Yes, and I will continue to rejoice, ¹⁹ for I know that through your prayers and the help of the Spirit of Jesus Christ this will turn out for my deliverance. ²⁰ It is my eager expectation and hope that I will not be put to shame in any way, but that by my speaking with all boldness, Christ will be exalted now as always in my body, whether by life or by death. ²¹ For to me, living is Christ and dying is gain. ²² If I am to live in the flesh, that means fruitful labor for me; and I do not know which I prefer. ²³ I am hard pressed between the two: my desire is to depart and be with Christ, for that is far better; ²⁴ but to remain in the flesh is more necessary for you. ²⁵ Since I am convinced of this, I know that I will remain and continue with all of you for your progress and joy in faith, ²⁶ so that I may share abundantly in your boasting in Christ Jesus when I come to you again. 

²⁷ Only, live your life in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ, so that, whether I come and see you or am absent and hear about you, I will know that you are standing firm in one spirit, striving side by side with one mind for the faith of the gospel, ²⁸ and are in no way intimidated by your opponents. For them this is evidence of their destruction, but of your salvation. And this is God’s doing. ²⁹ For he has graciously granted you the privilege not only of believing in Christ, but of suffering for him as well— ³⁰ since you are having the same struggle that you saw I had and now hear that I still have. 

No Registration Required for worship services, but you can skip the sign-in line on Sunday morning by registering HERE.

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).

The word Pentecost is Greek and it means "50th day." Fifty days after Easter Sunday, we celebrate the coming of the Holy Spirit upon the Apostles and their followers, and the beginning of their earthly ministry to make disciples of all nations. Pentecost is the Christian Church’s birthday. This year it falls on Sunday, May 23rd, and we will be celebrating with jazz! HPPC will have guest jazz musicians Nick Schauer, Mikaella Croskrey, David Fague, and Dave Wakeley providing some spirit-filled music for worship. We hope you’ll join us for this special Sunday!

Fourth graders are invited to attend Acolyte Training. It will be held Sunday, May 23, at 10 AM in the sanctuary right after the Pentecost service. Contact Kathy Williams at [email protected] with any questions.

If you enjoy gardening and would like to contribute to the beautification of the HPPC grounds, you can adopt a flowerbed! See a map of the HPPC flowerbeds HERE. Contact Heather Notske for more information at [email protected] or 509-385-0627.

The Chancel Choir is grateful for the continued support of our HPPC members, even during its hiatus. Right now the choir plans to be back in full swing this fall when we kick off our school-year programs. We have greatly missed participating musically in worship, but look forward to September when we can do so again! If you are interested in joining the choir this fall, you can contact Kyla Fague at [email protected].

It’s now been four months since we received our words. We’d love to hear about the ways your Star Word is challenging, comforting, guiding, moving, freeing, or teaching you. If you would like to share your experience, please send a brief reflection to [email protected]. Click HERE to read our first reflection. We look forward to hearing from you!

Are you ready to be involved as a volunteer in worship again? If so, we'd love to have you! You can sign up as an USHER HERE, a DOOR GREETER HERE, a COFFEE FELLOWSHIP HOST HERE, or an ACOLYTE HERE. Thank you!

Mission Community Outreach Center is celebrating its 25th year. The Founders and active participants celebrated this occasion with a tailgate party at MCOC. Hamblen has played an active role in this important community mission since it’s very beginning 25 years ago. Funds are still tight. If you have a heart for MCOC, please consider recognizing the Mission by giving $25 for their 25th Anniversary. You can donate on their website HERE, or mail your check to MCOC ,1906 East Mission Avenue, Spokane, WA 99202. You can donate new or gently used clothing and household items in the bin at Hamblen’s east hall.

Have you welcomed a new addition to your family during this last year of the pandemic?  Are you expecting a little one in the coming months?  Please contact Kathleen Seppi with your news at [email protected].

Thank you to all who donated shorts and shirts for the Liberty Park Children's Pre-school. They were excited to get a colorful, new outfit for summer. What a fulfilling ministry!

Neighborhood outreach truly appreciates our congregation.

Joanne and I thank all of you who have supported us with cards, prayers, and meals during and after Joanne's hospital stay. We are now able to manage our cooking. We know the blessing of Christ through your fellowship.

In His Name,

Mike Aleman and Joanne Moyer

Gladys Rivers will make periodic trips to the Mission Community Outreach Center with gently used clothing and household items generously donated by our church family here at HPPC.

Next Zoom meeting will be Sunday, June 13 at 11 AM. Natalie Bragg, Executive Director of Liberty Park Community Development Center, will join us to give an update on some new initiatives at the LPCDC. Natalie will address:

Grab a pair of sandals, your bathrobe, and your sense of adventure, then get ready to escape with the Israelites! At Wilderness Escape VBS, June 28 - July 2, 9:00 AM - Noon, we'll meet Moses, hang out with the Israelites, and join their amazing adventure of trusting God in the wilderness. For more information and to register, click HERE or contact Joe at [email protected] or 509-954-3041.

Please prayerfully consider volunteering to help with Vacation Bible School this year. The kids are inviting you to join them on an adventure with Wilderness Escape VBS June 28-July 2, 9 AM-Noon. Volunteers are needed as teachers, guides, music leaders, games leaders, and more. Please contact Joe Bruce at 509-954-3041 or [email protected] with any questions or go HERE to sign up as a volunteer. Thank you!

Through their Christian summer camp programs, Camp Spalding provides a chance for thousands of young people from greater Spokane and North Idaho to get away from the daily routine, spend a week with an outstanding, fun staff of mature role models, and experience the adventurous life God intends for us. Sessions begin at the end of June and are offered during various dates throughout the summer. Once again, our Deacons are providing a 50% scholarship for any student attending. Prior to registering, obtain a Scholarship Code from Sandy Riebe at [email protected]. You can view this year’s Camp Spalding schedule and register using the Scholarship Code at campspalding.org.

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.

For more information, contact Betty Thompson at [email protected].

October: The Four Winds by Kristin Hannah

November: Created For Commitment by Audrey Witherall Johnson

January: We Band of Angels by E. Norman

February: The Widow’s War by Sally Gunning

March: The Island of Sea Women by Lisa See

April: Girl Waits With Gun by Amy Stewart

May: The Girl Who Wrote in Silk by Kelli Estes

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.

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

To make a donation to HPPC (one-time or recurring gift) you may do so HERE.

We are here for you! Office hours are Monday-Thursday, 9 AM to 4 PM and Friday, 9 AM to Noon. You can connect with pastors and staff by clicking on a 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].