Join us in exploring the life of Christ in the Gospel of Mark. The fast-paced book of Mark shows us how Jesus is just the right person to bring joy, purpose, and strength into our everyday lives. When it comes to our needs, growth, and even salvation, Jesus Christ is right On The Mark for everyone. Click HERE for the weekly reading plan and other resources to help you engage with the Gospel of Mark. Don't worry if you missed the beginning, just join anytime!
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Join us for In-Person Worship on Sunday Mornings at 9 AM!
- Masks optional.
- Nursery care provided.
- Communion served in factory-sealed packets the first Sunday of the month.
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New to Hamblen?
Are you interested in becoming a member? Mark your calendar for an upcoming Welcome Brunch at Pastor Steve's house and New Member Class: God's Mission Has a Church. Childcare is available upon request. To RSVP or for more information, contact Heather Notske at [email protected].
May 15, at 10:15 AM - Welcome Brunch at Pastor Steve's house
May 22, at 10:30 AM - New Member Class: God's Mission Has a Church
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Masks Are Optional
Since coronavirus cases are declining and considering the recent announcements from Governor Inslee, masks are now optional in the church building. However, we will have a special masked-only section in the Sanctuary for those of us who may prefer that for any reason (for example: personal feelings of safety, an upcoming medical procedure, a compromised immune system). Please feel free to continue to wear a mask if you choose. We continue to pray for our world and all those impacted by the pandemic. We are grateful that the crisis is beginning to move toward an endemic phase. Looking forward to some smiling faces this Sunday!
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One More Chance to Test Drive a Small Group
Do you work during the day and are looking for an evening group? You have another chance this spring to try out a group experience with a short time commitment. We will get to know each other and explore a Bible passage together. These groups are open to people in all stages of life and all stages of faith. These are places to ask honest questions and be authentic.
Thursday evenings, April 14-May 5, from 6:30-8:00 PM in Room 4.
Group will be facilitated by Heather Notske. If you are interested in participating, contact Heather ASAP at 509-385-0627 or [email protected].
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Searching for Sunday Book Discussion Group
This 7-week book group continues to meet following worship on Sunday mornings in the Skylight Room through April 24. We will discuss Searching for Sunday by Rachel Held Evans, a popular blogger, award-winning writer, and captivating speaker until her tragic death in 2019. In this book, Evans chronicles her complicated relationship with the church, and how she ultimately found her way back to a community of faith. Using stories around sacraments such as baptism and confession, Evans encourages readers to explore their own relationship to the faith communities that shaped them. Evans’ candor, humor, and wisdom inspire readers to explore their faith with depth and authenticity. Through Evans’ book readers discover anew the transforming power of a faith that is not afraid to wonder, question, or start over. Books are available on Amazon or from other retailers. Discussion will be led by Pastor Jennie.
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Holy Week Dates and Times
- Palm Sunday worship--April 10, at 9 AM
- Good Friday service--April 15, at 7 PM
- Easter worship services--April 17, at 9 and 10:30 AM
Palm Sunday
Join us on Sunday, April 10, at 9 AM for worship as we celebrate the day Jesus entered Jerusalem as Savior and King. We will hear from the children’s choir and bells as we prepare our hearts for Holy Week, marking Jesus’ last days to the cross.
Good Friday
Join us for a Good Friday service on April 15, at 7 PM where we will share in communion and hear about Christ’s example of self-offering and God’s great love for us. The service will also feature the Bell Choir, Chancel Choir, and guest cellist Mika Hood.
Easter
Join us on Easter morning as we celebrate God’s victory over sin and death through Christ’s resurrection! There will be two identical services on Easter morning, April 17, at 9:00 and 10:30. There will also be an outdoor Easter egg hunt at 10:00, so be sure to bring your basket!
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Support People Impacted by the Crisis in Ukraine
We pray for peace. We watch with growing concern as geopolitical tensions and violence rise. We trust God in all things, but our hearts break for those most impacted. We have had a lot of people ask about ways to help those affected by the Ukraine/Russia conflict. If you would like to help, visit presbyterianmission.org/donate/OG999999/.
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WOULD YOU LIKE PASTORAL CARE OR A VISIT? |
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Throughout Covid, pastors and members of the congregational care team have continued our ministry of visiting and offering care. However, care and visits are now complicated. Institutional rules and safety precautions can even prevent visitations. If you would like a visit or call, please reach out any time. We are proactive in visiting people, but we also need to hear from anyone who would like a connection so that we don’t miss anyone in need. The pastors can be reached by email, cell phone, or through the church office. Hamblen is a church family. May the Lord continue to connect us with one another in safe ways even during the pandemic. |
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Change to Office Hours Today
The church office will be closed from Noon to 2:00 PM, Today, Thursday, April 7. We will resume posted office hours thereafter. Thank you for your understanding.
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Children's & Youth Ministries Updates
There will be no Journey Wednesday evening kid's program during Holy Week, April 13.
There will be no regular Caravan/Oasis youth groups meeting the week of Easter, April 17 & 18. Instead, they will meet for small group hangouts: Monday, April 18, for Caravan, & Friday, April 22, for Oasis.
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Ushers & Door Greeters Needed for Good Friday & Easter Services
If you would be interested in greeting guests as an usher or door greeter at one of the worship services on Easter morning, April 17, or Good Friday, April 15, please sign up at hamblenpres.org/signup.
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Requesting Volunteers
for Spring Cleanup
Saturday, April 16
10 AM - Noon
Please join us to help clean up the church grounds and get ready for spring and Easter. No need to sign up and no special skills required, just a willing heart and helping hands. Thank you!
If you enjoy gardening and would like to make a longer commitment during the growing season to the beautification of the HPPC grounds, you can adopt a flowerbed! See a map of the HPPC flowerbeds HERE. Contact Heather Notske for more information at [email protected] or 509-385-0627.
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Blankets for HPPC Newborns
The Congregational Care Team offers a ministry of giving baby blankets and Bibles to newborns of HPPC. This outreach is intended to welcome our little ones with love and affirmation of our commitment to be part of our community of faith.
Have you welcomed a new addition to your family recently? Are you expecting a little one in the coming months? Please contact Kathleen Seppi with your news at [email protected]. |
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Worship Director Staff Search
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Looking for Adult Nursery Workers
We are looking for a few adult (over 18) workers for the nursery. This is a paid position. For more information, please contact Joe Bruce at 509-385-0626.
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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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All events meet in person unless otherwise noted: |
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THURSDAY, April 7
7 PM Choir Rehearsal
FRIDAY, April 8
9:30 AM Lent Group #2
1 PM Zoom Women’s Bible Study (Gladys' Group)
SUNDAY, April 10
7:30 AM Zoom Sunday AM Bible Study
9 AM In-Person/Online Worship Service
10 AM Youth Easter Band Rehearsal
10:15 AM Searching for Sunday Book Discussion
5 PM Oasis Band Practice
6PM Oasis Youth Group
MONDAY, April 11
3:30 PM Girl Scouts
5 PM Caravan Band Practice
6 PM Caravan Youth Group
6:30 PM Session
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TUESDAY, April 12
7:30 AM In-Person/Zoom Men’s Bible Study
1 PM Staff Meeting
6 PM Scout Troop #313
WEDNESDAY, April 13
9:30 AM Wednesday Morning Bible Study
2 PM Zoom Women’s Bible Study (Betty’s Group)
No Journey Kid's Program
THURSDAY, April 14
6:30 PM Girl Scouts Service Unit #453
6:30 PM Small Group #3
7 PM Choir Rehearsal
FRIDAY, April 15
1 PM Zoom Women’s Bible Study (Gladys' Group)
7 PM Good Friday Service
SATURDAY, April 16
9 AM Boy Scout Merit Badge Training
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Easter Youth Band Rehearsal
There is one remaining rehearsal for the youth band that will be playing along with the hymns on Easter morning. It will be Sunday after the service on April 10, from 10:00 to 10:45 AM. Contact Kyla Fague at [email protected] if you have any questions.
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Virtual Journey to Guatemala:
“Confronting Climate Change with Actions of Hope”
Wednesday, April 20, 2022 at 4:30 p.m. Pacific
During Earth Week, take a Virtual Journey to Guatemala to see how Central Americans are “Confronting Climate Change with Actions of Hope.” You will be challenged by the Rev. Dr. Karla Koll, Professor of Mission at the Latin American Biblical University in Costa Rica, who will speak about what it means to live holy lives in the midst of the threat of destruction. And you’ll be inspired by the stories of ordinary people in Central America whose actions in relationship with creation reflect extraordinary hope.
This virtual travel opportunity is designed for an English-speaking audience and will include breakout room discussions. Pre-registration is required. Register at bit.ly/VirtualJourneyApril2022.
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
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Intergenerational Guatemala Mission Trip
Registration Deadline is April 24
We’re so excited for the opportunity to partner with our friends at CEDEPCA (including Betsey and Eric Moe!) and La Libertad School! This is an exciting opportunity to have a unique cross-cultural experience and come alongside our brothers and sisters in Latin America.
- Trip will be open to anyone who is 14 or older and has completed their freshman year of high school. Any adults in the congregation, high school students, parents of students, everyone is invited!
- Trip will be from Saturday, August 13, through Saturday, August 20.
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Deadline for registration is April 24. For more information, contact Mitchel Pierce at [email protected].
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Camp Spalding 2022 Registration is Open
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HPPC Preschool Registration is Open
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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:
April 21: Girl Waits With Gun by Amy Stewart
May 19: The Girl Who Wrote in Silk by Kelli Estes
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Neighbors Helping Neighbors
A church neighbor is looking for a rental/housemate situation. If you would like to know more, please contact the office at [email protected] or 509-385-0619.
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Miss Marge Fund
Marge and Tom Cusworth have been longtime supporters of children at Hamblen Park Presbyterian Church. Marge passed away November 2021. In memory of Miss Marge, the Miss Marge Fund for children’s ministries has been established by Tom. Through this fund, children at Hamblen will hear about Jesus’ love for them long into the future. Tom invites others to contribute to the Miss Marge Fund. You can contact Heather Notske or Sandy Riebe in the HPPC office at 509-448-2909 for details.
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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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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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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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