What's Happening at Hamblen Frustration
Our goal in sending What's Happening at Hamblen to your inbox is to provide a convenient way for you to receive Hamblen news. There has been some frustration with the way the weekly e-news requires recipients to click on "View Entire Message" to see the entirety of What's Happening at Hamblen, which then opens the full document in a new window, starting at the top again. Unfortunately, we at HPPC have no control over which section within the document displays in the new window. If you are interested in reading an explanation for the reason this occurs and some ways around the issue, click HERE. It is not our intention to cause any frustration, and if we could eliminate this particular source of frustration, we certainly would. Thank you for your understanding.
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Summer Sermon Series: June 19—September 4
Paul's journey in the New Testament is a wild ride. He starts a massive road trip when his life is dramatically changed by Jesus Christ. This summer, we will ride "shotgun" with Paul and be dramatically changed with him.
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Join us for In-Person Worship on Sunday Mornings at 9 AM!
- Masks optional.
- Nursery care provided.
- Communion served in factory-sealed packets the first Sunday of the month.
- Kids’ Zone for children aged 3-yrs through 1st grade after the Junior Sermon.
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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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Help Us Invite Our Neighbors to National Night Out
TOMORROW, Friday, July 22, from 9:30-11:00 AM
Wear your walking shoes and help us hang door signs throughout the neighborhood. Meet at the church at 9:30 and grab a stack of fliers and a map. We are canvassing the area between Cook and Pittsburg, and 37th to 44th. The more people we have, the faster this will go! We hope you are able to make time to join us!
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National Night Out is Only 12 Days from Now!
Thank you to everyone who has brought in donations for our National Night Out block party. Your generosity is very much appreciated! We are expecting an estimated 500 neighbors to join us on August 2, and we still need more chips and drinks for everyone. Donations of single-serve beverages and chips would be greatly appreciated. Leave donations on or under the NNO table in the church entry. Thank you!
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Block Party Yard Signs
If you live in the Hamblen neighborhood and would like to display a yard sign for the National Night Out neighborhood block party that HPPC will be hosting this summer on August 2, you can pick up a sign in the church office.
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A Note from Joe Bruce
THANK YOU!!!! Hamblen has been a church home to Kathy and me for 32 years. This past Sunday showed why that has been the case. The love you extended during and after worship as we reflected on my years as your Director of Children’s Ministries at HPPC brought tears. Your hugs meant so much. Thank you for all the wonderful cards. Thank you so much to the entire HPPC congregation for the KOA and gas gift cards. Kathy and I are already looking at ways we can put them to use. I look forward to worshiping with you in the future.
See you soon.
Joe
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A Note from Penny Lucas
Dear Church Family,
I made it back from Oregon Sunday evening after being away 2 weeks at my sister Ruth's bedside and for her service in St. Helens yesterday. It made me feel so loved and cared about to find my mailbox filled with beautiful, sincere and loving sympathy cards from so many of you. The service was wonderful. There were so many people who'd come to say goodbye the church folks had to put up folding chairs across the back of the church and we ran short of bulletins! Her accordion group played, a friend sang a jazzy acapella solo of Amazing Grace, her grandchildren were acolytes, and the pastor's words were personal and meaningful. This morning there was a definite feeling of healing that filled her house. I feel wrapped in the love of friends and God. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for your prayers as my family and I have dealt with the grief of losing my three sisters this year.
Penny Lucas
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OPPORTUNITIES TO GET INVOLVED AT HPPC |
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Ministry Interest Form
If you would like to get involved at Hamblen and in our community but have not yet filled out a Ministry Interest Form, you can find the form at the Information Center in the church entry or online at bit.ly/HPPCMinistryInterestForm.
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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!
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Call for Greeters
Anyone who would like to assist in greeting and passing out bulletins on Sunday mornings is encouraged to sign up as a greeter at hamblenpres.org/signup or on the sign-up sheet located at the information center. A greeter does not have to unlock doors or be in charge, but may help with the offering and tidying the pews after worship. A Head Usher will be available to assist and answer questions. Anyone can be a welcoming greeter!
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Director of Children's and Family Ministry
We are seeking a Director of Children's and Family Ministry to join our dynamic and fun program staff team. This position will lead a mission-driven ministry program for children (birth through fifth grade) and their families. Learn more at hamblenpres.org/jointheteam.
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In Search of a Preschool Assistant
The Preschool is looking for a creative, organized, compassionate assistant for the coming year! Check out the application by clicking HERE and email [email protected] with any questions.
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Looking for Adult Nursery Workers
We are looking for adult (over 18) childcare workers to join our team! This is a paid position responsible for providing childcare during church services and related events. The ideal candidate will have availability on Sundays and weekday evenings. If you are interested, please submit your resume to Jessica Munroe at [email protected].
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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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THURSDAY, July 21
9 AM Portable Projects
6:30 PM Oasis Hike
FRIDAY, July 22
1 PM Zoom Women’s Bible Study (Gladys' Group)
1 PM Caravan Water Day
SUNDAY, July 24
7:30 AM Zoom Sunday AM Bible Study
9 AM In-Person/Online Worship Service
TUESDAY, July 26
12 AM Staff Lunch
3 PM Bruce Baldwin Memorial
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WEDNESDAY, July 27
9:30 AM Listening for God
2 PM Betty’s Group
THURSDAY, July 28
9 AM Portable Projects
FRIDAY, July 29
1 PM Zoom Women’s Bible Study (Gladys' Group)
SATURDAY, July 30
4 PM Lindy & Patty Dupree Memorial
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Listening for God - Short-Story Discussion Group
This popular short story discussion group will meet at the church again this year on Wednesdays from 9:30 to 11:00 AM, July 20-August 31. Group facilitated by Mike Aleman, Marilyn Carosella, and Pastor Jennie. Come one week or come all--whatever is convenient for your schedule. If the weather is nice we will have the option to meet outside. Story packets are available at the Information Center in the church entry.
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Hamblen Park Preschool Summer Camp
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Time: 9 AM - 12 PM
Ages: 4-6 yrs
Cost: $100
Snack Provided
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July 25 - 28th: Wacky Water!
Beat the heat with us! We will explore water in all its forms and have fun with bubbles. Dress for a mess.
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Our Church’s National Night Out Block Party
is Right Around the Corner – and YOU are Invited!
National Night Out is a nation-wide event on the first Tuesday of August. People are encouraged to gather with their neighbors and build community. Our church will be hosting again this year on August 2, from 6:00 to 7:30 PM.
For almost 400 neighbors, we provide a free hot dog dinner, bounce house & slide, and live music. Local law enforcement and emergency service vehicles come and let kids climb into the trucks and interact with the firefighters and police officers who protect them. Neighbors visit and eat together. It’s a wonderful evening!
So first and foremost, we want you to come and enjoy the evening with this neighborhood. If you are part of our church, you are part of our neighborhood. Wear your church nametag and come ready to visit. Some people make it a goal to walk away from the evening having learned 3 names and having heard 1 story. We don’t proselytize at this event – we simply help people feel welcome.
But you can also volunteer to help. If you would like to help during the event, you can sign up at the information center in the church entry or at bit.ly/HPPC2022NNO. You can also help by providing single-serve beverages and chips, or loaning canopies for the event.
Community is a gift from God. Let’s be a blessing to our neighborhood together by making community possible on August 2! See you then.
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Virtual Journey to Guatemala: “The New Face of Mission”
Wednesday, August 24, 2022, 4:30 p.m.
What is the “New Face of Mission” in a world still reeling from colonialism? Join CEDEPCA for the next Virtual Journey to Guatemala where we will talk about what makes for healthy cross-cultural relationships. If you lead mission trips or ever plan to, this Virtual Journey is for you. We will use the new book, Freeing Congregational Mission: A Practical Vision for Companionship, Cultural Humility, and Co-Development, as the focal point in our conversation.
The book’s co-authors Hunter Farrell and Bala Khyllep are professors and directors of the World Mission Initiative at Pittsburgh Theological Seminary. We are excited that both authors will be present to guide us on this Virtual Journey. Participants are encouraged to read the book beforehand for a richer experience.
To buy the book, please visit: freeingmission.com. If you buy the book at IVP, use discount code: MISSION for a 30% discount + free shipping in the USA. A purchase of more than 10 books receives a 40% discount (no code needed).
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Ministry Fair 2022
The Hamblen Ministry Fair will be after the 9 AM worship service on Sunday, September 11. Come learn about ways you can connect with folks in the HPPC community, grow as a disciple of Jesus, and love our neighbors in Spokane and around the world. Grab a cup of coffee and explore the ways God might be calling you to join in the ministry happening in and through HPPC. If you'd like to have a table at our ministry fair, please contact Heather Notske at 509-385-0627 or [email protected]. We look forward to seeing you there!
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HPPC Preschool Registration is Open
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Top of the Hill--2nd Tuesdays from 11:30-1:00
Top of the Hill is back! This monthly event is geared toward retirement-aged folks who want to socialize over a meal, then learn something new. Topics range from presentations by local non-profits to travelogues to local authors or musical programs. RSVPs for each month are due the Thursday before each event. Suggested donation to cover lunch is $8, cash or check. Here is the lineup for the rest of the year:
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August 9--Larry Ham: An Egyptian Travelogue
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September 13--Jo Ivester: Discussion of her Memoir, The Outskirts of Hope, her family's experience as one of two white families in a rural Mississippi town during the civil rights movement. (Books available in the church office)
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October 11--Scott Cooper, Director Parish Social Ministry, Catholic Charities, will talk on Helping the Homeless
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November 8--Wes Jessup & Betsy Godlewski, Executive Director and Director of Development at the Museum of Arts and Culture, will tell us what is new at the MAC
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December 13--Jeannie Wright will be back with her friends, Glen and John, for a Christmas music concert
To RSVP for any of these dates, sign up on the clipboard at the information center or call the church office (509-385-0627) by the Thursday before each event.
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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].
2022/2023 Reading List:
October 20: When the Meadowlark Sings by Nedra Sterry
November 17: The Bible’s Plot by Ken Onstot
January 19: When We Were Young and Brave by Hazel Gaynor
February 16: Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens
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
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Shoe Drive
The Mission Community Outreach Center's 12th annual School Shoes for Kids Shoe Drive is July 5 - August 8. New athletic shoes and socks are being collected for children entering grades K-8th (kid's size 12 to adult's size 13). Donations can be left at the church or delivered to MCOC. Learn more HERE.
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Help Send a Kid to Camp!
The Deacons Camp Scholarship Fund helps pay for elementary through high school kids to attend Camp Spalding each summer. A week at camp ranges from $260-$525 and HPPC believes so much in the value of the camp experience that we contribute 50% of the cost (we also contribute a portion to Mom & Me camps for younger kids). So far this year, 43 children have received scholarship codes from us. Typically we spend between $8-$10,000 each summer on this important ministry that is funded strictly through donations. If you would like to help send a kid to camp, you can use a yellow Deacon envelope from the pew or write "Camp Scholarship" on the memo line of your check. You can also donate online at hamblenpres.org/give. Thank you for your generosity!
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Support People Impacted by the Crisis in Ukraine
We pray for peace. We watch with growing concern as geopolitical tensions and violence rise. We trust God in all things, but our hearts break for those most impacted. We have had a lot of people ask about ways to help those affected by the Ukraine/Russia conflict. If you would like to help, visit presbyterianmission.org/donate/OG999999/.
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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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CHILDREN AND YOUTH MINISTRIES |
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Kids’ Zone
June 19, through September 4, Kids’ Zone is provided for children three years old through first grade. Sunday mornings following the Junior Sermon, children will go to the Fellowship Hall for fun activities that are tied to a Bible story. HPPC Childcare Supervisor Jessica Munroe and HPPC Youth Julia Notske lead the Kids’ Zone activities.
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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):
Normally meets Mondays 6:00-7:30 PM.
We’re off until September!
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Oasis (9th-12th grade):
Normally meets Sundays 6:00-8:00 PM.
We’re off until September!
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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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