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Christmas Pageant from Scratch & Soup Supper



Join us once again for THE BEST CHRISTMAS PAGEANT EVER! Sunday, December 8th from 5:30-7:30 PM. We’ll have our churchwide soup supper, leading into our no-rehearsal Christmas pageant! You can sign-up to bring soup, sides, rolls, or desserts at https://bit.ly/Soupsupper2024 No signing up for pageant roles—those are spontaneous!

Don’t want to sign up online? You can sign up in person at the information desk in the foyer or email Jen with details at jenniferm@hamblenpres.org. Thanks!

Congregational Meeting THIS Sunday, 12/1



Join us for a very brief congregational meeting THIS Sunday following the worship service to approve the pastor's housing allowance, correct the minutes of a previous meeting, and elect nominees to leadership positions. We appreciate your attendance to ensure a quorum is present.

Toys are due THIS Sunday 12/1 for the

Liberty Park Community Development Center’s Annual Toy Store

Tis the season… Let’s take our ‘thankfulness’ and pay it forward. There are 3 ways to participate:

1. Sign-up to purchase toys via Sign Up Genius: https://bit.ly/ToyDriveSignUp2024

2. Pull a tab from the poster in the church foyer to purchase specific toys.

3. Make monetary donations earmarked for the ‘toy store’.

Once you’ve purchased your toys, drop them unwrapped in the bins in the church foyer by Sunday, 12/1. (Or at the latest Monday, 12/2!) Last year’s participation was so incredible that Liberty Park was able to ‘pay it forward’ as well, donating to needs they identified in their community.

Tai Chi (Moving for Better Balance) Class Continues…

Have you thought about trying Tai Chi? Join us to sample a way to improve balance and lower body strength in one or all of our FREE, 60-minute exercise sessions from 1-2 PM on these upcoming Thursday dates: 12/5, and 12/12. NO SESSION THURSDAY, 11/28 (Thanksgiving).

Sandy Nolting is trained in Tai Ji Quan: Moving for Better Balance. She will guide you in an introduction to this evidenced-based practice that can reduce your risk of injury from falling. Dress comfortably, bring water, and invite a friend or family member. Class is mostly standing but can be modified if you need to stay seated.

Reading Buddies

Would you be interested and willing to invest one hour a week of your time to make a huge difference in a child's life? Please take a few minutes and review the short video below on our Reading Buddies program. 

Reading Buddies Video

https://youtu.be/bDD3qRuDEyw?si=VmBEWJYF90uQJ9nr

Research from the U.S Department of Education confirms that children who cannot read by the end of third grade are much less likely to graduate from High School. You can change that by encouraging them to learn to read and to love reading, by reading to them and having them read to you.  

The steps to becoming a Reading Buddy are easy. Please follow the instructions below. 

You can pick your school from the participating elementary schools on the list attached. 

Thank you for considering this incredible opportunity to help a child learn to love reading! 

Become a Reading Buddy in 3 steps:

1. Apply

Fill out the Spokane Public Schools’ application at this link using a desktop computer. The application is not mobile friendly.

Tip: Before filling out the application you’ll need a photo of your driver’s license (.jpg format recommended), and to have downloaded, completed, and saved the SPS Disclosure Statement form to upload to the application.

Wait for your application to be approved before moving to Step 2

2. Connect with the School

After you receive an email that your application has been approved, email the principal assistant at the school of your choice letting them know your application was approved. They will set a time with you to come in for a quick orientation and tour.

*See the attachment with names of schools, principal assistants, and email addresses.

3. Attend the Orientation

Attend the orientation with the principal assistant and set up a weekly time to read with students!

If you have any questions about your volunteer application, contact Trish Gray with Spokane Public Schools at trishg@spokaneschools.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!

New Volunteer Group Starting 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, December 1

Congregational Meeting

Toys due at church for toy drive

Last day to order advent poinsettias

SUNDAY, December 8

Christmas Pageant from Scratch & Soup Supper

TUESDAY, December 10

Top of the Hill Christmas Program

SUNDAY, December 22

Longest Night Service at 4 PM

TUESDAY, December 24

Christmas Eve Services: 3:00 PM Jazz Service and 5:30 PM Choir Service

WEDNESDAY & THURSDAY, December 25 & 26

Church Office Closed

WEDNESDAY, January 1, 2025

Church Office Closed

THURSDAY, January 2, 2025

Memorial Service for Bill Racette at 2 PM

SUNDAY, January 5

12-Week Grief Group Begins at 10:45 AM

NEXT GEN MINISTRIES

The focus of Next Gen Ministries at HPPC is on families. Mitchel Pierce, Director of Next Gen Ministries, and Kat Wilkins-Luton, Student Ministry Coordinator, work together to organize 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 Kat Wilkins-Luton, Student Ministries Coordinator, or call/text (360) 953-1708

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.