Starting this Sunday, our new sermon series will be On The Mark: Jesus is Exactly Whom We Need. We'll be going through the fast-paced book of Mark and discovering how Jesus is just the right person to bring joy, purpose, and strength into our everyday lives. Click HERE for the weekly reading plan and other resources to help you engage with the Gospel of Mark.
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Join us for In-Person Worship on Sunday mornings at 9 AM!
- The Pew Pads are back! You no longer need to register or sign in on Sunday mornings.
- 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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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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Annual Report Submissions Due
As a reminder, submissions for the annual report are due tomorrow, January 7. If you haven't done so already, please email your submissions to [email protected]. 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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HPPC Book Club
The HPPC Book Club's selection this month is "We Band of Angels: The Untold Story of the American Women Trapped on Bataan" by Elizabeth Norman. American nurses stationed in the Philippines set up field hospitals in the jungles of Bataan and the tunnels of Corregidor, where they tended to the most devastating injuries of war in 1941. After Bataan and Corregidor fell, the nurses were herded into internment camps where they would endure three years of fear, brutality, and starvation. Read the story of what really happened during those dark days, and join the discussion on Thursday, January 20, at 2 PM. For more information, contact Betty Thompson at [email protected].
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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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Kids' Masks Needed
Hamblen Elementary has a need for kids' masks. For those of you who are handy with a sewing machine, HERE is a link for instructions on sewing masks for kids. If you are able to help with reusable cloth or single-use disposable masks, please bring children's mask donations to the information table at the church. Thank you!
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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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FRIDAY, January 7
Oasis HS Winter Retreat
11 AM Ted Engdahl Funeral
1 PM Zoom Gladys' Group
SATURDAY, January 8
Oasis HS Winter Retreat
SUNDAY, January 9
Oasis HS Winter Retreat
7:30 AM Zoom Sunday AM Bible Study
9 AM In-Person/Online Worship Service
MONDAY, January 10
3:30 PM Girl Scouts
5 PM Caravan Band Practice
5:30 PM F&A Meeting
6 PM Caravan Youth Group
6:30 AM Session
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TUESDAY, January 11
7:30 AM In-Person/Zoom Men's Bible Study
1 PM Staff Meeting
6 PM Scout Troop #313
WEDNESDAY, January 12
9 AM Presbytery Retreat Meeting
9:30 AM Wednesday Morning Bible Study
2 PM Zoom Betty's Group
5 PM In-Person/Zoom Journey 1st-5th Grade
THURSDAY, January 13
6:30 PM Girl Scout Service Unit #453
7 PM Choir Rehearsal
FRIDAY, January 14
1 PM Zoom Gladys' Group
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DAY CAMP: Monday, January 17, 2022, 9:00 AM --3:00 PM
Day Camp offers childcare for families in January either for the Martin Luther King Holiday or Spokane Public Schools teacher days. Day Camp runs 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM and is for Kindergarten through 5th-grade students. For more information, contact Joe Bruce at [email protected].
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Wednesday Morning Bible Study
Winter Bible Study (January 5, 12, 19, 26; February 2, 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.
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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:
January 20: We Band of Angels by E. Norman
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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Camp Spalding 2022 Schedule Now Available
While registration is not yet available, the camp schedule can be viewed at campspalding.org/schedule/ for those that would like to plan ahead for your summer activities.
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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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