she inquired with a […]
This is the last of my 3 part series of the Who, What & Why of Kids Hope. Part 1 included a list of all those who have been a part of the Kids Hope Program since it began at Hope Church 15 years ago. Since then I have found in my files even more […]