PALM SUNDAY SERVICE
Join us for In-Person or Online Worship!

We are now offering a 9:00 AM Sunday morning in-person worship service. We will be live-streaming the service on YouTube at the same time for those who wish to participate remotely (it will remain online if you would like to watch it later). This video will briefly cover what you can expect at an in-person worship service.

During the 9:00 hour, there will be in-person Sunday school for children in Kindergarten-5th grade, as well as nursery care for younger children. In the Sanctuary on Sundays, household groups will be seated together with empty pews between families, and communion will take place the first Sunday of each month using factory-sealed packets.

If you prefer to worship from home, use the link below:
VIEW WORSHIP LIVE-STREAM (9 AM SUNDAYS) (click here to view)
BULLETIN FOR 03/28/21 WORSHIP SERVICE (download here)
HOLY WEEK
Stations of the Cross

Experience the Scriptural Stations of the Cross during Holy Week at Hamblen this year. Fourteen pieces of art of various mediums, from a range of countries and time periods, will be on display in our chapel along with scripture readings and questions for silent meditation. Take your time experiencing each station as you make your own spiritual pilgrimage through contemplation of the Passion of Christ. The chapel will be open during Holy Week (March 29-April 2) from noon until 5:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday, and noon until 8:00 p.m. on Good Friday. The 14 Stations will take the place of a traditional Good Friday service.
EASTER SUNDAY
Easter Sunday Schedule:

  • 9:00 AM Worship (in-person and live-streamed)
  • 10:00 AM Easter Egg Hunt
  • 10:30 AM Worship (in-person)

Make A Reservation (Optional)
We hope you will choose to make a reservation at hamblenpres.org/worship to let us know which service you will be attending. This will allow us to provide socially distanced seating for everyone who wants to worship with us. If we reach 50% capacity in the Sanctuary, we will provide overflow seating in the Fellowship Hall/Skylight Room with video streaming. Anyone who has not preregistered will need to sign in Easter morning. You may also call the church office at 509-448-2909 to make a reservation.

Or Live Stream from Home at 9:00 AM
If you would like to worship from home join us at hamblenpres.org/live-stream at 9 AM Easter morning. If that is not a convenient time for you, the service may be viewed at any time after 9 AM through the same link.

For In-Person Worship, We Will Implement All Current Washington State Safety Measures:
• You will need to sign in if you have not already made a reservation.
• Masks are required at all times.
• Singing with masks is allowed. (Read about the science of singing with masks at hamblenpres.org/worship, this study, or this website.)
• Our building capacity limit has increased to 50%.
• We ask everyone to keep 6 ft social distance when mingling.
• 6 feet between groups of 15 people is now allowed, but we expect to provide distance between most households.
• Overflow seating will be available in the Fellowship Hall and Skylight Room with a video stream if we reach sanctuary capacity.
Easter Egg Hunt

On Easter Sunday, April 4, at 10:00 AM, kids ages preschool through 5th grade are invited to hunt for eggs filled with surprises. Wear your mask and bring your Easter basket. If you don’t have either, we’re happy to provide one. Learn more HERE.
Easter Door Greeters Needed! 

Would you be willing to greet and open the door for worshippers on Easter morning? We are recruiting some friendly volunteers! Contact Trina at [email protected] or 509-385-0619.
NEWS TO NOTE
Preschool Registration for 2021-2022 is open!

We're looking forward to a great year. Visit https://www.hamblenpres.org/preschool-registration to complete our online registration forms. Contact Interim Director Lisa Holmes at [email protected] with questions. 
One Great Hour of Sharing

February 17-April 24, join with Presbyterians worldwide in sharing God's love with our neighbors-in-need around the world by providing relief from natural disasters, food for the hungry, and support for the poor and oppressed. This Lenten season, please give generously and DONATE HERE to One Great Hour of Sharing. Learn more at pcusa.org.
UPCOMING EVENTS
ALL EVENTS HAPPENING ON ZOOM UNLESS NOTED
For Zoom links, email [email protected]
FRIDAY, March 26
1 PM Gladys' Group

SUNDAY, March 28
7:30 AM Sunday AM Bible Study
8 AM Sermon Preview/Prayer Group
9 AM In-Person Worship Service
9:45 AM Zoom Coffee Hour
6 PM Caravan Girl's In-Person Youth Group
7:30 PM Oasis Girl's In-Person Youth Group

MONDAY, March 29
12-5 PM Stations of the Cross
6 PM Caravan Boy's In-Person Youth Group
7:30 PM Oasis Boy's In-Person Youth Group
TUESDAY, March 30
12-5 PM Stations of the Cross
7:30 AM Men's Breakfast and Bible Study
12:30 PM Staff Meeting

WEDNESDAY, March 31
12-5 PM Stations of the Cross
9:30 AM Wednesday Morning Bible Study
2 PM Betty's Group
6 PM Journey (1st-5th Graders)

THURSDAY, April 1
12-5 PM Stations of the Cross

FRIDAY, April 2
12-8 PM Stations of the Cross
1 PM Gladys' Group
CHILDREN AND YOUTH MINISTRIES
JAM (Jesus and Me)
Children's Sunday School

JAM Sunday School is in-person at 9:00 AM. Face masks and social distancing will be utilized. Online Sunday School activities will still be available as will a Zoom link if you would like to join Sunday School via Zoom.

Journey (Wednesday Evening Program for 1st-5th Graders)

Journey is in-person and simultaneously on Zoom from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM on Wednesdays. We continue with the series Bible Science. Join us and see what amazing science God has to show us.

For information on our children's programs, visit our website or contact our Director of Children's Ministries, Joe Bruce, at [email protected] or 509-385-0626.
Youth Ministries (6th-12th Grades)

We’re back for weekly in-person small groups! Bring a mask and a friend, and join us for some games and Jesus time. Click HERE for a full statement and plan from Mitchel Pierce, our Director of Student Ministries. Don’t hesitate to contact him with any questions or concerns at [email protected] 
Caravan (6th-8th grade):
Girls: Sundays 6:00-7:00 PM
Boys: Mondays 6:00-7:00 PM
Oasis (9th-12th grade):
Girls: Sundays 7:30-8:30 PM
Boys: Mondays 7:30-8:30 PM
GIVING
Support the Ongoing Mission of HPPC with Your Tithes & Offerings

To make a donation to HPPC (one-time or recurring gift) you may do so HERE.
Thank you for choosing to support our mission to grow active followers of Jesus Christ
and build his community!
CONNECT WITH PASTORS & STAFF
Connect with Pastors & Staff

Even though the HPPC office isn't open in the traditional sense, we are here for you! You can set up a phone or Zoom appointment with pastors and staff by clicking on the link below to email them. Our cell numbers are also listed. Please reach out!

Click to email Pastor Steve Watts, Pastor, Head of Staff, or call/text: (509) 251-0366

Click to email Pastor Jennie Barber, Interim Associate Pastor, or call/text: (206) 794-0689

Click to email Heather Notske, Dir. of Operations & Group Ministry, or call/text: (509) 251-6468

Click to email Joe Bruce, Director of Children's Ministries, or call/text: (509) 954-3041

Click to email Mitchel Pierce, Director of Student Ministries, or call/text: (206) 739-6126

Click to email Kyla Fague, Interim Worship Director, or call/text: (509) 270-6848

Click to email Trina Limbaugh, Administrative Assistant, or call the office: (509) 448-2909 ext. 101

To submit a prayer request or to be added to the prayer chain, send an email to [email protected].