The daily Bible readings from At Home with the Word 2013-2014 are now available online and outside the church office. These readings are part of a regular, three-year rotation known as the Revised Common Lectionary. Though the lectionary was first developed a long time ago, you will be surprised how frequently the reading of the […]
Ellen Hale, Health Ministry Advance care planning is not just for end of life. It’s for anytime you cannot make healthcare decisions for yourself. Most of us have difficulty imaging being in a situation where we cannot make healthcare decisions for ourselves. Then again, we all know family members and friends who have lost the […]
As the Hope Church Co-Ed Softball Team looks ahead to next year’s season, we are searching for a new coach. After many seasons leading and pitching, Coach Bob Jerow is retiring. The team would like to say a big “thank you” to Coach Bob. Even though the team didn’t win every game (we did win […]
Super Typhoon Haiyan, which many experts are saying is the largest storm ever recorded, slammed into the Philippines, and as reports continue to come in it appears that damage and loss of life is extensive. It’s believed that 10,000 people have died, and some remote places that were hit were still recovering from an earthquake […]
The following list reflects the households assigned to greet prior to the 11am service for the next three months: December Greeters 01 David & Barb Blauw 08 Pat Bloem & Jean Cook 15 Dave & Margaret Boelkins 22 Vern & Lois Boersma 29 Ed & Bobby Boer January Greeters 05 Michelle Bombe & Curt Tofteland […]
Advent is a time of old and new traditions at Hope Church. It can truly be an inter-generational experience. Join us this advent season as we prepare for the celebration of Christ’s birth. Download the 2013 Advent Brochure Hope for those who wait Peace for those who are weary Joy for those who are watching […]
Do you have a yen for old things or have a friend for whom a well loved cook book would make a good gift? Here is your chance to obtain one! A silent auction of old Hope Church cook books is now being held outside the church office. There are books from 1896, 1904, two […]
What has four legs, four hands, six keyboards, and makes beautiful music? A concert for piano and organ by Rhonda Edgington and Jane Bosko! Jane (organist at Harderwyck Church in Holland) and Rhonda will be playing original compositions and arrangements for piano and organ duet, as well as pieces for organ four hands and piano […]
The Consistory met on October 14th first as a full consistory and then broke into Elder and Deacon Board meetings. The following items of business came before the consistory. The consistory discussed a concern that was raised about how Hope Church engages in political issues such as the recent letter regarding immigration reform. The consistory […]
The Thanksgiving Offering has been designated to support Hope Church’s participation in Washington School Neighbors, a program initiated in collaboration with Good Samaritan Ministries and its Neighborhood Connections program. The intent is to create and nurture relationships among our neighbors so each can share his or her gifts, a shared vision can emerge, and strength […]