Andrew Spidahl, Neighborhood Connector I am thinking of an open neighborhood meeting in September about the safety of crossing Van Raalte Avenue to get to Kollen Park. The image I have is of a young boy relentlessly raising his hand to question the engineer who is giving the presentation. He wants to be sure he […]
Peter Boogaart, Caring for Creation Coordinator The challenge is over and the challenge was met. Thanks and congratulations to each of you who participated in our Ottawa County Parks Challenge. Maybe you were one of those who trekked through knee deep snow at Burr Oak Landing or endured blazing heat at North Beach Park. Maybe […]
Our Kids Hope program year is now entering its third month and we are enjoying the benefits of growing relationships between our mentors and their Kids Hope students. We are delighted to see these relationships developing, because without a strong relationship it’s very difficult to affect the social and academic growth we all want for […]
Thank you to the volunteers who helped make 300 blueberry pies Thank you to those who bought pies and helped us raise $2,926.77 Thank you to Hope Church for giving the Gift of Hope The money raised will support the Haiti Foundation Against Poverty’s “Gift of Hope” program. Gift of Hope provides opportunity, training, discipleship, […]
The Consistory met on November 11. Among other items of business, the following topics of conversation were significant to share with the congregation: Consistory continued the conversation begun in October about how Hope Church addresses questions of social justice and public policy in light of our faith and divergent political opinions. A half page summary […]
As the holiday season whips into its frenzied pace all around us, we are invited to observe a very different season. The season of Advent invites us to “come and walk in the light of the Lord.” This alternative season is not necessarily opposed to parties, caroling, gatherings of friends and family, or the exchange […]
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Alternative Christmas Gifts Tired of searching for the “perfect present”? Sponsor a chicken, goat, cow or other items that can provide food and income for hungry families through the RCA Care Network, Give A Gift of Hope. Look for more information in the Gathering Area. Tree of Light Become more involved in the lives of […]
The results are in! This year’s Thanksgiving Turkey Drive raised a record $2,575! This translates to about 257 turkeys that will be given to struggling families in our community so that they may enjoy a Thanksgiving meal. Thankfully, we did it again!
The floral arrangements in the chancel enhance our worship environment on Sundays. Thank you to all who have contributed to the flower fund by designating a Sunday in memory, honor, or celebration of a loved one or special occasion. Check the flower calendar in the Gathering Area and sign up for your special week. The […]