The Lakeshore Ethnic Diversity Alliance is seeking volunteers for the Migrant Summer Reading Program and Migrant Sports Program. The Migrant Summer Reading Program brings groups of volunteers to local migrant camps to read, play games, and socialize with children, continuing to promote cross cultural understanding and reduce the isolation between the migrant and larger communities. […]
The Bombe/Tofteland family is looking for loving temporary homes for their animals while they are out of the country. They are looking for one home for a dog and another for two cats. Lilly is an 8-year-old Vizla, a rescued dog that has been part of the family for 5 years. She probably is not […]
The Hope church gardens need work, and lots of it! On Saturday, July 9, from 9am until 1pm we will be holding a work day to get our gardens into shape. Whether you have tended parts of the garden before or whether this would be your first time – David VanHeest will be there to […]
Well, sort of. To deliver the supplies and equipment that Camp Sunshine needs for their week of camping experiences for people with developmental disabilities in an inclusive environment on the shores of Lake Michigan. For the last several years, a Hope Church crew has helped with move-in to Camp Blodgett and with stowing the materials […]
Words of Hope has an urgent need for housing for the upcoming educational year. The leader of the Words of Hope ministry in Turkey will be in the Grand Rapids area on education leave. He plans to be in the area in early July to search for a home to rent. Please contact Words of […]
On June 26 during worship we will be celebrating Disability Awareness Sunday. As part of the day’s celebrations we will have representatives from the following agencies in town who provide supportive and educational services for those living with disabilities. Please stop by their tables after worship to learn more about each organization and to hear […]
Last call for metal bottle caps for Camp Sunshine art projects is JUNE 26. Camp Sunshine’s mission is to provide a camping experience for persons with developmental disabilities in an inclusive environment that embraces their recreational, emotional, physical, spiritual and relational needs. Soda pop or beer, it doesn’t matter. Deposit your contributions in the container in […]
Hope Church’s young walking team was highlighted in an e-mail this week from Church World Service recapping CROP Walk events. Thanks to our FISH Club walkers, and to the many of you who sponsored them. You can read more about CROP Walk events, including the Holland/Zeeland event, on the Church World Service website.
The ride request is filled. Thank you!
A member of the congregation who lives at the Warm Friend in downtown Holland would like a ride to the City Council meeting at City Hall on Wednesday, June 15. The meeting is at 7 p.m. so a 6:45 pick up would be great. Please call the church office at 392-7947 so this can be […]