Tomorrow is Family Dodgeball Night

We will hold our yearly Family Dodgeball Night on Friday, February 17, 7-9 PM! This is a fantastic opportunity for parents to play a fun sport with their kids! Even if you don’t have kids, please come! We would love to have anyone that is interested come and play! There will be dessert after we are done playing to help you get your strength back! If you are interested in playing, please RSVP to Cindy Dicken, Director of Children’s and Family Ministries, at [email protected].

President's Day Office Closure

The church office will be closed, Monday, February 20, in observance of President's Day. We will resume regular office hours on Tuesday, February 21.

2022 Annual Report

If you would like to review the 2022 Annual Report before the Congregational Meeting on February 26, you can view the report HERE. It can also be found on the HPPC homepage at hamblenpres.org listed under Helpful Links. Printed copies are available at the Information Center in the church entry.

Congregational Meeting & Potluck

The annual congregational meeting and brunch will be February 26, after worship. All members and friends are invited to attend. The meeting will be brief. We will vote on Pastor Steve's terms of call, elect new leaders, and hear brief reports from staff members.

Immediately following the meeting, there will be a potluck brunch hosted by the deacons. The deacons and elders will provide breakfast casseroles. The church is providing sausage, milk, and juice. We are asking the congregation to bring the following:

Last name A through M

• Breads (muffins, bagels, croissants, sweet rolls, etc.)

Last name N through Z

• Fruit (salad or cut up)

One Great Hour of Sharing

Starting this Sunday, we will have the fun fish banks available again this year for kids to collect Lenten offerings for One Great Hour of Sharing. These funds will be used for Presbyterian Disaster Assistance, Presbyterian Hunger Program, and Self-Development of People. Please consider participating in this meaningful mission project.

Earthquake Crisis

The earthquake in Turkey and Syria has been devastating. Help is needed. Donate to Presbyterian relief efforts through Presbyterian Disaster Assistance at bit.ly/PDAEarthquakeRelief. Read details about the Presbyterian response at bit.ly/PCUSAEarthquakeNews. You can also find a flyer with more details at the Information Center in the church entry.

Office Hours

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

All events meet in person unless otherwise noted:

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. Here is the lineup for upcoming speakers in 2023:

• March 14--Jessica Laughery & Chud Wendle, Hutton Settlement Home

• April 11--Jeannie Wright with Glen & John, Easter Cantata

• May 9--Alan Lesher, CEO YMCA

To RSVP, sign up on the clipboard at the information center or call the church office (509-385-0627) by the Friday before the event.

Book Club

You can join the Book Club for a discussion in person on the 3rd Thursday of the month at 2 PM. For more information, contact Betty Thompson at [email protected].

2023 Reading List:

March 16: When the Last Leaf Falls by Bill Myers

April 20: War Bonds by Cindy Hval

May 18: Horseback Honeymoon by Dorothy Ballard, Ellen and Quincy Scott

Camp Spalding 2023 Registration Available Soon

Don’t let the snow and cold weather fool you...camp is just around the corner! There was record attendance in 2022, and many of the camps are expected to sell out again in 2023. As such, it is highly recommended that you register early. Information regarding camp dates can be found at campspalding.org/schedule/.

HPPC provides scholarships for half of the cost for camp. To receive a code for the 50% scholarship, contact Sandy Riebe before you register at [email protected]. Registration will open March 6, on the camp website at bit.ly/campspalding2023.

Calling All Crafters

Deborah Circle is looking for crafters of all ages to participate in a Holiday Bazaar by donating handmade items to sell at the bazaar on November 3, 2023, 9 AM to 4 PM in the Fellowship Hall.

These items can be handcrafted items, delicious baked goods, homemade jams, cards, aprons, pillowcases, or anything else you might be talented at making. We will also have a bake sale and silent auction sale for unique items.

The money raised will be used for fellowship events and outreach projects of Deborah Circle. Please contact Terrie Roberts at 509-624-3108 for more information.

Opportunities to Serve at HPPC & in the Community

Visit our website at hamblenpres.org/getinvolved to check out a list of ways to get involved at HPPC and grow as a disciple of Jesus. You will find 10 different categories along with a few examples of things that fit in each category. In front of each category is a checkbox. If you think you would like to try out a new ministry, print the list, check the box(es) of the categories that interest you, return it to the office, and we will contact you when we have a need for volunteers. Thank you for serving with us!

Join the Snow Patrol



Colder weather is upon us! Our parking lot gets plowed when it snows, but we depend on volunteers to keep our walkways safe and clear of snow during the winter. If you would like to sign up in advance for a specific day that you would be willing to snowblow our sidewalks, we would love to hear from you! We have a snowblower, shovels, and de-icer. Training can be provided! Sign up for one day this season or volunteer for multiple days--your choice! If interested, contact Heather Notske at 509-385-0627 or [email protected] or sign up online HERE.

Children’s & Family Ministry

Volunteer Opportunities

You can help with J.A.M. Sunday School, Wednesday evening Journey program, or other volunteer opportunities that impact children. For information on our children's programs, contact our Director of Children's and Family Ministries, Cindy Dicken, at 509-385-0626 or [email protected].

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 ages 3 years through 5th grade will gather for Bible lessons. We have fun activities, skits, and wonderful messages planned! It’s going to be so fun!

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!

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 [email protected].

Caravan (6th-8th grade):

Mondays 6:00-7:30 PM.

Oasis (9th-12th grade):

Sundays 6:00-8:00 PM.

Sunday Donuts!

Come grab a snack! Immediately following the service on most Sundays, our middle schoolers and high schoolers meet in the youth room for donuts and a chill hangout time.

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 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, 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 Cindy Dicken, Director of Children's & Family Ministry, or call/text: (818) 321-1551

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, 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].