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.
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Summer marks a time when many of us draw near to water. We gather with family and friends at cabins. We kayak in the early morning stillness. We ride through the waves on skis and wakeboards. We float lazily on rivers. Proximity to the water helps many of us rest, relax, play, connect, and breathe. When we turn to scripture, we see God calling, growing, and transforming people on the banks of rivers, the shores of lakes, and the waves of raging seas. From the water, stories of God’s work emerge. For the rest of the summer, we’re going to explore these Old and New Testament stories together. Our summer sermon series, Lake Life, will look at the ways God forms people on the banks and in the depths of water. Particular themes will emerge from the stories we hear each week: identity, transformation, courage, growth, community, calling, rescue, and resurrection. Join us this summer as we encounter God in new ways and grow in our relationship with Jesus. We’ll see you at the lake! |
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Join us for In-Person Worship on Sunday mornings at 9 AM!
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Register when you arrive, or skip the sign-in line by registering HERE.
- Masks required in accordance with the statewide mandate.
- Nursery care provided.
- We are singing!
- Communion served in factory-sealed packets the first Sunday of the month.
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Seeking Volunteers for Sunday Worship Services
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CAUTION: Watch for Scam Emails!
Please be aware that someone is attempting to scam church members over email. This person creates a fake email address and pretends to be from a church staff member, but if you look closely you will see that the email does not come from the correct address.
The scam is to ask for help for someone in need. If you reply, the perpetrator will ask that you send money through e-gift cards. Staff will never request for you to do this! Please do not reply to these scam emails. If you receive a suspicious email and would like to check with the staff member about its origin, create a new email and select the staff member's email address from your contacts or click on the link for the staff member's email at the bottom of this e-news.
Again, do not reply to these phishing emails. Just mark it as spam or scam so that your email provider can prevent email from that address in the future. Be aware that this is an ongoing problem. The perpetrator will simply create a new email address and try again another time.
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Blessing of the Backpacks This Sunday
Area schools either have already begun classes or will start classes soon. If you are starting pre-school, heading off to college, or anywhere in between, we invite you to bring your backpack Sunday, August 29, 9:00 AM and come forward during the Children’s Sermon to receive a blessing. Each student will receive a special tag to put on their backpack to remind them throughout the school year that God is with them. Teachers and school staff are also invited to come forward to receive a blessing. HPPC cares for our students!
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Neighborhood Outreach Fall Backpack Drive
August 26 – September 15
School is starting soon!!! Neighborhood Outreach would like to supplement backpacks for some of Ferris High School and Adams Elementary students. Donations, through the purchase of backpacks or as a monetary gift, will be greatly appreciated.
Keep in mind that backpacks for the high school students need to be ADULT sized. Elementary backpacks can be unisex or gender themed. Drop off your donation in the church foyer. If you would like to make a monetary donation, please designate it for ‘Neighborhood Outreach Backpacks’. We will then purchase backpacks with those funds. Thank you for your continued support of our neighborhood schools. For more information, contact Karen Kelly at 509-599-7518 or Kristin Markham at 509-209-6500.
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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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Feed My Starving Children Meal-Packing Event
Join your HPPC family on Saturday, September 25, 12:00 to 2:00 PM at Redeemer Lutheran Church in the Spokane Valley for a local mission opportunity that impacts children around the world. Feed My Starving Children provides nutritious meal packets that the Hamblen and other teams will pack. The food will be sent to children around the world. Kindergarten age children and up are invited to participate in packing these meals. If you would like to be a part of this packing event, please follow these instructions to register:
Click on: View Private Event
Enter Access Code: INMP2021
Select a packing shift time and then complete the registration information
Team Name: Hamblen
You can read more about Feed My Starving Children on their website at www.fmsc.org. Please join us for a fun mission opportunity for the entire family!
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Retirement Ministry
Hamblen Retirement Ministry has been invited back to Moran Vista Retirement Home to begin a worship service again. The service is held on the 3rd Sunday of the month from 2 to 3 PM. We would like to invite new members to participate with us. We need song leaders, pianists for hymns, and persons to lead, which involves a message or mini-sermon. Our main need at this time is for leaders and pianists.
For more information, please contact Joe Bruce at [email protected] or 509-385-0626 or Joy Newcomer at [email protected] or 509-496-1707. Thank you for considering being a part of this very worthwhile ministry!
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Summer Office Hours
Now through September 3, the office will be open Monday-Thursday, 9 AM to 4 PM, and closed Fridays. As always, staff will be available for appointments and meetings beyond the posted hours.
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FRIDAY, August 27
1 PM Zoom Gladys' Group
SUNDAY, August 29
7:30 AM Zoom Sunday AM Bible Study
9 AM In-Person/Online Worship Service
MONDAY, August 30
5 PM Meet the Teachers - HPPC Preschool
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TUESDAY, August 31
7:30 AM In-Person/Zoom Men's Bible Study
12:30 PM In-Person Staff Meeting
2:30 PM Adult Ed Meeting
5:00 PM Meet the Teachers - HPPC Preschool
WEDNESDAY, September 1
2 PM Zoom Betty's Group
FRIDAY, September 3
1 PM Zoom Gladys' Group
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Fall Kick Off Brunch
Join us at the church building on September 19, at 10:00 AM, immediately after worship service for a meal provided by the Deacons to kick off fall and the start of the new program year.
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Retreats at Camp Spalding's Clearwater Lodge
Save the dates for upcoming retreats at Camp Spalding's Clearwater Lodge! The women's retreat will be held September 24-26 and the men's will be November 19-21. For more information go to clearwaterlodge.org/upcoming-events-2/.
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Attention Stampers
Stampers will resume meeting in September. Each month, you can join in the fun, 9 AM to Noon in Room 4, on the 2nd and 4th Fridays (excluding holidays). Here is this year's schedule:
- September 10 and 24
- October 8 and 22
- November 12 (No meeting on the 26th due to Thanksgiving)
- December 10 (No meeting on the 24th due to Christmas)
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Preschool Registration for 2021-2022 is open!
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HPPC Book Club
2021/2022 Reading List:
October: The Four Winds by Kristin Hannah
November: Created For Commitment by Audrey Witherall Johnson
January: We Band of Angels by E. Norman
February: The Widow’s War by Sally Gunning
March: The Island of Sea Women by Lisa See
April: Girl Waits With Gun by Amy Stewart
May: The Girl Who Wrote in Silk by Kelli Estes
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CHILDREN AND YOUTH MINISTRIES |
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JAM (Jesus and Me)
Children's Sunday School
JAM Sunday School will resume in the fall. Kids’ Zone is available for the summer for children 3 years old through 1st grade. Children will attend worship with their families until the Junior Sermon. After the Junior Sermon, they can go with Jessica Munroe to Room 1 (Movie Room) for a fun Bible related activity. Kids’ Zone will run June 27, through September 12. Kids, please join Jessica and friends for a fun morning!
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Youth Ministries (6th-12th Grades)
Watch for special summer activities posted in 'Upcoming Events' for Caravan (incoming 6th graders through outgoing 8th graders) and Oasis (incoming 9th graders through outgoing 12th graders). We will resume our regular schedule in the fall.
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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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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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