VBS took over the building at Hamblen Park Presbyterian Church this past week! We had a cool and fun VBS. Over 70 kids participated from as far away as Deer Park. About two thirds of the children attending VBS were new faces from the community that we were excited to welcome! Over 50 of your friends from HPPC and other churches from the area volunteered their week to give the kids an encounter with Moses. Thank you so much to all the volunteers for helping to bring this ministry to the children of our community!

"Listening for God in the Skylight Room" starts Wednesday, July 14, at 9:30 AM, and meets weekly through August 25. This year we will be meeting at HPPC instead of the park so that we have access to bathrooms, shade, and air conditioning.

This popular short-story discussion series is a chance for fellowship during the summer months. Everyone is welcome. If you can only attend a few times, that is OK! Come when you can! Packets including each week's short story are available at the church on the table located outside the office. This year's facilitators are Mike Aleman, Andrea Reid, and Matt Garvin. Questions? Contact Mike Aleman at 509-448-1703 or [email protected].

Fourth and Fifth graders are invited to attend Acolyte Training. It will be held Sunday, July 11, at 10:00 AM in the sanctuary right after the worship service. Contact Kathy Williams at [email protected] with any questions.

Are you ready to be involved as a volunteer in worship again? If so, we'd love to have you! You can sign up as an USHER HERE, a DOOR GREETER HERE, a COFFEE FELLOWSHIP HOST HERE, or an ACOLYTE HERE. Thank you!

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!

Shalom Ministries: Serving Meals to Homeless in Downtown Spokane; 509-455-9019

Mission Community Outreach Center: Free Clothing & Household Goods; 509-536-1084

Habitat for Humanity: Help Build New Homes; 509-534-2552

Family Promise: Helping Families Move from Homeless to Housed; 509-747-5487

Cup of Cool Water: Serving Homeless Teens in Downtown Spokane; 509-747-6686

You can also contact Marc and Debbie Connally via email HERE or by phone at 509-939-9499 to join the rotation providing lunches.

We’re so excited to provide an opportunity for our students to serve and engage in justice work this summer! This past year and a half has resulted in unprecedented challenges all over the world, including here at home, and we’re so excited to dive into a mission opportunity right here in Spokane. We’ll be providing a three-day, two-night experience for our outgoing 9th-12th graders, during which we’ll stay at the church, serve diverse local ministries together, and explore how God’s calling us towards justice this week and beyond. For more information, contact Mitchel Pierce, Director of Student Ministries, at [email protected].

Join us at Manito Park on Wednesday, August 11, at 5:30 PM for a catered Mexican meal.

This summer our high schoolers have the opportunity to explore the Wallowas in Eastern Oregon as we backpack, camp, and bask in the beauty of creation on this four-day trip. For both the backpacking connoisseur and those wanting to dive in for the first time, Peak 7 is hosting this trip and providing transportation from Spokane, training, and any supplies that students can’t provide themselves. For more information, contact Mitchel Pierce, Director of Student Ministries, at [email protected].

Join us at the church building on September 19, at 10:00 AM, immediately after worship service for a meal provided by the Deacons.

Through their Christian summer camp programs, Camp Spalding provides a chance for thousands of young people from greater Spokane and North Idaho to get away from the daily routine, spend a week with an outstanding, fun staff of mature role models, and experience the adventurous life God intends for us. Sessions begin at the end of June and are offered during various dates throughout the summer. Once again, our Deacons are providing a 50% scholarship for any student attending. Prior to registering, obtain a Scholarship Code from Sandy Riebe at [email protected]. You can view this year’s Camp Spalding schedule and register using the Scholarship Code at campspalding.org.

We're looking forward to a great year. Visit https://www.hamblenpres.org/preschool-registration to complete our online registration forms. Contact Alicia Powell, Preschool Director, at [email protected] with questions.

For more information, contact Betty Thompson at [email protected].

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

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!

For information on our children's programs, visit our website or contact our Director of Children's Ministries, Joe Bruce, at [email protected] or 509-385-0626.

Caravan and Oasis will hold a few weeks of regular meeting during the month of July! Meet at the church and we’ll hangout in the sun across at Hamblen Elementary. We will resume our regular schedule in the fall.

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].

To make a donation to HPPC (one-time or recurring gift) you may do so HERE.

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!

Click to email Pastor Steve Watts, Pastor, Head of Staff, or call/text: (509) 251-0366

Click to email Pastor Jennie Barber, Interim Associate Pastor, or call/text: (206) 794-0689

Click to email Heather Notske, Dir. of Operations & Group Ministry, or call/text: (509) 251-6468

Click to email Joe Bruce, Director of Children's Ministries, or call/text: (509) 954-3041

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

Click to email Kyla Fague, Interim Worship Director, or call/text: (509) 270-6848

Click to email Trina Limbaugh, Administrative Assistant, or call the office: (509) 448-2909 ext. 101

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