If you haven't already returned your pledge card, bring it to church with you this Sunday. Not attending this Sunday? You can drop your card into the mail or fill out an online form HERE. We appreciate your quick response so that we can plan our budget for next year. | |
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Upcoming Memorial Services
Jim Hallam - THIS Saturday, 11/29 at 11:00 AM
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Advent Candle Making – 11/30
Immediately following worship on Sunday, we’re kicking off the Advent season by making Advent candles together! You’ll get to take home your hand-rolled candles and a short liturgy, and each Sunday celebrate the coming of Jesus by lighting your candles and engaging faith at home.
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FREE Advent Devotionals
Available at the Information Center
Each day of this devotional invites you to draw near--to Scripture, to stillness, and to the heart of God. Each day's reading includes a Bible verse, a reflection, an idea for a personal activity to interact with the text, and a brief prayer. This devotional is suitable for individuals, couples, or groups.
Pick up yours today!!
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Advent Poinsettias
Orders due by THIS Sunday
In past years, people have purchased poinsettias in honor or memory of loved ones to help decorate our sanctuary for the holidays. This has required a lot of hands-on care: watering, cleaning up dead leaves, rotating plants to put their best sides to the front, and maintaining the perfect temperature in the sanctuary to keep these fussy plants alive. The worship committee has made the decision to start purchasing quality, artificial poinsettias that can be used year after year without all of the stress and mess of live plants. To help cover this cost, this year and next year we will continue to have people "sponsor" a plant. If you would like to donate toward the Poinsettia Fund in honor or memory of a loved one, grab a form from the information center or the church office. Please return the completed envelope with payment ($15) in the offering plate or to a staff member by Sunday,
November 30 to have your tribute printed in the
bulletin for Sunday, December 7.
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Soup Supper & Christmas Pageant from Scratch – 12/7
On Sunday, December 7th from 5:30-7:00 PM we will have our annual Soup Supper and Christmas Pageant from Scratch! This is one of our best events of the year, with great fellowship over a meal, vaguely controlled chaos, and the most fun way to celebrate the Christmas story! No rehearsal needed, just bring a soup or dessert if you can and get ready for some fun!
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Congregational Meeting AND Party for Steve
Join us after worship on Sunday, 12/14 for a brief congregational meeting. We will be electing new officers for 2026 and honoring Pastor Steve’s service to HPPC. After the meeting we will have special treats for coffee hour. We will also host a “card shower” if you would like to honor Steve with a card and a special note. Steve’s last day at HPPC will be December 28.
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Liberty Park Community Development Center’s Annual Toy Store
Toy Donations Due by Sunday, 12/7
Tis the season! It may only be early November, but it is time to start thinking about the Liberty Park Toy Store drive! Let’s take our thankfulness and pay it forward. There are 3 ways to participate:
1. Sign-up online https://bit.ly/LibertyParkToyDrive2025
2. Grab a tab from the display in the narthex to purchase specific toys.
3. Make monetary donations earmarked for the “toy store”
Drop your UNWRAPPED toys in the bins in the narthex. The deadline for drop off is Sunday, December 7. (The date of the Toy Store this year is Sunday, 12/13.) Thank you for your support to help these local kids!
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Bite2Go Requests
Bite2Go volunteers are always needed and appreciated! Delivery sign ups are below for both Hamblen Elementary and Liberty Park. Thanks in advance for your help!
Additionally, Bite2Go is in need of funds. It is a great ministry helping children with food for the weekends. Any contributions are greatly appreciated. Please write "Bite2Go" in the memo line of your check. Thank you greatly for your help. - Your Neighborhood Deacons
Hamblen Elementary: https://bit.ly/Bite2GoHamblenElementary
Liberty Park: https://bit.ly/Bite2GoLibertyPark3zV8TGb
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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!
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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.
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THURSDAY, November 27
Thanksgiving Day
Church office is closed
No Preschool
7:00 PM NO Choir Rehearsal
FRIDAY, November 28
Church office is closed
No Preschool
1:00 PM Women's Bible Study (via Zoom)
SATURDAY, November 29
7:00 AM BSF
11:00 AM Jim Hallam Memorial
SUNDAY, November 30 – First Sunday of Advent
9:30 AM In-Person/Online Worship Service
10:30 AM Coffee Fellowship
10:30 AM Advent Candle Making
6:00 PM Oasis Friendsgiving
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MONDAY, December 1
9:30 AM Personnel Committee
10:00 AM Deb Circle
3:30 PM Girl Scout Troop #1926
6:00 PM BSF
6:00 PM Caravan Friendsgiving Event
TUESDAY, December 2
7:30 AM Men’s Bible Study & Breakfast
11:30 AM NO All-Staff Meeting
5:30 PM Daisy Troop #2361
6:00 PM Scout Troop #313
WEDNESDAY, December 3
9:30 AM Bible Study
11:00 AM PEO Luncheon
2:00 PM Women's Bible Study
5:00 PM Journey Kid’s Club
7:00 PM Worship Band Rehearsal
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Save the Dates!
SATURDAY, November 29
Jim Hallam Memorial Service at 11 AM
SUNDAY, November 30
Advent Candle Making - All are welcome!
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SUNDAY, December 7
Soup Supper
Christmas Pageant From Scratch
All donations for the Liberty Park Community Center Toy Store are due at HPPC
TUESDAY, December 9
NO F&A Meeting (cancelled - see you in January!)
SUNDAY, December 14
Congregational Meeting and Party for Steve after worship
SUNDAY, December 21
4:00 PM Longest Night Service
WEDNESDAY, December 24 - Christmas Eve
3:00 PM Jazz Service
5:30 PM Traditional Service
Thursday, December 25 - Merry Christmas!
Office Closed
NO Choir Rehearsal
Monday, December 28
Office Closed
Tuesday, December 29
Office Closed
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Thursday, January 1 - Happy New Year!
Office Closed
NO Choir Rehearsal
Thursday, January 8
Tai Chi Resumes (through 2/5)
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Sunday, February 22
Annual Congregational Meeting and All-Church Potluck
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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.
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Journey Kids' Club (1st-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!
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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 Next Gen Ministries, at mitchelp@hamblenpres.org.
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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
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 Gerrit Van Zwol, Children's Ministry Coordinator
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.
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