Congregational Meeting & Potluck THIS SUNDAY

The annual congregational meeting and brunch will be February 26, after worship. All members and friends are invited to attend. The meeting will be brief. We will vote on Pastor Steve's terms of call, elect new leaders, and hear brief reports from staff members.

Immediately following the meeting, there will be a potluck brunch hosted by the deacons. The deacons and elders will provide breakfast casseroles. The church is providing sausage, milk, and juice. We are asking the congregation to bring the following:

Last name A through M

• Breads (muffins, bagels, croissants, sweet rolls, etc.)

Last name N through Z

• Fruit (salad or cut up)

Use the season of Lent to return to the Lord and renew your Christian faith

You should have received a Lenten devotional in the mail this week titled "Drawn to the Cross." This booklet of intentional daily devotionals inspired by Henri Nouwen will draw us closer to the cross each day.

If you did not receive one or would like another to share with a friend, they are available at the information center in the main hallway. If you want to go a little deeper into the devotional, there are also daily questions available at the information center or HERE. You can use these personally or with a family member or friend. If you would like to join a small group, we will have two groups meeting through March to discuss the daily readings and questions:

• Sunday mornings, following worship in the Skylight Room (March 5, 12, 19, 26, & April 2), led by Heather Notske. Childcare available if requested.

• Wednesday evenings, ON ZOOM, (March 1, 8, 15, 22, & 29), led by Pastor Jennie.

If you have questions or would like to attend a group, please contact Heather at 509-385-0627 or [email protected].

One Great Hour of Sharing

We have the fun fish banks available again this year for kids to collect a Lenten offerings for One Great Hour of Sharing. These are available at the Information Center in the church entry.

2022 Annual Report

If you would like to review the 2022 Annual Report before the Congregational Meeting on February 26, you can view the report HERE. It can also be found on the HPPC homepage at hamblenpres.org listed under Helpful Links. Printed copies are available at the Information Center in the church entry.

February Printed Newsletter

You should have received a copy of the February printed newsletter in the mail. Additional copies are available at the Information Center in the church entry, or you can view a digital version HERE.

2023 Oasis Mission Week

Each summer our high schoolers embark on a Mission Week where we explore partnership, service, and justice! This year our Mission Week is focused on local partnership right here in Spokane; we’ll be working with various local organizations and ministries each day and staying here at the church each night.

• Informational Meeting: Sunday, March 5th, 5:00-6:00pm
• Commitment Deadline: Sunday, March 19th
• The Mission Week: July 17th-22nd
• For more info contact Mitchel Pierce at [email protected] or 206-739-6126

Oasis + Caravan Sunday Sessions

We’re so excited to launch a new weekly program for our middle and high schoolers on Sundays following the worship service! This is a chance to dive deeper into our community and the Bible. We’ll spend time together hanging out, learning ways to better understand the Bible, and practicing tools to help us understand and apply what we learn.

• Weekly from 10:00-11:00am each Sunday, beginning March 5
• For both Oasis + Caravan

March Book Club Meeting

Join the Book Club on Thursday, March 16, at 2 PM in the Fellowship Hall to discuss When the Last Leaf Falls by Bill Myers. Pastor Paul Newcombe's life is a celebration of faith and family until his teenaged daughter Ally is stricken with cancer. As Ally lashes out at God for allowing her to fall ill and at her family because they are healthy, Paul's faith is tested as it never has been before. A touching tale of love and devotion interspersed with humorous anecdotes of a father watching his little girl grow up. For more information, contact Betty Thompson at [email protected].



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.

All events meet in person unless otherwise noted:

Camp Spalding 2023 Registration Available Soon

Don’t let the snow and cold weather fool you...camp is just around the corner! There was record attendance in 2022, and many of the camps are expected to sell out again in 2023. As such, it is highly recommended that you register early. Information regarding camp dates can be found at campspalding.org/schedule/.

HPPC provides scholarships for half of the cost for camp. To receive a code for the 50% scholarship, contact Sandy Riebe before you register at [email protected]. Registration will open March 6, on the camp website at bit.ly/campspalding2023.

Join the Snow Patrol



Colder weather is upon us! Our parking lot gets plowed when it snows, but we depend on volunteers to keep our walkways safe and clear of snow during the winter. If you would like to sign up in advance for a specific day that you would be willing to snowblow our sidewalks, we would love to hear from you! We have a snowblower, 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] or sign up online HERE.

Children’s & Family Ministry

Volunteer Opportunities

You can help with J.A.M. Sunday School, Wednesday evening Journey program, or other volunteer opportunities that impact children. For information on our children's programs, contact our Director of Children's and Family Ministries, Cindy Dicken, at 509-385-0626 or [email protected].

JAM (Jesus and Me) Children's Sunday School

J.A.M. Sunday School is right after the Children’s Sermon during worship. Each week, children ages 3 years through 5th grade will gather for Bible lessons. We have fun activities, skits, and wonderful messages planned! It’s going to be so fun!

Journey Kids' Club (K-5th Graders)

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!

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 grade):

Mondays 6:00-7:30 PM.

Oasis (9th-12th grade):

Sundays 6:00-8:00 PM.

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.

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 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!

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 Cindy Dicken, Director of Children's & Family Ministry, or call/text: (818) 321-1551

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, Administrative Assistant, or call the office: (509) 448-2909 ext. 101

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