The Fellowship Ministry has many opportunities for summer activities this year! You could meet us at the Felt Mansion for a concert, come camping at Cranhill, enjoy the music at Kollen Park, or have a picnic and spend an evening at Teusink’s Pony Farm! One can find more information about these events in the summer flyer, the bulletin, our church website, or you could ask a member of our Fellowship Ministry Team. All of these activities and many more fall under the umbrella of the Fellowship Ministry.
The Fellowship Ministry tries to incorporate activities for the congregation, offering opportunities for fellowship and also providing the background for spiritual growth. Some of the events we sponsor are treasured traditions in our spiritual lives, such as the Maundy Thursday Seder, the Lenten Series, and the Easter Brunch. We also host Advent activities in December, where families can come together to prepare for the celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ.
We plan the Fall Kick-Off Picnic with subs and ice cream sundaes in the fall and the Congregational Meeting with a potluck and soups in January. We help provide the food and coordinate these events. We are always looking for volunteers to help with set-up, preparation of food, and cleanup.
Another favorite activity is Pizza Sunday. The last Sunday of the month (unless otherwise noted) is Pizza Sunday. We have pizza and salad after our morning worship. This is a great time to get to know new members of the congregation as well as visiting with “old” friends. There is a sign-up sheet on the bulletin board in the Gathering Area. Groups of friends, families (usually two), or different groups from the church take turns helping with set-up, serving, and clean-up.
Our current Fellowship Ministry Team consists of Barbara Bright, Tom Bultman, Cathy Green (co-chair), Marilee Nieuwsma, and Joyce Teusink (co-chair), with staff support from Megan Arevalo.
If you have a special event you would like to help with, or if you would like to join our team, just contact any of our members. Come and join us for Hope Church Fellowship!
~Joyce Teusink, Fellowship Ministry co-chair