WORSHIP WITH US

With the disciples we hear Jesus' final prayer in the gospel of John. Jesus' intimate prayer to the Father models the intimacy that marks authentic relationship with God, connects us to the life-giving word, enfolds us in truth, and unifies us to share the gospel.

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Holding Space for Grief--New Support Group Starts Aug 22

Join us monthly in Room 1 on Tuesdays at 6 PM for a group providing support for those who have experienced loss and/or those who are walking through grief with a friend or family member. Group will be facilitated by Rev. Scott Kinder-Pyle, an ordained Presbyterian minister and a board certified chaplain, currently working with Gentiva Hospice. Here are the upcoming dates:

• August 22
• September 19 
• October 24
• November 21

Questions? Ask Heather Notske [email protected] or 509-385-0627.

A Thank-You for National Night Out

Thank you to everyone at HPPC who helped make this night a huge success! We guess 400 people attended the event, with roughly 100 people from our church and 300 from the neighborhood. It takes a LOT of volunteers to pull this off and we are grateful for everyone who contributed financially; donated food/drinks/a canopy; helped set up/serve/tear down; and those who came out to meet the neighbors. If you are interested in helping plan next year's event, please contact Heather Notske at [email protected] or 509-385-0627.

Here is a note from some of our guests:

Thank you for the lovely summer evening dinner. The food was delicious, the music was a really nice "accompaniment" to the meal/event. We neighbors came out of our houses! It was special to see each other and share a meal. The church members' efforts to provide such an event are so very appreciated. Thank you for being such a good neighbor!

Sincerely, 

Tom & Mary Brown

An Update from the Moe Family

You can learn more about the work our mission partners Betsey and Eric Moe are doing in Guatemala by reading the CEDEPCA August newsletter at bit.ly/MoeUpdateAugust2023.

Book Club Meets at 1:00 PM Beginning in October

You can join the Book Club for a discussion in the Fellowship Hall on the 3rd Thursday of the month at 1 PM (formerly 2pm), beginning this fall. For more information, contact Betty Thompson at [email protected].

Our next meeting is October 19, during which we will discuss West with Giraffes, an emotional, rousing novel inspired by the incredible true story of two giraffes who made headlines and won the hearts of Depression-era America. Here are our book selections for this program year:

2023/24 Reading List:

October: West with Giraffes by Lynda Rutledge

November: Under a Cloudless Sky by Chris Fabry

January: This Tender Land by William Kent Krueger

February: Snow Treasure by Marie McSwigan

March: Hiding in the Spotlight by Greg Dawson

April: Sold On a Monday by Kristina McMorris

May: The Songs We Hide by Connie Hampton Connally

Attention Parents and Guardians of HPPC Kids

As we move forward into the future of Children and Family Ministries at Hamblen Park Presbyterian Church, we want to hear from you! The HPPC Children and Family Ministries Team values your thoughts and ideas as we help children know they are welcomed, loved, and called by God. Please take 10-15 minutes to share your feedback with us, by completing the survey at bit.ly/HPPCFamilySurvey.

You're also invited to join us at one of our vision sessions on either Sunday, September 10, at 10:30 AM or Thursday, September 14, at 6:30 PM. We look forward to sharing the results of this survey and collaborating with you to create a vision for the future of children’s ministry at HPPC. Thank you!

Summer Office Hours

During the summer months, 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:

Breakfast Before Church

Sundays at 8 AM

Join us each Sunday this summer for a potluck breakfast before the worship service. Don't have the time or desire to bring anything? Come anyway, there is always plenty of food! Here are the upcoming themes: 

• August 13 – Breakfast Breads & Muffins
• August 20 -- Your choice!
• August 27 -- Your choice!

Deacons will provide the milk, juice, and coffee, plus plates, bowls, and utensils.

Kids' Zone

On Family Worship Sundays throughout the year 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. 

Youth Ministries (6th-12th Grades)

Each week this summer we’ll be having regular, weekly youth group for our middle and high schoolers! 

For more information, contact our Director of Student Ministries at [email protected] or 206-739-6126.

Caravan (6th-8th grade):

Mondays 6:00-7:30 PM

Oasis (9th-12th grade):

Thursdays 6:00-8:00

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 and Friday, 9 AM to Noon. 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!

Steve Watts, Pastor, Head of Staff, ON SABBATICAL THROUGH OCT 22, 2023

Click to email Pastor Jennie Barber, Assoc. Pastor of Care & Outreach, or call/text: (206) 794-0689

Click to email Heather Notske, Director of Operations, or call: (509) 385-0627

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

Click to email Scott Dicken, Director of Worship Arts, or call/text: (818) 464-6034

Click to email Trina Limbaugh, Communications Coordinator, or call/text: (208) 277-6016

To submit a prayer request or to be added to the prayer chain, send an email to [email protected].