From Pastor Gordon: I worked with Pastor Jill and Pastor Beth in writing this article and we are signing it together, as this message is one we all want to share with you. In April of this year I wrote this in my and finally article, mindful of the upcoming election: “To be a church […]
Have you noticed the new banner in the gathering area? The Reconciliation Ministry requested that this banner be hung as Advent turned to Christmastide and throughout the Season of Reconciliation. They saw in this a clear linkage between the biblical story that forms us as followers of Jesus and the very contentious conversation happening in […]
Catch up on the latest Hope Church News! In this issue: Season of Reconciliation 2017 Banner in the Gathering Area Congregational Care Changes Save the Date: April 29 ~ Living Hope Renovations Dedication Congratulations Judy Vander Wilt!
Your Body: Fantabulous “….awesomely and wonderfully made….” A moody teenage boy wrestling with skin concerns said, “I hate my skin!” Father, “Then take it off.” Son, “That’s stupid, everything would fall out!” Father, “So live with it.” So we do, from our silky soft first day to our wrinkled, rumpled last. Skin, our biggest organ, […]
These new members were welcomed into the fellowship of Hope Church on November 20 during the 11 a.m. worship service. Please take the time to welcome these individuals into the family of Hope Church. QiaoQiao Chen joins by reaffirmation of faith. Qiaoqiao is currently studying at Western Theological Seminary. She is also a seminary intern […]
God with us in Faithfulness “the obedience of faith” Romans 1:5 8:30 am Early Worship 9:40 am Adult Education 11:00 am Worship 12:15 pm Pizza Sunday 12:30 pm Jubilate Choir Rehearsal 1:00 pm Congregational Caroling Share the spirit of celebration and joy with those who find it difficult to join us. Poinsettias, gift bags, and cards […]
Hope Church is accepting applications for a part-time Early Worship Music Coordinator position. The Early Worship Music Coordinator will coordinate the Early Worship Music program as a vital ministry for the church’s Christian mission. This person is skilled in the area of keyboard accompaniment and has experience in leading worship. It is the expectation that this […]
To our Hope Church members and friends, Much of the work of Non-Governmental Organizations around the world is to do “relief” work where it’s needed. Last week the work we saw that needs to be done in Haiti looked more like needing “re-creation”. Some of the wreckage and ruin in southern Haiti was the result […]
As the end of the year approaches, the Living Hope facility renovation team reflects on how far we’ve come during 2016. Some parts of our facility are already complete or refreshed and in use; other parts are roughed in far enough for us to clearly see our vision is becoming a reality. It’s been and […]
Congratulations to Hope Church member Judy Vander Wilt!!! Recently, Judy was honored by the Lakeshore Disability Network along with 10 other outstanding disability advocates in Ottawa and Allegan counties during the Ability Award reception at Baker Lofts, in Holland. The article below illustrates the many ways Judy has engaged in leadership, advocacy, and empowerment of […]