Churches like Hamblen are needed more than ever. Our witness during the pandemic and our love for neighbors spoke volumes to people about the gospel of Jesus Christ. As all churches face post-pandemic challenges, we explore how much God’s mission matters. It’s a mission worth our time, talent, and treasure. It even gives our lives significance. Growing active followers of Jesus Christ and building his community matters to us and to the world around us. |
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Remembering Those Who Have Preceded Us in the Faith
This Sunday is Reformation Day, and some Christian traditions designate it as the eve of All-Saints Day. During worship, we will remember those who have gone before us in the faith. There will be time during the service to light a candle in thanksgiving of a family member or friend who has brought the light of Christ into our lives. If you are worshipping with us online, you will be invited to light a candle at home.
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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.
- Communion served in factory-sealed packets the first Sunday of the month.
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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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Seeking Volunteers for Sunday Worship Services
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There's Still Time to Register!
If you would like to attend 59 Minutes with Family Promise TONIGHT, October 28, from 7:00 PM to 7:59 PM, you must register in advance. Tickets are free, and it only takes about 3 minutes to sign up, which can be done any time before the event begins by visiting:
Family Promise of Spokane has produced this investigative segment that focuses on the hidden homeless crisis - families with children. As we approach the winter season and the end of the eviction moratorium, families will be hit hard, and many will experience homelessness. 59 Minutes with Family Promise will raise awareness about the issue of family homelessness in our community. Join us for this important, informative event!
Can't attend, but would still like to help? You can donate at:
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Blood Drive at HPPC This Sunday!
Unfortunately, we have moved to a critical need for blood in Spokane, meaning we have less than a 2-day supply of most blood types. If you are healthy and able to donate blood, please do.
Our fall blood drive is scheduled for Sunday, October 31, from 9:45 AM to 1:00 PM. Vitalant will be running the blood drive with a donation bus in the HPPC parking lot.
There is a new online portal to make an appointment to donate at bit.ly/HPPCBloodDrive2021. Appointments are preferred, but walk-ins are welcome to donate on the day of the blood drive.
If you would like to make an appointment but prefer not to logon, you can contact Jill Reuter at 509-599-2689 or [email protected] to have her make an appointment for you.
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Harvest Party & Trunk-or-Treat This Sunday
Hamblen Park Presbyterian Church and Hamblen Park Preschool are hosting our second annual Trunk-or-Treat and Harvest Party. The event will take place on Sunday, October 31st from 1pm-3pm in our church parking lot. We are extending an invitation to host and participate in our Trunk-or-Treat to church & preschool families, as well as to our neighborhood friends from Hamblen Elementary School. Please consider signing up for this not-to-be-missed spooktacular neighborhood event at bit.ly/HPPCTrunkOrTreat. Thank you!
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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. Envelopes are located at the Information Center, and the cost is $15 per poinsettia plant. Please fill out the information and place the envelopes in the offering plate or on the secretary's desk in the church office by November 28th. If you are worshipping with us online, you can also place your order by calling the church office at 509-448-2909.
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Candy Donations
Smiles may be currently hidden by masks, but that doesn't mean that it is any less important for us to create reasons to smile. The HPPC Harvest Party and Trunk-or-Treat on Sunday, October 31, 1:00-3:00 PM is sure to prompt smiles from children and adults alike! Candy donations are needed for this upcoming event. We will be offering a selection of nut-free candies for those with nut allergies. If you would like to help offer some nut-free options, you can find a list of candies at bit.ly/NutFreeCandies. Please bring any candy donations, with or without nuts, to the Information Table at the church. Thank you for helping to create smiles!
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Building Christ's Community
World Relief expects that 200 refugees from Afghanistan will be coming to Spokane. They have a need for Welcome Kits to prepare homes for families fleeing violence and danger. Use this link, bit.ly/WorldReliefWelcomeKits to review the kits: kitchen, linen, cleaning, elementary, or middle and high school kits, how to assemble and deliver a kit.
Thank you for building God's kingdom in Spokane!
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Moran Vista Ministry Opportunities
Moran Vista Retirement Community on 57th Avenue would like to start a weekday Bible study. The Bible study can be on a Monday, Tuesday, or Wednesday in the morning or evening.
We also need worship leaders for once-a-month Sunday worship services at Moran Vista. The service begins at 2:00 pm. Worship leadership needs include a musician, a song leader, and someone to provide an inspiring reading or a simple sermon.
If you would like more information or would like to volunteer for these Moran Vista ministries, contact Joe Bruce at his desk, 509-385-0626. You can also email [email protected].
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Kids' Masks Needed
Hamblen Elementary has a need for kids' masks. For those of you who are handy with a sewing machine, HERE is a link for instructions on sewing masks for kids. If you are able to help with reusable cloth or single-use disposable masks, please bring children's mask donations to the information table at the church. Thank you!
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Hurricane Ida Relief
Presbyterian Disaster Assistance is delivering aid to those impacted by Hurricane Ida. This will be a long-term commitment to the people impacted by this catastrophic destruction. PDA will continue to work with Presbyterian leadership to respond to Hurricane Ida and remain engaged in the recovery efforts during the hurricane season of 2021. PDA will provide emotional and spiritual care as well as long-term recovery to address unmet needs. We invite you to join in this effort by donating HERE. Thank you for your support!
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Bite2Go
Volunteers may sign up HERE for delivery of Bite2Go food kits to Hamblen Elementary. We are again supporting 20 students with Bite2Go take-home meal supplements this school year. Your support has been tremendous the last several years and we look forward to your continued commitment. Volunteers are needed to pick up food at 2nd Harvest and drop off at Hamblen Elementary. Monetary donations help fund the program, which is $5.00 per week, per student. For those who wish to give support through monetary donations, please designate them for ‘Bite2go’. You can find instructions and a map to Second Harvest HERE. For questions, call Karen Kelly at 509-599-7518. Thank you for committing to this ministry.
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Office Hours
Church office hours are Monday-Thursday, 9 AM to 4 PM, and Friday, 9 AM to Noon. As always, staff will be available for appointments and meetings beyond the posted hours.
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FRIDAY, October 29
1 PM Zoom Gladys' Group
SUNDAY, October 31
7:30 AM Zoom Sunday AM Bible Study
9 AM In-Person/Online Worship Service
10 AM In-Person 40 Days of Community
1 PM Trunk or Treat & Harvest Party
MONDAY, November 1
6:30 PM ANG Stitching Group
7 PM In-Person Worship Search Team
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TUESDAY, November 2
7:30 AM In-Person/Zoom Men's Bible Study
12:30 PM In-Person Staff Meeting
5 PM AC for APNC
6 PM Scout Troop #313
WEDNESDAY, November 3
9:30 AM Wednesday Morning Bible Study
2 PM Zoom Betty's Group
5 PM In-Person/Zoom Journey 1st-5th Grade
FRIDAY, November 5
1 PM Zoom Gladys' Group
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Date Night
Date Night Returns with "Conversations that Connect," Friday, November 12, 5:45-9:00 PM.
Conversations are the building blocks within a family. Each one shapes part of who we are as a family and as individuals. Join us– grown-ups who love and live with children, preteens, and teens– as we learn from Julie Metzger. Julie is the founder of Great Conversations, which has supported families as they navigate communication for over 30 years. Her work has been featured in The New York Times and on the Today Show. Julie will provide an opportunity to consider strategies to strengthen family communication. After our time with Julie, head out on a date and we will watch your children! RSVP at bit.ly/HPPCDateNightNov.
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Taste of Guatemala: Virtual Chocolate Tasting and Celebration
CEDEPCA's chocolate tasting event is back – with all-new chocolates and a re-designed program! Join us Thursday, November 18, at 4:30 PM for an evening filled with sweet bites, celebration and camaraderie. This 75-minute event will feature an interactive tasting with chocolate sommelier Estelle Tracy of 37 Chocolates and Nico Silverman of Diego’s Chocolates, followed by a celebration of CEDEPCA’s 35th anniversary! Your registration fee ($58) includes four artisanal Guatemalan chocolate bars delivered right to your front door and a $25 tax-deductible donation benefiting CEDEPCA's ministries. Please email [email protected] or [email protected] with any questions. All are welcome!
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Wednesday Morning Bible Study
In spite of its place at the back of our Bibles, Paul’s first letter to the church in Thessalonica is the oldest writing in the New Testament. In this letter, Paul encourages the community of disciples to persist in faith, hope, and love. This fall, we’ll take an in-depth look at Paul’s letter to those who “became very dear to him” (1 Thessalonians 2:8). Together we’ll discover how this ancient letter continues to encourage us as we grow in faith individually and as a community.
Join us each week at 9:30 AM for Wednesday morning Bible study in the Fellowship Hall as we continue to explore 1 Thessalonians.
November 3: Chapter 5:1-11
November 10: Chapter 5:12-28
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HPPC Book Club
You can join the Book Club for a discussion either in person or via Zoom on the 3rd Thursday of the month at 2 PM. For more information, contact Betty Thompson at [email protected].
2021/2022 Reading List:
November 18: Created For Commitment by Audrey Witherall Johnson
January 20: We Band of Angels by E. Norman
February 17: The Widow’s War by Sally Gunning
March 17: The Island of Sea Women by Lisa See
April 21: Girl Waits With Gun by Amy Stewart
May 19: The Girl Who Wrote in Silk by Kelli Estes
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An Update from the Moe's Ministry
Betsey and Eric Moe have provided an update about their ministry. They wanted to provide ways to stay connected to them personally and say, "Thank you so much for your continued support of us as Mission Co-Workers at CEDEPCA in Guatemala. Your partnership is a true blessing." To hear more from Betsey and Eric, click on the links below:
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Sanctuary Flowers for 2022
A poster is now available on a bulletin board in the east hallway to sign up for providing flowers for worship services. Instructions can be found next to the poster for those who are interested in helping to add beauty to the sanctuary or would like to honor someone by providing flowers in memory of a loved one. If you are currently attending services from home but would still like to provide flowers, you can call the church office at 509-385-0619. Thank you!
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CHILDREN AND YOUTH MINISTRIES |
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JAM (Jesus and Me)
Children's Sunday School
J.A.M. Sunday School is in person right after the Children’s Sermon during worship. Face masks will be utilized. This year our theme is “Heroes of the Bible”. Three-year-old through 1st-grade children will gather in self contained classrooms using Augsburg Fortress curriculum to learn about their favorite Bible hero. Second grade through fifth grade continue their fun using the rotation model. Each week students will investigate a Bible hero as they rotate through food, games, computer, video, and science sites throughout the building.
Journey (Wednesday Evening Program for 1st-5th Graders)
Journey meets Wednesday evenings, 5:00 to 7:00pm. Mike Rose and team bring back those wonderful dinners. Karen Kelly brings all her teaching skills into play during our games time. We will have games, Bible study, highs and lows for the week, and laughter. A weekly donation of $4.00 is asked to help support some of the Journey activities. You are encouraged to bring a friend.
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Children's Ministries Volunteer Opportunities
You can sign up HERE to help with J.A.M. Sunday School, Wednesday evening Journey program, or other volunteer opportunities that impact children. For questions, please contact Joe Bruce at [email protected].
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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 Student Ministries, at [email protected].
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Caravan (6th-8th grade):
Mondays 6:00-7:30 PM
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Oasis (9th-12th grade):
Sundays 6:00-8:00
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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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