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Upcoming Memorial Services
Claire Warren – THIS FRIDAY, May 29 at 6 PM at HPPC
Anita Flowers -- Monday, June 1 at 10:30 AM @ Washington State Veteran's Cemetery 21702 W Espanola Rd, Medical Lake, WA 99022
Vern Berkompas - Saturday, June 13 at 2 PM at HPPC
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Choir Rehearsal - Time Change Reminder
Choir rehearsal starts at 6 PM. We look forward to seeing you tonight for our last choir rehearsal before summer break.
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Volunteer Appreciation Day
Attention anyone who has ever been a greeter, usher, acolyte or coffee hour host! We want to celebrate you this Sunday, May 31. There will be cake for all!
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John Conte Recital at HPPC
Free and Open to All
- John Conte, pianist/organist at HPPC, holds Bachelor and Master of Music degrees from the Peabody Institute/Conservatory of Music of the Johns Hopkins University. Further education includes graduate studies in Jazz Performance and Music Theory at The Manhattan School of Music and Chamber Music at The Banff Centre in Alberta, Canada.
- John was the assistant conductor to Maestro Franco Bertacci of the Lyric Theatre Orchestra of NY/NJ.
- His teachers include Robert Weirich, Ann Schein, Leon Fleisher, Karl Ulrich Schnabel, Harold Danko, and Gary Dial.
- John was the pianist, orchestrator/arranger and musical director for Alexander Kariotis and the Rock Opera Orchestra. He has written, recorded, and produced scores for the independent feature films "Black Eyed Susan" and "Mass of Angels.”
- He taught music at Fairleigh Dickinson University and Drew University.
- New York venues at which he has appeared include Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall, Katie Murphy Amphitheatre, Don’t Tell Mamma, Theater Row Theater, Laurie Beechman Theatre/West Bank Café, Rockwood Music Hall, Creative Voices Theatre, Cornelia Street Café, and the NYC International Fringe Festival.
- John has recorded at NYC’s Power Station/Avatar Studios, MSR Studios, and London’s Abbey Road Studios. Artists he has worked with include David Sanborn, Darryl “DMC“ McDaniels, Dayna Kurtz, John Leone, Ula Hedwig, Michele Ragusa, Judy Kang, and Brannon Cho.
Don't miss John's FREE recital on THIS SUNDAY at 2 PM at HPPC!
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Last Chance for a Kiss!
Remember to wear your name tags to church on Sunday, May 31 to receive a chocolate kiss from the Welcoming Committee.
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Help Us Create a Calendar
The Earth Care is putting together a calendar, and we need your help! We would love to include pictures of you or other church family members caring for or enjoying nature! For example, river or neighborhood clean-ups; bins for sorting refuse; composting - so many different ways! We also would love you to submit your tips or processes you use to Reduce, Reuse, Recycle. Anything that helps the Earth!
Submit your photos and tips to: allan.scruggs@gmail.com or by clicking the link below. Thanks!
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Tai Chi Continues Through June 18
Sandy Nolting leads these fun classes that concentrate on strength and balancing. Both, new and returning students are always welcome! Classes are held once a week from 1-2 PM on Thursdays, through 6/18 in the Fellowship Hall. Never tried Tai Chi before? Try it! You'll like it! All ages are welcome!
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Camp Spalding Scholarship Program
Kids encounter God in amazing and unique ways at summer camp! We are so committed to supporting the faith of our young people that we offer a camp scholarship of 50% to every kid who calls Hamblen their home—over $13,000 spent sending our 59 kids who attended Spalding last year. We invite you to join in God’s ministry at camp by financially supporting the scholarship by bringing a check with "Camp Scholarship" on the memo line or donating through our online giving portal HERE.
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Earth Care Tip of the Week
"Protect wildlife. Microplastics from discarded water bottles & bags are ingested by birds and other animals which endangers them. Prioritize removal of plastics from parks & public areas."
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Sign Ups are NOW OPEN for Family Camp!
Join us for a day or for overnight(s)! All are welcome at Family Camp!
- A fun 3-day event - you are welcome for the entire weekend or just day visiting!
- Located on the Spokane River in Post Falls (30 minutes away)
- 30 RV sites (most with electric and water) and LOTS of tent sites
- 2 bunkhouses - each accommodating 20+ (Can be curtained off for multiple families)
- A protected kid-friendly beach with docks, water slide, and diving boards
- A big fireplace/gathering area right on the Spokane River
- Volleyball court, softball backstop, basketball hoop, horseshoe pits, & nature trail
- Children’s playground equipment
- Beautiful picnic area shaded by huge pine trees
- Large kitchen to prepare meals for groups
- Private boat launch right at campground
- Well-behaved, leashed 4-legged family members are welcome (dogs only please)
- The overnight cost is $20/per night, per family. Day visitors are free.
For planning purposes, please sign up via this link: https://bit.ly/HPPCfamilycamp2026 or scan the QR code above. Thanks! We look forward to seeing you at camp!
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Good morning! Welcome to Hamblen.
Would you like to be one of the friendly faces people see on Sundays? If you would like to be added to our door greeters' list, please contact Claudia Jurgensen, 509 991 5326.
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Portable Projects
Do you have a portable craft or project you would like to work on with others in the community? Join us in Room 4 on Thursday mornings from 9:30-11:30 AM. Bring your projects and join us!
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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.
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THURSDAY, May 28
Last Day of Preschool
8 AM Preschool Carnival
9:30 AM Portable Projects
1 PM Tai Chi
7:00 6 PM Choir Rehearsal (Last rehearsal before summer break)
FRIDAY, May 29
Church Office Closed
1 PM Women's Bible Study (via Zoom)
6 PM Claire Warren Memorial
SATURDAY, May 30
Jubilee Dance Rehearsal
SUNDAY, May 31
9:30 AM Worship in person/online
10:30 AM Coffee Fellowship – Volunteer Appreciation
2 PM John Conte Piano Recital
3 PM Guatemala Mission Team Mtg - Rm 4
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MONDAY, June 1
10 AM Deb Circle
10:30 AM Graveside Services for Anita Flowers
TUESDAY, June 2
11:30 AM All Staff Meeting
5 PM Earth Care Meeting – Rm 6
5:30 PM Daisy Troop #2361 – Rm 4
6 PM Scout Troop #313
WEDNESDAY, June 3
2 PM Women's Bible Study – Rm 6
7 PM Worship Band Rehearsal
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Save the Dates
FRIDAY, May 29
Claire Warren Memorial Service at 6 PM
SUNDAY, May 31
Volunteer Appreciation Day
John Conte Piano Recital at HPPC - 2 PM
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MONDAY, June 1
Anita Flowers - Graveside Service
TUESDAY, June 2
Earth Care Team (the date has changed to June 2)
THURSDAY, June 4
Tai Chi
THURSDAY, June 11
Tai Chi
SATURDAY, June 13
Vern Berkompas Memorial at 2 PM
SUNDAY, June 14
Summer Sermon Series Starts: "Good Question!"
THURSDAY, June 18
Tai Chi (last in this series)
MONDAY - THURSDAY, June 22-25
Vacation Bible School: Rainforest Falls
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TUESDAY, August 4
National Night Out
FRIDAY - SUNDAY, August 7-9
Family Camp at Camp White
SUNDAY, August 9
All-Church Potluck at Camp White
FRIDAY - SUNDAY, August 7 - 16
Guatemala Mission Trip
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SATURDAY, November 7
HPPC Holiday Bazaar
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The focus of Next Gen Ministries at HPPC is on families. Mitchel Pierce, Director of Next Gen Ministries, organizes activities, plan events, teach, share, and invest in our students. | | |
Children’s & Family Ministries
Click HERE to register your child for HPPC activities. Please submit a separate form for each child. For more information on our children's programs, visit the children's page on our website at hamblenpres.org/children. For questions, contact Mitchel Pierce, Director of Next Gen Ministries, at mitchelp@hamblenpres.org.
Nursery
Young children (under 3) and families are welcome to join our wonderful baby keepers in the nursery or family room during worship.
Children's Sunday School (3-yrs - 5th Grade)
Mid-September to mid-June, after the Junior Sermon, children 3 years through 1st grade are invited to the Nursery. Children 2nd through 5th grades are invited to the Skylight Room.
Kids' Zone (3-yrs - 1st Grade)
On mornings with no Sunday School, 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.
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Journey Kids' Club (1st-5th Grade)
Journey Kids' Club meets Wednesdays, 5:00-7:00 PM, October--May. 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!
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Get Involved!
Sign up to cook for a week at Journey: https://bit.ly/Journeycook. Recipes provided!
We're always looking for more Sunday School teachers! Contact Gerrit at gerritv@hamblenpres.org for more information.
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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 Next Gen Ministries, at mitchelp@hamblenpres.org.
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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!
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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 Daniel White, Interim Pastor and Head of Staff
Click to email Pastor Jennie Barber, Assoc. Pastor of Care & Outreach, or call/text: (206) 794-0689
Click to email Rev. Katie Haney, Parish Associate, or call/text: (509) 840-3456
Click to email Heather Notske, Director of Operations, or call/text: (509) 251-6468
Click to email Mitchel Pierce, Director of Next Gen Ministries, or call/text: (206) 739-6126
Click to email Gerrit Van Zwol, Children's Ministry Coordinator
Click to email Scott Dicken, Director of Worship Arts, or call/text: (818) 464-6034
Click to email Jen Malcolm, Administrative Assistant, or call 509-385-0619
To submit a prayer request or to be added to the prayer chain, send an email to prayer@hamblenpres.org.
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