Nuru International 2012 Year in Review highlights Hope Church folks, Scott and Clare Rumpsa, who are faithfully working to fight against extreme poverty in Kenya. “Scott Rumpsa (built a successful social enterprise, Aqua Clara International, in Kenya from scratch) joined the team in May to take over all Nuru operations in Kenya. I can honestly […]

Have you purchased the Hope Church 150th Anniversary history book by Judy Parr? Hope Church, Holland, MI: The First 150 Years 1862-2012 by Judy Tanis Parr Copies are available for purchase in the Hope Church office $15 each (please make checks payable to Hope Church)

We are looking for a name for our church newsletter and want your ideas! Submit your name ideas by printing and filling out the submission form, then drop it off at the church office, or email name ideas to agriffore@hopechurchrca.org. Submission forms will also be available at the Welcome Desk in the Gathering Area and […]

The January newsletter is now available online! Highlights Include: Season of Reconciliation Information Elders & Deacons Update The Road Less Traveled, a new Hope College Initiative Kid’s Hope USA, National Mentoring Month Proposed Mission Statement Revision Download it here. Current newsletters will be available on the Happening page. All future newsletters will be archived on […]

All are invited to attend these Worship Services on Sunday, December 23 and Christmas Eve Sunday, December 23   8:30am – Early Worship 9:40am – Adult Education, Church School, Chancel Choir 11:00am – Worship Beyond Belief, Gordon Wiersma 11:15am – Children in Worship No Advent Activities Monday, December 24 Christmas Eve 5:30pm – Family Service Carols, […]

All are welcome to these evening Advent activities on Sunday, December 9: Advent Organ Recital 4:15pm in the Hope Church Sanctuary Come hear Hope Church Organist, Rhonda Edgington, play a recital of Advent and Christmas music The 2399 pipes (42 ranks) of the Reuter organ will sing the works of composers, J.S. Bach, Messiaen, and […]

Hope Church Mugs are now available for purchase at the Alternative Gift Market table in the Gathering Area. Show your support for Hope Church Hold Hope Church in your prayers over morning coffee/tea, or on your commute Excellent holiday gifts Many uses beyond hot drinks – desk caddy, candy dispenser, sugar packet dispenser, Children-in-Worship offering […]

If you’re looking for ways you can contribute to alleviate some suffering from Hurricane Sandy, here are three places to start: Reformed Church World Service asks for prayers and contributions as they undertake their hurricane response. Visit their website to make a donation or for updates on volunteer opportunities or effects on RCA facilities or congregations. Church […]

Hope Church, Holland, Michigan: The First One Hundred Fifty Years 1862-2012 written by Judy Parr will be available at 12:15 p.m. on October 21 in the Gathering Area. One copy of the book is provided for each household for a suggested donation of $15.00.  Additional books may be purchased for $15.00 each.

Communications Coordinator Hope Church, RCA, Holland, Michigan, seeks a part-time (16-18 hours/week) communications coordinator. Duties and responsibilities will include: ”¢ Webmaster providing development, oversight, and updating of all web site content. ”¢ Social media coordinator providing a Facebook presence and updating the Hope Church blog. Explore additional means of connection for Hope Church. ”¢ Write […]