Handrails were recently installed along the chancel steps and in the prayer chapel to make it easier and safer for members and friends using those steps. Thanks to Clare Heyboer for providing design and production assistance, and to regular Habitat for Humanity volunteers Jerry Boss, Jim Deur and Bill VanAuken for assistance in installing the […]
by Vicki Rumpsa, Kids Hope Director ‘Tis the season of gift giving. Maybe you purchase gifts throughout the year; maybe you wait until that crazy day after Thanksgiving to take advantage of some huge sales. Maybe you go online to shop, avoiding stores altogether. Or you may combine several approaches. Everyone, somehow, will finish buying […]
by Bruce Ten Haken, Deacon Each morning when I wake and each night before I sleep, I read a small piece of paper on the kitchen window shelf that says, “What does the Lord require of you?” The “Micah Mandate” gives a balanced answer to today’s spiritual and political questions. In response to this mandate, […]
“The kingdom of heaven has come near.” Matthew 3:2 Sunday, December 8 8:30 a.m. Early Worship 10:00 a.m. St. Nicholas Breakfast 11:00 a.m. Worship 11:15 a.m. Children in Worship 12:00 p.m. Gift of Hope Sale 12:15 p.m. Jubilate Choir Rehearsal Honored at the St. Nicholas Breakfast is a bishop known for his kindness to people […]
Gift Cards for Families Hope Church is again supporting Christmas gift cards (our goal is 60) for families within our church and community, and your enthusiastic support is greatly appreciated. Here’s how to: Remove a tag from the tree on December 1 or 8 Purchase a greeting card and a $25 gift card from Meijer, […]
Click here to catch up on the latest Hope Church news with the Advent issue of “Salt and Light”! In this issue: Advent Schedule Christmas Offering Responds to Refugees and Immigrants Kids Hope: Giving Gifts Through My Wheelchair’s Eyes Hospitality at the Communion Table
An electronic version of the daily Bible readings for the coming year (Advent 2019-Advent 2020) can be found at this link. Printed copies are available at the Advent table in the gathering area.
December 5 at 7:00 PM at First CRC of Zeeland, 15th South Church Street, Zeeland, MI, and December 10 at 7:00 pm at Central Ave CRC of Holland, 259 Central Avenue, Holland, MI. Open to the public. A freewill offering will be taken. Visit zeelandcivicchorus.com. Hope Church organist Rhonda Edgington will be the organist for these concerts!
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 2019 Advent Flyer
The Creation Care Ministry announces the start of a new recycling option. You can now recycle pens, mechanical pencils, and markers. The deposit receptacle is located in the parking lot entry next to the cork recycling receptacle.