WORSHIP WITH US
Churches like Hamblen are needed more than ever. Our witness during the pandemic and our love for neighbors spoke volumes to people about the gospel of Jesus Christ. As all churches face post-pandemic challenges, we explore how much God’s mission matters. It’s a mission worth our time, talent, and treasure. It even gives our lives significance. Growing active followers of Jesus Christ and building his community matters to us and to the world around us.
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.
Join us for In-Person Worship on Sunday mornings at 9 AM!

  • Register when you arrive, or skip the sign-in line by registering HERE.
  • 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)
Updated Mask Guidance

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.
Seeking Volunteers for Sunday Worship Services

Are you ready to be involved as a volunteer in worship again? If so, we'd love to have you! You can sign up as an USHER HERE, a DOOR GREETER HERE, a COFFEE FELLOWSHIP HOST HERE, or an ACOLYTE HERE. Thank you!

NEWS TO NOTE
Don't Miss Date Night Next Week

Date Night Returns with "Conversations that Connect," Friday, November 12, 5:45-9:00 PM.

Conversations are the building blocks within a family. Each one shapes part of who we are as a family and as individuals. Join us– grown-ups who love and live with children, preteens, and teens– as we learn from Julie Metzger. Julie is the founder of Great Conversations, which has supported families as they navigate communication for over 30 years. Her work has been featured in The New York Times and on the Today Show. Julie will provide an opportunity to consider strategies to strengthen family communication. After our time with Julie, head out on a date and we will watch your children! RSVP at bit.ly/HPPCDateNightNov.
Volunteers Needed for This Year's
Advent Fair/Christmas Pageant from Scratch

We are switching things up a little bit this year and combining Advent Fair with the Christmas Pageant from Scratch from 6-8 PM on Sunday, December 5th. We need volunteers to make this a celebration of the season for all ages. If you would like to help staff project tables, and/or manage a costume room during the event, please contact Joe Bruce at joeb@hamblenpres.org.
Children's Christmas Joy Drive

Through Wednesday, December 1, HPPC is collecting new clothing for kids infant to 6th grade for the Mission Community Outreach Center's "Children's Christmas Joy Drive." Your help in making this a joyful Christmas for many local children is greatly appreciated. Drop off donations in the blue barrel located at the Information Center in the church entry hall.
New Items Needed:

  • Jeans & Pants
  • Shirts (Long Sleeve Preferred)
  • Girls & Boys Underwear
  • Winter Gloves
Upcoming Book Club Meeting

The Book Club meets next on November 18, at 2:00 PM to discuss Created for Commitment by Audrey Witherall Johnson, an account portraying God's power in the life and ministry of the author, from her overseas mission work to the founding and remarkable growth of Bible Study Fellowship. Join the discussion in person in the Skylight room or remotely on Zoom. For more info, contact Betty Thompson at bettythomps@aol.com.
Advent Poinsettias
If you wish to order a poinsettia to grace the sanctuary during Advent, you may designate it "In Memory" or "In Honor" of a family member or friend. Envelopes are located at the Information Center, and the cost is $15 per poinsettia plant. Please fill out the information and place the envelopes in the offering plate or on the secretary's desk in the church office by November 28th. If you are worshipping with us online, you can also place your order by calling the church office at 509-448-2909, or through our website here.
Thank You for a Successful Fall Blood Drive!

Thank you to those who participated in our blood drive last Sunday. We had 17 donors give blood, which resulted in 51 lives impacted. Vitalant would like to thank our congregation for joining them on their passion-filled mission to help patients in our local hospitals. Save the Date for our next blood drive: Sunday, February 27, 2022.
Thank You for a Fun Trunk-or-Treat!

Special thanks to our Trunk-or-Treat volunteers for giving their time and resources to making this year's Trunk-or-Treat such a fun and successful neighborhood event. Thank you, Erika, for your organization and effort to help make this a fun experience. It was great to see so many preschool, congregation, and Hamblen Elementary school friends dressed up and enjoying the treats and warm smiles our volunteers provided. We had 41 host trunks and between 250 and 280 kiddos attend! Again, thanks to each trunk host, beverage station volunteer, cupcake & candy donor, and cakewalk volunteer, for your gift of service. We hope to see you again at next year's Trunk-or-Treat!
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

Moran Vista Retirement Community on 57th Avenue would like to start a weekday Bible study. The Bible study can be on a Monday, Tuesday, or Wednesday in the morning or evening.

We also 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 joeb@hamblenpres.org.
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, November 5
1 PM Zoom Gladys' Group

SUNDAY, November 7
7:30 AM Zoom Sunday AM Bible Study
9 AM In-Person/Online Worship Service
10 AM In-Person 40 Days of Community
6 PM In-Person Oasis Youth Group

MONDAY, November 8
3:30 PM Girl Scouts
5:30 PM F&A Meeting
6 PM In-Person Caravan Youth Group
6:30 PM Session
TUESDAY, November 9
7:30 AM In-Person/Zoom Men's Bible Study
1 PM In-Person Staff Meeting
6 PM Scout Troop #313

WEDNESDAY, November 10
9:30 AM Wednesday Morning Bible Study
2 PM Zoom Betty's Group
5 PM In-Person/Zoom Journey 1st-5th Grade

THURSDAY, November 11
6:30 PM Girl Scout Svc Unit #453
7 PM Choir Rehearsal

FRIDAY, November 5
1 PM Zoom Gladys' Group
Taste of Guatemala: Virtual Chocolate Tasting and Celebration

CEDEPCA's chocolate tasting event is back – with all-new chocolates and a re-designed program! Join us Thursday, November 18, at 4:30 PM for an evening filled with sweet bites, celebration and camaraderie. This 75-minute event will feature an interactive tasting with chocolate sommelier Estelle Tracy of 37 Chocolates and Nico Silverman of Diego’s Chocolates, followed by a celebration of CEDEPCA’s 35th anniversary! Your registration fee ($58) includes four artisanal Guatemalan chocolate bars delivered right to your front door and a $25 tax-deductible donation benefiting CEDEPCA's ministries. Please email betseymoe@gmail.com or carriesaathoff@hotmail.com with any questions. All are welcome!

Register at https://bit.ly/HPPCNovChoc by November 1, to have the chocolate shipped in time.
Wednesday Morning Bible Study

In spite of its place at the back of our Bibles, Paul’s first letter to the church in Thessalonica is the oldest writing in the New Testament. In this letter, Paul encourages the community of disciples to persist in faith, hope, and love. This fall, we’ll take an in-depth look at Paul’s letter to those who “became very dear to him” (1 Thessalonians 2:8). Together we’ll discover how this ancient letter continues to encourage us as we grow in faith individually and as a community. 

Join us each week at 9:30 AM for Wednesday morning Bible study in the Fellowship Hall as we continue to explore 1 Thessalonians. 

November 10: Chapter 5:12-28
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 bettythomps@aol.com.

2021/2022 Reading List:

November 18: Created For Commitment by Audrey Witherall Johnson
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
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT
An Update from the Moe's Ministry

Betsey and Eric Moe have provided an update about their ministry. They wanted to provide ways to stay connected to them personally and say, "Thank you so much for your continued support of us as Mission Co-Workers at CEDEPCA in Guatemala. Your partnership is a true blessing." To hear more from Betsey and Eric, click on the links below:

Sanctuary Flowers for 2022

A poster is now 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!
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 joeb@hamblenpres.org 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 joeb@hamblenpres.org.
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 mitchelp@hamblenpres.org.
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 prayer@hamblenpres.org.