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Holy Week Events & Services

Services are also live streamed for your convenience at hamblenpres.org/live-stream.

All are welcome!

Palm Sunday, April 13

Worship Service--9:30 AM

Wave palm branches and sing, “Hosanna!” as we celebrate Jesus’ triumphant entry into Jerusalem.

 “Open Palms” Food Packing Event--10:45 AM

After worship, we will gather once again in the Fellowship Hall/Skylight Room to pack 10,000+ meals for food-insecure people in the Spokane area. Everyone is welcome, there are jobs for every age and ability.

Wednesday, April 16

Wednesday Morning Bible Study--9:30 AM

Join Pastor Jennie for the last installment of Seven Last Words, a study on the last words and phrases spoken by Jesus from the cross. All are welcome, even if you haven’t attended any of the other sessions in this series.

Lent Lunch Live!--Noon

Pastor Jennie will livestream a brief devotion on YouTube. Find the link at hamblenpres.org/live-stream.

Maundy Thursday, April 17

"Come to the Table" Worship and Reflection - 6:00-8:00 PM

Imagine that you have been invited to spend the evening with Jesus: reflecting, praying, listening and loving. On Maundy Thursday, rather than a traditional worship service, you are invited to take part in a series of unique prayer stations set up throughout the church, at your own pace and in whichever order you choose. Receive Holy Communion, walk a meditation labyrinth, create a prayer collage, and more! Come - the table is open.

Good Friday, April 18

Worship Service—7 PM

Director of Next Gen Ministries, Mitchel Pierce, will preach on John 10:16-19 and 28-30. This service will feature our Chancel Choir, Handbell Choir, and guest musicians.

Easter Sunday, April 20

Worship Services—9 and 10:30 AM

Easter Egg Hunt—10:00

Rejoice and celebrate our risen Lord at your choice of two services: 9:00 and 10:30 AM. Both services are identical with our Chancel Choir and guest musicians. Children are invited to bring their own baskets for an outdoor egg hunt between services.

THIS SUNDAY: Open Palms Service Day Food Packing Event

April 13, 10:45 AM—12:30 PM in the Skylight Room



Children and adults of ALL ages are invited to join us after worship to partner again with Generation Alive to pack 10,000+ meals for food-insecure neighbors in our community. No RSVP required!

Lenten Small Group

This Lent everyone is invited to a Lenten study group that will reignite the wonder at the core of childlike faith. Our curriculum will come from a devotional entitled Coming Back to Life, relating Lent to the natural world as it wakes up from winter. The study includes lots of optional activities and fascinating “ahas” that will intrigue you and spark your imagination. Join Steve Sparks and Katie Haney as we explore the intersection of faith and creation on Tuesday mornings from 10:00 – 11:00, through April 14 in Room 4.  

Lent Lunch Live! Continues...

Livestreams aren’t just for Sundays! Join Pastor Jennie every Wednesday of Lent for a short time of reflection on scripture and prayer. She’ll be live on our YouTube channel at 12 PM. The easiest way to connect is from our website, just like you would view a Sunday service, at hamblenpres.org/live-stream. We’d love to see you there! If you miss the live broadcast, it will be visible at the same link for the following week.

One Great Hour of Sharing (OGHS) THIS SUNDAY

The One Great Hour of Sharing (OGHS) offering will be Sunday, April 13 (Palm Sunday). OGHS is a vital special mission offering of the Presbyterian Church (USA). It connects you to disaster relief, refugee assistance, and development efforts around the globe. When disasters strike, or when individuals are displaced due to violence or poverty, OGHS ensures immediate response and ongoing recovery.

Through your support, OGHS funds comprehensive development programs in areas such as healthcare, education, agriculture, food security, microfinancing, and women's empowerment. By partnering with Global Ministries and international response networks, OGHS maximizes its impact. Your contributions help meet urgent needs while addressing the root causes of vulnerability, ensuring long-term, sustainable solutions for affected communities.

Guatemalan Fundraiser Breakfast 4/27



A free-will donation for our famous Guatemalan breakfast, to support our team going to Guatemala in August. Sunday, 4/27 at 10:45 AM in the fellowship hall.

Tai Chi Continues…

Tai Chi class, led by Sandy Nolting, continues on Thursday afternoons through April. Classes are from 1-2 PM every Thursday in the Fellowship Hall. The focus will be practicing the 8-movement form. Newcomers are always welcome!

Volunteers Needed for Bite2Go

We need Bite2Go volunteers for both locations please. More details and sign ups can be done through the links below. Or please contact Gladys Rivers at mooselady@comcast.net. Thanks!

Hamblen Elementary – https://bit.ly/Bite2GoHamblenElementary

Liberty Park - https://bit.ly/Bite2GoLibertyPark3zV8TGb

Book Club Changes!

The time for book club is changing from 1:00 PM to 1:30 PM. Thanks for noting that change. Also, the book for May has changed to: American Dirt by Jeanine Cummins.

Shirts and Shorts for Liberty Park Community Development Preschool

Again, we will support the Liberty Park Community Development Preschool by giving a shirt and short set for each child. What a wonderful end of the year treat for the kids! This year they have 52 children enrolled in preschool.

Here are the details:

• Choose a specific size and gender by picking up a tagged bag in the narthex OR sign up online through this link: https://bit.ly/ShirtsandShorts2025
• Place your shirt & short combo in the provided zip lock bag. (If signing up via Sign Up Genius, place your combo in a gallon bag and label it with the size and gender you purchased.)
• Drop it in the bin in the narthex no later than Sunday, May 4.

A monetary donation is another way to support this program. Any shirts & shorts not donated, will be purchased to ensure that no child goes without. Checks can be made payable to HPPC, with "Shirts and Shorts" written in the memo line. Your commitment and participation helps put a smile on the faces of these children. Thank you!

If you have questions, please contact Gladys Rivers 509-857-9286 or Carolyn Wika 509-891-2440.

Save the dates of July 11-13 Family Camp at Camp White! This will be a fun family adventure on the Spokane River in Post Falls, ID. More info coming soon!

Nifty Thrifty Tea and Style Show, 5/17

Ladies of all ages are invited for the Nifty Thrifty Tea and Style Show! Free event for all on Saturday, May 17 at 1:00 PM at HPPC. Special guest appearance by Karrin and Jorunn of "In the Kitchen" on Community Access Cable Channel KFSK.

Sign ups are required for planning purposes. Please sign up no later than Wednesday, 5/14 either on the sign up sheet in the narthex or by calling the church office at 509-448-2909. See you on May 17!

Emergency Needs Team Looking for Volunteers!



Sometimes people in our congregation need a meal or a ride to an appointment. Our volunteer call list hasn't been updated in quite a while. If you would like to help occasionally in this way, contact Chelsea Bryant, at chelseabryant@outlook.com and she will put you on the list to call. You can always say no if the timing for a specific ask doesn't work for you!

No Child Should Go Hungry…

Want to help feed hungry children in our community? Please consider a monetary donation to Bite2Go. Checks can be made to HPPC with “Bite2Go” in the memo line. Thank you for your support.

New to Hamblen? Welcome!

The pastors would love the opportunity to get to know you over coffee! Later this spring we will hold a newcomer welcoming session where you can meet more people from our congregation and learn more about Hamblen Church. If you are interested in more information about getting involved in activities, becoming a member, or want to indicate your interest in our upcoming newcomer welcoming session, please contact the church office at 509-385-0619 or email hppc@hamblenpres.org.



WAYS TO GET INVOLVED

Volunteers Needed for Our Children's Ministries!

We need volunteers to help support and care for our children! The two biggest needs we have currently are below with sign up links:

Sunday School Teachers - bit.ly/SundayChildrensMinistry

Journey Meal Team – bit.ly/JourneyMealTeam

Please email Mitchel Pierce mitchelp@hamblenpres.org for more info.

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!

Volunteer Group for Hamblen Park Preschool

If you are not familiar with the preschool here at HPPC, you can learn more about how Hamblen Park Preschool serves the Spokane community by visiting our website at www.hamblenpres.org/preschool. For those interested in getting involved with this ministry, a group of volunteers is being formed to help at the preschool. There will be opportunities to read to the children, help with special projects, reach out to parents, and support the teachers. If you have special talents to share or a heart for young children, you are just what we need! Time commitment is up to you. For more information, contact Janet Ray at (509) 993-2000.

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:

Save the Dates!

SUNDAY, April 13 - Palm Sunday

Open Palms Service Day

OGHS Offering

SUNDAY, April 20 - Easter

Special Worship Services

Easter Egg Hunt

THURSDAY, April 24

No Choir Rehearsal

SUNDAY, April 27

Guatemalan Fundraiser Breakfast

SUNDAY, May 4

Last day to donate "Shirts & Shorts" for Liberty Park Community Development Preschool

SATURDAY, May 17

Nifty Thrifty Tea and Style Show

MONDAY - THURSDAY, June 23 - 26

Vacation Bible School (VBS) - more info coming soon!

FRIDAY-SUNDAY, July 11 - 13

Family Camp at Camp White - more info coming soon!

FRIDAY, August 5

National Night Out

NEXT GEN MINISTRIES

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.

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

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

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. 

Journey Kids' Club (K-5th Grade)

Journey Kids' Club meets Wednesdays, 5:00-7:00 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!

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 Next Gen Ministries, at mitchelp@hamblenpres.org.

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 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 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.