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Thanks for Serving

To everyone who joined us for our Fall Food Packing, thank you for serving alongside us! With over a hundred people from all generations, we packed 10,000 meals that went out to Second Harvest to be distributed to schools, food banks, and mobile markets. We can’t wait ’til the next time we get to ring that gong!

Beyond the Background:

Courageous, Revolutionary Women in the Life of Moses



Moses: prophet, leader, bearer of the covenant, servant of God. Perhaps the preeminent human character in the Old Testament, Moses has been a topic of countless Bible studies. Unfortunately, those connected to his story are often relegated to a sentence or two of background information. Many of those moved to the background are crucial to the story of Moses and the people of God. The audacious faith and bold action of several women chart the course for Moses’ life and God’s liberating work in the world. Join us for 4 weeks (10/30, 11/6, 11/13, 11/20) as we study the stories of these women and discover how God uses their fearless faith to deliver and bless God’s people. See you Wednesday mornings at 9:30 in the Skylight Room. 

Sign Up Now for Top of the Hill This Tuesday 11/12

The More Things Change, The More There Is To Grieve



Join us Tuesday from 11:30-1:00 in the Fellowship Hall to hear Heather Notske talk about how to process all of the emotions that come with significant life changes that come with aging. We don't always acknowledge the normal grief that we feel when we have to move to a new home, our health starts to decline, or we lose important people in our lives.

Sign up at the Information Center or contact Heather at heathern@hamblenpres.org or 509-385-0627. Lunch will be served, there is a suggested donation of $10.

New to Hamblen? 

Join us for a luncheon after worship next Sunday!

Join Pastor Steve and others for a one-time gathering and lunch on Sunday, November 17 from 10:30 AM to 2:00 PM. Please RSVP by Wednesday to hppc@hamblenpres.org or 509-385-0627. Childcare is available on request. This is simply an opportunity to make friends and learn about Hamblen Church. (There is also an opportunity to become a “member,” but that is optional.)

Congregational Care Team Needs Your Help!

The Congregational Care Team is seeking individuals who continue to be an instrumental part of the Hamblen family; however, find it difficult to get out to attend church activities. A team member will make regular visits at your home to pray for, connect with, and bring Hamblen’s community to you. All you have to do is reach out and accept the invitation. Contact Heather in the church office or leave a message for Betty Rogers at 509-230-7967.

Liberty Park Community Development Center’s Annual Toy Store

Toys Due 12/1, Toy Store 12/7

Tis the season…

It may only be the beginning of November and our families are focusing on Thanksgiving, but it’s also time to start thinking about the Liberty Park Toy Store drive. Let’s take our ‘thankfulness’ and pay it forward. There are 3 ways to participate:

1. Sign-up to purchase toys via Sign Up Genius: https://bit.ly/ToyDriveSignUp2024

2. Pull a tab from the poster in the church foyer to purchase specific toys.

3. Make monetary donations earmarked for the ‘toy store’.

Once you’ve purchased your toys, drop them unwrapped in the bins in the church foyer by Sunday, 12/1. (Or at the latest Monday, 12/2!) Last year’s participation was so incredible that Liberty Park was able to ‘pay it forward’ as well, donating to needs they identified in their community.

Congregational Meeting – December 1



Join us for a very brief congregational meeting on Dec. 1 following the worship service to approve the pastors housing allowance, correct the minutes of a previous meeting, and elect nominees to leadership positions. We appreciate your attendance to ensure a quorum is present.

2024/25 Book Club Selections

The HPPC Book Club meets at the church October-May on the third Thursday of the month at 1:00 PM. All are welcome to attend! Questions? Contact Marilyn Carosella at marilynca19@gmail.com Here is what we are reading next:

October: The Girl with Seven Names by David Lee Completed

November: Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt

January: Go As A River by Shelley Reed

February: The Last Year of War by Susan Meissner

March: Sooley by John Grisham

April: Mao's Last Dancer by Li Cunxin

May: The God I Love by Joni Eareckson Tada

Advent Poinsettias

Advent is fast approaching. 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. To purchase, envelopes can be found on the information table. Place the completed envelope with payment ($15) in the offering plate or on the front desk in the church office by 12/1.

Reading Buddies

Would you be interested and willing to invest one hour a week of your time to make a huge life changing difference in a child's life? Please take a few minutes and review the short video below on our Reading Buddies program. 

Reading Buddies Video:  https://youtu.be/bDD3qRuDEyw?si=VmBEWJYF90uQJ9nr

Research from the U.S Department of Education confirms that children who cannot read by the end of third grade are much less likely to graduate from High School. You can change that by encouraging them to learn to read and to love reading, by reading to them and having them read to you. You and your reading buddy will love having this time together!

You will be able to pick your school from the participating elementary schools in the application below. The steps to becoming a Reading Buddy are easy. Please click this link and follow the instructions.   



https://core-docs.s3.us-east-.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/4094/spokaneschoolswa/4962747/Reading_Buddies_Getting_Started.pdf

Thank you for considering this incredible opportunity to help a child learn to love reading! 

WAYS TO GET INVOLVED

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 mitchelp@hamblenpres.org for more info.

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!

New Volunteer Group Starting for Hamblen Park Preschool

If you are not familiar with the preschool here at HPPC, you can learn more about how Hamblen Park Preschool serves the Spokane community by visiting our website at www.hamblenpres.org/preschool. For those interested in getting involved with this ministry, a group of volunteers is being formed to help at the preschool. There will be opportunities to read to the children, help with special projects, reach out to parents, and support the teachers. If you have special talents to share or a heart for young children, you are just what we need! Time commitment is up to you. For more information, contact Janet Ray at (509) 993-2000.

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.

All events meet in person unless otherwise noted:

Save The Dates!

FRIDAY - SUNDAY, November 15-17

High School Fall Camp

SUNDAY, November 17

New to Hamblen Luncheon (see above for details)

MONDAY, November 18

Drop-In Grief Group

SUNDAY, December 1

Congregational Meeting

SUNDAY, December 8

Christmas Pageant from Scratch & Soup Supper

SUNDAY, December 22

Longest Night Service at 4 PM

THURSDAY, January 2, 2025

Memorial Service for Bill Racette at 2 PM

NEXT GEN MINISTRIES

The focus of Next Gen Ministries at HPPC is on families. Mitchel Pierce, Director of Next Gen Ministries, and Kat Wilkins-Luton, Student Ministry Coordinator, work together to organize 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 worship 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 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. 

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!

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.

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. 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 Kat Wilkins-Luton, Student Ministries Coordinator, or call/text (360) 953-1708

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.