WORSHIP WITH US

Easter Brings Hope

Christ is risen indeed! With these words, and with music, prayer and praise, we join in joyful celebration of the Resurrection of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. On this day, Jesus has been made fully alive, in body and spirit. Alleluia!

Good Friday, 7pm

How Cowards Become Courageous

We retrace the final days of Jesus' earthly life, from the Last Supper to Gethsemane, to his betrayal, abandonment, suffering and death upon a cross. We gather on this night to share in Communion, to hear God's plans come to fruition, and to join in tangible remembrance of the Crucifixion of Jesus Christ, God's only son, who, to his final breath, embodied grace and forgiveness.

VIEW WORSHIP LIVE-STREAM (9 AM Sunday) (click here to view)

BULLETIN FOR WORSHIP SERVICE (avail. Friday) (click here to view)

SIGN UP TO PARTICIPATE IN WORSHIP SERVICE (click here to view)

Church Office Closed This Monday

And Other Schedule Changes

• The church office will be closed on Monday, April 1, in recognition of Easter. Normal office hours will resume Tuesday, April 2.

• Oasis and Caravan youth groups will not meet March 31 & April 1. They will resume meeting April 7.

• Men's Bible Study will not meet April 2 & 9. It will resume April 16.

• Wednesday Morning Bible Study will not meet April 3. It will resume April 10.

• Journey Kids' Club will not meet April 3. It will resume April 10.

Kids' Zone This Sunday

Children 3yrs-1st grade are invited to the Skylight Room for fun activities during both Easter services this Sunday, March 31. Parents can pick up their kiddos there after the service. Kids 2nd grade and up will remain in the worship service with their families. 

Would you like to be an Acolyte?

There will be an information and training session for students in 3rd-5th grade (and their parents) who would like to serve as an Acolyte. We will meet May 5, after the service, at the pews at the front of the sanctuary. If you have any questions, or are interested but can’t come that day, please contact Kathy Williams at 949-370-8025 or [email protected]. 

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 $10, cash or check. To RSVP, sign up on the clipboard at the Information Center in the church entry or call the church office (509-385-0627) by the Sunday before the event.

NEXT PRESENTATION:

April 9: Chris Deitz currently serves as the City Director for Big Table. Along with leading the five other members of the Spokane team, Chris engages with the community through cultivating Big Table partnerships, creating and implementing long-term funding goals, and facilitating the production of fundraising and care-related events. Chris will be sharing Big Table’s mission, care model, scope of impact, and opportunities to serve hope to those who serve us.

Hats Off to Spring!

Deborah Circle is hosting a Ladies’ Fellowship for all ages Saturday, April 27, 10:00 AM in the

Fellowship Hall. There is no charge for this event featuring refreshments and entertainment. Wear your favorite hat for a chance to win prizes for oldest, cutest, fanciest, biggest, and smallest hats. Be sure to bring you camera to capture a picture of the fun at the photo booth! Sign up at the church information table or call the office by April 23.

Bite2Go Faithful

Whether you volunteer your time to deliver or provide funds to cover the costs of funding the Bite2Go 'kits', WE NEED YOU! Hamblen Elementary has seen a greater need this school year to provide for their students. We have been asked to provide 35 'kits' to Hamblen weekly, which we will do. But this takes more money. At $5 per student, per week, on an average month of 4 weeks, the cost is $700. PLEASE consider donating and designating those funds to the Bite2Go program. And... there are still a few dates left for delivery to both Hamblen (bit.ly/Bite2GoHamblen) and Liberty Park (bit.ly/Bite2GoLibertyPark).



Thank you!

Your Neighborhood Deacons

Spring Flower Basket Fundraiser

Help the HPPC Preschool raise funds toward a new outdoor play structure by purchasing a spring hanging planter. Baskets will be full of colorful, sun-loving flowering annuals, planted in a 12” hanging basket. Price is $36 per planter. Baskets will be available for pickup the week of April 15. Order forms available HERE or at the information center in the church entry. Turn in order forms at the church office by Monday, April 8.

HPPC Preschool Registration is Open

Visit our website at hamblenpres.org/preschool-registration to get your little one signed up for the 2024-25 school year. For more information, contact Alicia Powell, Preschool Director, at [email protected] or 509-385-0624.

Thank You to Everyone Who Helped with Grounds Clean-Up!

Thank you to the 19 people who came out last Saturday to rake pine cones, clean out flower beds, and trim our shrubs! It was amazing how much we were able to do in just a few hours, and we are grateful for everyone who took time to help.

We are always looking for people to "adopt" flower beds and tend to them for the season. If this is something that you would be interested in doing, let Heather Notske know ([email protected] or 509-385-0627).

THANK YOU!

We’re so grateful to everyone who served at our Open Palms Service Day! There were about 150 of us there, and over the course of an hour and a half we met our goal of packing 41 boxes of oatmeal—12,048 meals! A special thank you goes to our Oasis students who led the event! It was such a joy serving together as the intergenerational body of Christ.

WAYS TO GET INVOLVED

One Great Hour of Sharing

Join with Presbyterians worldwide in sharing God’s love with our neighbors-in-need around the world by providing relief from natural disasters, food for the hungry, and support for the poor and oppressed. Learn more HERE.

Be a part of the Congregational Care Team

Have you felt a prompting to participate in ministering to those in our congregation who are no longer in a position to regularly attend or actively participate in the life of the church? This may be as an individual reaching out OR an individual wishing to be connected -- call or text small group facilitator Betty Rogers (509) 230-7967.

Sign Up for an Office Volunteer Shift

Are you interested in helping out in the office on a weekly or as-needed basis? We are looking for a few people who would be willing to:

• Answer the phones for an hour or two at a time
• Help with occasional mailings

If you would be interested in helping in any of these ways, sign up HERE. For questions, contact Heather Notske at 509-385-0627 or [email protected].

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.

All events meet in person unless otherwise noted:

NEXT GEN MINISTRIES

Children’s & Family Ministry

Volunteer Opportunities

You can sign up HERE to help with Sunday School, Wednesday evening Journey Kids' Club, or other volunteer opportunities that impact children. For information on our children's programs, contact Pastor Jennie at [email protected].

Click HERE to register your child for HPPC activities. Please submit a separate form for each child.

Children's Sunday School (3-yrs - 5th Grade)

Sunday School is right after the Children’s Sermon during worship. Each week, children aged 3 years through 5th grade will gather for Bible lessons. We have fun activities, skits, and wonderful messages planned!

Journey Kids' Club (K-5th Grade)

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!

Kids' Zone (3-yrs-1st Grade)

On Family Worship Sundays throughout the year 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. 

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 grades):

Mondays 6:00-7:30 PM

Oasis (9th-12th grades):

Sundays 6:00-8:00 PM

Sunday Sessions (6th-12th):

Sundays 10:00-11:00 AM

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. 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 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 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, Communications Coordinator, or call/text: (208) 277-6016

To submit a prayer request or to be added to the prayer chain, send an email to [email protected].