You are invited to join our social activism email network! Several members of Hope Church expressed an interest in creating an opt-in email network dedicated to sharing social justice, community non-profit and political advocacy opportunities as they become available. We are calling this email network: “Faith in Action”. Some examples would be information regarding: “A […]
As Christians and part of the Reformed Church in America, we are called to work to affect the culture in which we live. We seek to participate in God’s restoration and healing of creation, and to work toward peace, justice, and reconciliation. Hope Church encourages its members to be politically active as guided by the […]
Close your eyes for a moment. Relax. Sit quietly. Then, recall a time when, for you, everything felt right. For most people, this exercise returns them to childhood. Let yourself recall and describe the place where you were when you felt this way. You may be surprised to discover just how vivid and tactile the […]
Dear Hope Church Sisters and Brothers, the Family of our Lord Jesus Christ, Grace and Peace to You! We are so thrilled to see the completion of Hope Church’s renovation. Our prayers are with you while you are preparing for the Dedication Ceremony. We can only imagine how beautiful the dedication ceremony is going to […]
For many years I sat in our church in Glen Ellyn, IL, listening to my fellow parishioners talk about their work with disadvantaged children. Their stories tugged at my heart and I always thought to myself – that’s something I could do once I retired. Last year that time came, and my wife Barbara and […]
These new members were welcomed into the fellowship of Hope Church on April 30 during the 11 a.m. worship service. Please take the time to welcome these individuals into the family of Hope Church. Todd & Nancy Kamstra join by reaffirmation of faith. Todd works as a social worker for Zeeland Public Schools and is […]
On Saturday, April 29, we celebrated the completion of Hope Church’s facility renovation! Thanks to Colette Choryan from Elzinga & Volkers for taking pictures at the event.
Catch up on the latest Hope Church News! In this issue: Tying Up Loose Ends for Living Hope Hope Church Welcomes New Members Hope Church Participants to Review General Synod on June 18 Holland Quaker Meeting Moves to Hope Church Chapel Haiti Mission Trip in October
Randy Smit is looking for personal care attendants to help with his daily physical needs and routine. Happy “graduates” from Smits compassionate creativity emporium have been fairly healthy, self-aware, strong and sensitive (enough.) They end up with stellar letters of recommendation, great core strength from the lifting and lots of tears and hugs of gratitude […]
A NEW SERIES: Well Being! – # ONE: Well Being flows out to us and from us from several sources! This series will be addressing those sources. Coming first: Following are excerpts from Dr. Lynn Japinga’s Sunday, April 9 sermon: Even if we try not to think and read about it all the time, I […]