Peter & Judith Boogaart A ribbon of thought runs through our scriptures: God’s intention is that all things work together for good. There’s a picture of how that ought to be and you can read about it in Genesis 1. It’s a lovely picture, one that features the natural world and a garden. Humans, constructed […]
And Finally… In the summer when we aren’t as pressed for time in the morning (something that is about to dramatically change), my husband, Andrew, and I sometimes talk about the things we were reading before heading to bed the night before. One morning, Andrew was sharing with me some interesting findings from a book […]
Chancel Choir (High school – Adults) Brian Carder, Director Rehearsals: Sundays, 9:40 a.m. and the 1st & 3rd Wednesdays of each month, 7:00 p.m. The Chancel Choir sings weekly at the 11:00 a.m. worship service and provides leadership with liturgical song and anthems. This year’s fantastic music plan includes new music and classics, as […]
Barbara Joldersma & Anne Duinkerken, Kids Hope USA Co-Directors To build successful relationships with at-risk children, the Hope Church Kids Hope Team needs all of the following: one child, one mentor, one prayer partner, one hour, one church, one school. We have the children, the school, and the support of the Hope Church congregation, now […]
When there is a baptism at Hope Church, a baptismal banner is given to each child. On the cross stitched baptismal banners are the symbols of God’s promises. There are cross stitch kits available in the Hope Church office with fabric, thread, and complete instructions. Please pick up a kit anytime and participate in this […]
Download Now In this issue: Fall Kick-off Sunday Kids Hope Highlights from the 2013-2014 Christian Education Brochure Caring for Creation news Worship, Prayer and Spirituality Ministry Highlight and much more! Current newsletters are available on the Happening page. All past newsletters (starting in 2013) are archived on the Archives page.
The gardens need weeding and work! If you or a group you belong to have “adopted” a section of the church gardens, we need you to clean up your plot. If you are uncertain about what needs trimming, please contact David Van Heest or call the church office, (616) 392-7947.
Blueberry pies are back! After the sad harvest of 2012, a bountiful crop of blueberries has emerged this year bringing back the annual blueberry pie sale. Many expressed regret last year that we did not make those luscious pies but we plan to do so again this year so we are hoping for lots of […]
What Really Goes On in the Chancel? Many members and friends may not know that singing in the Chancel Choir is not just about singing. There’s a wonderful perspective gained from the Chancel and singing in the choir during any worship service: breathing, praying, rehearsing, repeating songs, staying organized, standing, reading music, listening, viewing the […]
Eloise VanHeest, Health Ministry Chair The Unwritten Rules of Social Relationships: Decoding Social Mysteries Through the Unique Perspectives of Autism. This long title describes exactly what the book’s authors, Dr. Temple Grandin, PhD and Sean Barron, want the reader to understand. Most social relationships develop rather naturally, learned from observation and experience. However, those who […]