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Adult Ed: War, Peace and the Christian Tradition
Starts THIS Sunday After Worship
How do Christians understand war, peace, and conflict? Join us for a three-week interactive class exploring Christian traditions of just war, peace, and nonviolence. Dr. Shannon Dunn will introduce the traditions, Pastor Jennie Barber will share experience studying nonviolent resistance in Northern Ireland, and our final session will explore a contemporary case study. Come learn, discuss, and engage with these important questions! September 27, October 4 & 11 after worship in the Skylight Room.
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Bite2Go Volunteers Needed for Liberty Park Please
Volunteers are needed for both locations always, but we are still in great need of Liberty Park volunteers to pick up meals from Second Harvest and deliver them to Liberty Park Community Development Center Pre-school. If you have any questions about this location, please click this link to email Gladys Rivers.
Hamblen Elementary: https://bit.ly/Bite2GoHamblenElementary
Liberty Park: https://bit.ly/Bite2GoLibertyPark3zV8TGb
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Ways to Connect
Men’s Breakfast & Bible Study – Tuesdays from 7:30-8:30 AM, studying Philippians
Adult Bible Study – Wednesdays from 9:30-11:00 AM, studying Genesis
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New Safety Protocols in Place
To help keep everyone safe, all exterior doors except the main entrance will be locked 10 minutes after Sunday worship begins. The exterior door to the preschool hallway will remain locked at all times. All locked doors can be opened from the inside in case of an emergency. We hope an emergency never occurs, but plans are in place for communication and evacuation.
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In Case You Missed the Congregational Meeting...
At the congregational meeting on September 6, we elected our Pastor Nominating Committee (PNC) who will be responsible for the next steps in our pastor search. Committee members are Curt Craig, Ione Felgenhauer, Kyle Ham, Kay Steinhilber, and Amber Wagenblast. Please hold this group in your prayers as they work to discern who God is calling to lead HPPC into the future! For more information about the search process and the PNC's responsibilities, see the handout at the information center.
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One Volunteer Needed for St. Ann’s Lunch on October 4
For more than 40 years, St. Ann’s Catholic Church in East Central has provided a weekly lunch for neighbors in need. Hamblen partners with Spokane Valley United Methodist to help serve lunch every seven weeks at 1 PM. Hamblen needs one more volunteer from 10:40-2 PM on October 4 to cook/serve/cleanup at 2120 E. First Ave. Our dessert volunteer spots are full for this date. Thank you! Call Dia with questions: 509-389-9858. Sign up here: https://bit.ly/StAnnsSundayLunch
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Come Sing with the Choir!
Do you love to sing? Then we have a place for you! The Chancel Choir starts again this September and sings through mid-June. Even if you can’t commit to the entire program year, come sing with us on weeks that you are able. Rehearsals are on Thursdays, 6:30-8 PM in the sanctuary, and we gather at 9 AM on Sunday mornings (half hour prior to worship). Childcare is provided. Contact Kyla Fague at 509-270-6848 or kylaf@hamblenpres.org for more information or if you are interested in joining this great community. We hope to see you in the choir loft!
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Handbell Ringers Wanted
Looking to add a new element of joy to your life? Consider playing handbells. We would like to add a few new members to the handbell choir this fall, so this is your opportunity. If you’re curious, call Katie Haney at 509 840-3456 and she can explain what’s involved. Rehearsals are Thursdays, 4:30-5:30 PM. Ages 4th grade to adult are welcome.
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Trunk or Treat 2026
Save the date of Sunday, October 25 for HPPC’s Trunk or Treat! From 1-3 PM celebrate the kiddos with candy, games and fall beverages for all! Rain or shine the spooky fun is happening at Hamblen! Sign up here for a trunk, candy donation, or volunteer at the beverage station: https://bit.ly/HPPCTrunkorTreat2026
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Date Night Friday, November 6 from 6-8:30 PM
Parents! Come drop your kids off and have some time to connect with your partner (or get much needed rest if you’re a single parent!). Your kids will eat dinner, do some fun activities, and watch a movie before you return. Pick-up any time before (not after) 8:30. RSVP by Wednesday, November 4 at https://bit.ly/datenightnovember6 or scan the QR code:
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Earth Care Tip of the Week
September and October are peak migration season for many birds. Help the birds out by minimizing outdoor flood lights and seasonal light displays.
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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, September 24
9:30 AM Portable Projects
4:30 PM Handbell Rehearsal
6:30 PM Choir Rehearsal
FRIDAY, September 25
Church Office Closed
1 PM Women’s Bible Study – via Zoom
SATURDAY, September 26
7 AM BSF Leader Meeting – Skylight Rm
SUNDAY, September 27
9:30 AM Worship In Person/Online
10:30 AM Coffee Fellowship
10:45 AM Adult Ed Starts: War, Peace and the Christian Tradition
1 PM Troop #313 Parking Lot Event
5 PM Youth Band Practice
6 PM Oasis High School Youth Group
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MONDAY, September 28
5 PM Youth Band Practice
6 PM Caravan Middle School Youth Group
6 PM Bible Study Fellowship – Various Rooms
TUESDAY, September 29
7:30 AM Men’s Breakfast & Bible Study – FH/Kitchen
9:30 AM Preschool Music – Skylight Rm
WEDNESDAY, September 30
9:30 AM Wednesday AM Bible Study
2 PM Women’s Bible Study – Rm 6
5 PM Pastor Nominating Committee Meeting – Rm 6
7 PM Worship Band Rehearsal
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Save the Dates
SUNDAY, September 27
Adult Ed Starts: War, Peace and the Christian Tradition
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Wednesday, October 7
Journey Kids' Club Starts
Sunday, October 25
Trunk or Treat
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WEDNESDAY, November 4
Last day to RSVP for Parent Date Night
FRIDAY, November 6
Parent Date Night
THURSDAY - FRIDAY, November 12 & 13
Set Up for Holiday Treasure Market
SATURDAY, November 14
HPPC Holiday Treasure Market
SUNDAY & MONDAY, November 15 & 16
Youth Friendsgivings
FRIDAY-SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 20-22
Camp Spalding Fall Camp
SUNDAY, November 29
Advent Starts & Candlemaking Event
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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.
Nursery (0 - 3yrs)
Young children and families are invited to the Nursery and/or Family Room during worship.
Children's Sunday School (3-yrs - 5th Grade)
During the school year, after the Children's Sermon, children 3 years old through 1st grade are invited to the Nursery. Children 2nd through 5th grade are invited to the Skylight Room.
Kids' Zone (3-yrs - 1st Grade)
During summer, children are invited to head to the Skylight Room for fun activities halfway through the service.
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Journey Kids' Club (1st - 5th Grade)
Resumes October 7.
Journey Kids' Club meets Wednesdays, 5-7 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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Get Involved!
Sign up to cook for a week at Journey: https://bit.ly/Journeycook. Recipes provided!
We're always looking for more Sunday School teachers! Contact Gerrit at gerritv@hamblenpres.org for more information.
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Youth Ministries (6th-12th Grades)
Caravan (6th-8th) - Meets Mondays from 6-8 PM
Oasis (9th-12th) - Meets Sundays from 6-8 PM
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 Daniel White, Interim Pastor and Head of Staff
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, Coordinator of Children and Youth
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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