Upcoming Memorial Services
Gordon Smith – Saturday, 8/23 Time TBD
Judith Brown - Saturday, 9/6 at 11:00 Am
| In preparation for our upcoming kitchen remodel, we are moving all kitchen and pantry storage to the skylight room. Our remodel is set to start 7/7 and is anticipated to be completed on or about 8/31. Thank you for your support and patience with this exciting project! |
Let’s Go to Camp White!
Family Camp starts NEXT Friday, 7/11! Join us and let’s go to Camp White. Located on the Spokane River in Post Falls, as a Hamblen Family, let’s get out and enjoy the summer weather! ALL are welcome for day trips, overnights or the entire weekend!
To camp overnight, it will cost $20/night per campsite.
Day visitors are FREE.
Donations will be accepted at mealtimes to help defray the costs.
Camp White is dog friendly. (please be courteous to all campers)
To learn more visit www.hamblenpres.org/campwhite2025 and see flyer image below.
To register for either overnight(s) or day trips: bit.ly/CampWhite2025
Registration for all is greatly appreciated, so we can plan food and space accordingly. Thank you!
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All-Church Lunch Potluck at Camp White - Sunday, 7/13
After the two worship services on Sunday, 7/13 (9:30 AM at the sanctuary or 10:00 AM at Camp White), we will hold an All-Church Lunch Potluck at Camp White! Everyone is invited!!!
· Lunch potluck starts at 11:30 AM.
· Main course will be provided: Pulled Pork Sandwiches
· Please bring a side or dessert to share.
· Camp address: 1931 East Rodkey Dr, Post Falls, ID 83854
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National Night Out Block Party is Coming!
Save the date: Tuesday, 8/5 from 6:00 – 7:30 PM. There are fun ways to volunteer:
- food prep
- food servers
- grill cooks
- inflatable monitors
- clean up
- and more!
Volunteer for your favorite spot now! Beat the rush! Sign up in the narthex or by contacting the church office at 509-448-2909 or hppc@hamblenpres.org.
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HPPC Preschool has Room for More Children for 2025-2026!
Our registration remains open for these 3 groups:
- 3-day - Ages 4-5
- 4-day - Ages 4-5
- 4-day -Transitional Pre-K
Please share our openings with anyone you know that is still looking for a fantastic preschool option for their children. We love giving tours and meeting new families! More information can be found here: https://www.hamblenpres.org/preschool-registration
To schedule a tour, please email Alicia at preschool@hamblenpres.org.
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If you've lost something, check with us ASAP. Call the office 509-448-2909 or email Jen at jenniferm@hamblenpres.org with a description. All lost items will be donated on Thursday, 7/10. Thank you!
(We've got clothes, water bottles, glasses, sunglasses, jewelry, watches, books, hats, etc.)
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New to Hamblen? Welcome!
The pastors would love the opportunity to get to know you over coffee! We will soon hold a newcomer welcoming session where you can meet more people from our congregation and learn more about Hamblen Church. If you are interested in more information about getting involved in activities, becoming a member, or want to indicate your interest in our upcoming newcomer welcoming session, please contact the church office at 509-385-0619 or email hppc@hamblenpres.org.
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Volunteers Needed for Our Children's Ministries!
We need volunteers to help support and care for our children! The two biggest needs we have currently are below with sign up links:
Sunday School Teachers - bit.ly/SundayChildrensMinistry
Journey Meal Team – bit.ly/JourneyMealTeam
Please email Mitchel Pierce at mitchelp@hamblenpres.org for more info.
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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, July 3
9:30 AM Portable Projects
FRIDAY, July 4
Church Office Closed
1:00 PM Women's Bible Study (via Zoom)
SATURDAY, July 5
SUNDAY, July 6 – Communion Sunday
Local High School Mission Trip
9:30 AM In-Person/Online Worship Service
10:30 AM Coffee Fellowship
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MONDAY, July 7
Local High School Mission Trip
TUESDAY, July 8
Local High School Mission Trip
6:00 PM Session/Staff BBQ at the Harpers
6:00 PM NO F&A Meeting
WEDNESDAY, July 9
Local High School Mission Trip
2:00 PM Women's Bible Study
7:00 PM Worship Band Rehearsal
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Save the Dates!
SUNDAY, July 6 - FRIDAY, July 11
Local High School Mission Trip
MONDAY, July 7 - SUNDAY, August 31 (appx)
HPPC Kitchen Remodel
TUESDAY, July 8
Staff/Session Potluck
FRIDAY-SUNDAY, July 11 - 13
Family Camp at Camp White
SUNDAY, July 13
Worship Services at Camp White at 10:00 AM
All-Church Lunch Potluck at Camp White at 11:30 AM
TUESDAY, August 5
National Night Out
SATURDAY, August 23
Gordon Smith Memorial
SATURDAY, September 6
Judith Brown Memorial
TUESDAY, September 9
Men's Breakfast and Bible Study Resumes
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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 (K-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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