Join us in exploring the life of Christ in the Gospel of Mark. The fast-paced book of Mark shows us how Jesus is just the right person to bring joy, purpose, and strength into our everyday lives. When it comes to our needs, growth, and even salvation, Jesus Christ is right On The Mark for everyone. Click HERE for the weekly reading plan and other resources to help you engage with the Gospel of Mark. Don't worry if you missed the beginning, just join anytime!
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Join us for In-Person Worship on Sunday mornings at 9 AM!
- Masks required in accordance with the statewide mandate.
- Nursery care provided.
- Communion served in factory-sealed packets the first Sunday of the month.
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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.
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Current Mask Guidelines
Please wear your mask in the church building. We are implementing the statewide mask mandate for indoor settings. This includes vaccinated individuals. We do this, not out of fear, but as an act of love for our neighbors in the Spokane community and to practice Romans 13:1.
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We are booming!
Volunteers are needed for several ministries. One urgent need is for ushers on Sunday mornings. Sign up at hamblenpres.org/signup.
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Congregational Meeting
The annual congregational meeting will be held on February 13, following the worship service. We will approve the Pastor’s terms of call, elect additional officers and members of special committees, and receive ministry reports. We typically have a fun congregational meal at this time, but planning for that or something else is still underway due to the pandemic. Stay tuned.
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JOIN US AT HAMBLEN PARK PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 13
In 1990, Souper Bowl of Caring began with a simple prayer from a single youth group:
“Lord, even as we enjoy the Super Bowl football game, help us be mindful of those without a bowl of soup to eat.”
Since then, more than $170 million has been generated for local charities across the country through Souper Bowl of Caring. It has become a powerful movement that transforms the time around the Big Game into the nation’s largest celebration of giving and caring for those in need.
Through this mission, people learn they can make a positive difference in the world as they collect food, raise money, and serve at hunger-relief charities while showing care and compassion in local communities across the country.
Share in God’s love for our neighbors in need and give generously on Souper Bowl Sunday. All of the donations collected will go directly to our Souper Bowl of Caring Charity of Choice:
Family Promise of Spokane
Bring a dollar or any amount and drop it in the soup pots
outside the sanctuary doors after worship.
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Blankets for HPPC Newborns
The Congregational Care Team offers a ministry of giving baby blankets and Bibles to newborns of HPPC. This outreach is intended to welcome our little ones with love and affirmation of our commitment to be part of our community of faith.
Have you welcomed a new addition to your family recently? Are you expecting a little one in the coming months? Please contact Kathleen Seppi with your news at [email protected].
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Meeting for Deborah Circle This Monday
Deborah Circle is meeting in person Monday, February 7, at 9:00 AM in the Fellowship Hall!!!
We are a ministry and fellowship group that meets the first Monday of each month (except July and August) to share in fellowship as we make articles to share with those in need. We would like to invite all women of the church to join us as we gather to participate in a busy morning workshop, lunch (bring your own lunch; dessert and coffee will be provided), and a brief meeting to design and plan for the many items we donate yearly to schools, shelters, and care centers of our city. We have been busy individually during the Covid pandemic and are excited to be meeting again. Come and join us!
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February Blood Drive
Due to staffing issues, Vitalant is unable to staff a blood drive at Hamblen in February.
Vitalant is asking us to donate blood during a blood drive at Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church, located at 4320 S. Conklin Street, on Saturday, February 12, 2022, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
If you have any questions, or are unable to sign up online, please contact Jill Reuter at [email protected] or 509-599-2689 .
There is a national blood shortage due to the pandemic. If you’ve had COVID-19 and have been symptom-free for 14 days, you are eligible to donate. Whatever your COVID-19 vaccination status, you are allowed to give blood or platelets. If you are able, please consider donating blood. Thank you!
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Snow Patrol
If you would like to sign up in advance for a specific day that you would be willing to snow blow our sidewalks, we would love to hear from you! We have a snow blower, 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].
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Would You Like Pastoral Care or a Visit? |
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Throughout Covid, pastors and members of the congregational care team have continued our ministry of visiting and offering care. However, care and visits are now complicated. Institutional rules and safety precautions can even prevent visitations. If you would like a visit or call, please reach out any time. We are proactive in visiting people, but we also need to hear from anyone who would like a connection so that we don’t miss anyone in need. The pastors can be reached by email, cell phone, or through the church office. Hamblen is a church family. May the Lord continue to connect us with one another in safe ways even during the pandemic. |
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Mardi-what?
There are more than 1,800 homeless women living in Spokane each day. Meeting their basic needs can be a struggle for agencies serving this population. Spokane Mardi Bras aims to change that. Please help the Mission and Service Committee collect items to share with several of our partner agencies during the month of February. You can share donations that would help promote dignity to a woman struggling with homelessness. The collection barrel will be in the narthex – bring what you can to the church. Call 509-389-9858 for no-contact collection from your front door. Thank you for being the hands and feet of Christ and bringing dignity to His children.
Most needed items:
Underwear, deodorant, bras, bus passes, reading glasses, socks, razors, toothbrushes, toothpaste, and feminine hygiene products.
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Building Christ's Community
World Relief expects that 200 refugees from Afghanistan will be coming to Spokane. They have a need for Welcome Kits to prepare homes for families fleeing violence and danger. Use this link, bit.ly/WorldReliefWelcomeKits to review the kits: kitchen, linen, cleaning, elementary, or middle and high school kits, how to assemble and deliver a kit.
Thank you for building God's kingdom in Spokane!
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Moran Vista Ministry Opportunities
We need worship leaders for once-a-month Sunday worship services at Moran Vista. The service begins at 2:00 pm. Worship leadership needs include a musician, a song leader, and someone to provide an inspiring reading or a simple sermon.
If you would like more information or would like to volunteer for these Moran Vista ministries, contact Joe Bruce at his desk, 509-385-0626. You can also email [email protected].
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Bite2Go
Volunteers may sign up HERE for delivery of Bite2Go food kits to Hamblen Elementary. We are again supporting 20 students with Bite2Go take-home meal supplements this school year. Your support has been tremendous the last several years and we look forward to your continued commitment. Volunteers are needed to pick up food at 2nd Harvest and drop off at Hamblen Elementary. Monetary donations help fund the program, which is $5.00 per week, per student. For those who wish to give support through monetary donations, please designate them for ‘Bite2go’. You can find instructions and a map to Second Harvest HERE. For questions, call Karen Kelly at 509-599-7518. Thank you for committing to this ministry.
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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.
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All events meet in person unless otherwise noted: |
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FRIDAY, February 4
1 PM Zoom Gladys' Group
SUNDAY, February 6
7:30 AM Zoom Sunday AM Bible Study
9 AM In-Person/Online Worship Service
5 PM Oasis Band Practice
6 PM Oasis Youth Group
MONDAY, February 7
9 AM Deborah Circle Meeting
4 PM Girl Scouts
5 PM Caravan Band Practice
6 PM Caravan Youth Group
6:30 PM ANG Stitching Group
TUESDAY, February 8
7:30 AM In-Person/Zoom Men's Bible Study
1 PM Staff Meeting
6 PM Scout Troop #313
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WEDNESDAY, February 9
9:30 AM Wednesday Morning Bible Study
2 PM Zoom Betty's Group
5 PM Zoom Journey 1st-5th Grade
THURSDAY, February 10
9 AM Portable Projects
6:30 PM Girl Scout Service Unit #453
7 PM Choir Rehearsal
FRIDAY, February 11
Oasis Connect Retreat
1 PM Zoom Gladys' Group
SATURDAY, February 12
Oasis Connect Retreat
9:15 AM Presbytery Summit
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Wednesday Morning Bible Study
Winter Bible Study (continues February 9, 16, 23)
Boundless Grace at the Boundaries: Jesus’ Mission on the Margins in the Gospel of Luke
Throughout the gospel of Luke, we see Jesus teaching, healing, and serving those his society cast aside and ignored. Folks on the margins became bearers of Jesus’ reign as they embraced his truth and forgiveness. This winter we’ll go to the margins with Jesus and explore ways God is calling and sending us to unexpected people and places. Join us Wednesday mornings at 9:30 AM in the Skylight Room (or on Zoom--watch your email for the link).
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HPPC Book Club
You can join the Book Club for a discussion either in person or via Zoom on the 3rd Thursday of the month at 2 PM. For more information, contact Betty Thompson at [email protected].
2022 Reading List:
February 17: The Widow’s War by Sally Gunning
March 17: The Island of Sea Women by Lisa See
April 21: Girl Waits With Gun by Amy Stewart
May 19: The Girl Who Wrote in Silk by Kelli Estes
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Sanctuary Flowers for 2022
A poster is available on a bulletin board in the east hallway to sign up for providing flowers for worship services. Instructions can be found next to the poster for those who are interested in helping to add beauty to the sanctuary or would like to honor someone by providing flowers in memory of a loved one. If you are currently attending services from home but would still like to provide flowers, you can call the church office at 509-385-0619. Thank you!
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CHILDREN AND YOUTH MINISTRIES |
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JAM (Jesus and Me)
Children's Sunday School
J.A.M. Sunday School is in person right after the Children’s Sermon during worship. Face masks will be utilized. This year our theme is “Heroes of the Bible”. Three-year-old through 1st-grade children will gather in self contained classrooms using Augsburg Fortress curriculum to learn about their favorite Bible hero. Second grade through fifth grade continue their fun using the rotation model. Each week students will investigate a Bible hero as they rotate through food, games, computer, video, and science sites throughout the building.
Journey (Wednesday Evening Program for 1st-5th Graders)
Journey meets Wednesday evenings, 5:00 to 7:00pm. Mike Rose and team bring back those wonderful dinners. Karen Kelly brings all her teaching skills into play during our games time. We will have games, Bible study, highs and lows for the week, and laughter. A weekly donation of $4.00 is asked to help support some of the Journey activities. You are encouraged to bring a friend.
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Children's Ministries Volunteer Opportunities
You can sign up HERE to help with J.A.M. Sunday School, Wednesday evening Journey program, or other volunteer opportunities that impact children. For questions, please contact Joe Bruce at [email protected].
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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 Student Ministries, at [email protected].
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Caravan (6th-8th grade):
Mondays 6:00-7:30 PM
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Oasis (9th-12th grade):
Sundays 6:00-8:00
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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.
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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 |
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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!
To submit a prayer request or to be added to the prayer chain, send an email to [email protected].
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