By Jon OsbornMost of us have had the experience of moving residences once or perhaps several times. To make that happen, we usually save up money, borrow a truck, mobilize family and friends, and, over the course of a few days, wrestle our belongings to our new residence. When we arrive, we often unpack and […]

By Bob LuidensI couldn’t physically hear the voice intoning it, but I sensed the message nonetheless. And it resonated with a paradoxical truth that was both surprising and energizing: “Just because this door has been closed for you, Bob, doesn’t mean it can’t be used by someone else.” It had been a few days since […]

By Karen Pearson, Hope Church member and President, Kids Hope USA During a Sunday service in the fall of 2010, Judy VanderWilt described a mentoring program I hadn’t heard of before: Kids Hope USA! Despite having two very small children and a part-time role at Hope College, I felt the tug of the Holy Spirit […]

Early WorshipFor the season of Lent, Early Worship will explore one or two verses of the Beatitudes (Matthew 5:1-11) each week along with a selected Psalm, piece of classical music, and poem by Mary Oliver that reflect the Beatitude verse of that week. Our services will also include prayers that focus on Beatitude themes from […]

“Then I acknowledged my sin to you, and I did not hide my iniquity; I said, ‘I will confess my transgressions to the LORD,’ and you forgave the guilt of my sin. Selah” Psalm 32:5 Have you ever buried a regret or secret so deep into your psyche that it almost takes on a life […]

Click here to catch up on the latest Hope Church news with the Lent issue of “Salt and Light”! In this issue: Exploring Through Lent Worship during Holy Week Plan for Low Carbon Sunday and Outdoor Events Mark Family Calendars for Peace Camp June 22 to 26 Inaugural Hope Church Art Show!

Dick Otterness, retired RCA pastor and missionary now living in northern Wisconsin, is in need of a kidney. Because of renal failure, Dick now requires hemodialysis three times a week while he awaits the possibility of a kidney transplant, optimally from a living donor. Hope Church parish nurse Ginger Clark and Hope Church member Bob […]

Restorative Circle Facilitator Training: January 23rd and January 24th from 9am-4pm This two day training is for anyone who is eager to support the creation of strong communities, families, and work environments.  You will learn how to communicate and collaborate during times of conflict or even just around different points of view.  You will develop […]

Published on thatreformedblog.com by Cindi Veldheer DeYoung A good friend of ours read scripture during the Sunday service a few weeks ago. I was affected by her very good reading—affected both cognitively and emotionally. She read well, and her voice of faith resonated with me in a sense of faithful solidarity. This person was well-selected, […]