I’ve come to an important place in my Doctor of Ministry program. It may not be that I’m quite in the homestretch yet, but at least I’m somewhere in the final curve and know that the homestretch is getting close! Because what I am now focusing on is the final element of my Doctor of […]
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Life is a complex web, interconnected in every dimension. When a relationship is out of sorts, we feel out of sorts spiritually as well, or we can’t concentrate at work. If we’re eating fast food in the car between meetings, exercise is the last thing on our minds. Sitting all day at work and all […]
If you are curious about Mark and Rhonda Edgington’s recent trip to Japan, pictures and short stories about their trip can be found on Rhonda’s webpage. http://rhonda.edgington.info, Under musings:blog. ~Rhonda Edgington, Associate Director of Music and Organist
Have you ever wondered how the pastors and congregational care ministry members learn about people’s needs for care? The very simple answer is they know what people tell them. So here is a request from your pastors and congregational care ministry: please let the office know if you are facing a hospitalization or any other […]
The word of God speaks to the fact that we are all wounded and broken. It is also true that every one of us is tasked with encouraging and supporting those who are hurting. Yet very few of us feel confident to do so. Wisdom of the Wounded is a perspective on how to support […]
This being the first newsletter of the New Year made me think of all that is ” new” with Kids Hope. Well, first I am new to this job as Kids Hope Director. That newness has been exciting for me but also a challenge. Because I like to bring new ideas to an already good […]
The Worship, Prayer and Spirituality ministry is the consistory’s agent for fulfilling the Book of Church Order’s instructions that it “provide services of worship and other activities and organizations in the church’s life for the spiritual benefit and growth of Christ’s people.” Well, that sounds perfunctory. We are a lively group, in reality, and the […]
Congratulations to Hope Church member Dr. Kristen Gray, who is the associate dean for health and counseling and directs the Counseling and Psychological Services office at Hope College, for receiving the national President’s Award from the Association for University and College Counseling Center Directors (AUCCCD)! The award was presented, the citation notes, “in praise for […]
The Outreach and Hospitality Ministry is looking for anyone who would like to help make new members of Hope Church feel welcome and find their niche in their new church home. Even if you are a relatively new member yourself you can help, as you may understand better what is appreciated or needed. We are […]