When asked to speak on my involvement as an advocate for housing in the city of Holland I was hesitant, but said yes. Personally I’m a behind the scenes guy who would rather problem solve in the shadows. Let me give you little history about how I came to Hope Church. I was involved with […]
Greetings Hope Church! My name is Katie Norris and I already feel so welcomed by the staff at Hope Church. I am eager to meet all of you and discover the wonderful activities and ministries that Hope is involved in. I am excited to work alongside such a positive and supportive staff and anxious to […]
Lent Devotions for Children and their Families During the season of Lent take some time as a family to follow Jesus’ journey through the city of Jerusalem by reading together and adding a sticker on the centerpiece. Together you will be reminded of all the events and people Jesus encountered during Holy Week. Each family […]
Catch up on the latest Hope Church News! In this issue: The Season of Lent at Hope Church Witness to Reconciliation New Administrative Assistant: Welcome, Katie Norris! An Update from the Refugee Support Network Prepare to Celebrate the Living Hope Renovation Project
The following list reflects the households assigned to greet for the next three months (Please note: the schedule for the entire year is also now posted on a “Greeter Schedule” poster on the music room windows): March Greeters 05 Cindi Veldheer-DeYoung & Terry DeYoung 12 Kyle Vohlken 19 Ed & Ann Anderson 26 Kia & […]
Support groups are organizations of people who share a common challenge, who meet together to discuss their experiences, share ideas, and provide emotional support for one another. Usually a support group is led by a member who has had some training in facilitating group discussions. Listed here are a variety of local support groups for […]
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 […]
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 […]
What is the Sacristy Guild? It is a group of people who take time each week to prepare the sanctuary for worship. The work of the Sacristy Guild is to ensure that our sanctuary reflects the holiness and the joy that we all create together in worship. In preparing for each service, the guild members […]
In Kindergarten I stole a box of stars from my teacher’s desk. I wanted them not only because they were shinny and pretty, but because I had a deep desire to stick the stars all over my life. Then I could feel like I was ok—a person worthy of a shiny star. Why did I […]