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REGISTRATION IS OPEN! True North VBS: June 23-26

Join us as we learn what it looks like to trust Jesus in a wild world, exploring the ALASKAN WILDERNESS! At Vacation Bible school we’ll play whacky games, sing fun songs, practice wild science experiments, and learn more about who God is and how much He loves each of us!

It takes many helping hands for a successful VBS! This means it’s all hands-on deck for Hamblen. See below to volunteer at VBS:

·        June 23-26 (Mon-Thu), 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

·        Family Celebration: June 26, 7:00 - 8:00 PM

·        Register Here: https://www.hamblenpres.org/vbs-registration 

·        Volunteer Sign-up: https://bit.ly/VBSvolunteers-2025

·        Questions:mitchelp@hamblenpres.org

Senior Recognition

Congratulations to our graduating seniors! We know that it’s been a long ride, with a lot of work to get to this point! Parents: the years of love and care you have put in to form your student has been a joy to witness at HPPC. Everyone is invited to continue praying for these amazing students as they prepare to start a new chapter in their lives:

Ella Althoff*                   

Brayden Dunn

Samantha Ferney

Ryley Fike*                               

Candace Grindley

Anna Mroch                             

Julia Notske*

Wyatt Scher                             

Soryanna Taylor

Hayden Wagenblast*              

Lauren Wallace*

Kyle Wilkinson                         

Jacob Yinger*

*Denotes Senior Scholarship recipients

Join us at worship this Sunday, 5/11 for Minute for Mission! We look forward to sharing more about Family Camp at Camp White!

Can't wait for Sunday to learn more? Visit www.hamblenpres.org/campwhite2025

You already know about Family Camp and are ready to sign up? Awesome. Click here to register.

Hamblen Earth Care Team begins their work for the environment

A team of twelve people have met twice to discuss how an Earth Care team could make a difference in the congregation, the neighborhood and the world, when it comes to the environment. We have discussed the possibility of collecting and recycling glass, batteries and plastic that the city doesn’t recycle. We are educating ourselves on the efforts already going on in Spokane and how we can contribute to those efforts. We’ve also talked about ways we can raise awareness of this issue in the worship service, through liturgy and a possible liturgical season

focused on the environment. If you are interested in taking a more active role in protecting the environment, call Steve Sparks at (509) 954-7705 or Katie Haney at (509) 840-3456 and we can send you the Zoom link for our next meeting.  

Next meeting: Monday, May 12 at 7:00 p.m. via Zoom 

Top of the Hill



Tuesday, May 13 from 11:30-1:00 PM we welcome a team from Thrive International, a local organization dedicated to empowering multicultural communities. Thrive provides temporary housing, education, and other programs for refugees in Spokane. We’ll hear from staff members Melinda Manning, Pamela Thuswaldner, and Chelsea Segalla, and learn how their previous humanitarian and educational work prepared them for their roles at Thrive. We will also learn how we can partner with Thrive’s efforts toward building flourishing communities in our city. RSVP by calling the church office or signing up on the clipboard in the lobby. Suggested donation of $10 covers lunch.

Acolyte Training

Training for new acolytes is on Sunday, May 18 following worship.

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 THIS 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!

Room for More Children for 2025-2026!

Our registration remains open for these 3 groups:

• 3-day - Ages 4-5
• 4-day - Ages 4-5
• 4-day -Transitional Pre-K

Please share our openings with anyone you know that is still looking for a fantastic preschool option for their children. We love giving tours and meeting new families! More information can be found here: https://www.hamblenpres.org/preschool-registration

To schedule a tour, please email Alicia at preschool@hamblenpres.org.

It's Kisses in May Time at Hamblen!

Members wearing their name tags get a kiss! The chocolate kind! Stop by the welcome table for your chocolate kiss! Kisses in May all month long!

Shirts & Shorts Drive -THANK YOU!

Thanks to our congregation, we delivered 52 sets of shirts & shorts to Liberty Park Development Center. You have made many children happy with their new outfits!

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 at 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!

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!

MONDAY, May 12

Hamblen Earth Care Team Meeting via Zoom

SATURDAY, May 17

Nifty Thrifty Tea and Style Show

MONDAY, May 19

Drop-In Grief Group

SATURDAY, May 31

Bea Pierce Memorial

MONDAY - THURSDAY, June 23 - 26

Vacation Bible School (VBS) - Registration NOW Open! Volunteer Registration is Open too!

FRIDAY-SUNDAY, July 11 - 13

Family Camp at Camp White - Signup Genius 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 most worship services 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 mornings with no Sunday School, 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 Riley Hommer, Youth Ministry Coordinator

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.