BRIM Bunch: This group meets five times per year and is for people 50 years old or over who are looking for good fun, good food, and good fellowship. Meetings typically begin over dinner and include a program. For more information contact Lois & Vern Boersma.
Caring for Creation: This faith based environmental group’s goals are to explore and inform about ways to consume responsibly to protect the environment. The group organizes events such as kayaking trips, winter walks, and battery recycling. They also provide various educational offerings throughout the year to give each of us the tools to live a sustainable lifestyle and enhance God’s creation. Contact Peter Boogaart for more information.
Diners’ Club: An opportunity for adults of all ages to socialize, have fun, be casual, build relationships, and eat. Groups meet three times per year (October, January, April) for a potluck style dinner at the home of the hosting member. Please contact the Hope Church Office for more information or to sign up.
Flexibility Class (FLEX): This class is targeted toward older adults and accommodates people who might find exercise too strenuous. Instructor, Maxine DeBruyn, will accommodate people who have different levels of activity. The class meets for several eight week sessions throughout the year on Thursdays at 1:30 p.m. in Commons I. For more information, contact Maxine DeBruyn.
Hope Church Readers: This group meets regularly on the 3rd Wednesday of each month in Commons II for a monthly book discussion. A member of the group leads the discussion while other members provide the refreshments and hospitality for the meeting. The reading list for the coming program year is created by member suggestions each Spring. For more information, contact Ruth Donaldson.
Men’s Breakfast: This group meets faithfully at 6:15 a.m. sharp every Wednesday morning. Each morning includes fellowship over breakfast and then a topical study with interactive discussion. Long-term relationships of support and caring grow out of this group. All men are welcome. For more information, please contact David Hawley.
R.E.S.T. Care Group: R.E.S.T. stands for Relax, Empathy, Share, Thanksgiving, and is a group for anyone who is looking for support in their care giving roles. The group’s mission is to provide an environment for caregivers in various situations to relax, share, and support each other through empathetic listening, in a spirit of thanksgiving to Christ our Savior. Meeting times are the second and fourth Wednesdays of the month from noon to 1:00 p.m. in the Hope Church library. For more information, contact Hope Church Nurse, Donita Robards at (616) 499-1609 or donita.robards@resthaven.org.
Women’s Circles: Circles meet either the first or second Wednesday of each month. The groups mostly meet in people’s homes for a time of fellowship and refreshments and a time of bible study. To find out more about the Hope Church Women’s Ministry, please contact the Hope Church office.
Youth Karate: This class is for youth ages seven and up, and meets every Friday at 5:30 p.m. starting September 13. Class Instructor, Ric Beltran, has 35 years of experience and is a 1st degree black belt Tai Kwon Do; 4th degree Japanese Karate; and 5th degree Sato Karate. There is no cost for the class, but donations of food or clothing for Community Action House will be accepted. Sign up by contacting the Hope Church office.
This information is available in the Hope Church Christian Education Brochure.