WORSHIP WITH US
This Sunday, join us for the Sacrament of Communion and learn about Holy Curiosity in Luke. The following week, we will begin learning about the book of Mark. Read more about this upcoming sermon series below:
Starting Sunday, January 9, 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 some resources to help you engage with the Gospel of Mark.
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.
VIEW WORSHIP LIVE-STREAM (9 AM SUNDAYS) (click here to view)
First Sunday of the Month

Communion will be observed this Sunday. If you are worshiping with us from home and would like to celebrate communion during our Sunday morning service, please be sure to have a piece of bread or cracker, and something to drink ready when worship begins.
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.
We are booming!

Volunteers are needed for several ministries. One urgent need is for ushers on Sunday mornings. Sign up at hamblenpres.org/signup.

NEWS TO NOTE
Men's Breakfast & Bible Study Update

The Tuesday morning Men's Breakfast and Bible Study will resume meeting on January 4.
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. 
DAY CAMP: Monday, January 17, 2022, 9:00 AM

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].
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!
HOW WE'RE HELPING OTHERS
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!
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].
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!
Hurricane Ida Relief

Presbyterian Disaster Assistance is delivering aid to those impacted by Hurricane Ida. This will be a long-term commitment to the people impacted by this catastrophic destruction. PDA will continue to work with Presbyterian leadership to respond to Hurricane Ida and remain engaged in the recovery efforts during the hurricane season of 2021. PDA will provide emotional and spiritual care as well as long-term recovery to address unmet needs. We invite you to join in this effort by donating HERE. Thank you for your support!
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.

UPCOMING EVENTS
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.
FRIDAY, December 31
1 PM Zoom Gladys' Group

SUNDAY, January 2
7:30 AM Zoom Sunday AM Bible Study
9 AM In-Person/Online Worship Service and
5 PM In-Person Oasis Band Practice
6 PM In-Person Oasis Youth Group

MONDAY, January 3
5 PM In-Person Caravan Band Practice
6 PM In-Person Caravan Youth Group
6:30 AM In-Person ANG - Stitching Group
TUESDAY, January 4
7:30 AM In-Person/Zoom Men's Bible Study
6 PM Scout Troop #313

WEDNESDAY, January 5
9:30 AM In-Person Wed. Morning Bible Study
2 PM Zoom Betty's Group
5 PM In-Person/Zoom Journey 1st-5th Grade

FRIDAY, January 7
Oasis HS Winter Retreat
12 PM Ted Engdahl Funeral
1 PM Zoom Gladys' Group
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
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.
CHILDREN AND YOUTH MINISTRIES
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.

For information on our children's programs, visit our website or contact our Director of Children's Ministries, Joe Bruce, at [email protected] or 509-385-0626.
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].
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
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.
GIVING
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
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, Interim Associate Pastor, or call/text: (206) 794-0689

Click to email Heather Notske, Dir. of Operations & Group Ministry, or call/text: (509) 251-6468

Click to email Joe Bruce, Director of Children's Ministries, or call/text: (509) 954-3041

Click to email Mitchel Pierce, Director of Student Ministries, or call/text: (206) 739-6126

Click to email Kyla Fague, Interim Worship Director, or call/text: (509) 270-6848

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].