WORSHIP WITH US

másCHRIST: More of Jesus

Who's "living the dream?" Whether or not our lives are considered "successful," we find ourselves unfulfilled. The good news is that Christ came at Christmas to give us new life. There is MORE to life than what we might realize. Join us for this Advent sermon series to bring más of Christ into your life. 

First Sunday of the Month

Communion will be observed this Sunday. If you are worshiping with us from home and would like to celebrate communion during our Sunday morning service, please be sure to have a piece of bread or cracker, and something to drink ready when worship begins.

VIEW WORSHIP LIVE-STREAM (9 AM Sunday) (click here to view)

BULLETIN FOR WORSHIP SERVICE (avail. Friday) (click here to view)

SIGN UP TO PARTICIPATE IN WORSHIP SERVICE (click here to view)

Congregational Meeting: December 17

A congregational meeting will be held on Sunday, December 17, immediately following the 9 AM worship service. This meeting is being called to:

1. elect officers and members of special congregational committees
2. approve the pastor's housing allowance

Sponsor an Advent Poinsettia!

Every Advent season we decorate our sanctuary with poinsettias. If you would like to purchase one in honor or memory of a loved one, envelopes are available at the information center. A bulletin insert will be made listing your gift. Cost is $15. Orders are due by THIS Sunday, December 3.

Advent Fair: THIS Sunday, Dec. 3, after the 9am Worship Service

Advent is a season of waiting, a time where we prepare for the birth of Jesus and look forward to his second coming. This year our Advent Fair will focus on hope, peace, joy, and love as guides to lead us through the Advent season. Interactive worship stations and service opportunities will help us focus on Jesus’ arrival into our world and our hearts. Take-home activities for Advent will also be provided. Everyone is welcome!

Christmas Pageant from Scratch: Sunday, December 10, 5:30-7:30 PM

No auditions or rehearsals are needed for this Christmas pageant! Whether you want to be a piece of gold, a shepherd, or a joyful observer, you’re invited to join us for an evening of fun and celebration of Jesus’ birth. We’ll share a delicious soup supper prior to the pageant.

Please sign up to bring soup or help in other ways at: bit.ly/HPPCSoupSupperSignUp. Glory to God in the highest!

Top of the Hill - 2nd Tuesdays from 11:30-1:00

The Top of the Hill Friends provides a luncheon and program for the retirement age group. The lunch is followed by informative speakers who cover a variety of important topics. Suggested donation to cover lunch is $8, cash or check. To RSVP, sign up on the clipboard at the Information Center in the church entry or call the church office (509-385-0627) by the Friday before the event.

NEXT PRESENTATION:

• December 12: Christmas Carol Sing. Scott and Cindy Dicken will lead us as we sing the songs of the season together. Joy to the World!

UPCOMING PRESENTATION:

• January 9: Stefanie Heinen, Principal of Hamblen Elementary School, will join us to discuss education in our community. Stefanie was the recipient of the Dick Stannard Distinguished Principal Award in 2022. You can watch a video of her receiving the award HERE. She is also the daughter of our very own Mary Mattie.

Please Return Your Pledge Card

We are hoping to grow our giving so that ministries can be maintained amid rising costs. Watch a video with details at bit.ly/hppc-tithe. It can be a joy to tithe (10%), to work toward tithing (growing giving over years toward 10%), or to be generous beyond 10%. 

If you would like more information, please ask an elder or the pastors. You may also view an extended video message from Pastor Steve with more details at bit.ly/hppcextfv.

To return your card: put it in the offering plate during worship or bring it directly to the church office. Additional copies are available on the information table in the church entry. If you prefer to use an electronic version, you will find that at bit.ly/HPPC2024EstimateOfGiving. You may also call 509-385-0627 or email heathern@hamblenpres.org.

Help Wanted: Resilient Threads Guatemala

Brian and Sandi Thompson-Royer are looking for an employee for their Resilient Threads Guatemala fair trade business. It is a seasonal, part time position that could grow as the business grows.  

We are thinking maybe a college student who is passionate about mission and helping women, since all the goods are made by Guatemalan women in cooperatives.  

Please call Brian at (509) 862-9645 or Sandi at (509) 862-9643 if you are interested. Starting wage of $17/hr. with incentives based upon sales.

Learn more at Resilient Threads Guatemala.

WAYS TO GET INVOLVED

Snow Patrol

Each winter we are responsible to keep the church's entryways and the sidewalks around the perimeter of our property clear of snow and ice. We depend on volunteers for this critical ministry that keeps our neighbors safe. Training on our snowblower can be provided! If you would like to be responsible for a day or a week at a time, sign up HERE. If you have questions, contact Heather Notske at 509-385-0627 or heathern@hamblenpres.org. 

Toy Store Time

Liberty Park Community Development Center

It’s that time again! The yearly Toy Store takes place on December 9. Between now and then, we need toys. The ‘wish list’ can be found at bit.ly/LibertyParkToyStore. Choose what you’d like to purchase, then drop off the toys in the church foyer. We can take donations until December 6. Don’t want to shop, but still want to support this ministry? Your monetary gifts will help us fill in the gaps on the ‘wish list’.

Please keep in mind that Neighborhood Outreach is a donation driven fund. There is no budget set aside for the ways in which we provide for the Liberty Park Community Development Center, or any of our projects. We can only support the Toy Store as much as you support us. To continue making a difference, we need your support. Merry Christmas!

Office Volunteers Needed 

Are you interested in helping out in the office on a weekly or as-needed basis? We are looking for a few people who would be willing to:

• Answer the phones for an hour or two at a time
• Help with occasional mailings
• Shop for kitchen supplies once a month
• Straighten up the pew racks in the sanctuary once a week

If you would be interested in helping in any of these ways, sign up HERE. For questions, contact Heather Notske at 509-385-0627 or heathern@hamblenpres.org.

Office Hours

Church office hours are Monday-Thursday, 9 AM to 4 PM. We are closed on Fridays. As always, staff will be available for appointments and meetings beyond the posted hours.

All events meet in person unless otherwise noted:

Children’s & Family Ministry

Volunteer Opportunities

You can sign up HERE to help with J.A.M. Sunday School, Wednesday evening Journey Kids' Club, or other volunteer opportunities that impact children. For information on our children's programs, contact Pastor Jennie at jennieb@hamblenpres.org.

Click HERE to register your child for HPPC activities. Please submit a separate form for each child.

JAM (Jesus and Me) Children's Sunday School

J.A.M. Sunday School is right after the Children’s Sermon during worship. Each week, children aged 3 years through 5th grade will gather for Bible lessons. We have fun activities, skits, and wonderful messages planned!

Journey Kids' Club (K-5th Graders)

Journey Kids' Club meets Wednesdays, 5:00 to 7:00pm. We are so excited to spend time playing games, eating food, and learning more about God in this really wonderful time together! A weekly donation of $5 is suggested to help support the cost of dinner. You are encouraged to bring a friend!

Kids' Zone

On Family Worship Sundays throughout the year and every Sunday during the summer, children 3yrs-1st grade are invited to the Skylight Room for fun activities. Kids 2nd grade and up remain in the worship service with their families. 

Winter Newsletter

Click HERE to learn more about upcoming events in Children's Ministries.

Youth Ministries (6th-12th Grades)

Come join us for a hangout, games, and some Jesus time! For more information on our youth programs, visit our website's youth page at hamblenpres.org/youth. For questions, contact Mitchel Pierce, Director of Student Ministries, at mitchelp@hamblenpres.org.

Caravan (6th-8th grades):

Mondays 6:00-7:30 PM

Oasis (9th-12th grades):

Sundays 6:00-8:00 PM

Sunday Sessions (6th-12th):

Sundays 10:00-11:00 AM

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

We are here for you! Office hours are Monday-Thursday, 9 AM to 4 PM. You can connect with pastors and staff by clicking on a link below to email them or call the phone numbers 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, Assoc. Pastor of Care & Outreach, or call/text: (206) 794-0689

Click to email Heather Notske, Director of Operations, or call/text: (509) 251-6468

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

Click to email Scott Dicken, Director of Worship Arts, or call/text: (818) 464-6034

Click to email Trina Limbaugh, Communications Coordinator, or call/text: (208) 277-6016

To submit a prayer request or to be added to the prayer chain, send an email to prayer@hamblenpres.org.