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All-Church Brunch, September 13
Join the kickoff brunch following worship on September 13. The deacons will provide baked oatmeal squares in sheet pans with toppings. You can help by bringing something to share. Suggestions are based on the first letter of your last name:
A - M: Brunch main foods
Such as quiche, bagels, rolls, biscuits, potatoes, sausages, breakfast casseroles, vegetable platters, yogurt
N - Z: Brunch sides
Such as fruit, sweets, pastries, cinnamon rolls, French toast casserole, donuts
Juice, water and coffee will be provided. Extension cords will be available for crockpots (to keep things warm during service). The microwave will also be available. See you there!
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Top of the Hill, September 8
Join us on Tuesday, September 8 as we hear from Hanna Koval. Hanna will share about her experiences as a Ukrainian refugee, including how her faith helped her endure the loss of everything due to the war. Since coming to Spokane, Hanna and her daughter have worked with the Thrive Center, a local nonprofit that serves refugees in our community. She is also employed at Elements Massage, which is owned by Steve and Linda Sparks. We’ll hear Hanna’s powerful story after lunch at 11:30 in the Skylight Room. $10 suggested donation covers the cost of lunch. Sign up at the info table or by calling the church office by Sunday, September 6.
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65 Years of Marriage!
Karl and Ione Felgenhauer are celebrating their 65th wedding anniversary and invite you to join them. The party will be on Saturday, September 12, at 2 PM in the Fellowship Hall.
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Park Meet Ups Ending for the Season
As fall approaches, our summer meet ups at the park must come to an end. Join in the conversation at this season’s LAST informal meet-up at the Park Bench Café in Manito Park on Wednesday, September 2 at
10 AM. Enjoy a treat in a beautiful setting with others from HPPC. Questions? Contact Ione Felgenhauer, kifelgen@gmail.com.
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Come Sing with the Choir!
Do you love to sing? Then we have a place for you! The Chancel Choir starts again this September and sings through mid-June. Even if you can’t commit to the entire program year, come sing with us on weeks that you are able. Rehearsals are on Thursdays, 6:30-8 PM in the sanctuary, and we gather at 9 AM on Sunday mornings (half hour prior to worship). Childcare is provided. Contact Kyla Fague at 509-270-6848 or kylaf@hamblenpres.org for more information or if you are interested in joining this great community. We begin rehearsing on Thursday, September 10. The choir’s first Sunday in worship will be September 13. We hope to see you in the choir loft!
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HPPC Mission Study Available
Printed copies of the Mission Study are available for pick up at the info table in the narthex. This document is being submitted for presbytery approval so we can take the next step in searching for a new pastor! To learn more, pick up a copy Sunday morning.
Click here to view a digital copy.
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Ways to Help Those Affected by Spokane Area Fires
One way to help those in our area is by donating to the Presbytery of the Inland Northwest, who will direct funds to those who need assistance.
• You may give directly through the presbytery website at https://presbyinw.org.
• Scroll down to find a green "Donate" button.
• Enter the amount you wish to give and choose the method you would like to use (PayPal, venmo, or debit/credit).
• On the next screen you will see "+ Click to note how funds will be directed." Click on the plus sign and enter "Disaster Relief," then enter your information as directed.
OR
• You can donate to HPPC online or through the offering plate and we will forward it to the presbytery office.
OR
• Send a check directly to Presbytery of the Inland NW; PO Box 8055; Spokane, WA 99203.
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Help Us Create a Calendar
The Earth Care Team 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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Earth Care Tip of the Week
Use and reuse the same natural fiber dryer balls 1,000-plus times instead of single-use, chemical-laden dryer sheets. Think of the difference for your wallet, your health, and the landfill.
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Got Space?
Do you have space in a garage, basement or shed? We need some storage for things for the November 14 Holiday Treasure Market. Contact Janet Ray at (509) 993-2000 if you can help. Thanks!
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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, August 27
9:30 AM Portable Projects
FRIDAY, August 28
Church Office Closed
1 PM Women’s Bible Study – via Zoom
SATURDAY, August 29
SUNDAY, August 30
9:30 AM Worship in person/online
10:30 AM Coffee Fellowship
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MONDAY, August 31
6 PM BSF Leaders Workshop – Skylight Rm
TUESDAY, September 1
Preschool Starts
11:30 AM All Staff Meeting
WEDNESDAY, September 2
10 AM Connection Opportunity: Park Bench Café (Last for the season)
2 PM NO Women’s Bible Study – Rm 6
7 PM Worship Band Rehearsal
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Save the Dates
TUESDAY, September 1
Preschool Starts
WEDNESDAY, September 2
LAST FOR THE SEASON - Connection Opportunity: Park Bench Cafe
TUESDAY, September 8
Top of the Hill
WEDNESDAY, September 10
Choir Rehearsal Resumes - New time: 6:30 - 8 PM
SATURDAY, September 12
Felgenhauer 65th Anniversary Party
SUNDAY, September 13
New Fall Sermon Series & Sunday School Starts
Oasis Youth Group Starts
MONDAY, September 14
Caravan Youth Group Starts
TUESDAY, September 15
Men's Breakfast Resumes
WEDNESDAY, September 16
AM Bible Study Begins
SUNDAY, September 27
Adult Ed Starts: War, Peace and the Christian Tradition
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Wednesday, October 7
Journey Kids' Club Starts
Sunday, October 25
Trunk or Treat
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FRIDAY, November 6
Parent Date Night
THURSDAY - FRIDAY, November 12 & 13
Set Up for Holiday Treasure Market
SATURDAY, November 14
HPPC Holiday Treasure Market
SUNDAY & MONDAY, November 15 & 16
Youth Friendsgivings
FRIDAY-SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 20-22
Camp Spalding Fall Camp
SUNDAY, November 29
Advent Starts & Candlemaking Event
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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 (0 - 3yrs)
Young children and families are invited to the Nursery and/or Family Room during worship.
Children's Sunday School (3-yrs - 5th Grade)
On summer break! See Kid’s Zone below. Sunday School begins September 13.
Kids' Zone (3-yrs - 1st Grade)
During summer, children are invited to head to the Skylight Room for fun activities halfway through the service.
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Journey Kids' Club (1st - 5th Grade)
On summer break! Resuming October 7.
Journey Kids' Club meets Wednesdays, 5-7 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)
Caravan (6th-8th) - Meets Mondays from 6-8 PM. Begins September 14.
Oasis (9th-12th) - Meets Sundays from 6-8 PM. Begins September 13.
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, Coordinator of Children and Youth
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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