Hope Church member, Dr. David Myers, is receiving national recognition for his significant, career-long impact on the teaching of psychology. The Society for the Teaching of Psychology, which is a division of the American Psychological Association (APA), is awarding him its Presidential Citation, presented “to individuals who have made extraordinary life-time contributions to the Society […]
“July, she will fly, and leave no warning to her flight” -Simon & Garfunkel It seems like it was just June, and then we blinked, and August was right around the corner. Simon and Garfunkel hit it right on the mark. As July turns to August, we have had some things happening in our Washington […]
by Judy Parr Jesus loves the little children, All the children of the world. Red and yellow, black and white, All are precious in God’s sight, Jesus loves the little children of the world. Remember the chorus many of us sang in Sunday School? The Holland Area Pride Festival helped people imagine a new ending […]
August 2013 In this issue: Hope Church Proclaims ‘Room for All’ at the Holland Area Pride Festival Capital Campaign Update Ministry Highlight: The Christian Education Ministry Hope Church Organist, Rhonda Edgington, shares memories of her summer travels and announces her upcoming performances Health Ministry book review and much more! Current newsletters are […]
Saturday, August 3 9:00 am – 3:00 pm Hope Church Presented by the Hope Church Worship, Prayer and Spirituality Ministry What is a Quiet Day? A quiet day is an opportunity for people to cease the “doing” and focus on just “being” for a period of time. A quiet day is a contemplative practice which […]
Back in May, Pastor Gordon was finalizing his reading list for his sabbatical this Fall. Having had such a good time putting together his list, he decided it would be even more fun to put together a Hope Church Recommended Reading List. He asked for suggestions from Hope Church members, and many of you responded. […]
Sunday, July 28 1:00 p.m. Hiawatha Forest Meet at church at 1:00 p.m. to carpool to Hiawatha Forest. Vicki Rumpsa will lead a hike through this second-growth hardwood and thinned pine plantation. Call Vicki for details. Learn more about the County Parks Challenge.
Go & Glow Tip of the Week Add extra steps to your day. Instead of calling or texting friends, take a walk together to catch up; take the stairs instead of an elevator; park at the farthest end of the parking lot. It’s not too late to join the Go & Glow Summer Fitness Initiative. […]
For those who want to learn more details about Hope Church member Anna Blauw’s recent healing ministry with Mercy Ships off the coast of Guinea, Africa, you can read more at her blog. Additionally, on July 21st, the CBS television program 60 Minutes will rebroadcast a segment featuring Mercy Ships and its mission to bring […]
Go & Glow Tip of the Week Make exercise a family affair. Physical activity is more than the gym and classes. Dancing, walking, or swimming with your family provides great physical activity opportunities, and is a great way to spend time with your loved ones. It’s not too late to join the Go & Glow […]